Life-Changing 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand

Vikasa is located in Koh Samui, Thailand. Vikasa is located in the south east of the island, close to Lamai and approximately 20 minutes by taxi from Koh Samui International Airport (USM).

The best way to get to Vikasa is to fly into Koh Samui International Airport (USM).  There are daily flights into Koh Samui from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and others. Alternatively, the Vikasa team can also arrange your pick up from the airport. Flying is the quickest route, but tourists and yoga enthusiasts can also travel by train and ferry which takes approximately 13.5 hours.

This will depend on where you are from.  For details of Thailand’s visa arrangements with specific countries see here. 

Although tourist visas are generally required, there is an exemption for travelers from 30 countries (Australia, UK, USA, France, Germany, Sweden and others) who wish to travel to Thailand for 30 days or less.  If you are a citizen of one of these countries you do not need to obtain a visa.  Note that if you plan to stay for longer than 30 days, it is possible to obtain a short extension from the immigration office on Koh Samui at some point during your stay.

If you are not a citizen of one of the countries with which Thailand has specific visa exemption or waiver arrangements, you will need to obtain a 30, 60 or 90 day tourist visa before arriving in Thailand

The Advanced 300 Hour YTT is intended for those who have already completed a 200 Hour YTT. You do not have to have completed the Vikasa 200 Hour YTT, as it can be a qualification with any other accredited yoga school.

Yoga clothes, tropical climate clothes, and swimwear. Yoga mats and props and towels are all provided. You may want to add an excursion to your program such as a waterfall hike, in which case a pair of sneakers would also be handy.

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate confirming your completion of 300 hours of advanced study. Assuming prior completion of a Yoga Alliance-accredited 200 Hour YTT, you will be able to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT500.

Koh Samui is a beautiful tropical island located in the Gulf of Thailand.  It is approximately 90 minutes from the mainland via ferry, but is easily accessible via airplane.  It has key infrastructure such as a small international airport, good medical facilities (including hospitals), banking facilities (including ATMs), good wifi coverage and good roads.  It is possible to drive around the entire island in around 90 minutes, and visitors generally either travel via scooter or taxi as walking is difficult.  Vikasa is located between Chaweng Noi and Lamai in a quiet area of the island.  It is possible to walk from Vikasa to nearby beaches, but guests generally stay on the Vikasa premises or rent scooters or taxis for trips to nearby markets and shopping malls.  The weather is generally hot year round, with temperatures often around 30 degrees celsius. This breathtaking island provides a perfect environment for practicing yoga due to its remote setting, natural surroundings, beautiful beaches, and untouched seas.

We recommend that participants download the free lifestyle guide and read up on the Vikasa Lifestyle before arrival. If you don’t have time to read it that’s alright too, simply bring an open mind and an open heart.

Many of the students in our 300 Hour YTTs are practicing yoga teachers, however, if you have done a 200 Hour training before and simply wish to join us to deepen your own practice, learn more advanced yoga skills and wisdom, and be part of a transformational 5-week journey, you are more than welcome to join us.

Almost every student always opts to stay onsite for the duration of the training. Vikasa is designed to be the ideal place for you to embark on your training and staying onsite not only means easy access to the yoga salas for all classes, it also means your delicious buffet meals are also included in your training too. Plus, you have access to the infinity pool, secret beach and all Vikasa facilities to enjoy during your free time. You are welcome to find your own accommodation offsite if you prefer. In our experience, it always is more affordable, practical and enjoyable to stay onsite.If you do prefer to stay off site you can choose the ‘meals only’ option on the application form. This means you are requesting no accommodation but you will still enjoy the two buffet meals each day with the group.

Yes! If your partner is not participating in the training but would like to join you, you are welcome to book a room that enables double occupancy (which is any room except the Yoga Cave and Yoga Cave Plus) You will only pay an additional 1,100 Thai Baht a day for your partner to join you, they will have access to all public yoga classes, all Vikasa facilities and the twice daily buffet meals are also included. Simply let us know when applying if you would like to bring your partner.

Yes! We have a certain number of twin share options available for each training date. The twin share rooms are ensuite rooms that you would share with one other YTT student (of the same gender). If you are joining the YTT with a friend or partner, you can also request a twin or double room. This means you get a discounted rate so please contact us for more details. 

The course dates start on your check in and check out dates. Check in is available from 2pm. On the first day there is a group dinner and casual information session. Offical classes will start on day two. On the final day, you will enjoy brunch and check out is at 12 noon.

You are more than welcome to book additional nights before or after the offical training dates. Simply contact us to enquire about pricing and availability. Or let us know on your application you would like to book additional nights. YTT students to get a discount on the regular nightly rate. The regular nightly rate also includes twice daily buffet meals, access to all public yoga classes and all facilities. Many students do like to arrive a few days early to acclimatise, especially after a long journey. Many students do also end up extending their stay after the YTT. This is always dependant on our availability, so booking in advance is recommended, but if you do opt to stay longer once onsite, simply check with our reservation team at the front desk. 

Yes! It’s extensive! If you would like a full inclusion list and sample schedule, simply download it here or contact us easily here.