Immersive Yoga Teacher Trainings & Retreats in Europe
Join our in-person 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings in Portugal, Mallorca and Italy—designed for those seeking depth, transformation, and a more meaningful connection to their practice. View Yoga Training & Retreat DatesImmersive Yoga Teacher Trainings & Retreats in Europe
Join our in-person 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings in Portugal, Mallorca and Italy—designed for those seeking depth, transformation, and a more meaningful connection to their practice. View Yoga Training & Retreat Dates
LIVE THE PRACTICE. BECOME THE TEACHER.
A Different Kind of Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga as a practice of awareness—lived through movement, nourishment, and the rhythm of daily life, both on and off the mat.
Our all-inclusive, in-person trainings bring together classical yoga, modern science, plant-based cuisine, and community. Learn through direct experience, with personal guidance and space to discover how yoga informs your own life.
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- Learning by doing: Movement, discussion, reflection, and hands-on teaching practice bring your studies to life.
- Mentorship and connection: Individual guidance, peer relationships, and ongoing alumni support accompany your development.
- An inclusive community: We welcome different backgrounds, bodies, and life experiences, with support to meet you where you are.
- Yoga throughout the day: Practice, shared meals, and daily rhythms create opportunities to apply what you learn beyond the classroom.
Liz is a very rare, very special teacher who brings equal parts passion, rigor, and play to the classroom.
Read more of Caroline’s experience
In addition to giving you the fundamental building blocks, she alchemizes simple moments into sacred ceremonies that invite you to open your heart and truly connect.
Part of the magic is that the program attracts a beautiful community. I was blessed to meet and befriend so many incredible people who lovingly supported me throughout the journey. Also!! The food is out-of-this-world delicious, and the menu is deeply intentional and well-balanced thanks to the mastermind chef.
ROOTED IN TRADITION AND EXPERIENCE
A Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School
Founded by Dr. Liz Lindh, Lakshmi Rising has been a Yoga Alliance–registered school since 2014.
- 2,000+ graduates from 55+ countries
- 27+ years of teaching experience
- 13+ years leading international trainings
- 500+ page illustrated training manual
- Small-group learning with personal attention
We believe this work is deeply personal—and it should be taught that way.
OUR FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAM
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Lakshmi Rising’s 200-hour yoga teacher training is an immersive, all-inclusive certification program designed to deepen your personal practice while building a strong foundation for teaching.
Through yogic philosophy, functional anatomy, asana, pranayama, meditation, somatic awareness, sequencing, and hands-on teaching practice, you’ll explore yoga as both a personal practice and a living body of knowledge.
Whether you aspire to teach or simply want to deepen your understanding, the in-person immersion gives you time to learn through consistent practice, self-inquiry, discussion, community, and direct teaching experience—developing practical skills, confidence, and your own informed voice.
Prefer a shorter in-person stay? Explore our 14-Day Hybrid 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, combining online study with an in-person immersion.
I came to Lakshmi Rising to learn how to teach yoga. I left with a deeper center, renewed passion for the practice, and a strong foundation to step forward as a teacher.
Read more of Mimi’s experience
Liz is an exceptional teacher.
Her ability to transmit traditional yoga teachings in a way that is both accessible and deeply authentic is rare. She weaves philosophy, personal experience, and her work in Chinese medicine together in a way that helps students truly understand yoga as a complete practice — not just the physical postures. Her dedication to her students and the integrity of the teachings shines throughout the entire training.
OUR ADVANCED PROGRAM
300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Lakshmi Rising’s 300-hour yoga teacher training deepens your practice and expands your teaching through advanced study, mentorship, and applied teaching experience.
You’ll explore substantial new material while also revisiting foundational teachings with greater depth and perspective. Within the wider training community, you’ll follow a distinct advanced path that includes dedicated 300-hour coursework, projects, advanced teaching methodology, and additional teaching practice.
For graduates of a 200-hour yoga teacher training, or practitioners with equivalent experience, this program offers space to deepen your knowledge, refine your skills, and develop greater confidence, precision, and your own informed teaching voice.
The depth and well-roundedness of the program really felt appropriate for an advanced training.
Read more of Nikita’s experience
One of my favorite parts of the 300-hour was having opportunities to develop my own voice and explore how I want to guide experiences. For one of my workshops, I taught meditation and was able to collaborate with a Gaia Gourmet culinary student to create a multisensory experience incorporating meditation with fig, gorgonzola, and balsamic.
Having the freedom to experiment, collaborate, and actually practice bringing my own ideas to life was incredibly valuable at this stage in my development as a teacher.
PLAN YOUR YOGA TRAINING JOURNEY
Upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Dates
All-Inclusive 200-Hour & 300-Hour Trainings from €2699
(Training, accommodations, and meals included)
Save €300 with code EARLYBIRD (90+ days in advance)
€500 deposit secures your spot
Each training date includes multiple program options:
2026
November 8 – 28 · Portugal
Early-bird ended
2027
February 7 – 27 · Portugal
Early-bird ends November 9, 2026
March 7 – 27 · Portugal
Early-bird ends December 7, 2026
March 28 – April 17 · Portugal
Early-bird ends December 28, 2026
May 2 – 22 · Mallorca
Early-bird ends February 1, 2027
June 6 – 26 · Portugal
Early-bird ends March 8, 2027
July 9 – 29 · Italy
Early-bird ends April 10, 2027
August 2 – 22 · Italy
Early-bird ends May 4, 2027
September 19 – October 9 · Portugal
Early-bird ends June 21, 2027
October 17 – November 6 · Mallorca
Early-bird ends July 19, 2027
November 14 – December 4 · Portugal
Early-bird ends August 16, 2027
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2028
February 6 – 26 · Portugal
Early-bird ends November 8, 2027
March 5 – 25 · Portugal
Early-bird ends December 6, 2027
April 2 – 22 · Portugal
Early-bird ends January 3, 2028
October 1 – 21 · Portugal
Early-bird ends July 3, 2028
October 29 – November 18 · Portugal
Early-bird ends July 31, 2028
November 26 – December 16 · Portugal
Early-bird ends August 28, 2028
Questions About Your Training?
Connect with Dr. Liz Lindh to discuss your goals and find the right program, location, and dates.
LOCATIONS
Your YTT Retreat in Europe Awaits
Portugal · Algarve
Train at Monte Sobradinho in Loulé, Central Algarve, or join our special June 2027 immersion at Quinta do Pinheiro near Tavira in the Eastern Algarve.
Spain · Mallorca
Immerse yourself in yoga amid Mallorca’s Mediterranean landscapes, island light, and relaxed rhythm of life.
Italy · Sona
Study and practice among rolling vineyards and the quiet beauty of the Italian countryside.
Looking for a retreat rather than teacher training? Explore our yoga retreats in Europe.
HOW THIS PROCESS UNFOLDS
An Immersive Yoga Teacher Training Experience
People join Lakshmi Rising to deepen their practice, learn to teach, or bring fresh perspective to their teaching and daily life. Our immersive yoga teacher trainings create space for focused study, self-inquiry, and meaningful connection.
Through daily practice and shared experience, yoga becomes something you carry into your relationships, your work, and the way you care for yourself and others. You are welcome to study deeply whether or not you intend to teach.
Our 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training immersions are designed as lived educational experiences. Practice, coursework, reflection, shared meals, rest, and community become part of the learning process, creating space not only to develop teaching skills, but to understand how yoga can be integrated into everyday life.
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For us, sharing yoga is our dharma: a commitment to cultivating awareness, responsibility, and connection through practice.
Students arrive with different intentions. Some seek confidence and direction; others want to reconnect with themselves or explore a more conscious way of living. Through sustained practice, reflection, and community, there is room to discover what these teachings mean in your own life.
Our purpose is to prepare thoughtful, capable teachers while supporting each student’s personal growth. For some, a desire to teach develops naturally. For others, the experience remains a deeply personal journey. Both paths have a place here.
ANCIENT WISDOM MEETS MODERN SCIENCE
Our Approach to Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
At Lakshmi Rising, classical yoga teachings meet functional anatomy, somatic awareness, and experiential learning. We explore asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy as connected practices, with respect for yoga’s roots and the individual experience of each student.
Our approach encourages you to listen closely to your body, connect breath with movement, and adapt your practice thoughtfully. Through guided practice, discussion, and teaching experience, you develop understanding you can apply on the mat and in daily life.
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A somatic and therapeutic approach
Somatic practice begins with awareness of your own experience: noticing sensation, breath, effort, and habitual patterns. Our classes combine dynamic and restorative methods, with variations that honor different bodies and levels of experience. Students explore functional movement, progressive sequencing, and a sustainable relationship with practice.
Learning through experience
Movement, practice teaching, discussion, and project work bring the teachings into practical focus. We encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration, creating opportunities to ask questions, explore different perspectives, and learn through direct experience.
Foundational students build essential practice and teaching skills. Advanced students refine their understanding through deeper inquiry and application. Across both pathways, mentorship supports students in developing their own informed, authentic voice.
NOURISHMENT AS PRACTICE
A Plant-Based Culinary Experience
Food is an integral part of the Lakshmi Rising experience. Our Gaia Gourmet cuisine brings creativity, care, and a love of plant-based cooking to the table, with three thoughtfully prepared vegan and vegetarian meals each day to nourish you throughout your training.
Colorful plates, abundant flavors, and shared meals make your yoga immersion a culinary experience, too.
Read more about our culinary philosophy
Our approach to food is rooted in ahimsa, the yogic principle of non-harming, and respect for the interconnectedness of people, animals, and the Earth. What we prepare and share is an expression of that care.
We are also food artists, using the plate as a canvas to create beauty and engage the senses. Each meal offers an opportunity to slow down, enjoy nourishment, and connect with the people around you.
Gaia Gourmet brings together food, culture, and community as part of the daily practice of living well.
Inspired to bring this cooking into your own life? Our 21-Day Plant-Based Culinary Training Program runs alongside our yoga teacher trainings.
I’m not usually vegetarian or vegan, but I never felt like anything was missing.
Read more of Simon’s experience
The food was incredibly tasty, there was a huge variety, and the portions felt right. Going to the table for lunch or dinner was always something to look forward to because you never knew what combination of dishes was coming next.
YOGA RETREATS IN EUROPE
Step Away, Slow Down, and Immerse in Practice
Not everyone who wants an immersive yoga experience is looking for teacher certification. Our yoga retreats in Europe offer the space to deepen your practice, slow your pace, and reconnect with yourself without the coursework or teaching requirements of a yoga teacher training.
Days are shaped around yoga, rest, nature, meaningful connection, and the same Gaia Gourmet plant-based cuisine that is such an important part of our teacher trainings. Shared meals become part of the experience itself—nourishing the body while creating space for conversation, community, and a more relaxed rhythm.
If you’re drawn to the setting, food, practice, and community of Lakshmi Rising but want more freedom and less structure, explore our yoga retreats in Portugal, yoga retreats in Mallorca, and yoga retreats in Italy!
READY TO LEARN MORE?
Book a Discovery Call
Connect with our program director, Dr. Liz Lindh, to have your questions answered, explore your goals and intentions, and gain clarity on whether Lakshmi Rising is the right fit for you.
There’s no pressure—just a chance to connect, ask questions, and see if this path feels aligned.