Spring & Fall 2025 Enrollment Now Open
Yoga is not just a practice for L. Farrah Furtado E RYT 500; it’s her life’s passion. With nearly twenty years of experience in both the yogic practices and wellness industries, Furtado has dedicated herself to creating transformative experiences for aspiring yoga teachers and wellness practitioners. As a seasoned yoga teacher and successful entrepreneur, Furtado has founded and managed multiple thriving businesses, including the renowned Kaohsiung Yoga School in Taiwan, a registered RYS 200 and RYS 300 Yoga school accredited by Yoga Alliance USA. Over the years, her Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher training programs have earned a reputation as the best in Taiwan and beyond, attracting students from all corners of the globe.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your yoga practice or become a certified yoga teacher, Furtado offers an extensive range of yoga training programs. The RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training offers an immersive introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, combining physical postures, Ayurveda massage certificate, Usui Reiki certificate, breathwork, philosophy, and energetic practices. Under her expert guidance, you will gain the skills to teach with confidence, embody the principles of yoga, and connect deeply with yourself and your students.
For those looking to further their journey and refine their teaching skills, Furtado also offers the Yoga Alliance RYT 300 Teacher Training. This advanced program builds upon the foundation of the 200-hour certification, guiding you into a deeper understanding of yoga’s philosophy, anatomy, and energetic practices. The RYT 300 training focuses on enhancing teaching techniques, integrating advanced asanas, and exploring specialized topics like subtle energetic bodies such as the chakras, nadis, traditional Ashtanga theory, Philosophy, ancient history of yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and pranayama. It’s the perfect way to elevate your practice, deepen your knowledge, and on the path of becoming a master yoga teacher.
But Furtado’s expertise doesn’t stop with yoga teacher training. As a practitioner of holistic healing, she has expanded her offerings to include an Ayurveda Massage Therapy Certification and a Usui Reiki Certification Course. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of healing, and known as the sister to yoga, works synergistically with yoga to restore balance and health. Furtado’s Ayurveda Massage Therapy program provides the knowledge and techniques to offer deeply therapeutic treatments that support the mind, body, and spirit. Students will learn the art of Ayurvedic massage, along with the principles of Ayurveda, Asana, Pranayama and Nidra to better understand how to treat various ailments, such as release sub conscious blocks/self limiting beliefs to enhance well-being.
Additionally, Furtado’s Usui Reiki Certification Course introduces students to the transformative healing power of Reiki, a hands-on energy healing practice that promotes physical and emotional healing. This course offers in-depth training in the art of Reiki, from its origins to practical application, empowering students to become skilled practitioners capable of channeling universal energy to promote healing and balance.
Furtado’s international presence has further solidified her reputation as a leading educator in the yoga and wellness space. She is invited to teach not only in Taiwan but also in Mysore, India, the birthplace of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. As a guest teacher at BNS Iyengar’s prestigious yoga school, the Krishnamacharya shala, she has led multiple RYT 200-hour and 300-hour teacher trainings and worked alongside world-renowned masters trained under Pattabhi Jois. Her holistic approach to teaching yoga, Ayurveda, and Reiki attracts students seeking wisdom, profound, authentic experiences.
With a strong foundation in marketing and digital strategy, Furtado’s expertise goes beyond teaching – she is committed to helping students succeed both personally and professionally post graduation in the 12 month Lifestyle Business training: Breakthroughs Acceleration and VIP Pegasus: Business Yoga training. The CEO of Yoga Alliance USA has praised her teacher training programs, and BNS Iyengar’s team has commended her for her outstanding marketing and promotional skills, making her programs sought after globally. As a multiple award-winning author and film maker ( ATHA GAMMA) and a contributor to publications like Elephant Journal and Yoga Magazine UK, Furtado brings a unique blend of spiritual depth and business acumen to her teachings.
Whether you are starting your journey in yoga, deepening your practice, or looking to expand into holistic healing, L. Farrah Furtado’s Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 training programs are designed for those who want to grow both personally and professionally. The intimate, hands-on nature of these courses ensures you will receive the highest level of mentorship and guidance on your path to becoming a certified yoga teacher, Ayurveda therapist, or Reiki practitioner.
Often Bend it like Buddha yoga Algarve graduates become successful, confident yoga teachers sharing the ancient wisdom to others, see below photos
Join a global community of like-hearted beautiful souls and immerse yourself in the profound world of yoga, Ayurveda, and Reiki. Apply now to secure your spot in the Spring or Fall 2025 Yoga Teacher Training, Ayurveda Massage Therapy, or Usui Reiki Certification programs with L. Farrah Furtado and the amazing 8 instructor team at Bend it like Buddha Yoga Algarve.
Spaces are limited to only 10 students per week to ensure high value, lots of A-Ha moments and personalized teachings– start your transformative journey today! https://benditlikebuddha-ttc.com/apply-register/initial-online-application/
