this training is a weekend course spanning from january to april 2024

saturday : 7am – 6pm
sundays : 7am – 6pm

examinations will be held the first week of april.
written & practical examination : 6th april 2024
teaching examination : 6th & 7th april 2024
chinese new year break on 10th & 11th february

one hundred percent attendance is required for the completion of this training.
all hours must be documented accurately. any missed hours will have to be made up before the end of the program. tardiness will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal. all classes will start on time and trainees are expected to be present and ready to participate at the appointed starting time.

applications are evaluated for academic and physical ability, duration of practice, personal character, motivation, and ability to manage time and meet the financial obligations for this training

application requirements must be completed prior to the first day of the program. notification of acceptance will be immediate and via email only.

applications that are rejected will be refunded fully.

this training is open to:-

1. aspiring yoga teachers: who want to join a yoga teacher training(ytt) that focuses on a modern, progressive and functional hatha yoga approach with emphasis on philosophy, anatomy of movement, science, and confidently teach as a unique individual upon graduation.

2. yoga immersion: yogis who want to deepen their knowledge of yoga by focusing on yoga philosophy, yoga scriptures, understand the complete guide to asana practice/ how to self-practice, yogic lifestyle, and science behind yoga.

3. existing yoga teachers: teachers who want to refresh their knowledge based on updated literature, or improve their craft in teaching. existing teachers can choose to only attend training by module or attend yoga immersion.

we understand time to commit every weekend can be a challenge.
i) if you sign up for yoga immersion and missed some sessions, you can join your missed session(s) in the next batch of training (within 24 months) without a fee
ii) you can also opt to self study and refer to lead trainers for clarifications

existing teacher(s) can choose to join one or two of any of the modules offered in this training.
this will be a good chance for you to:-
1. refresh/update your information about a particular topic/subject matter in case you did not have it covered in your ytt.
2. deepen your understanding of yogic philosophies as karma align academy’s rise 200hr ytt will help existing teachers discover new understanding in yoga.
2. keep your yoga alliance membership by logging in 50 ce hours upon graduation.

note that this is still a certification for existing teachers so an examination will take place at the end of the course.
you may join one or two of any of the below modules

rise: 50hr yoga sadhana
techniques, training, and practice
training hours : 1pm – 2.30pm, 6th jan to 7th apr

rise: 50hr anatomy, biomechanics & physiology
yoga humanities, anatomy & physiology
training hours : 2.30pm – 3.45pm, 6th jan to 7th apr

rise: 50hr teaching essentials
training hours : 3.45pm – 6.00pm, 6th jan to 7th apr

price per module is myr 3000

the breakdown of what you learn/un-learn/re-learn is above in the core curriculum section.
you will also receive 3 months of unlimited practice at karma yoga studio starting from 1st jan 2024

this training is not a guarantee that you get into the headstand or arm balance of your dreams. instead, it is for you to deepen your understanding of yoga and who knows, you might achieve what you want in due time.

this course is approved and accredited under enhanced standards 200-hour yoga teacher training with karma align academy.

graduates can log in to register their certification upon graduation with yoga alliance and be recognized globally.

for existing yoga teachers, you may log your training under continuing education with karma align academy.

teaching, training, and practice at 50h ce
yoga humanities, anatomy & physiology at 50h ce
teaching essentials at 50h ce

yoga alliance is a global organization to accredit and recognize standards for yoga teachers and yoga teacher training. only a registered yoga school under yoga alliance is allowed to run yoga teacher training where the graduates are then able to register as a ryt-200 (registered yoga teacher) with a initial registration fee of $115. 

karma align academy is an enhanced standard registered yoga school under yoga alliance, accredited to run rise: 200hr yoga teacher training. 

rise: 200hour yoga teacher training core curriculum

80 hours: techniques, training & practice
30 hours: anatomy and physiology
30 hours: yoga humanities
60 hours: professional essentials

training contact hours: 200

homework and assignments are not calculated in your total contact hours.

this course will be offered once a year to maintain standards and quality of teachers we certify.

this training will be held at karma yoga studio at bangsar kuala lumpur.
trainees are required to follow karma yoga studio’s practice policies.

we will be offering scholarship(s) for this training. trainees may submit their application for scholarship upon completion of training. successful recipient will be contacted by karma yoga studio by email. you are required to pay for the course first, application can only be done upon completion of training. successful applicants will have their course fee refunded fully/partially.

the scholarship recipient will be the sole decision of karma align academy, there may or may not be recipient(s) dependent on the quality of applications. criteria for scholarship is based on academic results and code of conduct during training. 

six months unlimited membership at karma yoga studio from 1st jan 2024
rise: 200hr ytt manual by karma align academy (produced by anatomy)
certification of completion (for yoga immersion training)
certification of achievement (for graduate teachers & existing teachers)
continued education credits to yoga alliance
ryt-200 designation upon registration to yoga alliance for those who pass their examinations
personal 1:1 mentoring session with trainers
lifelong information, guidance and mentorship by the faculty
ongoing support from karma yoga teachers, and the komuniti.

aspiring teachers
rise: 200hr yoga teacher training
myr 9,000

payment plan available:
monthly payment for 3 months; myr3300/month

yoga immersion
rise: 200hr yoga immersion
myr 6,000
(trainees who wish to join certification the following year can do so at 50% of the certification training price)

payment plan available:
monthly payment for 3 months; myr2200/month

existing teachers
rise: 50hr yoga sadhana
techniques, training, and practice: myr 3000
50hr ce credits

rise: 50hr anatomy, biomechanics & physiology
yoga humanities, anatomy, and physiology: myr 3000
50hr ce credits

rise: 50hr teaching essentials
teaching essentials: myr 3000
50hr ce credits

application and enrollment can be done via our website only.
applications that are rejected will be refunded fully.

there will be no discount offered for this training.

karma yoga studio sadhana practice is complimentary to aid your learning process. we highly recommend a consistent yoga asana practice during your training period to aid your learning process and progress.

for students who already have an existing package, there will be no refund/pausing of your current membership. your existing package will be expired and a 6 months practice plan will be added into your account commencing 1st january 2024.

certification trainees that are unable to join/participate (covid/any medical condition/unforeseen circumstances(travel/emergencies)) on any of the training days/hours can pay a fee to cover extra facilitation hours(myr100/per hour) with the lead trainer.

any trainees who fail to attend more than three weekends without communication will be assumed withdrawn and dismissed. they will need to join the next course to complete their 200hr certification within 24 months’ time. 

cancellation of classes due to unforeseen circumstances (or public holidays) may occur.
in that case, additional saturdays or weekends will be replaced and will be communicated and coordinated accordingly with trainees.

it is okay for yoga immersion trainees to miss a training session.

do not worry, we are here to accommodate your learning every step of the way, do communicate and discuss with the training faculty to aid your training progress.

upon acceptance, the course fee is non-refundable. this is a non-refundable training.

in any case, you can’t continue to take the training; you may defer to the next batch the following year. trainees will be allowed to defer their session once.

if under any circumstances you are unable to attend due to covid-19 (close contact, quarantine, or tested positive), you can schedule a separate session with the trainer(s) to cover missed academic lectures with a fee.

applications that are not accepted will be refunded fully.

trainees are required to follow karma yoga studio’s practice policies.
trainees will be expected to behave in a professional manner at all times.
standards of conduct policies include, but are not limited to:

/ no sexual harassment of any type or form will be allowed
/ no substance use or abuse will be accepted
/ no smoking allowed at karma yoga studio
/ no breach of confidentiality will be tolerated
/ practice good personal hygiene during the training and be mindful of covid policies
/ one hundred percent attendance is required for the completion of the certification training. tardiness will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal.
/ all classes will start on time and trainees are expected to be present and ready to participate at the appointed starting time.
/ if a trainee misses more than 2 weekends without prior notice, they will need to join another course to complete their 200hr certification.