Teacher Training

Aspire to deepen your practice or share your passion of Yoga by teaching. A structured and quality training program that started in 2003, we have trained many teachers and continue to share our knowledge and experience in our teacher training programs

The practice of Yoga has to be done with a sincere heart, a love and passion for Yoga. The teaching of Yoga has to be done with care, compassion and responsibility. Learn Yoga the correct way to have good health and positive attitude.

The focus of our Teacher Training is for students to learn and have a good understanding of the Yoga

When the body has experienced and learnt, wisdom comes. The confidence to teach will naturally follows.

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A hybrid of165 hours at the studio and 35 hours of virtual classes allowing more flexibility in your time management. Total course duration is 6 to 8 months depending on weekday or weekend classes.

Starting Date:

  1. July 29, 2023 – Weekend Classes
  2. Feb 5, 2024 – Weekday Classes

$3,900
Early bird price 3 weeks before course start date: $3,550 (Not applicable for installment payments)

It is for those who believe in themselves and want to improve the quality of their lives.

When you have practiced Yoga for some time and find that there’s more than the physical aspect of Yoga poses, you’d realize the vastness of the subject of Yoga and you want to know more.

Or, when you have experienced first-hand how Yoga can heal physical/mental/ emotional pain, you will be naturally drawn to a Yoga teacher training program.

If you feel that Yoga is great, you’d want to share Yoga to all, especially to your loved ones.

Upon completion, participants will be issued certificated from Riana Yoga Institute. Graduating teachers can also register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, an internationally recognized Yoga teacher training body.

The curriculum is based on the traditional Iyengar style. It is a program that will inspire one to diligently practice Yoga and over time be able to teach anyone of any age and flexibility.

In this Teacher Training, we will touch on all aspects of physical, mental and spiritual facets of Yoga

Learn the Philosophy, Science and art of Yoga, not only to improve your yoga practice but more importantly, apply it to the way you live everyday We continuously update our syllabus to give aspiring teachers the relevant skills to teach confidently.

From our vast teaching training experience, we have developed clear, concise teaching method and tools to help students grasp the subject quickly.

  • Asanas & Alignment
  • Yoga Philosophy and its infusion to modern life.
  • Anatomy & Physiology Applicable to Yoga Teaching
  • Class sequencing
  • Teaching methodology – How to teach and retain students’ interest
  • Effective use of Yoga Props
  • Pranayama – Power of the Breath
  • How to deal with common body problems

Riana and Suzan have conducted many teacher trainings in Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan and across China in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai and Jinan.

The current teacher training curriculum is infused with knowledge and rich personal experiences of both teachers.

    1. Riana Singgih, founder
      Riana first started the Iyengar teacher training almost 2 decades ago in 2003. She is one of the most senior Iyengar teacher and teacher assessor before founding Riana Yoga in 2018.

Riana believes in doing Yoga with the least amount of strain by coordinating the mind, breath and body movements. Yoga for her is a way of understanding the meaning of life, how our mind patterns and emotions affect our movements rather than just a physical practice.

    1. Suzan Andyanto, teacher training Director
      Suzan joined Riana as a lead teacher almost a decade ago and she is known for her understanding, compassionate and lively nature.

Her strength is working with people who have physical issues such as knee pain, back pain, neck and shoulder pain.

Words from the Graduates

"I am so proud of being your student and learning from one of the best teachers I have ever meet in my yoga life. As I said at the beginning of the assessment test, I have learned so much from you and I would like to thank you much for sharing all your knowledge with us. Thank you for being my teacher and mentor. You will always have a special place in my heart."

- Inan Tigrel-Mumcuoglu – graduate of 2019 course

"I am so happy and very proud to be your student. Many thanks for the guidance from you and Riana all the way in the past two years. It brings yoga practice to become part of my daily routine. I enjoy a lot and feel the calmness while looking inwards to myself.
I will continue my yoga journey and keep following the light. "

- Crystal Wu Jung – graduate of 2019 course

"The course is great for me, and I really enjoyed this training. I learned a lot knowledge about asanas, sequencing and philosophy about yoga. Riana and Suzan are very patient, experienced and great teachers, they explained very clearly and easy to understand. The program is exactly what I wanted and expected. The program improved both, my self practice and my way to teach. Highly recommended."

- Wang Yintao – graduate of 2019 course

Our Lead Teachers

Riana Singgih, Founder

Riana first started the Iyengar teacher training almost 2 decades ago in 2003. She is one of the most senior Iyengar teacher and teacher assessor before founding Riana Yoga in 2018.

Riana believes in doing Yoga with the least amount of strain by coordinating the mind, breath and body movements. Yoga for her is a way of understanding the meaning of life, how our mind patterns and emotions affect our movements rather than just a physical practice.

Suzan Andyanto, Teacher Training Director

Suzan Andyanto, teacher training Director Suzan joined Riana as a lead teacher almost a decade ago and she is known for her understanding, compassionate and lively nature.

Her strength is working with people who have physical issues such as knee pain, back pain, neck and shoulder pain.

Class Schedule

A hybrid of 160 hours at the studio and 40 hours of virtual classes allowing more flexibility in your time management.

Start Date: 1 September , 2023

Total course duration is 6 to 8 months.

Our FAQs

Teacher training fees: $3,900

Early bird price before July 15: $3,450 (Not applicable for installment payments)

At least 6 months of regular Yoga practice

There is an assessment at the end of the course. A pass is required.

Email us at info.iyengaryoga@gmail.com or WhatsApp Suzan at 91851783

Email us at info.iyengaryoga@gmail.com or WhatsApp Suzan at 91851783

What out Students’ Say

"I used to have nagging lower back pain that hinders my daily activities. Suzan taught me techniques to improve my posture. The result was amazing as the pain is gone after a few classes."

- Koh Kim

"Always feel great after every class! Fun and interactive sessions!"

- Ranjeeta Hari Dass

"the teachers are well trained, dedicated to the practice and to their students. Love the fact that they give individual attention to every student"

- Anupama Kishna