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.
Who is this for?
This training is for you if you want to:
- Teach yoga from the heart in your own authentic style
- Bring healing and balance on physical, emotional, mental & energetic levels
- Deepen your yoga practice
- Embrace yoga as a lifestyle — whether or not you plan to teach professionally
Why choose the Aruna Yoga Teacher Training?
✓ A Unique Approach to Yoga:
A holistic blend of yoga fundamentals, self-enquiry, trauma release techniques, and spiritual tools for deep transformation.
✓ Personal Transformation:
Practical tools for self-healing, emotional release, and conscious living — integrating yoga into every aspect of life.
✓ Flexible Learning Options:
Choose between in-person and online learning, with training locations in Belgium, 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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Program options
200-Hour Program
Duration of 18 days (plus prerequisite
courses) to be completed within 18 months.
What is included:
- 18 days core curriculum
- Lifetime access to personalised Membership Hub on Aruna Online
- 18 months’ access to pre-recorded Aruna Online Teacher Training:
- Anatomy Training with Wesley Basset
- Ãsana Lab
- Aruna Apothecary of Yoga Pills
- Access to weekly live Zoom classes and/or recordings
It does not include:
- The Aruna Essentials Prerequisite Training
- Accomodation & meals
- Teacher Training Manual (available for purchase here)
500-Hour Program
Duration of 30 days (plus prerequisite
courses) to be completed within 3 years.
What is included:
- 18 days core curriculum + 12 additional days
(retreats, online modules) - TRE (Trauma Releasing Exercises) training days
- Lifetime access to personalised Membership Hub on Aruna Online
- 3 years’ access to pre-recorded Aruna Online Teacher Training:
- Anatomy Training with Wesley Bassett
- Āsana Lab
- Aruna Apothecary of Yoga Pills
- Access to weekly live Zoom classes and/or recordings
It does not include:
- The Aruna Essentials Prerequisite Training
- Accomodation & meals
- Teacher Training Manual (available for purchase here)
Your Teachers
Nicki Forman – Founder of Aruna Yoga
Dorinda Farver
Wesley Bassett
Ellen Van Renterghem
Prerequisite Course Options
For the prerequisite courses we have several options:
Aruna Essentials Extended Format
Dates: 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb 2026 (fridays 09.00-15.00 hrs)
Location: Beit Aruna, Herzliya
Ideal for those who prefer to integrate the journey over five consecutive weeks.
To register for this format click here
Aruna Essentials 5 Day Retreat
Westerlo, Belgium
Thursday 7 – Monday 11th May 2026
A powerful in-person training experience held in the heart of Belgium.
To register for this click here
Sintra, Portugal
Wednesday 19 – Monday 23rd August 2026
An immersive retreat in the magical landscape of Portugal (In-person only – limited spaces available.)
To register for this email gary@houseoluv.com
Aruna Essentials 4 Day Intensive
Dates: Tuesday 28th April – Friday 1st May 2026
Location: Beit Aruna, Herzliya
A full five-day immersion into the foundational practices of Aruna Yoga.
To register for this format click here
OUTLINE / DATES
1. Five days ARUNA ESSENTIALS training (see above)
2. In-person/zoom with Nicki Forman (9 days)
- 28 – 29 May 2026
- 18 – 19 June 2026
- 2 – 3 July 2026
- 3 – 4 September 2026
- 8 – 9 October 2026
- 5 – 6 November 2026
(Thursdays 10.00 – 13.00 hrs. / 14.00 – 17.00 hrs & Fridays 10.00 – 13.00 hrs.)
3. Two days with Dorinda Farver (dates tbd)
3. Online Anatomy Training Dates with Wesley Bassett:
8 topics of Anatomy Training with Wesley Bassett (pre-recorded) covering the following and additional bonus recorded classes and live in person meetings (dates TBD):
- The Feet
- The Knee
- The Upper Leg
- The Pelvis
- The Abdominals
- The Spine
- The Shoulders
- The Brain and Organs
4. Weekly Zoom Yoga with Nicki Forman until 6th November 2026
TOTAL: 20 DAYS (constitutes 200 hours)
These are the core curriculum days for 200 hours. Additional days will be offered for the 500 hours throughout the year.
PRICING
200 Hour Program
The costs are not including the prerequisite Aruna Essentials course (see details above).
Early Bird (before 18 January 2026)
- EUR 2765,-
- ILS 10913,-
Standard (after 19 January 2026)
- EUR 3070,-
- ILS 12 117,-
Deposit: EUR 550,- / ILS 2171,-
Monthly Plan (12 months): 12 x EUR 210,- / ILS 829,-
500 Hour Program
The costs are not including the prerequisite Aruna Essentials course (see details above).
Early Bird (before 18 January 2026)
- EUR 3870,-
- ILS 15274,-
Standard (after 19 January 2026)
- EUR 4300,-
- ILS 16971,-
Deposit: EUR 550,- / ILS 2171,-
Monthly Plan (12 months): 12 x EUR 313,- / ILS 235,-
Payment details:
- IBAN: BE82 7310 3289 2368
- BIC: KREDBEBB
- Reference: Your Name + “Aruna TT 2026 Westerlo”
Email proof of transfer to accounts@aruna.yoga
Custom payment plans available. Send and email to accounts@aruna.yoga.
Are you an Aruna grad? You are entitled to a 5% discount!
Do you need a personalised payment plan or have any other questions?
Please email accounts@aruna.yoga
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 18 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
❌ Cancellation & Refund Policy
More than 7 days before the training: Eligible for a refund minus a 10% administrative fee.
3 to 7 days before the training: 50% of the training fee is non-refundable.
Less than 48 hours before the training: No refunds will be issued.
After the course begins: No refunds are available for any reason.
Please note: Training fees do not include accommodation, meals, travel and manual.