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200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Almen Wong

1 October - 5 November 2025 | World Trace Center - Causeway Bay

About the Training

This 200-hour course is a vinyasa-based training with strong emphasis on alignment and skilful sequencing. The aim is to provide students with the building blocks that create a solid foundation for becoming competent teachers. The goal is to inspire authentic and compassionate teachers with the confidence to skilfully lead 60-min and 90-min classes with integrity and knowledge of alignment and modification of postures.

 

About Vinyasa yoga
The term Vinyasa is derived from nyasa, meaning “to place,” and vi, meaning “in a special way.” This indicates that we are not throwing our bodies around but are bringing consciousness to each movement in each moment.
Vinyasa can be defined as our external movements that express how we think and feel.
Synonyms: Continuous. Seamless. Integrated. Change. Rhythm. Evolve. Cycle.

• Steadiness (Sthira)
• Comfort (Sukha)
• Smooth and Long Breathing (Prayatna Sithila)

 

Connected. Movement.
• Vinyasa Yoga connects one posture to the next using the breath. This can be thought of as linking or flowing into postures.
• Vinyasa is synonymous with movement. Moving in and out of postures is the obvious movement but even in stillness, Vinyasa is represented by the beat of your heart and inhale/exhale of your breath.
• Move with breath. Breath initiates the movement of Vinyasa, which is why it’s referred to as a “breath-synchronised” practice.
• Ujjayi Breath is the breathing technique used. It is done by inhaling and exhaling rhythmically through the nose. The overall sensation is one of relaxation.
• Vinyasa practice generates heat and can add a cardiovascular component not always present in other forms of postural practice.

 

*Post-training, Almen will work further with individual trainees who wish to proceed to teaching.

The syllabus covers the following:
• Study of asana (proper alignment, benefits and potential risks)
• Principles of anatomy
• Science and art of sequencing
• How to observe different bodies when teaching
• How, when and why to use props to improve or modify a posture
• Cultivating your voice and public speaking
• Confidence-building through practice teaching
• Yoga history and basic philosophy
• Sanskrit names of postures
• Building on a particular theme
• Intelligently working towards a peak pose
• Creating and maintaining flow in a class
• Pranayama
• Meditation

 

Students who are interested in participating should bear in mind that this will be a physically and emotionally demanding programme. It will require a strong commitment and personal sacrifice as well as the support of the student’s primary support network.
Interested students must:

• Have a deep desire to learn and personally explore the deeper dimensions of yoga
• Have a minimum 6 months of regular yoga practice
• Be free of major injuries going into the programme
• Have a coachable attitude
• Be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required
• Be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme
• Notify PURE if undergoing any medication for any physical or psychological conditions before registering for the course

Part 1:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 October

 

Part 2:

14, 17, 18, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 October

1, 2, 4, 5 November

 

Daily Schedule:

9:00am –10:30am Morning Intensive Practice

11:00am – 1:00pm Lecture

1:00pm – 2:30pm Lunch

2:30pm – 5:30pm Teaching Practice

5:45pm – 6:45pm 60-min Practice

 

*There will be several short breaks throughout the day.

 

Full Training (Max. capacity 20)
Early-bird Price: HKD 45,000 (ends 20 August)
Regular Price: HKD 56,471

Intensive Practice (*Register at front desk only)
12 Morning Sessions: HKD 3,860
12 Evening Sessions: HKD 3,360

Single Morning Session Drop-in: HKD 320
Single Evening Session Drop-in: HKD 300

Terms & conditions
LOCATION
World Trade Centre
Causeway Bay
Yoga
7/F World Trade Centre, 280 Gloucester RoadCauseway Bay, Hong Kong
Almen Wong
Almen, the first Bikram-trained teacher in Hong Kong, introduced hot yoga to the city. She transformed from a strict teacher to one who embraces light-heartedness and fun, thanks to Baron Baptiste. Influenced by Paul Grilley and David Swenson, she developed a deep understanding of anatomy, Yin Yoga, and flexible Ashtanga Yoga practices. Her engaging classes emphasise alignment, foundational strength, and revisiting basics for advancing practice.