Yoga For Life Institute

The location of the house is so close to the beach and the old town meaning you don’t feel cut off from the buzz of Marbella if you want to go. The experience was very different for me as I’ve never done anything like this but by the end of the trip, the group were all like family.

Maribel has an excellent knowledge of all things yoga and comes from an impressive lineage of masters.

Come prepared to live the yoga lifestyle and be open to the experience including meditation, chanting and healthy diet.

My yoga teacher training was truly life-changing. The teachers guided us with depth, patience, and real wisdom — not just asana, but breath, awareness, and the subtle foundations of yoga. Every class pushed me to grow while feeling completely supported. I leave this training more grounded, more confident, and fully inspired to share yoga with others. Maribel is an amazing cook as well.An unforgettable journey that I would recommend to anyone serious about transforming their practice and themselves.

Maribel is a a true Yogi & a wonderful teacher with so much knowledge on a subject she is truly passionate about. It's a true 'Indian' experience of learning the 8 limbs of Yoga & how to teach it, in the lovely climate & town of Marbella. The best of both worlds! The villa is very Spanish, homely & comfortable. Easy access to the rest of Marbella with its lovely old town & promenade. Have a look on her website (www.yogaforlifeinstitute.com) - you can also book on there. A very enjoyable experience - thank you Maribel !

The location was fantastic, between the sea and the mountains. 10 min walk to beach and town, lots of amenities available. The villa is large with the bonus of a swimming pool and lots of space to practice yoga, including its own Shala. Maribel is a fantastic teacher, kind, caring and supportive. She has been practicing and teaching many years and has a wealth of knowledge and many spiritual stories to tell. She also cooks all the food, you will enjoy big brunches and tasty dinners. Margot is also a fantastic teacher, always smiling and brings a different dynamic, teaching Ashtanga vinyasa. There is a lot of focus on pranayama and meditation as well as the asanas.

If you want to do YTT or just to deepen your knowledge or spirituality I highly recommend Yoga for Life Institute. You will make new friends, form deep connections and learn to worry less and live in the present. Namaste!

There is so much to love! Maribel is an incredible teacher - so knowledgeable and so much experience to share. I feel honored to have had her as my YTT instructor. The course content and itinerary were exactly as outlined yet I learned so much more than I'd hoped - from meditation to breathing to postures to yoga history & theory. There were only 3 of us so we had a lot of focused time, which I appreciated. And we were able to have some really nice conversations during our meals, which were delicious and healthy. You can expect a lot of fruits, veggies, beans, legumes, bread, seeds, nuts, eggs, porridge, etc. And Maribel prepares it all! She is amazing! Although we had set meal times, the kitchen is open anytime for a snack, tea, or coffee. The villa is large and comfortable (albeit a little dark inside). I had a shared room and it was fine but there were only 2 of us. Shower time will be trickier w/ 4 ppl. It is located very close to the beach and near old town Marbella (so quaint!). The bus station is within walking distance if you want to journey away from town during your day(s) off (I recommend Estepona!). We had some unique experiences in the studio and at the villa - Cuban dance lessons, chair yoga, and evening meditation with locals. In addition, our daily breaks were great for studying or just going for a walk. Maribel and Margot both provide a thoughtful and amazing experience! I highly recommend any retreat with Maribel and at this location!

Honestly, I spent a wonderful week in Marbella and will certainly come again next year!!! I arrived tired and stressed, but now, after one week at Maribel´s Yoga and Qigong retreat I do feel like reborn and energized. Both Maribel and Margot are very warm-hearted and attentive persons and made my stay very enjoyable. They adapt everything to your individual needs (yoga, food, timing..), which is very kind. It feels like home! The villa is gorgeous and has a beautiful big pool and a sort of courtyard/garden, all nicely decorated in the Andalusian style. My room was nice, quiet and with lots of spacious wardrobes. The bed is veeeery comfortable (nicely soft)!! The food was always healthy and nutritious, and Maribel was so kind that she adapted the food to my specific dietary restrictions! Both Maribel and Margot are great Yoga teachers with lots of experience. The location is just great - close to the beautiful old town and the beach as well.

Thank you so much Maribel and Margot for such an unforgettable week!!

From the moment I arrived I was made very welcome by both Maribel and Margot, my room was spacious clean and bright. The whole villa is beautiful and there is plenty of space. Maribel is a very passionate person, her teaching sessions in both theory and practical were always well structured and she puts so much into them. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the sessions so enjoyable.

The food was always nutritious and delicious, again all cooked by Maribel, this lady worked so hard to ensure we all had a comfortable experience whilst learning.

Margot is a great Yoga instructor also and helped us all immensely with our yoga teachings. We had some sessions with her also and nothing is too much trouble. I would definitely come here again, it is in a lovely location close to the beach, shops and is quiet. I am so glad I chose this programme to do my 200hr Yoga Teacher Training

Loved doing my 200 HR YTT here! To start, the location& villa were awesome! It was quick walk to the beach, bus stop, & old town. The instructor, Maribel, is an extremely well knowledgeable teacher! She has years of experience that she shares with us during lecture and throughout the day. You can feel her warmth & positive energy through her smile making it is very easy to learn and practice yoga from her. Did my training in January so we did a lot of our training in the studio or in the villa but when it was warm we did it on the pier on the beach (which is super close to the house). The food provided was actually really good! The villa was nice too, I booked a single room w bathroom & got the double room to myself & my own bathroom in hall bc there wasn't a lot of people at the training in January. I was a tad disappointed at first but the room turned out to be great. The shared quad room one seemed like it has the best views tho.

All in all, I recommend taking your YTT through here! If you're looking for a YTT by the beach that also varies on intensity based on your personal skill level/pace of the group this is the place! I also appreciated that we were exposed to the yogic lifestyle but never forced to do anything that we were unsure of or didn't want which is very important in a YTT!!!!!!!!!!

If your looking for a YTT that you can also leave the villa to explore mid day/nights/Sunday this is the place. Loved the yoga/free time balance!

The physical practice was very enjoyable, especially when the weather was good enough to practice outside at the beach or the poolside.

The theory element of the course was made very interesting by Maribel.

Marbella seafront was a 15 minute walk away so for me, who struggles to be in company on a residential course all day every day, it was very easy to go out and spend time in solitude or on facetime with family.

I liked swimming in the sea and the pool at the villa when I had the opportunity.

Die Yoga-Trainer-Ausbildung war eine unglaubliche Erfahrung, die mein Leben in vielerlei Hinsicht bereichert hat. Von Anfang an war die Organisation und Struktur des Programms klar und gut durchdacht, was mir ein sicheres Gefühl gab und mich dazu ermutigte, mich voll und ganz auf die Reise einzulassen.

Maribel ist nicht nur sehr erfahren und kompetent, sondern auch unglaublich leidenschaftlich und engagiert. Sie hat nicht nur die theoretischen und praktischen Grundlagen des Yoga vermittelt, sondern auch ein tiefes Verständnis für die Philosophie und die spirituelle Seite des Yoga ermöglicht. Ich kann diese Yoga-Trainer-Ausbildung jedem empfehlen, der nicht nur Yoga unterrichten möchte, sondern auch eine persönliche Entwicklung vielleicht auch Lebensveränderung will.

Die Lernumgebung war unterstützend und inspirierend. Egal, ob man bereits viel Yoga-Erfahrung mitbrachte oder noch am Anfang stand – es wurde auf jeden Teilnehmer individuell eingegangen, und es gab immer Raum für Fragen und persönliche Entwicklung. Der Austausch mit den anderen Teilnehmerinnen war ebenfalls sehr wertvoll und hat die Ausbildung zu einer bereichernden Gemeinschaftserfahrung gemacht.

Maribel hat sehr viel Erfahrung und kennt die Yogaphilosophie aus dem ff.

Sie nimmt Anregungen sehr schnell auf und verändert die Lage.

I had an exceptional vacation in Marbella, Spain, where I learned a great deal from Maribel. She generously shared valuable information about both theoretical and practical aspects of yoga pedagogy, straight from the heart. Additionally, she included other yoga masters, such as Gisela and Jose, who further enriched our learning experience. I went from being a low-energy person to feeling energized without needing to drink coffee in the morning. She taught us four types of pranayama (breathing techniques), which have been incredibly beneficial.

We also learned basic postures (asanas), and she demonstrated how to teach restorative yoga for the elderly, as well as hip-opening exercises and yoga for pregnant women, guided by Gisela. Another highlight of the course was teaching each other and the sound bath session conducted by Gisela.

I cannot thank Maribel enough; she showed us every possible way to lead our own yoga teaching lives. The 200 hours were worth the time and money. The course exceeded my expectations in terms of how it affected my spirit and energy. Maribel is a relaxed teacher with a considerate and warm heart. She tried to accommodate everyone's situation and level. I am grateful to her and for the lovely group I took the course with.

We learned together and from each other. Marbella is a great place to do the course as well; you can walk on the beach and enjoy restaurants and shopping. I am grateful for everything. Thank you, Maribel!

Maribel is a wonderful yoga teacher. Loved her classes and her person. She is a caring instructor sharing her lifeexperience. Missing yoga at the beachfront already! The accommodation was very nice close to the beach and lovely swimming area. Also she provided the hungry group with loads of nice food. I could paid more for the experience and still think it was worth the money.

Les cours étaient adaptés à tous les niveaux et bien expliqués. L'hébergement était très bien près de toutes les commodités, de la mer et la montagne. Les repas: un délice.

Yoga in Marbella is a dream!

If the weather is good, it is mainly practiced outside.

The daily morning yoga sessions during sunrise on the pier were my absolute highlight of this trip.

Maribel has an incredible amount of knowledge and many experiences that she enjoys sharing with the participants.

Every dinner is freshly prepared with love by Maribel.

She takes care of everything and is always a trustworthy contact who wants to meet the needs of all participants.

I would repeat this trip at any time.

It was a great training with well balanced exercises schedule, as well as theory sessions and practice focused on teaching skills. Maribel created a beautiful atmosphere allowing each participant to feel equally accepted and free to be themselves. She was also very open about her experiences sharing a lot of stories from her travels to India and other parts of the world. The course is designed in a manner that introduced us to 8 limbs/steps of yoga in a sequencial order letting us experience the importance of embracing this holistic system.

Location and accommodation of this course is truly a paradise. Most of our classes took place outdoors next to the sea which added to quality of our training. I was the only person following whole-food plant based diet and Maribel always made sure that I had enough food accommodating my diet preference, when other participants enjoyed lacto-ovo meals.

I strongly recommend this course to anybody embarking on a journey to become a yoga teacher or if you are seeking to deepen your understanding and practice of yoga that goes much beyond picture perfect asanas.

Maribel was so informative, kind, gentle, and helpful! The food was top notch! The views were incredible and we learned a lot!

Everything. The whole Journey was a Huge experience! One of my best vacations. Maribel has a huge Knowledge and gave this to us with fun Spontaneity and humour.

It was a pleasant experience for me, I learned many things from Maribell, and the location was beautiful, close to the sea, where we practiced yoga every morning!

-Intense albeit interesting schedule

-Teacher herself: shared knowledge and inspiring stories

-Small group where all individual wishes could be met

-Location: directly at the sea, Marbella as city is lovely as bell

-Price to quality

Maribel is an absolute inspiration. Can honestly say i couldn’t have wished for a better instructor and experience. I’ve learnt so much and feel completely ready to teach my own yoga classes thanks to Maribel’s guidance. She is a very special person. I would do it all again in a heart beat. ❤️

Maribel is the most inspirational, knowledgeable and brilliant teacher I could have wished for, and more.

She's kind, caring and funny, a fabulous cook, spontaneous...and never boring!

I had the most wonderful experience in her beautiful Ashram..

I learnt so much physically, mentally and spiritually..

If you have a chance to do your training with her, you will feel as lucky and grateful as I do...

Thankyou so much Maribel..

You very bright star 🙏💫

In these past weeks I learned so much about yoga. Maribel is a wonderful teacher, who provides you with the most wholesome knowledge about both the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga. She also took us to special places in the area around Marbella and cooked the most delicious food.

I would recommend this teacher training to anyone who wants to dive deeper into yoga. You will learn so many things for yourself and have lots of things to share in case you want to teach yoga afterwards.

L'accueil parfait, Maribel est généreuse, compétente, patiente, professionnelle, bel accompagnement pour la réussite, un vrai soleil. Le cadre est enchanteur, les locaux très propres, la plage à pieds.. Chaque jour Maribel nous a réservé de belles surprises.

J'hésitais car je n'avais jamais testé ce genre ''d'achat'' sur le net, n'hésitez pas... foncez !

Maribel is a very nice person and experienced Yoga teacher creating a pleasant mood and feel. Each participant got a personalized support during the stay and knowledgeable guidance throughout the training in a small group. It encouraged me to continue with yoga teacher training in the future. Thank you, Maribel

I very much liked our yoga teacher who was taught by different Indian masters herself.

A large knowledge and understanding of the physical part of yoga, and also of the true thought behind yoga.

The food was also excellent.

I never ate so many fruits and veggies at the same time. And then the beach, the trees, the pool, Everything fit perfectly🙏💜✨💜✨💜

I recommend this course to anyone wanting to do a yoga teacher training.

Maribel is an amazing teacher full of pure joy, love and great experience to share!

It really is a life changing experience, you can book this training with your eyes closed, you will not regret!

I was inspired by Maribel's enthusiasm and knowledge, I learned so much from her.

Maribel is a wonderful yoga master and beautiful spiritual soul. This training was everything I hoped it to be.

Maribel have big,and longer,.

experience and know all kinds of Yoga. learn how to teach and drive a class

Maribel is a true lady and passionate about Yoga, the Philosophy & the lifestyle. I loved that she was so dedicated to her craft and had a wealth of knowledge about the different schools of Yoga , the asanas as well as meditation, and Pranayama. I had no idea that i would learn so much and felt very lucky to have had Maribel as an instructor. I would not hesitate to recommend this institute to anyone . It not only met my expectations but exceeded them and I am very grateful to Maribel .

Yoga teacher training in Marbella lead by Maribel is wonderful. I learnt a lot with her.

The food is healthy, the accomodation perfect, near the beach, with a garden where you can practice.

Highly recommend for people who wants to improve, developp their knowledge. In the end of the session you are ready to teach!!

Pour les Français qui hésitent ( les cours sont en anglais), le cours est accessible avec un anglais intermédiaire.

Namasté, Maribel

Thank a lot

Despite the setbacks I met a very nice group of people.

Maribel is a great yoga teacher with great knowledge and experience in yoga/meditation/pranayama.

The location is lovely, due to the large group size, we stayed in a different house, which was 15 min away from the beach unlike the advertised 5 min but it was still very nice, large villa with garden and pool. The group people and guest instructors Jose, Helene and Christina were really great.

- Maribel is truly passionate about yoga. I could see a big sparkle and clarity in her eyes which was a big motivation for me to go deeper into my own practice.

- The villa was nice, clean and comfortable.

- There was no test at the end, so I didn’t feel under pressure at all.

- We had a lot of free time to take rests and enjoy the surroundings.

- I’ve learned a lot about Hatha Yoga and left the course feeling ready for and looking forward to teach my own classes.

The people on the course were lovely. Yosé was a great instructor.

This was honestly the best money I have ever spent! Maribel was such a fantastic teacher and a fountain of knowledge. Her experience and the way she conducts the training was fantastic and really approachable! Perfect for anyone who is looking to start their YTT journey :) Also her cooking was amazing!! The small group (6 of us) ensured that a family atmosphere was built easily. All meals were eaten together which allowed for lovely chats about everything and anything :) The beach was a 5 minute walk away so you could go for a walk any time you felt like :)

everything was amazing. this was more than just a teacher training. it was coming home to a family of like-minded souls. i was able to deepen my yoga practice and learn more about alignment and adjustment, which was what i cared about before coming. and then i just received so much more than i expected. the location is amazing, just a few minutes walk from a beautiful beach. i was able to take time for myself and my healing process, and felt totally supported by the people who shared this training with me (naturally Maribel included). my body and mind felt nourished and taken care for with all the pranayama at the beach, the healing asanas, the long relaxations, the nourishing food and the great conversations. i am so grateful for having taken part to this experience and feel very inspired for my future opportunities as a yoga teacher, i've received so many tools for feeling confident in teaching. gracias Maribel!!! ❤

The yoga 200 training course is the best gift I gave to myself. The course is very complete and Includes Yoga techniques, Anatomy and physiology, Yogic philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics, Teaching methodology - the Art of teaching.

Maribel is an incredible person, experienced yoga guru with more than 30 years of yoga practice. The whole experience is very special. The food she cooks is very tasty, location is just within 2 min from the beach. The house is spacious and have everything you need.

I can only recommend this course. I feel confident to start my yoga teacher career with the practice and knowledge I gained throughout this course.

It is a course that changes your mind and body.

Thank you Maribel.

Yoga teacher training in Marbella lead by Maribel was just so wonderful. Definitely better than I expected. Maribel has so many experience and knowledge to share. I learnt a lot with her. Also, her yoga classes are totally amazing! Moreover, she is the best cook and I enjoyed the food she cooked for us so much! There is nothing I can complain about. Everything was just perfect. Accomodation, location very close to the beach, yoga classes, food. We were only 4 girls which made it also very familiar and nice. Highly recommend to everyone who wants to know more about yoga philosophy and practice.

The YTT with Maribel and Fernando was a wondeful and enriching experience (that I would not want to miss.)

Especially for the first YTT it was great, as one gets an overview over all differents styles and sides of Yoga.

Futhermore Maribel is an amazing cook and we always looked forward to our meals. Everything is vegetarian and vegan.

The location with a swimming pool and the beach at 5 minute waking distance were the cherry on top of the pie.:)

Thank you Maribel and Fernando for this great time!

This YTT was better than I had expected! The teaching was great and so was everything else. Maribel is such a lovely person with so much knowledge! The food was amazing, the yoga manual was great and the atmosphere was simply perfect. I really loved it and didn’t want it to end! I can really recommend this YTT!

I learned so much and enjoyed the location and food. I had such a magical experience and strongly recommend!

The teachers took care of us and our individual level. They created a safe space so it was easy to feel good and to learn. the Pool and the Beach were nice for a break between the yoga session and the healthy food was amazing. This training is grounded and real - not commercialized. You learn a lot about the whole yoga lifestyle. I can really recommend it.

Maribel was an excellent teacher with a warm heart and lots of experience. She gave classes in Spanish and English and as such I believe my Spanish has improved. I am a fussy eater but the vegan/vegetarian home cooked food available was of an excellent quality. The standard of the accommodation was functional and simple but this was all we needed as most of our free time was spent by the accommodation's pool or at the beach - which was only a 5 minute walk away. Overall - a life changing experience in a lovely environment, which was well worth the money.

Tout dans l'ensemble

La habitación es grande con baño incorporado y acceso a terraza

3 semanas de desconexión total en un lugar agradable. He aprendido mucho con Maribel, no sola la practica pero lo que es la esencia del yoga. Entre meditacion, practicas, cantantado y comidas Maribel traemos su experiencia de vida con historia preciosa.

Muchas gracias para todo. Une cambiado en mi cuerpo, y mi mente esta haciendo !

Espero verte de nuevo Maribel !

Thankyou very much for a wonderful experience. This course was great for the variety of types of yoga we studied, hatha, yin, vinasa, kundalini.... It was great to open your knowledge on all aspects of yoga. Including also different types of meditation to be able to find yours and the different breathing techniques!

The hours are perfect, the idea being to set in a real yogic lifestyle, but leaving enough free time to appreciate the beautiful beach and sunny Marbella! A a really interesting and fun time with maribel. Thank you

What a wonderful experience that was. The value for this yoga teacher training, from what I can see is up there in the best of Spain. In return, you receive an incredible amount of knowledge that you really cant put a price on. I am so grateful to have studied under Maribel and I would recommend the experience to anyone at all. She is a very generous, kind soul with a hear in the right place to connect with and guide her students, she has a long career with a lot of experience and her professionalism really shows. Maribel is an inspiration for what she is doing and I hope that many more people will have the opportunity to soak in her knowledge.

This was an excellent experience! Learned so much about Yoga, asanas, meditation, breathing techniques.... The schedule of the day was perfect and the atmosphere friendly and easy-going. The place was close to the beach, so we enjoyed morning and evening meditations on the beach, which was great. Maribel has sooo much to share and that was amazing! We will maybe come back!

I had a fantastic trainer with Maribel! She is an amazing person, warm and fun, and she has a lot of experience in all things related to yoga. The classes were great, and she is also a great cook. We were a small group, and the atmosphere was perfect and super friendly. The energetic classes were also really great, and I learned a lot. Thanks again and hope to see you soon!

El lugar es precioso y muy tranquilo.