21-Day Yoga Teacher Training and Wellness Immersion in the Algarve, Portugal

Each day follows a rhythm that builds over the three weeks. You'll wake around 7:00 for meditation, breathwork, and chanting, then move into a 90-minute vinyasa practice. After breakfast and a silent hour for self-study, the focus shifts to posture clinics and anatomy, then teaching methodology and practicum, where you practice cueing and sequencing with your peers and get feedback. Evenings wind down with restorative movement and a philosophy discussion over dinner.

What sets this training apart is the multidisciplinary approach. Liz integrates classical vinyasa yoga with insights from physical therapy, neuroscience, and mind-body psychology, and the teaching method is hands-on and experience-based rather than lecture-only. You'll learn to sequence classes, offer consent-based assists, and teach pranayama — not just do the poses. Three days off are built into the calendar for rest, plus an excursion and a nature hike included in the week.

The location is a key part of the experience. The gated estate is about 20 minutes from the center of Loule, with the Atlantic and several beaches a short drive away. The main villa, Monte Sobradhino, houses the yoga shala and dining area, and there is a second quieter villa a short shuttle ride away. The property includes a saltwater infinity pool, a Balinese day bed, and gardens, and every room has air conditioning and views.

What's included

- 21 days / 20 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious plant-based meals - Fruit and snacks available all day - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Full 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training course - Comprehensive 500-page illustrated training manual - Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama practices - Expert-led lectures and experiential workshops - Opening and closing ceremonies - Cacao ceremony and mala making ritual - Posture clinics and anatomy workshops - Teaching methodology and practicum sessions - 3 days off for rest and exploration - Weekend/day off excursions - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Eligibility for RYT 200 Certification through Yoga Alliance - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Personalized mentorship and feedback - On-site support from staff and facilitators - Use of yoga props (blocks, straps, bolsters) - Use of laundry facilities twice, detergent provided - WiFi connection in designated areas - Certificate upon successful completion

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary