200 Yoga Teacher Training Course
Benefits
Lay the Foundation. Become the Guide.
A journey into the heart of yoga, where practice transforms into teaching.
The 200h Sundari Integral Yoga© TTC is your gateway into the world of teaching yoga. Grounded in practice, philosophy, and self-discovery, it equips you with the tools to lead others with confidence and authenticity. It gives the basic foundations, theoretical and practical, that are necessary for becoming a professional yoga teacher.
Whilst you will transform your life and fulfil your dream of becoming a Yoga Teacher, in your free time you may enjoy walks on trills through the serenity of the pine forest, toward the blue of the ocean. As an alternative, you may simply enjoy the beach and deep into the lagoon or play with the waves of the ocean.
Immediately upon graduation, you are eligible to register with the most trusted and recognized yoga teaching organization in the world – Yoga Alliance Organisation.
Highlights
- International valid certificate, that allows you to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT200
- Comprehensive illustrated Yoga Teacher Manual, with more than 550 pages
- Theoretical and practical teaching methodologies for 73 yoga techniques – asana, pranayama, yoga nidra, meditation, and more.
- Excellent quality of teaching and one of the most competitive prices in Europe
- Ovo-Lacto-Vegetarian healthy food
- According to Gurukula tradition (living with the master), the accommodation is freely offered by the Sundari School, in twin bed rooms, with a private bathroom.
- Tai Chi – Dao Yin three hours workshop
- Small groups personalised training (max 10 students)
Add-On Wellness Experiences
To deepen your journey, we offer personalized add-ons designed to support your growth and wellbeing. These optional experiences can be integrated into your Teacher Training or Retreat program, creating a truly holistic path of transformation.
Available on request:
- Acupuncture Treatments — Restore balance and stimulate the body’s natural healing energy.
- Integrative Therapies — A blend of holistic approaches tailored to your individual needs.
- Yoga Therapy — Personalized sessions that adapt yoga practices for healing, alignment, and inner balance.
These extras are thoughtfully curated to complement your training or retreat, giving you the space to recharge, realign, and expand on every level—body, mind, and spiritual.
Theoretical Framework of the Teachings
This 200 YTTC teaches the basic theoretical and practical foundations that are useful for becoming a professional Sundari Integral Yoga Teacher. The greatest value of this training is the fact that it integrates various types of yoga, which gives to the future yoga professor, after the graduation, the ability to teach techniques from various types of traditional forms of yoga (Hatha, Jnana, Kundalini, Kriya, Karma, Bhakti, Mantra yoga, and more). The course is completed after a final 90 minutes yoga teaching class and four-hours written exam.
Curriculum
Yoga practical sessions
The practical sessions include the correct execution and the theoretical learning about the benefits and the effects of 73 yoga basic techniques:
- 50 asanas (postures of Hatha Yoga)
- 5 concentration techniques
- 4 meditation techniques
- 4 relaxation techniques, including techniques of yoga Nidra (conscious sleep)
- 4 pranayama techniques (yoga breathing)
- 6 Kriya yoga techniques (body purification)
Yoga theoretical sessions
- Human anatomy and physiology applied to yoga practice
- The subtle structure of the human being: nadis (energy channels), chakras (energy centers), pancha kosha (the five layers of the human brain), the man and the three levels of manifestation (physical, astral, and causal), Kundalini energy, Jivatma (the soul), and Atman (eternal self)
- The philosophy of Integral yoga system: Yama and Nyama (the ethics and moral codes); description of various types of yoga (Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga, Raja yoga); the three fundamental principles in yoga practice; dharma explanation; basics about karma and reincarnation; the description of the three gunas (the three main qualities of nature); the human mind (mental types, the causes of the fluctuations of the mind, the consciousness and the supra-consciousness)
- A synthetic review of five essential yoga treatises: Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, and Shiva Samhita
- The inspiring life of four masters of yoga: Sri Aurobindo, Ramana Maharshi, Swami Shivananda, and Ananda Moyi Ma
- Children yoga practice approach
- Pregnant woman yoga practice approach
- Seniors yoga practice approach
- Healthy lifestyle notions
- Ethics of the yoga teacher profession
- Marketing strategies
- How to manage your own yoga classes
- Yoga and the community, etc.
Yoga teaching methodology: theoretical and practical
Include concepts of the learning process, learning styles, and how to teach the yoga techniques. During these sessions, you will learn how to give a professional assistance to your future students for a correct realization and understanding of the yoga practice. Our professors will also explain how to create a plan of an Sundari Integral yoga class (singular or a set of lessons), the sequence of the teaching of Integral yoga techniques and theoretical notions, the personal qualities that a yoga teacher should develop, how to create a harmonious and correct teacher-student yogic relationship.
All the teaching of the course is synthesised in a complete illustrated Integral Yoga Teacher Manual of approximately 550 pages, which contains all the necessary theoretical and practical information for becoming a good Integral Yoga teacher! The manual is available in Portuguese and English.
Language, group, level
21 days with instruction in English/Portuguese
Spoken languages: English, Portuguese, French
The maximum participants in the group is 10
Exist also the possibility of one-to-one personalised training
Skill level: Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced
Certification
Students who complete their subsequent training are immediately eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers – RYT200. Registration with Yoga Alliance provides an international recognized credential.The certificate confirms that he or she has sufficient knowledge and practical skills for teaching Integral Yoga to future yoga practitioners, for beginner and intermediate level groups.
Teachers
Where?
The Sundari Integral Yoga© Retreats boutique is nestled where two bird-rich lagoons meet the Atlantic Ocean, in Lagoa de Albufeira, Portugal—a secluded eco-sanctuary just 40 minutes from Lisbon. This tranquil haven is surrounded by endless white sand beaches and pine forests. Though integrated into a quiet community, the area offers deep immersion in silence and natural beauty. Here the environment itself becomes part of your creative and inner journey. Peaceful walking trails, wholesome meals, and sacred stillness create the perfect setting to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
Our retreat boutique centre is an intimate space with just four twin-bed rooms, each featuring a private bathroom and Wi-Fi.
The house is surrounded by a charming garden with young trees and tropical plants. Within the garden is the Shambala Yoga Shala, equipped with yoga mats and meditation blocks for your practice. Upstairs, where the guest rooms are located, you’ll also find a shared study room and a small kitchenette ideal for preparing tea. The main kitchen, set amidst the garden, includes a filtered water system, dishwasher, laundry facilities, and all essential amenities.According to Gurukula tradition – living with the master, the accommodation is freely offered by the Sundari School, in twin bed rooms, with a private bathroom.
Please note: Our school is a substance-free environment—we do not permit alcohol, drugs, or smoking on the premises.
How to get here?
Arrival by airplane – Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Airport (LIS). You can reach your destination by Uber/Bolt (the cost of Uber is between 35 and 45 EUR). Sundari Integral Yoga School will provide a shared location via WhatsApp upon the beginning of your travel.
Arrival by train – You may take the train to the Fogueteiro train station. Upon arrival, you may choose to ride a bus, Uber or Bolt to take you to the destination.
Questions & Answers
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