19-Day Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Tenerife, Spain

This 19-day, 200-hour teacher training at Gayatri Yoga is built around the idea that yoga is far more than the physical postures. The asanas are treated as a tool to control the mind, and the real work – the mind work – is what the course focuses on. That's why the school welcomes students of all physical abilities. If you can't perform a particular asana, you're encouraged to take notes, film the demonstration, and use a fellow student as a model when it's your turn to teach. The goal is to learn how to guide others safely and effectively, not to become the most flexible person in the room.

The curriculum is structured to meet Yoga Alliance standards: 100 hours of techniques, training, and practice; 25 hours of teaching methodology and practicum; 20 hours of anatomy and physiology; 30 hours of yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics; and 25 hours of practicum where you'll teach real classes. The technique hours cover asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, bandha, mantra chanting, and the classic yoga paths of karma, jnana, bhakti, and raja. Teaching methodology dives into the five categories of asana – standing, forward bends, backward bends, twists, and inversions – plus the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting, and correcting. You'll also learn about pre- and post-natal yoga, yoga for kids and seniors, restorative yoga, and yoga therapy. Anatomy covers the physical body and the subtle body – prana, chakras, nadis, koshas – as well as Ayurveda. Philosophy looks at the Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the ethical foundations of living a yogic life.

What makes this training special is the personal approach. There are four to six teachers rotating through the course, each with her own style and background. Radhika, the founder and course director, has over 10,000 teaching hours and is an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance. She teaches the theoretical lessons and pranayama. Kiran, her husband and co-founder, takes care of the school and garden, and his presence adds a grounded, behind-the-scenes warmth. Aarti, Agata, Federica, and Maya round out the teaching team, bringing expertise in aerial yoga, prenatal yoga, acro yoga, and Ashtanga Vinyasa. The diversity means you're exposed to different perspectives on yoga, which is exactly what you want when you're figuring out your own voice as a teacher.

The school's location in a quiet, authentic area of Tenerife amplifies the experience. It's a place where you can focus completely on your training without distraction. The accommodation is simple but comfortable, the food is vegetarian and largely self-catered (which becomes a communal, fun part of the day), and the setting is peaceful enough that you'll wake up each morning ready to dive back into the material. An optional pre-distance learning PDF is provided to help you arrive prepared, and for an additional €60 you can get six months of access to the school's online 200-hour course to review and deepen your learning before and after the in-person training.

What's included

- 19 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Fruit and snacks available all day - Daily vegetarian / vegan friendly self-catering meals - Water and tea served throughout the day - Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga classes - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Teacher training course and certification - Certificate upon successful completion - Study of anatomy, physiology, philosophy, and ethics - Practice of meditation, pranayama, asana, and other traditional techniques - Teaching methodology and practicum - Registration with Yoga Alliance/Professionals/International/etc - Specialized workshops - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Course Book - Course Manual - 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Optional Online Training