Online yoga teacher training and 200hr YTT in the Philippines with Jannah Abueza, Upekkha Yoga School

Online Yoga Teacher Training in the Philippines

Deepen your practice with our online 200-hour YTT, or build confidence from the ground up with Asana Foundations. Upekkha offers immersive, learner-centered programs rooted in equanimity, steadiness, and ease—for students in the Philippines and worldwide.

Next Online Cohort: October 17 – December 6, 2026 • Yoga Alliance–Aligned 200hr YTT • Small Cohorts

Student Stories

"I had the pleasure of having Jannah as one of my instructors during my 200-hour yoga teacher training. She brings a delightful energy and a deep well of experience to her teaching. Her knowledge, combined with her genuine encouragement of curiosity, created a learning environment that felt both supportive and inspiring. I felt safe to make mistakes and to express myself openly. The training was a thoughtful, gradual exploration of many dimensions of yoga—far beyond what I had previously associated with the practice. It profoundly deepened my understanding of my own yoga journey and how to share it with others."

— Jordan 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Student, USA

"Doing my Yoga Teacher Training with Jannah was a truly beautiful and enriching experience. She is an excellent teacher—very knowledgeable, inspiring, and at the same time warm and approachable. She had the ability to hold the space with both authority and kindness, supporting us through all the emotions that naturally arise during such an intense process. Her classes were deeply inspiring and often made me feel excited and motivated to grow into a teacher myself. Jannah also created a strong sense of community within the group, making us feel like a small family. I finished the training feeling that I had learned a lot and, above all, eager to put everything into practice."

— Laura 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Student, Spain

"Jannah has an incredible energy that she brings to teaching yoga. She guides you through theory, grounding it with personal examples and filling the room with such light and positivity. She did a marvelous job bringing the stories of the Bhagavad Gita to life and leading us through the philosophy during our YTT 200, and you could tell she had a deep admiration for the spiritual aspects of yoga. 🧘‍♀️ I greatly look forward to being able to practice with her again in the future."

— CG 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Student, USA

"Jannah Abueza is a fantastic yoga teacher who not only works on physical wellbeing but also wholesome welfare of a person. I was immensely benefitted by her teachings and workable practical solutions through yoga for everyday life. Her classes are immensely effective and highly recommended for one's well being."

— Sudeshna Yoga Retreat Participant, India

Meet the Founder

Jannah, Lead Instructor at Upekkha Yoga School

Jannah

Founder & Lead Yoga Teacher

Jannah Abueza is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and teacher trainer who has been practicing yoga since 2012 and teaching since 2018. Guided by lovingkindness and compassion, she offers a calm, supportive approach that balances clear instruction with genuine warmth. Her spaces are designed for real humans: a place to be curious, move slowly, learn safely, and return again and again without needing to get it perfect. Students often describe her as both inspiring and grounding—someone who builds community, holds emotions with care, and helps you leave with more confidence, clarity, and steadiness to live what you practice.

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Three Foundations at Upekkha

Simple principles that guide our online teacher training and beginner programs.

1

Upekkha · Equanimity

Cultivate balance and equanimity—meeting yourself and others with steadiness rather than reactivity.

✓ Supports emotional regulation

2

Sthira · Steadiness

Build clear structure, safe alignment, and the skill to teach with confidence and intelligent sequencing.

✓ Builds teaching confidence

3

Sukha · Ease

Practice and teach with accessibility and sustainability—so yoga supports real life, not perfection.

✓ Makes practice sustainable

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To help you cultivate the confidence, clarity, and inner steadiness to navigate life's transitions with greater ease, purpose, and self-trust.

Rooted in the yogic principles of Upekkha (Equanimity), Sthira (Steadiness), and Sukha (Ease), our trainings and experiences are designed to support personal transformation—on and off the mat.

Whether you aspire to teach or simply wish to deepen your relationship with yoga, we believe that growth begins when you create space to reconnect with yourself and discover what is possible.

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Build your foundation with a live beginner immersion, or deepen your path with our online 200-hour teacher training.

Asana Foundations live online beginner yoga course

Asana Foundations

Live 5-day online immersion for beginners. Build confidence in common poses, alignment, and yoga terminology. Cohorts start monthly, 6:00–7:15 AM Philippine time. ₱1,500.

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Online 200-hour yoga teacher training

Online 200-Hour YTT

October 17 – December 6, 2026. Online yoga teacher training for students in the Philippines and worldwide.

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