Yoga teacher training group practicing Garudasana (eagle pose) on Arambol Beach, Goa at sunrise

Yoga Alliance Registered School · Goa

100 Hour Alignment Yoga Teacher Training in Goa

An alignment-focused 100-hour, 11-day training at Arambol, Goa — small groups, hands-on guidance, certification you can teach with anywhere in the world.

Arambol, Goa11 days · 100 hoursAll levels welcomeStarts 4 Nov – 14 Nov 2026From$440

Overview

100 Hour Alignment Yoga Teacher Training

Quick answer

Alpesh Yoga’s 100 Hour Alignment Yoga Teacher Training in Goa runs 11 days at Arambol Beach, from $440 (or $600 with food & accommodation). It’s Yoga Alliance registered and all-levels friendly, blending precise Hatha Alignment with Hatha Vinyasa Flow, pranayama and meditation — the first half of the full journey to our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa. See current dates and fees.

Begin your yoga journey with our 100 Hour Alignment Yoga Teacher Training Course in Goa, an 11-day immersive program designed for all levels — from complete beginners to experienced practitioners — seeking a deeper understanding of traditional yoga. This course combines daily Hatha Alignment and Hatha Vinyasa Flow practice with Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy, and Alignment. Whether you’re preparing for advanced teacher training or simply looking to transform your personal practice, this program offers the perfect foundation.

Student lying on his back extending one leg with a yoga belt while the teacher guides the alignment

The whole experience

From the welcome ceremony to the certificate in your hand

A course here is not just 11 days of classes. It opens with a traditional ceremony and closes with one, and everything in between is designed so you leave able to teach — not just able to practise.

  1. Student receiving a tilak blessing from a teacher holding a puja plate during an Alpesh Yoga ceremony at the Arambol shala

    Day one — you are welcomed

    Before a single class, there is a ceremony: a tilak, marigold garlands, and a circle where the whole batch says their name out loud.

  2. Yoga teacher training students balancing together in a Warrior III circle on the beach in Goa

    Every morning — you practise

    Asana at sunrise, alignment worked pose by pose, philosophy and anatomy once the day has warmed up. Six days a week.

  3. Trainees practising a partner-assisted stretch on each other during teaching practicum

    Halfway — you start teaching

    The course turns. You stop being taught and start teaching: hands-on assists, sequencing, and each other as your first students.

  4. Alpesh Yoga graduate presenting her Yoga Alliance 200-hour certificate of completion after the closing ceremony

    Last day — you graduate

    Flower crowns, garlands, and a Yoga Alliance certificate handed to you in person at the closing ceremony. Nothing to wait for in the post.

For the practitioner testing the water

Who these eleven days are for

You practise regularly and you have started wondering what it would be like to teach. You are not ready to commit a full month and a full teacher-training fee to finding out. You have two to four weeks of holiday, you want warm weather and a beach one minute from the mat, and you do not want a school demanding a certificate you do not have. Eleven days is long enough to know whether teaching is something you actually want.

Alpesh Patwari demonstrating Navasana, the boat pose, to students seated around him

Before you book

  • No certificate, no prior training and no teaching experience needed. This course is open to complete beginners.
  • A few months of regular classes helps. You will spend the eleven days refining rather than learning what a downward dog is.
  • Enough general fitness to be on the mat for roughly four hours a day, split between a morning and an afternoon session.
  • Tell us in your booking about injuries, pregnancy, high blood pressure or recent surgery, so your practice is adapted from day one rather than day five.

Outcomes

What you’ll walk away with

  • Hold the foundation postures with correct alignment rather than an approximation of it: sun salutations, standing poses, forward bends and twists
  • Set up blocks, belts and bolsters for yourself, and change a posture to fit your proportions instead of forcing your body into the shape
  • Run a 30 to 45 minute practice on your own, with no video and nobody counting for you
  • Use the core breathing practices outside class, on a bad day, without a teacher in the room
  • Recognise when a class you attend is not teaching alignment, and know what is missing
  • Answer honestly whether you want to go on to a 200 hour training, based on eleven days of doing the work rather than imagining it

Why here

Why Goa for your 100 hours

All Levels Welcome

Build a strong understanding of yoga in a supportive, welcoming environment — no prior experience needed.

Learn Traditional Yoga

Practice authentic Hatha Alignment and Hatha Vinyasa Flow taught by experienced instructors.

Improve Strength & Flexibility

Develop balance, flexibility, posture, and body awareness through daily practice.

Build Inner Awareness

Experience meditation and breathing techniques that promote mental clarity and emotional well-being.

What's included

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Included

  • Full course tuition with small-group, hands-on teaching
  • Course manual and use of all yoga props
  • Alpesh Yoga T-shirt and tote bag
  • Welcome ceremony and graduation ceremony
  • Yoga Alliance certificate on successful completion
  • With-stay package: room near Arambol Beach for the full course
  • With-stay package: 3 daily vegetarian meals, plus tea & coffee
  • Help arranging airport pickup from Goa

Not included

  • Flights and travel to the campus
  • Indian visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and excursions

Curriculum

What you’ll study over eleven days

Module breakdown follows the standard Yoga Alliance framework for the subjects taught on this course (Hatha Alignment, Hatha Vinyasa Flow, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology).

    • Daily traditional Hatha yoga practice
    • Introduction to Hatha Vinyasa Flow sequencing
    • Sun salutations, standing postures, forward bends and twists
    • Building a safe, consistent personal practice
    • Principles of correct alignment in every posture
    • Working with blocks, belts and bolsters
    • Common mistakes and how to correct them safely
    • Body awareness, balance and posture
    • Breath awareness and yogic breathing basics
    • Core pranayama techniques practiced daily
    • Guided meditation for mental clarity and emotional balance
    • Introduction to yoga philosophy and yogic living
    • Functional anatomy for safe practice
    • How alignment protects the joints and spine

A day in the life

A day at the Arambol shala

  1. 07:00 – 08:00

    Self-study and self-practice

  2. 08:30 – 10:15

    Alignment

  3. 10:30 – 11:30

    Break

  4. 11:30 – 12:30

    Yoga philosophy

  5. 12:30 – 14:00

    Anatomy, teaching methodology and alignment

  6. 14:00 – 14:30

    Lunch

  7. 14:30 – 16:00

    Homework and rest

  8. 16:00 – 16:30

    Karma yoga

  9. 16:30 – 18:00

    Vinyasa flow practice

  10. 18:00 – 19:30

    Break and free time

  11. 19:30

    Dinner

This is our standard training day. Timings can shift with the weather, the season and what the group needs on a given day.

Dates & fees

Upcoming dates & pricing

$50 off any 100hr course or retreat, $100 off any 200/300hr course when you book 60+ days before your start date.

4 Nov – 14 Nov 2026Goa
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6 Jan – 16 Jan 2027Goa
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5 Feb – 15 Feb 2027Goa
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Pricing

Course only (no food & stay)

$440USD

$132 deposit (30%)

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With food & accommodation

Most chosen

$600USD

$180 deposit (30%)

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Couple package (per person, with stay)

$500USD

$150 deposit (30%)

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Reserve your seat with a 30% deposit — balance in cash or transfer on arrival. Fully transferable to any batch within 12 months. Refund policy

Inside the course

Eleven days at the Arambol shala

Yoga teacher training class practising together on Arambol Beach, Goa
Student in standing forward fold on a mat in the open-air shala at Arambol
Student using a yoga belt for a supine hamstring stretch during props-based alignment practice
Yoga student in namaste receiving a blessing during the opening ceremony of her teacher training course
Smiling Alpesh Yoga graduate holding her 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate of completion, wearing a marigold garland and flower crown
A sandy lane in a North Goa coastal village in late afternoon light, coconut palms leaning over low painted houses and the sea at the far end
A sandy footpath running between coconut palms and opening onto an empty beach at sunrise in North Goa

Taught by Alpesh Patwari, Reejo. Meet the teachers

Accommodation & food

Where you’ll stay in Arambol

The "With food & accommodation" package includes your room for all 11 days, three vegetarian meals a day, and help arranging your arrival — so you can focus on the training.

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Student stories

What graduates say

Completing the 200-hour yoga teacher training course has been a dream of mine for quite a few years now. The training was well structured, with a good balance between time in the classroom and time on the mat.

Liam Powell

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

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A very good yoga teacher… great expansions both physically and spiritually.

Ceylin Altunç

5.0

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I improved more in one month here than in all my previous practice.

Claudia Lowick-Russell

5.0

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Reviews from Google

What our students say on Google

Rated 4.9 across 156+ Google reviews

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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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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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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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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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FAQ

Common questions

  • Yes. The 100 hour Alignment Yoga TTC is designed for beginners and enthusiasts who want a strong, safe foundation. Classes are small, the pace is progressive, and the alignment-and-props approach means every posture is adapted to your body rather than the other way around.

  • You receive an Alpesh Yoga 100 hour certificate from our Yoga Alliance registered school. It is a foundation course — a flexible first stage if you plan to complete your full 200 hour teacher training later, either with us or elsewhere.

  • Founder Alpesh Patwari has trained under Usha Devi in Rishikesh since 2006. The course teaches precise alignment, the use of props (blocks, belts, bolsters) and safe adjustments alongside traditional Hatha Alignment and Hatha Vinyasa Flow practice.

  • You choose: $440 covers the course only, or $600 includes your room near Arambol Beach and three vegetarian meals a day for the full 11 days. Traveling as a couple? It is $500 per person with stay ($1,000 total).

  • November is the start of Goa’s dry season — warm sunny days around 30°C with sea breezes and cooler evenings. Pack light cotton practice clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, a light layer for evenings and sandals. Mats and props are provided at the shala.

  • Book online (it takes about 2 minutes, no payment required). We confirm availability within 24 hours and send a deposit link for 30% of your chosen course or retreat price; the balance is paid in cash or by transfer when you arrive. The deposit is transferable to any batch within 12 months.

  • Most nationalities can attend on a standard Indian tourist e-visa, which covers yoga courses at registered schools. Apply online at least 2–3 weeks before travel; message us on WhatsApp if you have questions about the process.

Choosing

Is this the right one for you?

Goa or Dharamshala?

The same 100 hours run in Dharamshala, but the weighting is different. Goa gives you more alignment and prop work, warm mornings, and an afternoon break you can swim through. Dharamshala gives you more breath and sitting practice, cold starts, and a village that is dark and quiet by six. Choose Goa if the physical craft is what you came for and you want a holiday around it.

100 hours, or a different level?

The 200 hour is the certificate studios ask for. This is not that. It is the honest first eleven days, at $440 instead of $700. If you already know you want to teach, book the 200 hour and skip this one. If you are not sure, this answers the question without asking you for three weeks and a career decision first.

Ready when you are

Come and find out if teaching is for you

Booking takes about two minutes and costs nothing. We confirm your seat within 24 hours, then hold it with a 30% deposit that transfers to any batch within 12 months. The balance is paid when you arrive.

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