267 Day 200-Hour Hybrid: Online & In-Person Elements Yoga Teacher Training in Ericeira, Portugal
Portugal Yoga Teacher Training
This unique training combines an in-depth anatomical and bio-mechanical understanding of yoga taught within the holistic framework of the five-element system of Taoism and Ayurveda and underpinned by the philosophy of classical yoga and Tantra. At the end of the course, you leave having learned essential tools and life skills to enhance your health and through which you can inspire others. The online training should be completed after the in-person part ends.
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Highlights
- 267-day 54-hour online yoga teacher training
- 9-day 146-hour residential yoga teacher training
- Eligible for registration with Yoga Alliance upon completion for both parts
- Online sessions held over Zoom
- Online sessions time zone: BST (GMT+1) during summer and GMT after October 26th, 2025
- 8 nights on-site training accommodation
- Daily meals during residential training
- Comprehensive tuition and teaching materials
Styles
Accommodation
The residential training will take place in a villa setting and there are single and shared rooms available, a practice space, and eating and study areas all in support of your learning immersion. The accommodation is also dependent on the group size and Swara Yoga School will share the accommodation details close to the training dates, as arrangements need to be made in order to accommodate the group.
Program
Certifications
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
How the training works
The yoga teacher training consists of a 54-hour online training and nine days of a 146-hour immersion in Ericeira, Portugal. From April 2025 to January 2026, during the online training, you will cover the theory part of the course with weekend modules, where you will cover anatomy, philosophy, teaching principles and ethics, and the holistic disciplines of Ayurveda and Taoism, supported by the practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, and self-inquiry.
You will have live classes on April 26th and 27th, May 24th and 25th, June 28th and 29th, July 26th and 27th, August 30th and 31st, September 27th and 28th, November 29th and 30th, December 20th and 21st, 2025 and January 17th, 2026. The online modules are live on Zoom and you will have access to the digital library with teaching materials, pre-recorded practices, and manuals. One module can be completed by viewing the recordings, offering some scheduling flexibility.
If you are unable to attend a specific weekend session, you can watch the corresponding recordings. However, attendance for the remaining hours is required in real time. The onsite nine-day training in Portugal is where you bring online learning to life through hands-on practice and direct mentorship. Dive deep into refining your teaching skills and expanding your knowledge in applied practices.
With the guidance of the teachers, you will lead practice classes, master adjustments, and craft thoughtful sequences in a supportive environment. This immersive experience bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you build confidence, hone your techniques, and prepare to teach with authenticity and confidence.
Daily schedule for online training (GMT+1/GMT)
- 08:00 - 11:00
- 12:00 - 15:00
Daily schedule for residential training
- 06:30 - 09:00 Asana, pranayama, and meditation
- 09:00 - 10:30 Breakfast break
- 10:30 - 12:30 Talks, lectures, and discussions
- 12:30 - 14:30 Lunch break
- 14:30 - 15:30 Lectures
- 15:30 - 16:30 Micro lessons
- 16:30 - 18:00 Asana, pranayama, and meditation
Course information
Swara Yoga School places a strong emphasis on interactive and experiential learning. The training encourages each student to listen deeply to their own process and undertake specific practices for self-inquiry held within the group experience. With your hybrid online format, students will have private mentoring sessions with the lead teacher to work on specific skills and address areas of improvement. These sessions deepen the learning process and provide tailored actionable advice for each student.
The practice
You cover a variety of practice styles during the course as you work with the different elements, so the style serves the purpose of experiencing the element that you are specifically working on. From alignment-based Hatha and Vinyasa Flow to the more subtle energetic practices of Yin yoga, pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and mindfulness, students will learn different ways of practicing and teaching. Morning classes are more dynamic and alignment-based. Afternoon practices are a combination of Restorative Yin yoga, Somatics, and meditation.
What are the five elements and do how they relate to yoga?
The five elements is an ancient philosophical tradition that facilitates a deeper understanding of yoga through infusing your yoga practice with specific movement and intention. In the five elements philosophy Earth grounds, water flows, fire energizes, air lightens, and space expands. In this yoga teacher training, you will use asana, pranayama, meditation, and diet to bring your whole system into balance using the qualities of each element. From the static alignment-based practices of Iyengar yoga to the dynamic flowing sequences of Vinyasa and the deep stillness of Yin yoga, you will learn the value of each style of yoga according to the five elements and your individual constitution.
Instructors
Sofia Araujo
Sofia is a yoga teacher, therapist, macrobiotic chef, and holistic health educator that shares a passion for healthy movement and living. She has been practicing yoga for the last 15 years and teaching internationally since 2006. Educated and certified in the styles of Sivananda, Ashtanga, Anusara, advanced Hatha yoga, and Vinyasa, she combines all her knowledge from yoga, bodywork, holistic health, and coaching to deliver an integral yoga education in all her trainings and courses.
Francie La Flow
Francie La Flow is a passionate and free-spirited Vocal Luminary, Devotee of Flow, and the inspired founder of the award-winning Pure Flow Yoga school, celebrated as one of the top 8 Retreats worldwide by The Guardian UK. She is also an experienced trauma-informed Yoga Professional, Joy-Spreader, and community catalyst, dedicated to inspiring, uplifting, and empowering people to feel free, express authentically, and sing their hearts wide open.
Brooke Silkman
Brooke is an Anatomy and Biomechanics teacher.
Location
Online training
This part of the teacher training is held online. Swara Yoga School is based in Lisbon, Portugal and they will live stream sessions based on BST (GMT+1) during Summer and GMT for session/s after October 26th, 2025.
In-person training
This part of the training will take place in Ericeira, Portugal. Portugal has been one of the best-kept secrets of Europe for decades. The southernmost country of Europe and the doorway to the Atlantic make this small big country unique for its cultural heritage, stunning cliff beaches, and delicious culinary flavors. The mood is laid back and the people are super friendly and welcoming to everyone who comes from abroad to visit. For the last years, they always been teaching in Ericeira, a beautiful fisherman and surf town 30 minutes outside Lisbon and the hometown of the founder Sofia.
Features
Activities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Bar
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
Food
During the in-person training, you will be served three vegetarian meals a day included in the price. Diet is a fundamental part of the training and retreat philosophy and ties in deeply with the holistic curriculum. All meals are vegan or vegetarian and 80 percent of the ingredients are organic.
All vegetables come from a farmers market only five minutes away from the city center and Swara Yoga School re-sources local and seasonal ingredients. They curate a menu that is anti-inflammatory and gluten-free and make their food from scratch - no processed funny ingredients. Please let them know about allergies and intolerances in your diet so the chef can take care of it for you.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
What's included
- 267 days of online yoga teacher training
- 9 days of residential yoga teacher training
- An official completion certificate
- 8 nights in-person training accommodation
- 3 meals per day for in-person training
- Comprehensive tuition and teaching materials, including manuals, PDFs, workbooks, audio, and video recordings for online training
- Access to live session recordings for a full year
- 3 one-on-one online mentoring sessions with the lead teacher, scheduled throughout the year
- Printed course materials for onsite training
What's not included
- Airfare for residential training
- Airport transfers for onsite training
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Lisbon Portela Airport
36 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
You can take a bus from Campo Grande, which you can access by taking the underground (metro) from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Arrival by taxi
You can take a taxi from Campo Grande, which you can access by taking the underground (metro) from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% 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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