8 Day 50-hour Somatic Movement and Meditative Arts Teacher Training Course on Tenerife, Spain
Somatic Yoga Teacher Training in Spain
Explore somatic movement and meditative arts in this one-week immersive training designed to cultivate creativity and awaken embodied expression and facilitation. Somatic movement is a body-led practice, focusing on inner experience rather than outer appearance.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Certificate of completion (Continuing Education Yoga Alliance)
- Somatics and embodiment: Journey beyond asana
- Meditative art-making: Explore visual art, poetry, music, and dance
- Creative meditation techniques: Guide yourself and others
- Nervous system regulation: Learn to restore balance using somatic release and more
- The creative process: Channel your inner source of inspiration
- Safe and sacred space: Learn to hold grounded, inclusive spaces
- 7 nights accommodation with three daily meals
Types
7 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 9.5
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
At Shambhala Yoga School, they offer a space that embodies the essence of “Shambhala” - a mythical place of peace, self-discovery, and inner growth. Just like this hidden haven, their school provides a nurturing environment where students can connect deeply with themselves, explore yoga holistically, and grow with guidance and support.
They are a Canarian family-owned and operated school, and from the very beginning, everything they do is created from the heart. With a maximum of nine students per course, their classes are intentionally small to allow personal guidance, meaningful connections, and a learning experience designed around you.
With them, you will always know who your teachers are, and they will remain present for you throughout your journey, even beyond the course, as they love keeping in touch and supporting their students as they grow.
Shambhala is the only yoga school in Spain offering certified 50-, 200-, and 300-hour courses with Yoga Alliance. Their teachers bring years of international experience and a passion for sharing yoga in a safe, respectful, and inspiring way.
Located in beautiful Los Realejos, Tenerife, Shambhala is surrounded by the island’s black sand beaches, lush mountains, and vibrant nature, creating the perfect backdrop for reflection, learning, and transformation.
The school offers cozy, comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms, reliable Wi-Fi, a refreshing swimming pool, and plenty of peaceful spaces to relax, reflect, and connect - both with yourself and with the other students.
This warm, welcoming environment sets Shambhala apart from larger schools or chain-style programs, and makes every stay feel personal and restorative. There at Shambhala, yoga is more than a practice. It’s a journey you'll take togetherwith them, guided with care, attention, and love.
Rooms
Triple share room with private ensuite
This room is fully equipped with all you need for the perfect stay. It also has a private patio in the backyard.
- 3 single beds
- 3 night tables
- Wardrobe
- Table and chairs
- Private ensuite toilet with shower
- Wi-Fi access
- Towels
Triple share room with private ensuite; at the most relaxing part
The room is fully equipped with all that you need for the perfect stay. This triple room is located just steps away from the yoga shala at the most relaxing part of the school. You will only listen to the birds to wake you up!
- 3 single beds
- 3 night tables
- Wardrobes
- Table and chairs
- Private ensuite toilet with shower / bathtub
- Wi-Fi access
- Towels
Double room with private ensuite and terrace
This room is fully equipped with all you need for a perfect stay. The special part of this room is the private roof terrace with breathtaking views over the coast and the mountains, with amazing sunrises and sunsets.
- 2 single beds
- 2 night tables
- Wardrobe
- Table and chairs
- Private ensuite toilet with shower
- Private rooftop terrace
- Wi-Fi access
- Towels
Single room with shared bathroom
The room is thoughtfully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. If you love having your own space to recharge, then this cozy single room is perfect for you. The bathroom is shared with only one other person.
- Single bed
- Night table
- Wardrobe
- Table
- Wing chair
- Wi-Fi access
- Towels
Laundry
Shambhala has a washing machine at the school. They'll wash your clothes every week and return them to you in the freshest way. This way, you can concentrate on learning and growing during the course.
Program
Certification
The course / hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
At the end of this course, you’ll receive a Yoga Alliance 50-hour Continued Education certification and have the tools to teach somatic movement and meditative arts confidently, blending physical, energetic, and creative insights into your classes.
Somatic movement and meditative arts
Through different artistic mediums, such as intuitive dance, visual art, poetry, and music, you will learn to reconnect to your body’s living wisdom, support nervous system regulation, move through energetic blocks, and build creative confidence in a judgment-free zone.
Experience the transformative power of somatic release techniques, journey into the creative process, and bring fresh inspiration to your yoga practice and teaching.
Shambhala Yoga School Tenerife offers one 50-hour Somatic Movement and Meditative Arts teacher training course (TTC) annually, providing you with the opportunity to advance your yoga teaching journey. Please note that they maintain a limited class size, admitting only nine students per course. This ensures that you will receive personalized attention and guidance from their experienced teachers.
Course program
Join Tiana and Adam for an immersive eight-day, 50-hour Somatic Movement and Meditative Arts course, designed to deepen your practice, bring new inspiration to your offerings as a yoga teacher, and connect you with the transformative power of embodied, creative movement and meditation techniques.
This course blends experiential learning, theory, creativity, and practice to help you share your authentic expression, regulate your nervous system, and empower others to do the same.
Key topics:
- Somatics and embodiment: Journey beyond asana and reconnect to the wisdom of your body through somatic movement, embodied yoga, and intuitive dance
- Meditative art-making: Explore visual art, poetry, music, and dance as therapeutic pathways to authentic expression
- Creative meditation techniques: Guide yourself and others into relaxed states using imagination and mindful meditation practices
- Nervous system regulation: Learn to restore balance using somatic release, meditation, and nature-based practices
- The creative process: Channel your inner source of inspiration and trust your intuitive creative flow
- Safe and sacred space: Learn to hold grounded, inclusive spaces that nurture trust and invite spiritual and creative freedom
- Elevate your offerings and classes: Enhance your teaching with embodied planning, thematic sequencing, and musical curation
- Evolve with yoga: Answer the call of the growing yoga evolution, honoring tradition while expanding into new, embodied, and artful dimensions of practice beyond the mat
What makes this course special?
- Small group size: With a maximum of nine participants, this course ensures personal attention, allowing for deep connections and individualized support throughout your journey
- Stress-free learning: You'll foster a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where you can explore Somatic Movement and Meditative Arts without pressure, making learning enjoyable and fulfilling
- Community creation: All of Shambhala Yoga School Tenerife's courses emphasize building lasting bonds, creating a sense of belonging and offering ongoing support even after the course finishes
- Somatic dance ceremony: Experience deep catharsis as you take part in a powerful group dance ceremony
- Learn to guide somatic movement: From musical curation to practical somatic exercises and guidelines for space-holding, build the confidence to guide others in meaningful somatic movement experiences
- Expert teachers: Learn from Tiana and Adam, professional yoga teachers devoted to weaving creativity, spirituality, and embodiment into practical tools to support healing, harmony, and authentic expression
- Sound bath: Relax and rejuvenate with a transformative sound bath session, helping you release physical and emotional tension
- Non-judgmental environment: The school offers a safe, welcoming space where you can grow at your own pace, free from judgment or competition.
Daily schedule
At Shambhala Yoga School, the daily schedule is a harmonious rhythm designed to immerse you in the transformative world of Somatic Movement and Meditative Arts. Here's a glimpse into a typical day:
- 07:30 - 09:00 Embodied yoga and meditation practice
- 09:00 - 10:15 Breakfast
- 10:15 - 13:00 Artistic workshop
- 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:30 SOMA lab
- 16:30 - 17:30 Practice time
- 17:30 - 19:00 Somatic dance or Restorative yoga practice
- 19:00 - 20:30 Dinner
- 22:00 - 06:00 Lights off
- %On Thursday, you will have the well-deserved day off to rest, explore the island's beauty, or engage in personal reflection.
Instructors
Tiana Prince
Originally from Canada, Tiana has been teaching yoga around the world since 2018, in Peru, India, France, Morocco, Canary Islands, and more. Before teaching yoga, Tiana taught dance for many years, and is also a certified school teacher. A graduate of Audrey Sarquilla’s 300-hour Bhakti Academy and Yandara Yoga Institute’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Tiana is an ongoing student of Bhakti Yoga, Hindu Mythology, and Tantric Philosophy. She leads international women’s retreats with Salisa Retreats, and teaches 200-hour YTTS in the Amazon Jungle of Peru.
Adam Duke
Adam is a friendly yogic character, ever-evolving his teachings and learning from a space of playful spiritual seeking. As a yoga teacher and artist, with countless visual art pieces and murals displayed around the world, he brings his unique creative expression into all of his classes. Adam approaches his classes with playful discipline and a smile on his face. He blends asana, somatics, devotional yoga (Bhakti), stories, and is constantly learning from students’ feedback and shares, to teach from a place of trauma-informed accessibility, balanced with a good dose of fun.
Location
Tenerife
Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and year-round warm weather, making it an ideal setting for a rejuvenating yoga course. The island’s diverse landscapes range from stunning volcanic beaches to lush forests and mountainous terrain, giving visitors endless options for outdoor exploration.
The crown jewel, Mount Teide, is Spain’s highest peak and one of the world’s largest volcanoes. With a stunning national park surrounding it, Teide offers breathtaking views, unique flora and fauna, and an otherworldly experience of Tenerife’s volcanic landscape.
In addition to its breathtaking landscapes, Tenerife is steeped in vibrant culture and rich traditions that reflect its Spanish and Guanche (indigenous) heritage. From bustling local markets and vibrant festivals to centuries-old towns with colonial architecture, the island provides a warm and welcoming environment.
Towns like La Orotava and Garachico preserve this cultural heritage, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and experience Tenerife’s historical roots. Whether exploring traditional arts and crafts, tasting local dishes, or mingling with friendly locals, visitors can enjoy an immersive experience of Canarian life.
With its laid-back atmosphere, stunning coastlines, and array of outdoor activities, Tenerife is the perfect escape for anyone seeking balance, adventure, and personal transformation. Between yoga sessions, students can surf, kayak, hike in the Anaga Mountains, or simply unwind on the beach.
The island’s tranquil ambiance and natural beauty align harmoniously with a yogic lifestyle, making Tenerife a unique destination to relax, recharge, and deepen one’s yoga practice.
Food
Wholesome and nutritious vegetarian ingredients will be provided to be cooked together in the community, designed to support your yoga practice.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Spa treatments
Shambhala treatments
Indulge in something truly special during your time at Shambhala - a chance to dive into deep relaxation and renewal. They’re excited to offer you a range of calming body treatments, each designed to release tension, ease stress, and leave you feeling completely refreshed.
Their tranquil environment and skilled practitioners, Andrea and Ilona, will be with you every step of the way, offering guidance on the unique benefits of each therapy.
Choose from their selection of soothing treatments:
- Lomi lomi massage for a flowing, rhythmic experience
- Thai massage for deep stretching and balance
- Acupuncture to restore energetic flow
- Deep tissue massage to release chronic tension
- Foot reflexology to enhance wellness through foot points
- Lymphatic drainage for detox and relief
- Cupping and gua sha for muscle relaxation
- Reiki for energetic healing
- Tameana for chakra balancing
Enjoying a body treatment within the school will add a special touch to your yoga journey - an ideal way to unwind at the end of a day or week of practice. Let them help you find the perfect way to care for your body and mind!
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- All classes and workshops
- Artistic workshop
- SOMA labs
- Course materials: A Somatic Movement and Meditative Arts workbook to support your learning during and after the retreat
- Special events: Somatic dance ceremony, yoga Nidra, nature art, sound bath, etc.
- Transfer from Tenerife South Airport to the school on the arrival day at 14:30
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 daily meals
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport pick-up outside the schedule
- Airport drop-off
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Tenerife–South Airport (Reina Sofia Airport)
37 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Tenerife–South Airport (Reina Sofia Airport) (TFS). Transfer from this airport is included in the price. The transfer 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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