This 200-hour Yoga Therapy Teacher Training is designed for anyone with a genuine interest in using yoga as a therapeutic tool. You might already be a yoga teacher looking to deepen your skills, a health professional such as a nurse or therapist wanting to add yoga therapy to your practice, or simply someone drawn to the healing potential of yoga. Most students have some yoga experience and are comfortable with basic practices like Surya Namaskar, but you certainly do not need to be an expert to join. The course welcomes people from all walks of life, typically aged between 18 and 55.

Run by Yoga Chaitanya International Institute, this training is built around Iyengar-style alignment-based yoga, with a strong emphasis on using props such as blocks, straps and bolsters to work safely with people who have injuries, chronic conditions or limited mobility. You will learn to design yoga therapy sequences for specific ailments, combining the art of sequencing with health evaluation tools that draw on yoga, Ayurveda and modern understanding of the body. The curriculum blends asana practice, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, pranayama, mudras and meditation into a comprehensive programme.

You will be based at Eisra Wellness Retreat in the village of Keri, tucked into the green hills of North Goa. The property is simple, clean and peaceful, with single and shared rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms and balconies. The campus includes a yoga shala with a waterfall view, gardens and free parking. Querim Beach is about a 20-minute walk away, and the surrounding area is quiet and lush. Staff are on site around the clock, with a security guard at night and CCTV in common areas.

A typical day begins at quarter past seven with asana practice, either led or in Mysore style, followed by breakfast. The morning continues with an Ayurveda session and then an asana lab covering alignment and teaching curriculum. After lunch and rest, the afternoon brings sessions on yoga anatomy, philosophy, pranayama and mudras, finishing with meditation in the early evening. Saturdays are half days, and Sundays are free for self-study or exploring the local area. Evening activities such as kirtan and movie nights add variety to the schedule.

Your fee covers 23 nights of accommodation, three vegetarian meals daily, water, tea and coffee throughout the day, all training and certification, registration with Yoga Alliance, a course manual, yoga mats and props, specialised workshops, an Ayurvedic consultation, one Ayurvedic massage, one Ayurvedic doctor consultation, a pack of herbal teas, Wi-Fi and pre and post retreat support. Meals are prepared with fresh, local ingredients and cater to vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal diets on request. Flights, travel insurance, visa fees and any additional treatments or activities are not included.

What's included

- 23 nights accommodation in single or shared room - 3 vegetarian meals daily - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Specialized workshops - Evening activities: kirtan, movie night - Ayurvedic consultation - Course manual - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters - Teacher training course and certification - Certificate upon successful completion - Registration with Yoga Alliance - Pre and post retreat support - WiFi connection - Free Ayurvedic massage (1) - Free Ayurvedic doctor consultation (1) - Pack of Yoga Chaitanya herbal teas

What's not included

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