22 Day 200 Hour Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India

This isn't a holiday with a bit of yoga on the side - it's a full teacher training with a proper structure. Most days run from 7am to 10pm, but the schedule is built so you're not just sitting in a classroom the whole time. Mornings are physical: pranayama and cleansing practices, then a two-hour asana class where you work on strength, flexibility and alignment. After breakfast you move into the theory side - anatomy, yogic philosophy, Ayurveda - and then learn how to adjust and align students safely.

What makes Agastya different from other Goa teacher trainings is how much time you spend actually teaching. From early on you're practicing your sequencing, your cueing, and your adjustments on your fellow students, with instructors giving you feedback as you go. You also get into the philosophy more than most 200-hour courses do - you'll study the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita, and look at how those teachings apply to modern life.

You'll be staying right by the beach in Keri village, which is quiet and green, but close enough to Arambol that you can go for the music scene and paragliding on your days off. The weekend is largely free, and there are optional excursions like nature hikes and group trips. The food is cooked fresh every day - vegetarian, mostly local and organic, and designed to keep you energized through long days of practice. You also get an Ayurvedic consultation during the course, which is a nice addition for understanding your own constitution.

The lead teacher, Yogendra Ji, has over 500 hours of training and has been teaching for years. He's known for being supportive and making the philosophy accessible. The school is well established too - it's been running retreats and teacher trainings for a while, and has a reputation for being a welcoming place for solo travelers.

What's included

- 21 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Specialized workshops - Registration with Yoga Alliance - Ayurvedic consultation - Teacher training course and certification - Certificate upon successful completion - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Group excursions/activities - Evening activities like kirtan and movie nights - Weekend/day off excursions - Course manual - School t-shirt/tote bag - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - WiFi connection - Free cancellation up to 1 day before arrival

What's not included

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