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Student Testimonials
Our students come from around the world, representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
What they share is a meaningful and transformative experience—one that extends beyond the training itself and continues to shape how they practice, teach, and live.
Explore what our 200-hour and 300-hour graduates have to say about their time with Lakshmi Rising.
These reflections offer a glimpse into the depth, connection, and transformation that define the Lakshmi Rising experience.
If you’re reading this review, consider this a sign to take the leap of faith! Pursuing my 300 hr yoga teacher training with Lakshmi Rising was one of the richest experiences of my life.
Liz is a very rare, very special teacher who brings equal parts passion, rigor, and play to the classroom. 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.
Whether you want to become a teacher or dive deeper into your practice (or both!), this program will meet you where you’re at and gives you what you need to grow as a yogi and human. I came away feeling nourished, awakened, and inspired — it was all such a gift!
-Caroline Dillon
I just completed the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Lakshmi Rising, and it was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I came during my birthday month thinking I would simply learn sequencing, yogic philosophy, and the practical tools needed to teach yoga. What I experienced through Lakshmi Rising was something much deeper — it felt like a true rebirth. 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. One of the most special parts of this experience was the incredible nourishment provided by Naga and his team. Every meal was thoughtfully prepared using Ayurvedic principles and felt like it was designed to support the learning and transformation happening in the training. The food alone deserves five stars! 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. Thank you Liz for this authentic, heart-centered, and truly transformational experience
-Mimi Batin van Rooyen
This training was truly life-changing for me.
Liz is unlike any teacher I’ve ever met.
She showed me the real, deeper meaning of what it is to hold space and be a teacher. I left not only with a stronger yoga practice, but with a completely new understanding of myself.
-Helena
I went on the February 2026 Portugal trip with Lakshmi Rising for my 300hYTT. This experience was incredibly life changing!! Coming into it with an open mind and a readiness to learn, and leaving with so much more than I could have ever imagined. Through this journey I gained more than just better teaching and cueing skills. I gained trust, authenticity, adventure, connection, love, and healing. I feel fully aligned to my purpose and my true authentic self. Feeling so inspired to teach again and begin to share what I learned here. Thank you to my wonderful guides Liz and Anoa and to all of the new friends I made here- I will forever cherish this experience!
-Sydney Olsen
Such a beautiful experience. The teachers has a wealth of knowledge and are very eager to share everything. I can highly recommend it to everyone who is sincerely dedicated to continue learning and evolving their teaching and practice.
–Anja Eriksson
I did my 300 hour YTT with Liz Lindh at Lakshmi Rising at the Portugal site in February 2026. I’m an old guy, 69 years old, sports medicine doctor, and teach classes at a men’s jail (“JOGA”) and at a studio for old stiff guys (“BroGA” – although female partners are encouraged to come!). I had trained in vinyasa in 2022, but because of my current clientele my classes have morphed away from vinyasa. So it was great to “see and feel” how Liz teaches flow. Her classes and her design of a class focused on picking a “peak pose”, then working backwards to get your body ready for the peak, then to warm down afterwards. I really liked the figuring out “why”and “how” a class should be designed. Liz’s knowledge of anatomy was great and she taught it well.
Schedule – We started the day with meditation and pranayama, then an asana class, followed by a mix of history, philosophy, spirituality and asana lab, We started at 7am and finished at 7pm, with meals and breaks in between. And if you take your training seriously you’ll study in the evening (and go to bed tired!). The 200 hour students have most of the same curriculum as the 300 hour students (who have additional projects and assignments). I enjoyed being with (and mentoring) the 200 hour students. Of course you’ll make new friends, and like many of us, you’ll have a life changing experience.
Site – Monte Sobradinho – this villa is amazing. Up in the hills out of Loule with a beautiful view of the distant ocean over the infinity pool. The yoga shala is nice and when the weather was good we had classes outside. It’s a bit isolated – you’re about a 15 minute Uber ride to Loule.
Food – Naga is the chef and has his Gaia Gourmet students helping/cooking. Breakfast is simple (oats, cereal, fruit, hard boiled egg(s), toast, coffee/tea. The main meal is at 2pm and is a work of art. Pretty spectacular main course and a fabulous dessert. The evening meal is a soup – initially I was a bit hungry after dinner and saved some breakfast food to eat later, but my body soon adjusted. The food is vegetarian and at times you may feel in need of a bit more protein.
Do I have any regrets? Absolutely NOT! I’m quite happy I did my 300 hour training with Lakshmi Rising. Liz “lives” yoga and you’ll leave with a part of her inside you.
-Pierre Rouzier
I can highly recommend Yoga teacher training by Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness. It is a very professional and profound teaching school. Liz Lindh and teachers embody what they are teaching and the programme is carefully organised and designed. It builds you up for success. Best decision I have made to take part in the training!
-Heidelinde Stumvoll
This 300YTT was truly transformative in my practice and teaching. I came away feeling nourished, grounded, and with a greater understanding of asana, anatomy and philosophy. Liz provided the tools and guidance to look inward at how to teach and I feel much more equipped in my lesson planning going forward. A heartfelt thank you!
-Zoe Thomson
Still soaking in the magic of my time at @LakshmiRising! ✨
What I experienced during this YTT went far beyond anything I could have imagined. It wasn’t just about learning asanas, it was a magical journey for both body and soul. From the grounding morning meditations to the powerful masterclasses and the beautiful people I had the honor to share this space with. Every moment was unforgettable
Liz and Marti are incredible yoga teachers with a wealth of knowledge and so much heart. I enjoyed every single class and learned so much more than I expected. The whole program is thoughtfully designed. Paired with the incredible food from Gaia Gourmet, it’s a holistic and nourishing experience!
I highly recommend Liz and her program to anyone interested in yoga. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a yoga teacher, want to deepen your own practice or if you are on a journey of personal growth.
I’m filled with love, peace and gratitude. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will stay in my heart forever. I’ll truly miss you all!
Thank you, @LakshmiRising 💕🧘🏽♀️✨🦋
-Mileen Mollenhauer
Such a beautiful, enriching and powerful experience with Lakshmi Rising in Portugal! From the location, to the food, to the heartfelt foundational knowledge shared, absolutely loved my time training with Liz and her exceptional team. Words can’t fully express the love and gratitude I feel. If you’re thinking about it, don’t hesitate…it will change your life!
-EL Hennessy
I attended the 200h yoga teacher training in Italy. The program is very well designed, I feel I have a solid foundation and understanding of Yoga. The experience was profound, intensive and transformative. Thank you Liz for transmitting all those knowledges and values with authenticity and compassion. Thank you Naga for the delicious food you cooked everyday for us. I feel nourished physically and spiritually 🙏
-Tatiana Buisson
My experience with Lakshmi Rising, guided by Liz, and Heidi, has truly changed me in ways I never expected. The wisdom shared in every lesson – asana, meditation, biology, mudras, philosophy, nerve system, mantra… – was grounded in true dedication, knowledge, empathy, and kindness. Liz created a space where I felt entirely supported, seen and encouraged to grow. Their care helped me explore the physical practice and deeper intention behind every breath and movement. The people!! The people I met, one of the greatest blessings of this journey. We learned together, laughed together and discovered so much about life both on and off the mat. The food!! Oh my!! I was anxious about that.. I’m not a vegan, although Gaia Gourmet prepared most incredible, nourishing, vibrant, delicious meals, each meal felt like an extension of the practice itself, mindful, wholesome, and full of love. The place!! What a stunning location! Monte Sobradinho, in Loule is to die for. Absolutely dream!!!
I am leaving this training with newfound confidence, clarity and a strong desire to keep learning everyday. I hope to carry the true intention of yoga forward, living with awareness, compassion, and heart, and to continue growing into the person this 3 weeks’ training helped me become.
Thank you Liz, and Heidi, for guiding me with such grace, patience and genuine care. Your passion and wisdom illuminate everything you share. I am deeply grateful for the encouragement, the challenges, the kindness, and the strength you helped find within myself. I will carry your teachings with me always. Namaste xx
-Thalita Elton
I can only give a total recommendation! Liz is an incredible teacher, bringing deep knowledge on so many topics. The setting in Italy was just perfect, the food outstanding, and the program beautifully structured!🫶
-Anne Esser
Amazing experience of YTT 200 with Liz in the Algarve. The program was intense but it was truly professionally done and well organised with lots of contents. It’s an immersive experience that not only just about yoga but so many other things. The food was fantastic and our group was so kind and supportive. Unforgettable experience!
-Elaine Hu
Liz and Naga are a wonderful team! If you are looking for a phenomenal yoga teacher training or retreat, BOOK IT! You will not regret your decision.
–Holly Findling
–Camy
I did my 200 hours YTT with Lakshmi Rising last month, and it was a journey that helped me a lot gaining new perspectives in a difficult time in my life. It opened new doors for me, letting me know my body better, and teaching me to trust it, but also to find the courage to feel discomfort instead of running away from it. I learned a lot about vinyasa yoga, how to sequence a class, and I meditated for the first time. At the start I was dubious, but there were many experience that touched me and helped me to open my heart, such as the conscious dancing meditations and the cacao ceremony. I feel deeply grateful to Liz for allowing this to happen, and I’ll never forget those moments.
-Silvia Pontarollo
I attended Lakshmi Rising’s 300 hr program in Italy during the summer of 2024. While the program was rigorous, I left with a deep understanding of asana, philosophy, and general teaching practices. The knowledge of the teachers is stellar and I enjoyed the community that was created during the immersive experience. I highly recommend Lakshmi Rising!
–Amanda Bush
This training was a great transformative experience. Liz takes you on this trip into yourself. She gives a very skilled guidance. With a beautiful depth in the yoga exercises, way of building a lesson, philosophy and meditation. Liz’s lessons are always spot on and fantastic to experience 🙏
-Angelique Trap
My experience at Lakshmi Rising by far exceeded my expectations. I went for YTT and got way more out of it! Liz constructs such a wonderful, magical, well rounded YTT, I will recommend her program to new yogis or experienced yogis. The vegan/vegetarian menu was super fresh, and delicious. My mind body and soul were nourished to its fullest capacity during my time at Lakshmi and I am forever grateful for this experience!
–Jessie Salem
Great learning and growth experience at Lakshmi Rising with Liz Lindh in Costa Rica during 2024. She puts together a wonderful environment that allows for a full exploration of yoga. The technical knowledge and presentation was very good and allowed a wide variety of yogis at different levels of practice and life to be successful. Particularly awesome was morning meditation and chanting practices that contributed to a creative abundance that I never felt anywhere else. It has been a continued pleasure to develop and lead classes well since completing the training.
-Joe Dauner
Truly once in a lifetime experience. I came in with some expectations. Of course, I’m just like anyone else that read the good reviews about the school and still had doubts even after already committed to it. At the end, it turned out to be such a great experience, more than I could imagine in the first place. Liz is truly a great teacher, very knowledgeable but also with great humility. Every moment is so worth it
–Maneerat Froyd Ritchairo
“I attended the 300hr Lakshmi Rising yoga teacher training in February 2024 spending three weeks in Santa Ana with a group of 12 people from all over the world each with varying levels of experience and different yoga backgrounds. My aim in booking this training was deepening my own practice and enhancing my knowledge and toolkit as a yoga teacher to feel greater confidence in my own style of teaching.
Training with Lakshmi Rising has given me far more than I hoped for. I would highly recommend this training if you are looking to deepen your practice and connect with your authentic self.
Costa Rica is a dream location for immersive yoga teacher training and accommodation and food were outstanding.
Liz teaches from the heart; she brings her full self to her practice and to the training programme she has developed. From the moment I arrived I felt I was in safe hands; the space Liz has created is warm and nurtures personal development. Liz supports students to extend their comfort zone and embrace new ideas and challenge existing ones. Liz has constructed a programme which takes into consideration the student’s journey and nurtures authentic yogis!
I appreciated the amount of thought and attention that went into the structure and content of the programme, the manual, and the fact that every hour we spent learning had been thought through and was given full attention right up to the last hour.
I now feel I can lean more intuitively and creatively into what I teach. I feel more authentic as a teacher, I have learned some important lessons about myself and feel in a better position to be able to help others. This training has been invaluable to me. Thank you Lakshmi Rising”.
-Alicia Ray
“Phenomenal yoga school, life school!!! Liz Naga and their team create a sanctuary with incredibly nourishing plant based food, beautiful accommodations, a sacred safe space to be authentic and vulnerable, and provide so much knowledge and wisdom and guidance along the way. I couldn’t say enough benefits about attending a Lakshmi Rising training… this yoga school is for anyone and everyone. Absolutely one of a kind experience. Having 200 and 300 hour students learning side by side as well is so unique and I believe so valuable to both sets of students. Your heart will expand as much as your practice and knowledge of yoga. I have so much gratitude to Liz and Lakshmi Rising”.
-Emilie Reid
Anoa from Atlanta shares why she chose the Lakshmi Rising 300-hr yoga teacher training to further her yoga education after being a teacher since 2003.
I had the most amazing experience recently at Lakshmi Rising School of Yoga in Costa Rica. The 300-hour YTT program Liz Lindh has put together is filled with information related to the history and philosophy of yoga, the practice of hatha vinyasa and a deep dive into meditation and chanting. Liz strived to ensure that all attendees were comfortable and supported, and I found her YTT manual to be incredibly thorough and easy to work through. Liz was joined by Allison Shumann who led us in wonderfully nourishing restorative practices and meditation techniques. She was an asset to the program. A highlight for me was the day spent at the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation in La Carpio where our group did chair yoga with the adults, yoga with the children or built a bunk bed for one of the families. The gift we received of being present with the families served at CRHF far outweighed anything we could offer. I appreciate that Liz gives back to her community in such an important way.
The surroundings for the training were beautiful and our meals provided by Gaia Gourmet, could not have been more nourishing and delightful thanks to Chef Naga.
My intention for attending the training was to strengthen my own practice and be able to leave with a more complete understanding of how to guide all levels of student practitioners. I feel that I was able to achieve this and so much more during the 3-weeks I attended. Thanks Liz and everyone who helped to make this so memorable.
-Janet Christoff
“A transformative experience filled with love! Liz has a very integrative way of teaching, where over time you slowly absorb the information without having to study endlessly. Her and Naga created a container filled with love, gratitude, and higher knowledge that I would recommend for anyone’s training, so much so, that when I consider my 300hr training, I will likely return to Lakshmi Rising. The food was fantastic, the accommodation was great, and I have made friends for life at this training. Thank you, Lakshmi Rising!”
-Jennifer Jade Sitto
An amazing transformative training in magical surroundings. The 300 YTT was a life changing experience. Liz is an incredible teacher, who goes beyond just the knowledge. I can’t recommend this enough.
-Martina Saorin
I highly recommend Lakshmi Rising and Liz Lindh if you are interested in taking an authentic, insightful, and thorough yoga teacher training.
Just this February (2024) I took my 300YTT in a beautiful villa in Santa Ana, just outside of San Jose, Costa Rica. The accommodations were excellent and the vegetarian food was simply amazing!
Liz designed and delivered an outstanding program. Her kindness, compassion, generosity, and deeply ingrained knowledge was evident in everything about this training. From the moment I got there, my expectations were exceeded! Liz created an experience of a lifetime, and I am forever grateful.
I teach from my heart now – Liz helped me find my voice! Thank you, Liz and Lakshmi Rising team.
-Dawn Rovers
Liz is incredibly knowledgeable and authentic in her yoga teaching—both spiritual and asana techniques. I so enjoyed immersive 300-hr training and could not recommend the school and Liz enough!
-Leah Ost
Meet some of the wonderful and diverse souls who are a part of the Lakshmi Rising global community…
“Just finished my 2 week, 200 hours yoga teacher training with Lakshmi Rising in Verona, Italy. I strongly recommend this training as it’s a perfectly planned program filled with everything a yoga teacher should know. From asanas to pranayama to mantras. Liz, Gaby and Satya are very high qualified teachers that each bring their own personalities into the training. It was also an amazing opportunity to meet other students from all over the world that became lifelong friends.
Let’s not forget about the incredible food by Gaia Gourmet Cuisine that each day served extremely tasteful, nutrient dense vegetarian dishes.
I attended the training while pregnant and everyone always made me feel at ease – I was given options during asana practice and pranayama and during meal times they always made sure I received dishes based on my pregnancy diet. It has been an experience I’ll never forget!”
-Stephanie Cootjans
“A life changing experience and integrative learning experience filled with so much intention, love, and acceptance. Liz and her team do a marvelous job at creating a container free of judgement where you can come to learn, grow, and transform. This experience has truly changed me at my core and I will forever remember and be grateful for this beautiful opportunity. Thank you Liz, naga, and team for hosting and leading us on this epic journey.”
-Jennifer Sitto
“I can’t recommend Lakshmi Rising enough! I had a wonderful time during my 300 HR training. Liz and Cecelia were so knowledgable and even better at sharing their knowledge in an encouraging and nurturing way. I wouldn’t have wanted to learn from anyone else. Also, the food is so delicious!”
-Caitlin K’eli
“Months later, I am still overflowing with gratitude for every moment I spent at Lakshmi Rising. My intention was to connect more deeply with my body, to find new ways to be present, to deepen my practice. I received all of these blessings and more. With Liz and Annabelle’s careful instruction (and the instruction of the jungle, my peers, everybody associated with The Sanctuary), I learned how to hold sacred space, how to listen to my body and treat it with compassion, truly just the the fundamentals of having a human body. A very powerful experience. Do yourself a favor – if you have any interest at all, go forward. The experience will pay for itself a thousand times over.”
-Nathalie Shushan
“Liz Lindh is an incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and brilliant teacher and I feel lucky to have stumbled upon this training!”
-Sophia Etienne
“The Lakshmi Rising teacher training program was very well structured and the teachers were very supportive and passionate about teaching. I love the manual we received, it is extremely helpful. The “Gaia Gourmet” food was delicious and the whole staff did everything with so much love and passion. Thank you very much for the whole experience”.
-Miriam Egli
“The 3 weeks I spent at Lakshmi Rising in Costa Rica were some of best, most healing and informative weeks of my life. I learned more about yoga than I ever knew before and how it ties into our everyday lives. The essence of yoga is so much more than physical postures, and we dove deep into making it all make sense. I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to take their personal practice further, teach others, or just embark on their own healing journey. It was absolutely beautiful.”
-Meghanne Potter
Meet Joe from Montana and hear about his experience with Lakshmi Rising after a 20 year Ashtanga practice…
“I had an absolutely wonderful experience at the Lakshmi Rising YTT in France. The experiences provided me the opportunity to think deeper about my role as a yogi and a teacher, and the experiences pushed my boundaries and comfort zone (in a good way!).”
-Meghan Fitzgibbons
“Outstanding! By far one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
The curriculum was thoroughly organized and the instruction very effective and professional. Liz provides you with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I learned so much and am still learning every day from the materials and lessons that she provided. The Sanctuary is a welcoming and healing place. It will nourish you, body and soul. Buy the cookbook and enjoy Naga’s recipes for life. Delicious food and beautiful surroundings.
I am so grateful for this training. Teaching us to adapt the pose to the person was liberating. If you have the opportunity to train with Liz Lindh, take it!”
-Ingrid Epperly
“Love this school and everything about it. The food, the instruction , the teachers, the environment are just perfect. I would recommend this training site over any site in the world!!! I healed a lot during this training, but also learned so much that I hope to teach my students some day!”
-Kiersten Melder
“I attended this YTT as part of my sabbatical from a busy job, with the intention of using it to extend my practice. I knew at 54 yrs I would be at the older end of the spectrum of students. Age did not matter here.
Liz Lindh is an outstanding teacher – knowledgeable, skilful, honest, sensitive, helpful, thorough, thoughtful and safety focussed all the time. Using exercise science to underpin her practice and modern views on the philosophies we learned- this was an exciting, warming and unique experience. I have come away now thinking I will teach.”
-Rachel Anticoni
“So much more than just yoga. An eye-opening experience beyond words.”
-Roya Vaziri
Great 300YTT, would definitely recommend. Liz is a great teacher – I loved her creative yoga classes, the content of the course, the wellness component, her wealth of experience and teaching style. All of this in a beautiful location, surrounded by nature and nourished with delicious and healthy food.
-Anna Huth
Taking my training at Lakshmi Rising School was a life altering experience, I did my first training in 2019 and came back two years later on 2021. Liz made every lesson interesting, teaching with grace every step of the way and making it a safe space to learn and develop one’s practice. I would recommend this school for anyone that is looking to deepen their practice in every sense, it is very complete and fulfilling.
-Luciana Perez
One of the most outstanding experiences in my life. I have no words to thank Liz and Naga for all the knowledge they have given us. I met some extraordinary people and had the chance to understand what real yoga is about. Their food philosophy also changed my perspective in a lot of ways. See you all soon!
-Penelope Triantafyllidi
The Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga is the ideal place to do your YTT. I learned so much! About Yoga but also about Life. I am so grateful that I could be part of the YTT RYT 200. I would definitely recommend the Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and I would love to go back in the future.Thank you so much for the kindness, the harmonic atmosphere and lessons I learned. It was an amazing School of Life I will never forget
-Mirjam Hertig
“There is no other program or experience like this one. I leaned more about yoga and about myself in these three weeks than I ever thought possible! I am forever changed and grateful for this experience.”
-Amanda Long
“Liz is very knowledgeable and I appreciated that the training and education went beyond just the physical practice of yoga, that we focused a lot on philosophy and meditation, and the practice of being a yogi off the mat, in everyday life. I’m grateful for the wonderful connections and bond I made with the other students/yogis. And I believe this experience really forces you to take a deeper look at yourself, what your triggers are, what challenges you, and the ways you can experience joy and transformation.”
-LaKeisha Mondy
“This was a life changing experience. Liz is the most amazing, powerful, dedicated teacher trainer I could have dreamed of. So thankful to have taken my 200 hours from Liz at Lakshmi rising. So excited to continue my training and teach others.”
-Alana Kiewiet
“Lakshmi Rising is the most fantastic school that covers so much that you wouldn’t even expect. It isn’t just a Yoga school but truly a life-changing experience.”
-Georgie Kay Yoga & Wellness
“This was an excellent 200h yoga teacher training, with superb teachers and trainers, amazing location, food, accommodation and facilities. The training exceeded my expectations by far. I was moved, physically, mentally and spiritually – in my heart and soul. I can highly recommend Lakshmi Rising School of Yoga and Wellness to everyone! Thank you Liz and Naga for this great experience. Love <3”
-Sara Silfverberg
“Dr. Liz Lindh is an amazing, lovely, generous soul. I am so grateful that I choose her, to do my program with her. I attended her 3 week program in Tuscany Italy. I had no idea of the internal transformation that I would go through over the 3 weeks. Liz’s wealth of knowledge of so many different aspects of Yoga has opened my eyes and my heart. I would highly recommend her and her program that she has created. Namaste.”
-Suzi Jarvis
This yoga training experience has been incredibly beneficial.
Liz, the instructor, delivered profound insights into energy and philosophy. Her classes were truly inspiring, guiding me beyond the physical level and allowing me to explore inner peace and connection. Her sincere and powerful delivery left a lasting impression.
The retreat center’s beautiful and tranquil environment allowed me to relax immediately upon entering, escaping the daily hustle and bustle and stress. Learning and practicing in such an atmosphere was a rare and precious experience.
The carefully prepared meals each day made me feel thoughtfully cared for; they were not only healthy and delicious but also provided ample energy and support throughout the learning process.
This training not only improved my yoga skills but also led to significant personal growth. I am deeply grateful for such a professional and loving instructor and such a supportive environment, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to delve deeper into yoga.
-Zhou
I came to Lakshmi Rising to deepen my own relationship with yoga and to become more confident in my teaching skills. That is exactly what I gained from the course. Liz is a phenomenal teacher making the content very accessible and understandable while still diving deep in to all the different aspects of yoga. The location and view is absolutely breathtaking and the Gaia Gourmet Cuisine is some of the best plant based food I’ve had. This was a transformational experience on all levels; personally, professionally and socially. Thank you!🙏
-Astrid Juul Lillesand Larsen
The Lakshmi Rising 300-hour RYTT program was a transformative, life-changing experience – led by teachers (and an outstanding team) who possess a deep knowledge of Yoga, great sincerity in their approach, authentic humanity, and great empathy every step of the way throughout our 21-day program. The course work challenged me, invigorated me, nourished me… and in doing so, my time with Liz, Heidi, Naga, Gia, Bridget, Chari, and Tilak made me stronger… physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I will forever look back on my time with Lakshmi Rising with love in my heart and great respect for their craft, organization, and care. P.S…. Liz & Heidi are Magical Unicorn Queens sent to Earth to nurture Love & Attunement. I am Forever Grateful…. 🦄 Lydia
–Lydia Mackay
I recently completed the 200 hour yoga teacher training with Lakshmi Rising, and it has been nothing short of transformative. It was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined.
I learned so much! Not only about yoga as a lifelong path, but also about myself, about seeing the world, its beings, and different ways of living with new eyes. This wisdom, beauty, and perspective have left a lasting imprint on me. A seed has been planted within me, and I feel excited to nurture it and continue to grow.
Coming into the training after some emotionally heavy months, I truly feel that this experience reshaped my life’s path in a profound way. Liz is not only a teacher, but also a mentor and an incredibly special soul. She carries deep wisdom and shares it with so much ease, lightness, and generosity. She doesn’t just teach yoga as movement, she guides you into yoga as a way of life.
The setting in Italy was magical! A beautiful estate surrounded by nature, creating the perfect environment to go deep. The Ayurvedic food was absolutely fantastic, nourishing body and soul. The group energy that was created felt like a safe space – unique, powerful, and filled with love and support.
I am deeply grateful to Liz and Lakshmi Rising for this gift. This training has started a truly transformative process for me, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is seeking not just a yoga teacher training, but a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.
With love and gratitude,
Samira 🌸
I found this YTT, or maybe it found me. Either way it was magical. But I have a very open mind and heart, so perhaps that it why I loved it so much. It was not always easy. But nothing of great value is all of the time. I may go again for a retreat experience in a year or two. :)
-Maggie Jewell
Naga. Chef. Chef Naga, thank you for the 3 weeks and thank you for guiding the ship. The 3 weeks inspired me and tingled my passion again for nourishing people. To keep focus and to deliver honest, Lovely food on a high level. Made with love, to give people the energy and the change to do what they need to do. Thank you. My mind is fueled and I am doing my homework. Why, what, how.. see, feel, taste. Evolve. Love to your family and keep going strong! I will kick the world Some veggies. -Berten Callewaert
I would 100% recommend the 300 hour ytt I have just completed with Lakshmi Rising. The yoga teaching is highly comprehensive and covers so much, both in depth and range. I have had a transformational experience and learned so much about myself. Congratulations to the entire team!
-Jane Roberts
Lakshmi Rising has taught me so much about Yoga and its philosophy. I took my first teacher training 6 years ago and returned this year, and can only highly recommend this school and Liz as a teacher to all for a magical experience.
–Le Minh Tram
A truly fantastic, transformative and professional yoga teacher education in an amazing location! Warmly recommended!.
-Kirsi johanna Räty
Naga and Liz are a yogi couple with a nine year old daughter. Naga provides vegetarian, mostly vegan meals of high quality. Liz is giving the Vinyasa asana classes and she teaches how to teach them. She is very experienced and her teachings include many different Vinyasa class options. You will come out of her training with increased core power, great balance and a healthy well nourished body. Morning practice starts with mantra practice and meditation. During meditation hours it is ok to lay down on your mat. Cooking class, 200hr training and 300hr training all run in parallel. After 2 weeks you receive a 200hr certificate and after 3 weeks a 300hr certificate. Tests are taken with the entire group (no individual rating).
–Ganeshyoga
Not a day has passed where my mind hasn’t wandered back to the warm summer days spent beneath the Sona sun with Liz and her team. The balanced schedule, delectable plant-based meals, serene scenery, meditation, dance and so much more that cannot be explained through words and must only be felt. It was a perfect 21-Day 200-Hr YTT and I cannot wait to go back for my 300-Hr advanced. I truly feel healthier, happier and more at peace after this program which is rooted in loving awareness. Lakshmi Rising and Gaia Gourmet are total bliss.
-Rachel Heiber
Such an incredible immersive experience! A surplus of knowledge, delicious food and beautiful moments
-Meredith Loschke
I want to take a moment to say thank you for all of the wisdom you shared with me and my classmates at the Jan-Feb 200 hour training. I feel immense gratitude towards you and Brittany for being so authentic, intelligent, patient, supportive, and non-judgmental. It is clear how much of your heart and soul you have poured into creating your teacher training – and I really admire that.
Thank you for emphasizing that “yoga can fit the body.” I have been searching for a teacher that has that mindset. I’ve been wanting to use yoga as a tool to help make the limitations in my body stronger and to be more gentle with myself mentally and emotionally. But I too often encounter teachers that overemphasize the importance of a perfect pose or ignore the issues that someone may be storing in their body.
I went to a yoga retreat at Blue Osa on the Osa Peninsula after leaving your training. The instructors were teaching very instagram-able routines that were beautiful to watch but they weren’t all that accessible to me with the muscle atrophy and restrictions that I have in my left leg. It was a great retreat but this made it more challenging than I was expecting. A few weeks ago, I would have judged myself for not being strong enough, or balanced enough, or graceful enough, etc. Instead, I found myself practicing safely, using modifications when I needed to, and telling myself that I will improve if I just keep practicing. I’ve been kinder to myself since leaving your training than I’ve been in a long, long time (maybe even kinder than ever). Thank you for that – it’s a mindset I hope to always hold on to.
I can go on and on about how much I got out of my time with Lakshmi Rising. I will keep in touch as I continue to process all the ways that the training has helped reshape my perception of self and mindset but I needed to reach out and sat thank you before more time has past. I truly, truly feel like Lakshmi Rising is the best possible place I could have picked to begin my journey.
In gratitude,
Christey Curran
Liz and Naga with Lakshmi Rising were absolutely wonderful. Liz is incredibly knowledgable in her approach to teaching and has a very beautiful way of illustrating the information. The content taught was fulfilling, heartwarming, and challenging in all the very best ways. The meals provided by chef Naga were also a thrill to experience. I felt entirely nourished and energized to learn and practice asana. The meal schedule was also based in Ayurveda and felt even more special to sit down to a 3 course menu in the middle of the day with all your new friends. Truly a splendid combination!
-Mackenzie Reed
Check out a 90-sec video and hear about the Lakshmi Rising yoga teacher training experience from both 200-hr and 300-hr graduates…
Amazing program and incredible instructors. I highly recommend!
–Andrea Levy
I had a great experience at the Lakshmi Rising School of Yoga, I would highly recommend it. The program is very well organized, and the instructor is passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of the practice. Taking this training is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made.
–Viviana Franco
I did not know what to expect, but on day one of Lakshmi Rising’s 200-hr YTT in Verona, Italy, I knew that I could not be in a better place with better teachers. Founder and lead teacher Dr. Liz Lindh was exceptionally knowledgeable and prepared an in-depth and well-tuned curriculum. Gaby Colletta complemented Liz with her Ayurvedic expertise and teaching experience. The wine-making villa outside Verona, Italy, was an idyllic place to live and learn. Many of us students took advantage of excursions to Venice, Verona, and Sirmione on the few days we had off. Spending time with people from different countries was insightful and delightful as we supported each other to reach our goals. Although I was a 200-hr student, I was able to take advantage of some 300-hr classes and meditation practice which was a wonderful bonus. Our delicious, creative, and nutritious vegan meals were prepared by Chef Naga (Gaia Gourmet) and his team (Bridget, Chari, and two lucky culinary students). We all looked forward to discovering what they would create for us each day. There were many special moments during the three weeks of teacher training. I don’t want to spoil them for future students. Suffice to say, you will not regret YTT with Lakshmi Rising.
–Nancy Chung Hooper
Lakshmi Rising’s yoga teacher training was phenomenal! I feel privileged to have trained under Liz Lindh as I can’t imagine anyone else more qualified to lead yoga training. Her background & knowledge about “all things” yoga is undeniable. She was patient, kind, intelligent, and dedicated to her teaching! The program is well rounded and it expanded my knowledge. The training was very involved and the schedule kept me busy. I put a lot of work in but it was so rewarding. I strongly recommend Lakshmi Rising it to ANYONE considering Yoga Training! – In summary, Great school, great location, & great food!
–Crysti Bellamy
Liz is amazing! She was able to successfully teach us to to format and plan a class for many levels. I hope I can be back in one of her trainings one day!
–Anna Moody
Holly from Cambridge explains her impression of the Lakshmi Rising vinyasa style of yoga.
“I’m so grateful I chose Lakshmi Rising for my 200-hour teacher training.
Being new to teaching, I expected to learn how to put together a class, become more familiar with basic anatomy, and to take amazing yoga classes over a three week period. While we did all of this, Liz’s approach was so holistic, thoughtful, and authentic. There was a significant mindfulness component of the program, wherein we learned and practiced meditation techniques, mantras, mudras, and their effects, and took time for reflection exercises that were unique, impactful, and each perfectly timed. We discussed yogic philosophies, what they truly mean, and how they show up in our everyday lives. We even got to volunteer and teach kid and chair yoga within a local community in need, which was such a special and grounding experience that not all programs include.
Throughout the course of the program, I made many little adjustments to my practice, but also my day-to-day life. I struggled with certain injuries for years, and more recently, hormone issues, that I was able to better understand and given tools to work through and prevent.
Another unique element of the program is the culinary school; there’s a culinary program that happens in tandem with the YTT, where the culinary students make three masterful dishes and dessert for everyone each day.
The training was an incredible mental and physical reset I’d wanted to do for years and I’m so thankful I took the plunge, specifically with Lakshmi Rising. While YTT, anywhere, I imagine is fulfilling, Lakshmi Rising’s program wasn’t just about teaching, but better understanding yourself and your place in the world. I’m so grateful for the experience and highly recommend the program!”
-Victoria Skinner
I would recommend Lakshmi Rising to everyone and anyone! This school is incredible. The experience was so nourishing for my mind, body, and spirit. Liz and her co- facilitator Carrie created a sacred space to learn and grow throughout the 3 week experience. The food was absolutely amazing gourmet plant based wholesome cuisine ! The flow of the curriculum felt so intentional and natural and by the end of the training I felt I really found my voice for teaching. I am so grateful to Liz and Lakshmi Rising!
-Emily Vairo
“I just completed my 200h YTT with Liz in Costa Rica, wow! Wow! Wow! No pictures or words do it justice! Absolutely amazing experience and Liz’s essence is like a warm Sunny Hug and she is so well informed and educated! You can feel her empathy and she creates such a safe space for her students to show us as they are and gather a massive tool box for Life’s inevitable ups and downs
Can’t recommend this enough! Life changing experience!”
-Alisia Oster
Liz and the teachers at Lakshmi Rising provided an extremely comprehensive, challenging but accessible, immersive learning experience that I will never forget and will always support in every way that I can. I am very grateful for their generosity of spirit, wide and deep knowledge and multifaceted educational experience. Oh! And the food! Life-giving, life-changing!
-Anoa Monsho
“Having experienced several different YTT programs between Bali, Costa Rica, and the US, I would highly recommend attending or deeply considering Lakshmi Rising when beginning to research options for your 200 hr YTT.
Lakshmi Rising did an excellent job at teaching and demonstrating various different expressions of the physical practice as well as styles of meditation. The instructors at this program genuinely live and practice yoga in manner that honors the depth of its philosophy and origins beyond the mere physical asanas. The instructors took the time to meet each student where they were, providing flexibility where needed, whilst also maintaining the structural integrity and high standards of a thoroughly designed, developed, and routinely refined curriculum.
The food was incredible, and learning about the Ayurvedic principles behind our daily nourishing meals became an integral piece of the overall experience. The staff was lovely and each person working with Lakshmi Rising served as a testament to the safe, positive, respectful, stimulating, and healing atmosphere & culture that the founders have cultivated in their many years of creating this space for deep & transformative learning.
Last but not least, the element of community that Lakshmi Rising promotes throughout their training is extremely powerful and motivating for the transition out of training and into teaching. Upon graduating from the program, LR continues to support and answer questions pertaining to both the practice, philosophy, and business of yoga. I am grateful for the opportunity to have learned from and trained under this program, and overall had a very positive experience.”
-Molly Hoolahan
“The training was excellent. The course content was comprehensive and the teachers were the best. Thank you so much.”
-Tina Moncrieff
“Lakshmi Rising was a life-changing experience. I am so happy I did my teacher training through them. I left with a completely new understanding of yoga and yogic philosophy.”
-Joanna Kuang
“Liz is undoubtedly one of, if not the best, yoga teachers, mentors, and facilitators I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from. Her heart and her dedication for yoga is deeply seen and felt throughout everything she teaches and shares. I am honored to have trained with and learned from her. I will forever try to live by her example of embodying yoga as a way of life always. This is the biggest lesson I could’ve learned throughout this process. Grateful for Liz and her school.”
-Laurel Boyd
“I loved taking the 200HR YTT training at Lakshmi Rising in Costa Rica and I would recommend it to everyone!”
-Madison Schultz
“Everything is well organised, thoughtfully and carefully designed to be educational and introspective. I’ll be forever grateful for the lessons I learnt from my time there and for giving me this platform, inspired and ready to go out there and guide others in their Yoga practice.”
-Nicholas Whaley
“Highly knowledgable. Wonderful immersion in an authentic yoga environment.”
-Zahkary Dragonfly
“That was the best experience so far. Very beautiful. Educational. Transformative. I definitely recommend Lakshmi Rising School of yoga.”
-Cécilia Foissard
“Excellent teacher and curriculum. Experience and organization shining through. Small group so very effective environment for learning. Loved every aspect about it.”
-Heidi Schaepsmeier
“Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness offered a friendly and supportive learning environment led by knowledgeable, professional and inspirational teachers who offered a well rounded and thought out training programme.”
-Nikki Hewitt
“The Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness offered me one of the most rewarding and educational experiences of my life. The program, which I attended in Costa Rica, was very well organized and the teachers were not only extremely knowledgable, they were masterful at ensuring teachings were easily digested by the students.
“The setting, accommodations, and food were all incredible – the fact that all were included within the teacher training package is astonishing. Highly Recommend.”
-Murad Ottallah
“I highly recommend Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness to anyone seeking to gain their yoga credentials. Liz and her team are exceptional in their understanding and transference of yoga knowledge.”
-Erica Lindquist
“Liz is an angel and the sanctuary is truly heavenly”.
-Hailee Perez
“Lakshmi Rising School of Yoga was a wonderful and fulfilling experience. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to either become a yoga teacher or just want to expand your personal practice. The food is amazing, the people you will meet are amazing. 10/10”
-Ash Smith
“This is an excellent school in every way.”
-Gail Downey Middleton
“Participating in the Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness teacher training program was quite possibly the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. The supportive atmosphere created by the teachers and other students made it a safe place where I could learn and grow. It truly was a transformative experience.”
-Jessica Orme
“The YTT was more intense, deep and emotional than I expected and I absolutely loved that. Brittany is an amazing teacher that guided us with so much love and knowledge through the training, always holding space for us and empowering us when needed. I´m ready to share my insight and love, thank you so much!
-Saskia Traxler
“A truly incredible experience. Helped me tremendously to deepen my own practice and establish healthy lifestyle choices. Now, months later, I still take what I learned with me everyday. Thank you!!”
-Evergreen
“Liz Lindh is a wonderful, extremely knowledgeable teacher. I’m certain that I got one of the best trainings available and I feel prepared to offer safe, creative yoga to my future students”.
-Sophia Etienne
“Every detail of this training was meticulously thought out and intentional. This made the experience not only amazing but obtainable to any level of yogi. It was taught in such a way that even though the curriculum is a lot of information it stays with you. Beautiful experience.”
-Sara Beth Bivens
Tamara from Chicago describes her experience with Lakshmi Rising vinyasa as inclusive and filled with useful tools to use on and off the mat.
“This school is incredible! Liz and Naga are brilliant and have created a santuary with the most amazing immersive experience. One full of knowledge and honoring the true essence of yoga in its many forms.”
-Arielle Coley
“Liz Lindh was the best teacher I could’ve asked for. The training I received was thorough, professional, and transformational. I felt completely prepared by the training to begin teaching. I feel very blessed to have attended Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga as it was a comprehensive exploration of yoga and all it’s teachings – not just asana. I would recommend this training to anyone seeking the best 200 hour program available.”
-Kristine Bellinger
“I feel so confident about teaching after learning at Lakshmi Rising. It was the most incredible experience and I really felt all of the teachers were truly dedicated to preparing everyone to become confident, safe, creative and happy teachers. And that was just the basics- there is so much more magic, self discovery, connection and expansion that came from my training.
The teachers at Lakshmi rising really live and believe in what they teach and are also so wonderfully open minded- encouraging everyone to question and develop their own relationship with what we learn. Their knowledge is deep and I really felt how passionate they were about sharing it all with us.
It was a very balanced training between exact and clear teaching about how to structure classes, in depth detail on postures, running yoga as a business etc. and also learning to be intuitive, flowing with what we learn, transforming ourselves along the way and connecting with our own practice. I am so grateful and I will treasure this experience for life and I am so excited to share all everything I’ve learned.”
-Alexandra Moncreiffe
“This was an incredibly well rounded and in depth leaning experience, not to mention a life changing and transcendent life experience.”
-Hallie Taylor
“Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness really prepared me well to be a competent and authentic yoga teacher. The instructors here created a safe space for us to make mistakes, learn, and explore, all the while supporting us in our journey towards self-discovery and understanding.”
-Kathryn Barrall
“This training and experience was everything I was looking for and more! I could never of imagined what it would turn out to be. Everything was beyond perfect, Liz was so knowledgeable and so inspiring. I have never felt so balanced in my mind body and spirit and never had such an inspiring experience. I cant wait to go back!”
-Krystal
“Incredible environment to practice and learn about yoga philosophy, delicious food and amazingly talented, smart and kind teachers.”
-Rachel Weinstein
“Liz Lindh and the teachers and program she has put together at Lakshmi Rising changed my life, enriched my yoga practice and set me on a path of deeper self-discovery and sustainable sharing of this ancient knowledge of Love.”
-VJ Bala
“Lakshmi Rising School is just the place to be – you will grow and become more than you are. I’ve learned so much about Yoga und more about myself. Liz, our teacher, she is a wonderful person with so much experience and an extremely good heart.”
-Andrea Schauer
“This training is a wonderful spiritual journey; one that everyone should experience at least once in their life.”
-Terra Meierdierck
“The program was very well rounded and filled with unforgettable experiences.”
-Brianna Young
“Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness provided me with an experience I will always remember and cherish. This training taught me so much about myself, ayurveda, meditation, yoga, and being a great teacher. The staff and students were very kind and the accommodations were lovely.”
-Bri Rollins
“I am grateful that Lakshmi Rising exists. I received so much personal growth from Dr. Liz Lindh whilst training to teach yoga. I couldn’t have asked for a more integrative experience to learn yoga, meditation, mantra, and dance along with being so lovingly nourished. Thank you so much!”
-Boravy Nhim
“Each of the instructors we interacted with were passionate about and expertly versed in their subject matter. With regards to the asana practive, labs and teaching, Liz Lindh is amazing Yoga Instructor. She is patient, encouraging, and has a deep knowledgeable about Yoga. The classroom setting and course work prepared me to deepen my experience in a way that was honoring my physical being as well as my spiritual being. I feel incredibly lucky to have had my first yoga teacher training here.”
-Edie Nehls
“I came to Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga to become a certified yoga instructor and what I got was SO much more. I had know idea how much growth would take place and how it would change and impact my life on such a deep soul level. When I left the school I was prepared to teach and excited to bring the gift of yoga back home. My deepest gratitude and love to Liz and Naga and their vision to bring yoga in it’s purist form to all who come through their school. They are a treasure…”
-Eva Lowry
“All around balanced curriculum and skilled training staff.”
-Kyle Krueger
“Lakshmi Rising for Yoga and Wellness teacher training was amazing. The teacher training has changed my life. Liz Lindh, the teacher, was incredible. Liz is beyond an exceptional teacher! I would recommend this yoga teacher training for anyone that is interested in yoga and is interested in having a life changing experience.”
-Heather Schmitt
Alumni share their praise for Lakshmi Rising’s Program Director, Dr. Liz Lindh.
“Liz is . . .” Students on Liz Lindh’s teaching style.
“Liz is the perfect example of someone who is 100% authentic.” More praise from yoga students!
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“100% the best decision I have ever made.” Advice from graduates for those considering a Lakshmi Rising training.
“The teachings are really profound. It’s very professional. Builds confidence no matter what your background is.” Students on why you should choose Lakshmi Rising.