18-Day Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training and Wellness Retreat in Costa Brava, Spain

The 200-hour training at Nydum is intense by design — 18 days of immersive study where you'll live, eat, and breathe yoga with a small group of 4 to 15 other students. Days begin with a 7:00 AM breathwork session led by Kim, followed by an Ashtanga-led or Mysore-style practice, with Nina guiding the led sessions and the group supporting each other through the physical and emotional ups and downs. The curriculum covers the sutras of Patanjali and the history of yoga, biomechanics and fascial anatomy via Thomas Myers' Anatomy Trains, and posture-by-posture alignment breakdowns of the Primary Series in the 'Alignment Lab.'

What sets this program apart is the quality of the teaching team. Lead instructor Amelia holds a degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and completed her 500-hour YTTC in 2013; she's joined by Popi, who brings a physical therapy background to her anatomy and alignment classes; Merle, who teaches Yin and pranayama and is also a massage therapist; Kim, who leads Yin and daily breathwork; and Nina, an Ashtanga powerhouse who ensures you leave confident in your own self-practice. Each instructor participates in your journey beyond set classes — learning happens over meals and in casual conversation, as much as in formal sessions.

The training is held at Nydum's Villa Flores, a slightly elevated property overlooking the Mediterranean, with a saltwater swimming pool, a large garden, and a yoga shala. The vegetarian kitchen, run by Ricky, turns out creative, nourishing meals three times a day, eaten together at a long table. By the end you'll have practiced teaching 60-minute classes to your peers, received feedback, and if you pass, a Yoga Alliance-recognized certificate. Around 90% of Nydum's 500+ graduates go on to teach.

What's included

- 17 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Fruit and snacks available all day - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Teacher training course and certification - Registration with Yoga Alliance/Professionals/International/etc - Certificate upon successful completion - Specialized workshops - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Course manual - School t-shirt/tote bag - Pre- and post-retreat support from our team - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Airport transfer (available for approx. €45 each way, or free pickup from Palamos bus stop)