200-Hour Hybrid: Self-Paced Online and 8 Day In-Person Yoga Teacher Training in Cádiz, Spain
Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training Spain
Are you ready to take your yoga practice to the next level and become a certified yoga teacher? This 200-hour hybrid yoga teacher training program offers the perfect blend of flexibility and in-depth learning, combining the convenience of online study with the immersive experience of in-person training. The online training should be completed prior to in-person portion.
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Highlights
- Self-paced 140-hour online yoga teacher training
- 8-day 60-hour residential yoga teacher training
- Online sessions held over Zoom
- Online sessions’ timezone: GMT+2 during Summer and GMT+1 after October 25, 2025
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 7 nights on-site training accommodation
- Daily full-board meals during residential training
- Training manual
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
98 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Sauna
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Yoga shala
- Outdoor shower
Voted the Best Yoga Retreat by Om Yoga 2023, Suryalila is a stunningly beautiful all-inclusive facilities yoga retreat center in the heart of Andalusia, Southern Spain. Located in an old renovated olive farm, Suryalila is Sanskrit for “Cosmic Play of the Sun” and hosts the Frog Lotus Yoga Teacher Training in Andalusia, Spain.
Yoga halls
1. Om dome
A state-of-the-art yoga hall inside a beautiful geodesic dome that resembles a Nepalese temple. You will practice every day during your yoga teacher training overlooking through a massive bay window one of their best views of beautiful rolling hills and a ruined monastery.
2. Ganesha yoga shala
Ganesha is a beautiful yoga hall with a wood and beam ceiling and wood floors. It has windows on both sides which allow for plenty of light and air flow. There is also an attached balcony with beautiful views of the hills of Andalucia.
3. Moon shala
The moon shala is a wonderful organic structure located in their olive grove. The floor is made from local pine, the wooden high ceiling resembles the inner structure of an umbrella and beautiful murals grace the walls. The atmosphere inside feels like the building itself is a breathing, living organism.
Saltwater swimming pool
Relax and rejuvenate in the natural saltwater pool. The pool is set amidst stunning and vast vistas of the beautiful Spanish countryside. Summer months in Andalucia average around 30 degrees Celsius, so taking a dip in the pool can be a very regular event.
Eco sauna
Enjoy the rejuvenating and detoxifying effect of the cozy sauna built out of completely natural materials. The saltwater swimming pool is right next to it, so you can take advantage and refresh yourself in the pool even during the winter months.
Pagodas and hang-out areas
Relax, contemplate the expansive views or glorious sunsets, and hang out during your yoga teacher training in one of their several lovely pagodas and hammocks under the olive trees and numerous artfully placed benches.
Shakti Boutique - Fabulous yoga shop
Find everything you need to enhance your yoga lifestyle in the beautiful Shakti Boutique. Yoga props, clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and gifts give you the opportunity to take a little bit of Suryalila paradise back home with you.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Pre-application requirements
A minimum of one year’s yoga practice and reasonable competence are required to take the 200-hour Frog Lotus yoga teacher training in Andalusia, Spain. You are also required to be in good health, physically and mentally.
How the training works
Frog Lotus Yoga (FLY) 200-hour hybrid yoga teacher training is a comprehensive program that combines the flexibility of online learning (140 hours) with the immersive experience of in-person training (60 hours) at Suryalila Retreat Center in Andalusia, Spain to provide a complete and transformative yoga education. The minimum duration for the online portion is three months prior to the in-person week as any less time than this is not enough time to complete the content. On-demand access to entire course content.
Once you register for the training, you will get immediate access to the full online training content. There are optional virtual calls via Zoom to connect, review course material, and ask questions. These calls are optional to join. You will receive a certificate of completion once you complete all of the online content and also attend the in-person week and complete the teaching element.
Enrol and gain access to the pre-training package created by the lead teachers to help you prepare and embark on your yoga journey before you arrive. Upon graduation, you will receive a booklet to support your journey after the training. You will have lifetime online lifetime access to the whole content of your 200-hour yoga teacher training.
Daily schedule for online training (GMT+2/GMT+1)
- 18:00 Philosophy review and Q&A with Vidya
- 18:00 Meditation review and Q&A with Vidya
- 18:00 Anatomy review and Q&A with Katrina (two sessions)
- 18:00 Asana review and Q&A with Lisa (two sessions)
Daily schedule for residential training
Saturday
- Arrive
- 17:30 Optional flow class: Unravel from your travel
Sunday
- 07:00 Meditation
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga masterclass with Vidya
- 11:00 - 12:15 Introduction to the week and meet and greet
- 12:30 Review sequencing and planning a class
- 13:30 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Philosophy and yoga lifestyle
- 16:30 - 19:00 Hands-on assisting workshop: Standing poses
- 20:00 Suryalila: Six years in search movie
Monday
- 07:00 Meditation
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga masterclass with Lisa
- 11:00 - 13:30 Planning your class with teachers
- 13:30 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 How to teach a good yoga class with Vidya
- 16:30 - 19:00 Hands-on assisting workshop seated poses and backends with Lisa
- 20:00 - 21:00 Class planning
Tuesday
- 07:00 Meditation
- 07:30 - 09:30 Yoga masterclass with Vidya
- 11:00 - 13:30 Review class plans with Vidya and Lisa
- 13:30 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Philosophy and yoga lifestyle with Vidya
- 16:30 - 19:00 Practice teaching or no critique (76 minutes each)
- 20:00 - 21:00 Office hours with Vidya and Lisa
Wednesday
- 07:00 Meditation
- 07:30 - 09:30 Teaching practice with critique with Vidya and Lisa
- 10.30 Excursion: River walk
- 13:30 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:30 Teaching methodology with Vidya
- 17:00 - 19:00 Teaching practice with critique with Vidya and Lisa
- 20:00 - 21:00 Office hours with Vidya and Lisa
Thursday
- 07:00 Meditation
- 07:30 - 09:30 Teaching practice with critique with Vidya and Lisa
- 11:00 - 13:30 Hands-on assisting workshop or inversions with Lisa
- 13:30 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:15 Philosophy and yoga lifestyle with Vidya
- 17:00 - 19:00 Teaching practice with critique with Vidya
- 20:00 - 21:00 Sauna
Friday
- 07:00 Meditation
- 07:30 - 09:30 Teaching practice with critique with Vidya and Lisa
- 11:00 - 13:30 Hands-on assisting workshop or inversions with Lisa
- 13:30 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:45 Business of teaching yoga with Vidya
- 17:00 - 19:00 Teaching practice with critique with Vidya and Lisa
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Closing circle
Saturday
- Departure
Course information
FLY has trained over 3,000 teachers through more than a hundred 200-hour yoga teacher training programs over the past 21 years, resulting in a skillfully refined, polished, and comprehensive course Practice makes perfect. Leave the training confident and ready to teach, having taught for over four hours, including two 75-minute classes, with compassionate critique from your classmates and teachers.
What you will learn
1. Module 1: Philosophy
Transform your understanding of yoga philosophy and history, enriching your life and teachings.
- History of yoga
- Eight limbs, yamas, and niyamas
- Subtle body system
- Kriyas and mudras
- Living yoga on and off the mat
- Understanding your nature
- How to be happy and free
2. Module 2: Anatomy
Dive deep into yoga anatomy, movement, and injury prevention, enhancing the safety and adaptability of your classes.
- Yoga anatomy foundations
- Understanding movement
- Injury prevention
- Stretching and reflex arcs
- Nervous system
- Breathing and bandhas
Module 3: Asana
- Master the nuances of yoga postures, alignment, variations, and Sanskrit names.
- Asana alignment and form
- Modifications and variations
- Hands-on assisting and adjusting
- Sanskrit names of poses
- Making yoga accessible
- Safety and longevity
Module 4: Teaching
- Teach confidently, emphasizing alignment, creativity, and safety.
- Inclusive skillful cueing
- Qualities of a great teacher
- Fly class sequencing
- Pranayama benefits and how to teach
- Prenatal and restorative
- Start and run your business
Immersive in-person teaching and learning
1. Live classes and learning
Engage in live classes that integrate your online studies, deepening your understanding and application of yoga principles.
2. In-person teaching practice
Receive expert guidance and personalized feedback during hands-on teaching practice, enhancing your confidence and skills.
3. Adjustments and alignments
Gain invaluable experience in making adjustments and alignments under the supervision of experienced instructors, ensuring precision and safety in your practice.
4. Community and retreat experience
Enjoy the magical experience of bonding with fellow trainees during seven days at the beautiful retreat center in Andalucía, creating lasting memories and connections.
Required books to purchase
- The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I by Ray Long & Chris Macivor
- Inside the Yoga Sutras by Reverend Jaganath Carrerra (Read this book in your own time)
- Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer (Read this book in your own time)
Instructors
Vidya Heisel
Vidya is an internationally-renowned master yoga teacher with over 45 years of teaching experience as well as a deep and experienced knowledge of yogic philosophy and meditation. She studied and taught for six years in India. Her early yoga teachers include Patricia Walden, Rodney Yee, Ana Forrest, Larry Schultz and Leslie Kaminoff. She founded Frog Lotus Yoga International in 2000. She has trained thousands of yoga teachers and led over a hundred 200-hour yoga teacher training. After teaching around the world, she created her own yoga retreat centre: Suryalila, in Andalusia southern Spain.
Location
Online training
This portion is held online. Frog Lotus Yoga International is located in Cadiz, Spain (GMT+1/GMT+2), and they will live stream sessions based on CEST (GMT+2) during Summer and GMT+1 for session/s after October 25, 2025.
In-person training
This portion of the course will take place in Villamartin, Andalusia, Spain.
Food
All meals during the residential training are included in the price. Frog Lotus Yoga International prides themselves on their outstanding vegetarian food. Meals are delicious, diverse, and beautifully presented, using all organic and mostly locally sourced ingredients. They are working towards supplying more and more of their produce needs from their own organic garden.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
Day trips in Andalusia
Every Tuesday and Friday of your yoga teacher training in Andalusia, Spain, you will have the opportunity to go on a day trip. Located in the heart of Andalusia, in southern Spain, Suryalila offers you to explore the historic and fascinating culture of the area.
Deep tissue and Ayurveda massage
The Ayurvedic massage is considered an integral part of traditional Indian medicine. Ayurveda means knowledge of life. It improves blood circulation eliminating toxins and re-establishing the balance of body, mind, vitality, and emotions allowing the patient to release tension and relax, leading to their physical well-being, serenity of mind, and harmony.
Massage therapy
At Suryalila Yoga Retreat Center, they always have highly trained and insured massage therapists in residence for both warm and caring massages. Treat yourself and recover from the yoga teacher training with Thai yoga, deep tissue, or Ayurvedic massages.
Thai yoga massage
Thai yoga massage is an ancient healing art with origins in Ayurvedic medicine, yoga, and Buddhism. It has evolved into a unique and magical combination of deep stretching, rhythmic compression, soft tissue manipulation, gentle rocking, energy balancing, and acupressure.
What's included
- Self-paced online yoga teacher training
- 8 days of residential yoga teacher training
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- 7 nights in-person training accommodation
- Daily full-board organic meals for in-person training
- VAT
- 2 articles on yoga
- 1 interview and 2 talks on resilience, meditation, and yoga
- 2 training manuals
- Music for practice
- 6 Vinyasa yoga and 1 Restorative classes
- 1 support booklet
- Use of the retreat center facilities during the in-person training
What's not included
- Airfare for the onsite training
- Airport transfers for the residential training
- Extra activities during the in-person training
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Jerez Airport (La Parra Airport)
41 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Málaga Airport
98 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Seville Airport
75 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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