• image2 Michel Besnard is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-Level (E-RYT 500), the very highest trainer certification granted. His exclusive Hong Kong courses have been sold-out for years, and he now only comes to the beautiful island of Koh Samui once per year—so don’t miss it!
  • Absolute Sanctuary at Koh Samui All trainees will stay at Absolute Sanctuary, our newly-opened, Moroccan-style resort with stunning sea views. The resort is located on a quiet hillside over-looking the sea, and the cool evening breezes are spectacular.
  • Michel Besnard It's one thing to know how to do a posture—but it's another thing altogether to teach it! During the course, you'll learn tips and tricks that will make your classes popular and your students loyal.

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Early bird
Apply before 01 December, 2009 and save 10,000 THB (approx. $2,200 HKD)


Contact Us

We're here to help! Feel free to send us an email or call us at: (852) 2511 8892. Be sure to check out our FAQs.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for Yogasana's upcoming retreats and workshops.

2009

05-06 September
Tokyo, Japan - Workshop with Michel B
More details in English coming soon.

03-04 October
Singapore - Michel B will be instructing at the Sun Yoga Conference.

10 October - 29 November
Hong Kong - 100 hour Teacher Training (Module B) at AASFP led by Michel B.

17-24 October
Chiang Mai, Thailand - Yoganatomy Workshop at Tao Garden with Michel B and Michelle Lam.

04-07 December
Singapore - Yoganatomy Workshop with Michel B. More details coming soon.


2010

More details and application forms will be available soon for all our 2010 events.

08-10 January
New Zealand - Workshop with Michel B.

22 January - 06 February
Shenzhen, China - 100 hour Teacher Training (Module A) led by Michel B.

01-29 March
Koh Samui, Thailand - 200 hour Teacher Training (Module A & B) led by Michel B.

09-30 April
Koh Samui, Thailand - 500 hour Teacher Training.

11-26 June
Hong Kong - 100 hour Teacher Training (Module A) at AASFP led by Michel B.

16-31 July
Shenzhen, China - 100 hour Teacher Training (Module B).

01-16 October
Hong Kong - 100 hour Teacher Training (Module B) at AASFP.

Schedule


Sample Daily Schedule

7:00 am - 9:00 am Yoga Class: Pranayama & Kriyas (cleansing exercises)
9:15 am - 10:15 am Breakfast (Buffet style Western & Thai food)
10:15 am - 12:15 pm Workshop
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch (at The Love Kitchen)
1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Workshop
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Yoga Class Practicum
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner (at The Love Kitchen)
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Meditation, Group Gathering, Questions, or Yoga Films
* Saturdays are rest days with no practice or workshops

After the morning class, you'll have a lovely breakfast with fresh fruit, homemade toast, tea, and juice. Shortly thereafter, you'll have a morning workshop held either indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Here, you'll learn all the fundamentals: safety in class, how to setup the mats, where to stand, and how to speak.

In the afternoon, you'll have some time to relax by the pool, get a massage, or take a nap before it's back to work with presentations and hands-on practice sessions that address the more advanced teaching skills you'll need to be an outstanding teacher. The training day finishes after dinner with an evening gathering just before 9:00 pm for meditation and other activities.



Location


Absolute Sanctuary on Koh Samui

This gorgeous new health and wellness resort is now open and is the new home for Absolute Yoga! Aside from more classes, more retreats, and more trainings, here's what else they've got: 38 Moroccan-style rooms, 9 Professional colon hydrotherapy beds, Infinity swimming pool, Steam room, Luxurious spa with expert Thai messieurs, Delicious health-food restaurant, Huge yoga studio with wood floors.

Along with yoga, they now offer detoxification programs, accommodation, full spa treatments, amazing food, and breathtaking scenery. Check out their photo gallery.

Absolute Yoga Samui is part of Absolute Sanctuary resort which is located in Choeng Mon Beach (appox. 10 minutes from the airport). For more detailed information on how to get there, please visit:www.absoluteyogasamui.com.



Facilities


The Yoga Studio

  • Brand new hardwood floor studio
  • State-of-the-art heating system
  • Showers, lockers, changing rooms
  • Cool, breezy space
  • Excellent natural light and green hillside views

Accomodation

All trainees will stay at Absolute Sanctuary, the newly-opened, Moroccan-style resort with stunning sea views. This resort is located on a quiet hillside over-looking the sea, and the cool evening breezes are spectacular. Rooms are very private and comfortable, and ideal for yoga students who need a place to study and escape.

  • Quiet location with an infinity pool and spa (massage, facials, etc.)
  • TV, air conditioning, hot shower rooms
  • Shared room standard (but private rooms available for extra charge)

Food

Simple, healthy meals will be served every day - buffet style. To keep the training costs as low as possible, the food is self-serve (no waiters) and family-style. Don't expect fine dining, but the Thai and international chefs do a great job preparing tasty, healthy meals made from scratch for you to enjoy.

  • 3 group meals daily (included in tuition)
  • Group menu includes : fruits, homemade breads, burritos, stir fries, rice, noodles, Italian, Thai, American, and Mexican foods
  • Additional food, snacks, and beverages can be purchased at any time from The Love Kitchen