Goa a destination famous for its 106 km coastline with the most colourful sunsets you have seen and if you are lucky you could even gaze at a dolphin jumping over the horizon as the sun melts into the ocean to give the night to the stars.
The beaches of north goa that are Arambol, Ashwem and Mandrem and the beaches of south goa that are Patnem and Palolem are the go-to places for all Wellness aficionados. So if you are looking for a start to your Yoga teaching career or just want to dive deeper into the basics and learn from professionals in a tropical, non-judgmental, non-dogmatic and extremely tolerant place then this list of 10 most popular 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Centres in Goa is just what you need, the list has been sorted according to popularity taking into account the quality & quantity of reviews, web traffic and social media
In the land of wavering palm trees, bright sun and sparkling waters is located Kashish Yoga near Palolem Beach in Canacona, South Goa. Yoga teacher training courses offered by the centre are systematic and scientific, they teach traditional yoga with a blend of modernization. Following the ayurvedic science guidelines Kashish Yoga Centre has prepared a wide spread of vegetarian sattvik and rajasik food which satisfies not only the tongue but also the soul and mind.
Ashok Kumar, the lead yoga teacher has been practicing yoga since childhood and gained certification from the Ministry of Ayurveda India. His teachings are mainly based on Ashtanga yoga. He also leads Osho Meditation sessions, that help the students to reach the state of feeling delighted in their own presence, their own being.
The 12 Days 100-Hour Aerial and Yin Yoga Teacher Training offered by Kashish Yoga includes following
This 100-Hour Aerial & Yin Yoga Yoga Teacher Training is especially recommended to people suffering from back issues, as the hammock acts as a support system in aerial yoga.
Location: Canacona, South Goa
Link To: Kashish Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 100-Hour Aerial and Yin Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 721
Kranti Yoga School Village campus is spread over 5,000 square meters area located in the heart of Patnem beach in South Goa. This Yoga village comprises two campuses; Moksha, meaning liberation or release, is the ocean view campus and Sattva, meaning purity or reality, is the garden side campus. Both are located next to each other with Moksha situated right on the beach and Sattva directly behind it. Kranti Yoga also has 4 yogashala to practice yoga, a mantrashala which boasts magnificent views of Patnem Beach and a tantrashala located in Sattva, garden side campus
Tarun Agrawal, founder of The Kranti Yoga Village frequented a guru named Sant Chana Baba, old Tantra Master for meditation and yogic spiritual talks. He gave Tarun his spiritual name, Kranti which became the name of his yoga school. Tarun strongly believes in promoting the spiritual side of yoga in the authentic Indian way.
The 15 Days 100-Hour Hatha Flow Immersion Yoga Teacher Training offered by Kranti Yoga Teacher Training includes following
This 100 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training has been designed for yoga teachers and practitioners only, not aimed at beginners!. This Hatha teacher training will provide the opportunity for you to connect with the subtle body: The Nadis, The Koshas and The Chakra System.
Location: Patnem, South Goa
Link To: Kranti Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 100-Hour Hatha Flow Immersion Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 1303
All About Yoga And Ayurveda (Aayaa) located far from distractions and noise, near Patnem Beach the land of pristine beauty, sunny beaches in the South of Goa. The Yoga centre mainly offers a multi-style course that provides immense knowledge of various styles like Vinyasa, Yin, Aerial, Hatha and Ashtanga. Aayaa Yoga is based on Indian yogic tradition & customs and caters to the gluten-free and vegan diet. The Centre also has representation in 3 other stunning locations - Bali, Rishikesh and Pushkar.
Jaggi is the lead teacher of Aaya Yoga and holds the E-RYT 500 certification from “Yoga Alliance International”. He has been sharing his extensive knowledge of yogic philosophy, anatomy and pranayama and meditation techniques since 2008 and also well versed with the therapeutic knowledge of yoga & Ayurveda.
The 12 Days 100 Hour Aerial and Yin Yoga Teacher Training offered by Aayaa Yoga includes following
During this yoga teacher training, you will practice asanas, discover the philosophy of yoga and learn the teaching methodology.
Location: Patnem, South Goa
Link To: Aayaa Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 100 Hour Aerial and Yin Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 555
Earth Yoga Village is located near Palolem Beach, inhabited by local fishermen and foreign tourists in South Goa. This yoga centre offers a variety of classes, workshops, teacher training and conducts quite a few other events. The yoga village runs partly on solar power and they are working hard on adding further eco-friendly measures. Earth Yoga Village has two yoga shalas, two healing and rejuvenation spaces, a small library, and a chill-out area.
Anand Garg, founder of Earth Yoga Village trained as Shiromani of Yoga (Yoga Teacher) at Sivananda Ashram in Kerala and has been teaching, learning, exploring and travelling the world ever since. He has E-RYT 500 and YACEP from Yoga Alliance USA. Additionally, he has experienced living in monasteries and organic farming communities the knowledge gained has helped him shape this centre.
The 14 Days 100-Hour Full Immersion Yin and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training offered by Earth Yoga Village includes following
With this teacher training programme, Earth Yoga Village offers a unique opportunity to fully immerse into the world of yoga and community living as well as further deepen your knowledge to become a Yin and Yoga Nidra teacher.
Location: Palolem, South Goa
Link To: Earth Yoga Village Teacher Training
Cost of 100-Hour Full Immersion Yin and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training starts at: US$ 832
Surrounded by lush coconut trees, Upaya Yoga centre is located directly on Arambol beach, the most popular beach in North Goa. Upaya Yoga is one of the most popular Yoga Schools in North Goa its know for the quality of its teaching, authenticity of its environment and unparalleled location. At Upaya, the practice is mainly Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and traditional Hatha yoga. All the teacher training courses offered by this yoga school are well-rounded and open to all yoga practitioners longing to add value and meaning to their journey.
Prem Krishnanda the founder of Upaya Yoga approached yoga for the first time in his early twenties and benefiting people from many countries like the USA, Japan, China, European countries like Norway, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden. Krishnanda founded Upaya Yoga after delivering more than 3500 hours of yoga training by personally travelling to different countries.
The 11 Days 100-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training offered by Upaya Yoga Teacher Training includes following
This 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training will give you the opportunity to experience community life with a touch of ashram lifestyle and wide understanding of the Asana to learn about alignment and adjustment of the body.
Location: Arambol, North Goa
Link To: Upaya Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 100hr Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 887
Shivoham Yoga School is set back from the main road, nestled in the middle of Agonda in South Goa, known for its pristine beaches. The teaching method of Shivoham is based on the ancient teachings of the Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and Dr. Wayne Dyer. Also, all the yoga programs offered by the Shivahom are based on the ancient principles of yoga philosophy and yoga practice.
Vivek Kalura is a young, dedicated, and disciplined yoga teacher in Shivoham with his roots in the yoga capital Rishikesh. He gained expertise from renowned yoga masters in different styles of yoga such as Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Iyengar. Vivek has taught at several Yoga Teacher Training and travelled from Rishikesh to teach yoga in Goa, Bali, Thailand, Malaysia and many more countries.
The 12 Days 100-Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training offered by Shivoham Yoga includes following
During this teacher training yoga students will get to know about the different aspects of yoga - Asanas/pranayama, anatomy, yogic philosophy, Kriya, meditation, bandha and the art of teaching. Shivoham Yoga School accepts a maximum number of 10 to 15 students in the teacher training course.
Location: Agonda, South Goa
Link To: Shivoham Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 100-Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 555
Abhinam Yoga School located on Morjim Beach, Near Naga Cottage in North Goa. The main highlight of this yoga training centre is its rooftop yogashala which provides a scenic view of the sparkling beachfront. Abhinam Yoga Center is a non-profit organisation founded for educational purpose solely and directly funds the Krishnamurty School in Bihar that offers education to hundreds of kids who cannot afford one. The teaching of this yoga centre focuses on 8 limbs or steps of Ashtanga Yoga, the core of Patanjali’s teachings
Namito, the founder of Abhinam Yoga School started studying yoga at the age of 7 under Swami Satyananda, the founder of Bihar School of Yoga and a direct disciple of Swami Shivananda. Namito also got an opportunity to study with Pattabhi Jois for 1 year.
The 13 Days 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training offered by Abhinam Yoga Teacher Training includes following
In this 100-hour yoga teacher training course you will learn a unique combination of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and Iyengar alignment principles. This training is part of the 200-hour yoga teacher training and intended for students who do not have the time to complete the 200-hour course in the traditional four weeks.
Location: Morjim, North Goa
Link To: Abhinam Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 13 Days 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 1200
Shree Hari Yoga is located between Arambol and Ashvem beaches in a guest house Parvati Suits. The centre offers a wide range of yoga teacher training and yoga styles in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Vinyasa and Multistyle yoga.
Shree Hari, founder of this Yoga School started on his Yogic path at the age of 16. Shree Hari follows the yoga style of Nath Lineage, a tradition passed on since the 9th Century by Gokarnath and Patanjali Maharishi.
The 12 Days 100-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training offered by Shree Hari Yoga includes following
This 100-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training course is designed for people who wish to dive deep into the essence of yoga and add value, as well as substance to their yogic journey.
Location: Arambol, North Goa
Link To: Shree Hari Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 12 Days 100-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 800
Oceanic Yoga is located just about five minutes away from the serene white sand beach of Mandrem in North Goa. Oceanic Yoga conducted yoga teacher training in intimate class sizes for personalized tutoring and mentoring. Oceanic Yoga also offers Yoga Holidays, Meditation and Yoga Retreats.
Yogi Abhay the director of Oceanic Yoga started practising yoga when he was 12 years old and has been teaching for more than 12 years. He is E-RYT 500 and completed his Yoga Teacher Training at Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute India. Abhay also teaches yoga teacher training in Thailand for 6 years and up to now, he has trained thousands of students in India and Thailand.
The 10 Days 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training offered by the Oceanic Yoga Includes following
During this training you will learn traditional Indian yoga style and contemporary styles based on Hatha yoga. If you want to become a teacher or retreat yourself this is the perfect training for you.
Location: Mandrem, North Goa
Link To: Oceanic Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 10 Days 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 776
Devarya Wellness is set in and around tropical lush gardens just a minute walk from the Morjim beach also known as Turtle Beach, a coastal village in North Goa. Devarya is specially designed for the retreat breaks. For daily Yoga practices, Devarya has 5 Yoga Shalas named after the 5 great elements of Ayurveda i.e Prithvi Shala, Jal Shala, Agni Shala, Vayu Shala and Akash Shala.
Arya Murty, the 100 hour yoga teacher training organizer is ERYT 500 hours certified and qualified to provide courses under "Continuing Yoga Education". He started the Mantra Yoga practice at the age of 18 and was in Swami Dayananda Ashram for three years as a residential student ( Bramhachri).
The 11 Days 100 Hours Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training offered by the Devarya Wellness Includes following
This 100 hour yoga teacher training course will lead you step by step explaining every practice clearly and gives a good exposure to pranayama and meditation.
Location: Morjim, North Goa
Link To: Devarya Yoga Teacher Training
Cost of 11 Days 100 Hours Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training starts at: US$ 1298
10 Most Popular 100 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Centres in Goa (recap)
1. Kashish 100hrs Aerial and Yin YTT - 12 Days - approx US$ 721 - Shared dorm
2. Kranti 100hrs Hatha YTT - 15 Days - approx US$ 1303 - Shared quadruple room
3. Aayaa 100hrs Aerial YTT - 12 Days - approx US$ 555 - Shared triple room
4. Earth Yoga Village 100hrs Yin YTT - 14 Days - approx US$ 832 - Shared dorm
5. Upaya 100hrs Ashtanga YTT - 12 Days - approx US$ 887 - Shared double room
6. Shivoham 100hrs Multistyle YTT - 12 Days - approx US$ 555 - Shared dorm
7. Abhinam 100hrs Hatha YTT - 13 Days - approx US$ 1200 - Private single room
8. Oceanic 100hrs Nidra YTT - 10 Days - approx US$ 776 - Shared twin room
9. Shri Hari 100hrs YTT - 12 Days - approx US$ 800 - Shared double room
10. Devarya Yoga 100hrs Pranayama YTT - 11 Days - approx US$ 1298 - Private double room
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