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Asana & Alignment
Explore the full spectrum of postures with intelligent sequencing, anatomical foundations, and hands-on adjustment skills that keep students safe and growing.
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200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Teach with
Teach with
Depth, Move with
Purpose
A 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified training that blends movement, breathwork, and anatomy — designed for people who want to teach from a place of genuine understanding.
Online + In-Person • Small Groups • 3-Month Mentorship
Yoga Alliance &
YACEP Certified
In-Person
& Online
Small
Groups
3 Months
Mentorship
CRKBO Registered
(NL)
What You Will Learn
The 200-Hour Journey
Built on three pillars — movement, breath, and understanding — this training gives you a complete foundation to teach confidently and authentically.
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Breathwork & Pranayama
From classical pranayama to modern breathwork science — learn how breath regulates the nervous system and discover how to guide students into profound states of awareness.
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Teaching Methodology
Develop your unique voice as a teacher. Learn class sequencing, cueing language, adaptations for diverse bodies, and how to hold space with authority and compassion.
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Anatomy & Physiology
Functional anatomy applied directly to yoga practice — understand how the body actually moves, where restrictions arise, and how to guide students out of them safely.
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Yoga Philosophy
Ground your teaching in the living tradition. Study the Yoga Sutras, explore the eight limbs, and learn to weave timeless wisdom into contemporary, accessible classes.
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Mentorship & Practice
Three months of personalised mentorship after your training. Teach real classes, receive feedback, and build the confidence to step into any studio in the world.
Beyond the Training
A Community That Keeps Growing
Your training doesn't end at graduation. You join a network of teachers — in Amsterdam and across the globe — who continue to practice, support, and challenge each other long after the programme ends.
Monthly community classes, an active online group, and continued access to our library of recorded sessions mean your development never plateaus. We are invested in your success as a teacher.
Join the CommunityYour Teachers
Meet the Founders
Two complementary practices. One deeply integrated training.
Eli Ciuffarella van der Pol
Co-Founder & Lead Teacher
Originally from Italy, Eli came to yoga through her own journey with scoliosis. With 900+ hours of training and a background in nutrition and breathwork, she brings a holistic, grounded approach to every class.
- 900+ hours certified training
- Certified Nutrition & Health Coach
- Breathwork & Pranayama specialist
- Executive MBA
“I love to create the space for people to challenge their comfort zone and connect to their inner playful child.”
Patrick van der Pol
Co-Founder & Breathwork Lead
Patrick still works as a professional firefighter, bringing a grounded, real-world discipline to his teaching. A lifelong martial artist, he specializes in the science of breath — combining Western breathwork with traditional yogic pranayama.
- 500+ hours certified training
- Firefighter & breathwork specialist
- Oxygen Advantage Advanced Instructor
- BSc. Civil Engineering
“Teaching the science behind the breath — and how to use it to work for you — both on and off the mat.”
Why Move Breathe Academy
What Sets This Training Apart
Science-Backed Breathwork
We don't just teach traditional pranayama — we explain the physiology behind it. Students leave understanding exactly why and how breath transforms their nervous system and performance.
Holistic & Integrated
Movement, breath, nutrition awareness, and philosophy are woven together — not taught in isolation. The result is a more complete, confident, and compassionate teacher.
Intimate Small Groups
Groups are kept deliberately small so each student receives personal attention, genuine mentorship, and the space to develop their own authentic teaching voice.
“This training changed how I live, not just how I teach. The breathwork alone was worth every single hour. I came in as a student and left as a teacher — and I finally feel ready.”
Ready to Begin?
Start Your Teaching Journey
Applications for the next YTT are now open. Spaces are limited intentionally — we keep groups small to serve each student well. Take the next step and explore the full training.
Yoga Alliance RYS 200 certified • CRKBO registered • YACEP accredited
