Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Hatha Yoga, develop confidence as a teacher, or experience personal transformation. Whether your goal is to teach professionally or immerse yourself in the authentic yogic tradition, this journey provides the knowledge, practical skills, and self-awareness to support your path. Yoga Teacher Training South Africa
Choosing the right 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is one of the most important decisions you can make if you want to deepen your practice or become a confident yoga teacher. A comprehensive training should provide more than technical knowledge; it should help you understand the philosophy, discipline, and personal transformation that form the foundation of authentic yoga.
Who Is This 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training For?
This training is suitable for dedicated yoga students, aspiring teachers, wellness professionals, and anyone who wants to experience yoga beyond the physical practice. You do not need to be able to perform advanced postures to join. A willingness to learn, practise consistently, and embrace personal growth is far more important than flexibility or previous teaching experience. Many students join to become teachers, while others attend purely to deepen their own yoga journey.
curriculum
Our Curriculum
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is divided into 4 modules of 12 weeks each, making the course easier to learn, easier to manage, and more affordable. Students enrol and pay for one module at a time, allowing them to progress step by step while building a solid foundation in both the practice and teaching of yoga. Duration: Approximately 12 months Structure: 4 Modules × 12 Weeks Location: Yoga@Awakelife, Centurion
modules 1
Foundations
Build a strong foundation in Hatha Yoga by learning the essential postures, breathing techniques, and principles of safe practice. This module develops confidence in your own practice while laying the groundwork for becoming an authentic yoga teacher.
Duration: 12 Weeks
modules 2
The Samadhi Experience
Discover the deeper purpose of yoga through meditation, yogic philosophy, and the study of the mind. This transformational module invites you to experience yoga beyond the body and awaken a new way of seeing yourself and life.
Duration: 12 Weeks
modules 3
The Art of Teaching
Learn how to teach with confidence through posture correction, alignment, hands-on adjustments, sequencing, and teaching methodology. Develop the practical skills needed to guide students safely, effectively, and with authenticity.
Duration: 12 Weeks
modules 4
The Kundalini Experience
Bring everything together through advanced yogic practices, Kundalini, philosophy, and personal transformation. This final module is designed to deepen your understanding, expand your awareness, and prepare you to teach from lived experience rather than knowledge alone.
Duration: 12 Weeks
Certification & Accreditation
You will receive a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certificate accredited by AYAI and YTF.
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training unfolds over approximately 12 months, giving you the time to develop your practice, deepen your understanding, and grow into a confident yoga teacher.
01
Teacher Training Classes
Tuesday Evenings: Teacher Classes from 18:45 – 20:45 Explore the art and science of teaching yoga in our engaging and insightful sessions.
02
Yoga Training
Attend 2 invigorating yoga classes every week, following the curated Yoga@Awakelife Weekly Schedule. Elevate your practice and embrace the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga.
03
Satsang
Participate in two Sundays each month, which covers attendance at Satsang on retreat weekends. Time: 9:30 – 11:00 Join our spiritual gathering to share wisdom, foster community, and connect with the deeper aspects of your yoga journey.
04
Weekend Retreats
During your training, you are required to join 6 mandatory weekend retreats. You have to attend all of them to complete your training successfully. Immerse yourself in our Weekend Retreats, designed to deepen your practice and enhance your teaching skills. Our weekend retreats are hosted in our own sacred studio space, allowing you to dive deep into the experience at no additional cost. The training runs from Friday from 17:00 to 19:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00, and Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30
05
The Inner Space Experience
Participate in one Breathing Journey or Inner Space Experience each month. The DeepState Experience offers a sacred space to slow down, breathe deeply, and discover deeper dimensions of meditation and inner transformation. Selected Evenings | 17h30 – 19h00
06
Yoga Teaching
After completing Two Modules, step into your role as a teacher by guiding one Hatha Yoga class per month, under the supportive guidance of Yogi Gerhard.
Reviews From Our Students
Why Choose Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training?
This yoga teacher training exceeds my expectations. Gerhard is thorough and passionate about yoga and teaching his students. This 200-hour training is more than just learning the yoga postures; it encompasses a wholesome approach to yoga. Thank you. Would 100% recommend.
After attending high-quality yoga classes at the Awakelife Yoga Center in Centurion for about a year, I decided to enroll in their 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course. Not knowing exactly what to expect, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the quality and simplicity of Yogi Gerhard’s teaching style. They say that a true master in any field is generally considered adept at simplifying complex information. Yogi Gerhard’s joyful personality and depth of understanding of the material being taught make the lessons come alive.
Yoga Teacher Training is not just about learning Yoga poses; it’s everything I was looking for and more. I love that Gerhard starts the foundation from teaching that Yoga is more than just a movement practice, but a holistic practice whose aim is to support you grow in your spiritual being and support the journey to bliss.
Your training is led by Yogi Gerhard, founder of Yoga@Awakelife and an experienced yoga and meditation teacher who has dedicated his life to studying and sharing the authentic path of yoga. His journey includes 800 hours of certified yoga teacher training, advanced study in Rishikesh, India, specialised training in meditation and pranayama, and years of teaching students through yoga classes, meditation courses, retreats, and teacher training programmes.
More than teaching postures, Yogi Gerhard is passionate about helping students understand the deeper purpose of yoga. His approach combines traditional Hatha Yoga, meditation, breathwork, philosophy, and practical teaching skills, creating a training that is both authentic and deeply transformational. Throughout the course, he personally guides students with the experience, presence, and support needed to grow into confident and inspiring yoga teachers.
Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better.
A Personal Invitation From Yogi Gerhard
Namaste, If you are here, something within you is calling you deeper into yoga. Whether you feel drawn to teach or simply to understand yourself more, trust that inner voice. This training is not about perfection or advanced postures. It is about living yoga, with awareness, presence, and compassion. I have seen many students arrive with doubt and grow into confident teachers by discovering the wisdom already within them. If you join us, you will be supported every step of the way. I look forward to welcoming you to the Awakelife family.
Yogi Gerhard
Course Fees & Payment Options
This training is an investment, not only in learning, but in how you experience your life.
Pay in Full
A single upfront payment for the full 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Secure your place immediately No further payments required
Payment Plan
Spread the investment into smaller, manageable payments over the course. Begin with a deposit Pay the remaining balance over time
Full Payment
A single upfront payment
R20,000
Payment Plan
Deposit to secure your place before the training begins
R5,000
And
Before each new module starts
R5,000
The full amount must be settled before progressing to the next module
Many people enrol expecting to learn how to teach yoga, but they leave with something much deeper. Throughout the training, students often experience greater confidence, improved self-awareness, stronger communication skills, and a more meaningful connection with themselves and others. While you will graduate with the knowledge and practical experience needed to teach yoga, the greatest transformation is often the one that happens within.
Why Choose Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training?
Why Choose Us
What Makes This Journey Unique
Yoga was never meant to be just a system to learn. In its origin, it was a living practice
A Living Practice, Not a System
Yoga was originally passed from teacher to student, not as information, but as lived experience. At Awakelife, we keep this essence alive. This is not a fitness routine, but a practice you step into and experience for yourself.
Time Is Part of the Practice
This is not something you rush through. The practice unfolds over time, through repetition, observation, and experience. Nothing is forced.
You Don’t Just Learn It—You Carry It
This is not something you complete and move on from. As the practice deepens, it becomes part of how you live, how you see, and how you relate to others. From there, teaching is no longer something you try to do well, It becomes something you can share honestly.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Overview
If you are looking for a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training that combines authentic Hatha Yoga, meditation, philosophy, and personal development, we invite you to experience the Yoga@Awakelife approach. Our goal is not only to prepare excellent yoga teachers but also to support students in living the principles of yoga with greater awareness, compassion, and purpose.
