A Lineage-Rooted 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa

Step into an immersive teacher training in Goa if you feel ready to take your relationship with yoga to its next stage. This is a lineage-rooted 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training shaped for those seeking depth, clarity, and the responsibility of teaching yoga in real lives.
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Welcome to Your Teacher
Training Journey

Congratulations on taking the first step toward becoming a certified,
confident yoga teacher. Your training access is now active.

Why Does Goa
Change the Way You
Learn Yoga?

Some places ask very little of you. ālaya wellbeing’s Goa centre asks for your presence. If you’re ready to step away from routine and meet your practice more fully, this is a place that supports that choice. Set in the tranquil hills near Arambol Beach, close to the sea yet held in stillness, the centre offers an ashram-like environment where your days are shaped by practice, study, and simplicity.

The training is guided by Yogacharya Lalit, whose Himalayan lineage and decades of lived teaching bring steadiness and clarity to your learning. With accommodation and all meals included, daily distractions naturally fall away. In the rhythm of tropical life, you find focus, presence, and a genuine sense of community as your practice deepens.

A Word From the Teacher Holding the Training

Led by Yogacharya Lalit, ālaya Wellbeing’s trainings are rooted in discipline and relational practice grounded in lineage, delivered for the modern world.

 Everything You Need to Learn, Live & Practice

This training unfolds as a lived process. From the moment you arrive, residential life creates a steady rhythm where practice, study, and daily living come together. The early days challenge body and mind as habits soften and attention sharpens. Gradually, movement, breath, philosophy, and teaching skills integrate. By the final phase, learning is embodied, confidence grows, and teaching feels clear and grounded.
Full 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training curriculum
Daily asana, pranayama & meditation
Deep-dive workshops & lectures
Supervised teaching practicums
Residential accommodation with meals
Course manuals and study materials
Community support and mentorship

Styles of Yoga
You Will Study

This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training follows Yoga Alliance standards and is rooted in Himalayan lineage.

Signature Series Foundational Practice

Steady, accessible postures derived from the Ashtanga Primary Series and classical Hatha lineage to build strength, alignment, and embodied awareness. Inspired by Lalits Ashtanga study in Mysore and his Hatha studies in Rishikesh

Alignment-Focused Asana

Precise exploration of form, structural integrity, and therapuetic  movement principles- inspired by Yogacharya Lalits Iyengar study in Pune.

Vinyasa Methodology

Breath-led sequencing that links movement with rhythm, intention, and clarity.

Pranayama & Meditative Practices

Indigenous Breathwork and meditation to support regulation, focus, and subtle awareness.

Core Areas of Study

The curriculum has been refined over two decades to support clear learning, embodied understanding, and responsible teaching.

Asana Practice & Application

Alignment principles, therapeutic adaptations, injury prevention, and intelligent use of props.

Teaching Methodology

Sequencing, clear cueing, class structure, teaching practicums, and inclusive classroom design.

Yoga Philosophy

The Eight Limbs of Yoga, Raja Yoga, key teachings from the Yoga Sutras, and integration into daily life.

Anatomy & Physiology

Functional anatomy, joint mechanics, breath, bandhas, and injury awareness.

Ayurveda Foundations

Understanding doshas, daily routines, seasonal balance, and holistic lifestyle integration.

Energetics & Subtle Body

Pranayama, meditation, chakras, nadis, mantra, and cultivating energetic awareness.

Professional Practice

Ethics, trauma-informed principles, communication skills, and foundations for sustainable, responsible teaching.

Teaching Practicum & Applied Learning

Guided teaching practice that supports the gradual development of skill, presence, and professional responsibility.

Structured teaching labs

Faculty-led labs focused on class structure, cueing clarity, timing, and safe adaptation.

Supervised practice teaching

Regular opportunities to teach peers and external students under direct faculty observation.

Extended teaching immersion

Sustained teaching responsibility during the final phase of training to support integration and confidence.

Real-time faculty feedback

Immediate verbal feedback and written notes to refine communication, presence, and decision-making.

Assessment criteria & evaluation

Clear benchmarks for attendance, preparation, teaching competence, and professional conduct.

Support & remediation pathways

Additional guidance, mentoring, and practice opportunities provided where further support is needed.

The Rhythm of a Training Day

At ālaya wellbeing, learning is not rushed. Each day follows a steady rhythm that balances practice, study, rest, and reflection.
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Who This Path Is Meant For

Held within a physically engaging practice that is always adapted to the individual, this training offers a safe and supportive space to understand yourself more deeply while learning alongside a global community.
This training is suited for:
Practitioners with at least one year of consistent yoga practice
Aspiring yoga teachers
Those seeking depth, structure, and clarity
Individuals in career or life transition
A wide range of ages (historically 18–80)
A wide range of ages

Certification & International Recognition

This programme is a Yoga Alliance RYS-200 recognised training. Upon completion, graduates may combine this certification with their 200-hour qualification to achieve RYT-500 status, supporting international teaching and professional recognition.

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Why Choose ālaya wellbeing?

Shaped by time, responsibility, and lived teaching, teacher training at ālaya wellbeing by Himalaya Yoga Valley has evolved through over 20 years of steady practice. Guided by Himalayan lineage and refined through real classrooms and real teaching lives, the work here is careful, rigorous, and grounded in responsibility rather than trends.
What defines the training:
Lineage guided by Swami Veda Bharti, carried forward through lived teaching
6,000+ graduates worldwide, many actively teaching
80% of students join through referrals, reflecting trust and outcomes
Recognised as a training school of choice by studios and employers
Selective admissions with small cohorts (typically 15 - 30 students)
A global faculty of 50+ teachers, led by Yogacharya Lalit

Fee Structure & Inclusions

Living on site allows you to fully enter a shared rhythm of practice, study, rest, and community, free from everyday logistics. Accommodation is fully inclusive, covering 24 nights, three daily meals, the complete 200-hour training, and all course materials. A €375 deposit secures your place, with easy monthly instalment options available.
Triple Share
Room
Early Bird
€1899
Standard Fee : €2299
A shared living experience that supports connection and community.
24 Nights Triple Share Room
3 Meals Per Day
200 Hour Training Course
All Course Materials and Manual
Pay just €375 Deposit
Easy Monthly Installments
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Twin Share
Room
Early Bird
€2199
Standard Fee : €2499
A balanced option offering both privacy and shared experience.
24 Nights Triple Share Room
3 Meals Per Day
200 Hour Training Course
All Course Materials and Manual
Pay just €375 Deposit
Easy Monthly Installments
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Private Room
Early Bird
€2499
Standard Fee : €2799
For those who prefer personal space alongside immersive study.
24 Nights Triple Share Room
3 Meals Per Day
200 Hour Training Course
All Course Materials and Manual
Pay just €375 Deposit
Easy Monthly Installments
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Admission, Preparation & Readiness

A considered admissions process that ensures readiness, integrity, and appropriate support.

Prerequisites

Clear readiness requirements for entry

Application Review

Personal review of every application

Interview

Short audio discovery call for shortlisted applicants

Preparation

Structured guidance once accepted

Ethos

Admission guided by commitment, not volume

Access

Scholarships and internships supporting Indian women from disadvantaged backgrounds

Upcoming 200hr TTC - Goa

Goa
September 2026
200hr TTC
30 Sep 2026 - 24 Oct 2026
Goa
September 2026
200hr TTC
30 Sep 2026 - 24 Oct 2026
Goa
January 2027
200hr TTC
5 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027
Goa
March 2027
200hr TTC
2 Mar 2027 - 26 Mar 2027
Goa
April 2027
200hr TTC
28 Apr 2027 - 22 May 2027

Led by a Global Teacher Team

The quality of a training is defined by who teaches it. Our faculty model is simple and intentional, each teacher teaches only their area of expertise. This ensures clarity, depth, and consistency throughout the program. The training is guided by Yogacharya Lalit, whose journey began in the Himalayas and unfolded through years of ashram life and study under Swami Veda Bharti.

Lalit Kumar

Founder & Lead Yoga Teacher

Maeve

Meditation Teacher

Tony

Yoga Teacher

Mandeep

Meditation Teacher

Adam

Anatomy Teacher

Viriam

Philosophy Teacher

Dr Rajbir

Anatomy Teacher

Dr Rohit

Ayurveda Teacher

Faculty, Lineage & Teaching Team

Our distinction comes not from scale, but from intention. Everything we offer is shaped with care, for the student, the tradition, and the responsibility that teaching carries.
Lineage guided by Swami Veda Bharti, carried forward through lived teaching
Specialist-led faculty, each teacher offering depth within their discipline
Small, selective cohorts (typically 15–30 students) to protect learning quality and group integrity
Admissions guided by commitment, ensuring a focused, respectful learning environment
Teaching grounded in lived practice, not theory alone
Long-term mentorship that continues beyond graduation
Lineage honoured with respect, without rigidity or dogma
A teaching culture that balances discipline, compassion, and responsibility
Over 20 years of trust built through consistency, integrity, and high standards
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True Journeys. True Transformation

Stories of commitment, growth, and the quiet shifts that stay long after the training ends.

Ongoing Support & Training Inclusions

A considered framework that supports your training, transition into teaching, and long-term professional sustainability.

Graduate & Success Support

Graduation with ālaya wellbeing marks a transition rather than an ending, with continued support as your practice and teaching continue to evolve.
Access to a 6,000+ global alumni community
One month of complimentary post-graduate access to the Online Yoga Studio
Lifetime access to bonus professional trainings
Internship opportunities and ongoing mentorship pathways

What Your Investment Includes

Your investment reflects the depth of study, residential immersion, faculty expertise, and wider support woven throughout the training experience.
Full programme tuition
Accommodation and daily meals during the immersion (included for Goa trainings only)
All course materials and teaching practicums included
Flexible room options influencing overall pricing

The World Needs More Yoga Teachers!

And it starts here, in Arambol.

HYV graduates go on to lead classes, retreats, and studios across the globe — taking what they discovered on this shore far beyond it.

Trusted by Students Around the World

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Negar Moazami
Great yoga teacher training! The anatomy section was super helpful, and the online anatomy teacher explained everything so clearly. The example classes, along with the adjustment and alignment guidance, were really useful. I highly recommend this training
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Rosita Liaudanskaite
I’m glad that I chose Himalaya Yoga Valley among all different other yoga schools. Many thanks to professionals, responsible, experienced, friendly and supportive tutors, staff and all team!!!
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Michelle Healy
Recommend!

Lovely studio, great teachers, and class packs are good value.
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Laura Higgins
Highly recommend !

Being able to do it online in my own time was great for me as I was full time as a school teacher. I loved being able to go back over lectures and live classes to deepen my understanding!
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David Emery
Each teacher an expert in their specific subject. I was looked after from the moment i got met by the taxi driver with the welcome pack to my graduation. i cant recommend Himalaya valley enough. Each one of the teachers an expect in their specific subject ...
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Jo Black
Excellent course. I have just finished the course & would highly recommend it if you’ve been considering the training. The course is great to fit in around your other commitments due to it being online but having the hybrid option is an added bonus...
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PWynne
Just do it , it’s amazing 🧘. I would absolutely recommend this course. I started with doubtful voices in my head but all of this knowledge and practice has quashed those doubts .I love the straight forward way in which the course is delivered. For me the flexibility of doing online classes at a time that suits as well as the live classes was a vital part of my success...
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Marian Bruen
Don't wait, enrol today!!
Enrolling with Himalaya Yoga Valley was one of the best decisions I ever made! The course is so well thought-out and tutors are knowledgeable, encouraging and inspirational. The curriculum covers so much but is broken down into manageable lessons, which makes the online course so accessible to a busy, working mum, like myself...

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this training Yoga Alliance certified?
Yes. This programme follows Yoga Alliance RYS-200 standards. Upon successful completion, you receive a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate, making you eligible to apply for Yoga Alliance registration if you choose.
Do I need prior teaching experience to join?
No teaching experience is required. This training is designed for dedicated practitioners who feel ready to deepen their practice and explore teaching with responsibility.
What level of physical fitness is required?
You should have at least one year of consistent yoga practice. The training is physically engaging, but practices are adapted to individual bodies. Strength, flexibility, and stamina develop gradually during the course.
What styles of yoga are taught in this training?
The training is rooted in Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, and Hatha Yoga, with a strong emphasis on alignment, integrity, and functional movement. Practice is guided by Yogacharya Lalit’s Ashtanga lineage and informed by Iyengar-based alignment principles, supporting precise technique, safe adjustments, and adaptability for diverse bodies. Pranayama, meditation, and subtle body practices are integrated throughout, ensuring a balanced and embodied approach to both practice and teaching.
How much time does the training require each day?
This is a full-time residential programme. Most days include morning practice, lectures, workshops, teaching labs, and evening sessions, with space for rest and integration built into the schedule.
How large are the training groups?
Cohorts are intentionally kept small (typically 15–30 students). This allows for individual attention, meaningful feedback, and a strong sense of community.
How am I assessed during the training?
Assessment is continuous and supportive, based on:

1. Attendance and participation
2. Teaching practicums
3. Understanding of course material
4. Professional conduct and readiness to teach

The focus is on learning and integration, not performance.
What support is available after graduation?
Graduates receive ongoing support, including access to a global alumni community for a month, mentorship opportunities, online learning resources, teaching development sessions and business coaching calls once a month.
Will I be ready to teach after completing the training?
Yes. Graduates are prepared to teach foundational yoga classes with confidence, clarity, and safety. Continued learning and mentorship are encouraged as part of responsible teaching.
Is this training suitable for first-time visitors to India?
Yes. The Goa centre offers a safe, supportive, and structured environment. Accommodation, meals, and daily routines are included, making it especially suitable for those new to India or immersive training formats.
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