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Yoga Teacher Training: Why Study in Thailand?


INTRODUCTION

Thailand’s beautiful island of Koh Samui is more than just a traveler’s layover. Exotic weather, white sandy beaches and rich natural resources lure tourists to the island annually. But people visit Koh Samui for more than just coconut trees and spectacular coral reefs. Yoga enthusiasts from all over the world go to learn and increase their knowledge of yoga methods and techniques.

Koh Samui is Thailand’s third largest island and has a diversity of cultures. It’s located close to the mainland Surat Thani and has its own international airport (Samui Airport). Koh Samui has the perfect yoga environment for beginning yoga students as well as professional yoga instructors.

The Island of Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a tropical paradise. Award winning global travel guide, The Lonely Planet makes this recommendation: “The best time to visit is during the hot and dry season, from February to late June.” While this may be viewed as the best time to visit, the truth is, it’s always a good time. If yoga is your objective, the rain showers that are typical during other months of the year won’t deter you. Showers generally last from 20 minutes to an hour and they add to the islands refreshing quality.

Absolute Yoga Koh Samui
Absolute Yoga Koh Samui is a popular choice of yoga studios in Thailand. More than just a studio for students, Absolute Samui is an exceptional yoga training facility. They are the reason many students come for a brief holiday or retreat, and stay on the island while learning to teach yoga. Careers in yoga are abundant world-wide. If you long to know how to teach the art of yoga, Absolute Yoga on the island of Koh Samui is the place to start.


Yoga Instructor Certification
Everything from Hot, Flow Yin Yoga and Pilates is taught at Absolute Yoga. As one of the largest training centers in the world, they offer a host of certification programs. With Absolute Yoga, students can rely on certification from a Yoga Alliance accredited facility. That means their certification is recognized world-wide. That’s why teacher trainers come from all over the world, including USA, Canada and the UK.

Professional Staff
Absolute Yoga Koh Samui is one of many Absolute Yoga Group studios. Their rotating team of senior training staff makes learning enjoyable; all in the calm and peaceful spirit of yoga. Professional trainers representing 12 different countries teach the yoga classes in English, but translators can be requested. Both students and instructors alike appreciate the enormous indoor studios with their hardwood floors and natural lighting.

Teacher trainees include industry professionals like: Lucas Rockwood, Michel Besnard, Jeanne Chung, and Tomasz Goetel. They take a personal interest in helping students achieve their goals, whether long or short term. So you can take advantage of 200-Hour and 500-Hour yoga programs. Courses rage anywhere from 3-5 days all the way up to 4-5 weeks.

Something for Everyone
There’s something for everyone at Absolute Yoga Koh Samui. This is true, whether you come from near or far, by yourself or with a group, as a student or a future teacher. You’ll fall in love with this beautiful state-of-the-art structure sitting on the north side of the island, just up the hill from Choeng Mon beach. Daily drop-ins are welcome and everything is provided, including: showers, lockers, mats and towels.

Is it any wonder Absolute Yoga Koh Samui was recognized and recommended by the New York Times in January, 2011? But don’t take their word for it. Visit Koh Samui for yourself, and be sure to consider a yoga retreat or training.

Travel Information?
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/Koh-samui