200H Yoga - The Foundation of every Yoga Styles
This 200-hour course is a FOUNDATION to make your yoga journey more solid and easier by systematizing fundamental yoga knowledge, providing anatomical knowledge, and body alignment.
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE IF:
1. You want to become a yoga teacher
2. You want to learn in depth and systematize yoga knowledge to make your practice SAFE
3. You want to explore your personal limits and are interested in your own personal development
4. You want to learn safe practices with regard to injuries or health conditions
5. You want to be part of a community of like-minded people
200H Yoga Foundation Weekdays Course in Oct 2026
Program
1. 5 major groups of asanas (postures) with focus on proper alignment and how to eliminate potential risks: Standing, Forward bends, Backbends, Twists, Inversions.
2. Restorative poses
3. Precautions for prenatals & menstruation
4. Teaching methodology; Sequencing and Adjustment
5. 100 hours of practice teaching
6. Introduction to Pranayama
7. Meditation
8. Basis of Human Anatomy & Physiology
9. Yoga Philosophy based on the Yoga Sutras; Mantra and Sanskrit language
10. Ethics for Yoga Teacher
11. Opportunity to become Zenith Teacher after the course.
Time line
- 155H in class
- 10H self-practice,
- 10H class pass
- 10H homework & exam
- 15h teaching
Time: Weekdays course from October 26th to November 27th, 2026.
Week 1: October 26-30 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Week 2: November 2-6 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Week 3: November 9-13 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Week 4: November 16-20 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Week 4: November 23-27 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Upon successfully passing this course, you will become Certified with an international degree approved by the Yoga Alliance and Vietnam Yoga Federation. Your degree is valid worldwide and indefinitely.
MANUAL
– The manuals are completely in English in order to stay accurate to original meaning and instruction, to help students learn the international yoga vocabulary and improve their English at the same time, and help you develop your knowledge even after the course by being able to search online for materials with that same vocabulary.
– The 3 manuals of Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy and Asana Manual will be given to you in 1-2 months before the start of the course.
TUITION
If you are still wondering which course is better, don’t worry. It’s flexible that you can switch between Weekdays course and Weekends Course after payment. Let us help you to fit the course to your schedule!
– If Zenith is unable to organize the course, you will receive a full refund;
– Cancellation 2 months before the starting date will receive a full refund;
– Cancellation up to 1 month before the starting date will receive a 50% refund of the full fee. ( not count the deposit);
– No refund if cancelled up to 15 days before the course start date. The payment can be used for the same course you have registered for the next time it is held or transferred to another person within 2 years, also for that same course.
1. What if I miss any sessions or learning hours, or I do not pass the exam?
– If students miss more than 20 hours, they will not be able to finish the course and receive certification. If students want to compensate for missing hours, they can switch to the Nov course or wait for the next course at Zenith (it’s free of charge)
– If students do not pass the exam, they may retake the exam for free.
2. Does the course assign homework?
– Yes, there will be homework according to our learning progress.
The homework could be reading a piece of information, practice specific asanas, or meditation.
3. Can I practice for free at Zenith while attending the course?
– Students of the course will be awarded a 10-class training pass at Zenith and are required to finish it on time.
4. How many students does each course usually have?
– The average number of students is about 13-15 students per course. It’s a cozy class and you will be closer to your teacher.
5. What is your support for improve our teaching skill after graduated?
– We provide community classes for fresh yoga teachers to teach here at both Zenith Au Co & Kim Ma Studios.
Online Foundation Courses
A SPECIAL course for those who are interested in deepening their knowledge and understanding of the foundations of yoga, as well as safe self-practice. This is a perfect opportunity for those considering joining our Yoga Teacher Training Courses (200H foundation as well as 300H Therapy), to experience our methods and explore the way Zenith teaches.
The course consists of 7 episodes (around 2 hours each) which cover the main Yoga poses, including Standing postures, Forward bends, Back bends, Inversions, Twists, Restorative and Fundamental sequences.
Each episode will include an explanation and overview of the Yoga pose type, common mistakes and misalignments you might meet on the mat. Lastly we practice together to embody that knowledge and put the theory into practice.
Marzena Lucyna Kierepka
Owner & Founder
Marzena Lucyna Kierepka is the owner and founder of Zenith Hà Nội, the first and most professional Yoga Studio in Hanoi. She has over 15 years of experience in teaching yoga with foundation in Iyengar Yoga. Currently she leads various workshops,courses and teaching training (TTC) in Vietnam. After going a few times to Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune, practicing with many senior Iyengar teachers and achieving the 300-hour advanced TTC and therapeutic TTC certificate with Hart Lazer, her teacher and mentor, she has been conducting different therapeutic classes, workshops and courses, helping people to overcome their difficulties and find balance in the body and mind. Her teaching follow the principle of correct alignment, safety and precision of movement with logical & progressive sequencing. Yoga is the work – in, not the work – out is the motto for her teaching.
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