TRANSFORMATION: Unveil Your Inner Yogi - 200-Hour Teacher Training with Samrat Dasgupta
WS3276 | 1 October – 13 December 2026 | Soundwill Plaza
DESCRIPTION
TRANSFORMATION aims to elevate your yoga practice by revealing the teacher within and improving your on‑mat skills. This training goes beyond personal change: it introduces new knowledge, builds sustainable habits, and supports lasting transformation. The programme is suitable for aspiring teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their practice and step into a teaching role and understand yoga in-depth
Three pillars
- Yoga Philosophy: Study of history, scriptures, theory, and the science of yoga.
- Asana Practice: Physical postures plus anatomy, physiology, alignment, adjustments, progressions, and injury prevention.
- Teaching Methodology & Practicum: Practical skills for planning and delivering classes, and for developing long‑term student–teacher relationships.
Yoga Alliance Accredited School
PURE Yoga is a registered school with Yoga Alliance. Our teacher training programmes and teachers are internationally accredited, have exclusive recognition and qualify for the 200-hr Yoga Alliance Certification.
Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training programmes in the U.S. and globally. Graduates of our programme are automatically eligible to register as a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance. Becoming a RYT means having a higher profile and gaining international recognition as a yoga teacher, attributes that many hiring studios look for.
Mission Statement
We offer this training in an effort to grow our community of committed yoga practitioners, empowering those who demonstrate dedication to a personal practice by sharing the knowledge, skills and tools we have learned so that they too can start teaching yoga.
We intend to guide trainees towards a healthy self-confidence while at the same time invoking in them a sense of humility and excitement, knowing that they are at the beginning of a long journey.
Syllabus
Origin and Ancient Philosophy
- History and modern development of yoga
- Major streams of yoga
- Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, including the limbs of Ashtanga as described in the Sūtras
Asana
- Sanskrit names and English equivalents for basic to intermediate poses
- Foundations and functional purpose of each asana, with modifications for diverse students
- Progression pathways from beginner to advanced
- Proper muscle engagement to reduce effort, increase efficiency, and prevent injury
- Safe, alignment‑based practice grounded in functional anatomy
- Skills for hands‑on adjustments: contact points, pressure, and instructor positioning
- Class dialogues and cueing for effective instruction and classroom management
- Detailed study of: duration, target areas, functional alignment, adjustment techniques, use of props, physiological benefits, and precautions
Teaching Methodology
- Designing classes for varied student needs
- Developing the teacher’s role, responsibility, and purpose
- Lesson planning and sequencing science
- Themes, introductions, and class closings for professional delivery
- Verbal communication and body language to build confidence
- Demonstration techniques and clear explanation skills
- Ethical guidelines for yoga teachers
- Teaching practice in small groups and leading full classes
- Building sequences for personal self‑practice at different stages
Human Anatomy
- Biomechanics, anatomical planes, and joint actions
- Skeletal structure and bone identification
- Major muscles: names, functions, and ranges of movement
- Functional application of anatomy to asana practice to optimize engagement and prevent injury
Human Physiology
- Overview of seven body systems: digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, excretory, reproductive, endocrine
Hatha Yoga, Energies and Prāṇas
- Pancha Koṣas (sheaths) and Pancha Prāṇas (subtle energies)
- Pranayama: techniques, benefits, and regular practices (Ujjayi, Nadi Śodhana, Bhastrika, Kapalabhāti, Śītali, Śītkarī and variations)
- Breath styles: diaphragmatic, thoracic, clavicular
- Nādis (energy channels), mudrā (seals), bandha (locks)
- Introduction to Kundalini and chakra concepts
- Śatkarmas: six traditional cleansing practices
Meditation
- Importance and practical methods for meditation
- Overcoming common beginner challenges
- Practices including japa and ajapa (mantra work), antar mouna (inner silence), cākasha drishti (inward gazing), tratak (candle gazing), and yoga nidrā
Recommended Readings
- Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
- Light on Yoga – B.K.S Iyengar
- Yoga Anatomy – Leslie Kaminoff
Requirements
This programme is physically and emotionally demanding and requires strong commitment and support from your personal network.
Applicants should:
- Hold a sincere desire to explore yoga’s deeper dimensions
- Have at least 6 months of regular yoga practice
- Be free of major injuries at enrolment
- Maintain a coachable attitude
- Commit to full attendance
- Be prepared to prioritise the training over most other personal and professional commitments for its duration
Faculty Bio

Samrat is a leading yoga faculty in Asia whose trainees now teach worldwide. He founded Prana Yoga in 2023 to unite seekers of physical and spiritual evolution and to train teachers at every level.
A lifelong practitioner since age seven and winner of the 1999 All‑India “Champion of Champions” title, Samrat also holds honors such as Yoga Jyoti, Yoga Saundarya, Yoga King, and Yoga Shree. He began teaching in Hong Kong in 2004 and was groomed by several senior teachers who deepened his practice and spiritual understanding.
Known for clear, precise, methodical instruction, Samrat blends biomechanics with asana, pranayama, and meditation. His approach emphasizes functional alignment, breath awareness, and mindfulness, making classes accessible to all ages and abilities while guiding practitioners toward strength, focus, and inner discovery.
Samrat leads international teacher trainings, workshops, conferences, and retreats. After four years managing Prana Yoga, he chose to return to teaching at PURE Yoga, preferring to dedicate himself to creating exceptional teachings and mentoring teachers rather than company management. He believes every yoga teacher should commit to ongoing study to keep pace with rapid developments in health, movement, and coaching practices.
His mission is to groom safe, confident, and conscious teachers and to elevate existing teachers to higher levels of skill and insight
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Personal Trainer — Calisthenics & Street Workout, WSWCF Academy, 2026
- Natural Bodybuilding Coach — Spartan Official India, 2025
- Nutritionist — Precision Nutrition, 2025
- E‑RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, 500‑hour) — Yoga Alliance, 2017
- Advanced Pranayama & Kriya Workshop — O.P. Tiwari, 2017
- Yin Yoga (with founders Paul & Suzee Grilley) — 2019
- 300‑Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Thirumular Yoga, 2016
- AcroYoga Level 1 — AcroYoga International, 2016
- Yoga and Ayurveda Specialist — Mas Vidal, 2015
- Post‑Graduate Diploma in Yoga — Tamil Nadu University, 2015
- Yoga Therapy — Living Yoga Therapy, 2014
- Bosu Ball Certification — 2013
- 200‑Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Ganesh Mohan, 2012
- TRX Group Suspension Training Certification — 2010
- Certified Satyananda Yoga Teacher — Bihar School of Yoga, 2009
- Bachelor of Science in Yoga — Indian Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, 2007
Schedule
1 October – 13 December 2026
** Scheduled on weekends and public holidays, except 19, 24 & 25 October. **
Schedule A: 1 October – 5 December (8 Hours per day)
7am – 9am, Morning Intensives
1pm – 2pm, Philosophy
2pm – 6pm, Lecture, Group Work, Discussion
6pm – 7pm, Clearing Doubts, Self Study, Discussion, Practice
Schedule B: 6-13 December (12 hours per day)
7am – 9am, Morning Intensives
9am – 7pm Lecture, Group Work, Assessments
Morning Intensives
Daily morning practice (7:00–9:00 AM) includes asana, pranayama, and meditation. These sessions are integral to the programme and focus on technique and progression tailored to individual bodies. Participants are encouraged to attend all 21 morning sessions to achieve meaningful progress.
Morning intensives are open to non‑certification students who seek transformation in their practice. Full Teacher Training participants have these included.
TUITION
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Event Language
English
Required Minimum Capacity
- This programme requires a minimum of 20 students.
Applications
- Early-Bird Price: Applications sent in on or before 13 September 2026.
- Regular Price: Applications sent in starting 14 September 2026.
Refunds/Cancellation:
- No refund or credit will be issued for cancellations starting 14 September 2026.
- Valid refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.
- All applications for refund (medical & emergency reasons) must be made within 3 days after the event finishes.
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Contact & Enquiries
For enquiries, please email events@pure-yoga.com
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最低人數要求
- 本課程需至少 20 名學生參加。
報名申請
- 早鳥價:需於 2026 年 9 月 13 日或之前提交申請。
- 正價:2026年 9 月 14 日起可提交申請。
退款與取消:
- 自 2026年 9 月 14 日起,取消報名將不會獲得任何退款或學分。
- 有效退款將扣除 10% 的手續費後發放。
- 所有退款申請(因醫療與緊急情況)必須在活動結束後 3 天內提交。
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should be my postures level to join this training?
Students attending do not need to have an advanced practice. Many past graduates were unable to do a Crow pose or a front split before the training began but achieved them during the course. The steps and skills required for intermediate and advanced level practice are covered in detail throughout the training.
When do I know that I am ready to take a 200‑hour Foundation Teacher Training?
Students with a few months of practice who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga are encouraged to take this training. A regular classroom setting does not always provide the opportunity to address all questions, whereas a teacher training does. Topics such as yoga history, anatomy, posture alignment, breathwork, and teaching techniques are all explored in depth. If a student is curious about any of these subjects, it may be time to embark on a 200‑hour training.
If I miss one day, will I be able to make up for the missed class?
Yes, Zoom recordings are available for students who miss some classes. While in‑person attendance is highly encouraged, Zoom recordings are provided as a backup for emergencies. Students are asked to notify the team in advance so the necessary arrangements can be made.
Will I be able to teach right after I graduate from this programme?
Yes. All the course materials taught in this course prepare students with all the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become yoga teachers. Some students take it to deepen their own personal practice, kick-start a life transformational experience, while others do it to immediately to start a teaching career. Others who do not want to proceed into teaching immediately would immersed in further trainings. More than half of the students from our graduate programmes begin teaching friends and family, moving into part-time teaching in studios and gradually transitioning into full-time teaching.
Will I be able to teach at PURE Yoga after graduating from this programme?
PURE Yoga is always open to applications and supports graduates from our programmes. We do have many teachers at PURE Yoga currently that are previous graduates. While we encourage graduates to apply with us, there is never a guarantee of job placement due to the availability of openings or space within our studios. However, any graduates that apply with us are kept in our database and are advised if there are openings available.
Will PURE Yoga help with my Yoga Alliance application?
Upon successful graduation of our teacher training programmes, PURE Yoga will send the students a link to where they can apply for the Yoga Alliance certification. Our programmes and our school is Yoga Alliance accredited, meaning that students graduating from our programmes will “automatically” be approved when they apply to Yoga Alliance. From there, students will take their own steps in applying for Yoga Alliance – whether they are applying for a 200-hour certification, 500-hour or so forth.
If I miss one day, will I be able to make up for it?
Students undergoing this programme must be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required. They must also be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme – only with 100% attendance and completion of the course will students receive a certificate and no make-up of work will be given. Should there be any problems with this, students must speak with the faculty prior to the course and only under very special circumstances will it be considered.
Will I receive a certificate after the programme?
Upon successful completion, 100% attendance and following the code of conduct – students will receive a Certificate of Completion from PURE Yoga for this teacher training programme.
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LOCATION
Samrat is a leading yoga faculty in Asia whose trainees now teach worldwide. He founded Prana Yoga in 2023 to unite seekers of physical and spiritual evolution and to train teachers at every level.
A lifelong practitioner since age seven and winner of the 1999 All‑India “Champion of Champions” title, Samrat also holds honors such as Yoga Jyoti, Yoga Saundarya, Yoga King, and Yoga Shree. He began teaching in Hong Kong in 2004 and was groomed by several senior teachers who deepened his practice and spiritual understanding.
Known for clear, precise, methodical instruction, Samrat blends biomechanics with asana, pranayama, and meditation. His approach emphasizes functional alignment, breath awareness, and mindfulness, making classes accessible to all ages and abilities while guiding practitioners toward strength, focus, and inner discovery.
Samrat leads international teacher trainings, workshops, conferences, and retreats. After four years managing Prana Yoga, he chose to return to teaching at PURE Yoga, preferring to dedicate himself to creating exceptional teachings and mentoring teachers rather than company management. He believes every yoga teacher should commit to ongoing study to keep pace with rapid developments in health, movement, and coaching practices.
His mission is to groom safe, confident, and conscious teachers and to elevate existing teachers to higher levels of skill and insight
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Personal Trainer — Calisthenics & Street Workout, WSWCF Academy, 2026
- Natural Bodybuilding Coach — Spartan Official India, 2025
- Nutritionist — Precision Nutrition, 2025
- E‑RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, 500‑hour) — Yoga Alliance, 2017
- Advanced Pranayama & Kriya Workshop — O.P. Tiwari, 2017
- Yin Yoga (with founders Paul & Suzee Grilley) — 2019
- 300‑Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Thirumular Yoga, 2016
- AcroYoga Level 1 — AcroYoga International, 2016
- Yoga and Ayurveda Specialist — Mas Vidal, 2015
- Post‑Graduate Diploma in Yoga — Tamil Nadu University, 2015
- Yoga Therapy — Living Yoga Therapy, 2014
- Bosu Ball Certification — 2013
- 200‑Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Ganesh Mohan, 2012
- TRX Group Suspension Training Certification — 2010
- Certified Satyananda Yoga Teacher — Bihar School of Yoga, 2009
- Bachelor of Science in Yoga — Indian Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, 2007