200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Porto, Portugal.
November 2026 – February 2027
A soul-centered, trauma-informed Hatha & Vinyasa training for practitioners seeking to deepen their practice and find their authentic way of teaching.
In this training, you’ll receive a strong foundation in the fundamentals of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, along with practical tools to support your personal practice, your students, and your ongoing journey into a yogic lifestyle. You’ll learn how to integrate the philosophy and practices of yoga both on the mat and in everyday life, and how to teach safe, inclusive classes with confidence.
While this training will give you the knowledge and skills to teach yoga, its deeper intention is to support your own journey of practice and self-inquiry. Through this process, you will cultivate the presence and confidence that naturally shape an authentic teacher.
Who Is This Yoga Teacher Training For?
Practitioners who want to deepen and develop their yoga practice.
Practitioners who want to become yoga teachers.
Yoga teachers who have already completed a teacher training and want more time, practice, and support to develop their teaching.
atha yoga anushasanam – now, the practice of yoga begins.
Yoga Sutra 1.1
Curriculum
Foundations of Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga
Alignment & Safe Hands-On Adjustments
Breathing & Meditation Techniques
Subtle Body & Yoga as Medicine
Yoga Anatomy
Yoga Mythology
Yoga History & Philosophy
Mudras & Mantra Chanting
The Art of Creating a Class
Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
The Art of Intuitive Movement
Practice Teaching with Feedback
A Multidisciplinary Approach
This training also draws from other fields of study and practices I’ve explored over the years. I’ll be sharing compatible insights from my studies in Advaita Vedanta, depth psychology, integration psychotherapy, along with learnings from plant medicine traditions I’ve experienced in the Amazon jungles of Peru and Colombia – all of which support a deeper, more holistic understanding of the yoga path.
Trauma-informed
My approach is trauma-informed. That means you’ll first learn how to take agency in your own practice – and then how to hold space for your students to do the same. You’ll be encouraged to offer choices, modifications, and to create a practice environment where students are empowered to listen to their bodies and honor their individual needs and boundaries.
Small Group of Students
This training is offered in a small-group format. Historically, yoga was taught in an intimate setting, passed down directly from teacher to student. I believe in maintaining that sense of connection. That’s why this course is designed to be personal, spacious, and rooted in real-time communication (no pre-recorded material) and mentorship.
The Art of Intuitive Movement
Many students who begin my training say something similar: “I’ve been practising yoga for years, but now it feels like I’m doing it for the very first time.” This is because the training invites you to truly listen to your body. You will learn to bring awareness to the way you move, where movement comes from, what you are experiencing, and how your body responds. Alongside anatomical and technical understanding, you will be encouraged to develop your intuition: the ability to listen inwardly, sense what is happening, and respond accordingly.
The Art of Touch & Hands-On Adjustments
Another distinctive aspect of this training is learning how to read your students’ bodies and offer safe, appropriate hands-on assistance. Drawing from my 10 years of experience with Thai Yoga Massage, I’ll share the principles and practical techniques I’ve learned and show you how to bring them into your yoga classes with sensitivity, respect, and awareness.
The Art of Creating a Class
A key part of this process is learning how the postures within a class relate to and support one another, and how to organise them around a clear theme or energetic direction. Rather than simply putting poses together, you will learn to understand the logic behind sequencing; creating classes in which the poses, transitions, pace, and theme work together as a whole.
What’s Included in the Training
Welcome Bag — A selection of thoughtful gifts to welcome you into the training.
300+ Page Training Manual — A comprehensive manual covering yoga philosophy, anatomy, asana, sequencing, history and philosophy, teaching methodology, and more.
200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certificate — Upon successful completion of the training.
Recommended Reading & Additional Resources — A curated list of books, articles, videos, and other resources to support your learning and encourage deeper exploration beyond the training sessions.
Tea & Snacks — Provided during the in-person sessions.
Supportive Learning Community — A space to connect, share, ask questions, and learn alongside your fellow trainees.
Format and Training Location
12 in person sessions (6 weekends) will be at Cozy Yoga Porto, Rua Formosa 63 4000-250 Porto, Portugal
Additional online meetings (1 weekend and 9 Thursdays) will be held on Google Meetings and recorded. Those who cannot join online, can watch later.
In Person Meeting Dates and Times
14 – 15, 28 – 29 November 2026
9 – 10, 23 – 24 January 2027
6 – 7, 20 – 21 February 2027
Saturday: 1pm – 7pm / Sunday: 9am – 6pm
Additional Online Meeting Dates and Times
5 – 6 December 2026 / Saturday – Sunday / 10am – 12pm
19 – 26 November 2026
2 – 9 – 23 December 2026
14 – 28 January 2027
11 – 18 February 2027
Thursdays: 7pm – 8.30pm
“Real change is organic, it’s slow and quiet. The soul doesn’t evolve through speed.”
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
One of the most distinctive aspects of this training is its timing. Spreading the course out over months is a very different experience to completing it in just a couple of intense weeks. Trying to absorb everything in such a short time and then expecting to start teaching right away is, in many cases, neither realistic nor fair. Learning how to practice and teach safely and understanding yogic philosophy takes time, reflection, and integration.
Before joining the training, I invite you to a brief introductory call to connect and make sure the training is the right fit for you.
Investment
Early Bird Offer: The first 3 students to sign up receive 15% off — €1,275
The next 3 students receive 10% off — €1,350
After that, the regular price is €1,500.
Payment plans are available. If you need a more flexible payment option, please get in touch.
A Soul-Centered Approach to Learning and Teaching
Soul-centered yoga goes beyond the physical aspects of the practice and connects us to our true nature in a more profound and transformative way. It invites us to dive deep within ourselves through different teachings and practices. It is inspired by Ramana Maharshi’s teaching of “self-inquiry” and Carl Jung’s “individuation process.” It’s a simple, yet deeply impactful approach.
A Community That Continues
Receiving your certificate is not the end of this journey. After the training, you’ll remain part of our graduate community, where we continue to meet, practice, reflect, ask questions, and support one another. Whether you’re teaching your first class or simply continuing your own practice, you’ll have a space to stay connected. Because learning doesn’t stop after 200 hours, and neither does the community.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver
I look forward to walking this journey with you!
Interested in the training but not ready to book a call? Whether the dates don’t work for you, you’re still considering, or you simply want to stay connected, leave your email below. I’ll keep you updated about future training dates and opportunities.
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