These yoga teacher training FAQs answer the questions we are asked most often — course fees and what they include, accommodation and food, the daily schedule, certification, what to bring, and how to book.
The answers are grouped by topic below. For the full details of a specific course see the pages for the 200-hour teacher training in Goa, Bali and Thailand, or the complete list of yoga courses and retreats. If your question is not answered here, contact us or ask us on Instagram.
We run residential 200-hour yoga teacher training courses in Goa (India), Bali and Thailand, plus yoga retreats and regular classes in Goa. Each course blends asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy and teaching practice.
Our teacher trainings take place at peaceful, well-equipped shalas in Goa (India), Bali and Thailand. You can explore each location on its dedicated course page. Not sure which to choose? Read our Goa vs Bali vs Thailand comparison.
We recommend 4 to 6 months of regular yoga practice before the 200-hour course. You do not need to be advanced, but a steady practice helps you get the most from the 21 days.
Yes. Yoga Nisarga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance, and graduates of the 200-hour course can register as RYT 200.
We keep our groups small so every student receives personal attention and hands-on guidance from the teachers throughout the course.
Swami Chaittanya Hari, also known as Swami Hari, is the Founder and Director of Yoga Nisarga, which he founded in 2007. He began yoga and meditation at age six with his elder brother, Yogi Abhay, studied Mysore-style Ashtanga in Anjuna, Goa, and holds the Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 designation. He has taught at teacher training schools in India, China, Russia, Thailand, Egypt and Lebanon.
The Goa training is held at the school's own centre in Mandrem, North Goa. The address is Yoga Nisarga, near La Blanca Resort Junaswada, Junos Vaddo, Mandrem, Goa 403527, India, about a five-minute walk from Mandrem Beach. The nearest airport is Mopa (GOX); Goa's other airport, Dabolim (GOI), is further south. The school also runs teacher trainings in Ubud, Bali, and on Koh Samui, Thailand.
More than 1,000 students have graduated from Yoga Nisarga since the school was founded in 2007, a figure taken from its Google Business Profile. Students come from many countries and are taught in English. On Google, the school is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews, which anyone can check on its Google Maps listing.
Choose by budget, season and setting, because the three 21-day, 200-hour courses are taught in English. Goa is the school's own centre near Mandrem Beach, teaches Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa, offers residential plans with three vegetarian meals a day from Monday to Saturday, and a non-residential plan without meals. Thailand (Koh Samui) teaches Hatha and Yin. Bali is near Ubud. Thailand and Bali residential plans include two vegetarian meals a day; all three locations offer non-residential plans.
Our trainings cover Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, along with pranayama (breathwork), meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology.
A typical day includes morning meditation and pranayama, asana practice, and sessions on philosophy, anatomy and teaching skills, with breaks and free time. See your course page for the sample schedule.
Course fees, inclusions and current dates are listed on each course page. For the most up-to-date details, please contact us or submit the Apply Now form. For Goa, see our Goa TTC cost guide.
Many of our residential trainings include accommodation and sattvic (yogic) meals. Please check the specific course page or contact us to confirm what is included for your chosen location.
Bring comfortable clothing for practice, a personal water bottle and a notebook. A yoga mat is usually provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. We will share a full packing list on enrolment.
Days start at 6:30 am with two hours of Ashtanga Vinyasa practice, followed by breakfast, anatomy and physiology, and yoga philosophy and meditation. After lunch come alignment and theory classes and a Hatha, restorative or hip-opening session from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Dinner is at 7:15 pm and an evening meditation or yoga film ends the day by 9:30 pm. Classes run Monday to Friday, Saturday is a half day, and Sunday is free. Subjects change each week.
A 200-hour yoga teacher training at Yoga Nisarga in Goa costs €1,400 on the non-residential plan. Residential plans cost €1,800 to €2,300 per person depending on room type and single or shared occupancy, with a €200 early-bird discount on listed batches, and include 20 nights' accommodation and three vegetarian meals a day from Monday to Saturday. All plans include the manual and a Yoga Alliance certificate of completion. See the dates and fees table on the Goa course page.
A teacher training is an in-depth course that certifies you to teach, while a retreat is a shorter, relaxing experience of yoga, meditation and wellness with no teaching component.
Yes. We offer Ashtanga, Hatha and Mysore-style yoga classes and meditation in Goa for all levels. See our Yoga Classes in Goa page or contact us for the current timetable.
Our retreats welcome everyone, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners looking to rest, reset and deepen their practice.
Absolutely. Retreats are gentle and fully guided, so no prior yoga experience is required.
You can apply through the Apply Now form on our website, or message us on WhatsApp. Our team will confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.
A deposit is usually required to secure your place, with the balance due before the course begins. Please contact us for current payment options and details.
Our booking and cancellation terms are shared at the time of enrolment. Please contact us and we will be happy to explain the current policy for your course.
Yes. Once you have enrolled, our team can advise on visas, travel and arrival, and help arrange airport pickup where available. Just get in touch.
You can reach us through the contact form, by WhatsApp, or via the details on our Contact page. We are happy to answer any questions before you book.
Yoga Nisarga
Yoga Nisarga, near La Blanca Resort Junaswada, Junos Vaddo, Mandrem, Goa 403527, IndiaOpen daily 08:00 to 20:00 (IST)
