Centered Yoga is the only clear, science-based and tradition-grounded Training authentically on the market:
A teaching team with combined experience of 75+ years in yoga practices and philosophy, health, meditation, science, fitness and body mechanics. Delivering scientifically designed and researched protocols in asana, breath and meditative practice methods
From early beginnings in New York in 1999, to the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand since 2002, Centered Yoga offers trainings with depth of practice and tradition combined with modern understanding and scientific knowledge.
We offer one-month residential 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs, as well as two-week 100 hour modules under our 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program.
Genuine Leadership, Dedication & Quality
Paul has been personally mentored in a unique teacher-student (guru-shishya) system of yoga. His teacher, O.P.Tiwari, is one of the few genuine authorities on pranayama and the classical study of yoga. To understand the basics of practices, as well as their subtle aspects, so it can be properly guided, is why a student should learn from a well-trained and personally dedicated teacher. Invest your time wisely!
Rich Lineage and Tradition
Swami Kuvalayananda established the Kaivalyadhama Institute (India) in 1924 to do the research that led to a worldwide respect and growth in yoga practice. Swamiji’s primary student, O.P. Tiwari, continues to share the process derived from this rich tradition in practice and teaching. He has passed that tradition on to Paul directly, who carries that knowledge into the next generation – you.
More Than Asana
Centered Yoga reaches much further than asana, through optimal use in training of the body and breath, along with increased understanding of the purpose behind each practice. We also educate on anatomy, physiology, psychology and the philosophy behind yoga and its practices.
Give Back to the Community through Karma Yoga Projects
Since establishing on Koh Samui, all teacher training groups have been involved in charitable hands-on projects such as local school and temple renovation, beach clean-up and planting trees for the environment.
Non-Dogmatic
Our goal is to share clear insights into yoga along with a correct understanding of practice in terms of how and why. This is revolutionary to practice, moving away from any dogmatic “must do” approaches, towards freedom in practice with personal expression in what to practice, built on the principles of asana and not on the rigid form.
Practicing & Teaching
Our approach covers several practices based on over 20 years of refinement. These include asana (body), pranayama (breath), meditative techniques (mind), mantra (sound), chanting and mindful compassion (heart) as well as body optimizing practices (core strength and cardio) that also enhance the mind.
The combined effect is to help one live a more empowered life, full of energy, kind to others, and clear in mind.
Some of the classes you can expect to find on Centered Yoga Trainings:
Yoga Alliance Accreditation
Centered Yoga was one of the original schools certified by Yoga Alliance when they began. The 200-hour program duration adds up to over 300 hours and qualifies for Yoga Alliance’s 200-hour level, recognized worldwide. Ultimately, however, training is beyond borders and pieces of paper. The continued dissemination of yoga will come from your own inner growth and deeper understanding. This is the focus.
Unique Beach Location
Samahita Retreat is the first dedicated yoga retreat center to have been established in Asia. Being directly on the beach in the quietest and most unspoiled part of Koh Samui, Thailand, makes the experience of training extra rewarding, and supports students by staying private. Distractions and outings are not too far away, but far enough to allow the energy of the place to be undisturbed. The center is serviced by a staff of 75. Food is cooked fresh and with love every day by a team of dedicated chefs and cooks.
Program developed since 1999 by Paul Dallaghan, PhD, annually updating the course, and dedicated for the past 30 years to yoga practice, study and research.
Led by Gillian Breetzke, Daniel Stringer, Arielle Nash & Elonne Stockton:
Centered Yoga graduates receive a 10% discount for life on future programs and trainings at Samahita Retreat. Continuing education courses are offered a few times a year for graduates to pursue their advanced training certificate, for 300 and 1,100 hours.
We offer Samahita Retreat as a place for teachers to host their own retreats. We also continue to support our graduates through a private Facebook group for sharing ideas, job opportunities, inspirations, Q&A to support you for life.
The Heart of Samahita is found in its impressive mix of facilities that provide the space for your experience, as well as through the food where tasty and healthy merge powerfully, and in our quality mix of guest rooms, where you can stay in the highest of standards right at the beach or find rooms to suit all budgets from beach to garden. And when here you can also paddle board, kayak and snorkel, amongst other activities. Feel free to take a tour and find out where Samahita is located.