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15-Daagse 200-urige yoga docentenopleiding in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal met Ayurvedische massage
okt 7-21 | dec 2-16 | mrt 17-31, 2026–2027
300-Uurs Hybride: 4-Daagse Yoga Docentenopleiding Op Locatie in Algarve, Portugal en In Je Eigen Tempo Online
jun | sep | okt | dec | mrt, 2026–2027
15-Daagse 300-urige Geavanceerde Vinyasa en Ashtanga Yoga Docentenopleiding in de Algarve, Portugal
okt 7-21 | dec 2-16 | mrt 17-31, 2026–2027
200-urige Hybride: Zelfstudie Online en 4-Daagse Persoonlijke Yoga Docentenopleiding in Portimão, Portugal
jun | sep | okt | dec | mrt, 2026–2027Over Bend it like Buddha Yoga Algarve
Bend it like Buddha biedt 200- en 300-urige yoga docentenopleidingen op prachtige locaties in Portugal.
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L. Farrah Furtado
L. Farrah Furtado is Canadees-Portugees Yoga Alliance E RYT 500 Ashtanga Vinyasa docente, auteur van drie spirituele best verkopende prijswinnende boeken en directeur van Kaohsiung Yoga School en Bend it like Buddha Yoga in Portugal. Ze heeft meer dan 14 jaar in Azië gewoond en bestudeerde de helende kunst in boeddhistische kloosters in Taiwan, Balinese genezing met energetische helende meesters in Ubud, en heeft getraind in het traditionele Ashtanga Vinyasa-systeem en pranayama met BNS Iyengar, het geslacht van Pattabhi Jois en Krishnamacharya in India. Farrah is een Usui Reiki-meester in de derde graad.
Mafalda Rodriguez
Mafalda Rodriguez begon ongeveer 11 jaar geleden met yoga en besefte al snel hoe yoga transformeert, hoe het mensen terugbrengt naar hun center en hen een universele en bewuste kijk op het leven biedt. In 2008 voltooide ze de yogacursus in de Samkhya-lijn door FLY-Lusa Yoga Federation in deze negen jaar ervaring met lesgeven, veel leren en blijven leren door de behoeften van haar studenten, en met de uitdagingen die ze onderweg tegenkomt .
Danni Cullen
Danni loves to teach and share. She is passionate about what she does as yoga had such a special effect on her life. It is rare to be in one of her classes and to not burst out in laughter, child-like giggles, or even laughing so hard your crying with stomach pains! Her classes are strong, creative, and super fun. Most importantly, she teaches from the heart. At Bend it like Buddha, Danni teaches Vinyasa, how to theme and sequence classes, kids yoga, Acro yoga, and adjustment-modification classes. She has taught in classes & TTCs in India, Bali, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Daniela Luz
Daniela geeft Vinyasa, Yin, Zwangerschapsyoga en Kinderyoga op de Bend it like Buddha school in Praia da Rocha, Algarve Portugal. Daniela is een internationaal gecertificeerde mindfulness coach, een healer practitioner en een ervaren meditatie- en yogadocent, gevestigd in Portugal. Van sociale opvoeding en sociaal activisme tot yoga en meditatie, Daniela reisde de wereld rond en woonde in het buitenland om haar levensmissie te delen om verschillende gemeenschappen en kansarme groepen te versterken, door samen sociale projecten op te richten en te beheren in Mozambique, Italië en Australië.
Berta Couto
Geboren als Portugese reiziger, gepassioneerd door de natuur en afgestudeerd in verpleegkunde, werd Berta al op jonge leeftijd aangetrokken tot de mysteries van het menselijk lichaam, geest en ziel. In 2008 omarmde ze haar yogapad. Ze observeerde en leerde van vele docenten en meesters van niet alleen Ashtanga, maar ook Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga en Ayurveda, en werd yoga docente en later Ayurvedisch therapeute. Haar stijl van lesgeven is een mix van alle ervaringen en reizen die ze heeft opgedaan: het heeft een sterke traditionele basis met een therapeutische benadering, die werkt aan het loslaten van trauma's door middel van het lichaam.
Johanna Hessling
Joanna is a passionate yoga instructor with over 18 years of experience. She is well-versed in various modalities, including Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Reiki, Ayurveda, and Mobilization Therapy, which she skillfully blends to create unique and transformative experiences for her students. Johanna’s journey began at a young age with meditation, blossoming into a love for Vinyasa Flow yoga. She holds a 200-hour certification from Laughing Lotus in New York City and has deepened her knowledge with additional trainings in Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Victoria Machado
Victoria, originally from São Paulo, Brazil has been a passionate yoga practitioner since 2013. Over the years, she has developed a deep love for yoga and its transformative power, believing that it has the potential to positively impact those who embrace the practice. She teaches a variety of yoga styles, including Vinyasa-inspired sequences, Yin, Prenatal yoga, Kids Yoga, and Ashtanga Vinyasa. She draws from her diverse background and experience to create well-rounded and inclusive classes suitable for practitioners of all levels. She sees yoga as a powerful tool for personal growth.
Liling
Liling, born in Austria, has embarked on a transformative journey that has taken her to Portugal, where she has fallen in love with the Algarve-now her second home. With a decade of dedicated yoga practice and a deep spiritual connection nurtured over the past four years, she discovered the true essence of self-love through yoga. Completing her yoga teacher training certification (YTTC) with Bend It Like Buddha was a pivotal moment, opening new pathways to share the heart-centered gift of yoga. She focuses on Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, seamlessly integrating breath, movement, and mindfulness.
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Anoniem
uit Verenigd Koninkrijk, mei 2026
The perfect mix of people and my flatmate!! The food was just enough too- healthy & light!
All the instructors were warm, friendly and reassuring.
The location is stunning.
Outdoor yoga sessions in the sunshine!
Michael Loosli
uit Zwitserland, april 2025
Perfekt
Alles
Vincenzo Küng
uit Zwitserland, april 2025
Beautiful
Great people
Anoniem
uit Zwitserland, mei 2024
Global review
Everything about this course was fantastic!
Dorota Pawlak
uit Nederland, oktober 2023
A perfect place to find your confidence as a yoga teacher
The schedule has a perfect mix of all the tools and skills you need to find your confidence as a yoga teacher. The knowledgeable and approachable instructors create a wonderful atmosphere, in which you can easily ask your questions, share your thoughts, or discuss your doubts. Plus, the food is amazing, which definitely helps to go through an intensive training day! Thank you Farah for this transformative journey!
Anoniem
uit Puerto Rico, juni 2023
Fabulous value and well rounded curriculum
I loved the location, the instructors were knowledgeable about so many niches, the food was better than expected the value was amazing
Евгения Евгения
uit Portugal, juni 2023
I loved everything
Everything is fine
Alicia Sanchez Fernandez
uit Nederland, mei 2023
Een fantastische ervaring
Alle instructeurs waren gewoon fantastisch.
Verder was de accomodatie heel erg goed en dichtbij de studio en dichtbij het strand, dus heel fijn.
Het eten was ook geweldig, vers, gezond, gevarieerd en heerlijk.
En het strand was ook waanzinnig, we hebben gelukkig ook een aantal keren yoga op het strand kunnen doen.
En de andere deelnemers waren ook super leuk, we hebben het ondeling ook heel gezellig gehad.
En het contact verliep ook heel soepel, alles werd super snel en goed geregeld.
Ana Yarza
uit Nederland, mei 2023
It was better than I expected. Wonderful energy+people!
I really enjoyed the schedule, though initially was challenging it has provided a great routine. The teachers have been over the top and have given me many aha moments. They bring the spiritually from the east to the west in an organic way, creating an environment of love, learning and sisterhood. Moreover, the god, accommodation and the location near praia da rocha round up the experience.
Hutter Nina
uit Zwitserland, april 2023
Genau das was ich gesucht habe.
Die Weiterbildung war für mich genau zum richtigen Zeitpunkt und das was ich gesucht habe.
Meine Seele hat Heimat und so viele liebevolle und passionierte Lehrer getroffen, sie haben mich jeder auf seine weise tief berührt.
Habe so viel und vielseitig gelernt.
Das Angebot ist exellent.
Habe Yoga in all seinen Facetten erfahren, mit so viel Freude und Liebe.
Macedonia Domingues
uit Portugal, maart 2023
lifa changing experience, great knowledge and positive energ
all instructors teach from the heart, you learn so much, transformation will happen and you will want to share yoga with the world
Jane Robinson
uit Portugal, januari 2023
Not a retreat, not 4 days
There wasn’t a lot to like
Anoniem
uit Nederland, december 2022
December kado
De veelzijdigheid van lessen, oefeningen en ervaringen zorgden elke dag voor een kleine of grote innerlijke wereldreis.
Hoe fijn ook om zo dicht bij of in de zee te zijn
De maaltijden bij Super Juice waren smaakvol, gezond en gezellig .
Het apartement ruim en netjes en de kleine wandeling naar shala was verkwikkend in de ochtend en landend in de middag
Anne Johnson
uit Thailand, oktober 2022
BILB 200YTT
The studio, the staff, the food, the beach were absolutely amazing. They were all so helpful and willing to share knowledge and support the students. If you are thinking of taking a YTT course….do I! I was also fortunate because we had a fantastic mix of students in our group and overall it was a great experience.
Maria Lucia Di Pasquali
uit Spanje, mei 2022
A perfect journey
I liked all! The location, the teachers, the food! It was not easy as never it is when you work on yourself, but Farrah and her group where there to support during the journey. I've loved it!
Niall Flannery
uit Verenigd Koninkrijk, mei 2022
Detox week
I thought the whole thing was great, a good way to try something new!
Aliette Libe
uit Portugal, april 2022
Dynamisme de l équipe respect horaire et participants diversite techniques
Anoniem
uit Egypte, juli 2021
I am disappointed! ... and still optimistic
1- When they answer they are very humble and loving
2- Detailed feedback on the assignments
Ari Liakeas
uit Mexico, mei 2021
Wonderful warm online experience
The connection to others all over the world and the wealth of inspiration and information
Renata Kulcsarova
uit Zwitserland, juli 2020
Online Yoga TT
Anoniem
uit Italië, mei 2020
amazing online yoga tribe
I learnt lot of things, thanks! the teachers are lovable. I felt a lot of love and good energy! the content shared was great.
Anoniem
uit Oostenrijk, december 2019
Enlightenig yoga and cleansing journey
Wonderful place, beautiful and perfect guided detox retreat, individually ajusted lectures, classes in the beach, no questions let open
Vanes Cassells
uit Verenigd Koninkrijk, november 2019
Soul Nourishing, Thought Provoking, Transformational
In an ideal world, I would have chosen my first 200 hours yoga teacher training in yin or restorative yoga, but having researched the market in Portugal, I opted for Bend it Like Buddha's 200 hours Ashtanga & Vinyasa, and Ayurvedic Massage because the timing coincided with my plans, and because I felt I needed to step outside of my comfort zone and really challenge the yogi within me.
What I found was that the emphasis on the philosophy and ethics of yoga was much broader than most other offerings. I also learnt a great deal about myself through the amazing meditation and asana practices.
Being in the Algarve, one of my favourite places in Portugal, changed my direction, my beliefs, and my view of the world. Learning to be a yoga teacher left me with a heightened respect for the universe. I am so grateful to have found Farrah, Danni, and Tori, each with their own style of teaching, which has left a profound impact.
The Flor da Rocha apartment, which I shared with one other student, was comfortable, spacious and clean, and I made full use of the spa facilities on site.
The food was in line with the yogic teachings of kindness to oneself and my surroundings, tasty and nourishing. Though, I did need snacks at times.
The people and the training made me feel free and comfortable to express and nurture myself. I am grateful to have had this life-changing experience.
Since returning home, I have maintained my meditation and yoga practice with renewed clarity.
Laurie Delrue
uit Verenigde Staten, juni 2019
Une expérience formidable !
Un séjour inoubliable ! Des cours très intéressants et enrichissants tant au niveau physique que théorique. Les professeurs sont supers ouvertes et à l'écoute ce qui encourage les élèves à évoluer et à s'épanouir dans leur pratique.
Beatriz Heuer
uit Zwitserland, mei 2019
AMAZING
I had an amazing time. The YTT was beyond my expectations. I have learned so much about yoga, its philosophy, Pranayama, Meditation, etc... the team is wonderful and focus. This teacher training was everything I needed to be confident to start teaching. I feel so grateful and blessed to have met so many wonderful and empowered women. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Namaste!
Hanna Szczypka
uit Verenigd Koninkrijk, mei 2019
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G
AMAZING experience. Perfect teachers, perfect location, perfect food! This teacher training was honestly a dream, I've learnt so much and made friends for life. The teachers were incredible, patient, so skilled and committed to helping us learn us much as possible. The location was incredible - right by the ocean, amazing caves - what better place to learn yoga?
Could not thank you enough, Farrah, Tori and Martyna! Wish I could do it all again! Ready to start teaching now!
Julia Langro
uit Verenigde Staten, mei 2019
Most amazing experience EVER
Everything about this teacher training was incredible. All the readings that are meant to be completed prior to the training are super interesting and beneficial to the material that will be learned. Not doing the readings is only detrimental to yourself and your education. The readings help you further understand the poses, correct alignment, the yoga philosophy, anatomy, and pranayama practice. I loved all of the classes. We had two daily asana practices that were ashtanga and vinyasa. We also had anatomy, pranayama, meditation, adjustment and alignment, teaching practice, and massage class. Elvis and Anna provided amazing vegetarian meals at Super Juice every day. The location was beautiful and every teacher was so supportive, informative, and kind. This trip was worth every penny!
Eilleen Bahamon Cotes
uit Noorwegen, mei 2019
100% recommended, the best RYT course in Europe!
I absolutely recommend Bend it like a Budha. This course was a life- changing experience. I met an incredible group of empowered and lovely ladies. Farrah, Tori and Martyna were the most understanding, helpful and amazing teachers. They guide us through this journey with all the kindness and loving hearts. Accommodation, food, Yoga studio's location, classes and materials we're all fantastic and well organized. I will definitely repeat this experience again❤❤❤❤ Eilleen
Anoniem
uit Verenigde Staten, april 2019
Amazing, intense & well structured.
The way the course was structured meant there was less anxiety around teaching the demo at the end.
Anoniem
uit Duitsland, april 2019
Amazing experience with a great team of teachers
The combination of health orientated, spiritual, cueing expert, tradition oriented teachers helped me to develop a great bride knowledge and were an amazing introduction. I met so many beautiful human beings and feel thankful for being empowered to give this great gift to others. One of the most rewarding things I did for myself so far!!
Anoniem
uit Australië, maart 2019
YTT Bali
Varied teachers and alternative views. Lots of hands on training opportunities to ensure you learn concepts.
Diana Stamate
uit Verenigde Staten, november 2018
Magical!!!
We had the best combination of a yoga teacher training, self-healing and the most wonderful was to see how each teacher brings their strengths in the class giving us the optimal experience. I just loved it!
Hanna Petersen
uit België, oktober 2018
Bad management - far from 200hours
The two excellent teachers for Vinyasa and Ashtanga, Danni Cullen and Mattia Michielan, where the only good thing in this TTC and the only reason me and some other students did not drive home directly.
Roberta Convery
uit Isle of Man, oktober 2018
Super friendly
Everyone was made to feel extremely welcome and included. The instructors all showed great patience, never ending knowledge and gave time for each and every one of the students (whom have all become friends for life!)
An amazing experience ❤️
Mélodie Michel
uit Portugal, oktober 2018
A life-changing experience in the best conditions
I started this training only looking to deepen my own yoga practice, and left inspired to not only to teach others how to cultivate presence, mindfulness and self-love, but also to never stop learning and opening myself to new sides of yoga. The course was extremely complete, with a strong ashtanga or vinyasa practice in the morning, a different pranayama and meditation technique every day, thought-provoking philosophy classes taught by the Italian-Indian sage that is Mattia Michielan, and a softer asana practice in the evening. With this packed schedule, we also had time to get a massage certificate - in fact those massage hours in the afternoon were a welcome relief for sore muscles! We were taken care of the whole time, with beautiful, healthy meals prepared by the Super Juice team, so we had lots of energy and focus for our practice.
Anoniem
uit Duitsland, oktober 2018
Not to recommend
Danni and Mattia are incredible teachers. They Know what they are Talking about and they I learned so much from them.
The Food at the super juice Café was very good.
Jessica Sinclair
uit Canada, juni 2018
It is not just a yoga instructor course. We became family!
I will never forget it and so blessed for this experience. Was he best decision I have ever made. It changed me forever <3
Farrah, Tori and Danni are so beyond wonderful and make an amazing team! Loved every moment.
Danielle Ryan
uit Canada, juni 2018
Amazing YTT Experience
I just completed the 15 day June YTT 200hr program and all I can say is WOW. Farrah has put together an amazing program. Prepare to be spiritually enlightened!
The curriculum is an excellent combination of various styles of yoga, practical understandings of anatomy and adjustments, spiritual practices such as pranayama and meditation, and a good variety of teaching techniques.
Our group in particular formed an amazing bond allowing for some serious emotional breakthroughs and learning opportunities.
I recommend this training for anyone looking to really learn the spiritual side of yoga!
The food from Super Juice was also AMAZINGGGGGGG.
Elke Vandenabeele
uit België, juni 2018
Heartopenening Algarve
We really got deeper into our own soul through meditation; pranayama; soundhealing...
Sabrina Gazzella
uit Verenigde Staten, juni 2018
Great yoga experience
I liked the most the teaching and all the amazing experiences we’ve gone through pranamaya, meditation, mantras and asanas. Every thing was great and all the team we learned very much :)) so much generosity :)) Special thanks to Danny Cullen and Rachel Berryman as instructors as they are not in the list for the flow’s and teaching amazing :))
Alli Esker
uit Verenigde Staten, juni 2018
Amazing, transformational experience
It's hard to believe that two weeks would be so amazing, inspirational, and transformational. It started with 17 people I didn't know, and ended with 17 people who became family. Everything from the food, lessons, and excursions were organized very effectively and efficiently. I left with all the knowledge I need to begin teaching.
Tânia Carvalho
uit Ierland, juni 2018
AN MAGICAL JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION
Amazing group of people and amazing and helpful teachers. These 2 weeks were a journey of sharing...knowledge, and yoga.
I learned so much during my time at Bend it like Buddha, was definitely a journey of self-transformation... and now, I'm extremely confident with my Yoga teacher abilities.
looking forward to my next adventures as yoga teacher.
I meet amazing people, that touch my heart deeply! Sending Love <3
Melissa Burgard
uit Duitsland, februari 2018
Fantastic experience
Very much information was passed along within the given time. Tight schedule, but worth it. Breaks were more than enough. We was very well fed and looked after. Everything you need is within walking distance from Venue.
Anoniem
uit Zweden, februari 2018
Teachers were great and the people at Simrose were excellent in taking care of us yogis every day.
Lewanda Hardy
uit Verenigde Staten, oktober 2017
Awesome Setting for learning
My group represented near 20 countries so I have many new friends and yoga contacts.