What is the best yoga teacher training in Goa?
There is no single best one: the right course depends on your budget, style and which part of Goa you want. Seven schools that make a Yoga Alliance claim are worth comparing: Yoga Nisarga and India Yoga School in Mandrem, Himalaya Yoga Valley near Arambol, Shree Hari in Arambol, and Om Yoga Shala, Ruh Yoga and Sarvaguna in Agonda.
- Listed fees with a room run from US$1,000 or €1,099 for a dormitory bed to €2,499 (early bird) or €2,799 for a private room. Currencies and inclusions differ.
- Courses last 21 to 25 days. Most include three vegetarian meals a day, often not on Sundays.
- Mandrem and Arambol in North Goa are nearer Mopa airport; Agonda in South Goa is nearer Dabolim airport.
- Every school here makes a Yoga Alliance claim, worded differently (registered, certified or RYS 200). Check each one in the Yoga Alliance directory.
Many “best yoga teacher training in Goa” lists are written by travel sites, some of which earn a commission on bookings. This one is written by a school. We are Yoga Nisarga, one of the seven schools below, so we have an obvious interest, and we put ourselves first. To keep the rest fair, every fact about the other schools comes from that school’s own website, which we opened in October 2026 and link to, and we do not rank them. Fees change, so check each school’s page before you book.
Goa yoga teacher trainings at a glance
Fees are each school’s listed fee for its 200-hour course, as shown on its own site in October 2026. Room types and inclusions differ, so the numbers are not like for like.
| School | Where in Goa | Styles | Length | Listed fee | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga Nisarga (us) | Mandrem, North Goa | Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa | 21 days | €1,400 without room; €1,800 to €2,300 with room | Three vegetarian meals, Monday to Saturday |
| Himalaya Yoga Valley | Hillside near Arambol and Mandrem | Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin | 24 nights (about 25 days) | €1,899 to €2,499 (early bird); €2,299 to €2,799 regular | Three meals a day |
| India Yoga School | Mandrem, North Goa | Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Aerial | 22 days | €1,099 dormitory to €1,899 private | Three vegetarian meals; none on Sunday |
| Om Yoga Shala | Agonda, South Goa | Ashtanga, Hatha | Not stated | US$1,000 dormitory; US$1,500 private | Three vegetarian meals a day |
| Ruh Yoga | Agonda, South Goa | Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, weekly Mysore-style Ashtanga | 25 days | €1,200 without room; €1,350 to €2,000 with room | Three vegetarian meals; none on Sunday, no Saturday dinner |
| Sarvaguna Yoga | Agonda, South Goa | Traditional Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin | 25 days | €1,100 without room; €1,400 to €1,800 private room | Three meals; none on Sunday |
| Shree Hari Yoga School | Arambol, North Goa | Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa | 21 days | €1,700 shared; €1,950 private | Three vegetarian meals |
Yoga Nisarga, Mandrem (our school)
Yoga Nisarga was founded in 2007 by Swami Chaittanya Hari, who still leads it as Founder and Director and holds the Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 designation. It is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) and has trained more than 1,000 people. The 21-day, 200-hour course in Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa runs at our own centre near La Blanca Resort in Junos Vaddo, Mandrem, about a five-minute walk from Mandrem Beach. It costs €1,400 without a room, or €1,800 to €2,300 with a room and three vegetarian meals a day, Monday to Saturday. We ask for 4 to 6 months of regular practice first. See the Goa course, our cost guide, or how to check us.
Six other schools worth comparing
In alphabetical order. Each entry is a summary of the school’s own website; follow the link for current fees and what is included.
Himalaya Yoga Valley, near Arambol
Himalaya Yoga Valley describes its Goa centre as a quiet hillside about 10 minutes from Arambol and 15 from Mandrem, with a pool and gardens. Its 200-hour course covers Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha and Yin, with three meals a day. Early-bird fees are €1,899 (triple share), €2,199 (twin) and €2,499 (private), against regular fees of €2,299 to €2,799. The course page says graduates can register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200, and the school’s About page calls it a registered yoga school (RYS 200 and 300).
India Yoga School, Mandrem
India Yoga School is in Junaswada, Mandrem, our neighbourhood. Its 22-day course covers Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Aerial yoga, with a pool on site. Fees run from €1,099 in an air-conditioned dormitory to €1,899 for a private room, with three vegetarian meals a day except Sunday. The school says it is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance.
Om Yoga Shala, Agonda
Om Yoga Shala is an Ashtanga-focused school in Agonda, South Goa, teaching Ashtanga and Hatha. Its booking page lists US$1,000 for a shared air-conditioned dormitory and US$1,500 for a private room, quoted in US dollars, and its course page says the price includes accommodation and three vegetarian meals a day. The school describes itself as Yoga Alliance certified.
Ruh Yoga, Agonda
Ruh Yoga is a short walk from Agonda Beach in South Goa. Its roughly 25-day course combines Hatha and Vinyasa Flow with a weekly Mysore-style Ashtanga morning. Fees run from €1,200 without accommodation to €1,350 to €2,000 with a room, including three vegetarian meals a day except Sunday, with no dinner on Saturdays. The school says it is Yoga Alliance registered.
Sarvaguna Yoga, Agonda
Sarvaguna Yoga runs a 25-day course in traditional Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin on Agonda Beach. Fees are €1,100 for the course only, €1,400 with a private standard room or cottage, and €1,550 (€1,800 with air conditioning) for a private deluxe room, with breakfast, lunch and dinner except on Sundays. The school says it is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School.
Shree Hari Yoga School, Arambol
Shree Hari Yoga School is in Arambol, North Goa. Its 21-day course is rooted in Hatha, with Ashtanga and Vinyasa. It lists €1,700 for a shared room and €1,950 for a private room, and its inclusions list three vegetarian meals a day. The school says its programmes are Yoga Alliance certified.
How do you choose a yoga teacher training in Goa?
Start with the things that change your three weeks the most, then compare fees like for like:
- North or South Goa. Mandrem and Arambol are in North Goa, nearer Mopa airport. Agonda is in South Goa, nearer Dabolim airport. Check which airport your flight uses and what pickup each school offers. Our guide to the best time for a teacher training in Goa covers the season and getting there.
- Style. Ashtanga Vinyasa is a set, flowing sequence; Hatha is slower and holds postures longer. Our Hatha vs Ashtanga Vinyasa guide explains the difference.
- Room and meals. A dormitory bed costs far less than a private room. Check how many meals a day are included, and whether Sundays are.
- Registration. Search for each school, including us, in the Yoga Alliance directory. Schools word their Yoga Alliance status differently, so check the listing itself.
- Lead teacher. Ask who teaches most classes and what Yoga Alliance designation they hold.
- Terms. Ask for the deposit, cancellation and refund terms in writing before you pay.
Questions students ask
- What is the best yoga teacher training in Goa?
- It depends on your budget, style and the part of Goa you want. Seven schools that make a Yoga Alliance claim are worth comparing: Yoga Nisarga and India Yoga School in Mandrem, Himalaya Yoga Valley near Arambol, Shree Hari in Arambol, and Om Yoga Shala, Ruh Yoga and Sarvaguna in Agonda.
- How much does a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa cost?
- On the seven schools’ own sites in October 2026, a 200-hour course with a room was listed from 1,000 US dollars or 1,099 euros for a dormitory bed to 2,499 euros (early bird) or 2,799 euros for a private room. Currencies and inclusions differ. Yoga Nisarga costs 1,400 euros without a room or 1,800 to 2,300 euros with a room and meals.
- How long is a yoga teacher training in Goa?
- Most 200-hour courses in Goa last 21 to 25 days. Yoga Nisarga’s course is 21 days.
- Is North Goa or South Goa better for a yoga teacher training?
- Neither is better for everyone. Mandrem and Arambol in North Goa are nearer Mopa airport; Agonda in South Goa is nearer Dabolim airport. Choose the school first, then check which airport suits your flight.
- Are yoga teacher trainings in Goa Yoga Alliance registered?
- All seven schools compared here make a Yoga Alliance claim, worded differently: registered, certified or RYS 200. Yoga Nisarga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200). Check any school by searching for it in the Yoga Alliance directory before you book.
