200 Hours Teacher Training

This training fosters personal growth, empowering you to deepen your self-practice and confidently guide others on their yoga journeys.

Choose between Full-Time and Part-Time Training—select the option that best aligns with your needs and goals to deepen your Yoga teacher training experience.

Be part of Integrative Yoga

Integrative Yoga is a gentle and holistic form of Hatha Yoga that blends teachings from various traditions, including the Himalayan practices of Swami Rama, the Intuitive Yoga of spinal freedom inspired by Vanda Scaravelli, Taoist Yin Yoga, Zen mindfulness from Thich Nhat Hanh, and the philosophy of non-dualism of Advaita Vedanta.

It incorporates kriyas, bandhas, and breath work to offer a well-rounded practice. Often described as “meditation in movement,” Integrative Yoga promotes a light body, a calm mind, and a deep sense of inner bliss. Our 200-Hour Foundation Level course is designed to help you deepen your practice, transform yourself, and guide others into the profound stillness of yoga.

We are an officially Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance USA. (www.yogaalliance.org)

Understand the training modules

Understand the training modules

  • HATHA YOGA ASANA FUNDAMENTALS: Learn how to move your spine freely and improve flexibility and back-bending. Strengthen your core, enhance movement with breath, and experience “meditation in movement,” which brings lightness to the body and calmness to the mind.
  • KRIYAS: Ancient yoga techniques that cleanse, energize, and renew the body.
  • PRANAYAMA: Breathing exercises that help control your breath, improve mental clarity, and boost overall well-being.
  • MINDFULNESS: A key focus of yoga training, helping you train your mind for self-transformation and integrate mindfulness into yoga and daily life.
  • HARA: The center of energy and inner awareness, serving as the body’s core for all movement.
  • YIN YOGA & MERIDIANS: Yin Yoga uses long-held poses to benefit connective tissues, improve flexibility, and support joint health. It promotes energy (prana/qi) flow through meridians linked to vital organs, enhancing overall well-being.
  • FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: This module focuses on practical, functional anatomy, emphasizing healthy movement patterns, posture benefits, contraindications, and modifications necessary for safe and effective practice.
  • YOGA NIDRA & MEDITATION : Study advanced practices like sensory withdrawal (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), and meditation (dhyana). Yoga Nidra promotes deep relaxation and intuitive insights, incorporating techniques from the Himalayan tradition, Bihar School of Yoga, mindfulness, mantra, and self-inquiry.
  • PHILOSOPHY: Experience Yoga’s essence—unity of all things—via Vedanta’s steps of listening (Shravana), contemplation (Manana), and realization (Nididhyasana). Cover topics like non-dualism, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and modern spiritual insights for liberation through practice.
  • HATHA YOGA ASANA FUNDAMENTALS: Learn how to move your spine freely and improve flexibility and back-bending. Strengthen your core, enhance movement with breath, and experience “meditation in movement,” which brings lightness to the body and calmness to the mind.
  • KRIYAS: Ancient yoga techniques that cleanse, energize, and renew the body.
  • PRANAYAMA: Breathing exercises that help control your breath, improve mental clarity, and boost overall well-being.
  • MINDFULNESS: A key focus of yoga training, helping you train your mind for self-transformation and integrate mindfulness into yoga and daily life.
  • HARA: The center of energy and inner awareness, serving as the body’s core for all movement.
  • YIN YOGA & MERIDIANS: Yin Yoga uses long-held poses to benefit connective tissues, improve flexibility, and support joint health. It promotes energy (prana/qi) flow through meridians linked to vital organs, enhancing overall well-being.
  • FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: This module focuses on practical, functional anatomy, emphasizing healthy movement patterns, posture benefits, contraindications, and modifications necessary for safe and effective practice.
  • YOGA NIDRA & MEDITATION : Study advanced practices like sensory withdrawal (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), and meditation (dhyana). Yoga Nidra promotes deep relaxation and intuitive insights, incorporating techniques from the Himalayan tradition, Bihar School of Yoga, mindfulness, mantra, and self-inquiry.
  • PHILOSOPHY: Experience Yoga’s essence—unity of all things—via Vedanta’s steps of listening (Shravana), contemplation (Manana), and realization (Nididhyasana). Cover topics like non-dualism, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and modern spiritual insights for liberation through practice.
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Full-Time 200-Hour Training Course
(in-person)

Full-Time 200-Hour Training Course
(in-person)

Dates & Format
  • June 21 — July 20, 2025
    November 8 — December 14, 2025
    Weekends Only | 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Access to videos for daily practice
    (July 2025 onwards)
  • Attend regular classes at Yogshakti with special rate
Topics Include
  • MODULE 1
    Hatha Yoga Asana Fundamentals, Kriyas, Pranayama, Mindfulness & Hara
  • MODULE 2
    Yin Yoga & the Meridians, Integrating Yang Yoga with Yin Yoga, Anatomy & Physiology
  • MODULE 3
    Yoga Nidra, Meditation & Philosophy
Investment
  • Early Bird (ends on March 22, 2025)
    RM8,750
    (RM8,500 fee + RM250 course material)
  • Normal Price
    RM9,500
    (RM9,250 fee + RM250 course material)
  • Payment can be made in three (3) installments or as a full payment
Apply Now

Part-Time 200-Hour Training Course
(in-person 120 hours & online 80 hours)

Part-Time 200-Hour Training Course
(in-person 120 hours & online 80 hours)

Dates & Format
  • June 21 — July 20, 2025
    November 8 — December 14, 2025
    Weekends Only | 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Attend any 15 weekend days in-person and the rest will be online
  • Access to videos for daily practice
    (July 2025 onwards)
  • Attend regular classes at Yogshakti with special rate
Topics Include
  • MODULE 1
    Hatha Yoga Asana Fundamentals, Kriyas, Pranayama, Mindfulness & Hara
  • MODULE 2
    Yin Yoga & the Meridians, Integrating Yang Yoga with Yin Yoga, Anatomy & Physiology
  • MODULE 3
    Yoga Nidra, Meditation & Philosophy
Investment
  • Early Bird (ends on March 22, 2025)
    RM7,500
    (RM7,250 fee + RM250 course material)
  • Normal Price
    RM8,500
    (RM8,250 fee + RM250 course material)
  • Payment can be made in three (3) installments or as a full payment
Apply Now
lead teacher

Shilpa Ghatalia

Shilpa Ghatalia has devoted her life to the study and practice of yoga. She became a certified yoga teacher in 1997 through the Himalayan tradition at Swami Rama’s Institute of Yogic Sciences in the USA. By 1999, she deepened her understanding under Swami Veda Bharati, focusing on Raja Yoga Meditation and Yoga Nidra.

Over the years, she trained with various renowned teachers, learning mindfulness from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Advaita Vedanta from Sri Ramesh Balsekar, and Pranayama and Ayurveda basics with Dr. Nagaraj in India. Additionally, she explored the Buteyko Method with Patrick Keown, studied with Vanda Scaravelli-inspired teachers Paddy McGrath and Diane Long, and trained in Yin Yoga under Sarah Powers.

Her holistic approach also includes Calligraphy Yoga and Qi Gong with Shaolin Master Zen Hua Yang and Yoga Synergy with Simon Borg Olivier. Drawing from multiple styles such as Iyengar, Anusara, and Yin Yoga, Shilpa developed Integrative Yoga, a unique practice combining 30 years of experience and the wisdom of her teachers to facilitate spontaneous meditation.

assistant teacher

Siew Yin

Siew Yin is a certified yoga instructor accredited by Yoga Alliance, holding the E-RYT200, RYT500, and YACEP designations. She received her training in Integrative Yoga under the guidance of Shilpa Ghatalia, the founder of Yogshakti. Driven by her curiosity about the science of movement and inspired by the Scaravelli approach to practise, she deepened her expertise in functional anatomy, fascia-based yoga, and the science of breath.

Currently, Siew Yin teaches regular classes at Yogshakti, designs tailored programmes for private clients, and facilitates specialised yoga workshops.

Email us to register:

shilpa.ghatalia@gmail.com
Download Application Form

Email us to register:

shilpa.ghatalia@gmail.com
Download Application Form
Testimonial...

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Adelyn Tam
If you’re looking for a yoga training course with a focus on connecting with the mind, Yogshakti is an amazing place to be. Under Shilpa’s watchful guidance, it was fascinating to observe the transformation that has happened to my body in the span of two months. Shilpa introduced many useful concepts that have helped me understand how to use my body to connect with my mind.
When I could access this, a lot of postures opened up for me. While I understood intellectually what lightness in movement meant, but it wasn’t until I achieved the first weightless headstand that I saw the power of the techniques in Integrative Yoga. I liked the part online, the part in-person structure of the 200hr yoga teacher training program. The online course, over a period of 1.5 months, allowed my body to slowly absorb the benefits of consistent practice. I was mind-blown when my breathing cleared up, I saw a difference in my meditation, and I’m probably the strongest and most flexible I’ve ever been.I liked the part online, the part in-person structure of the 200hr yoga teacher training program. The online course, over a period of 1.5 months, allowed my body to slowly absorb the benefits of consistent practice. I was mind-blown when my breathing cleared up, I saw a difference in my meditation, and I’m probably the strongest and most flexible I’ve ever been. But what’s most beautiful for me in the practice is learning how to come home to myself, to that stillness that resides within each of us. I really loved learning about the philosophies and theories behind the practice that teach me how to navigate the ups and downs of this world. Because the real yoga, as Shilpa would put it, begins off the mat.
Nicki Rice

I had been searching for a while to find a Yoga Teacher Training course that truly encompassed the mind body and spirit and the pure essence of Yoga and that authentically resonated with the Yoga I wanted to learn for myself and share with others. 

A friend of mine who had recently completed part of his 300 hour course at Yogshakti was so passionate about the guidance, teachings and wisdom imparted from Shilpa and the unique holistic Practice of Integrative Yoga, I felt a strong sense of curiosity and intuition that I had to find out more. I was delighted to learn from Shilpa that although I live in Singapore, I could participate in their 200 hour YTT On-line and In-Person. Right from day 1, the teachings from Shilpa were a wonderful, invigorating way to start my day and I felt my vitality, flexibility and the freedom in my joints and spine and my entire being awaken and this incrementally increased as the course progressed. Shilpa so expertly shared her vast wisdom and knowledge and gift as a teacher that every aspect of the course was so easily understood and implemented from Pranayama to Qi Gong to the Asanas, Yin Yoga, Philosophy and Meditation to name but a few of the teachings. Throughout the course we always had the opportunity to clarify or ask questions to Shilpa who lovingly guided each and every student. We also had the opportunity to learn from and connect with the other students even though we were many miles apart either live on-line and via our chat group. Integrative Yoga seamlessly flows like no other Yoga Practice I have followed and is interwoven with key principles that can be be of tremendous benefit and accessible to anyone at any stage of their life. I have a new found confidence, trust, joy and peace that has been ignited in my mind, body, and soul and am letting go in all areas of my life and am finding more stillness and presence each day. All these aspects are becoming more integrated into my entire being and daily life both on and more importantly off the mat. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to experience the inspirational 200 hour Integrative Yoga TT course with Shilpa. The Practice of Integrative Yoga significantly transforms your life and your holistic well being and I can’t wait to share this with other people.
Snehal Kothari

I have completed the 30-day Yoga Course online which is part of my journey towards the 200-Hour Teacher Training certification. Because it was online, I did not rush to finish it, I was very focused, paid attention to all the subtler details and techniques and I truly had the most amazing experience! Words cannot describe how much I benefited from this course. 

Each and every day was beautifully crafted and if I reviewed it very critically, I found no faults at all. Thank you so much Shilpa. You have given me the best gift that anyone could ever give to me. I wish that everyone would come to you and learn what you have to offer. Whenever I see a good candidate, I try and convince them to take up a course!

Azlin Ahmad
Never in a million years did I think I could do this. Until, I did. What started off as an informal flexibility challenge transformed into an almost addictive routine. I started yoga seriously in January this year and after a few delays due to covid closures, here we are.
 
200 hours of classes, dozens of hours of self practise, lots of guidance, and a wonderful supportive environment at Yogshakti.
Not to mention my very experienced and thorough yoga teacher Shilpa Ghatalia who helped me achieve the almost impossible, mentally, emotionally and physically . 
Chee Hwee Tzi

The 200 hours YTT exceeded my expectations and completely changed my perception of yoga. The course helped me learn to appreciate yoga in a holistic way, beyond just the physical asanas. I learnt a lot on the mat but I think I learnt even more off the mat! Shilpa is a wonderful teacher and I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from her.

Yap Yi Shian

The course was excellent and changed my perceptions and views of yoga. Qi Gong and Hara connection are wonderful tools to enhance my asana practices. Kriyas are also like boosters to warm up my body. The soothing Yoga Nidra calmed and refreshed me for the entire day.

I’m grateful that I got to learn Yin yoga and now I like Yin yoga as much as Hatha yoga. Mindfulness helped me to gain a more peaceful mind and confidence to become a yoga teacher. I love the non-judgment and non-attachment principles; However, by stepping out from the habitual lifestyles, we can actually see and find our true self and live our lives to the fullest, and not just go after the so-called ‘perfect’ life. This is also one kind of self-love, to love ourselves and gradually to extend our love to other beings in this world. Thank you Shilpa!

Keat
As a guy, I was apprehensive in joining the YTT200 course, however, most of the other participants were just as nervous as I was at the start but our wonderful instructor, Shilpa, very quickly made us all feel welcome and right at home.
 
Shilpa’s unique style of teaching us  how to make our practice our own, and her wholistic approach to yoga was educational, inspirational and addictive. With the use of micro movements and little tips and tricks, we were all reaches positions and poses we were never able to. It wasn’t just poses we learnt, but also the philosophy and science of yoga.
Cynthia Ngeau

After years of searching, I found my path at Yogshakti. The 200-hour training was more that just movement – it was a deeply enriching journey of self-awareness and transformation. Shilpa’s integration approach opened my eyes to yoga as a way of life, blending philosophy, breath, and mindful living.

Through this journey, I not only gained clarity and connection but also found my way back home to myself. Yogshakti has become my second home, a space that continues to shape and change my life.
Alyssa Yu

Choosing Yogshakti for my 200hr YTT was no coincidence because I believe we attract the energy we emit. The journey wasn’t about mastering poses; it was about understanding my body and appreciating it.

I learned to sit in stillness, breathe mindfully, and channel my energy with awareness. Shilpa taught me intention and mindfulness – how to listen to my body rather than control it. Now, yoga feels like a dance – not for the mirror, but within me, a journey inward before the world could shape me. I am deeply grateful to Shilpa and Yogshakti for guiding me to this space of love and self-discovery.

Karina Nakamura

My yoga practice remained unstructured for years, until I stepped into Yogshakti – a decision that changed everything. Integrative Yoga goes beyond movement, offering a holistic practice that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. Studying under Shilpa has been transformational, her wisdom goes beyond the mat, making this journey deeply meaningful.

This training challenges me to redefine yoga, it was a life-changing experience. Not as perfection, but as a journey of self-accptance and growth. This training has led me to understand that yoga is a way of being. 💜

Alicia Rodrigues

Yogshakti Integrative Yoga 200hr YTT course has had a profound impact on my life, not only whilst on my mat. The experience introduced me to principles that now enhance my life on a daily basis. Each day of the teacher training left me feeling energized and fulfilled, ready to make positive improvements to my mental attitude and lifestyle. 

I have taken away fundamental tools to calm my mind, cultivate healthier breathing, and improve overall physical strength and vitality. I feel total confidence to explore asanas that I previously felt were unsafe on my joints. Yogshakti Integrative Yoga is a well-rounded mind and body nourishing practice, that is well suited to my previous Vinyasa practice. I am truly grateful to have crossed paths with such a passionate teacher, Shilpa. I look forward to sharing my new knowledge through teaching.

Tracey-Anne Holloway

Shilpa’s Integrative Yoga Teacher Training Course 200hrs is an exceptional blend of her masterful wisdom, practices, and teachings. Going into the course I knew it contained the elements of yin & scaravelli yoga, breathing, mindfulness, and philosophy. 

My personal journey contained all these elements and yet I wondered, how would she take all that I do separately and incorporate them into practice on the mat. My mind was totally blown wide open. Transforming my practice, to one that always begins with grounding in the breath, through to connecting to your core, staying light through the moves, sublimely connecting ancient philosophies to the practice, and always returning to the breath that serves as the keystone to the practice. Thus stilling the mind and entering a meditative practice in flow. Pure genius. Pure gold.

Jazlene Teh

This 200-hour experience was unforgettable! It was so powerful and it brought me so much joy! I would like to say it was truly a blessing that I chose Yogshakti and to be your student! This course has been one of the most wonderful experiences along my Yoga journey! You made me feel comfortable and at ease and you took care of all of us so so well. 

You’re so selfless that I wish to go to your class every day. Actually, on the first day when I reached the studio, I felt like I had arrived at a place which I have known before (however, it was the first time I came to Yogshakti) and now I know why. Thank you for being a role model to me and for giving all of us the confidence to share & to teach. You listen from the bottom of your heart with no judgment. I am now looking forward to my journey forward and wish I could be back to Yogshakti very soon. I will probably come back for 300h TTC course! Plus, can’t wait to start my teacher journey now!

Stephanie Schellenberg

My experience at Yogshakti´s teacher training course was absolutely incredible. While I thought I was going to learn how to do all the postures and teach asanas, I soon learned that there was so much more to this course. It is truly a full package for the body, mind and soul, a treat to the self in every possible way. 

The course doesn’t just take you through the fundamentals of yoga in theory and practice, but also provides a comforting space for sharing and self-discovery. Though it is not easy to put Yogshakti’s TTC into a few words, I can wholeheartedly say that it was an extraordinary experience like no other. Trying to put it simply, it was a perfect cocktail of challenges, joy, struggles, AHA moments, positive energy, letting go, trusting in yourself, building awareness, making space, loving, sharing and learning. Not only did the course flow gracefully through the modules, it was beautifully balanced with the breathing practices, asanas, anatomy and philosophy. I have learned that all you really need to do is tune into yourself, listen to what your body has to tell you and it will guide you in the right direction. I am forever grateful and feel blessed to have taken part of this course, which has kick-started my beautiful yoga journey.

Saima Sultana

I came all the way from Pakistan to join Yogshakti’s 200 Hours Integrative Yoga Teacher Training Course. Yogshakti offers a beautiful surrounding, a comfortable stay, and delicious homemade yogic food prepared by dear Marlene. The one month I spent with my beloved teacher Shilpa has brought me to realize that this is just the journey I need, at this point in time in my life. 

I have been practicing and teaching yoga for 5 years, but this style of yoga is completely new to me. This course has helped me gather myself together and guided me to “come back home”. It has led me to return to the conscious state and reconnect with my center of gravity. The concept of mudras brings lightness throughout my body.

Dahlia Eizzati Binti Zailani

It only started with one video of the online course, and I felt a significant transformation in myself. I didn’t feel exhausted in the morning anymore, my body felt electric, yet controlled. My mind felt fresh, and the little everyday burdens that used to bring me down barely register nowadays.

A difficulty happens, and I simply let it pass. Shilpa managed to make me feel like anything was possible, and I felt a new leaf turning within me. My mind stills, my body communicates, and I find I have this endless potential to train as a yogi. This was a transformative experience, from start to finish.

Jenna

I have just completed the 21-Day Yoga Course online in October 2020, which is part of my journey towards the 200-Hour Teacher Training Course at Yogshakti. I want to say thank you to Shilpa for a wonderful 21-day experience. I think for the first time since I can remember I took a much calmer and slower-paced approach to life. 

I feel more confident in being who I am. I am much more present and not always in the past or the future. I still get drawn in both directions but it has been an improvement. I really enjoyed the Qi Gong segment of this course. I think it is the first time I felt truly connected with it and could really feel the energy within!

Cynthia Fon

Integrative Yoga 200 hours RYT offered by Yogshakti was the best “match-make” for me, as it encompasses Traditional Hatha Yoga, Taoist Yin Yoga, Qi Gong, and Mindfulness teachings, all of these were part of my life before I aspired to become a yoga teacher, it just made so much sense to me that all these are inter-related and can be integrated. 

The lessons satisfied the needs of both practice and theory, in which the theory helps to understand and support the practice. There were moments of insights and self-discovery, there were moments of bliss and joy, there were moments of emotional release and with it, tears. It was indeed an amazing journey of body and mind that I had been longing for. Laozi (6th century – 4th century BC), the founder of philosophical Taoism, quoted “before healing others, heal yourself”, the YTT course at Yogshakti was indeed a self-healing process that will now enable me to serve others. Shilpa is a teacher who showers us with her compassion and wisdom in every lesson. She sincerely shared so much knowledge and techniques to help the students. I’m truly thankful for taking the course at Yogshakti. Not forgetting to mention that the centre is simply beautiful and serene, it’s the perfect place for yoga & mindfulness practice.

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