Yoga Teacher Training Packing List

Preparing for your yoga teacher training will help you fully relax into the experience once you arrive. Below you’ll find everything you must bring and what we strongly recommend, so you’re supported physically, mentally, and logistically throughout your immersion.

Required Items for Yoga Teacher Training

These are essential items you’ll need for participating in daily classes, workshops, and community living.

For Your Yoga Teacher Training

  • Yoga Mat
  • Yoga Clothing (shorts, leggings, sports bras, loose breathable layers)
  • 2 Notebooks + 1 Journal
  • Pens & Highlighters (different colors recommended)
  • Required Anatomy Text:
    • 200-Hour students: Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff 
    • 300-Hour students: Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson

For Daily Life & Excursions

  • Casual clothes for relaxing, socks, under garments
  • Personal toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, skincare, etc.)
  • First-aid basics (muscle balm, ibuprofen, allergy meds, bandages, motion sickness remedies)
  • Cash in Euros for transportation and excursions
  • Phone and chargers
  • Outlet converter (required if traveling from the US or UK)

Recommended Items for Yoga Teacher Training

For Your Yoga Teacher Training

  • 1-2 Yoga Blocks
  • 9 ft / 3 meter yoga strap with buckle
  • Headphones or earbuds for self-guided practices

For Daily Life & Excursions

  • House slippers (no shoes worn indoors)
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Coffee mug with lid
  • Swimsuit
  • Sturdy walking shoes
  • Earplugs and eye mask for sleeping
  • Sealed vegetarian snacks (nuts, nut butters, dried fruit)

What Not to Bring

  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Recreational drugs
  • Tobacco or vaping products

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have access to a laundry facility?
You will have access to a laundry machine and drying racks once per week during weeks 2 & 3 (total of 2 days during your training). Detergent is provided.

Do I need to bring all of the books on the reading list?
A physical or digital copy of your anatomy book (listed above) is essential for participation. All additional books are listed on the Reading List page [lakshmirising.com/yoga-teacher-training-reading-list], and while you can complete the training with only your anatomy book on-site, there are nightly reading assignments from your full reading list. Most titles are available digitally, if space is limited to pack physical copies.