The Universal Yoga Teacher Training at Vikasa was absolutely wonderful! The Weather, Food, Location, and the People in and around the Program - everything was truly special and awesome and I am incredibly sad it is already over. These were the fastest 6 weeks in my life and I wish I could’ve stayed there learning about Yoga forever. The Universal Yoga Training was a masterpiece of yogic educational content and I am truly thankful for Vikasa and all the people involved who made this possible! If there will ever be another Universal YTT at Vikasa I will definitely join again! I’m also looking forward to my next visit and trip to Vikasa - literally can’t wait.

Deciding to take my 200-hour YTT at Vikasa was without a doubt the right decision. For anyone unsure about where to do their training, this school comes with my strongest recommendation. Vikasa Yoga is genuinely fun and highly applicable far beyond the boundaries of the school and well outside the typical yoga bubble. The practice goes deeper than Hatha asanas alone. It teaches you how to breathe consciously, regulate your nervous system, and integrate the yogic way of being into everyday life. The training not only helps you become a better version of yourself, but also equips you with the tools to enable others to slow down, breathe, and reconnect in a grounded and sustainable way. If yoga schools were compared to the university system, I would confidently place Vikasa among the global Ivy League. The curriculum is exceptionally well thought through and delivered by truly world class teachers. What I appreciated most is that everything is rooted in strong foundational knowledge. While science is not always the focal point, the teachings can be supported by data and translated into scientific language when needed. This makes yoga more accessible to people who are not deeply embedded in the yoga world and allows for a holistic, modern understanding of how yoga fits into our lives today. Thank you for the experience of guiding 40 people over three weeks through their individual journeys while still keeping the training personal, balanced, fun, and professional. At no point did I doubt the setup or the curriculum, from learning asanas and philosophy to developing the soft skills required to become a top class yoga teacher. You do not just learn how to teach yoga. These are lessons for life. It is a subtle yet powerful reminder of what life is about, or for some, an opportunity to realise this for the first time.

It was one of the most beautiful and profound experiences of my life. The course is organized down to the smallest detail: everything is thoughtfully designed, nothing is left to chance. From the choice of high-quality, healthy food to each individual lesson, everything reflects care, presence, and dedication. Beyond being a shared experience with others, it is above all a journey within yourself. Here I felt at home. I cried with emotion and reconnected with myself and with parts of me I had forgotten. There is no better course than this. An experience I absolutely recommend, one that should be lived at least once in a lifetime.

Vikasa’s 200 hour YTT was paradigm shifting, energetically cleansing, & life changing. It exceeded my expectations on every level. If only I could be back on Samui starting my days at sunrise with 2.5 hours of pranayama, asana, and meditation. The curriculum was top-notch. Highlights were Niki’s Making Magic IYKYK😉, Mickey’s Asana Labs, and Alexei’s Yoga Philosophy. I miss the cheery staff in the Life Cafe (Pew, Nee, Nway🫶), the unbeatable views, & the sound of the ocean which was my lullaby both in bed & in Savasana. I even miss the birds waking me up before daybreak. And most it all, I miss my new high vibe friends from all over the world. Thank you Kosta, Niki, Mickey, Michael, Shane, & all of the staff for facilitating such a profound experience. Until we meet again. 🕉️🇹🇭🥰

great and passionate teachers, professional curriculum, insightful classes, beautiful resort, amazing therapist at the spa, healthy food