Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal 

By Indian Federation of Yoga – 

The Indian Federation of Yoga (IFY) is delighted to bring authentic, lineage-based Yoga Teacher Training programs to Portugal, offering fully accredited 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500 hour YTT courses—delivered in flexible modes including in-person in all major Portuguese cities and online formats—perfect for both local and international students.

IFY's offline residential YTT courses are available across Portugal's prominent cities: Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Aveiro, Faro, Évora, Setúbal, Viseu, Leiria, Funchal, Guimarães, Vila Nova de Gai, Ponta Delgada, Cascais, Sintra, Almada, Maia, Matosinhos, and Oeiras—ensuring accessibility wherever you live.

Online students join from anywhere in the world yet still connect deeply with our expert Indian yoga masters and international peers.

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Our Yoga Styles & Curriculum

IFY blends a wide spectrum of yoga styles and practices to ensure holistic training.

The curriculum includes:

1. Hatha Yoga – foundational asana, alignment, pranayama
2. Vinyasa Yoga – dynamic flow sequencing, transitions.
3. Ashtanga Yoga – traditional, disciplined series practice
4. Yin & Restorative Yoga – deep passive stretching, therapeutic poses
5. Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – pranayama, mantra, chakra awareness
6. Teaching Methodology – class structure, cues, communication
7. Yoga Philosophy & Ethics – Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, niyama/yama
8. Anatomy & Physiology – functional human body knowledge
9. Yoga for Wellness & Holistic Health – Ayurveda integration

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200-Hour YTT – Foundational Certification

Our 200-Hour YTT, available online or in person, is perfect for beginners and aspiring teachers. Delivered over 3–4 week residential intensives in cities like Lisbon or Porto, or part-time online, it covers:

1. Core asanas: Hatha, Vinyasa, introductory Ashtanga
2. Pranayama: foundational breathwork
3. Meditation: mindfulness techniques + beginning mantra
4. Philosophy: Yoga Sutras, ethical principles
5. Teaching Skills: basic sequencing, adjustments, language cues
6. Anatomy: alignment-focused physiology

Successful students earn a 200-Hour Certification, are eligible for RYT 200 registration, and are ready to teach basic classes worldwide.

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300-Hour YTT – Advanced Deepening

The 300-Hour YTT, delivered in person across Portugal’s cities or online, is designed for those who have completed 200-Hour YTT:

1. Advanced asana, sequencing, modifications
2. In-depth pranayama, meditation styles, including Kundalini
3. Therapeutic wisdom: Yin, Restorative, Ayurveda basics
4. Enhanced teaching practicum: peer teaching, feedback
5. Ethics, business, community teaching

Graduates finish with a 300-hour advanced certification, allowing RYT-500 eligibility when combined with 200-hour YTT.

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500?Hour YTT – Full Immersion & Mastery

Our 500-Hour YTT offers full-spectrum immersion—combining 200-Hour and 300-Hour modules over 8–10 weeks (residential) or an extended blended timetable. Students gain:

1. Mastery in all yoga styles offered
2. Mentorship from experienced Indian and Portuguese senior teachers
3. Enhanced practicum: teaching in local community studios
4. Deep dives into yogic philosophy, meditation, and spiritual leadership

Upon completion, graduates earn 500-Hour Certification with credentials for IFY 500 registration with the Indian Federation of Yoga.

“उद्धरेत् आत्मना आत्मानम् न आत्मानम् अवसादयेत् । आत्मा एव हि आत्मनः बन्धुः आत्मा एव रिपुः आत्मनः ॥”Bhagwat Geeta

Online & Blended YTT: Learn Anywhere

IFY’s innovative online and blended YTT formats offer:

1. Live video classes with real-time mentorship
2. Pre-recorded lectures and asana demos
3. Interactive practicum with peer/class leadership
4. Online forums, question-answer calls
5. Weekend in-person immersion options in Lisbon or Porto

This approach supports busy professionals, digital nomads, and those balancing travel or work schedules—while delivering the depth of traditional training.

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Why Choose IFY in Portugal?

1. Authentic Indian lineage: Rooted in Rishikesh, taught by veteran Indian teachers.
2. Localized delivery: Trainings in all main Portuguese cities—Lisbon, Porto, and more—serve local demand.
3. Comprehensive Yoga styles: From Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga to Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, and meditation.
4. Indian Federation of Yoga alignment: certificates recognised globally for RYT 200/500 qualifications.
5. Residential and online flexibility: Choose immersive ashram-style learning or at?home convenience.
6. Holistic approach: Includes daily inner work, meditation, chanting, Ayurveda, ethics.
7. Community & support: Peer groups, mentoring, continued access post-graduation.
8. Sustainable pricing: Competitive with European schools starting at €1,500–€5,000.

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Who Can Join?

1. Complete beginners eager to become teachers or deepen practice
2. Certified 200-hour teachers seeking advancement via 300-hour or 500-hour
3. Yoga enthusiasts aiming to explore diverse styles
4. Health professionals, therapists, coaches using yoga for wellbeing

Our international cohort includes locals and expats from Europe, the US, Brazil, Asia, and more—united by shared intention and practice.

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How to Apply?

1. Choose program format: 200 Hour / 300 Hour / 500 Hour, residential or online
2. Submit application with personal & practice background
3. Upon acceptance, confirm placement with deposit
4. Get access to pre-course materials and orientation
5. Begin your transformative journey into teaching and living yoga

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Transform with IFY in Portugal

The Indian Federation of Yoga invites you to begin a life changing journey in Portugal’s most vibrant cities—from Lisbon’s urban studios to Porto’s coastal energy, Funchal’s island peace, and beyond into Coimbra, Braga, Évora, and Aveiro’s artful canals. Whether you're drawn to daily asana, deep meditation, ancient chanting, or mentoring others, IFY offers the path. Earn credentials recognized worldwide, deepen your personal practice, and enrich your life—and others'.

Come join us in Portugal: transform your practice, expand your purpose, and inspire change in the world.

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Book your spot now via our website or contact our international team for tailored guidance on schedules, pricing, and visa support.
IFY Portugal – Your official path to becoming a lineage rooted yoga teacher in Europe.

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