200-Hour Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training and Wellness Retreat in the Colombian Andes

You'll spend 26 days in the Colombian Andes training to teach yoga, following a 200-hour Hatha and Vinyasa programme that blends daily practice with the theory and methodology you need to lead a class of your own. It's open to a range of fitness levels, but it is intensive, so it suits you best if you already have a practice and can commit to full days of movement and study. If you're travelling solo, the single-gender shared rooms make it easy to be around other trainees; if you'd rather have your own space to rest and revise, there's a private room with a double bed.

Your days follow a clear rhythm. Each morning begins with meditation and asana practice, followed by theory sessions covering anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology. As the course progresses, the themes shift from techniques into philosophy, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita, and Reiki training, and you'll spend afternoons rehearsing with your peers. You practise teaching with the group and receive personalised feedback from lead teachers Marta Diaz and Jennifer. The schedule is intense but balanced, with two breaks during the day and Sundays left entirely free to rest or explore the surrounding countryside.

The retreat is held at Finca El Rosario in Sasaima, Cundinamarca, a traditional Colombian farmhouse set in a sprawling garden. There are four guest bedrooms, each with a cosy atmosphere and local decorative touches that reflect the region's heritage, and large windows that let in natural light and frame the surrounding green hills. The house is simple and comfortable, with the kind of rustic charm that fits a yoga retreat in the Andes, and there's a garden to wander through, a kitchen you're welcome to use on Sundays, and a yoga shala for practice. Sasaima itself is a small, welcoming town where you can walk to the main plaza, visit the colonial church, or browse the local markets, close enough to pop in for a coffee on your days off yet set far enough into the greenery to feel peaceful.

On training days you're looked after with three hearty vegetarian meals, plus water, tea, and coffee throughout the day. Expect fresh, local Colombian fare: tropical fruits at breakfast, hearty soups and bean or lentil stews for lunch, and light evening meals. There are plenty of options for vegans and those avoiding gluten or dairy, and the kitchen can accommodate most allergies, including nut allergies. On Sundays you're free to explore local eateries in town or cook for yourself in the finca's kitchen.

Your package is all-inclusive and covers 25 nights of accommodation, airport pickup and drop-off, and the teacher training course itself, leading to certification and registration with Yoga Alliance. You'll also complete a Reiki Level 1 Certification Course. All practice equipment is provided — mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters — along with a course manual, professional event photos, a small goodie bag, and WiFi. Pre and post retreat support from the team is there throughout. Flights, travel insurance, visa fees, additional treatments or activities, and meals on your Sunday days off are not included, so it's worth budgeting for those separately.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 25 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (training days) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Teacher training course and certification - Reiki Level 1 Certification Course - Certificate upon successful completion - Registration with Yoga Alliance - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Course Manual - Professional event photos - Small goodie bag - Pre and post retreat support from our team - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Meals on days off (Sundays)