Aruna Yoga Teacher Training
Aruna Yoga Teacher Training
Join the Aruna Yoga Teacher Training to deepen your own personal practice and become a certified yoga teacher, equipped to guide others through the transformative journey of Aruna Yoga.
Our training programs are available in both 200-hour and 500-hour certifications, aligned with Yoga Alliance standards. The training is also available as a non certifiable program for those wishing to incorporate the practices for their own personal use.
Why Aruna Yoga Teacher Training?
✓ A Unique Approach to Yoga:
This training blends yoga fundamentals with self-enquiry, trauma release techniques, and spiritual tools for a truly holistic experience.
✓ Personal Transformation:
Learn how to apply self-enquiry, emotional release, and healing practices to real life—creating lasting personal growth.
✓ Flexible Learning Options:
Choose between in-person and online formats with training locations in Israel and the Netherlands.
What You’ll Learn
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Yoga asana, pranayama & mudras
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Trauma & Tension Release Exercises (TRE)
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Kabbalistic tools & energy healing
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Yoga anatomy & physiology
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Teaching methodology & practicum
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Self-enquiry, journaling, and sadhana
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Indepth online training materials
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Choose between 200 or 500 hours!
Prerequisite Entry Course: Aruna Essentials 5 day Survival Kit plus:
- 15 days for 200 hours (18 months for completion)
- 30 days for 500 hours (3 years for completion)
ISRAEL:
Open start – November 2026
1. Prerequisite Entry Course: Aruna Essentials Training (5 days) Options:
- Option 1: 6-10th July Portugal
- Option 2: 16 – 20th November 2025 – In person or on zoom with Nicki Forman
- Option 3: Fridays from 9:00-15:00 over 5 weeks: 30/1/26; 6/2/26; 13/2/26; 20/2/26; 27/2/26
2. Meeting Days with Nicki Forman and Dorinda Farver (zoom – 8 days)
- Meeting days starting from April 2026
3. Eight Prerecorded Sessions of Anatomy Training and four live in person online sessions with Wesley Bassett (6 days)
4. Weekly Yoga Class with Nicki Forman (Online Access to prerecorded zoom classes or weekly classes: Sundays and/or Tuesdays evenings or Thursday mornings)
TOTAL: 20 DAYS (constitutes 200 hours)
THE NETHERLANDS:
May – October 2025
1. Prerequisite Entry Course: Aruna Essentials Training (5 days):
- 16 -20 May 2025 – In person or on zoom with Nicki Forman
2. In person meetings or on zoom with Dorinda Farver (3 days)
- Sunday 29 June 2025
- Sunday 14 September 2025
- Sunday 5 October 2025
3. Online Zoom Days with Nicki Forman ( 2 days)
- Friday 13 June 2025
- Sunday 15 June 2025
4. Eight Prerecorded Sessions of Anatomy Training and four live in person online sessions with Wesley Bassett (6 days)
5. Weekly Yoga Class with Nicki Forman (3 weekly zoom classes: Sundays and/or Tuesdays evenings or Thursday mornings)
6. Practicums and Integration Days with Nicki Forman (4 days)
- 24 -27 October 2025
TOTAL: 20 DAYS (constitutes 200 hours)
200 hour program – what is included:
- 15 days core curriculum
- Lifetime access to a personalised Membership Hub on Aruna Online
- Limited access to the prerecorded Aruna Online Teacher Training (available for 18 months from the start of training): Includes:
- Anatomy Training with Wesley Bassett
- Āsana Lab
- Aruna Apothecary of Yoga Pills
- Access to live weekly zoom classes for the duration of the training period.
It does not include:
- The Aruna Essentials Prerequisite Training
- Any food or accommodation
500 hour program – what is included:
- 30 days total:
- 15 days core curriculum
- Additional 15 days (live and/or online – include prerecorded content and either in person or online as per available dates including 15 days of Aruna Retreats)
- TRE (Trauma Releasing Exercises) Training for Personal use
- Lifetime access to a personalised Membership Hub on Aruna Online
- Three year’s access to the prerecorded Aruna Online Teacher Training: Includes:
- Anatomy Training with Wesley Bassett
- Āsana Lab
- Aruna Apothecary of Yoga Pills
- Access to live weekly zoom classes for the duration of the training period.
- Membership Hub on Aruna Online
It does not include:
- The Aruna Essentials Prerequisite Training
- Any food or accommodation
PRICING 200 HOUR Breda 2025:
Euro
- Full payment: €2900,– (5% discount) Total: €2755,
- Deposit: €950,-
Payment by Bank Transfer to:
Nicole Forman
BE82 7310 3289 2368
BIC KREDBEBB.
Drop in for a day or a session?
– Euro: €165 per day / Shekels: 690 NIS per day
– Euro: €80 per session / Shekels: 345 NIS per session (half day)
To sign in for a day or a session: click here.
PRICING 500 HOUR 2025:
Euro
- Full payment: €4300,- (5% discount) Total: €4085,
- Deposit: €950,-
- Monthly Payments over 12 months: €280 per month
Payment by Bank Transfer to:
Nicole Forman
BE82 7310 3289 2368
BIC KREDBEBB.
Payment plan is available on request. Email here
Drop in for a day or a session?
– Euro: €165 per day / Shekels: 690 NIS per day
– Euro: €80 per session / Shekels: 345 NIS per session (half day)
PRICING 200 HOUR 2026:
Cost does not including the 5 days Aruna Essentials
Euro
- Full payment: €2750,– (5% discount) Total: €2615,
- Deposit: €950,-
Shekels:
- Full payment: 11540,NIS- (5% discount) Total: 10965, NIS
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- Deposit: 4000 NIS,-
- Monthly Payments over 12 months: 630 NIS per month
Payment plan is available on request. Email here
Drop in for a day or a session?
– Euro: €165 per day / Shekels: 690 NIS per day
– Euro: €80 per session / Shekels: 345 NIS per session (half day)
To sign in for a day or a session: click here.
PRICING 500 HOUR 2026:
Cost does not including the 5 days Aruna Essentials
Euro
- Full payment: €4300,- (5% discount) Total: €4085,
- Deposit: €950,-
- Monthly Payments over 12 months: €280 per month
Shekels:
- Full payment: 18000, NIS – (5% discount) Total: 17100, NIS
- Deposit: 4000, NIS –
- 12 Monthly Instalments: 1170, NIS –
Payment plan is available on request. Email here
Drop in for a day or a session?
– Euro: €165 per day / Shekels: 690 NIS per day
– Euro: €80 per session / Shekels: 345 NIS per session (half day)
Costs do not cover accommodation or food if relevant.
Are you an Aruna grad? You are entitled to a 5% discount!
Do you need a personalised payment plan?
Please email accounts@aruna.yoga
DATES ISRAEL 2026
1. Five days ARUNA ESSENTIALS training (PREREQUISITE TRAINING FOR TEACHER TRAINING APPLICATION)
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Option 1: 6-10th July Portugal
Option 2: 16 – 20th November 2025 – In person or on zoom with Nicki Forman
Option 3: Fridays from 9:00-15:00 over 5 weeks: 30/1/26; 6/2/26; 13/2/26; 20/2/26; 27/2/26
2. Monthly Meeting Dates in person or on Zoom with Nicki Forman:
- Thursday 23 April 2026
- Thursday 28 May 2026
- Thursday 18 June 2026
- Break July/August
- Thursday 3 September 2026
- Thursday 8 October 2026
- Friday 6 November 2026
PLUS 3 zoom meetings with Dorinda Farver (Dates TBD)
3. Online Anatomy Training Dates with Wesley Bassett:
8 zoom sessions of 3 hour prerecorded content to follow without date restriction:
- The Feet
- The Knee
- The Upper Leg
- The Pelvis
- The Abdominals
- The Spine
- The Shoulders
- The Brain and Organs
4. In person sessions with Wesley on zoom (18:00-19:00). Dates and Topics for Q&A: Dates TBC
- (Topics: Feet & Knee)
- (Topics: Upper leg & Pelvis)
- (Topics: Abdominals & Spine)
- (Topics: Shoulders, Brain & Organs)
These are the core curriculum days for 200 hours. Additional days will be offered for the 500 hours throughout the year.
TIMES ISRAEL 2026
Daily schedule for Thursday teacher training days
- 10:00-13:00: Morning session
- 13:00-14:00: Lunch
- 14:00-17:00 Afternoon session
Zoom live meetings schedule for Sunday’s Anatomy Training 2024
- 18:00-19:00: Session with Wesley Bassett
Weekly Zoom Classes (Times tTBC) or Prerecorded Classes Weekly Zooms: (1 class required per week)
- Sundays or Mondays (TBC): Aruna Open: 18:30-19:30
- Tuesdays: Golden Yoga & Meditation: 18:00-19:15
- Thursdays: Aruna All levels: 9:30-:10:30
The 2025 Aruna Teacher Training is available in person or online on zoom. Please email info@aruna.yoga if you choose to attend on zoom.
LOCATION TRAINING ISRAEL 2026
Beit Aruna: The House of Aruna
Hanasi Itzhak Ben Zvi 47
Herzliya Pituach Israel
DATES THE NETHERLANDS 2025
1. Five days ARUNA ESSENTIALS training
- 16 -20 May 2025 – In person or on zoom with Nicki Forman
2. 3 in person or zoom meetings with Dorinda Farver
- Sunday 29 June 2025
- Sunday 14 September 2025
- Sunday 5 October 2025
3. 2 zoom meetings with Nicki Forman
- Friday 13 June 2025
- Sunday 15 June 2025
4. Online Anatomy Training Dates with Wesley Bassett:
8 zoom sessions of 3 hour prerecorded content to follow without date restriction:
- The Feet
- The Knee
- The Upper Leg
- The Pelvis
- The Abdominals
- The Spine
- The Shoulders
- The Brain and Organs
4. In person sessions with Wesley on zoom (18:00-19:00). Dates and Topics for Q&A:
- Sunday 13th July 2025 (Topics: Feet & Knee)
- Sunday 27th July 2025 (Topics: Upper leg & Pelvis)
- Sunday 10th August 2025 (Topics: Abdominals & Spine)
- Sunday 24th August 2025 (Topics: Shoulders, Brain & Organs)
5. Practicum and Integration Days with Nicki Forman in person or on zoom
- 24 -27 October 2025
These are the 20 core curriculum days for 200 hours. Additional days will be offered for the 500 hours throughout the year.
TIMES THE NETHERLANDS 2025
Times shown in Europe CET:
Daily schedule for all teacher training days with Nicki Forman and Dorinda Farver
- 10:00-13:00: Morning session
- 13:00-14:00: Lunch
- 14:00-17:00 Afternoon session
Zoom live meetings schedule for Sunday’s Anatomy Training 2024
- 17:00-18:00: Session with Wesley Bassett
Weekly Zooms: (1 class required per week)
- Sundays or Mondays (TBC): Aruna Open: 17:30-18:30
- Tuesdays: Golden Yoga & Meditation: 17:00-18:15
- Thursdays: Aruna All levels: 8:30-:9:30
The 2025 Aruna Teacher Training is available in person or online on zoom. Please email info@aruna.yoga if you choose to attend on zoom.
LOCATION THE NETHERLANDS 2025
Effen Yoga
Rijsbergseweg 288
4838 EG Breda (Effen)
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Yoga Alliance certification requirements
To attain your certification as a Yoga Alliance registered Aruna Yoga teacher you have to meet the following requirements:
Note: because the program is based on self enquiry with a strong focus on personal development and growth it is also possible to join when you do not want to become a Yoga Alliance certified teacher. The following requirements will not then be necessary. For more info for non certification program email info@aruna.yogaruna.yoga
- 200 hours: 5 days Aruna Essentials plus 15 days of training
- 500 hours: 5 days Aruna Essentials plus 30 days of training
- Completion of Aruna Online Program
- Completion of the final exam
- Completion of the online Āsana Lab
- Completion of online Yoga Anatomy program with Wesley Bassett
- Attendance of a minimum of 1 class per week (zoom and/or through class recordings)
- Attendance of practicums in the presence of a lead trainer
- Case studies of teaching 10 students (written reports documenting the process and teaching skills gained)
- Case studies of 4 group teaching (minimum of 4 students; written report)
- Journal of personal sadhana and/or self enquiry process
- Minimum of 4 meetings with peer students
- Seva Project (selfless service) of 10 hours
- These requirements must be completed within an 18 month time frame for 200 hours and within 3 years for 500 hours. In the event that you do not complete the requirements within the time frame, you will be required to do the Aruna Essentials again and will get a further extension of 1 year for completion.
❌ Cancellation & Refund Policy
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More than 7 days before the training: Eligible for a refund minus a 10% administrative fee.
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3 to 7 days before the training: 50% of the training fee is non-refundable.
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Less than 48 hours before the training: No refunds will be issued.
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After the course begins: No refunds are available for any reason.
Please note: Training fees do not include accommodation or meals.