STU IO NAMASTE
Yoga Teacher Training
Our comprehensive 200-hour yoga teacher training program runs from January to October 2026, and is structured to provide a balanced mix of online sessions and in-person weekends, offering a rich and immersive learning experience. Each component of the course is carefully crafted to ensure a deep and practical understanding of yoga, guided by experienced and passionate teachers.
You can find the dates and curriculum of the 200-hour Yoga Teacher training, our curriculum (2026) here.
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The Yoga
Therapy Institute’s
Yoga only becomes therapeutic when we address the link between the body, breath, mind and emotions. Our training views Yoga as a physical, psychological and spiritual practice and incorporates somatic yoga training techniques.
The content of the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is constantly being adapted to accommodate new research findings and innovative practical applications, continuing to raise the bar for the education of Yoga Teachers. The Yoga Therapy Institute’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training teaches students all the knowledge and skills required to be effective and compassionate Yoga Teachers and it does this in a collaborative, inspiring and supportive environment with a trauma-informed perspective. Our distinct quality is that we effortlessly blend the ancient intuitive wisdom of Yoga with a contemporary perspective of the mind and body.
The Yoga Therapy Institute was founded by Monserrat G. Mukherjee in 2017 and it has grown to become a leading education provider of specialised Yoga trainings and certified Yoga Therapy Courses, both online and in-person. Manouk Tideman is the Lead Trainer for this 200hr Yoga Teacher Training and is also a faculty member of the Yoga Therapy Institute. Natascha Wolfs-Weinert is the Co-Trainer for this 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, owner of Studio Namaste and programme facilitator. Find out more about The Yoga Therapy Institute here.
BECOME A CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER
With this training you will become a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher. You will receive a certificate that is recognised worldwide and will allow you to teach in yoga studios, set up your own yoga business or add trauma-informed yoga tools to your current profession.
Registered Yoga Alliance School
Trauma Informed Approach to Yoga
Created by certified Yoga Therapists
Meet your teachers
Manouk Tildeman
Manouk is a certified Yoga Therapist and Yoga Teacher Trainer (C-IAYT, E-RYT500), bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in remedial and therapeutic yoga. Her personal yoga journey began in 2006 and has supported her through profound life challenges, including multiple open-heart surgeries and the unexpected loss of her father at a young age. Manouk's passion for yoga is both inspiring and infectious. She empowers her trainees to develop an authentic, nourishing practice that supports their unique path. She has shared her teachings at training programs and retreat centers across Australia, New Zealand, Panama, Spain, and France. In addition to her international teaching, Manouk lectures on the mind-body connection to PhD students at leading hospitals, and works one-on-one with individuals dealing with anxiety and chronic fatigue. She is also a faculty member of The Yoga Therapy Institute’s 875-hour Yoga Therapy Diploma program.
Natascha Weinert-Wolfs
Natascha is a Certified Yoga Teacher currently completing her 875-hour Yoga Therapy certification with The Yoga Therapy Institute (RYT 500). She has pursued in-depth training across a wide range of styles, including Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Aerial Yoga, and more—approaching learning as a daily practice and lifelong commitment. Natascha’s yoga journey began at the age of 15. After years of engaging in sports and weightlifting, she returned to yoga to address persistent back pain, eventually discovering that her physical activities were contributing to her discomfort. Through her teacher training, she developed a deep understanding of how the body works—sparking a passion that continues to guide her teaching. Specializing in yoga for back pain, Natascha integrates her knowledge of anatomy, the body-mind connection, trauma awareness, and breathwork. She has supported many individuals in becoming more conscious of their bodies and finding ways to manage and reduce pain. Her work goes beyond the mat—she is deeply committed to educating others about the interrelation between mindset, lifestyle, trauma, and physical well-being.
Biddy Messchaert
Biddy (ERYT200) is a yoga teacher, Yoga teacher trainer and is on the cusp of becoming a Yoga Therapist through the 875 hour training at the Yoga Therapy Institute. She has trained extensively in several styles of yoga, as she is always curious to learn more. Biddy has a passion for sharing movement, knowledge and creativity, which comes together seamlessly in her work. She has been teaching group classes, retreats and private sessions since 2017. She assisted Adriene Mishler (Yoga with Adriene) in her latest European Roadshow, and also assisted Lizzie Lasater with her recent Restorative teacher trainings in the Netherlands. Biddy's teachings are based on her knowledge of the body and movement, combined with compassion and a little bit of nerdy humor. Biddy’s style of teaching will invite you to explore, be curious and kind to yourself. She brings creativity and compassion to her sessions and teachings. Her work is trauma informed.
200 hrs Hatha & Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training
A trauma-informed approach to yoga. This is a trauma-informed yoga teacher training tailored for those who aspire to make a profound impact on the well-being of others, especially in the face of modern challenges like stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and mental and physical health concerns.
Teaching yoga in a modern world. In an era where the demands of daily life can take a toll on our mental and emotional health, our curriculum incorporates traditional yoga instruction, but also delves into specialised somatic yoga practices that address the prevalent maladies of the modern world.
Connect with people from all walks of life. One of the strengths of our training is that it draws people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life; this allows us to learn from one another and grow together.
WHY STUDY WITH US?
We see a lot of students go for an online yoga teacher certification because it seems cheaper upfront, only to have to pay again for anin-person training afterwards. This is due to online trainings not always giving you the feedback, confidence and practice to work in person. It is also not always accepted as a credible certificate by all yoga studios. Many studios do require that you have followed an in-person training to teach yoga classes.We believe that an in-person training, like that of The Yoga Therapy Institute, offers a much higher value for investment and is guaranteed to set you up for a successful careeras a Yoga Teacher.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
TRAINING
200+ hours of Yoga Alliance training, with science-based education and interactive workshops and classes. Detailed student manual and workbook. Consistent supportfrom our dedicated and experienced faculty.
PAYMENT PLANS
Payments plans with 0% interest are available. Please mention in your application form that you would like a payment plan.
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