200-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
Practice. Study. Teach.
October 2026 – May 2027
Hosted by HotYoga Malta in collaboration with Ashtanga Yogābhyāsa
Lead Trainers: Simona Coscia & Stefano Peschiulli
A comprehensive and transformative 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training for dedicated practitioners who wish to deepen their personal practice and develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to teach with clarity, authenticity and responsibility.
Rooted in the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa method and enriched by functional anatomy, intelligent sequencing, philosophy, pranayama, meditation and contemporary teaching methodology, this modular programme offers a balanced path between tradition and modern education.
Choose the complete 200-hour training pathway or attend individual modules to deepen specific areas of your practice and teaching.
Whether your intention is to become a professional yoga teacher, continue your education as an existing teacher or immerse yourself in a structured journey of personal growth, this training provides the tools to develop a sustainable lifelong practice and the confidence to guide others.
Location: HotYoga Malta, Mosta, Malta
Duration: Approximately 200 hours
Format: Modular programme
Language: English
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About the Programme
Yoga is far more than a physical discipline. It is a lifelong path of study, self-awareness, personal transformation and conscious living.
This Teacher Training has been carefully designed to honour the depth of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa system while preparing today’s teachers with the practical skills required to teach safely, intelligently and professionally.
Throughout the programme, students develop a deeper understanding of posture, alignment, breath, philosophy, anatomy, meditation, sequencing, communication, observation and ethical teaching.
Rather than simply learning how to instruct a yoga class, participants are guided through a complete educational journey that cultivates personal practice, critical thinking, teaching confidence and professional responsibility.
The modular format allows students to progress gradually and integrate each stage of learning before moving forward, creating a strong and lasting foundation.
Why Choose This Training?
Our programme combines the depth of traditional yoga education with a contemporary understanding of movement, anatomy and teaching methodology.
Traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa
Study the Ashtanga method through Mysore Style and Led Classes, developing discipline, consistency and a deeper understanding of the practice.
Functional Anatomy
Learn how the body moves, how joints function and how anatomical understanding supports safe and intelligent yoga practice and teaching.
Practical Teaching Experience
Develop confidence through supervised teaching practice, peer teaching, observation, feedback and progressive teaching assignments.
Intelligent Sequencing
Learn how to create purposeful classes for different levels while respecting biomechanics, energy management and the principles of yoga.
Philosophy and Meditation
Study the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, Advaita Vedānta, the Bhagavad Gītā, meditation and pranayama to understand yoga beyond physical practice.
Small-Group Learning
Benefit from personalised guidance, direct feedback and close interaction with experienced teacher trainers throughout the programme.
Professional Development
Develop the practical skills required to teach professionally, including class management, communication, ethics, adjustments, private lessons, workshops and sustainable career development.
Two Teachers. One Vision.
This programme is the result of a collaboration between HotYoga Malta and Ashtanga Yogābhyāsa, bringing together two complementary teaching backgrounds united by a shared commitment to authentic yoga education.
While rooted in the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa method, the training also embraces contemporary movement science, functional anatomy, intelligent teaching methodology and practical classroom experience.
Together, Simona Coscia and Stefano Peschiulli offer students a balanced educational experience integrating traditional practice, philosophical inquiry, modern anatomy and professional teaching skills.
Rather than focusing solely on receiving a certificate, the programme aims to support each participant in becoming a knowledgeable practitioner, a confident teacher and a lifelong student of yoga.
Meet Your Teachers
Simona Coscia
Founder and Director of HotYoga Malta, Simona Coscia has been teaching yoga for over ten years and has guided thousands of students through Hot Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, mobility, stretching and mindful movement practices.
An Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, E-RYT 500, and Continuing Education Provider, YACEP, Simona combines a strong background in contemporary dance with extensive training in Hot Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Stretch Coaching, Inside Flow® and functional movement.
Her teaching integrates precision, accessibility and intelligent movement, helping students build confidence while developing a safe, sustainable and enjoyable yoga practice.
As a Lead Trainer at HotYoga Malta, Simona is passionate about mentoring future teachers, creating supportive learning environments and helping students develop not only technical competence but also authenticity, presence and confidence as yoga educators.
Stefano Peschiulli
Stefano Peschiulli is a dedicated spiritual practitioner and former professional ballet dancer whose encounter with Ashtanga Yoga marked a profound turning point in his life.
Drawn by the depth and discipline of the method, he committed himself to a path of rigorous practice and continuous study. He began his Ashtanga journey under the guidance of Vairagya Ranko, a Level II Authorised teacher and direct disciple of Sharath Jois, before travelling extensively in India between Rishikesh and Mysore to immerse himself in practice and traditional philosophy.
He had the privilege of studying at the Sharath Yoga Centre with Paramaguru Sharath Jois. Since 2020, he has deepened his understanding of Vedānta under the guidance of Swami Tadatmananda Saraswati, with whom he also completed formal training in Advaita Vedānta and Meditation.
With more than 2,500 hours of formal training and over a decade of teaching experience, Stefano has led numerous Teacher Training programmes specialising in Ashtanga Yoga, alignment and yogic philosophy.
His background also includes certification as a GYROTONIC® Method instructor and teacher trainer, informing his precise, intelligent and anatomically aware approach to movement.
In 2023, he founded Ashtanga Yogābhyāsa, a Spiritual Research Centre dedicated to practice, study and self-inquiry. His teaching integrates the traditional Ashtanga method with the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali and the non-dual vision of Advaita Vedānta.
Is This Training Right for You?
This programme is designed for:
Dedicated yoga practitioners wishing to deepen their personal practice.
Aspiring yoga teachers seeking comprehensive professional education.
Qualified yoga teachers wishing to expand their knowledge and refine their teaching methodology.
Movement professionals interested in anatomy, biomechanics and intelligent movement.
Students interested in studying individual areas such as Ashtanga, philosophy, anatomy or teaching methodology.
Anyone committed to a disciplined path of personal growth through the practice and study of yoga.
No previous teaching experience is required for the complete training pathway.
Wherever you are on your journey, the programme offers a supportive learning environment encouraging curiosity, self-discovery and continuous development.
Two Flexible Study Pathways
Every student’s journey is different. For this reason, the programme offers two learning options.
Complete 200-Hour Teacher Training
The complete programme is designed for students wishing to undertake the full educational journey from dedicated practitioner to confident yoga teacher.
Participants progressively develop their personal practice, teaching skills, philosophical understanding and professional competencies through all four modules.
The modular structure provides time for integration between each stage while maintaining a coherent and progressive learning experience.
Individual Module Participation
Each module may also be attended independently.
This pathway is ideal for:
Yoga teachers wishing to continue their education.
Practitioners interested in deepening specific areas of Ashtanga Yoga.
Students wishing to study anatomy, philosophy or teaching methodology without immediately committing to the complete programme.
Participants who prefer to build their education one module at a time.
Students attending an individual module receive a certificate of completion for the module attended.
Programme Structure
The 200-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training is organised into four progressive 50-hour modules.
Each module focuses on a specific stage of development, allowing students to build knowledge, practical experience and teaching confidence step by step.
The programme combines:
In-person training weekends.
Selected live online philosophy, pranayama and meditation sessions.
Guided personal practice.
Self-study and reading assignments.
Observation exercises.
Peer teaching.
Supervised teaching practice.
Reflection and integration work.
All practical training is delivered in person at HotYoga Malta. Only selected theoretical sessions are held live online.
By the end of the complete programme, participants will have completed approximately 200 hours of study, practice, observation and teaching.
Training Dates
Module 1 — Ashtanga Foundations
50 Hours
Weekend 1: 17–18 October 2026
Weekend 2: 21–22 November 2026
Weekend 3: 12–13 December 2026
Module 1 dates are confirmed.
Module 2 — Primary Series Intensive and Introduction to Intermediate Series
50 Hours
Weekend 1: 15–17 January 2027
Weekend 2: 5–7 February 2027
Module 3 — Teaching Methodology
50 Hours
Weekend 1: 26–28 February 2027
Weekend 2: 19–21 March 2027
Module 4 — Yoga Pedagogy Intensive
50 Hours
Weekend 1: 10–11 April 2027
Weekend 2: 8–9 May 2027
Dates for Modules 2, 3 and 4 are subject to final confirmation.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, where applicable
5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Saturday
11:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am–5:00 pm
The schedule for live online sessions will be provided upon enrolment.
What You Will Learn
Traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Practice
Develop a solid understanding of the Primary Series through Mysore Style and Led Classes while refining breath, drishti, bandha awareness and disciplined personal practice.
Functional Anatomy
Understand movement principles, joint function, mobility, stability, safe load distribution, common compensations and anatomical variations.
Alignment
Study alignment as a practical teaching tool rather than a rigid system, learning how to adapt postures for different bodies, abilities and needs.
Teaching Methodology
Develop the ability to communicate clearly, observe students effectively, create intelligent sequences and confidently guide yoga classes.
Philosophy
Explore the history of yoga, the six Darśanas, the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, Advaita Vedānta and the Bhagavad Gītā.
Pranayama and Meditation
Learn traditional breathing and meditation practices while understanding their role in cultivating attention, awareness and inner stability.
Professional Development
Develop the practical skills required for professional teaching, including ethics, communication, class management, private lessons, workshops, contraindications and sustainable career development.
What Makes This Training Different?
Many teacher training programmes focus primarily on certification.
Our intention is different.
We believe that great yoga teachers are first dedicated practitioners.
For this reason, the programme emphasises the gradual development of personal practice, self-observation, philosophical inquiry and real teaching experience before placing students at the front of the room.
Rather than memorising information, participants learn to understand, experience, integrate and communicate yoga with confidence, integrity and authenticity.
The seasonal modular structure gives students time to practise, reflect and integrate what they have learned before progressing to the next stage.
This balance between traditional practice, contemporary movement science and progressive teaching methodology creates a learning experience that continues to support students long after graduation.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into four progressive modules, with each module building upon the previous one.
Module 1 — Build a Strong Foundation
Ashtanga Foundations
50 Hours
The first module establishes the essential principles of traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
Students learn the foundations of the practice while developing consistency, body awareness and a clear understanding of the relationship between movement, breath and attention.
The focus is on creating a stable personal practice before progressing towards teaching.
Learning Objectives
Develop a strong understanding of:
The Tristhana Method: posture, breath and drishti.
Surya Namaskar A and B.
Standing postures.
Fundamental seated postures.
The finishing sequence.
Mysore Style practice.
Led Class practice.
Workshops
Hip openers.
Spinal intelligence.
Functional Anatomy
Study the functional anatomy of:
Hips.
Spine.
Shoulders.
Knees.
Feet.
Students explore mobility, stability, safe transitions and common movement compensations found throughout the Primary Series.
Philosophy
Introduction to:
The history of yoga.
The Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition.
The six Darśanas.
The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali.
Pranayama
Introduction to:
Ujjayi breathing.
Breath awareness.
Breath and movement synchronisation.
Nadi Shodhana.
Kriyas
Kapalabhati.
Uddiyana Bandha Kriya.
Meditation
Introduction to meditation, attention and the role of regular practice.
Ethics and Yoga Dharma
An introduction to discipline, responsibility, respect for tradition and the ethical foundations of yoga practice.
Module 2 — Deepen Your Practice
Primary Series Intensive and Introduction to Intermediate Series
50 Hours
The second module refines and deepens the Primary Series while introducing selected postures from the Intermediate Series.
Students deepen their understanding of alignment, bandhas, movement efficiency and the internal dimensions of practice.
Learning Objectives
Further develop:
Precision within the Primary Series.
Bandha awareness.
Breath control.
Drishti.
Mysore Style practice.
Led Class practice.
Workshops
Backbending.
Arm balances.
Ashtanga transitions.