Top Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Spain
May 30, 2023
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A country of stunning natural beauty, blessed with glorious year-round sunshine, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine, it’s no wonder that Spain is one of the most visited countries in Europe.
Thanks to the increasing numbers of world class yoga retreats and yoga teacher training courses, it also constantly ranks among the top three yoga destinations in the world.
You have access to a vast variety of yoga vacations in this gorgeous Mediterranean country.
That said, if you are looking to enhance your yoga practice or plan to start teaching yoga, there are plenty of quality yoga teacher training courses in Spain to choose from, spread across the beautiful mainland, and its stunning islands.
History of Yoga in Spain
Yoga & Spain have quite a long love affair. The practice was introduced in the country during the first half of the 20th century when yoga expanded beyond its eastern borders.
While it originally appealed to a handful of hippies and intellectuals, its popularity started to increase by the last decade of the last century.
Fast forward to today, Spain has become one of the best places to attend a yoga retreat or yoga teacher training course in Europe.
Top Destinations for Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Spain
The entire country is magical and offers superb places to enhance your practice. But some destinations have distinguished themselves as perfect settings for sunrise Sun salutations, sunset meditations, and energizing practices.
One of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza has no rival when it comes to visiting Spain.
Quiet beaches, a charming Old Town, beautiful sunsets, mouth-watering cuisine, and vibrant nightlife make Ibiza as an excellent place for your yoga teacher training course.
Its atmosphere and popularity have attracted yoga teachers from all over the world. You’d be practicing your asanas guided by top-notch instructors in a stunning setting. What else could you wish for?
One of the most popular cities in Europe and the jewel of Spain, Barcelona is home to world-class museums, cultural landmarks, and excellent beaches.
The hills surrounding the city are home to farms and country houses. Many yoga teacher training courses take place in this area, allowing you to be away from the hustle & bustle of the city but close enough if you want to go sightseeing during your free time.
The city blends the old monuments with the new modern buildings in a quite interesting way, creating a unique vibe. Between the vibrant sunsets, medieval merchant’s quarter, and futuristic sites, Valencia is a favorite among visitors.
The gorgeous weather and stunning beaches attract visitors – and yogis – from all over the world.
Many yoga teacher training courses take place in nearby villages so that you have the tranquility you need to enhance your practice. But you’ll also be a short ride away from both the beaches and the vibrant city.
The natural beauty and Moorish architecture make the Andalusia region as a great place to do your yoga teacher course.
Thanks to its location in southern Spain, Andalusia is blessed with mild winters which ensure a constant stream of visitors year-round. The main destinations in this region are Costa del Sol and the Sierra Nevada.
But it’s not all sand & sun here. There are 42 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Andalusia, including the incredible Alhambra complex, the historic center of Cordoba, and Granada.
Top Yoga Teacher Training Courses to Join in Spain
1 Month 200-Hour High-Quality Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Barcelona, Catalonia
- Price: from € 2,990
- Availability: All year round
- Location: Barcelona
- Instruction language: English; the organizers also speaks French, Italian & Spanish
- Instruction level: All levels
Immerse yourself in a serene and tranquil setting while embarking on a transformative journey to become a certified yoga instructor. During this program, you’ll learn the essential elements of yoga, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation.
This package provides a comfortable and inspiring haven that can accommodate up to 12 guests, offering spacious, meticulously designed rooms within a captivating modernistic house.
When you join this course, you’ll be served a daily breakfast featuring an array of nourishing treats, followed by high-quality vegetarian lunches paired with delectable bread and refreshing beverages.
Throughout this immersive program, you’ll have 21 days of training to discover a broad understanding of yoga styles, from traditional Hatha Yoga to the dynamic Vinyasa flow. It includes the essential elements of yoga such as methods, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching style, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the practice.
During your weekends, you will have the opportunity to explore and relax in the vibrant city of Barcelona, indulging in its cultural offerings, scenic attractions, and culinary delights.
7 Day 60-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training with 5 Elements and Fascia Therapy in Santa Eulalia, Ibiza
- Price: from €1,598
- Availability: September & October 2023
- Location: Ibiza, Spain
- Instruction language: English; the organizer also speaks Dutch, French & German
- Instruction level: All levels
This course takes place in Santa Eulalia, on the Spanish island of Ibiza.
Part of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza is widely known as a great party island. But partying all night aside, the island is also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Dalt Vila, the oldest part of Ibiza Town), plenty of stunning beaches, an uninhabited island (which is also a National Park), and incredible scuba diving spots.
This teacher training course helps you get into a meditative state, allowing you to find stillness, peacefulness, and balance.
You’ll be staying in a villa, close to the beach. There is a swimming pool and a superb garden. The rooms are available in single, double, or triple occupancy. The package also includes all daily vegan meals.
Your day starts at 7:45 a.m. with morning practice and meditation. Breakfast is served at 9:45 a.m. For the next three hours, you’ll stud theory, do exercises, and have lectures. Lunch is at 1:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon break. Classes resume at 4:30 p.m. with the afternoon practice, lectures, and a teaching lab. Dinner is served at 7 p.m.
This course includes a lot of content and practices, that will help you unlock the power and unique qualities of Yin Yoga.
This training gives 60hrs credits with Yoga Alliance.
This yoga teacher training course also includes several excursions. You’ll be visiting magical power spots on the island, where sacred empowering ceremonies will be practiced. And you’ll also enjoy unique healing crystal bowl sessions, soul breathing, as well as sunset and sunrise sessions.
Please make sure to book your flight to Ibiza Airport (IBZ). Airport transfer is available for an additional fee (€50).
22-Day 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Hatha & Vinyasa Teacher Training in Tenerife for Female Students
- Price: from €2,200
- Availability: All year round
- Location: Tenerife, Canary Islands
- Instruction language: English; the organizer also speaks French, German, Italian & Spanish
- Instruction level: all levels
This teacher training is ideal for all those who want to deepen their knowledge of classic Indian yoga. You’ll develop your ability to communicate clearly and with polite vocabulary, calm voice, coordinating students with variations and adaptations in your classes. The purpose of this teacher training course is to teach yoga with knowledge and love.
You’d be staying in shared double rooms, with ensuite or shared bathrooms. The venue has a swimming pool, gardens, a terrace, and free wi-fi.
Your day starts at 6 a.m. with a morning tea and Antar Mouna (Inner Silence). Meditation is at 7 a.m., followed by Vinyasa yoga. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. and then you’ll attend a Hatha yoga alignment class. Lunch is at 1 p.m.
You’ll have free time before the theory lesson at 3 p.m. There’s one more class before dinner (at 7 p.m.). During the evening there’s a Karma Yoga class and you also have time for self-study.
Every day you can take a sunset beach break.
The retreat is based on self-catering and encourages students to cook together. The organizer provides fruits, vegetables, and all the basic foods you need for a healthy plant-based plan. Kindly note that coffee, alcohol, tobacco, as well as non-yogic foods, are prohibited.
Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students will receive a certificate affiliated with Yoga Alliance.
The closest airport is Tenerife–North Airport (TFN) but you can also fly into Tenerife–South Airport (TFS). The transfer is not available, and you’ll have to catch a taxi to the retreat. If you fly into TFS you can take a bus to TFN and then catch a taxi.
18-Day 200-Hour Vegan Yoga Teacher Training Course in Cadiz
- Price: from €1,599
- Availability: June till December 2023 & January till August 2024
- Location: Cadiz, Andalusia
- Instruction language: English; the organizer also speaks Spanish
- Instruction level: All levels
Find your spirituality, creativity, and personal space during this 200-hour course that takes place at the edge of The Alcornocales Natural Park. Deepen your knowledge and practice of Hatha & Vinyasa yoga, pranayama, meditation, health, and more.
Somewhere in between the natural park and Seville, there’s the charming farm of Shangri-La, inspired by the novel “Lost Horizons” (by James Hilton). The venue offers four single private ensuite bedrooms, one double private ensuite bedroom, five twin ensuite bedrooms (2-person sharing), and one double private bedroom with a shared bathroom.
The curriculum and philosophy are focused on traditional Hatha yoga. You’ll learn how to integrate the practice of Hatha yoga into your life. You’ll also study the more modern yoga that comes from Hatha: Vinyasa.
Your days start at 8 a.m. with meditation, chanting, and pranayama. After asana practice (at 9 a.m.), you’ll enjoy breakfast, followed by a workshop. After lunch (at 1 pm) and rest, you’ll join more classes: asana clinic and Yin or Restorative yoga. The time after dinner (at 7:30 pm) is for self-study.
Students who complete the training will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT).
You’ll be served a Sattvic yogic diet (vegan) during this training for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kindly book your flight to Jerez Airport (La Parra Airport – XRY) or arrive at the Cadiz train station as the transfer from either place is included in the price.
18-Day 200-Hour Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course in San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante
- Cost per day: from €1,799
- Availability: June to December 2023 & January to November 2024
- Location: Alicante
- Instruction language: English
- Instruction level: all levels
Are you looking to deepen your journey into your inner discovery? Then this program might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
The accommodation is dormitory-style, with light and spacious rooms. The bathrooms and showers are shared. There’s Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Your day starts at 8 a.m. with meditation and pranayama. Then, you’ll join a Yoga asana practice class, followed by breakfast. During the day, you’ll join two workshops. In the afternoon, there’s a Restorative asana practice class.
The program comprises asana, alignment and adjustment, yoga as medicine, chakras, and more.
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.
During the training, you’ll be served three delicious, organic, vegan meals each day (except on days off).
Kindly book the flight to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) as the airport transfer is included.
*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
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