Teacher Training
The Best Time for a Yoga Teacher Training in Goa (2026-27 Season Guide)
Quick answer: when is the best time for a yoga teacher training in Goa?
Between November and April, Goa’s dry season. That is when Alpesh Yoga teaches at Arambol Beach in North Goa. December to March brings dry, sunny days of around 25–32°C, November is the quieter opening month at around 30°C, and April is when the heat builds and the season winds down. From June to September Goa is in monsoon and we do not teach there. Our 100 and 200 hour courses run at our Dharamshala campus from May to September instead. Every Goa batch of the 22-day 200 hour training costs $700 course only or $1,100 with food and stay, whichever month you pick.
Goa is not a year-round destination, and that is the most useful thing to know before you book a teacher training here. The monsoon arrives in June and closes much of the coast until the autumn. Our own teaching season at Arambol runs from November to April, through the dry months. Pick your month well and you get morning practice by the sea in warm, settled weather. Pick it blind and you may find your chosen school closed.
The 2026-27 Goa season, month by month
Each month inside the season suits a different kind of trainee. The course itself does not change: the curriculum, the shala and the price are the same in every batch. What changes is the weather, the crowd and the feel of the village.
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| Month | Weather | Village and crowds | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | Start of the dry season, around 30°C with sea breezes and cooler evenings | The season opens and the village wakes up; quieter than later months | Trainees who want calm, space and the whole winter ahead after graduating |
| December | Dry and sunny, around 25–32°C | Peak season begins; the village is at its liveliest | Trainees who want a social atmosphere and book early |
| January | Dry and sunny, around 25–32°C | Peak season continues; the village stays at its busiest | Those who booked well ahead |
| February | Warm, dry and settled, around 25–32°C | Still in the dry season, after the December–January peak | Trainees who want settled weather after the peak |
| March | Warm, dry and settled, around 25–32°C | Calmer as the season heads towards its close | Trainees who prefer a quieter village |
| April | The heat builds | The season winds down | Those comfortable with heat; check the Dates & Prices page for what runs |
| June to September | Monsoon on the coast | Much of the village closes | Train at our Dharamshala campus instead |
Live batch dates and seat availability for every course are on the Dates & Prices page. For a fuller picture of the village itself, from airports and food to where to stay, read our Arambol guide for yoga teacher trainees.
Which month should you choose?
- For calm and space, choose November. The season is just opening, the beach is quiet and guesthouses have room. You graduate with the whole Goa winter still ahead of you.
- For atmosphere, choose December or January. These are peak season, the liveliest, busiest months in Arambol, so book well ahead.
- For settled weather with fewer crowds, choose February or March. The days stay warm and dry after the December–January peak.
- If you can only travel June to September, choose Dharamshala. Goa is in monsoon then; our Himalayan campus runs its own season.
Whichever month you pick, the training is the same: a 22-day, Yoga Alliance registered 200 hour course, led by founder Alpesh Patwari, who has 22+ years of teaching and 21 years teaching alignment, making him one of the most experienced alignment teachers working today. If you are new to yoga, our guide to yoga teacher training in Goa for beginners covers what to expect. To see what a training day looks like, read what to expect on a 200 hour training in Goa.
Shorter options inside the Goa season
Not ready for a full training this winter? The same Arambol shala runs fixed-batch alignment courses inside the Goa season: the 5 Day Alignment Yoga Course and the 9 Day Alignment Yoga Intensive. There is also the 11-day 100 hour training. Our 5-day vs 9-day comparison helps you choose, and yoga retreat vs yoga teacher training explains which kind of course fits your goal.
What about June to September?
That is the monsoon on the coast, and we do not teach in Goa then. Our teaching moves to the Himalayas instead: alignment-based courses run at our Bhagsu campus above Dharamshala from May to September, with clear days of around 15–25°C and cool evenings at 2,000 m. If your travel window is the northern summer, that is your campus.
How far ahead should you book?
Booking takes a couple of minutes and no payment: you apply online, we confirm availability within 24 hours, and a 30% deposit then holds your seat. The deposit is transferable to any batch within 12 months if your plans change, and the balance is paid on arrival. December and January are peak season in Arambol, so those are the months where booking well ahead matters most. Travelling from abroad? Our guide for international students covers e-Visa basics, flights into Goa and money. For a full cost breakdown, see how much a 200 hour training in Goa costs.
Goa season, November to April
Choose your month and train at Arambol Beach
The 22-day 200 hour training is $700 course only or $1,100 with food and stay, in every batch of the season. No payment to book: we confirm availability within 24 hours.
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Alpesh Patwari
Founder and lead teacher of Alpesh Yoga, and one of the most experienced teachers of alignment-based yoga. Alpesh has taught alignment for 21 years: precise postures, props and hands-on adjustments that make every pose safe for every body.
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Between November and April, Goa’s dry season, which is when Alpesh Yoga teaches at Arambol Beach. December to March brings dry, sunny days of around 25–32°C. November is quieter, December and January are peak season, and April is when the heat builds and the season winds down.
November is the start of Goa’s dry season, with warm, sunny days of around 30°C, 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.
Not with Alpesh Yoga. Our Goa season runs from November to April, so the first Goa batches of each season start in November. Current batch dates are on the Dates & Prices page.
Not with us. The monsoon arrives in June and closes much of the coast until the autumn, so we do not teach in Goa from June to September. Our Dharamshala campus in the Himalayas runs its season from May to September instead.
December and January are peak season, when Arambol is at its liveliest and busiest, so book well ahead for those months. November is the quieter opening month of the season.
No. The 22-day, Yoga Alliance registered 200 hour training at Arambol Beach is $700 course only or $1,100 with food and stay in every Goa batch. Booking is free, a 30% deposit reserves your seat once we confirm availability, and the balance is paid on arrival.
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