Transform yourself and your practice.

Commit to a focused daily practice.

Explore different styles of yoga and meditation.

Immerse yourself in more than just the physical practice of yoga.

Understand anatomy and how the human body works.

Become a professional teacher and turn your yoga into a successful career.

Be prepared to make positive changes in your life.

Be part of a warm and friendly group of like-minded yogis and build friendships for life.

• Beautiful, spacious shala with panoramic windows boasting gorgeous views
• Shala fits up to 35 people
• Our training is capped at 20 people so you can social-distance if you would like to
• Projector and high-quality sound system
• All props (including mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets) are available for your use and sanitized daily
• Hardwood floors
• Heating

• Our training center has four room options available:
• triple room with private bathroom
• double room with shared bathroom
• double room with private bathroom
• private room with private bathroom
• All rooms are fully furnished and come with towels and bedding as well as AC and heating.
• Choose the room option that best fits your needs and budget. The earlier you register, the higher the chances that you get your room of choice.

• Spaces are strictly limited in this training and we expect it to sell out quickly.

• Your investment into this 200 hour YTT includes three delicious vegan/vegetarian meals per day (incl. water, coffee and tea)
• Healthy, balanced, organic food curated by international expert chefs.
• Much of our food comes farm-to-table directly from the organic farm right on the property.
• The “Sattvic” menu focuses on physical and mental wellbeing with food that purifies, lightens, and strengthens the body.
• Embracing the cardinal principles which are common to the Slow Food philosophy, macrobiotics and Ayurveda, Samadhi Cafe offers a menu of authentic and unique dishes that will invigorate your taste buds for all 3 daily meals during the training.

• The training center consists of two elegant and renovated antique buildings from the early 20th century.
• We are situated on 10 hectares of property and will have plenty of room to relax, breathe deeply, and enjoy the quiet nature that surrounds us. 
• Enjoy the retreat center’s spacious gardens with hammocks and palm trees during our free time.
• Amenities include a pool, sauna, hot tub/ whirlpool, lounge, spa treatments, and massage, all on-site
• Explore the area around the center on our days off - beautiful nature walks, artistic excursions, trekking, bike tours, horseback riding, and sailing are just some of the ways to discover the region.

• Warm sun, wild coastline, and crystal clear seas are the backdrop to our time in Salento
• We are 10 minutes from the picturesque town of Lecce and 20 minutes from the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean sea. 
• We are close to the gorgeous towns and cities of Zollino, Bari, and Lecce and we highly recommend taking a few days before or after the training to explore the unique landscapes and city-scapes of Southern Italy - it is breathtaking! 
• Wander around medieval white stone villages built high on cliffs overlooking the Med, visit Romanesque cathedrals and big baroque town squares. 
• Wind your way through olive groves and wildlife reserves, and of course, dip your toes into the clear blue Mediterranean Sea.

This 26 day immersive training integrates body, mind and spirit. You will dive deep into the mystery and science of yoga. The curriculum goes above and beyond the minimum requirements set forth by the Yoga Alliance for a 200 hour yoga teacher training. We will pay special attention to the purposeful alignment of our bodies and our beings. Finding our personal alignment and authenticity not only improves our yoga practice, it also creates a life full of meaning, in-tune with our most valued beliefs, ideas, and inspirations.

In this training you will learn to practice and teach these 4 styles of yoga:

• Practice and learn to teach Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, and how to build dynamic flows as well as longer-held sequences targeting actions, energetics, and alignment in the poses with insightful cueing.
• Learn the full spectrum of yoga postures, from standing postures to twists, backbends, forward folds, hip openers, seated postures, arm balances, and inversions.
• Discover how Yin Yoga and the practice of long, static holds reshapes our tissues, joints, and fascia as well as our mental agility.
• Study comparative yoga philosophy, including classical yoga, tantra, and vedanta. Get an introduction to classic yoga texts like the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali including the yamas and niyamas, and The Bhagavad Gita.
• Keenly observe your students and teach based on what you see, helping your students find their unique expressions of the poses and practice.
• Give appropriate physical assists, learn the art of demonstration, and find your voice as a yoga teacher.

• Explore Restorative Yoga as modern medicine - a practice of re-setting the nervous system, pressing pause on the stress and speed of daily life.
• Learn how to create full-spectrum practices that integrate physical, mental, and philosophical yoga practices.
• Craft safe, effective, and fun sequences from the foundation up to the peak pose, to help your students achieve their goals on the mat.
• Deepen your own personal practice and gain insights into your body, breath, and movement patterns both on and off the mat.
• Recharge the body batteries with vital energy as you learn the practical and theoretical techniques of Pranayama, or breathwork practices.
• Learn how to bring yoga philosophy and other themes into your teaching to create inspiring and meaningful practices that will ignite your students and solidify your own motivation to share the light of yoga.
• Focus inwards with daily meditation practices stemming from both yogic and buddhist meditation traditions, and be able to confidently lead others in meditation.

07:30 - 09:30

Asana, Meditation, Pranayama Workshop

09:30 - 11:00

Breakfast & Break

11:00 - 14:00

Lecture, Lab, Discussion and Practice

14:00 - 15:30

Lunch & Break

15:30 - 17:30

Asana, Meditation, Pranayama Workshop

17:30 onwards

Freetime, Dinner & Self Study**

* Saturdays are days off.

** The training includes approximately 40 hours of online workshops in anatomy and yoga philosophy. You can complete these hours on your own schedule during the course.

All Guests will have their body temperature taken upon arrival at the retreat center.

Social distancing will be possible throughout the training center including the shala (less students to allow for 2 meters' distance between mats) and all common areas.

Common areas will be sanitized frequently.

You have the option to wear a mask at any time.

You can decline hands-on assists from the teacher as well as other students.

We offer full refunds in the case that Italy has closed its borders, or in the case that the retreat center is in lockdown, or to students who are unable to attend due to a positive Covid 19 test result within 10 days prior to the training start (full refunds only apply when booking directly from this page and does not apply to bookings from third-party booking sites)