RYS Ekagra Yoga School
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
in Cape Town, South Africa
November 9-29, 2026
Yoga Alliance Certification
Residential and non-residential packages
Explore top Yoga Teacher Training program in Cape Town, South Africa. Get certified with EnerJane and enhance your teaching skills today!
1.1 "Atha Yoga Anusasanam"
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Translates to "Now it's time for yoga."
This phrase signifies that the present moment is ideal for engaging in the practice of yoga and embracing its teachings.
Do you want to learn more?
Welcome to our Yoga Teacher Training in picturesque Cape Town, South Africa!
Embark on this 21-day journey led by EnerJane and her exceptional team of professionals.
We want to be sure that you receive the most authentic knowledge about the Ashtanga, the eight-limb yoga system, so we meticulously designed this program based on the classical yogic texts and modern approach.
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Drawing upon ancient wisdom on Hatha Yoga asana practice from texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and the teachings of BKS Iyengar, who emphasized precise alignment in asanas;
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Delve into the intricate workings of human anatomy;
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Discover the subtle art of hands-on adjustments and learn to provide clear and supportive guidance to your students;
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Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom found in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita, gaining insights into the philosophical foundations of yoga and their practical application in the practice and teaching.
During this 21-day course
You will learn:
1. Techniques, Training, Practice​:
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Asana: Historical Context, Contraindications, Sequencing.
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Pranayama: Historical Context, Contraindications, Sequencing. Koshas, Kleshas, Chakras, Nadis and Prana Vayus.
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Meditation: Methods, Mantras and Mudras.
2. Anatomy and Physiology​:
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Anatomy: Skeletal system.
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Physiology: Nervous, Respiratory, Circulatory, Endocrine, Digestive systems.
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Biomechanics: Joint Movements, Joint Stabilization, Safe Movement, Contraindications and Misalignments.
3. Yoga Humanities​:
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History: Term ‘Yoga’, Methodology, Dates and Key Ideas (Vedas, Hatha, Modern).
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Philosophy: “Yoga” Definition, Key Terms, Major Yogic Texts (Yoga Sutras, Gita, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, etc.).
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Ethics: Yoga Sutras, Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, Equity Position Statement.
4. Professional Essentials:
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Teaching Methodology: Sequencing, Pace, Class Management.
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Professional Development: Continuing Education, Professionalism, Marketing, Promotion, Liability Insurance, Wavers.
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Practicum (Practice Teaching): Mentorship and Feedback.
You will receive:
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200 Hours of Hands-on Teachings
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Mats and All Necessary Equipment
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Set of Books and Worksheets
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Certificate: 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher
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2 Daily Vegetarian Meals
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21-Day Accommodation (Residential Package Only)
Graduation:
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100% Attendance
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Exam (Theory and Practical Skills)
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Lead, Assisted and Created Minimum 5 Hatha Yoga Sessions
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Complete All Practical Assignments
Location and Accommodation
The Yoga Teacher Training will be held at the peaceful and exclusive Amethyst Lodge, a beautiful eco-conscious retreat nestled in the heart of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town's most scenic coastal valleys. Surrounded by majestic mountains and indigenous nature, the lodge provides the perfect setting for deep practice, study, and personal transformation.
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Cape Town is easily accessible via Cape Town International Airport (CPT), with direct flights from many major cities worldwide. Amethyst Lodge is approximately 35–40 minutes from the airport and just 10 minutes from Hout Bay Beach, the harbour, cafés, restaurants, hiking trails, and the iconic Chapman's Peak Drive.
Residential Package Includes:
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Shared or Private Accommodation
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Bed linen, towels, and housekeeping
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Two nourishing vegetarian meals daily (Breakfast and Lunch)
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Fully equipped yoga studio
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Access to the communal kitchen, garden, and relaxation areas
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Wi-Fi and on-site parking
Our Yoga Teacher Training takes place in the fully equipped space for yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Students are welcome to bring their own yoga mat if they prefer.
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Residential students stay in comfortable shared accommodation, with a maximum of 2 students per room. The lodge offers shared bathrooms, a fully equipped communal kitchen, beautiful garden, relaxation areas, and high-speed Wi-Fi. During the training, the property is reserved exclusively for our students, creating a supportive and immersive learning environment.
Schedule
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7am - 10am
Morning Practice (Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation)
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10am - 11am
Breakfast
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11am - 1pm
Theory (Philosophy)
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1pm - 3pm
Lunch/Break
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3pm - 5:30pm
Theory (Anatomy/Teaching Methodology)
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6pm - 7pm
Practice (Asana/Teaching Methodology)
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7pm
Personal Time/Rest
Your Hosts
Jane Zolkina
'EnerJane"
The Lead Teacher
- 1100-hour certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher (Abhinam Yoga, India and The Yoga Institute, India)
- Certified Yoga Therapist (The Yoga Institute, India)
- Tantra Massage Therapist (Somananda Tantra School, Estonia).
- 300-hour Hatha Yoga and Meditation Certification (Hridaya Yoga, Mexico)
- 500 hours in Advanced Tantric studies (Agama Yoga, Thailand)
Jane picked up her first book about yoga in 2000 and has been practicing and deeply involved in studying asanas, pranayamas, meditation, yoga philosophy and anatomy since then. She has been teaching yoga since 2015. She opened her first yoga studio in New York in 2017 and the second one in Mexico in 2021. Now, she lives in Cape Town, South Africa, where she created Open Practice Yoga Club and in the process of creting her yoga community.
Dr. Luis Antonio Reyes Pacheco
Anatomy Teacher
- A doctor of general surgery and an osteopath.
- Studied medicine in UNAM
- Practiced surgery and kept a rehabilitation programs in a hospital in Mexico City.
- Studied osteopathy with Philippe Du Pasquier for 20 years
- Holds Master Degree in NLP and human design
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Dr.Antonio has been keeping his personal practice as a doctor and osteopathic therapist for the past 10 years.
Lisa Pronove
Asana Teacher
- 500-hr Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher (Nepal and India)
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Lisa began her yoga journey in 2010, seeking physical benefits. She has been teaching and learning at yoga spaces around the world, from Asia to Latin America, since 2016. Her current offerings include Bhakti Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa flows.
Jacklyn Tanarov
Jane is the BEST yoga instructor/teacher. I love going to her classes so much that I've attended one of her retreats and visited another two times for her yoga classes (I'm from NY). She's attentive, coaching, and patient. She adjusts you when needed which helps you improve on your yoga stances every time you go to her.
Francesca Barone
BEST yoga teacher in Puerto. Jane is incredibly knowledgeable, gifted, and passionate. She gives the perfect amount of breathing techniques, meditative breaks, and also really pushes you during the asanas but without making it seem “pushy”. You can just feel how educated she is about the body in all of her flows, adjustments and queues. Honestly one of the best teachers I’ve practiced with in a long time and I’ve been doing yoga for 10+ years. Highly recommend!