Teacher Training

200-Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training & Dao Yin-Qigong Workshop

When: Monday, 9 August 2027 – Sunday, 29 August 2027Where: Sesimbra, PortugalPrice: €1,980Availability: Reservations Open
200-Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training & Dao Yin-Qigong Workshop
A Yoga Alliance certified training — certification, teaching, meals and accommodation included.

What's included

  • 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 facilities and location, near the ocean, pine forest and lagoon
  • Ovo-Lacto-Vegetarian food
  • According to Gurukula tradition (living with the master), the accommodation is freely offered by the Sundari School, in twin bed rooms, with private bathroom.
  • Small groups personalised training - max 10 students

The 200-hour Sundari Integral Yoga© Teacher Training is a complete foundation for becoming a professional yoga teacher and developing your inner growth.  Grounded in practice, philosophy and self-discovery, it combines traditional Yoga with an integral approach to body, energy, mind and consciousness.


Programme at a Glance

Duration: 21 days
Language: English
Group: Maximum 10 participants
Location: Sundari Integral Yoga© School, five minutes walking distance from the ocean, lagoon and pine forest


Main Areas of Study

Integral Yoga Practice — āsana, prāṇāyāma, relaxation, concentration and meditation

Integral Flow — awareness of prāṇa, nāḍīs and cakras

Body Architecture — alignment, body awareness, adaptations and safe practice

Gifts of the Pose — the physical, energetic and psychological effects of āsanas

Yoga Teaching Methodology — sequencing, communication, observation, demonstration, adjustments and group dynamics

Anatomy & Physiology — functional anatomy, movement, breathing, nervous system, biomechanics, health and injury prevention

Yoga Philosophy, Psychology & Ethics — classical Yoga, the Eight Limbs, Karma, Dharma, prāṇa, nāḍīs, cakras, Pañca Kośas, Ātman and Sri Aurobindo's Integral Yoga

Practicum — observation, peer teaching, supervised teaching, full classes and assessment

The training integrates personal practice, theoretical study, self-enquiry and teaching experience into one coherent Integral Journey.

Daily Schedule

08:00 Practice / Practicum
10:30 Break
11:00 Practice / Theory
14:00 Lunch
15:00 Karma Yoga
15:30 Break
17:30 Individual Study / Practicum
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Concentration / Meditation
22:00 Mauna — Noble Silence

Sundays: Day off

The schedule may be adjusted according to the circumstances of the programme.

What is Included

21 days of residential training

Accommodation in twin rooms with private bathroom

Ovo-lacto-vegetarian meals

Daily yoga practice and teaching practice

Comprehensive illustrated Integral Yoga Teacher Manual of approximately 550 pages

Supervised practicum and individual feedback

Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong workshop

Final practical and written assessments

The Teacher Manual is available in English, French and Portuguese.

Certification & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the training, students receive the Sundari Integral Yoga© 200-hour Teacher Training Certificate.

Graduates are eligible to register individually with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher 200), subject to Yoga Alliance's registration requirements.

The training provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to teach beginner and intermediate Integral Yoga classes safely and professionally.

Requirements

The training is open to participants aged 18 and over. No previous yoga teacher-training certification is required, and previous yoga experience is not essential.

The programme requires discipline, commitment and respect for the practice, teachers and community. During the training, students follow a supportive Gurukula-inspired residential environment, including daily Karma Yoga, as well as principles of Tapas and Śauca.

The food is ovo-lacto-vegetarian. Alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, coffee and black tea are not permitted during the training.

Qigong Workshop Offer

At the end of the program, we offer an introduction to Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong, combining gentle movement, breath and mental cultivation to support the harmonious flow of internal energy.

Optional Wellness Experiences

Students may also request individual wellness experiences during their stay, including:

Acupuncture

Integrative Therapies

Yoga Therapy

These experiences are optional and arranged separately.

Small group. Personal attention. A complete journey from practice to teaching.

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200-Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training & Dao Yin-Qigong Workshop
200-Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training & Dao Yin-Qigong Workshop
200-Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training & Dao Yin-Qigong Workshop
200-Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training & Dao Yin-Qigong Workshop