200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
with AtharvYogshala in Portugal
Become a Yoga Alliance Certified Hatha-Vinyasa-Yoga Teacher & Learn from an Indian Yogi
04.05.2024 -24.05.2024
From the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh to Portugal
Looking for a life-changing experience? Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of yoga. Join our 200 hour yoga teacher training in Portugal and discover your true potential.
Under the expert guidance of Kuldeep Bisht, an esteemed yogi from Riskikesh (India), you'll learn the physical and spiritual practices that can transform your mind and body. Kuldeep has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has taught 200 hour yoga teacher trainings in Rishikesh and around the world. Now he's bringing his knowledge to Portugal for this one-of-a-kind program.
During our intensive 21-Day 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, yogic philosophy & Ayurveda. You'll put theory into practice through daily yoga classes, discussions, and hands-on teaching experience. By the end, you'll walk away with the confidence, skills, and certification you need to become a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher - helping others discover the life-changing benefits of yoga.
Additionally we will share the best practices how to become a successful Yoga Teacher and set up your own Yoga Business.
We want you to have the best 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Experience. That's why we will only have 12 spots - to keep it as personal as possible.
"Kuldeep was our amazing, motivating and passionate hatha, anatomy and teaching methodology teacher during my 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. His deep theorical and practical knowledge (including ashtanga, iyengar, yin, vinyasa and various yoga styles), his professional attitude, his perfect adjustments and alignments, were incredibly helpful and inspiring to make the most out of classes and to discover a deeper level of practice and connection with oneself. Sharing with us not only his knowledge, but thoughts and experiences too, I can be just very grateful that I could learn of him. One day at sunrise time he also acompanied us to visit together a local temple that is important and beautiful venue and part of the local hindi culture. Thank you very much Kuldeep Ji. Wish you the best. Namasté 🙏🏾❤️"
- Sebestyén Borbála, Hungary
Who will teach you during your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal?
Isabel and Kuldeep will guide and mentor you throughout your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal. Despite the challenges posed by Covid, Kuldeep persisted in pursuing his dream of opening a yoga school in Rishikesh, India. He began building his network on Instagram, which led him to connect with Isabel in 2021. After exchanging messages and phone calls, they realized that they shared a vision and decided to organize Himalayan Hiking Retreats in India. During this adventure, they learned, taught, and honed their skills together. This experience only fueled their passion further, and they set a goal to offer 200 hour yoga teacher trainings in Portugal in 2024 to share their knowledge with more people. Their partnership continues to grow and flourish, and they are excited to bring their unique perspectives and expertise to your training.
Kuldeep Bisht
Kuldeep Bisht is an experienced yoga teacher from Rishikesh, India. He is specializing in Hatha Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yinyasa, and Anatomy. His interest in karma yoga started at a young age during his schooling days. Despite his responsibilities as the eldest child in a nuclear family, Kuldeep was curious about spirituality and the purpose of life. He traveled to the Himalayas, visited temples, and communicated with Gurus to gain deeper insights. Afterward, he moved to the south to start his yogi journey.
Kuldeep studied various yoga practices, including Yoga Philosophy, Hatha Vinyasa Flow, Chair Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Pranayama. He completed a 500 YTTC (Yoga Teacher Training) in an Ashrama in Kerala under the guidance of a highly qualified Acharya. With his deep knowledge and core yoga practice, he started teaching others.
Since 2022 he has his own Yoga school - Atharv Yogschala in Rishikesh, India.
Kuldeep believes that yoga can only be understood if one is ready to accept the disciplinary rules and regulations. He has been training people from all over the world in 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings in different yoga schools in India and Nepal for the last couple of years. His goal is to spread awareness of the spiritual aspect and life-changing power of yoga in balancing life. He encourages simplicity in human beings to live life in peace.
"Isabel is an incredibly thoughtful yoga teacher. It's clear that there is intention behind every retreat & training experience she designs and I'd fully recommend anyone interested in taking her class or joining a retreat take the plunge!"
- Molly, USA
Isabel Maria
Isabel Maria is a passionate yoga instructor and entrepreneur with an impressive breadth of experience. Having left her hometown in Germany at a young age, she has lived in Spain, Argentina, Portugal and Germany - speaking four languages! Since 2020, Isabel has been teaching Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Energy Practices, Breathwork and Meditation. She's committed to making these traditional and modern practices accessible for everyone through retreats and workshops around the world. She is a 200 hours ERYT by Yoga Alliance. In 2020 she completed her 200h Teacher Training in Portugal under the guidance of L. Farrah Furtado and expended her learning with the 300h Teacher Training at Delight Yoga Amsterdam under the guidance of Kevin Sahaj and Katiza Satya.
"When I decided to become a yoga teacher, I never expected the journey it would take me on. Through yoga, I've learned to love and accept myself more. And I want to share that with others, especially in these times that can be so discouraging.
Teaching has opened up a whole new level of learning for me. My students have taught me so much over the years, and it's an endless process of learning as I teach. I'm always striving to be the best student as well as teacher.
My mission is for everyone to access yoga, meditation and mindfulness in their everyday lives; whether through retreats or teacher trainings worldwide. It's been so rewarding to see how passionate people get and it just shows that if you love what you do, the possibilities are endless!"
Hugo Abecassis
Hugo Abecassis is a yoga teacher and osteopath who discovered his passion for anatomy through observing the behavior of the human body in yoga. He believes that each person's unique experiences are imprinted in their body, which can be read like a book through postural behavior, traumas, injuries, genetics, and more.
Hugo's interest in yoga began in 2000 when his mother introduced him to the practice. He completed his first yoga teacher training in Portugal in 2005 and has continued to study and practice yoga ever since. He has explored various methods, including Ashtanga Vinyasa and Iyengar, which he felt particularly drawn to due to his therapeutic and medical background. In 2017, Hugo became a certified Iyengar yoga teacher. He has also traveled to India since 2009, seeking inspiration for his life journey.
Hugo's education includes completing the Yoga Teacher's Training Course at the Yoga Vidya Gurukul school in Kaivalya Nagari, studying Ashtanga Vinyasa at the Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, completing the Iyengar Yoga Teacher's Training with Billy Konrad, studying and practicing with the Iyengar family in Pune, attending yoga therapeutic courses with Stephanie Quirk, and practicing with various teachers worldwide.
In addition to his yoga studies, Hugo has a post-graduation in Oriental Philosophies from Lisbon University, practices Vipassana meditation, and is a certified senior yoga teacher by the UK Yoga Alliance Professionals.
Hugo is the founder of the Embodied Yoga Anatomy and the Yoga Functional Anatomy specialized course. Currently, he teaches classes, courses, and workshops primarily in Portugal, but also in Spain, Croatia, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, and Thailand.
What you will learn
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Yoga foundation and its importance in life.
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Traditional Hatha yoga practices.
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Ashtanga Vinyasa flow.
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Alignment and adjustment.
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Anatomy of Yoga.
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Science and meaning underlying over 150+ yoga poses.
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Teaching methodology.
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Introduction to Himalayan yoga practices.
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Various yoga traditions from around the world.
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Over 150+ yoga postures.
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Mindfulness.
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Yoga philosophy.
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A holistic approach towards life.
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Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra and Mantra.
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Meditation and Yoga Nidra.
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Contemplation techniques.
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Ayurveda Basics
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Yoga Business Skills.
Curriculum for our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal
The curriculum for this 200 hour yoga teacher training in Portugal covers various topics that will help you to become a well-rounded and knowledgeable yoga instructor. Here are some of the topics that will be covered:
1. Mantra and Mantra Chanting
Mantras are specific sounds and vibrations that have been developed over time to help with physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. In this course, you will learn about the different types of mantras and how they can be used for different purposes.
2. Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga is a classic ancient yoga technique that has been taught for thousands of years by great Himalayan gurus. You will learn the traditional techniques in this course, which can be adapted to suit the strength and flexibility of each student.
3. Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa is a modern form of classical Indian yoga developed by K. Pattabhi Jois in the mid-20th century. In this course, you will learn the first series of Ashtanga yoga systematically, and a manual will be provided to the school containing more details.
4. Pranayama (Breathing Practices)
Pranayama is a practice that uses breath as a medium to reach the highest state of consciousness. In this class, you will learn about the significance of pranayama in a yogi's life and how it can lead to a life full of peace, happiness, and good health. Different techniques of Pranayama will be practiced every week to achieve different states of experience.
5. Meditation (Dhyana)
Meditation is an important aspect of yoga practice. In this course, you will learn how to meditate through concentration, and with more practice, you will be introduced to various other techniques from basic to intermediate level.
6. Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)
Yoga Nidra is a practice of sleeping in awareness that takes you from a conscious state to a superconscious state of awareness. This is the most natural way of sleeping, and in this course, you will learn how to shut out the five senses so the mind can attain pratyahara.
7. Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)
Shatkarma is a series of six types of cleansing activities that help with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual cleansing. You will be taught these practices in your 200-hour yoga teacher training course.
8. Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
Yoga philosophy is the real essence of yoga. In this course, you will be introduced to hundreds of yogic texts, which will take you on a great journey of knowledge and understanding of life.
9. Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)
Yoga anatomy is the study of how yoga affects the anatomy of the human body, both on a physical and spiritual level. In this course, you will learn about the important subjects for yoga practitioners.
10. Yoga Therapy
Yoga is a holistic science that affects the mind, body, and soul. In this course, you will learn how to use yoga as a therapy to heal naturally.
11. Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga that believes in the balance and imbalance of three Doshas (Vata, pitta, and Kapha) that make a person either healthy or ill. In this course, you will learn the basics of Ayurveda to help you with proper health management.
12. Mudra
Mudras are the divine gestures that channel and distribute prana in the body. In this course, you will learn about the different types of mudras and their benefits.
13. Bandha (Energy Lock)
Bandhas are used to control and maintain the energy or prana in the body to prevent it from draining. In this course, you will learn about the three bandhas and their proper preparatory techniques.
14. Teaching methodology
It is not enough to learn and practice yoga to be a great yoga teacher. Teaching yoga is an art as it can change
lives so a lot of preparation and skills go into it.
Example Schedule
First Week
06:00 AM - Wake up
06:30 AM – 08:00 AM Hatha Yoga
08:15 AM – 08:45 AM Pranayama
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Yoga Philosophy
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Relax
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Alignment Class
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Mantra/Ayurveda/Teaching Methodology
04:15 PM – 05:45 PM Ashtanga Vinyasa
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM Meditation/ Yoga Nidra
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Dinner
09:30 PM Lights off
Second Week
06:00 AM - Wake Up
06:30 AM – 08:00 AM Vinyasa Flow
08:15 AM – 08:45 AM Pranayama
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM – 01:00 PM Yoga Anatomy
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch
03:00 PM – 05:30 PM Yoga Philosophy
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM Meditation/ Yoga Nidra
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Dinner
09:30 PM Lights off
Third Week
06:00 AM - Wake Up
06:30 AM – 08:00 AM Hath & Vinyasa Yoga
08:15 AM – 08:45 AM Pranayama
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Yoga Philosophy
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Relax
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Alignment Class
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Mantra/Ayurveda/Business Yoga
04:15 PM – 05:45 PM Yin Yoga
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM Meditation/ Yoga Nidra
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Dinner
09:30 PM Lights off
Your Idyllic Location during your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal unfolds at Monte da Japonica, a picturesque 120-hectare estate in Portugal's enchanting Alentejo region. Nestled within an olive grove and cork forest, this historic family estate is now a tranquil haven for physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery.
Your Cozy Accomodation
Choose from various room options tailored to your preferences, including shared budget rooms, single budget rooms, triple budget rooms, private rooms for one or two people, and a suite.
Budget Shared Rooms (Double or Triple with the same gender)
Share this room and bathroom with one or two other retreat participants.
Budget Single Room
Enjoy this room to yourself and share the bathroom with other retreat participants.
Shared Double Room
This is the perfect option for a couple or two friends travelling together! This room features one shared double bed and a private bathroom. The listed price is per person. If you book this option by yourself we will match you with a person with the same gender.
Private Room For One Person
Enjoy this room and private bathroom all to yourself!
Thoughtful Facilities
Indulge in the beautiful garden, swimming pool, indoor and outdoor yoga shalas, dining areas, and a stunning mountain range waiting to be explored.
What else to think about before booking your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training?
Travel Arrangements
Reach us by car or by flying into Lisbon or Faro Airport. We'll arrange shuttle services based on participant needs.
Nourishing Food
Savor primarily vegetarian meals that nurture your body and soul, with vegan alternatives available. Alcoholic drinks are not provided.
Yoga Skill Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Good to know
Inclusions
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20 nights of accommodation.
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WiFi access.
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Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes.
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Three lovingly-prepared meals daily.
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Transportation during the retreat.
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Nature hikes with a trusted guide.
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Professional event photos.
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Pre and post support from our caring team.
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200h American Yoga Alliance Teacher Certificate.
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Free Pick Up from Redondo or Evora bus station.
Exclusions
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Flights.
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Airport pickup.
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Specific food or drinks.
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Visa costs (if applicable).
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Travel insurance.
Health & Hygiene:
Your safety is our priority. We diligently manage COVID-19 control and prevention.
FAQ 200 Yoga Teacher Training
How much is the 200 Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal with Monkeymindretreats?
Our Budget Single Rooms start at 2.499€ - everything included. We have an early bird special until the end of December, where you will get 15% off any room option.
How long does the 200-hour yoga teacher training take?
The 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal takes 21 days and 20 nights. You will have one day a week off and an afternoon.
How to become a yoga instructor?
Join our 200 hour yoga teacher training in Portugal and become a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga instructor in just 21 days.
Do I need to pay the full amount of the 200 hour yoga teacher training on the booking day?
No. We request a deposit of 950€. The remaining balance needs to be paid latest 6 weeks in advance.
The training seems very expensive to me. What can I do?
We do offer different payment plans. Just reach out to us here.
