Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
Welcome to Our Transformative International Yoga Teacher Training
Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru
Step into an authentic and immersive experience designed to bridge ancient yogic tradition with modern life. Rooted in the classical teachings of India, this training offers timeless practices to support inner alignment, clarity, and meaningful transformation in today’s world.
Held at our Eco-Yoga Ashram in the majestic Sacred Valley of Cusco, this 21-day retreat-style, 200-hour training is a deep dive into the heart of yoga — a space for self-discovery, spiritual growth, and embodied wisdom. Through daily yogic living and practice, you will cultivate a greater understanding of yourself and the tools to share this path with others from a place of authenticity.
Join us in one of the few yoga ashrams outside of India that preserves the Vedic tradition and the sacred teacher–student lineage. Inspired by mystical India, the training includes daily Kirtan (mantra meditation) and in-depth Vedic philosophy, guided by a teacher with over 30 years of dedicated practice and study.
“Breathe. Practice. Understand.”
This experience will guide you inward — toward your gifts, your dharma, and your capacity to serve joyfully in the world.
About the Course
Beyond the physical practice and instructional techniques, this training invites a return to the essence of yoga. You’ll explore the deeper dimensions of self-inquiry, devotion, and spiritual grounding — supported by an intentional community and the power of nature.
This program is ideal for:
• Yoga practitioners seeking spiritual and philosophical depth
• Teachers wanting to reconnect with the roots of yoga
• Anyone feeling the call to align more fully with their truth and purpose
General information:
Estimated time
21 days retreat
Prior Requirements
No prior knowledge or a certain level of physical practice is required before participating in the course.
Locations
Sacred Valley, 40 mins from Cusco and 20 mins from Pisac, Perú
Farrollones Mountains, 15 mins in car from the San Antonio Neighborhood in Cali, Colombia
Recomendations
During the training and within the Ashram we recommend following a vegetarian diet, no alcohol, or smoking.
Important
it is recommended at least a basic level for the best development of the student during the duration of the training.
Yoga Style
Our approach is rooted in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, enriched by the alignment principles of Anusara Yoga. We use the dynamic structure of Ashtanga Vinyasa to create internal heat and purification — a foundation for transforming the body, mind, and spirit.
To complement this, we integrate the “Universal Principles of Alignment” from Anusara Yoga, which bring grace, precision, and a deeper connection to the heart into each posture. This combination allows students to experience yoga not just as a physical discipline, but as a sacred expression of inner awareness and self-discovery.
Curriculum overview
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is divided into three progressive phases that support a natural evolution of learning, embodiment, and teaching:
Cycle 1: Foundations
We begin with the core principles of yoga, focusing on philosophy, personal practice, and foundational alignment techniques. This phase sets the tone for refining your own asana practice and cultivating inner awareness.
Cycle 2: Application
In this phase, you’ll deepen your understanding by applying alignment techniques in daily practice. We explore how the physical, energetic, and philosophical aspects of yoga begin to integrate — expanding both your self-practice and teaching capacity.
Cycle 3: Integration Teaching
The final stage is about embodying what you’ve learned. You will begin to integrate teaching with personal practice, develop your own class structures, receive feedback, and gain confidence in guiding others. Teaching becomes a natural extension of your inner experience, and your understanding of yoga becomes more holistic, personal, and alive.
What you will learn?
This training offers a comprehensive, embodied, and spiritually grounded curriculum to support your personal growth, inner clarity, and teaching ability. You will explore:
- Daily Meditation & Pranayama for focus, presence, and nervous system regulation
- Bhakti Yoga through mantras, devotional chanting (Kirtan), and sacred ritual
- Introduction to Vedic Philosophy: Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, and yogic teachings to help you understand your dharma and the unique gifts you have to offer
- Vedic Astrology: Use your birth chart as a sacred map for self-realization and spiritual alignment
- Human Design: Discover your energetic blueprint, aura type, and how to align with your natural way of making decisions
- Ayurveda: Learn the foundational principles of this ancient system of healing, including daily routines (dinacharya), self-care, seasonal balance, and understanding your constitution (dosha)
- Living Yoga: Integrate yogic theory into daily life through lifestyle, intention, and community
- Karma Yoga: Experience the power of selfless service as a spiritual practice
- The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga and their relevance to modern living
- Bandhas, Drishtis & Ashtanga Vinyasa Fundamentals
- Personal Practice & Sequencing for sustainable inner growth
Fundamentals of - AcroYoga & Thai Massage, led by an internationally certified trainer
- Yin & Restorative Yoga to access deep healing, softness, and surrender
- Sanskrit names, alignment principles & modifications for 65 foundational postures
- Teaching Methodology: structure, presence, voice, and creating impact
- Hands-on Adjustments: how to assist postures safely and intuitively
- How to Teach with Intention: bringing purpose and depth into your classes
- Universal Principles of Alignment: to prevent injury and support energetic flow
- The Qualities of a Yoga Instructor: devotion, humility, clarity, and compassion
- How to Lead a Class: guided practice, feedback, and confidence building
- Daily Yoga Philosophy Classes focused on spiritual alignment and self-empowerment
- Therapeutic and Alignment-Based Asana Practice: learn to guide classes that support pain-free living and body awareness
Daily Schedule
- Pranayama and Meditation
- Kirtan Mantras with traditional Indian Instruments
- Vedic Philosophy Class
- Breakfast
- Yogic Theory and Philosophy Class
- Asana Study
- Experiential Yoga Class
- Lunch
- Rest and Seva (Selfless Service)
- Yogic Theory and Philosophy Class
- Asana Study (Postures)
- Kirtan Meditation and Philosophy Class, Hikes, Ceremonies, Group Dynamic Activity or Yoga Class
- Dinner
Excursions & Ceremonial Experiences Included
These guided journeys are not just outings — they are part of your inner transformation:
• Water Ceremony at Lake Kinsicocha. A powerful ritual of purification and connection with the sacred element of water, held at a pristine high-mountain lake.
• Mystical Tour of the Temple of Water in Tipón Visit an ancient Incan site honoring water as life, wisdom.
• Exploration of the Sacred Ruins of Sacsayhuamán A visit to one of the most powerful and impressive archaeological sites of the Incan empire.
It does not include entry to Sacsayhuaman.
• Mindful Walk through San Blas Cusco’s Historic Center Experience the charm of cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and the spiritual pulse of the ancient Incan capital.
• Temazcal (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony with Medicine Songs A cleansing and rebirthing ritual using steam, sacred fire, and healing chants to release and renew.
• Aura and Chakra Cleansing Session. An energetic alignment to balance your subtle body and support your transformational process.
• Cacao and Rose Ceremony. A heart-opening ritual using sacred plants, devotional chanting, and deep presence.
• Sacred Fire Circle under the Stars Gather around the fire for music, cacao offerings, and connection beneath the Andean night sky.
You will also be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance, an internationally recognized certification.
What's included?
Lodging
The price of the Teacher Training includes a comfortable and ecological shared room during the course or the option of a private room.
Sattvic food
Good for the mind and body. Farm to table.
International Instructors
Shyam Vallabi Devi Dasi
He received his certification in Ayurveda in India in 2008 and continues to study with renowned teachers such as Divya Altar and Dr. Vinod, with whom he completed an advanced certification in Ayurveda and Panchakarma. She travels regularly to India to further deepen her knowledge of the tradition and also to guide students to experience the sacred practices of Ayurveda.
In the world of yoga, Shyamvallabhi has been trained in multiple disciplines: Therapeutic Yoga, Anusara, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Hatha Vinyasa. She is a pioneer of AcroYoga in South America and Asia since 2008 and founder of the Bhakti Yoga School (BYS) 500-hour advanced studio in 2013. Her approach is truly holistic, integrating knowledge of anatomy, Ayurvedic massage, cranio-sacral therapy, marma points, traditional Thai massage, Reiki, Breema and Vedic astrology. She is also certified as a Human Design reader and is a practitioner and initiate in the Bhakti Yoga tradition under the guidance of Srila Bhakti Kavi Atulananda Maharaj and Chaitanya Nitai Das.
Her passion is to guide others to reconnect with their essence, release blockages and find health, harmony and purpose through Ayurveda, Yoga and spirituality.
Chaitanya Nitai Das
Chaitanya is the Director and Founder of the Bhakti Yoga School, with ashrams in Cusco, Peru, and Cali, Colombia. With over 35 years of teaching experience and over 1500 students graduated, Chaitanya continues to share timeless wisdom and yoga techniques for one’s well-being.
His focus is the path of Bhakti Yoga and was initiated in the Vedic traditions of India by his teacher Bhakti Kavi Atulananda Acharya Maharaj.
Chaitanya is one of the first South Americans to be certified in Vedic Astrology in India, as well as to offer international yoga teacher training courses in South America.
He organizes Teacher Training Courses (TTCs) for aspiring practitioners and also conducts annual workshops and retreats in South America, USA, Europe and India.
Investment
• Early Bird Rate: $2,450 USD (when paid in full at least 2 months before the course start date)
• Private room is an additional $15usd/day
Schedule a call
Contact us for a free consultation and 15 minute interview to see if this is the right journey for you!
Testimonials
The two hundred hour teacher training with the Bhakti Yoga School is not what you expect, it is more. During my time in the Teacher Training I not only found peace, I found challenge and resolution, I found experimentation and growth; I found what I had been searching for without knowing I was looking for it.
Emma from Lima, Peru
“This training in the Sacred Valley changed me at my core. I didn’t just learn how to teach yoga — I learned how to live yoga. The mountains, the ceremonies, the silence, and the teachings helped me return to myself.”
María, Spain
“Waking up to the sound of Aarti in the temple, walking through sacred ruins, and practicing with a view of the Andes… This was not just a course — it was a rebirth. I carry the energy of this experience with me every day.”
Lucas, Argentina
Phenomenal experience all around. Fantastic teachers, direct lineage, spiritual program, beautiful location, amazing food, great value. True study and practice of the 8 fold path of yoga. Walk away deeply relaxed and inspired. Colombia is awesome. I can’t recommend the Yogendra Ashram enough.
Crispin from Petaluma, CA
