18 Day 200-Hour Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course in Monchique, Portugal
Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal
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La Casa Shambala is bringing their teacher training courses closer to Europe and has decided to start with Portugal. The rich nature of South Western Portugal is ready to welcome you for an experience of deep growth and self-discovery amongst like-minded people and the beautiful, secluded rolling hills of the Algarve. If you are longing for a step into a deeper journey of inner discovery, this course is the leap into that journey. The program is truly special, not only for its content and practice but also in the loving intention that they put into its every component.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Full 200-hour course in just 18 days
- Learn not only how to do yoga, but where it comes from and more
- Lots of personal attention from dedicated, passionate, and experienced instructors
- Amazing location in the rolling hills of the Algarve
- Delicious organic vegan and vegetarian meals
- 17 nights accommodation in spacious, beautifully decorated shared rooms
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
16 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 10
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Parking lot
Each accommodation option is a spacious and beautifully decorated room, either in the renovated early 19th century main house or in one of the newer neighbouring bungalows. Each room has a private bathroom. For this retreat, there will be no private rooms, as each room is shared with one or two other students. The rooms have double and single beds, so the accommodation prices vary based on your preference for a single or double bed, not how many people are sharing a room, as the rooms are evenly spacious and comfortable.
Program
La Casa Shambala is a family, and as a family they have created a story with hundreds of students, volunteers, teachers, and staff members. This story is built on each individual’s experience of walking along a path toward their true essence through the practice of yoga in all its forms.
They hope to welcome you to the family and that you join them in this story. They want you to experience your own inner calm and let this be the guiding light for your future as a yoga teacher. The family keeps growing with beautiful souls from every corner of the planet in this never-ending adventure called life.
Nobody knows when the flower will open, but know this: if only one flower opens in the garden of freedom, it will be a beautiful experience for the whole garden. May you be that flower. May you find through the powerful path of yoga, your true essence.
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Schedule
This schedule is just a template and might have variations. It may start 30 minutes earlier or later depending on the time of year and may include special classes and workshops.
- 07:00 - 08:00 Kriya / Meditation / Pranayama
- 08:00 - 09:30 Asana Practice - Hatha/Vinyasa
- 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 12:00 Philosophy / Anatomy / Teaching Methodology
- 12:00 - 13:30 Philosophy / Anatomy / Teaching Methodology
- 13:30 - 15:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:30 Asana Clinic / Teaching Methodology
- 16:30 - 18:00 Asana Clinic / Teaching Methodology
- 18:00 0 19:30 Yin Yoga / Restorative Yoga
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- Self Study
Curriculum
Asana
- Two classes per day
- In-depth study of primary and intermediate asanas, key points of alignment, contraindications, and benefits
- Pranayama, mantras, and meditation
- Principles of Vinyasa and Hatha
- Teaching methodology
Alignment and adjustment
- Planning and sequencing
- Breathing and motivating your students
- Observation and practice teaching: students of all levels
- Anatomy and physiology
Yoga as medicine
- Anatomy of yoga, holistic health, and nutrition
- Chakras, bandhas, mudras
- Alignment and breathing
- Philosophy of yoga
Chakras, Nadis
- The eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga
- Classical and contemporary yogic texts (including the Bhagavad Sutras of Gita and Patanjali Yoga, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
- Lineages and yoga styles
- Sanskrit: pronunciation and etymology
- Business ethics and yoga careers
Launching a career in yoga, business, and marketing
- Planning and retreat workshops
Each course will have one lead instructor and one assistant instructor, as well as an onsite team leader and supporting staff and volunteers to take care of students and ensure all needs are met.
Teachers may vary month to month due to holidays or teaching at other locations.
Class sizes are small to ensure lots of one-on-one attention for correcting movements, poses and breathwork.
Instructors
Maite Méndez
Maite is an experienced E-RYT 500 and YACEP accredited yoga teacher specialised in Hatha Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Traditional Hatha Tantra and Aerial Yoga. She also shares her extensive knowledge of Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese medicine and Mindfulness meditation, hosting many workshops and retreats every year. Passionate about Zen meditation, Maite invites her students to quiet the mind through the choreography of the body and the breath. Trained in Berlin, Hamburg, Indonesia and India, her mission is to contribute to the knowledge of the true self through the practice of yoga.
Johanna Hellinger
Johanna is a passionate yoga practitioner and nature lover. She has been teaching yoga full-time in Portugal and France since 2015. She is a qualified E-RYT 500 and YACEP with Yoga Alliance. Her yoga training is based on 5 Elements according to Ayurveda and TCM and includes Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga. In addition, she also trained as a myofascial release self-massage practitioner with the Roll model method. Originally from Germany, Johanna has found her home of choice in Portugal and is excited to share her experience and the benefits of yoga, myofascial release and Thai massage with you.
Marcia Valene
Marcia Valene is a yoga health educator and yoga therapist trained in the Sivananda Vedanta tradition, with over a decade of experience teaching internationally. Her work blends classical yoga, modern therapeutic insight, and a deep commitment to helping people reconnect with themselves and their communities.
Izabella Soko
Izabella Soko is a dedicated yoga teacher with over 10 years of international experience, offering a practice that goes far beyond movement into self-inquiry, healing, and transformation. Yoga became her path of returning to the body, the breath, and inner truth, and she now shares this work to help others reconnect with their strength, presence, and wisdom. She has completed a 300h YTT in Rishikesh (Hatha/Ashtanga) and a 220h Kundalini training in Toronto, with studies spanning breathwork, meditation, philosophy, and subtle body practices.
Location
The beautiful hill-topped village of Monchique is an hour away from Portugal’s Faro Airport (FAO). Monchique is a beautifully quiet escape from the rest of Europe and the busier part of the Algarve coast, famous for its healing thermal waters that are now one of Portugal’s most famous drinking water brands.
The location is at the Quintas Algarve, an incredible family-owned project that began 30 years ago. The quinta is a restored 19th-century family home (previously Quinta das Relvinhas), and the gardens of the house now have a saltwater pool, sauna, heated indoor dome shala, outdoor shala, and winter garden conservatory. Throughout the property, there are hidden nooks and crannies to find a quiet moment alone, as well as spaces to spend time with other students and staff.
The quinta has been owned by the Peschke family for over 30 years, who will gladly welcome you in Monchique together with their young and vibrant team. The familial and personal atmosphere of the quinta will make you feel just like at home. Frank and Janine met in 2012, and since then they have been working on the quinta to make it even more beautiful and sustainable.
Food
In the Yoga tradition, food is viewed not just as sustenance but as a powerful tool to deepen our understanding of the body, mind, and spirit and their connection to the natural world. As part of your course, you will explore the role of food in supporting your practice with an introduction to a plant-based, vegan diet—one that is designed to nourish, energize, and sustain you throughout your journey.
The focus of this diet is on whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. These nutrient-dense foods offer a wide array of essential vitamins, proteins, and minerals, supporting your overall health and enhancing your yoga practice.
If you have any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or special needs, please inform La Casa Shambala. They are happy to make adjustments to ensure that your nutrition supports your individual requirements while fostering balance and well-being.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Naturopathic
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
What's included
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
- 30-Hour Pre-TTC Online Preparation Course
- 50% off for Yin Yoga Teacher Training Online
- Access to The Shambala Sangha Online Community
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon successful completion of the training
- Comprehensive 200-hour teacher training manual, written by professionals specializing in yoga asana, and anatomy
- Course materials provided: yoga mat, notebook, neti pot, pens, yoga blocks, and straps
- Delicious organic and vegan meals on course days (three meals per day; not included on days off)
- 17 nights of accommodation
- Free drinking water throughout the training
What's not included
- Transportation to Portugal
- Visa or travel fees
- Meals on days off
- Excursions
- Transportation on departure
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Faro Airport
62 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
La Casa Shambala offers free pickups on the check-in day at 12 p.m. at Faro Airport and 12:30 at Faro train station. - If you arrive on the course start day before midday, a shared transfer to the venue is included. Pickups are scheduled according to arrival times, typically between 12:00 and 2:00 PM. The manager will coordinate and share all details in the WhatsApp group before your arrival.
If students choose to come on their own, everyone should arrive at the venue by 3:30 p.m. on the shown arrival date (first date of the listed course).
The course will end at 12 p.m. on the last day listed on the course.
Important: Checkout is on the last day of the training, after the final practice and breakfast, at 10:30 AM.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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