If you are ready to commit to an intensive, structured path toward becoming a certified yoga teacher, this 25-day programme in Agonda, Goa, offers exactly that. This is not a holiday retreat with optional classes and leisurely afternoons. It is a comprehensive course designed to meet Yoga Alliance standards across five categories: techniques, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, and practicum. You will graduate with an internationally recognised certification, prepared to teach with confidence and depth.

The training takes place at Sarvaguna Yoga Dhaamaa, a dedicated yoga school set in the calm, rustic surroundings of Agonda. The atmosphere is tropical and unhurried, with palm trees, jungle, and the sound of the Arabian Sea nearby. Your accommodation is a short walk from the beach, and you can choose between a deluxe private room with ensuite bathroom or a cozy cottage with a garden view. All rooms are simply furnished with a double bed, wardrobe, ceiling fan, and mosquito net. The setting is peaceful, allowing you to focus fully on your studies.

Your days begin at half past six in the morning with mantra chanting, pranayama, and guided meditation, followed by a long asana practice before breakfast. Mid-morning brings classes in yoga philosophy or anatomy, and after a lunch break, you return to study alignment, teaching methodology, and hands-on adjustment techniques. A second asana practice follows, and the evening is given over to methodology and student teaching sessions. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, satsangs offer space for questions on philosophy, spirituality, and meditation. The teaching is grounded and practical, delivered by instructors who have lived yoga for decades.

All meals are freshly prepared on site, exclusively for participants. The food is predominantly organic, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, with dairy-free and sugar-conscious options available. Expect wholesome Indian and international dishes such as dal, rice, fresh vegetables, and tropical fruit, along with unlimited filtered water and herbal teas throughout the day. Past guests have noted that the cooking kept them well nourished and energised through the long training days.

The programme includes airport pickup and drop-off, 24 nights of accommodation, three daily meals, herbal teas, all course materials, yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters, WiFi, two yoga t-shirts, a stainless steel water bottle, a yoga bag, and a boat trip to spot dolphins. Upon successful completion, you receive your Yoga Alliance certificate. Groups are typically small, with eight to ten participants, and the average age range is 16 to 65 years. Solo travellers are welcome and safe here, as Goa is a well-established international destination. Flights, visa fees, travel insurance, and any additional treatments or activities are not included.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 24 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Herbal teas - Teacher training course and certification - International certification/Yoga Alliance Certificate - Beach exploration - WiFi connection - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Wardrobe/cupboard - Unlimited filtered Drinking Water - Course Study Material - 2 Yoga T-shirts, stainless steel Water bottle and Yoga bag - Boat Trip/Dolphin trip - Certificate upon successful completion - Welcome drink

What's not included

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