The Benagil cave is just a short ride from our yoga shala.
‘Benagil, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world! ‘
Huffington Post
Your private boat Pick up to Kayaking the Benagil cave is just 20 minutes away from our yoga shala:)
All accommodations have swimming pools.
All students have their own private bedroom regardless of shared accommodation choice, kitchenette, dining room, tv, bathroom with shower, patio, wifi and 24hr concierge desk

3 Nights in gorgeous Algarve
Hybrid In-person and Online
Yoga Alliance Accredited
RYT 200 Hour Certification
Yoga Teacher Training &
Ayurvedic Massage
Or, Register into the Highly Recommended
Full 2 weeks journey!
Confirmed YTTC Five dates available in 2025:
April 8th-22nd 2025 Full!
May 6th-20th, 2025 Full!
October 1st-15th, 2025 1 Spot!
December 4th-17th, 2025 Accepting Applications
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Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga training is a life changing and exciting journey!
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Capacity is very limited for high value customized training, students inquire frequently and the spots fill up quickly during the wonderful sunny season in the Algarve.
This is the most popular training we offer due to 8 expert teachers participating , stunning world class beach location, profound, varied activities, topics and challenging-rewarding yet calm friendly atmosphere.
The majority of our graduates have started teaching immediately after our program and even taught at large festivals and opened studios!
Yoga teaching is a lifelong endeavour…that is, a rewarding and infinite practice of self discovery into the mind, body and spirit!
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
*subject to small change
07:30 – 9:00 Alternating Ashtanga-primary or intermediate series & Vinyasa Flow
09:00 – 09:30 Daily Pranayama: Pure Pranayama lineage from Krishnamacharya, BNS Iyengar in Mysore
09:30 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:oo – 11:00 Yoga Philosophy Vedanta, Upanishads, How to apply Patanjali’s 8 limbs into daily life,
Yoga History
Traditional Mysore Ashtanga theory/alignment
Break
11:30 – 12:30 Daily Meditation practices: Ananda Marga mandala, Nidra, Nada, Chakra Bija mantra,
Dynamic Somatic movement release, Buddhist meditations ect..
12:30 – 13:30 Learn the classical yoga postures based from Mysore, Adjustment-Modifications-Alignment practice and theory
13:30 – 14:15 Rest/Lunch
14:15-15:30 Practice Teaching, Sequencing, How to lesson plan/customize a flow for all abilities
15:30-16:30 Learn/ Practice Ayurveda Massage Therapies
16:30-17:30 Cacao ceremony, intimacy shadow work, Yin or Usui Reiki or Sound Healing journey
17:30 Satsung
Students Review content with teachers: daily office hours
18:30 Light evening meal / Rest
Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training + BONUS Ayurveda Head / Scalp Massage training
+ post graduate support in the Lifestyle Yoga Business virtual training
Breakthroughs Acceleration course: How to launch your yoga brand with online and in person yoga challenges/ live events, workshops, retreats and grow your community of dream yoga students

Treat yourself on this inspiring 3 Nights Yoga TTC Journey authorized Hybrid (online /in person) experience authorized by Yoga Alliance RYT 200Hr world wide known certification. 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 8 highly experienced, talented, and compassionate instructors.
YTTC graduates describe our program as a life changing and transformative experience!

Students have daily practice teaching their flows outdoors and indoors.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 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 scalp/ head/face 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 swimmable beaches
- Daily Alignment, Adjustments & Modification applied practice lessons in Ashtanga+ Vinyasa Flow
- Daily morning tea, coffee, snacks and daily organic, cold press fruit or green detox juices
- Daily Vegetarian, detoxing meals
- Learn from 8 amazing instructors, each of them invested in your growth and compassionately share with you their best tips, their strengths and expertise!
- 3 Nights in big comfortable apartment style hotel, newly renovated yoga studio and restaurant. Everything is just a 3 minute walk from gorgeous praia da Rocha beach! Newly renovated apartment with swimming pool
- Introduction to Kirtan, Mantras, Ayurveda Therapy massage, Reiki, Heal ancestry karma Sound Journeys with gifted, compassionate Sha-woman healer 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, Yoga History, 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 cacao ceremony celebration.
- Intimacy circle exercises, inner confidence building and let go of sub -conscious negative self limiting beliefs.
- Emotional release Breath Work and Ecstatic Dance Somatic meditations to release tension and trauma
- 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: The 12 month, virtual sessions in the Breakthroughs Acceleration Implementation Labs to launch your own yoga brand and grow your community of dream yoga students.
- The Pegasus course a 35 hour virtual training and Handbook: Train virtually with 12 entrepreneurs, 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 or enjoy on your lounge bed on your patio
3 Nights accommodation: choose 5 star hotel, private apartment or shared apartment. Please inquire for your preference to check availability, very limited spots. 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
Capacity is only for 10 ttc students per week to ensure high value experiences and that our retreats are filled with amazing connections and heart-felt group activities. Smaller groups give more personalization for you and your questions and a calmer, peaceful atmosphere.
Female students stay at a shared apartment-style hotel or the private accommodations option. If you are male and are the only male you would receive a private apartment. Only 2 students per apartment. Each accommodation has 2 private bedrooms. Our ttc retreats include 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, and 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.
In the same building as our yoga venue we have the amazing Royal Thai massage studio for your rituals of self love and self care needs.
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 with their questions and will be practicing teaching starting on day one and receive practical, supportive feedback on their teaching daily.
This authorized Hybrid Yoga Alliance RYT 200Hr experience includes lifestyle business yoga, arm balances, headstands, handstands, kids yoga and personalized mentoring 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 a dynamic, passionate yoga family community and feeling like you’ve know everyone for years
- Complete change in your lifestyle
- Detoxing Vegetarian 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 Benagil caves
- Hiking through the woodland forests of Monchique to visit waterfalls, meditate
- Two 5 Star hotel Spas within walking distance, Hydro aqua candle light spa with cold pools, hot pools, Turkish baths (steam rooms), sauna, and various relaxing aqua massage jets
- Private Surfing lessons and MUCH more!

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 Private Apartment accommodation offered by Bend it like Buddha is newly renovated, have a shower, toilet, living room, patio and a kitchen. Swimming pool, lounge chairs, cafe, security/concierge, satellite television, wifi .
On request and at additional cost a premium private room at praia da Rocha beach 5 Star Hotel can be arranged for you, just a short ocean boardwalk stroll from the yoga school and Praia da Rocha beach.
The private apartment option offers private bedroom, bathroom, own kitchen, wifi, washing machine, outdoor swimming pool, and patio accommodations. All bedrooms have their own bath and shower.
Accommodations include:
- 24-hour reception
- Cutlery
- Cleaning service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fridge
- Patio
- Swimming Pool
- Glass ware
- Kettle
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Microwave
- Pilates
- Stove top oven
- washing machine
FOOD
During the program, you will be served with daily breakfast, lunch and light evening meals. The food concept is 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 student apartments have their own kitchens for morning coffee and light meals. There are a variety of restaurants that serve excellent Brazilian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, German, Russian, Indian, Turkish, Italian, or English food.

3x daily, detoxing, organic vegetarian meals at our newly expanded vegetarian restaurant or,
Take Aways for a Beach Picnic
or to enjoy by your swimming pool
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!
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.
BOOK YOUR SPOT AND GET STARTED ON YOUR CAREER PATH AS AN INTERNATIONAL YOGA TEACHER





