Top Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Portugal
January 16, 2023
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The oldest country in Europe, Portugal, is also one of the most beautiful and still retains the charm of an undiscovered destination.
It constantly ranks among the top 10 most visited places on the Old Continent. Boasting old castles and palaces, charming villages, bustling cities, and a coastline of 1,794 km, Portugal offers plenty of things to do for any traveler.
The laid-back atmosphere, beautiful landscapes, and great weather make for some excellent time spent here. And if you are looking to do your yoga teacher training course in Portugal, you should know that the country has a long tradition of yoga and you’ll be able to train in gorgeous places with excellent instructors.
Not sure where to start? Read on to discover the top destinations for a yoga teacher training course in Portugal, as well as our picks for top courses to attend.
Top Destinations for Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Portugal
Without a doubt, Algarve is the most popular place for a yoga teacher training course in Portugal.
It’s also the most popular holiday destination in the country thanks to its fantastic clean beaches, unpolluted water, and budget-friendly options.
Rich in culture and history, Algarve is truly a fascinating place for every taste. Aside from taking your yoga and meditation sessions to the beach, you can also learn how to surf, or just take long walks and explore the area.
The capital of Portugal, Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa) is one of the few Western European cities that faces the ocean. It’s the center of cultural life and is filled with history and contemporary charm.
If you enjoy the city vibes, there’s no better place to take your yoga teacher training than in Lisbon. Between its gorgeous neighborhoods, attractive museums, being close to a lot of splendid places for day trips nearby, you can enjoy a lot of activities in your spare time.
Porto
Built along the hills overlooking the Douro River estuary, Porto is a charming port city, with an Old Town awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1996.
Mixing both Medieval and modern architecture, the city is extremely hilly, offering incredibly scenic walking opportunities (but do make sure to wear proper walking shoes). Follow the river towards the ocean and arrive for the sunset; you’ll be rewarded with majestic views of our star diving right into the ocean!
No visit to Porto is complete without checking out the Port Wine Cellars. In the same area, you’ll be able to visit museums or stop for a meal.
Top Yoga Teacher Training Courses to Join in Portugal
15-Day 200-Hour Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, and Ayurvedic Massage in Portimão, Algarve
- Price: from 2,999 EUR
- Availability: Select dates in March, May, September & December 2023
- Location: Portimão
- Instruction language: English
- Instruction level: All Levels
Take your first steps on a life-changing journey of health and wellness just steps from the Praia da Rocha beach, in the beautiful Portimão port city.
This is a Yoga Alliance accredited 200-hour Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga training plus a bonus 8-hour Ayurveda massage course, hence offering a unique double certification.
You’ll be staying at a newly renovated hotel in Praia da Rocha. All rooms are spacious and include wi-fi, TV, AC, a self-service kitchen, as well daily housekeeping, and towel service. The hotel features a large swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a pool café.
The program includes two daily yoga classes, meditation, pranayama sessions, a Cacao ceremony, a sound healing journey, and more.
Your day starts at 6:30 a.m. with Ashtanga or Vinyasa flow. Pranayama class is at 8:15 a.m., followed by an Anatomy class and breakfast (10 a.m.). Then, you’ll join a meditation and mindfulness practice followed by the alignment, adjustment, and modifications workshop. Lunch is served at 1:30 p.m. More workshops – such as practice teaching, Ayurveda Massage, and Yin Yoga – take place in the afternoon.
The package also includes three daily high-fiber, organic vegetarian breakfasts, lunches, dinners, as well as green detox smoothies, and snacks.
You’ll also go on meditation mindful walks and enjoy journaling, pranayama, and breathwork on the beach, and do yoga at sunrise and sunset on the beach.
Book your flight to Faro Airport (FAO). The transfer is included.
21-Day 200-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Tavira, Algarve
- Price: from 2,500 EUR
- Availability: Select dates in April, May, September, October & November 2023
- Location: Tavira
- Instruction language: English
- Instruction level: All Levels
With the guidance of professional teachers, this comprehensive training will help you become of the best yoga teachers around the world.
Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200 RYT.
You’ll stay at a yoga farm, close to the center of Tavira and the beaches, overlooking the expansive Algarve Hills. Various types of accommodation are available, including private rooms.
Your day starts at 8 a.m. with asana practice and pranayama. After breakfast, you’ll join a lecture. Lunch is also followed by a lecture and Yin Yoga.
Sundays are free days.
Included in the package are several trips: a half day trip to Tavira and two beach days!
You’ll enjoy three daily meals, as well as snacks and drinks. As much as possible the produce is sourced from the organizer’s farm and the local producers.
In your free, you can go hiking, cycling, horse riding, or paddle boarding.
Kindly book your flight to Faro Airport (FAO) as the transfer is included.
15-Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Algarve
- Price: from 2,972 EUR
- Availability: Select dates in March, September & November 2023
- Location: Algarve
- Instruction language: English
- Instruction level: Intermediate
This 200-hour teacher training course maintains the integrity of yoga traditions and philosophy. It also explores the science behind the body and mind connection, and its relation to yoga and meditation in the modern world, and adapting yoga for everyone.
You’ll be staying in a large tranquil sea view villa which features 8 private or twin rooms (most with en-suite private bathroom and terrace), two sitting rooms, gardens, a large pool, and full kitchen access.
The course covers yoga methodology and sequencing, and various yoga styles (Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga), so that classes can be tailored to different needs. It also includes meditation and mindfulness, anatomy, and physiology.
Your day starts at 6:45 a.m. with tea. You’ll then join the 7:15 a.m. yoga class and meditation. Breakfast is served at 8:45 a.m. Throughout the day, there are four workshops, separated by breaks or lunch. Dinner is at 7 p.m., followed by study and meditation.
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
All meals are included and are tailored to your dietary needs (you’ll fill out a food questionnaire once you register).
The package also includes a healthy cooking workshop, a course guide, an excursion to the local fishing village and caves, as well as the transfer from the Lagoa bus station or Carvoeiro.
Book your flight into Faro Airport (FAO) or Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). It’s easier and cheaper to take the direct bus from Lisbon to Lagoa than to make your way to the retreat from Faro.
21-Day True North Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training in Ericeira, Portugal
- Price: from 5,400 EUR
- Availability: Select dates in April & October 2023
- Location: Ericeira
- Instruction language: English, the organizer also speaks Spanish & Swedish
- Instruction level: Intermediate & Advanced
Join a yoga teacher training and teacher immersions set in the beautiful surroundings of the charming fishing village, turned world-class travel destination, Ericeira.
Stay true to the essence of Vinyasa, immerse into a transformation personal physical practice, and catapult into skillful Vinyasa teaching.
You’ll be staying at Casa Paço D’Ilhas Guesthouse, located on a hilltop overlooking the ocean. All rooms are decorated with their own unique style and colors and are shared for 2-4 people with shared bathrooms. Some single-occupancy rooms are available, too (make sure to let the organizer know in advance).
All students who wish to join this course need to have at least two years of regular dynamic yoga practice, as well as be familiar with both Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga. Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Every week, you’ll focus on something else. But the schedule is the same. Your day starts at 7:30 a.m. with morning practice, followed by breakfast (9:30 a.m.) and self-study. There are two yoga sessions each day, separated by the lunch break and self-study. Dinner is at 7 p.m.
In the first week, you’ll find your flow, then moving on to the next week, you’ll focus on finding your voice. Finally, in the third week, you’ll step into the role of a yoga teacher.
You’ll be served three vegetarian meals each day. If you have other dietary requirements, do let the organizer know in advance.
Kindly book your flight to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). The transfer is not provided.
18-Day 200-Hour Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course in Monchique
- Price: from 1,899 EUR
- Availability: Select dates in February, March, April, May & September 2023
- Location: Monchique
- Instruction language: English, the organizer also speaks Spanish & Portuguese
- Instruction level: Beginner
Retreat to the beautiful, secluded rolling hills of the Algarve and step into a deeper journey of inner discovery during this truly special program.
You’ll stay in beautifully decorated rooms, either in the main house or in one of the neighboring bungalows. Each room has a private bathroom.
This program offers the full 200-hours course in just 18 days. The emphasis is on yogic philosophy and lifestyle and follows the Yoga Alliance curricula. You’ll study asana, anatomy, Ayurveda, and more.
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers.
Your day starts at 8 a.m. with meditation and pranayama and is followed by yoga practice (at 9 a.m.). After breakfast, you’ll join a class. You’ll break for lunch and enjoy some free time before the classes restart at 3 p.m. Then, you’ll join a restorative yoga practice. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and is followed by self-study.
The package includes three vegan or vegetarian meals each day except on days off (the 7th and 14th day). On days off, students may use the kitchen to prepare their meals.
You’ll also get a notebook, pens, a yoga mat, blocks, and straps needed for classes.
The closest airport is Faro Airport (FAO) and the transfer is available for an additional fee.
Featured photo credit: Indiv Yoga Switzerland
*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
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