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.
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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
Styles
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®).
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 roads 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
Daily schedule
- 08:00 - 08:45 Meditation and pranayama
- 09:00 - 10:30 Yoga asana practice
- 10:30 - 11:30 Breakfast
- 11:30 - 13:00 First class: Philosophy / anatomy / teaching methodology
- 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch and rest
- 15:00 - 16:00 Second class: Philosophy / anatomy / teaching methodology
- 16:00 - 17:30 Posture clinic
- 16:00 - 17:30 Restorative asana practice
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 22:00 Self-study and reflection
Please note that this is an example of the daily schedule and is subject to change.
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
Mika Schroder
Mika found her passion in yoga in 2005. Today, her practice is the base from which she draws her energy and strength for all of life’s adventures. She loves to teach Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Fascia Yoga as well as hormone Yoga therapy. Mika shines in teaching confidence to new Yoga teachers.
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.
Nuria Barrera Hervas
Meet Nuria, a passionate yogi originally from Andalucía, now leading a nomadic lifestyle for nearly 5 years. Her yoga journey began during her studies in Physiotherapy, where she discovered a deep connection between her sensitive nature and the human body. Through Therapeutic Yoga Training, she merged her spiritual calling with her knowledge, now finding joy in connecting with others through movement and aiding in their healing journeys.
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 training program
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Course material: yoga mat, notebook, netipot, pens, blocks, and straps
- 200-hour teacher training course manual written by professionals in yoga asana, anatomy, and Ayurveda
- Delicious organic and vegan food during course days, 3 meals per day (not included on the days off)
- 17 nights accommodation
- Free drinking water
- Towel
- Two days off per 18 days
What's not included
- Transportation to Portugal
- Visa or travel fees
- Meals on days off
- Excursions
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Faro Airport
62 km
Transfer included
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 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.
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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