Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
Welcome to Our International Yoga Teacher Training
A Transformative Experience in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru
200hrs RYT Certification
Yoga Alliance
Dates
Cusco - Peru
April 30 - May 20, 2026
June 4 - 23, 2026
Sept 23 - Oct 13, 2026
Nov 19 - Dec 10, 2026
Jan 20 - Feb 9, 2027
This training is an immersive experience designed for those who want to deepen their practice, understand the body and mind, and live yoga as a way of life. Held in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru, within a family ashram setting, the program integrates traditional yoga philosophy, daily practice, and a grounded, embodied approach to teaching and living yoga.
Chaitanya brings over 35 years of experience in traditional yoga, philosophy, and devotional practice, offering depth, lineage, and a strong foundation in the roots of yoga.
Shyam brings a therapeutic and integrative approach, weaving together Ayurveda, yoga therapy, and embodied practice to support students in understanding the body, healing, and applying yoga in daily life.
Together, they offer a balanced training that combines tradition and practical application, creating a space for real transformation, integration, and connection.
- Held in a family ashram in the Sacred Valley of Peru, offering a simple, nature-connected environment for deeper practice
- A balance of traditional yoga & philosophy (Chaitanya) and Ayurveda, yoga therapy & embodied practice (Shyam)
- Small group setting with personalized guidance and real integration
- Focus on yoga as a lived path—including daily routine, lifestyle, and self-understanding
- Practical tools to support teaching, healing, and applying yoga in everyday
About the Course
- Practitioners seeking depth in both practice and philosophy
- Teachers who want to reconnect with the roots of yoga
- Those looking to understand their body, energy, and lifestyle more clearly
- Anyone ready to integrate yoga into daily life with more clarity and purpose
Yoga Style
Our approach is rooted in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, offering a dynamic and structured practice that builds strength, heat, and internal focus.
This is complemented by the alignment principles of Anusara Yoga, bringing precision, stability, and a deeper awareness into each posture.
All is taught within a Bhakti-based approach, emphasizing presence, deep listening, and connection—creating a space where practice becomes both personal and transformative.
This is further supported by breathwork, meditation, and an understanding of the body through Ayurveda, allowing students to develop a practice that is strong, sustainable, and aligned with their individual.
Curriculum overview
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is structured in three progressive phases, supporting a natural evolution of practice, understanding, and teaching.
Cycle 1: Foundations
Build a strong base in yoga philosophy, personal practice, and alignment.
Develop awareness in your body and establish consistency in your practice.
Cycle 2: Application
Apply alignment and techniques within daily practice.
Begin integrating physical, energetic, and philosophical aspects of yoga into both your practice and teaching.
Cycle 3: Integration & Teaching
Refine your ability to teach with clarity and confidence.
Create and lead classes, receive feedback, and begin to embody yoga as a lived and shared experience.
Throughout the training, students are supported with a therapeutic understanding of the body through Ayurveda, as well as a Bhakti-based approach rooted in presence and deep listening.
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:
- 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 awa
- 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 Fun
Daily Schedule
Mornings:
- 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
As part of this immersive training, you’ll participate in sacred experiences that blend yogic practice with the ancestral traditions and natural wonders of the Sacred Valley.
These guided journeys are not just outings — they are part of your inner transformation:
- Exploration of the Sacred Ruins of Sacsayhuamán A visit to one of the most powerful and impressive archaeological sites of the Incan empire. *
- 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.
- Cultural Day in Pisac. Explore the artisan markets and traditional cuisine of this colorful mountain town.
- Temazcal (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony with Medicine Songs A cleansing and rebirthing ritual using steam, sacred fire, and healing chants to release and renew.
- 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.
* Optional entrance to Saqsawaman costs an additional $20usd
After successfully completing the course you will receive a Certification from the Bhakti Yoga School and join an international community of over 2,000 teachers graduated from the BYS!
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
(Usa)
Shyam Vallabhi is an international yoga teacher and Ayurveda therapist who has dedicated over two decades to living and sharing the path of yoga.
Her work integrates yoga, Ayurveda, and therapeutic understanding, guiding students to reconnect with their body, balance their energy, and bring the practice into daily life.
She travels yearly to India to continue her studies and to guide students into direct experience of the tradition. Her background in anthropology and work with non-profits focused on human and environmental rights informs her grounded and holistic approach.
She has been featured as a teacher at international festivals including Bali Spirit Festival, Cali Yoga Fest, Ecuador Yoga Festival, and Peru Yoga Festival.
As founder of Yogendra Ashram in Cali, Colombia, and Dhanvantari Ayurveda & Panchakarma Center in Peru, she leads teacher trainings, healing programs, and retreats internationally.
Through her teaching, she offers not only knowledge, but a space for transformation, integration, and deeper connection.
Chaitanya Nitai Das
(Perú)
Chaitanya is the International Director of the Bhakti Yoga School, with ashrams in Peru and Colombia, and over 35 years of dedicated experience in yoga and spiritual practice.
Originally from Peru, he began his path at a young age and has spent decades living, studying, and teaching in ashrams across South America, the United States, and India. His teaching is rooted in traditional yoga philosophy, daily practice, and lived experience.
He was among the first South Americans to be certified in Vedic astrology (Jyotish) in India, and integrates this knowledge into his work in a practical and accessible way.
Chaitanya has studied with respected teachers such as Pattabhi Jois and John Friend, while also being deeply shaped by traditional ashram life and his initiation into the Vedic lineage through his teacher, S. Atulananda Acharya.
Over the years, he has guided thousands of students and trained teachers from around the world. Many of his students continue to share yoga in their own communities, creating a strong and connected international network.
His approach is simple, grounded, and consistent—offering yoga as a path that can be lived and integrated into daily life, with discipline, devotion, and clarity.
Investment
$2,550 USD
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
$500 USD
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. I can’t recommend the Ashram enough.
Crispin from Petaluma, CA
Ashram Guidelines & Environment
To support a deep and transformative experience, we hold a simple and conscious ashram environment:
- A peaceful, respectful space—encouraging positive actions, speech, and attitude
- Lacto-vegetarian diet (no meat or eggs on the property)
- Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs are not permitted
- We encourage minimizing caffeine to support clarity and balance
- Daily seva (service) of ~30 minutes as part of community life
- Noble silence from 9:00 pm to 7:30 am
- Shared responsibility in keeping rooms and common spaces clean
- Respect for the spiritual process of others, including maintaining appropriate boundaries
This environment is designed to support focus, clarity, and a deeper connection to your practice.
