18-Day Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training & Wellness Escape in Costa Brava, Spain

The course is structured around the Ashtanga Primary Series. Four times a week you'll have Ashtanga immersion classes, and twice a week there are Vinyasa flows with creative sequencing and peak postures. The rest of the curriculum covers the nitty-gritty of teaching: anatomy and alignment, adjustment techniques, teaching methodology, and yoga philosophy based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. You'll learn how to use your voice, give clear cues, and observe alignment in different bodies. A module on adjustments teaches you how to touch students respectfully and help them go further in their practice.

The faculty is led by Amelia, who started teaching 15 years ago after training in Pilates, fitness, and personal training. She studied Exercise and Sport Sciences in Spain and completed her 500-hour YTTC in 2013. She's known for her alignment classes and for bringing in specialist guest teachers. Reviews mention Popi's physical therapy background, Merle's Yin and Pranayama sessions, Kim's daily 7 AM breathwork and Reiki, and Nina's Ashtanga power. The team rotates, but the quality stays high.

Classes are held in the villa's yoga shala, and the setting makes a difference. The villa has a long table where everyone eats together, a saltwater pool, and a garden with enough green space to find quiet corners. It's located a bit outside Palamos, elevated over the sea. The food is vegetarian Mediterranean, cooked by Ricky, and guests describe it as creative, nourishing, and delicious. Gluten-free and vegan diets are accommodated.

Nydum Yoga has been running teacher trainings for more than 50 cycles, and they claim 90% of their graduates are now teaching. The training ends with you teaching a 60-minute class to your peers, choosing between Ashtanga or Vinyasa style. You'll also get a course manual, a school t-shirt or tote bag, and a certificate recognized by Yoga Alliance upon completion.

What's included

- 17 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Fruit and snacks available all day - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Teacher training course and certification - Registration with Yoga Alliance - Certificate upon successful completion - Specialized workshops - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Course Manual - School t-shirt/tote bag - Pre and post retreat support from our team - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments