200-hour vinyasa yoga training in Maastricht - follow your nature and become a yoga teacher
Dive into the world of vinyasa yoga
The Living Vinyasa Yoga Training Course in Maastricht is starting again this spring. Are you ready to follow your own nature and become a yoga teacher? Do you want to go beyond just practicing yoga on the mat, integrate it into your life, and share it with others? Then join us on our adventure and delve into the world of vinyasa yoga. Our experienced, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic team is happy to guide you.
Our accredited 200-hour vinyasa yoga training is known for its high quality and clear focus. We provide a thorough training program, with a strong emphasis on embodiment. We offer a Yoga Alliance-accredited training that will bring you back to your own nature and equip you with the tools to inspire others!
Follow your yoga training with Daphne Koken in Maastricht
Want to take a vinyasa yoga course and be assured of depth, quality, and excellent, personalized guidance? Then Yoga Nature Studio in Maastricht is the place for you. Daphne Koken, founder of the vinyasa yoga course in Maastricht, has been training yoga teachers for over 10 years. In addition to her training programs in Amsterdam, Leiden, Leeuwarden, and Haarlem, she has also offered her accredited yoga training in Maastricht since 2023. With her extensive experience, solid structure, depth, dedication, and creativity, Daphne Koken guides you in a thorough manner, incorporating humor and playfulness. Daphne motivates you to frequently hit the mat, delve into yoga books, and practice teaching from the very beginning. From this foundation, you'll learn to teach authentically and with quality.
July 10 | 'Meet & Greet' Info session
But would you first like to meet the founder of the course, Daphne Koken, and the guest lecturers? Then come to our 'Meet & Greet' information session on Friday, March 20th. Daphne will then tell you all about the structure and content of the program, including the reading list, the time commitment, and the guest lecturers. Daphne and former trainees will be there to answer all your questions.
Tip: Register for the information session and attend Daphne's 9:30 am class beforehand. This will give you a feel for the teaching style and the atmosphere in our Yoga Nature Studio.
Vinyasa Yoga Training Maastricht - What will you learn?
During our vinyasa yoga training, you'll analyze yoga poses, experience them deeply, and observe poses of fellow students, learning more about your own body and that of others. Based on the principles of vinyasa yoga, you'll use our smart tools to create vinyasa yoga classes that are both safe and varied. You'll learn to move to the rhythm of your own energy and delve into your own vinyasa of life.
By studying yoga philosophy and integrating it, you'll learn how to translate this ancient wisdom to the yoga mat in the here and now. The meditation and breathing techniques you'll learn will enrich your own practice and the classes you'll teach. Our personal development program will give you greater insight into who you are and want to be, both as a person and as a yoga teacher. This way, you'll learn to inspire others based on your own experience.
This 200-hour vinyasa yoga training from Yoga Nature Studio in Maastricht provides a solid foundation for your development as a vinyasa yoga teacher.
Prana and the vayus - basis of vinyasa
You'll learn to understand the definition and five principles of vinyasa and apply them to your own practice, as well as your daily life. You'll learn to work with prana, life energy, and experience the five vayus, the directions of energy movement, in yoga poses. You'll gain insight into how to work with energy, both within your own body and as a teacher, teaching a group. Knowledge of breathing and the bandhas, the body's intrinsic support system, will provide a safe and stable foundation for every yoga class you teach. By embodying prana and the vayus, you'll experience more flow and energy in your own life.
Asana alignment & Hands-on assists
You'll analyze and explore yoga postures (asanas) in a structured and logical way. This will give you insight into how to guide students safely and effectively, helping them get more out of their yoga practice. You'll learn how to modify postures for beginners and how to manage common injuries. You'll also learn the basic hands-on techniques of the most common asanas, enabling you to guide your students even more effectively during their practice.
Pranayama, Meditation & Mindfulness
Pranayama, meditation, and mindfulness are an important part of your daily yoga practice. You'll also be trained in these, allowing you to experience ever-deepening progress on your own yoga path. Meditation and mindfulness are valuable techniques that allow you to guide people on a deeper level. This also teaches you to teach with intention and inspiration.
Anatomy & Physiology
You'll gain a solid foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the body and learn how to apply this knowledge in your lessons. This brings anatomy to life, and you'll use your knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to guide people more specifically and efficiently.
We'll address common injuries such as hernias, sacroiliac joint problems, and shoulder and wrist pain. You'll learn how to best manage these during a class. We'll also address common misalignments in postures that can lead to injuries. By studying anatomy in an applied way, you'll not only learn a lot about your own body but also gain tools to effectively guide others.
Vinyasa Krama Sequencing: lesson structure
You'll learn how to structure a yoga class safely and effectively, leaving room for your own creativity. You'll create classes that reconnect people with their own nature. During this training, you'll work with the "DIY sequence" developed by Daphne Koken: an intelligent "do-it-yourself" system consisting of building blocks that allow you to create yoga classes at different levels and with different themes as a starting point. From this system, you can make your own choices that are safe, varied, and creative. By the end of the training, you'll be able to create classes for beginners and more advanced yogis. You'll also learn how to work towards a class dedicated to, for example, hip openers, balance poses, or twists.
Self-Practice
Personal practice/embodiment: You'll spend many hours on your mat. This will help you learn to teach from a deep connection with yourself and with intention. We'll guide you in building your own home practice, but we'd also love to see you in classes at our Yoga Nature Studio in Maastricht. By seeing you often on the mat, we can better guide you on your path to becoming a vinyasa yoga teacher. During studio classes, we'll focus on your alignment and technique, and we'll provide hands-on support so you can increasingly develop the "embodiment" that forms the foundation of a successful yoga teacher.
Yoga Philosophy
Yoga philosophy is a key pillar of our vinyasa training. You'll gain insight into the historical timeline and the various movements within yoga philosophy. We'll discuss two important, traditional books: the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. We'll also delve deeper into the Samkhya philosophy, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and you'll learn about the energy body, chakras, and nadis. We share philosophy in a hands-on way that brings ancient wisdom to life and makes it applicable for you as a person and as a teacher.
Ayurveda - basic principles
During this 200-hour training, we'll explore Ayurveda and yoga as sister sciences: two sides of the same coin. When we seriously delve into yoga, Ayurveda is an indispensable support, providing insight into how to balance our diet and lifestyle. Optimal health helps us practice yoga with fewer, or even no, obstacles.
We'll explore Sankhya philosophy as a journey from consciousness to matter, with the gunas, the five elements, and the three doshas playing a key role. You'll gain insight into the basic principles of Ayurvedic nutrition and daily routines for yogis.
Teaching Skills
When teaching a yoga class, several elements come together to make participants feel safe, seen, and inspired. Think about how you welcome people and help them land in the moment, the words you choose, and how you guide them from one pose to the next. These are essential skills you'll develop during our training.
You'll learn how to teach authentically and embodiedly, consciously using the space, your voice, your body, and your energy. We'll focus on choosing appropriate music and clearly defining the intention of a class. You'll also gain insight into when to move along or demonstrate, and which tools you can use to guide a group in a safe and supportive way.
This way you develop your own natural teaching style that suits who you are — and the people you coach.
Personal development
This training focuses on your personal development as both a yoga practitioner and a teacher: step by step, you'll find your way, from a solid foundation, to authenticity and your intention as a teacher. The principle of Vinyasa Krama is crucial. You start where you are, even as a teacher. You'll receive personal guidance throughout the entire training process, and we'll constructively motivate you to reach your full potential.
Our mission: what do we offer you?
- 5 inspiring modules of study, exchange, practice, workshops, practicing together, focus & dedication, but certainly also fun
- The exams take place during the last module
- Relevant, applicable, hands-on teaching
- A fresh look at an authentic, rich yoga tradition
- Top-quality teaching: lead teacher Daphne Koken has guided over 500 students in 200- and 300-hour teacher training programs in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leeuwarden, Leiden, and Maastricht since 2014. She leads teacher retreats both in the Netherlands and abroad.
- Vinyasa Teacher Training: all components are offered by a top team that we are proud of.
- A Yoga Alliance accredited training that forms the foundation for a successful career as a vinyasa teacher.
- Group of max. 14 students so we can really delve deeper together!
What do we expect from you?
- An open, curious attitude and a critical eye
- Focus and dedication, both during weekends and outside
- Good understanding of both Dutch and English. Some workshops are in English. Some books are also available only in English.
Teaching team
Daphne Koken
1500+ hour Vinyasa yoga teacher & senior teacher trainer, owner of Yoga Nature Studio, founder of Living Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
- Yoga techniques (breath, bandhas, hands-on assists)
- Asana techniques
- Applied anatomy & physiology
- Sequencing
- Philosophy
- Teaching skills
- Running a yoga business
- Personal supervision
Laura Bliek
500+ hour yoga teacher & teacher trainer
Studied Pranayama at the Kaivalyadama Institute (www.kdham.com)
- Philosophy
- Pranayama techniques
Selena Starcevic
500+ hour yoga teacher & teacher trainer .
- Philosophy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Meditation techniques
Alice Rientjes
Coach, voice expression, breathing & systemic work
- Coaching and personal development
- Voice & Breath
Robin & Beatrice Voss
Both Certified Ayurvedic Doctors (CAP), trained by Dr. Vasant Lad.
- Basic Principles of Ayurveda
- Philosophy
- Nutrition and lifestyle
Date 2026/2027
- November 13, 14, 15
- December 11, 12, 13
- January 15, 16, 17
- January 30 - Practical day and supervision
- February 19, 20, 21
- March 26, 27, 28
- April 23, 24, 25
- May 21, 22, 23
- June 11, 12, 13
- June 27 - Practical exam & diploma presentation
Days & times*
Friday: 12.00 – 20.00
Saturday: 12.00am – 20.00pm
Sunday: 12.00am – 19.00pm
*Lesson times subject to change
Pricing
- Super Early Bird: 2.700 euros incl. 21% VAT if paid in full before 20 July 2026.
- Early Bird: 2.800 euros incl. 21% VAT if paid in full before 20 September 2026.
- After September 20, 2026: €2.950 incl. 21% VAT
A €500 deposit is required to reserve your spot. This amount is non-refundable. Payment in installments is possible. Email us for the conditions.
Toelating scriteria
We expect you to have spent a significant amount of time on the mat and have a good foundation of practice. You should also have a good understanding of both Dutch and English. If you're unsure whether you have sufficient experience, please contact us for a personal consultation.
Self-study & homework
- Take classes at Yoga Nature Studio Maastricht: 16 lessons to follow with Daphne and Eva.
- Observing lessons: observe at least 8 lessons with Daphne and Eva.
- Practice teaching: Together with your fellow students, you form a study group with the aim of practicing teaching together.
- Self-study: Two mandatory books that will be covered as assignments during the training. Two additional books you may choose from the recommended reading list, which you will then report on.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
This 200-hour vinyasa yoga training in Maastricht is suitable for dedicated yoga practitioners who want to deepen their practice and for those aspiring to become yoga teachers. You don't need to be a teacher yet. However, we do ask for motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to develop yourself on and off the mat.
Yes, we require at least one to two years of regular yoga experience. You don't need to have mastered advanced poses. We primarily focus on your body awareness, commitment, and openness to learning within a vinyasa yoga teacher training program.
We work from the Living Vinyasa approach. Breath, anatomy, energy, and creativity converge. You'll learn to teach from a place of attunement to your body, the moment, and your own nature. The program is small-scale and personalized, with a strong focus on integration and personal development.
Yes, our 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training meets the international Yoga Alliance guidelines for a 200-hour certification. After completing the program, you can work as a yoga teacher at yoga studios in the Netherlands and abroad.
After completing the training, you'll have a solid foundation for teaching vinyasa yoga. Whether you start teaching immediately is entirely up to you. Some participants start teaching immediately, while others use the training primarily for deepening their practice and personal growth, or start with a 300 hours of training.
The program consists of a pre-teacher module and content-based modules, spread over several months. This provides time to practice, reflect, and integrate what you've learned into your daily life. Between modules, you'll work on self-study, your practice, and lesson preparation.
During the training we will cover, among other things:
- Vinyasa sequencing and creative lesson development
- Functional anatomy and injury prevention
- Breathing, prana and energetic work
- Yoga philosophy and ethics
- Teaching skills, voice use and presence
- Personal development and embodied yoga
The program requires commitment, but it's easily combined with work and personal life. Classes are scheduled well in advance. In addition to the modules, you'll spend an average of several hours per week studying and practicing.
Yes. We work with a small group, allowing ample opportunity for personal guidance, feedback, and questions. We guide you in your journey as a yogi and as a future teacher, focusing on your unique qualities.
The entire training takes place at Yoga Nature Studio in Maastricht. The studio offers a peaceful, natural environment that encourages deepening, focusing, and connecting.
After this 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training you will have:
- A deepened body awareness
- Insight into anatomy, breath and energy
- Self-confidence in your practice and voice
- The basis for passing on yoga in an authentic way
Many participants also experience more clarity, balance and direction in their lives.