300-hour Yoga Teacher Training 2025-2026

Michael Hamilton is a committed yoga and meditation practitioner who teaches mindfulness and compassion, using the methods of Yoga, Buddhism and Psychology. In addition to Yoga, Michael supports practitioners on their path of individual though using the methods developed in essential psychology with Buddhism’s teachings on wisdom in order to better facilitate development and healing in individuals and small groups. The practice of insight meditation and aspiring to tread the path of compassion forms the basis for his approach to the interpretation of the yoga traditions. As well as leading AIRYOGA’s teacher training courses, Michael teaches the Hero’s Journey, an advanced personal development course which he founded with his wife Sabine. Michael is based in Zurich. www.michaelhamiltonyoga.com

Doug Keller’s background reflects a lifelong commitment to studying, imbibing and sharing the vast field of knowledge and practice known as yoga. After receiving honors and graduate degrees in philosophy from the top universities Georgetown and Fordham, and teaching philosophy at a college level for several years, he then pursued his ‘post-graduate’ education in the practical experience of yoga at the Siddha Meditation Ashram, Gurudev Siddha Peeth in India, for seven years. He spent a total of 14 years doing service, practicing, training in and teaching yoga in Siddha Meditation Ashrams worldwide, along with studying the philosophical schools of Kashmir Shaivism. Doug received intensive training in the Iyengar system in New York City, mainly Kevin Gardiner. He also practiced Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in India and became one of the first certified Anusara Yoga teachers, producing five books on asana principles (Anusara), the Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga, Pranayama and Yoga Philosophy. Doug has been teaching full-time for 30 years, offering classes, workshops, and trainings in North America as well as in Europe, Asia, and Australia. He has published articles as a regular columnist for the Yoga International Magazine and Yoga Journal. He was also on the faculty of the Master’s Degree program in Yoga Therapy at the Maryland University of Integrative Health for three years. Doug’s popularity as a teacher comes from his ability to deepen people’s experience of yoga through clear, simple and direct instructions that are easy to practice and remember.

In 2002, Manuela Peverelli got in touch with Yoga for the first time and was immediately fascinated by the art of embodied presence. She grew up in Zurich, where she completed her first teacher training in 2008. She then lived in Asia for some years, where she fully dedicated her time to the study of Yoga. In 2012, Zurich became her home base again and she spent the winter months in Asia to deepen her own practice and teach retreats. Silent times in Vipassana and Metta retreats as well as time in Yoga ashrams were equally important to her. She recently completed a three-year education in Buddhist Psychotherapy in Germany. She is still a searcher and continues to be a grateful student. Manuela’s teaching is joyful and powerful, and at the same time a journey into non-conceptual and boundless awareness. Since 2020, Manuela lives in the south-west of France, together with her partner Marc and her son Tao. They lead a small retreat center for mindfulness, ecology and spirituality. She is teaching in various trainings in Zurich and offers retreats and workshops in Switzerland and Europe.

Through yoga, Sascha Delberg has found a path he deeply trusts, one that nourishes, soothes and challenges him on many levels. This path supports his self-reflection, grows with him and is constantly evolving. He feels fortunate to have learned from respected teachers over a long period of time. For many years he was a student of Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, who satisfied his hunger for a deeper understanding of yoga at the right time and nurtured it for over a decade. Sascha has personally studied pranayama with various teachers including O.P. Tiwari, Paul Dallaghan and Richard Freeman. His understanding has grown through his own practice and through teaching others. Pranayama leaves him with a calm and content mind and a sense of clarity. He is deeply inspired by his meditation teachers, Stephen Batchelor and Martine Batchelor, who have helped him to gain a better perspective on his inner workings. Over the past 20 years he has attended numerous meditation retreats in various traditions. Since 2017 he has immersed himself in yoga therapy and continues to be inspired by Doug Keller, whose approach has enriched his teaching. Sascha’s classes combine Ashtanga elements with a deep focus on the breath, therapeutic techniques and a good dose of humor. His passion comes alive in Mysore-style sessions where he supports students individually and guides them on their unique yoga journey. Together with his wife Romana, Sascha runs the Yogawerkstatt in Vienna. He teaches yoga teacher trainings and workshops locally and internationally. After more than 20 years, his joy in teaching yoga is stronger than ever – a testament to the fulfilment that yoga brings as a practice and a way of life.

Sabine Glück studied Psychology at the University of Zurich. These years formed the beginning of dedicated exploration of what it means to be an embodied, human being. What possibilities do we have to curate our lives in ways leading towards true love, freedom and wholeness admits this wonderful and challenging life? Intensive study of Yoga and the Buddhadharma structured her life in the last 15 years. The continuous exploration in daily life as well as intensive retreat times enrich and influence her life in wonderful ways and affirm over and over the intention to dedicate her time to uncover intuitive wisdom and compassion, celebrate the aliveness and gratefully honor each moment. Sabine offers MBSR and meditation courses since 2017 and supports people on their individual path towards embodied awareness and wholesome and joyful curation of their life. A three-year education in Buddhist Psychotherapy in Germany enriches and influences the way she teaches and supports groups and individuals. 

45 hours

at Seminarhaus Lindenbühl, Lindenbühl 2 in 9043 Trogen/Switzerland

Teacher: Michael Hamilton

Teaching Language: English

The opening module took place as a one-week retreat, providing participants with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an intensive practice environment. Mornings were dedicated to kriyas as well as the three practical aspects of yoga—asana, pranayama, and meditation. Afternoon sessions focused on refining these practices and placing them within the broader context of the yoga traditions and their philosophical foundations.

Teaching methodology was integrated throughout the module to encourage experiential learning. Participants also reviewed key Sanskrit terminology and fundamental asana principles, creating a shared foundation for students from a variety of practice backgrounds.

Module topics

• Refining Asana
• Use of Bandhas in Asana
• Asana as Pranayama Practice
• Structural and Applied Anatomy
• Energetic and Structural Alignment
• Morning Kriyas & Pranayama
• Philosophical Overview of the Yoga Traditions
• Direct Readings of Yogic Texts
• Symbolic Representation and Metaphor in Yoga
• The Language of Yoga – Understanding Key Sanskrit Terms
• Restorative Practices & Yoga Nidra
• The Role of Calm Abiding (shamatha) and Insight (vipassana) in Meditation
• Perspectives on Sequencing
• Adjusting Posture
• Mantra, Chanting and Devotional Practice

Seminarhaus Lindenbühl

The opening module took place at Seminarhaus Lindenbühl in Trogen (Appenzell). Its peaceful hillside location, well-equipped yoga room, comfortable accommodation, and vegetarian cuisine provided an ideal setting for the beginning of the training.

25 hours
Teacher: Sascha Delberg

Teaching Language: German

This module provided an in-depth understanding of applied anatomy, with a particular focus on the major joints—the hips, shoulders, and knees—as well as the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) and the psoas muscle. Its aim was to develop a solid understanding of biomechanical principles and their practical application in yoga teaching.

Module topics:

• Hip, shoulder, knee and SI joint: anatomy, function and typical challenges in yoga.
• Psoas – center of strength and stability: the role of the psoas muscle in posture and movement.
• Injury prevention: precise instruction and safe practice in yoga postures.
• Adjustment techniques: Effective and empathetic support in yoga positions, takes anatomical principles into account.

The module combined theory and practice, providing participants with the tools to teach yoga in a safe and anatomically informed way. Participants learned how to make individual adaptations, recognize common misalignments, and minimize the risk of injury. The topics covered were reinforced each day through guided yoga practice.

25 hours at AIRYOGA

Teachers: Sabine Glück (20.5hrs) and Michael Hamilton (4,5hrs)

Teaching Language: German/ English

This module focused on deepening both the theory and practice of meditation while providing participants with practical experience in guiding meditation sessions.

Module topics

1. Exploring Different Meditation Techniques

• Overview of the most common meditation techniques in theory and practice
• Study and discussion of key teachings from Buddhist and yogic traditions that support the exploration of body, heart, and mind

2. Developing a Regular Body, Heart, and Mind Practice

• Exercises and reflections to clarify personal intentions for both yoga and meditation practice
• Exploring common obstacles to practice and ways of working with them

3. Gaining Experience in Guiding Meditation

• Practical guidelines for creating a safe and supportive space for meditation
• Developing confidence and finding an authentic voice when guiding others

25 hours

Teacher: Michele Loew

Teaching Language: English

This module explored the subtle body and the energetic principles of alignment in yoga. Michele Loew shared her extensive knowledge of the subtle body and demonstrated how refined alignment principles can enrich both asana practice and yoga teaching. The module also focused on intelligent vinyasa sequencing in harmony with the power of the breath.

Module topics

• Middle Path Alignment in Asana – Aligning Asana with the Subtle Body Code of the Vayus
• Teaching Vinyasa with the Intelligence of the Breath and Wind Energies
• Accessing the Core and the Bandhas
• Giving Intelligent Assists in Asana to Awaken the Middle Path
• Forward Folds, Core, Twists

25 hours

Teacher: Michael Hamilton

Teaching Language: English

This module expanded and deepened the topics introduced in the first module, with a particular focus on asana technique, yoga philosophy, and teaching methodology. It also provided participants with the opportunity to further develop their understanding of the yoga traditions and their practical application.

Module topics

• Refining Asana
• Structural and Applied Anatomy
• Energetic and Structural Alignment
• Morning Kriyas & Pranayama
• Philosophical Overview of the Yoga Traditions
• Direct Readings of Yogic Texts: Yoga Taravali & Gaudapada Karika
• Perspectives on Sequencing
• Cultivating Observation Skills for Adjusting Posture
• Chanting and Devotional Practice
• Adjusting Challenging Postures

During this module, the topics for the final assignment were also introduced and discussed with Michael Hamilton.

25 hours

Teacher: Doug Keller

Teaching Language: English

This module connected modern understanding of the human body with the traditional concepts of yoga. Its focus was on the therapeutic applications of yoga, a deeper understanding of anatomy, and the role of yoga in supporting health, mobility, and healthy aging.

Module Topics:

• The myofascial lines described by Tom Myers were explored in relation to the concepts of prana and asana, providing a therapeutic perspective on yoga anatomy.
• The module also addressed common limitations encountered in yoga practice and therapeutic issues that yoga teachers may encounter in their work with students, including:
  • Principles of joint health, and how a focus on joint mobility is the first step toward students improving their strength and flexibility, as well as overcoming joint pain.
  • Understanding the connections between muscles along myofascial lines, which makes clear the logic and purpose of sequencing, as well as the deep wisdom of the asanas themselves.
  • Understanding fundamental functional movement patterns which are supported and improved through asana practice for greater health and freedom from pain.
  • Principles by which teachers can assess students’ posture and movement patterns, for the purpose of understanding their pain patterns, and for being able to provide direction through recommendations and guidance for practice.
  • Principles of breath in asana practice, and approaches to practice for improving breath patterns.
  • Specific understanding of the different dimensions of the aging process, how yoga addresses these and can be adjusted according to students’ abilities.

25 hours

Teachers: Manuela Peverelli

Teaching Language: German

This module explored an experiential approach to meditation, focusing on the understanding of awareness as the foundation of yoga practice. It examined the relationship between universal consciousness and individual purpose, combining meditation, movement, self-reflection, and philosophical inquiry.

Cultivating Natural Awareness Through:

• Silent and guided meditation
• Playful asana practice
• Free and meditative movement

Exploring Absolute and Relative Reality Through:

• Theoretical perspectives on personal and universal reality
• Practical explorations of emotional freedom and self-awareness
• The relationship between individual intention, vocation, and contribution to a more peaceful world

Reflection and Integration Through:

• Setting intentions for continued self-practice on and off the mat.
• Sharing personal experiences and perspectives.

25 hours

Teacher: Sascha Delberg

Teaching Language: German

This module provided a comprehensive exploration of pranayama as a central component of yogic practice. It combined theoretical knowledge of the physiological, energetic, and spiritual dimensions of the breath with practical approaches to personal practice and teaching.

Module topics:

• Philosophical foundations: The meaning and application of pranayama in the classical yogic texts.
• Yoga anatomy: Understanding the energetic dimension of the breath.
• Pranayama and Doshas: breathing techniques for balancing the doshas and for use according to type.
• Integration into Asana and Vinyasa: linking pranayama with asana practice and flowing movement sequences.
• Teaching and integration into practice: Methods for the safe instruction and practical application of pranayama in both personal practice and yoga teaching.

25 hours

Teacher: Michele Loew

Teaching Language: English

This module explored the transformative meditative practice of Yoga Nidra, often described as the practice of enlightened sleep. Participants examined both its theoretical foundations and practical application as a method for supporting deep relaxation, healing, and self-awareness.

Michele Loew shared her extensive knowledge of Yoga Nidra, introducing its underlying principles, teaching methodology, and philosophical context. The module also included the study and discussion of selected passages from important classical yoga texts.

Module topics

• The Science and Teaching Methodology of Yoga Nidra
• The Subtle Body, 5 Vayus, 5 Koshas, Chakras, Nadis, Skandhas, and the Vajra Body
• Key passages and teachings from The Hatha Pradipika, Yoga Taravali, Vijnana Bhairava, and Yoga Sutras
• Sankalpa, the power of intention to transform

25

Teacher: Michael Hamilton

Teaching Language: English

This module placed a strong emphasis on the methodology of teaching. Participants had the opportunity to refine their individual teaching style, develop clear and authentic language for communicating their ideas, and explore the essence of their teaching. The continued study of classical yoga texts provided a broader perspective on the yoga traditions, while dedicated discussion sessions allowed participants to revisit and deepen questions that had emerged throughout the training.

Module topics

• Refining Asana
• Structural Alignment and Applied Anatomy
• Morning Kriyas & Pranayama
• Direct Readings of Yogic Texts
• The Evolution of the Subtle Body in Hatha & Tantra
• Restorative Practices & Yoga Nidra
• Metta Meditation and Visualization
• Mantra and Devotional Aspirations
• Adjusting Posture
• Teaching Methodology: Tradition to Innovation, Scripting, Refining Vision
• Review
• Closing Practice & Circle