Most people don’t arrive here because they want to become teachers. They arrive because something feels… incomplete. Life is busy. Full. Sometimes even good. But underneath that, there’s a quiet sense: “There must be more than this.” Not more to do. More to experience. At Awakelife, this training begins there.
Yes, you will learn how to teach yoga. But that’s not where we start. We start with something simpler… and more important: How you experience yourself, moment to moment Because without that, teaching becomes technique. With that, teaching becomes something real.
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.
Learn how to move with awareness, not force. We explore posture and alignment in a way that supports the body, builds stability, and allows the practice to feel natural, safe, and sustainable.
How to guide and teach with clarity
Teaching is more than giving instructions. You will learn how to communicate simply, guide with confidence, and hold space in a way that feels clear, grounded, and real.
Meditation and awareness practices
Meditation is not about escaping—it’s about seeing. You will be introduced to practices that help you become more present, more aware, and more at ease within yourself.
Breathwork and subtle energy work
The breath is a bridge between body and mind. You will learn how to work with breath in a practical way, bringing balance, calm, and a deeper sensitivity to your inner experience.
Understanding Body, Mind & Patterns
Yoga is not only what happens on the mat. You will begin to understand how your thoughts, reactions, and habits shape your experience, and how awareness can gently shift them.
The Journey
This 200-hour training unfolds over 12 months in four stages
01
Foundation
Build a strong base in body, breath, alignment, and awareness
02
Deepening
Enter meditation, subtle energy, and inner observation
03
Embodiment
Bring the teachings into your daily life, not only the mat
04
Guidance
Develop the skill and confidence to teach from presence
This is not just something you complete. It is something you become.
“Teaching yoga is easy. Living it—that’s the practice.”
After Completing the Course
You will receive a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certificate accredited by AYAI and YTF. This international accreditation will allow you to teach yoga anywhere.
Student Weekly Schedule
Explore the schedule at Awakelife
01
Teacher Training Class
Tuesday Evenings Teacher’s Class 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 Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30
05
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.
Investment in Your Journey
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 beginss
R5,000
And
Before each new module starts
R5,000
The full amount must be settled before progressing to the next module
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 Zoe Life 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.
The meditation course is really amazing and an enlightenment of joy. I opened up so many good energies…..amazing experience and the yoga teachers training course is well worth doing as it teaches you many skills on emotional and practical skills. Worth the money spent…
I had an amazing experience. The instructors are knowledgeable and welcoming, creating a calming atmosphere perfect for all levels, including Yoga teacher training. The studio is clean, spacious, and well-equipped. I left every class feeling refreshed and centered. Highly recommend.
Yoga @ Awakelife Yoga School is a recognized and approved institution for yoga teacher training. Our program adheres to YTF and AYAI standards, ensuring a comprehensive and professional education.
Graduates can register as certified yoga teachers at the YTF (Yoga Teachers Fellowship) and AYAI (Awakelife Yoga Alliance International), which enhances their credibility and career opportunities in yoga instruction.
Our 200-hour yoga teacher training is more than a certification program—it’s an investment in personal and professional development. From deepening your practice to exploring yoga philosophy, teaching methodologies, and self-discovery, this journey equips you to share the gift of yoga with others and lead a more conscious, fulfilling life.
Contact us today to begin your transformative journey with Yoga @ Awakelife.
