200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Peru's Sacred Valley

The training is structured around a daily rhythm that balances movement, study, and rest. Mornings begin with meditation and breathwork, followed by an asana practice. Late mornings and afternoons are devoted to lectures, workshops, anatomy, philosophy, and practice teaching with personalized feedback. Evenings are for meals and integration circles.

What sets this training apart from others is its emphasis on actually preparing you to teach. Rather than spending most of the time on your personal practice with teaching as an afterthought, this program dedicates significant hours to practicums — you'll teach multiple times throughout the two weeks and receive direct feedback each time. The goal is that you leave feeling ready to stand in front of a room and lead a class, not just intellectually understanding how one might do so.

The lead instructor, Kristen, has been teaching for over fourteen years and holds an E-RYT 500 certification. Her background combines psychology and neuroscience with yoga, somatics, and breathwork. She's been based in the Sacred Valley for years and runs regular retreats worldwide. Reviews from past participants are uniformly positive, with a 5.0 rating across all categories.

The setting plays a real role in the experience. Hacienda Paucartika sits in the heart of the Andes with mountain views in every direction. The property has gardens, a yoga shala, and a terrace. October in the Sacred Valley means sunny days, comfortable temperatures, and the landscape transitioning from dry season to the greener months — clear skies and good hiking weather with only occasional light rain.

What's included

- 14 nights accommodation at Hacienda Paucartika - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Fruit and snacks available throughout the day - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink on arrival - Full 200-hour yoga teacher training course - RYT-200 certification upon completion - Registration with Yoga Alliance - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Group excursions including waterfall visit - Traditional Despacho ceremony - Temezcal (sweat lodge) ceremony - Traditional Andean ceremony - Specialized workshops - WiFi connection

What's not included

- International flights - Airport transfers (approximately $35-40 USD each way) - Travel insurance - Additional spa treatments or massages - Activities not included in the itinerary - Meat upgrade for meals (available for additional cost) - Personal expenses