Welcome to Become a Yogi's 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Jonah Kest.

200 IN PERSON HOURS // 100 HOURS ONLINE AT YOUR OWN PACE

IN COLLABORATION WITH VIKASA YOGA

Koh Samui, Thailand

Sept 12-28 2024

Vikasa is the ideal healthy lifestyle venue for your 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, due to its balance of secluded island paradise, freshly-prepared food and a yoga sala constructed in a beautiful setting and designed to get the best out of students – making it the perfect environment for study. Each week, you’ll also be able to fully explore the stunning natural surroundings of Koh Samui and its abundance of activities including ancient temples, picturesque fishing villages, street markets and fire shows on the beach on your day off. Plus, you’ll have full access to all resort facilities including Wi-Fi, infinity pool, spa and café. Vikasa is an environment curated for transformation. The natural elements of the ocean and jungle create an inspiring and enlightening space purposely built for your evolution & to enhance your holistic wellbeing. Speaking of evolution ~ let’s explore the ways you’ll be feeding your yoga teacher mind with our rich and unparalleled curriculum! 

CURRICULUM >>

Your days we be packed and exhausting in the most enriching way! You’ll be on your mat, off your mat and sharing feedback inside a new generation of connection and within a container of sacred space. Whew! Here is the scaffolding…

SEVEN DOORWAYS: THE KEST METHOD >>

Designed by Jonny Kest, this is the only training outside of his own where you will experience the complete toolset to unlocking the popular and soul-reaching Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga flow that we know as modern yogis. The best kept secret ( not to give too much away just yet.. ) is the simplicity, the union with meditation and the understanding that nothing stays the same. 

ARCHITECTURE OF FLOW >>

Vinyasa Sequencing is everything. Learn the courage of catching the current! Create free-flowing Sun Salutations that have proven to be the recipe for inner silence. Embody the union of postures. Discover which poses support each other and propel your students into their own state of bliss! Learn the WHY and HOW.

TEACHING MASTERY >> 

Beyond the technicality of a pristine yoga class, there is a way to return the student back to themselves. We will show you how to do this while maintaining personal equanimity and growth as a professional yoga teacher.

SELF-INQUIRY >> 

Equanimity through Meditation and experiencing our own blind spots are just a couple of ways we will help you truly see reality as it is. A generous piece of this training leans on how you learn to free yourself from your old patterns and aversions. When you give yourself permission to evolve, it is impossible to keep to yourself! 

Journaling + Group Discussion. 

YIN YOGA >>

30 Hours of functional yin yoga. A comprehensive and integrative approach to yoga that blends ancient wisdom with modern science to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 

ANATOMY >>

60 Hours of Functional Anatomy: The Physical Body

Including studies on ~ 

Hands-on Learning
Energetic Optimal Alignment
Effective Practice
Tissue & Joints
Directions of Mobility

PHILOSOPHY >>  

60 Hours of Wisdom in Context. 

Including studies on ~

Patanjali Sutras
Hatha Pradipika
Bhagavad Gita
Tantra
Samkhya

MOBILITY + ANIMAL FLOW >> 

Fresh, unedited flows that will help take your class sequencing to a new level.

Increase your movement capacity through either stationary patterns or in-motion drills like primitive movements and locomotion. Strengthen the range of motion of each joint which will give a balanced and total body elasticity and flexibility to prevent movement/athletic related injuries. Increase strength and stamina as well as your overall movement execution and performance. 

MEDITATION >> 

The original. Without this, nothing else follows. 

You’ll leave with a personal Anapana meditation practice that will transform all of your relationships. Learn the technique and the roots.

BUSINESS OF YOGA >>

Jonah Kest will share his trade secrets on how to develop right livelihood and share yoga with the masses.

Additionally you will…

✔️Refine your knowledge of the Ashtanga yoga primary series & learn Ashtanga remix! 

✔️Learn a multitude of different Pranayama Techniques: Breath is Life! 

✔️Deep dive into Fascia & Structural Integration 

✔️Discover the Healing Power of Touch: Hands on Adjustments

✔️Learn the Art of Giving & Receiving Useful Feedback 

✔️Understand Rhythm & Voice Control

✔️Work in small teaching breakout groups for individualized mentoring

✔️And so much more! 

YOUR TEACHER >>

Jonah Kest is the lead teacher of the course. You will spend most of your time with Jonah directly. He has hand picked guest teachers to join him for the 300 Hour Teacher Training Experience. 

During the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, your brunch and dinner ( all you can eat buffets ) will be included at Vikasa’s healthy restaurant, Vikasa Life Café. Your training includes a variety-packed, abundant healthy breakfast, dinner and snacks. You’ll eat in a beautiful, community setting where you can choose to socialize or find a quiet corner with a majestic view across the Gulf of Thailand. Vikasa Life Café serves wholesome, health-conscious buffet meals in self-service style, together with a full a-la-carte menu.

Receive a globally recognized *RYT300 certificate from Yoga Alliance.* A 200 Hour Certificate is required as a pre-requisite for ALL students. If you plan to formally register as an RYT with Yoga Alliance, your 200 certificate must be YA certified ~ to equal 500 hours. YA does not accept 300 Hour certificates alone. 

All students must stay on site at Vikasa in order to be accepted into the program.

Your course tuition includes meals and accommodations.

PACKAGE A >>

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS +  BRUNCH & DINNER DAILY 

$6500 Total

PACKAGE B >>

SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS + BRUNCH & DINNER DAILY 

$8000 Total

Payment plans ( 5 payments ) are available to anyone registering before 10/31 or until spaces are filled! A $1000 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.

We believe the way we eat and how we make food matters. An integral part of the Life Café philosophy is awareness of what we put in our bodies and the impact it has on ourselves, each other and the earth.

During your stay at Vikasa your meals will be enjoyed at Vikasa’s healthy restaurant, the Life Café. You’ll eat in a beautiful, community setting where you can choose to socialize with other guests or find a quiet corner with a majestic view across the Gulf of Thailand. Vikasa Life Café serves wholesome, health-conscious buffet meals in self-service style, together with a full a-la-carte menu.

Every buffet meal also includes a main course option. On the buffet there is a variety of salads, breads, soups and home-pressed fruit juices. For dessert we serve fruits or the occasional, ever-popular mango sticky rice, or healthy chocolate mousse. Meals are based upon fresh, local, whole food and are primarily vegan and vegetarian, with some seafood options to choose from. Meals are nutritionally abundant and are balanced, creative and mouth watering- food is always a highlight for our guests. 

Aside from the included buffet meals, a full menu is available at the cafe from 9am-9pm seven days a week. Choose from our own signature blend of coffee, delicious vibrant smoothies, healthy snacks, vegan burgers and burritos, abundant salads and tasty mains. Don’t miss the dessert fridge with an always-rotating selection of raw vegan cakes, bliss balls and treats to help fuel you between classes!