21-Day Yoga Teacher Training and Wellness Retreat in Peniche, Portugal

The training takes place at Quinta Marugo, a renovated retreat center in Peniche, a town known for its surfing beaches and historic fortress. The center has a large common space that doubles as the yoga shala, a fully equipped kitchen with a communal dining table, and a separate room for yoga, art, and activities. It's a simple, comfortable setup—freshly renovated interior, stylishly furnished—that keeps the focus on the work and the community rather than on luxury.

A typical day starts early with a guided meditation, pranayama, and asana practice from 6:00 to 9:00 AM, followed by breakfast and time for self-study. The late morning is spent on spiritual lessons and the intention of the day, then yoga sutras and anatomy. After lunch and more self-sadhana, the afternoon is dedicated to special topics and the 'Art of Teaching' and 'Art of Touch'—the hands-on adjustment skills you'll need as a teacher. Evenings bring dinner, satsang (sacred circle), and often kirtan or a movie night.

The teaching team is led by experienced instructors, including Janani, Krystalyn, Mindi, and Nadine, each with their own background and style. Janani studied in India and brings a grounding, earthy energy; Krystalyn focuses on alignment and body mechanics; Mindi is a trained psychologist who weaves in life coaching; and Nadine emphasizes sacred ceremony and working with diverse groups. Together, they cover a broad range of approaches, and you'll likely connect with at least one of them in a meaningful way.

The location itself is part of the experience. Peniche is a coastal town in the Leiria District, about an hour from Lisbon. The retreat center is just a 15-minute walk from a secluded Atlantic beach, and the surrounding area offers hiking, cycling, and wildlife watching. It's a place where you can unplug from daily life and focus on your practice, with the ocean as a constant companion.

What's included

- 20 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 - Certificate upon successful completion - Course manual - Evening activities/kirtan/movie night - Pre and post retreat support from our team - WiFi connection

What's not included

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