Yoga teacher training – Cycle 1 of 200 h
(Some days can be followed online on request)
New training cycle: 24 October 2026
Next cycle
24 October
200 hours, in Geneva
CHF 3,600.–
Payment in instalments possible
Deposit of CHF 500.–, deducted from the total
Diploma issued with the Lonavla Yoga Institute and the World Yoga & Ayurveda Community
Registration
Leave us your details.
We will contact you with the practical information and the file to complete.
Skills acquired in Cycle 1
You will be able to teach three different types of classes:
1- Classes alternating posture and pause over one hour, aimed at health through the stabilisation of the body’s metabolism.
2- Classes linking postures fluidly, aimed at a better awareness of and attention to oneself.
3- Yoga nidra classes, the proprioceptive method par excellence, which helps reprogram habits, sleep better and build self-confidence.
CYCLE 1 CONTENT (200 H)
The practice and theory of Hatha Yoga techniques: posture, breath and self-awareness (asana, pranayama and pratyahara).
Energy management: the distribution centres (chakras and nadis)
Anatomy and physiology: the osteoarticular and muscular systems.
TEACHING METHOD
The posture is adapted to the practitioner’s possibilities.
Special attention is given to the changes of volume inside the body.
Experiencing the effects of practising postures, breathing and relaxation is at the heart of the method.
Recognising difficulties during practice in order to find solutions, since they can be both physical and emotional.
The diploma is recognised internationally by the Lonavla Yoga Institute (India) and by the World Yoga & Ayurveda Community. Two institutions that guarantee the authentic transmission of yoga.
Registration
Registration takes place in two stages.
- You fill in the online form: your details, the payment option and your signature.
- We contact you with the practical information and the file to complete — CV, motivation letter, ID and passport-format photo.
We take the time for a conversation before confirming your place.
Dates and Times
Geneva 2026 – Intensive Cycle 1 of 200 h
Weekends : 24 – 25 October, 7 – 8 November & 21 – 22 November, 5 – 6 December 2026 & 23 – 24 January, 6 – 7 & 27 – 28 February, 13 – 14 March, 20 – 21 March, 24 – 25 April, 22 – 23 May and 5 June 2027. Exams on 6 and 12 June 2027.
Online Wednesdays
Schedule:
Weekends: 9.30 – 12.30; 13.30 – 16.30
Wednesdays: 19.00 – 20.00 theory & 20.00 – 21.00 practical class
Price: CHF 3,600.-
Location: 26 rue Peillonnex 1225 Chêne-Bourg Geneva
Some images from the training
FAQ
Where will Cycle 1 of the training take place in 2026?
It takes place in Geneva. We offer the flexibility of following some classes online via Zoom, to accommodate students who cannot be present in person in case of illness and on presentation of a medical certificate.
Can I pay for the training in instalments?
Yes, we offer various instalment options to fit your budget.
Please note that the first payment, whatever the option chosen, is always due before the classes begin.
Do I need a lot of experience to enrol in the Yoga Teacher Training?
You do not need a lot of yoga experience to enrol in our training. We welcome participants of all levels and are committed to training you thoroughly throughout the course. Our programme is designed to support your development, whether you are a beginner or already have some experience in yoga.
What happens if I become pregnant during the training?
If you become pregnant during the training, there is no need to worry about missed classes. On presentation of a medical certificate, you can pause your training. You can then resume the classes a few months after the birth, depending on your health and availability.
Since 1924
In the lineage of
Swami Kuvalayananda.
The Centre is the representative in Switzerland of the Lonavla Yoga Institute (India), the first institute in the world to have studied yoga scientifically.
The training is led by Maria Vivian Lagier, founder of the Centre, a student of Drs Bhole and Gharote since 1996. Dr Manmath Gharote, director of the Institute, teaches at the Centre every year.
You do not learn sequences. You learn to build them.
Dr Gharote teaches here every year
Dr Manmath Gharote, director of the Lonavla Yoga Institute, comes to teach in Geneva once a year. On 16, 17 and 18 October 2026, on the Shiva Swarodaya. The Friday evening lecture is open to everyone, CHF 30.–