For many certified yoga teachers, time away from the studio or the mat is inevitable. Life moves quickly after a YTT 200—priorities shift, new careers take root, confidence fades, and before long, the dream of teaching yoga becomes distant. If you’re a yoga teacher who hasn’t taught in a while (or ever), it’s natural to feel unsure about how or when to begin again. That’s where a 100 hour yoga teacher training can offer something uniquely valuable: a supportive space to refresh your knowledge, reawaken your confidence, and reconnect with your practice and community.
Why Do Some Yoga Teachers Stop Teaching After YTT 200?
According to a survey by Yoga Journal, only about 20% of people who complete a 200 hour yoga teacher training actually go on to teach. For some, teaching was never the goal—they joined a program for personal growth. But for others, the gap between certification and teaching is filled with hesitation. Time passes. The knowledge fades. Confidence dips. The momentum built during YTT slows, and the idea of standing in front of a class starts to feel out of reach. But if the pull to teach is still inside you, it’s never too late to come back.
What is a 100-Hour YTT and Who is It For?
The 100 hour YTT at Vikasa is designed for certified teachers, aspiring instructors, and even dedicated practitioners who want to dive deeper. Unlike a traditional YTT 200 that builds foundational skills, the 100-hour program is a condensed, intensive offering that revisits and expands your teaching toolkit in just 12 days. It’s ideal for those who:
- Have completed a 200 hour YTT Thailand (or elsewhere) and want a refresher
- Took a long pause from teaching and want to feel confident again
- Teach part-time but feel creatively or technically stuck
- Never taught after certification and want to revisit the fundamentals
- Are exploring how to train as a yoga teacher in a more accessible format
You don’t even need a prior certification to join. The course is structured to meet you where you are.
What to Expect from Vikasa’s 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Vikasa’s 100 hour yoga teacher training in beautiful Koh Samui, Thailand is a curated, immersive retreat experience guided by four senior teachers. You’ll engage in twice-daily yoga practices ranging in style and intensity, explore philosophy, breathwork, and meditation, and gain hands-on experience in workshop-style sessions. The curriculum includes:
- Pranayama and meditation to start each day with clarity
- Yoga asana classes (from dynamic flows to Yin and partner yoga)
- Anatomy refreshers and updated insights into body-safe teaching
- Practice teaching sessions (optional but encouraged)
- Teaching skills and Q&A with experienced yoga teachers
- Group adventures and community events (including a poolside graduation)
This program is intentionally flexible, allowing you to choose how deeply you want to engage with each element. Whether you want to practice yoga intensively or revisit the key components of yoga teacher training, it’s all available in one experience.
Reconnecting with the Why Behind Teaching
Perhaps the most important part of this journey isn’t just remembering how to teach—it’s remembering why. Teaching yoga is more than sequencing poses. It’s about presence, empathy, connection, and growth—both your students’ and your own. Taking time to reflect on your personal yoga journey—where you started, where you are, and where you’re going—can reignite the internal spark that led you to YTT in the first place. The 100-hour YTT is an invitation to come back to that space, without pressure or expectation.
Why a 100-Hour YTT is the Perfect Step After YTT 200
If you’ve already completed a YTT 200 but feel disconnected from your path as a yoga teacher, this is your reminder: your certification isn’t an expiration date. Your growth isn’t linear. And your path back to teaching doesn’t have to be rigid or complicated. Vikasa’s 100 hour YTT offers a chance to move forward from wherever you left off—whether you’re ready to teach again or just want to reconnect with your love for the practice. In an environment that’s equal parts training and retreat, you’ll gain clarity, experience personal growth, and remember what it feels like to be inspired. You don’t just refresh your yoga skills, it’s also a reset for your whole perspective.
The next 100-hour Refresh Training runs from October 12–23, 2025 at Vikasa in Koh Samui, Thailand. Join us to practice, learn, grow, and leave re-energized to share your voice as a teacher, or simply as a dedicated practitioner.
