14 Day The Living Well: 200 HR Yoga TTC, Essaouira, Morocco

The Living Well: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, curated by Emily Gilchrist with support from Guy Donahaye and David Keil, is a comprehensive and immersive programme designed to explore yoga as both a personal practice and a way of living. The training moves beyond a purely physical understanding of yoga, encouraging participants to engage with its philosophical, historical, and embodied dimensions.

Rooted in traditional teachings and delivered through a contemporary, accessible approach, the programme provides a well-rounded foundation in key aspects of yoga, including movement (asana), breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and subtle body practices. Alongside practical training, participants are introduced to the underlying philosophy and principles of yoga, supporting a deeper understanding of its purpose and application in everyday life.

The course is designed to accommodate individuals with diverse intentions, whether they aim to become qualified yoga teachers or simply wish to deepen their personal practice. Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where participants are encouraged to develop confidence, self-awareness, and authenticity in their practice and potential teaching.

Drawing on extensive teaching experience and therapeutic knowledge, the training adopts a holistic and heart-led approach. It aims not only to equip participants with the technical skills required to teach yoga, but also to foster personal growth and the ability to share yoga in a meaningful and grounded way within modern contexts.

This training is delivered in a hybrid immersive format, combining in-person intensives in Morocco with live online study:

March 05–11, 2027

1-week in-person intensive at Riad Dharma, Morocco

Establish practice, philosophy, and community in this immersive foundation week.

8 weeks of live online Yoga Philosophy classes

Weekly Sundays | 10:00–12:30 (GMT), Live online with Guy Donhaye:

March 14, 2027

March 28, 2027

April 11, 2027

April 25, 2027

May 9, 2027

May 16, 2027

May 23, 2027

May 30, 2027

Weekly self-paced study

Ongoing recorded teachings and assignments with David Keil, completed with the live program

Weekly Monday morning online mediations and check-ins to set you up for the week ahead, with task reminders to fulfil

Every Monday – excluding intensive training in-person weeks – 7-7.30am

Online Weekend Intensive

Third weekend of April 17 & 18th 2027

This weekend offers a targeted online immersion to consolidate knowledge and readiness for final assessments.

Final In-Person Intensive

May 28 – June 4, 2027

Concluding residential week at Riad Dharma: teaching practice, integration, and graduation.