21-Day 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal

Facilities

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 their 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

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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.

Excursions

Prices are subject to change and are paid directly to the tour providers.

Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga & Wellness has three optional group excursions that have been carefully selected to educate the group about local Portuguese health and wellness culture. The excursions might be:

• We have three days to venture out and explore the local culture after our morning practice and a nourishing breakfast. Because the weather is beautiful all year long, outdoor activities like beach exploration and hiking are enjoyable every month! Loulé, Portugal, is a lovely location with plenty of options for all-day excursions and local activities, especially if you are looking to balance your yoga teacher training with some exploration and relaxation. You can head out for the day with new friends, wander on your own, or stay on-site at the retreat and relax.
• Endless excursion possibilities exist. Loulé has a famous Saturday morning open-air farmers market and boutique ateliers where local artisans use traditional methods to forge copper, weave palms into lampshades and accessories, craft ceramics, and more.
• In and around Loulé, you can also find various food tours and tastings, including Quinta da Tôr winery. Other suggestions include a visit to explore the vibrant town of Albufeira with its beautiful beaches, lively old town, and stunning cliffs. You can also take a boat tour to see the famous Benagil Cave and other coastal formations. Another option for nature lovers is to Ria Formosa Natural Park, where you can spend a day exploring this stunning coastal lagoon, a haven for birdwatchers, where you can take a boat tour, go kayaking, or simply enjoy the beautiful beaches and wildlife. The natural hot springs at Caldas de Monchique are only 45 minutes away for a day of self-care, thermal soaking, and spa treatments.

• Full 300-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 500 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

• Flights
• Airport transfers
• Optional group excursions
• Required texts and supplies
• Lunch & dinner on excursion days

Recommended Airports

• 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.