30 Day 300-Hour Training in Yoga Therapeutics and Ayurveda in the Bhakti Yoga Ashram, Cusco, Perú
A 300-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Immersion Rooted in Bhakti Tradition
Join Chaitanya and Shyam Vallabhi in the Sacred Valley of Peru for a transformative 300-hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training rooted in living Bhakti tradition. With more than two decades of experience training teachers and guiding over 1,500 students worldwide, they steward the Bhakti Yoga School and lead this immersion from within a family-centered ashram community.
Instructions are offered in English and Spanish.
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Highlights
- 300-hour Yoga Alliance–Eligible Certification
- 100-hour Therapeutic & Restorative Yoga Training
- 100-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy & Lifestyle
- 50-hour Thai Yoga Massage Certification
- Daily meditation, pranayama & kirtan in a living Bhakti ashram
- 29 nights' eco-ashram stay in the Sacred Valley of Peru
- Farm-to-table Ayurvedic vegetarian meals
- Guided hikes to Inkan sites and optional ceremonies
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
28 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 10
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Temazcal
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wedding
Lodging will be in comfortable ecological buildings during the course and in shared or private rooms. The artistically designed adobe rooms await you, all with beautiful views of the Incan mountains and Sacred Vilcamayu River.
Program
Set on a spacious eco-ashram campus surrounded by mountains, rivers, and sacred Inkan sites, this training weaves therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda, Thai Yoga Massage, and devotional practice into one integrated path. Grounded in authentic Indian lineage and ashram life, students experience daily meditation, pranayama, kirtan, and study alongside hands-on clinical application and mentorship.
Step onto a sacred path that goes beyond certification — live your yoga fully, strengthen your teaching, and awaken your highest potential on and off the mat.
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
300-Hour Sacred Path Yoga Teacher Training
%This immersive program offers a complete, integrative journey into yoga’s wisdom, designed to refine your teaching, deepen your personal practice, and expand your understanding of yoga as a sacred path. Over the course of the training, you will explore:
- Therapeutic Yoga & Restorative Practices – adapting yoga for all bodies, preventing injuries, and integrating restorative, Yin, and Yoga Nidra practices
- Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy – doshas, lifestyle rhythm, Abhyanga & Shirodhara, nutrition, detox support, women’s health
- Thai Yoga Massage – partner-based movement, hands-on techniques, energy lines, meditative touch
- Advanced Asana & Alignment – peak poses, backbends, inversions, and arm balances with biomechanics and anatomy-based awareness
- Pranayama, Meditation & Kirtan – daily breathwork, meditation, and devotional chanting modeled on traditional ashram life
- Bhakti Yoga Philosophy & Sacred Texts – study of the Bhagavad Gita, mantra, and Vedic teachings
- Vedic Astrology & Human Design – explore energetic patterns, life cycles, and alignment with your unique design
- Teaching Methodology & Sequencing – practice teaching, intelligent class design, theming, storytelling, and trauma-sensitive approaches
- Yoga for Stress & Emotional Wellbeing – tools for nervous system regulation and holistic mental health
- Ceremony & Spiritual Connection – fire rituals, cacao, Temezcal ceremonies, and sacred valley excursions
- Ecological & Ashram Living – immerse in a family-led ashram community, mindful living, and connection to nature
Step Into the Sacred Path
Beyond the course content, this training provides you with the opportunity to live yoga as a way of being. In the heart of the Sacred Valley, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and sacred sites, you’ll be guided by seasoned teachers who truly and authentically live the practices they teach.
Come ready to grow, to heal, and to serve. Leave with not only a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification but also a deeper understanding of yourself, a renewed connection to nature, and a lifelong spiritual family.
Ceremony and Devotion
Daily meditation, pranayama, kirtan, and ceremonial offerings are woven into the rhythm of your days, making spiritual practice a living experience rather than theory.
Beyond the Mat: Nature & Culture
- Guided sacred hikes and meditation walks through the Sacred Valley
- Andean ceremonies honoring Pachamama and the Apus
- Quiet riverside reflection and integration
Connection with Lineage
Direct lineage from India with Bhakti Yoga teachings, mantra, meditation, and philosophy. Manuals and accessories for therapeutic studies provided.
Sample Daily Schedule
Morning
- 07:00 – Pranayama and meditation
- 08:00 – Yoga philosophy class
- 09:00 – Breakfast
- 10:00 – Yoga theory and philosophy
- 11:00 – Asana study or yoga therapy
- 12:00–13:30 – Master yoga class or massage practice
Afternoon
- 13:30 – Lunch and rest
- 15:30 – Yoga philosophy and discussion
- 16:30 – Asana practice or yoga therapy
- 17:30 – Evening yoga class or ceremony
Evening
- 19:00 – Dinner and reflection
Highlights at a Glance
- Expansive eco-ashram campus with multiple teaching halls, gardens, and open-air pavilions
- Connection with horses, llamas, and alpacas for grounding and inspiration
- Sattvic Ayurvedic vegetarian meals to nourish body and spirit
- Holistic experiences through excursions and sacred ceremonies
- Authentic guidance from seasoned teachers with decades of dedication
- A unique blend of immersive ashram life and cultural accessibility, just 20 minutes from Pisac with cafés, artisan markets, and holistic events
Included excursions
- Guided Meditations in Sacred Andean Sites: Journey beyond the mat with meditation sessions held at powerful historical and natural locations in the Sacred Valley, weaving yoga with the land’s ancient energy.
- Cacao and Rose Ceremonies & Traditional Temazcal: Engage your senses and spirit through heart-opening plant ceremonies and sweat-lodge rites rooted in ancient ritual traditions.
These immersive experiences are thoughtfully included to deepen your spiritual connection—honoring both the teachings of yoga and the sacredness of the Peruvian Andes.
Instructors
Shyam Vallabhi
Shyam Vallabhi is an international yoga teacher and Ayurveda therapist with over 25 years of experience. She integrates yoga, Ayurveda, and therapeutic practices to support healing and transformation, traveling yearly to India to continue her studies and guide students into the roots of the tradition. With a background in anthropology and human and environmental work, her teaching bridges tradition with real-life integration. She has been featured at Bali Spirit Festival, Cali Yoga Fest, Ecuador Yoga Festival, and Peru Yoga Festival.
Chaitanya Nitai Das
Chaitanya is the Director of the Bhakti Yoga School with principal ashrams in Cusco and Colombia. Originally from Peru, Chaitanya has lived in ashrams and monasteries in South America, USA, and India, studying and teaching yoga, Vedic astrology, and yoga philosophy for over 35 years. A teacher’s teacher, he has trained and guided over 2,000 students with many of them opening their own communities and schools around the world. He was initiated into the Vedic culture by his spiritual teacher S. Atulananda A. Through his presence, he creates a grounded and supportive space of transformation.
Location
Set in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, just 45 minutes from Cusco and 25 minutes from Pisac, this eco-yoga ashram is a spacious retreat center surrounded by mountains, rivers, and sacred energy. Built with ecological and artistic design, it offers the yogic lifestyle of simple living, higher thinking.
The large campus features hiking trails, a flowing river, and friendly animals like horses and llamas, creating a natural sanctuary for deep rest and inspiration. Guests can explore Incan ruins, mystical sites, and vibrant local markets or enjoy nearby vegetarian and vegan cafés.
Features
Activities
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Temazcal
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
Food
You will be provided with three gourmet vegetarian meals a day. Most of the food comes from the onsite organic garden or from neighbors.
All meals and housing is included during the teacher training retreat
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
When you are not immersed in training, the Sacred Valley offers a wealth of opportunities to explore and connect:
- Visit nearby Incan archaeological sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Moray
- Take a day trip to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Explore Pisac market, famous for artisanal crafts, textiles and local culture
- Hike scenic trails through the Andean mountains and valleys
- Experience local cacao ceremonies and traditional Andean healing practices
- Visit natural hot springs for deep relaxation and rejuvenation
- Enjoy vegan and vegetarian cafés and restaurants in nearby towns
- Shop for crystals, sacred tools and handmade jewelry in artisan markets
- Take part in sound healing sessions, breathwork and plant medicine ceremonies (optional and off-site)
- Explore Peruvian culture and cuisine with local guides and community activities
Spa treatments
Spa treatments are not included in the training package, but you can book personalized healing and detox sessions during your stay, such as:
- Traditional Thai yoga massage: A meditative full-body treatment using assisted stretches and pressure points to release tension and restore balance
- Ayurvedic massage and therapies: Warm herbal oil treatments designed to nourish the body, calm the mind and balance doshas
- Shirodhara: A deeply relaxing Ayurvedic therapy where warm herbal oil is gently poured over the forehead to calm the nervous system and promote mental clarity
- Yoga detox programs: Gentle cleansing practices (kriyas, pranayama and diet support) to purify the body and mind
- Ayurveda detox and panchakarma: Traditional, holistic detoxification therapies to restore balance and vitality
- Reiki and energy healing: Hands-on energy work to clear blockages and encourage deep emotional and energetic healing
- Sound healing sessions: Vibrational therapy with singing bowls and sacred instruments to harmonize energy
What's included
- 29 nights of accommodation in the eco-yoga ashram in the Sacred Valley of Peru
- Organic, farm-to-table vegetarian or vegan meals served three times daily
- Daily pranayama, meditation and kirtan practice
- Two to three yoga asana classes per day (including advanced, therapeutic, yin or restorative, AcroYoga and partner work)
- Daily yoga philosophy and Vedic study classes
- Ayurveda and Vedic astrology workshops
- Human design exploration sessions
- Thai yoga massage and healing touch workshops
- Fire rituals, cacao and rose ceremonies and Andean despacho offerings
- Sweat lodge (temazcal) experience
- Guided hikes, meditative nature walks and excursions to Sacred Valley sites
- Group integration circles and mentorship support
- All program manuals, workbooks and training materials
- Use of ashram facilities including meditation spaces, hiking trails, river access and gardens
- Community seva (selfless service) opportunities
- Yoga Alliance certification upon completion of training requirements
- Wi-Fi access in designated areas
What's not included
- Airfare to and from Peru
- Airport transfers (can be arranged for an additional fee)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Spa treatments, massages or private healing sessions
- Optional extra excursions or tours not listed in the program
- Laundry service
- Additional nights of accommodation before or after the training
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 25 per person
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
17 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ). Transfer from and to the airport is not included, but it is available for an additional cost of 25 USD. Upon your reservation, you will be provided with detailed arrival instructions and the organizer will help you book a taxi if necessary.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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