Yoga teacher training group practicing Garudasana (eagle pose) on Arambol Beach, Goa at sunrise
Goa season opens 24 October — 200 Hour Teacher Training in Arambol

Yoga Alliance Registered School · 22 years

Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher Training in Goa & Dharamshala, India

Become the yoga teacher you were meant to be — small batches, precise alignment, and internationally recognized certification, at Arambol Beach or in the Himalayan village of Bhagsu.

No payment required to book — we confirm availability within 24 hours.

Alpesh Yoga is a Yoga Alliance registered school with campuses at Arambol Beach, Goa and Bhagsu, Dharamshala. We offer 100-hour, 200-hour, and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training at both campuses, plus 3, 5 & 8-day retreats and daily drop-in classes. Compare all dates & prices →

Yoga Alliance registered school22 years of teaching experience4.9★ · 260+ Google reviews

Choose Your Path

Goa or Dharamshala? One school, two homes.

Both campuses share the same alignment-first teaching and Yoga Alliance certificate — the only difference is the view from your mat.

Still deciding? The dates usually settle it. Compare both campuses

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Upcoming batches

2 Sep – 12 Sep 2026Dharamshala100 Hour Multi-Style Yoga TTC
Seats availableFrom $440Book
2 Sep – 23 Sep 2026Dharamshala200 Hour Multi-Style Yoga TTC
Seats availableFrom $700Book
24 Oct – 14 Nov 2026Goa200 Hour Alignment Yoga TTC
Seats availableFrom $700Book
4 Nov – 14 Nov 2026Goa100 Hour Alignment Yoga TTC
Seats availableFrom $440Book

Why Train With Us

22 years of authentic, alignment-first yoga education

Yoga Alliance Certified

Internationally recognized RYS certification — register with Yoga Alliance and teach anywhere in the world.

Alignment-First Teaching

Precise Hatha Alignment, safe hands-on adjustments, and traditional Hatha Vinyasa Flow practice.

All Levels Welcome

No prior experience required — our alignment-and-props approach adapts every posture to your body, whatever stage you start from.

Small, Personal Groups

Hands-on guidance from experienced teachers who know your name and your practice — not a lecture hall.

International Community

Train alongside students from around the world, in a supportive, close-knit residential group.

Two Campuses, One Standard

Arambol Beach, Goa or Bhagsu, Dharamshala — choose your setting, keep the same certified curriculum.

Meals & Stay Included

With-stay packages cover your room and three vegetarian meals a day, so you can focus on practice, not logistics.

22+ years of Teaching

Alpesh Patwari has taught alignment-based yoga since 2006, trained under Usha Devi in Rishikesh.

Meet the Founder

Taught by Alpesh Patwari

Alpesh Patwari, founder and lead teacher of Alpesh Yoga, seated in the shala

Alpesh Patwari

Founder & Lead Teacher · 22+ years

Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher

Founder of Alpesh Yoga. Introduced to yoga as a child, Alpesh managed epilepsy through breathing practices learned from Jain monks, and has taught traditional, alignment-based yoga to students from around the world for over two decades.

  • Alignment-based yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Pranayama & breathwork
  • Meditation
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Graduation day

Every batch ends the same way — with your certificate in your hands

Flower crowns, marigold garlands, a mandala on the shala floor, and a Yoga Alliance certificate you can teach with anywhere in the world.

Four Alpesh Yoga graduates seated around a marigold flower mandala, each holding their 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate of completion
  • Yoga Alliance registered schoolWe are a Registered Yoga School, so your training hours count towards RYT 200 and RYT 500 registration.
  • Your certificate on the final dayNo waiting and nothing to post — you receive it in person at the closing ceremony.
  • Recognised internationallyThe certificate is recognised worldwide, so you can register as a teacher and start teaching when you get home.

Life at the school

The weeks between your first class and your certificate

Alignment work with belts and blocks, hands-on adjustments, ceremonies and festivals — and the people you end up sharing all of it with.

Yoga teacher training class practising Warrior I together in the open-air shala at Arambol, Goa
Morning practice in the open-air shala
Teacher applying a tilak to a student wearing marigold garlands during an outdoor ceremony at the Arambol yoga shala
Tilak and garlands at the opening ceremony
Teacher using a yoga belt to correct a student’s shoulder alignment during an alignment class
Alignment corrected with a belt, not just with words
Two teachers giving a hands-on assist in a seated forward fold during teaching practice
Two pairs of hands on the same forward fold
Overhead view of a graduating yoga student resting inside a marigold and jasmine flower mandala
Flower mandalas laid by the batch itself
International yoga students covered in coloured powder celebrating Holi together outside the yoga school
Holi, if your batch lands in March
Hands-on assist in a standing forward fold using a wooden block, watched by the rest of the class during teaching practice at the shala
A block under the hands, and a second pair of hands on the back
Alpesh Yoga teacher giving one-to-one guidance to a student on her mat
One-to-one time, not just the front of the room
Student practising a chair-supported forward bend with a teacher watching the alignment
Props for every body — chairs, blocks, bolsters and ropes
Student in a supported bridge pose with a wooden block under the sacrum and a bolster under the heels while a teacher explains the alignment
Supported bridge — a block under the sacrum, a bolster under the heels
Yoga therapy session in progress at the shala while other students practise behind
Therapeutic work for the bodies that need it
Reclined backbend supported on two wooden blocks, head resting back, during a props and alignment class at the shala
Backbends opened slowly, over blocks, before they are done without
Students and teachers laughing together in a seated circle during a ceremony at Alpesh Yoga
The circle that stops being strangers
Alpesh Patwari seated on a mat talking through a seated twist while students practise behind him
Alpesh talking a posture through, at mat height
Yoga teacher training graduate receiving a jasmine flower crown and marigold garland while a teacher holds the puja plate at the closing ceremony
A jasmine crown and a garland, on the morning it all ends
Alpesh Yoga students with visiting teachers wearing marigold garlands after a philosophy session
Visiting teachers, and the batch that hosted them
Yoga teacher training graduate wearing a jasmine flower crown and marigold garlands after her closing ceremony
Garlands on the last day

Stay & meals

Three home-cooked vegetarian meals a day, and a room to come back to

Every with-stay package covers your room for the whole course and three vegetarian meals a day, prepared in the traditional Indian style, plus tea and coffee. The same meals at both campuses, whichever room you choose — and every course also has a tuition-only price if you would rather arrange your own stay.

A vegetarian thali on a steel plate — dal, rice, a green vegetable, chapatis, salad and curd — of the kind served at the school
Dal, rice, a seasonal vegetable, fresh chapatis and curd
A vegetarian breakfast of fresh papaya, banana and pomegranate with porridge and herbal tea, of the kind served before morning practice
Fruit and something warm, with the tea and coffee that come with every package
A communal vegetarian meal laid out on a long table — dal, rice, vegetable curry and chapatis in steel serving bowls
The same three meals at both campuses, whichever room you choose

Reviews from Google

What our students say on Google

Rated 4.9 across 259+ Google reviews

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yonatan raviv

June 2026

Great teacher. Made me stronger and helped me to better align myself in my postures.
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darshana shah

June 2026

I completed my 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses with Alpesh Yoga, and it has been one of the most valuable experiences in my yoga journey. I initially joined as a regular student seeking relief from back pain and sinus issues. As my practice progressed, I experienced significant improvement in both, which inspired me to deepen my understanding of yoga and eventually pursue the teacher training courses. Looking back, I am extremely happy that I made that decision. What sets Alpesh Sir apart is his genuine dedication to his students. He pays close attention to alignment, technique, and understanding, and patiently explains concepts until students gain clarity and confidence. His teaching style is thorough, practical, and easy to understand, making even complex yogic concepts accessible. Along with Alpesh Sir, his team has also been incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Together, they create a learning environment that is welcoming, professional, and encouraging. Beyond the physical practice of yoga, Alpesh Sir shares valuable insights, experiences, and yogic wisdom that help students understand the deeper essence of yoga and how to apply it in daily life. The classes are not only educational but also inspiring, encouraging personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper connection to the practice. The training provided me with a strong foundation that has helped me build and teach my own yoga classes with confidence. His depth of knowledge, attention to detail, authenticity, and passion for teaching make him an exceptional teacher and mentor.
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Henry

April 2026

Came here as a complete beginner of yoga to do the 200h TTC. The amount of improvement I felt over this short time was really incredible to be honest. I learned a lot and the atmosphere here is just very welcoming and supportive, like a little family.
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Nadine Runggaldier

March 2026

Lovely space and teachers. We never got to take Alpesh‘s class (too lazy in the mornings) but he is a great personality and very warm and friendly.
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Cristina Comunian

January 2026

I’ve just completed my 200-hour TTC with Alpesh, and the experience was truly transformative. Alpesh’s teaching is one of a kind—deeply foundational and refreshingly authentic. The consistent emphasis on alignment and muscle activation, day in and day out, rather than rushing into Instagrammable poses, is nothing short of revolutionary. "Leave your shoes and ego outside the shala". Alpesh’s "serious" tone and almost obsessive cues during class hide a big-hearted human being who is deeply attentive to everyone’s individual needs. Weeks after the course, you’ll still hear his cues echoing in your mind—“kneecaps up” and “hip squeeze”—and that’s a very good sign 😊. The training is thoughtfully structured, and the two additional teachers Maithily and Rashmi are equally knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely wonderful human beings. I would recommend this course to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of yoga—not just asana practice, but yoga as a holistic system—using the body and breath as tools to explore far more than physical movement. BONUS point: the food. Fresh, made from scratch every day with so much love and care. I’m still dreaming about the coriander chutney, masala dosa, and endless rivers of masala chai. I have never felt so blessed.
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Madelaine Sirch

January 2026

Alpesh is simply the best! If you’re in India, he is the number one address for authentic and highly knowledgeable yoga classes. I miss this place and all the people so much and hope to come back asap. All the best, Alpesh 🫶🏽
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Josephine Frost

January 2026

I had the best time. The yoga was truly special, the philosophy classes were inspiring and thoughtfully led. There is much to learn. What made it truly unique was the atmosphere—it felt like being part of a family.
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Riccardo Merlano

December 2025

I recently completed my ttc and am so happy i chose Alpeshyoga school. I was welcomed like in a family. The teachers are fantastic, the morning classes with Alpesh are the best i've ever taken. He manages to convey his deep understanding of alignments with extreme precision and passion. Maithily, the theory teacher, with her incredible knowledge and culture, was able to explain her lessons with extreme clarity, always making the class enjoyable and engaging. And finally, Rashmi, with her empathy and depth of soul... Made the evening practices a unique experience that i recommend to everyone. And the food prepared with love by two very sweet ladies... Amazing! For me, they were not just teachers but also true friends... This experience has brought profound changes to me. I thank them all and hope to join them soon for another journey together🙏
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Teo Yes

November 2025

Alpesh thank you for sharing your knowledge! I have an amazing alignment course with this school! The other teachers and the food is incredible as well. I recommend this place for anyone who is searching to learn something and more about yoga ❤️
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שיר מילצ'ן

July 2025

Alpesh is the best yoga teacher!
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Shira Grafi

July 2025

I did a 100-hour course with Alpesh, it was a really good experience, very personal treatment and the course was intimate and varied. Alpesh is a very caring teacher, he knew exactly what each person's strengths are and the points to which they need to pay more attention. Highly recommend, even just to come to a drop-in class in the morning to strengthen your body and get yourself in shape if you can't stay for the course.
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Gemma Bru Ballarà

June 2025

It’s difficult to explain how I felt during the 5 day course I did in Alpesh Yoga. But in a few words, it was all what I need. Two different kind of asana practices which complemented each other, plus pranayama and yoga theory. All really well explained! Moreover I felt like home! All the teachers were welcoming, and all of the know what they were talking about. They were open-minded and they listenend to me when I had questions (I had a lot) even I considered them silly! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom!
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Ceylin Altunç

March 2025

Alpesh is a very good yoga teacher. Although I have been a yoga teacher who has been practicing yoga regularly for years, I have experienced great expansions both physically and spiritually. He holds space very well, knows the body very well and works it like an architect day by day, and he is also very cute. I want to attend his classes again next year for at least 2 months. Alpesh Yoga is the meeting point for yogis and yoginis of all ages from different cultures🪷 Thank you Alpesh
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Yaxi Wang

March 2025

I Took the 8 day alignment with Alpesh which was an amazing experience. As a beginner the course was challenging and I learned so much about the practice of yoga. I had been in a 30 day retreat prior to this course and I learned much more here in 8 days with Alpesh than in the entirety of the 30 days. Alpesh and the other students in the program were also a joy to be around and felt like family. Alpesh even helped me book my train ticket to Mumbai and make sure I got to my destination safely as a first time traveler in India. Would love to take future courses with Alpesh.
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בקי לשם

March 2025

I am happy that I chose to study with Alpesh. The teacher training course was professional and experiential. I am already looking forward to returning for further training. Becky
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Lara Laraz

March 2025

Beautiful place and beautiful people, teachers with great knowledge and passion, alpesh yoga is a great place to gain experience, practice under the supervision of great teachers and wonderful people, from all over the world. I recommend it with all my heart 🌼
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Tania

February 2025

I first met Alpesh in March last year while traveling through India. I attended a drop-in class and ended up staying for five days. Eventually, I continued my travels, attending yoga classes wherever I went—but none of them ever felt the same as with him. For months, our schedules didn’t align for a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), but finally, in December, I had the opportunity to attend his course. It was one of the best decisions I made. Alpesh is an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced teacher who truly understands each student’s individual needs. He pushes you beyond what you think you’re capable of while always ensuring that your practice is safe and aligned. As someone with back issues I deeply appreciated his ability to modify asanas for me, making yoga more accessible while still challenging. If you’re looking for a teacher who will challenge you, support you, and help you grow—not just in asanas but in understanding yoga at a deeper level—I highly recommend learning from Alpesh and his team.
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Diana Brito

January 2025

This was the highlight if my year this year. At first i was kind of frustrated because it wasn’t like the studio we used to see in social media. But being here was a transformation i never expected, alpesh is a good teacher, he can be strict but for me its how it should be, a teacher should always push his students to their limits to learn. I enjoyed my time here and i wished i could’ve stayed longer❤️
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Monakshi Arora

June 2026

The place is really great! I love Alpesh’s classes , they are so nice and they helped me deepen my practice so much! If you are someone who really wants to work on yourself I think this is the place for it . The best part is they are in both mountains and beach cities so it’s a true blessing learning and being there around the lovely environment:)
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Akshat Jain

June 2026

I can’t say enough good things about my time with the team at Alpesh Yoga. Sometimes it’s hard to find a teacher who is both technically brilliant and genuinely kind, but that’s exactly what you get here. I appreciated how much individual attention we received; it made the whole experience feel very personal. I’m heading home feeling refreshed, inspired, and deeply grateful for the lessons I learned on the mat. Whether you’re a beginner or a teacher, you’ll find something special here.
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Ana Berta Arroyo

March 2026

Thank you, Alpesh, for your wonderful energy, your sense of humor, and your intense classes with excellent corrections. I've admired how you've worked with each of us, despite our different languages and levels. Excellent teacher! Thanks to you, I've returned to yoga and I hope to come back next year.
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Mags Grabowska

March 2026

I’m so happy I completed my TTC with Alpesh. He’s an amazing teacher and practitioner whose classes are simply the best I’ve ever attended, on any continent. During the course, I sometimes asked myself if it was easy or difficult, and while the difficult aspect was there, it was purely physical. Learning from Alpesh and Rashmi about yoga was a privilege, and every minute at the school was so precious. The truth is, once you’re there, you feel at home and simply don’t want to leave :) I miss the school so much already, and I feel so, so grateful for the time there! ❤️
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Lisa W

January 2026

I was incredibly lucky to be the only one in my 100-hour TTC course and received exceptional support. The yoga classes were excellent, and all the teachers were very friendly. Alpesh took me under his wing, and I experienced everything as relaxed and very welcoming. I'm grateful for this wonderful experience at Alpesh Yoga and would book there again in a heartbeat.
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yash gupta

January 2026

I recently completed my yoga training with Alpesh Yoga Goa and had a great experience. It really felt like home. Alpesh is a wonderful teacher — a perfect mix of strict and soft — and his teaching is clear, knowledgeable, and straight to the point. The food was also delicious and very nourishing. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic and well-structured yoga experience in Goa.
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Sean D

January 2026

Alpesh is a very experienced and talented yoga teacher. I have been visiting Arambol for many winter holidays and attend Alpesh classes to improve and strengthen my yoga practice. The classes are very focused, alignment is key to get flow. After three weeks I leave much stronger with much improved posture (sternum up, shoulders back, courage). In Alpesh classes I have become good at headstands and other yoga poses I thought were outside of my reach. Its important for me to Listen to learn and I make an effort. (Mostly;) Alpesh yoga studio attracts good interesting people who are fun and supportive. A great environment to learn, grow, connect and have fun. Thank you Alpesh yoga school. I love the studio and energy. Sean London
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Louisa Penrose

December 2025

I have gone to many of Alpesh’s drop in sessions, and decided to do the 5 day alignment course with him! I couldn’t recommend his yoga school enough - he is the best yoga teacher I found throughout India. He is so knowledgeable, firm but very kind and focuses on precise adjustments that change the whole pose. He has taught me so much about yoga, especially all the details you miss out on if you are just practicing in the West! I will be back whenever I am in Goa/Dharamshala - thank you Alpesh!
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Karen Pavey

November 2025

Fantastic teacher. Gave me (a novice) confidence to try all moves in the class. All yoga moves were carefully observed and adapted to the experience and ability of each participant. Will definitely be back next time I am in Arambol
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Louise d'Orléans

July 2025

It was a great experience at Alpesh Yoga, I highly recommend ✨✨
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Andrea Pérez Gutiérrez

June 2025

It was a great and positive experience choosing to take the course at Alpesh Yoga. He was able to share his knowledge with me and help me understand even more, enabling me to better perform the asanas, their alignment, possibilities, and meaning. Likewise, the atmosphere, the classes, and Alpesh's great helpful and kind personality made me feel comfortable and see improvement .Thank you!!!
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Liam Powell

May 2025

Completing the 200hr yoga teacher training course has been a dream of mine for quite a few years now and being able to come to India for this reason was so important. But just as important was finding the right school. I knew I wanted to find a place near the beach which led me onto searching around Goa. When I came across Alpesh Yoga I really felt like this was the place I was meant to complete the course. Their website/instagram and other social media have lots to explore and you can really get a feel for what Alpesh has created at his yoga school. I really appreciated the abundant information and prompt communication from Alpesh when inquiring into what course would be best for me. Once I arrived in Goa, all of the teachers welcomed the students with an opening ceremony in the morning before we started our first class. I felt at home right away. My days during the 200 hour teacher training course were really well structured with a good balance between time in the classroom and time on the mat and the food was absolutely delicious. All 3 of my teachers brought with them so much insight and knowledge and were able to deliver it to us effectively with clear communication. I really enjoyed Alpesh's style of teaching, where he is direct and clear with his instructions, involves everyone in the class and gives a profound insight into the benefits of each Asana. All 3 teachers brought their own unique perspectives and helped guide me deeper into my own practice whilst also learning how to guide students myself. I was also lucky enough to share this experience with the other students. Being a stones throw away from the beach allowed me to really enjoy my free/study time each week, with lots of little villages and towns around Arambol to explore too. I really felt like I found the most amazing place to complete my course and I am grateful to have been led to Alpesh yoga. Thank you for everything Alpesh, I hope to return next season 🙏🏻
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marta zabolewicz

March 2025

Best place to practise yoga - well structured classes with high experienced teacher; great atmosphere, I would definitely come back to Alpesh’s yoga place in Arambol
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Claudia Lowick-Russell

March 2025

I’ve been practicing yoga for five years and I improved more in one month here than in all my previous practice. Alpesh is a dedicated and truly excellent teacher. The Shala is welcoming and the people are serious practitioners. Loved practicing here for more than a month, and I’m coming back next season for the TTC for sure. 10/10 recommend 🙏🏼
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Zeren Kusku

March 2025

Attending Alpesh’s yoga classes is not only highly informative and inspiring but also a lot of fun! Practicing yoga with a true master is a great privilege! Do not miss this opportunity if you’re in Arambol.
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Maren Kellner

February 2025

I enjoyed my time at alpesh's school a lot and learned so much. As I came as a beginner I wouldn't feel comfortable teaching after the ytt but I have a learned a lot about my body and feel much better even weeks after coming home. Thanks alpesh- you are a hero!
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oran solomon

January 2025

I have been doing yoga in many places around the world and around india, and this one might be the best place I've tried. The teachers are very professional. Overall an amazing place if you look for a yoga place in Arambol definitely try this one
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Before You Book

Common questions

  • All course fees are quoted in US dollars. You reserve your seat with a 30% deposit of your chosen course or retreat price and pay the balance in cash or by transfer when you arrive. We confirm availability within 24 hours of your booking before any payment is requested.

  • The deposit is not refundable, but it is fully transferable: if your plans change you can move it to any future batch within 12 months at either campus. The remaining balance is only paid on arrival, so you are never committing the full fee in advance.

  • Yes — book 60 or more days before your start date and you get $50 off any 100-hour course or retreat, or $100 off any 200 or 300-hour course.

  • Your room for the full course duration at either campus, three vegetarian meals a day, the course itself, your manual and props, and your certificate. Flights and visa are not included.

  • Yes. Every course has a tuition-only price for students who prefer to arrange their own stay. Arambol and Bhagsu both have plenty of guesthouses within walking distance of the shala.

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