20-Day Ayurveda & Yin Yoga Teacher Training by the Beach in Goa

The 200-hour Ayurveda & Yin Yoga Teacher Training splits its time between two complementary disciplines, each taught by a different specialist. Dr. Renuka Yadav, a BAMS-qualified Ayurvedic physician, handles the Ayurveda side: doshas, digestion (agni), daily routines (dinacharya), nutrition, and hands-on sessions in Abhyanga oil massage and Shirodhara. Manuela, the lead Yin trainer, covers meridian theory, fascia, trauma-aware sequencing, and teaching methodology, with daily Yin classes in the late afternoon. The curriculum is heavy on practical skills—you'll practice Ayurvedic assessments on classmates, cook dosha-balancing meals, and teach practice sessions with feedback. You also get 40 hours of self-paced online study in anatomy and yoga philosophy, which you can start right after booking and complete within a year. Certification comes from two bodies: a Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coaching from Bharat Sevak Samaj (a government-promoted Indian agency) and a 200-hour Yoga Alliance registration. The schedule runs Monday to Friday with full training days, leaving weekends open. The group is kept small for personal attention. The venue is Nalanda Retreat in Mandrem, a 3,000-square-meter beach property with AC rooms, a pool, and the Chia Seed restaurant serving mostly vegan, vegetarian meals on study days. The training is rigorous but the atmosphere is warm and community-focused, with evening activities like kirtan, movie nights, and cacao ceremonies.

What's included

- 19 nights AC accommodation with pool and beach access - 3 conscious vegan/vegetarian meals on study days - Yin Yoga Therapy Diploma - Yoga Alliance affiliated Yoga Teacher Certification - Government-recognized Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coaching - Specialized workshops - Evening activities/kirtan/movie night - Extensive high quality course material - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - 40 hrs online course - School t-shirt/tote bag - Pre and post retreat support from our team

What's not included

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