21-Day 200-Hour Foundational Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal
Transformative Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal
Embark on your Lakshmi Rising 21-day yoga teacher training immersion in Loule, Portugal, where stunning coastal views and sun-drenched skies create the perfect backdrop for your transformation. You’ll strengthen your body and deepen your asana practice, embody the philosophy of yoga both on and off the mat, and awaken a deeper sense of self in a supportive community of diverse yogis from around the world. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, explore yoga beyond the poses, or become a yoga teacher, Lakshmi Rising's 200-Hour YTT is the foundational program you’ve been looking for.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork classes
- Learn yoga postures, sequencing, philosophy, and anatomy
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 20 nights accommodation in a private villa
- 3 gourmet organic plant-based meals per day of training
- Unlimited local fruits, organic coffee, and an assortment of teas
- Swimming pool, sun deck, ocean views, and more
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
20 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Terrace
Throughout your Lakshmi Rising YTT immersion, you’ll practice in sunlit yoga spaces, study in cozy indoor lounges, and share delicious Gaia Gourmet meals on the terrace. Between sessions, unwind by the saltwater infinity pool, nap on a Bali bed, or enjoy quiet reflection in the peaceful gardens. At the end of each day, you’ll retreat to your thoughtfully-appointed accommodations, with your choice of a single or shared room, each designed for tranquility and rejuvenation. Every detail of this sanctuary supports deep presence, soulful connection, and the natural rhythm of mindful living.
Program
Certification
Students who complete Lakshmi Rising’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Lakshmi Rising 200-hour YTT is the foundational program for an in-depth study of yoga. You will graduate from this program as a certified yoga instructor eligible to join the Yoga Alliance as an RYT200, and also as a healthier, more balanced, aware, and confident person.
Lakshmi Rising’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is for you if you want to:
- Get certified to teach yoga professionally
- Dive deep into the practice, philosophy, and lifestyle of yoga for personal development & enrichment
- Learn safe and correct alignment of yoga postures for your own practice and to teach to others
- Understand how to create, sequence, and guide yoga classes with skill and confidence
- Enhance your knowledge and understanding of yoga fundamentals beyond the physical practice
- Connect with the wisdom of yoga through an experience steeped in ritual, lineage, conscious living, and love
- Find guidance, consistency & support in your mediation practice (or learn to mediate for the first time)
- Deepen your relationship with yoga to cultivate health, wellbeing & the inspiration to share it in your community
- Make new, like-minded contacts & life-long friends in a beautiful setting nourished by decadent gourmet vegetarian cuisine
Many of our students have been practicing for years and now feel called to teach, while others are new to yoga and want to cultivate a strong foundation by learning important aspects often overlooked in standard classes. Some, like you, are taking the 200-hour training for the first time, while others have already completed a foundational course and are participating in our advanced 300-hour program, which runs concurrently.
Each Lakshmi Rising Yoga Teacher Training hosts up to 20 participants, including a mix of 200- and 300-hour students. This intimate group size ensures you receive personalized instruction, hands-on guidance, and meaningful connections throughout the training experience. The students are diverse in age, background, and experience. Most participants are between their 20s and 60s, and most identify as women, but all are welcome!
There are no formal prerequisites for our 200-hour YTT beyond a sincere interest in yoga and personal growth and a conversational level of English. You do not need an athletic or advanced physical practice, nor experience with meditation, anatomy, or philosophy. All we ask is that you come with an open heart, a curious mind, and a willingness to learn!
Curriculum
At Lakshmi Rising, we offer a holistic approach to yoga teacher training that weaves the living wisdom of yoga together with modern science, plant-based nutrition, and conscious community.
We offer experiential, supportive education designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit:
Understanding Yoga Postures
Experience movement as meditation and cultivate strength, fluidity, and awareness in your body
- Daily 90-minute Vinyasa or Restorative practice
- Modifications & variations
- Alignment assessment
- Asana transformation photo project
Practice Teaching
Find your authentic teaching voice and learn the art of intelligent, inclusive instruction
- Teach postures & sequences to peers
- Lakshmi Rising Vinyasa Sequencing Methodology
- Intentional & effective cueing
- Consent-based hands-on assists
Anatomy & Physiology
Build a practical understanding of how the body moves, breathes, and restores balance
- Functional anatomy for safe alignment
- The spine, joints & muscular systems
- The nervous system & regulation
- The respiratory system in practice
Meditation & Self-Inquiry
Turn inward to cultivate mindfulness, clarity, and presence
- Daily meditation practice
- Loving-kindness & body awareness practices
- Reflective journal prompts
- Silent hour for self-study
Breathwork & Pranayama
Discover the power of the breath as a bridge between body and mind
- Daily pranayama practice: Ujjāyī, Nadi Shodhana & more
- Cueing, benefits & contraindications
- Teaching pranayama in a yoga class
Energetics & subtle body
Explore the unseen layers of yoga that guide awareness and vitality
- Chakras & Energy Psychology
- Bandhas & Core Stabilization
- Nāḍīs & Marma Points
Philosophy & History
Root your practice in yoga’s timeless teachings and living tradition
- What is yoga? Origins and evolution
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras & The 8-Limb Path
- Legacy of Krishnamacharya & T.K.V. Desikachar
- Cultural appropriation & modern context
Ceremony, Ritual & Living Yoga
Experience yoga as a sacred, integrated way of life
- Intention setting & altar creation
- Mantra & chanting immersion
- Cacao ceremony & mala making
- Conscious dance & somatic movement
- Introduction to Ayurveda & yoga lifestyle
Professional Development
Prepare for a meaningful and sustainable teaching journey
- Ethics, scope of practice & inclusivity
- Teaching careers & niche
- Mission statement writing
- Understanding Yoga Alliance
Lakshmi Rising 200-Hour YTT Daily Schedule
Your days are full and intentionally curated as a holistic journey which builds upon and goes deeper into specific themes and concepts as we move forward together. While no two days are exactly alike, the below will give you a general idea of how you can expect your days to flow:
- 07:00-08:00 Morning meditation, breathwork & chanting
- 08:00-09:30 Vinyasa yoga asana practice
- 09:30-11:00 Breakfast / silent hour for self-study
- 11:00-12:30 Posture Clinic & Anatomy Workshop
- 12:30-14:00 Teaching methodology & practicum
- 14:00-15:00 Gaia gourmet lunch
- 15:00-17:00 Rest, self-study & integration
- 17:00-18:00 Embodied movement & meditation
- 18:00-19:00 Yoga philosophy, theory & history discussion
- 19:00-20:00 Gaia gourmet dinner
Your 21-Day Program includes three days off for rest, community connection with others in the group, and exploration of the surrounding area.
Instructors
Liz Lindh
Dr. Elizabeth Lindh is the Founder and Program Director of Lakshmi Rising Yoga & Wellness, an international platform for transformational yoga education, wellness, travel, and conscious community. As the lead facilitator of Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher trainings, Liz has developed a rigorous, multidisciplinary certification program that has empowered over 1,200 students from nearly 50 countries to become yoga instructors. Her signature 200 and 300-hour trainings held in Costa Rica, France, Spain, Italy, and, beginning in 2026, Portugal.
Location
Your Lakshmi Rising Yoga Teacher Training takes place on a serene private estate nestled high in the charming hills of Loule, in the Algarve region of Portugal. While it offers the privacy and serenity you crave on a YTT retreat, our 3-acre (12,000 sqm) gated estate is perfectly situated to balance seclusion with accessibility. Lush greenery, open skies, and coastal views invite deep introspection and community connection, while our convenient location near authentic Portuguese towns, picturesque beaches, and outdoor activities allows you to explore all the Algarve has to offer with ease. Whether you’re seeking cultural excursions or simply time to reconnect with yourself, our location makes it all possible.
Distance From:
- Pharmacies, organic grocery stores, boutique shopping, and local farmers markets: less than 5 minutes
- Private hospitals: 10 minutes
- Faro International Airport: 25 minutes
Food
Plant-Based Cuisine by Gaia Gourmet
Lakshmi Rising partners with Gaia Gourmet to cater all of our yoga teacher training retreats. You’ll receive three delicious plant-based meals each day, designed to support your practice and nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Gaia Gourmet chefs thoughtfully craft each dish from the freshest local ingredients, following yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom and drawing inspiration from global cuisines. The result is a menu that delights the senses, enhances vitality, and supports your inner growth and awakening.
Not only are we yogis, but we are spiritual environmentalists, honoring the interconnectedness of all beings. This awareness guides our choice of a plant-based diet, rooted in Ahimsa, the yogic principle of non-harming ourselves, other humans, animals, plants, oceans, and Earth.
Gaia Gourmet chefs are also food artists, using the plate as a canvas to create beauty and nourish the body at a cellular level through all of the senses. This philosophy fuels every aspect of the menu we serve at each yoga teacher training. We provide three nutritious, world-class vegan and vegetarian meals daily, each intentionally prepared to meet your nutritional needs while leaving you feeling light and balanced. Your training immersion is not only a yoga teacher certification program, but a culinary retreat!
Mornings begin with a vibrant buffet breakfast to energize your body and mind. Lunch, our largest meal of the day, provides balanced, sustaining nourishment, complete with decadent and nutrient-rich dessert. Evenings conclude with a calming dinner designed to ground your energy and nurture restoration.
Here’s some of the world-class cuisine you’ll enjoy on your Lakshmi Rising Yoga Teacher Training:
Breakfast Buffet
- Overnight oats & chia, nut butter, fresh local fruits
- Multigrain bread, marmalade & butter
- Sliced cucumbers & tomatoes
- Option to have hard-boiled eggs and fresh local cheeses
Lunch
- Zucchini-Basil Pesto Linguine; Arugula, Orange & Fennel Salad with Sweet Balsamic Drizzle; Hand-Crafted Dark Chocolate Truffles
- Chana Masala & Caribbean Coconut Rice; Arugula, Watermelon & Mint Salad with Optional Feta Cheese; Dark Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Coconut Cream
- Pesto Primavera Lasagna; Arugula Salad with Creamy Avocado, Panamanian Chili & Cucumber Dressing; Lemon & Passionfruit Cheesecake
- Moroccan Quinoa Couscous with Coconut Raita & Blackened Tofu; Kale & Roasted Chickpea Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing; Magical Coconut Dark Chocolate Bars
Dinner
- Miso Soup with Ginger Soba Noodle Salad
- Leek and White Bean Cassoulet with a Vegan / Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuit
- Kale and Camote Kichari with Red Lentils, Brown Rice & Eclectic Indian Spice Blend
- French Country Pistou Soup with Garlic Bread
At Lakshmi Rising, all of our meals are vegan and gluten-free with an occasional option to add cheese or to eat whole-wheat pasta, and we do our best to accommodate our guests’ food allergies.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Ayurvedic
What's included
- Full 200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course
- Comprehensive 500-page illustrated training manual
- Daily yoga, meditation and pranayama practices
- Expert-led lectures and experiential workshops
- Opening and closing ceremonies
- Cacao ceremony and mala making ritual
- Eligibility for RYT 200 Certification through Yoga Alliance
- Beautiful accommodations for the entire duration of your immersion
- Three nourishing vegan and vegetarian meals daily (excluding days off)
- Unlimited coffee, tea, and seasonal fruit
- Exclusive access to private estate including use of on-site outdoor swimming pool
- Use of provided yoga props (blocks, straps, and bolsters)
- Use of laundry facilities twice during the training, detergent provided
- Wi-Fi access in designated areas
- Pre-arrival orientation materials, travel guidance, and packing list
- Personalized mentorship and feedback from our team of master trainers
- On-site support from our caring staff and facilitators
- 20 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Optional group excursions
- Required texts and supplies
- Lunch & dinner on excursion days
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Faro Airport
18 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Lisbon Portela Airport
202 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Faro International Airport (FAO) is the closest airport, though you may find international flights into Lisbon (LIS) more convenient or affordable. If you plan to arrive via Lisbon (Lisboa), take the train or FlixBus service from Lisboa to Loule or Faro (3-4 hours).
Arrival by taxi / train
Our venue is an easy 25-minute taxi ride from Faro International Airport and 15 minutes from the Loule train station. Uber is also readily available.
Arrival by car
Free parking is available at the villa for those arriving by personal car.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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