Yoga Teacher Training (200 RYT)
Explore, Learn, Evolve. Start September 2025 (English)
A 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) is more than a certification—it’s an opportunity to dive deep into yoga’s philosophy, movement, and meaning. It’s for those who seek to deepen their physical practice and explore yoga as a living, evolving inquiry—one that weaves together movement, breath, philosophy, and self-awareness. Whether you aspire to teach or simply want to understand yoga on a more profound level, this program offers a space to engage, question, and integrate yoga into your life in a meaningful way.
Yoga Teacher Training
In September, we’re starting again with the Teacher Training—an opportunity to dive deep into yoga, whether you want to teach or simply enrich your own practice.
This training isn’t just about learning poses; it’s about experiencing yoga as a multi-dimensional practice—physical, energetic, philosophical, and deeply personal.
You'll develop a practice that feels both strong and sustainable, grounded in breath and body awareness. Instead of just memorizing cues, you’ll learn to teach with clarity, adaptability, and confidence, understanding the why behind what you share.
We’ll explore how movement, breath, and the nervous system interact—so your practice and teaching come from a place of connection and ease. And most importantly, this training encourages critical thinking and deep engagement—not just following, but questioning, exploring, and refining your understanding of yoga.
What you will learn
This training covers everything you’d expect from a comprehensive Vinyasa teacher training—from sequencing and philosophy to anatomy and teaching methodology—but with a perspective that is grounded, curious, and adaptable.
Teaching & Sequencing with Purpose → Move beyond scripted cues and learn to structure classes with clarity, adaptability, and a deeper understanding of why sequences work.
Philosophy in Context → Yoga isn’t one fixed tradition. You’ll learn where key ideas come from, how they evolved, and how to engage with them in a way that feels both informed and relevant today.
Asana Beyond Shapes → Instead of memorizing poses as fixed forms, you’ll explore their purpose, function, and variations—understanding how they interact with breath, gravity, and the nervous system to create a practice that is both intelligent and adaptable.
Yoga as Self-Inquiry → More than just movement, yoga is a tool for awareness. You’ll explore how you think, react, and engage with yourself and the world, using yoga as a lens for both personal and collective growth.
Science & Experience in Conversation → Nervous system insights, movement research, and embodied awareness aren’t separate from yoga—they enrich it. You’ll learn how to integrate modern understanding without losing yoga’s depth.
Context Shapes Meaning → There’s no single “right” way to practice. You’ll learn to think critically about yoga, adapting it to different people, needs, and situations while staying true to its essence.
What Makes This Training Different?
This is not a training where you’re handed a set of rules or a fixed system to follow. Instead, it’s a space for exploration, conversation, and transformation—where tradition and science are not in opposition, but in dialogue.
We move beyond rigid traditions and modern commercialization to offer something deeper:
Beyond Tradition & Modernity → We critically engage with yoga’s history, honoring its wisdom while questioning its limitations (patriarchy, hierarchy, dogma) and rethinking what spirituality can mean today.
Post-Lineage Yoga → Yoga is not owned by any one tradition. We draw from multiple sources, seeing knowledge as a web rather than a rigid structure.
Science Meets Embodied Inquiry → Breath, movement, and nervous system awareness weave together to create a practice that feels truly integrated.
Personalized & Adaptive Learning → Your yoga practice—and teaching—should reflect you. This training encourages inquiry and adaptability, rather than one-size-fits-all answers.
Curiosity & Critical Thinking → Yoga is not something to passively receive; it’s something to explore, refine, and evolve.
“This training is an exploration—not just of movement and philosophy, but of what spirituality can mean in today’s world. We move beyond romanticizing the past or reducing yoga to biomechanics, and instead engage with tradition and science as tools for inquiry, not absolutes to follow.”
Are you ready to explore?
Reviews Training 2023
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“Joining the Vinyasa YTT at Namaste in 2023 was a practice changing experience. Maayke guided us through asana's from both a technical and philosophical perspective marvellously. I hadn't planned to become a yoga teacher myself, but after the training I felt comfortable enough with my practice to start sharing it. If you are looking for a gentle, yet challenging, deepening of your practice I would strongly recommend joining a training with Maayke.”
Willem Jespers
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"Ik heb een hele leuke tijd gehad tijdens deze opleiding. Hele leuke en lieve mensen ontmoet. Veel geleerd over yoga maar ook over mijzelf. De teachers zijn erg kundig en de locatie is heel fijn waardoor je je snel thuis gaat voelen.”
Vanessa van den Berg
Deelnemer Yoga Docent Opleiding 2023 -
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“Wil je je verdiepen in (vinyasa) yoga? Dan is de opleiding echt aan te bevelen! Je leert in relatief korte tijd alle basis over anatomie, asana’s, filosofie, wat lesgeven inhoud maar ook over wat yoga voor jou is. Een ontdekkingsreis die je met je zelf maar de hele groep door maakt. Of je nou wel of niet wil lesgeven, doen!
Ida Verweij
Deelnemer Yoga Docent Opleiding 2023
Who Is This Training For?
This training is for those who are curious, engaged, and ready to think beyond convention—whether you want to teach or simply dive deeper into your own practice.
Dedicated practitioners looking for depth, not just a certificate.
Aspiring teachers who want to teach with clarity, confidence, and critical thinking.
Movement professionals (bodyworkers, dancers, Pilates instructors) interested in a holistic approach to movement.
Anyone drawn to a richer, more nuanced conversation about yoga and what it can be.
Those looking for a transformative experience—not just a training, but a shift in how they relate to yoga and to themselves.
You don’t have to fit into any mold or tradition. Yoga is for you, exactly as you are..
Practical Information
This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed to give you time to integrate your learning while maintaining a steady rhythm of practice and study.
The training manuals are in English, classes will be taught in Dutch or English, depending on the group. You’re welcome to ask questions, participate in discussions, and teach in either language, so don’t worry if you’re not fully confident in English!
Start Date: September 18, 2025
Training Weekends (hours: 12:00 - 20:00; with possible changes)
September 18-21 (4-day intensive)
October 10-11
November 1-2
November 29-30
January 10-11 (2026)
February 7-8
March 14-15
April 11-12
May 2-3
May 30-31
June 20-21
Exam Dates:
Theory Exam: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Practical Exam: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Additional peer mentoring sessions and practice days will be scheduled during the training.
The training takes place at our Voorhout studio, which is easily accessible by public transport and offers free parking at the venue.
Upon successful completion of both the practical and theory exams, you will receive an official certification.
If you complete 200 training hours, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance (www.yogaalliance.org).
What You’ll Get From This Training
This training is designed to be immersive, practical, and deeply transformative, offering:
✔️ 11 training weekends spread over several months, allowing you to integrate your learning.
✔️ Hands-on teaching practice with dedicated afternoons for real-life teaching experience.
✔️ A small group setting, ensuring personal attention, deep connections, and space for meaningful discussions.
✔️ Plenty of practice hours on the mat, helping you build confidence in both your own practice and teaching.
✔️ A passionate and experienced teaching team, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise.
✔️ A transformative experience that extends far beyond the yoga mat.
✔️ The opportunity to assist or intern at Namasté Studios.
✔️ One-on-one feedback and guidance, supporting your growth throughout the training.
✔️ Access to our studios to practice teaching and refine your skills in a supportive environment.
“This is more than a training.
It’s an exploration. A rethinking. A remembering.”
Investment
Members: €2.800,- (incl. VAT)
Non-members: €3.000,- (incl. VAT)
Early Bird Discount: €150 off if you register before May 1, 2025.
With a €500 deposit, your spot is secured.
The price excludes required reading materials and participation in studio classes.
Payment plans are available upon request
By the end of this training, you will
Have a strong personal practice, grounded in movement, breath, and self-awareness.
Understand how yoga connects body, mind, and beyond—not just physically, but energetically and emotionally.
Learn to teach with confidence and authenticity, adapting to different students rather than following a script.
Feel at home in a community that values depth over dogma, and exploration over certainty.
Meet Your Facilitator
Maayke is a yoga educator (ERYT-500), movement facilitator, and a Structural integration practitioner in training passionate about exploring the connections between tradition, science, and embodied experience. Her approach is rooted in curiosity, integration, and embodied understanding, seeing yoga as an ongoing inquiry rather than a fixed system.
Rather than positioning herself as an authority, Maayke acts as a facilitator of exploration—inviting students to engage in yoga as a living, evolving practice that meets them where they are.
Maayke has studied—and continues to deepen her practice—with Daphne Koken (Daphne Koken Yoga), Simon Park (Liquid Flow), and many other renowned teachers. She teaches Vinyasa, Pilates en Yin classes at our studio’s. Her learning extends beyond yoga, drawing from a wide range of disciplines that inform her teaching and perspective. Committed to lifelong exploration, she remains deeply grateful to her teachers for their guidance and inspiration.
More Information?
Considering joining the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training but still have questions? Feel free to schedule a chat with Maayke—she’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you explore whether this training is the right fit for you.
Or join one of our Free Information Sessions:
Thursday April 17th, 19:30 Leiden (Oude Rijn 33A)
Friday May 23th, 18:30 Voorhout (Jacoba van Beierenweg 97)
Join Us
If you are ready to explore yoga as more than a sequence of poses—if you are drawn to a training that is rooted in depth, inquiry, and integration—this training is for you.
Already convinced? Still have questions? Get in touch!