3 nights/ 4 days

Choose your preferred 3 nights from below dates:

UPCOMING 2023 DATES:

200 Hr March 14th-29th

300Hr April 4th-23rd

200Hr May 2nd-16th

Sundays holidays/resting from YTTC

PRAIA DA ROCHA BEACH, PORTIMAO – PORTUGAL

ASHTANGA & VINYASA YOGA TEACHER training intensive

+ BONUS  6 Hours Ayurveda-Massage training 

Treat yourself on this inspiring 4 Day Yoga retreat to southern Portugal. Be awestruck by the beauty of praia da Rocha beach in Portimao, Algarve. Be surrounded by several stunning beach coasts such as the Benagil sea cave beach and grottos declared by the Huffington Post as one of “the most beautiful beaches in the world.”

Be inspired, meditate, go deeper into the practice, gain self confidence, contemplate, take home a valuable gift of restored health, and learn in depth about the art of teaching yoga, meditation, pranayama, yogic lifestyle and self-sustainability as a global yoga teacher.

Participating in YTT training and Ayurveda massage training and applied yoga anatomy will transform and inspire you.

Our  teacher training program can be the first step in a life transformative journey of health and wellness. 

This is a one-of-a-kind, all inclusive retreat and YTTC training, which you will not find anywhere in the world! 

You will be learning from highly experienced, talented, and compassionate instructors.

Often our graduates students describe our program as a life changing  and transformative experience.

Students have daily practice teaching their flows outdoors and indoors

HIGHLIGHTS/INCLUDED:

• Yoga Alliance RYT 200 Hour training and certificate
• Remaining training hours are completed online
• Daily Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow teacher training,
• Bonus Ayurveda Massage training, learn massage techniques to share with others!
• Variety of Daily Yoga 2X AM/PM Meditation, Breath Work Journeys and Pranayama ( or healing session e.g. Nada yoga)
• Receive a one-of-a-kind, all inclusive yoga retreat experience
• Walking distance to several breath taking, world class beaches
• Daily Alignment, Adjustments & Modification lessons in Ashtanga+ Vinyasa Flow
• Daily morning tea, coffee, snacks or organic juices
• 3 Daily Vegetarian, Detoxing, Organic and Vegan Meals
• Learn from 8 instructors, each of them invested in your growth and share their best tips, their strengths and expertise!
• 3 Nights in apartment style hotel, newly renovated yoga studio and restaurant a 3 minute walk from praia da Rocha. Newly renovated apartment with swimming pool
• Introduction to Kirtan, Mantras, Ayurveda Therapy massage, Reiki, Tibetan Bowl Sound Journeys and Yoga Nidra Meditation
• Yoga Philosophy: How to apply 8 Limbs of Yoga into daily life, learn more about Patanjali Yoga
• Study The Patanjali Sutras and daily application of Yoga Teaching Methods, How to Sequence creative, challenging and fun Vinyasa flows for any ability
• Learn about Nutrition & Vegetarianism
• Modules on applied Yoga anatomy in a practical, applied manner
• Sound Healing session with gongs, Tibetan Singing Bowls, crystals, angel cards and powerful Kirtan mantras and ceremony celebration.
• Intimacy circle exercises, inner confidence building
• Emotional release Breath Work and Dance
• Usui Reiki degree 1, 2 or 3 Certification (optional, please inquire)
• In-depth learning about yogic lifestyle
• Practice teaching yoga, breathing techniques, meditation everyday
• BONUS! The Online Blueprint 100+ Virtual reference video library, Vinyasa flow scripts that you may emulate when you return home to teach and share the practice with others.
• The Yoga Lifestyle Business training and the Pegasus course a 35 hour virtual training and Handbook: Train virtually with 12 experts in yoga and wellness branding

LOCATION FEATURES:

• Hiking nearby
• Mountain walking/trekking nearby
• Stargazing
• Swimming pool
• Several world class beaches nearby
• Relaxing Dining area
• Garden
• Local markets nearby
• Tour assistance
• Boating
• Cycling
• Diving
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Massage
• Reiki
• Snorkeling
• Stand up paddle boarding
• Surfing
• Self-service Kitchen
• Lounge area
• Newly renovated Yoga studio
• Free Wi-Fi
• Room cleaning, towel service

Praia da Rocha 5 star hotel option offers poolside sunsets

3 Nights accommodation: choose 5 star hotel, private apartment or shared accommodation. Bend it like Buddha Yoga studio is a short 3 minute walk from the beautiful praia da rocha beach and nearby several gorgeous beaches all walking distance

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 Female students stay at a shared  apartment-style hotel, maximum 2 students per apartment. Premium package includes daily housekeeping/towel change service, 24 hour security/concierge, self-service kitchen, strong wifi, satellite /flat screen tv, living room, newly renovated bathroom with hot shower, Air Conditioning, patio

Nearby 5 Star Hotel Massage clinic, Aqua Spa circuit, Turkish bath, Dry Sauna, massage jets and swimming.

The accommodations are a  5 minute walk from the Bend it like Buddha yoga studio and near 4 beautiful beaches walking distance, including the world famous praia da rocha beach.

This training is a perfect balance between peaceful beachside relaxation and upbeat, lively friendly, cafes and restaurants off the beach boardwalk and 3 minutes from one of the best beaches in the world, Praia da Rocha. There are 4 gorgeous beaches all within walking distance.

The evening and morning Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda massage techniques and Pranayama are the essential aspects of this training. You will find the teachers and the Bend it like Buddha Yoga studio uplifting, friendly and inspiring.

During the training, you will practice sunrise Vinyasa flow yoga in the morning, followed by gentle Flow, Restorative yoga, Yin or sessions such as a powerful sound journey healings and cacao ceremony by local Shaman healer in the evening. The sessions are usually held in a boutique yoga studio on Praia da Rocha or on the beach depending on weather, and include pranayama (breathwork), mindful meditation, and yoga Nidra meditation.

Students will have ample time with teachers 1×1 and will be practicing teaching starting on day one and receive practical, supportive feedback on their teaching daily.

This training includes Business yoga, Acro, arm balances, kids yoga, pre natal and coaching on how to brand yourself as a global yoga teacher online and in-person classes/courses will be covered.

We will be enjoying a variety of unique activities such as Reiki 1, 2, or 3 Masters certification course/Extra optional course. Please inquire in advance for the Reiki courses

Enjoy Tibetan bowl sound healing, Chakra &Kundalini meditations, Cacao Ceremony, Kirtan mantra concert and powerful Pranayama and Breath Work sessions. There will be classes on lesson planning, Sequencing Vinyasa Flows and Ashtanga inspired sequencing and how to teach students each of these techniques.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Ancient teachings brought into a contemporary context
• Becoming a part of the family and feeling like you’ve know everyone for years
• Complete change in your lifestyle
• Delicious, Detoxing, organic, Vegetarian and Vegan meals
• Surrounding beaches and the beautiful nature, sound of singing starlings, and of course the amazing sunsets, sunrises, and millions of stars and moonlight
• Lessons from a variety of  experienced teachers (each one has different strengths) who will help you grow in many different ways
• Meeting people from all over the world who share the same passion for the yogic lifestyle
• Transformational experience that you’ll remember for the rest of your life!

 

EXCURSIONS (OPTIONAL):

• Excursions that you can enjoy during this retreat include:
• Boat tour or kayaking through beach grottos and caves
• Hiking through the woodland forests of Monchique to visit waterfalls, meditate
• Hydro aqua candle light spa with cold pools, hot pools, Turkish baths (steam rooms), sauna, and various relaxing aqua massage jets

LOCATION:

This inspirational program is held in gorgeous Praia da Rocha beach in Portimao there’s also Monchique mountain with a woodland forest nearby.

The program takes place 3 minutes away from one of Portugal’s famous and beautiful beach-Praia da Rocha beach, Portimao-Algarve at the Bend it like Buddha Yoga school. There are several good restaurants, shops, and cafes with a variety of other activities nearby.

ACCOMMODATION:

The accommodations offered by Bend it like Buddha have a shower, toilet, patio, living room and a kitchen. Swimming pool, lounge chairs, cafe, 24 hr security/concierge, satellite television,  wifi and new SPA.

On request and at additional cost a premium private room at praia da Rocha Algarve Solverde 5 Star Hotel can be arranged for you, just a short stroll from the yoga school and Praia da Rocha beach.

The private option offers private bedroom, bathroom, own kitchen and patio accommodations. All bedrooms have their own bath and shower.

All Accommodations include:

• 24-hour reception
• Cutlery
• Daily cleaning service
• Free Wi-Fi
• Fridge
• Patio
• Swimming Pool
• Glass ware
• Kettle
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Microwave
• Pilates
• Stove top oven
• New SPA

FOOD

During the program, you will be served with daily breakfast, lunch and light dinners. The food concept is healthy, detoxing, vegetarian, and organic. Savor juicy local fruit, crunchy organic vegetables, crisp salads, and fragrant herbs while sipping on an energizing juice, smoothie or sweet, colorful herbal detox teas. The meals are catered for our group, specifically for vegan and vegetarians at a recommended vegetarian restaurant.

 

Everything is freshly harvested and lovingly prepared with attention to detail in the on-site, expanded and newly renovated kitchen. There are diverse fusion recipes in a peaceful and tranquil setting. Bend it like Buddha Yoga believes that pleasing your palate is fundamental to your experience.

Throughout the day you can order for an extra fee small snacks, vitamin, health-booster juices, coffee and fresh local fruit.

There are a variety of restaurants that serve excellent Brazilian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, German, Russian, Indian, Turkish, Italian, or English food.

3x daily organic, detoxing vegetarian meals

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 3 nights accommodation, all inclusive, one -of a kind, YTTC and Ayurveda retreat experience
• Daily organic vegetarian and vegan breakfast, lunch, snacks, smoothies and light evening meals
• Yoga Alliance RYT 200 Hour Certification and All YTTC Training and course materials
• YTTC Ashtanga + Vinyasa training and manual: Metamorphosis
• Ayurveda Massage training
• 2 daily yoga, meditation, healing session such as Nada yoga or pranayama sessions
• Access to self-serve kitchen, Dining area, Patio-sitting area, Wifi
• Nidra, Mindfulness meditations
• Consultation and support after the training
• Training PDFs and important Yoga Ebooks and  Handouts
• Yoga Teacher Manual upon arrival
• Depending on weather boating-wild life excursion, kayak through the grottoes, swim and snorkel through the most beautiful beach grottoes in the world ( Optional, extra fee)
• Personalized yoga program by 8 yoga experts in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Anatomy, Ayurveda, Usui Reiki, Sound Healing and MORE!
• Healing Ayurvedic massage, Dynamic meditation-in-motion and much MORE!
• 1x per week zoom yoga business training for 4 weeks. Post-program support to help find your unique, dream students and launch your yoga brand into the world!
• Reiki 1, 2 or Level 3 Masters attunement session and Certification (optional/please inquire)
• The Online YTTC Blueprint 100+ Reference Videos to reference to amazing yoga classes, meditation scripts, theory…review templates to emulate when you return home to teach your community.
• The Yoga Business Lifestyle 4 week virtual LIVE training 

TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY, PLEASE FILL IN THE APPLICATION BELOW

SPOTS FILL UP QUICKLY!

 

Please fill the Initial Online Application form above.

Once it gets read and approved for registration we will send you notification.
Then you can send deposit to secure your spot into the course.

After that you will get another more detailed forms to fill about your Health and Contacts.

MAKE A LIFE CHANGING POSITIVE INVESTMENT TO YOU! 

All packages  include:

*Daily 3 catered vegetarian / vegan meals 

3 Nights Accommodation at newly renovated apartment, walking distance to 3 gorgeous, world class beaches

*Physical Training manual, Amazon Best Selling Teacher Training Manual The Journey…Metamorphosis

Yoga Teacher Manual

*BONUS! Receive the Pegasus Online course: This is a Business Yoga online training course of 35 Hours of videos,  Exercises and Handouts. Receive the best marketing Journaling prompts to find your own Tribe. Delivered by 12 successful Yoga Teachers and Health and Wellness marketing experts.

Learn how to launch a Wellness/Yoga brand quickly and effectively. This course provides you with all of the tools to  launch your own yoga in person and online courses.

Get a head start and deliver the most effective frameworks for your Yogi community to embark and have fun on your own Entrepreneur Yogic journey!

• Yoga Lifestyle business Pegasus course Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33NcoZGtqOs

 

Limited Spots for female shared accommodations!

Bend it like Buddha wants to keep our students highly motivated and inspired to teach straight away. Receive tips from experienced teachers on flow sequences which students can emulate for upcoming classes of their own in studios and to teach family, friends and their community.

There are also alignment-based classes, lectures on anatomy, biomechanics, discussions on yoga history, philosophy and tradition.

Bend it like Buddha also holds space for graduates for support and networking after graduation with 2 Private forums and zoom yoga business training :

1) Bend it like Buddha Blueprint for YTT online students

2) Yoga Business launch training/Breakthroughs Acceleration for newly graduated Yoga Teachers who are ready to launch their online and in person yoga business.

Both of these private forums are for registered students support and networking and to ask their teachers questions even after the course is completed. This is a high value service and space for networking and support post YTTC graduation.

Students enjoy sunset and sunrise yoga classes outdoors on beautiful, peaceful beaches

Meet eclectic, like-minded yogis from all over the world and make life-long lasting friends with students and teachers.

Meet like-hearted, lifelong friends!

If you feel inspired to register into the program please do not hesitate and contact us as soon as possible.  Please do not miss out on this incredible life time journey of wellness, health and mind, body, spirit rejuvenation.

 

Read the fabulous graduate student Reviews Yoga Alliance:

https://www.yogaalliance.org/SchoolProfileReviews?sid=15524 

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More Student Reviews on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17989886065061228/

More Student Reviews up on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/LFarrahFurtado1/videos

Graduate Reviews on our Amazon book The Yoga Teacher manual Metamorphosis 

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