22 Day 300-Hour Advanced Ayurveda, Ashtanga and Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Tenerife, Spain
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in Spain
This comprehensive 300-hour course is designed for yoga teachers who want to deepen their knowledge and refine their teaching skills by integrating Ayurveda, Ashtanga, and Yin Yoga and are eager to advance their training to attain RYT-500 status. More than just a physical practice, this course explores how Ayurveda and yoga work together to create balance in the body, mind, and energy system.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Have 2 yoga classes per day featuring multi styles
- Daily guided meditation sessions and pranayama practices
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Participate in sound bath workshop
- Have gong bath session at the end of the course
- Provided comprehensive course manuals
- 21 nights cozy accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals will be served
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
19 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Sauna
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Outdoor shower
Shambhala Yoga School
During your stay, you will be comfortably accommodated in one of their one double room, one single room, or two triple room, all double and triple rooms are thoughtfully designed with en-suite private toilets, Wi-Fi access, and complimentary towels for your convenience.
As you step into the yoga shala, enveloped in serene greenery, you'll find yourself in the most tranquil part of the school. Additionally, they offer a communal kitchen, a barbecue area, numerous inviting spots to unwind in the gardens, a terrace providing breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains, and a refreshing swimming pool.
On your well-deserved days off, you have the option to spend time studying or simply relaxing in the peaceful ambiance of the school. Alternatively, you can join fellow students for an invigorating hike in the mountains, an exhilarating kayak tour, or a blissful day at the beach.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Course program
This comprehensive 300-hour course is designed for yoga teachers who want to deepen their knowledge and refine their teaching skills by integrating ayurveda, ashtanga, and yin yoga.
More than just a physical practice, this course explores how ayurveda and yoga work together to create balance in the body, mind, and energy system.
The study program includes:
Ashtanga & yin yoga practice
- The ashtanga primary series: break down and analyze each asana in the primary series in depth.
- Learning to teach ashtanga yoga: master the art of leading ashtanga classes, including traditional sanskrit counting methods in led and mysore style classes.
- Advanced adjustments methodology: develop precise and safe hands-on adjustments to support students’ growth.
- Yin yoga philosophy & anatomy: explore the energetic and anatomical principles of yin yoga, including meridians, organs, elements, and emotions.
- Balancing yin & yang in practice: understand the interplay between yin and yang energies and how to integrate them in a holistic yoga practice.
- Learning to teach yin yoga: develop skills to guide yin yoga classes effectively and with confidence.
Ayurveda & yogic philosophy
- Ancient yogic texts: discover key yogic scriptures when they were written, their significance and how they shape modern yoga philosophy.
- Foundations of ayurveda: explore the ancient indian system of holistic healing, which balances the body, mind, and spirit through natural methods, understand the doshas, manas and gunas and how they influence physical health, emotions, and mental states.
- Ayurveda & yoga integration: learn how to adapt asana, pranayama, and meditation to support different dosha types, promoting balance and well-being.
- Ayurvedic lifestyle & nutrition: introduction to daily routines (dinacharya), seasonal adaptations (ritucharya), and holistic nutrition to enhance vitality and balance in yoga practice.
- Self-massage (abhyanga) for healing & balance: learn the art of ayurvedic self-massage (abhyanga), using herbal oils to nourish the skin, calm the nervous system, and promote relaxation. Discover which oils best support your dosha.
Advanced pranayama, meditation & sound
- Advanced pranayama: deepen your breathwork knowledge with advanced techniques for energetic balance and self-transformation.
- Daily meditation & chanting: cultivate a strong personal meditation practice and explore the power of sound through mantra chanting and sound/gong bath.
Sound bath session
Immerse yourself in deep relaxation and inner peace through the healing vibrations of the sound healing instruments. During this free session, the soothing sound waves will help calm the mind, release tension, and restore balance to body and spirit. It’s the perfect moment to recharge your energy during the course, leaving you refreshed and renewed.
What makes this course special?
Join this training for a deep, enriching journey of growth, transformation, and advanced knowledge!
- Small group support: with a max of 9 students, you’ll receive personal attention from experienced teachers who guide and adjust you directly and you’ll bond with like-minded individuals from around the world, creating connections that last a lifetime.
- Experienced, supportive teachers: the teachers have been leading courses worldwide for many years, bringing deep experience to guide you through every aspect of your training, helping you grow and refine your practice in a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Stress-free learning: forget about tests and grades! The daily progress checks are all about encouragement and growth, making learning light, fun and free from pressure.
- Long-term support & community: shambhala yoga school tenerife are not a chain yoga school. For them, you are a precious member of the shambhala family, not just a client. They are committed to supporting you on your yoga path, both during the course and beyond, ensuring you always have a place to turn to as you continue your journey.
- Flexible structure: once you reserve, they’ll send you our initial learning material that you can explore at your own pace. Then, get ready for three weeks of immersive, hands-on training!
- Comfortable, thoughtfully designed rooms: at shambhala yoga school, they prioritize your comfort and well-being. The rooms are designed to provide a restful and peaceful environment for your recovery after a full day of yoga practice. Each room is shared with just 1-2 persons, and features an en suite toilet, ensuring privacy and convenience. You’ll enjoy a cozy bed and ample space to unwind, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Sample daily schedule
At shambhala yoga school, each day unfolds like a mindful journey, flowing seamlessly from sunrise to sunset. Shambhala yoga school tenerife thoughtfully curated schedule is designed to nurture your practice, deepen your understanding, and support your personal transformation. From energizing morning sessions to peaceful evening reflections, every moment is an invitation to explore, grow, and connect.
Daily schedule
- 06.30 - 07.00 meditation
- 07.00 - 09.00 vinyasa / hatha yoga class
- 09.00 - 10.15 breakfast
- 10.15 - 13.00 asana lab
- 13.00 - 15.00 lunch
- 15.00 - 17.00 theory class (ancient texts / ayurveda / advanced pranayama)
- 17.00 - 18.30 practice time / ayurveda
- 18.30 - 19.30 yin yoga / restorative yoga class
- 19.30 - 21.00 dinner
- 22.30 - 05.30 lights off
Thursday afternoon is left for self study time.
On saturday afternoons and sundays, you have the well-deserved day off to rest, explore the island's beauty, or engage in personal reflection. Join shambhala yoga school tenerife on this remarkable journey as we embark on a path of transformation and self-realization.
As an added benefit, you'll have the opportunity to experience the soothing sounds of a sound bath and to participate in a gong bath made only for the course students.
Why this schedule works for you:
This carefully structured day balances physical practice, theoretical learning, and personal integration, allowing you to deepen your teaching skills while nurturing your own practice. With dedicated time for meditation, asana, and study, every day supports your growth as an advanced yoga teacher in a yoga alliance certified program.
Instructors
Andrea Santos Richardson
Andrea is actually an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, an Ayurvedic therapist, a sound healer, a Reiki practitioner, and a Thai massage teacher. She has worked as a massage therapist, massage and yoga teacher, yoga retreats organizer, and spa manager in England, Spain, and Switzerland for the last 13 years of her life.
Maya Lindvall
Maya’s mother introduced her to yoga and qigong when she was a child. She reconnected with yoga again in 2019 and it felt like coming home. She decided to do her first TTC in 2021 to deepen her knowledge and since then she’s been working full-time with yoga in different ways. All from teaching chair yoga for seniors with dementia and teenagers with disabilities to having vinyasa and yin classes at gyms/studios. In 2022 she take a trauma-informed yoga TTC and in 2023 her 300 hours in ashtanga and yin yoga.
Location
Los Realejos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This program will take place in the town and municipality of Los Realejos which is on the island of Tenerife in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands of Spain.
About the location
Step into the tranquil embrace of Shambhala Yoga School, a haven where they take great joy in presenting you with more than just exceptional yoga instruction. Their commitment to quality is reflected in their small group settings, designed to foster a deeper and more personalized experience.
As a family-owned and operated establishment, the small group classes (max. 9 students) ensure that each student receives the personal attention and nurturing required for their individual growth. In their safe and judgment-free environment, the dedicated instructors are committed to guiding you on your yoga journey, empowering you to progress and flourish.
Their vision is to provide a space where everyone can embrace and relish the practice of yoga. They firmly believe that yoga is a gift for all, and their mission is to make it accessible to everyone, regardless of their experience or background.
Nestled just 4 to 5 hours away from North Europe, Tenerife welcomes you with several direct flights from major European cities to the South Airport and mainland Spain to the North Airport. The island boasts a delightful year-round average temperature of 22 degrees, stunning black sand beaches, lush green mountains perfect for scenic hikes, and the awe-inspiring presence of the magical El Teide volcano.
The school, conveniently located in Los Realejos, is a mere 10-minute drive from various natural beaches, with one offering year-round surfing courses for adventurous souls seeking thrilling experiences.
Food
Shambhala Yoga School's belief is all about the happiness they get from sharing special times with others. That's why they made a big kitchen where everyone can cook and enjoy meals together as a close group. It's like a special place where everyone becomes good friends while making and eating food.
Shambhala Yoga School is very careful about choosing the ingredients and they are bought directly from local farmers to make sure they're really fresh and full of flavor. The sattvic fruits and veggies come straight from the fields around Shambhala, and they have their own garden where they grow lots of different things, like yummy bananas from the Canary Islands!
If you need special food because you can't eat gluten, just let them know. They'll make sure to give you safe and tasty ingredients that are just right for you.
P.S.: some students wonder if they have to cook for themselves when they come here. But by the end of the course, they love cooking together in the kitchen. It becomes one of their favorite memories, showing how much fun they had and the friends they made during their time with them.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Fruitarian
- Lactose Free
- Paleo diet
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
As the owner of the school has been working for the last 13 years in different five stars spas around Europe, she is bringing the spa treatments inside of the school. Holistic full-body massages, Thai massage, osteopathy, manicure and pedicure, waxing, and many more are available to book directly in the school at your own cost.
- Acupuncture
- Ayurvedic massage
- Body treatments
- Climbing lessons
- Horse riding
- Kayak tour
- Foot reflexology
- Lomi Lomi massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Manicure and pedicure
- Osteopathy
- Surf lessons
- Therapeutic massage
- Whale and dolphin-watching tour
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- 2 yoga classes per day
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Daily guided meditation sessions and pranayama practices
- 21 nights accommodation
- Sound bath workshop
- Gong bath session at the end of the course
- Comprehensive course manuals
- Daily meals with snacks
- Herbal tea throughout the day
- Transfer from Tenerife South Airport to Shambhala Yoga School on your arrival day
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- PCR test
- Visa
- Body treatments
- Extra activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 116 per person
Tenerife–South Airport (Reina Sofia Airport)
37 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 41 per person
Tenerife–North Airport (Los Rodeos Airport)
24 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Book your flight to arrive at Tenerife–North Airport (Los Rodeos Airport) (TFN) or Tenerife–South Airport (Reina Sofia Airport) (TFS). Situated just four or five hours away from northern Europe, there are several direct flights from all big European cities to South Airport and from mainland Spain to North Airport. Shambhala Yoga School Tenerife will arrange a transfer from Tenerife South Airport to Shambhala Yoga School on your arrival day. You’ll be welcomed at the airport and brought directly to the school in comfort, so you can relax and enjoy the start of your journey. Please note that this service is only offered at 14:30 on the check-in day of the course and cannot be changed or redeemed.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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