THE TRAINING
The Grace Yoga 200h Teacher Training is a life-changing journey into the art and science of yoga. More than a certification, it is designed to support participants in becoming masterful vinyasa yoga teachers — while offering a deep dive into the practice in all its dimensions.
Becoming a great teacher — and a true yogi — begins with cultivating what makes you unique. The Grace Yoga Training is designed for that very purpose: to meet students where they are and provide them with all the tools they need to grow into authentic, skillful teachers.
The teaching approach is principle-based rather than rigid, aiming to empower rather than impose. At the heart of Grace Yoga lies a refined blend of ancient wisdom and modern science — a balance that, when approached with clarity and intention, leads to deep transformation and lasting confidence.
This integrity is upheld by a team of experienced teachers from diverse backgrounds, offering inclusive yet profound teachings that weave together philosophy, embodied practice, and theory.
From the learning environment to the curriculum, schedule, and teaching team, every element is intentionally crafted to support students on their path toward becoming accomplished practitioners and empowered yoga teachers.
THE RETREAT CENTER
Nestled on the edge of a national park just outside Lisbon, our home for the training is a restored quinta surrounded by 3.2 hectares of wild, generous land.
Here, fruit trees, cork oaks, grapevines, and towering forests coexist with deer and wild boar, who sometimes visit the stream at the end of the garden.
Secluded yet connected, the farm sits just 15 minutes from the Atlantic coast and the charming surf town of Ericeira. Lisbon and its international airport are only a short 45-minute drive away, making arrivals and departures smooth and simple.
The venue is designed for retreat and reconnection — quiet, open and steeped in natural beauty. Practice takes place in the Garden Shala, a converted glass Victorian greenhouse and on a stunning yoga deck overlooking a valley of trees.
As we deepen our practice, we are held by a landscape that reminds us of the rhythms of nature. Surrounded by native forests and abundant wildlife, the land invites us to slow down, listen, and reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.
ACCOMMODATION
Simple, elegant, and immersed in nature — the rooms offer quiet comfort throughout your stay. You can choose between single rooms, shared doubles, or a spacious dorm, each thoughtfully furnished with natural materials and soft tones. Expect cozy beds, clean design, and just enough rustic charm to remind you you’re far from the noise.
With a maximum of 22 students, the space feels intimate and personal, an ideal environment for growth, reflection and deep sleep after full days of practice.
NOURISHMENT
Food during the training will be plant-based, deeply nourishing, and crafted with care. Our chef, Zoe, approaches cooking as a form of alchemy, a practice of transforming the earth’s raw gifts into meals that support body, mind, and spirit.
Drawing from years of experience, research, and devotion to holistic health, Zoe’s cuisine is gluten-free*, refined sugar-free, and rooted in organic, local, seasonal ingredients. She combines modern nutritional science with ancient rituals including fermentation, herbal infusions and wild foraging to create food that is healing, grounding and alive.
Each day includes three vibrant meals: a generous breakfast with options like warm porridge, vegan yogurt, breads, fruits, savory vegetables, and elixirs; a light, protein-rich lunch; and a buffet-style dinner featuring a starter, main dish, toppings and sugar-free dessert.
Meals will be abundant, healing and thoughtfully prepared to complement the rhythm and depth of our days together.
CURRICULUM
This training meets the Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification requirements. You’ll receive in-depth instruction across key areas:
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Techniques, Training & Practice (100 hours) - This module forms the core of your yoga teacher training journey :
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Asana – Learn the postures in depth: their alignment principles, energetic qualities, and how to skillfully adapt them to meet the needs of diverse bodies and intentions. Develop a confident, compassionate approach to sequencing and teaching with clarity and presence.
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Hands-on Assists – Explore the foundations of safe, respectful touch. Learn how to offer physical support that enhances your students’ experience and fosters trust. Get an introduction into Zen Thai, a practice of therapeutic touch for presence, connection, and healing.
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Pranayama – Discover essential breathing techniques and their effects on the nervous system, energy levels, and focus. You’ll learn how to integrate breathwork seamlessly into your classes.
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Meditation – Engage with various styles of meditation and understand their core principles.
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Mantra – Use sound and vibration as tools of devotion and connection. Through shared chanting, you’ll explore mantra and music as a pathway to the heart.
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Yin Yoga – Gain an introduction to the subtle art of Yin: the meditative, grounding complement to dynamic practice. Learn how to create space and receptivity through stillness.
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Other Specialty Sessions – Expand your movement vocabulary and refine your awareness with inversion workshops, nature walks, the study of the 5 elements and many other practices.
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Anatomy & Physiology (30 hours) - including Functional Anatomy, the study of the 10 main systems of the body, Biomechanics, the working of the joints and Physiology applied to movement.
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Yoga Humanities (30 hours) – exploring Yoga Philosophy, History, and Ethics through both classical and modern lenses; including the study of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, spirituality, religion and dogma, the ethical implications of teaching yoga in the West, how to integrate philosophy into the daily life.
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Teaching Methodology & Professional Development (40 hours) – with a focus on Sequencing (both anatomically and energetically), Cueing and how to hone the power of the voice, Holding Space, cultivating an authentic voice and leading with confidence, and building a sustainable teaching path.
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Practicum (20 hours) – where you’ll practice teaching, observing, receiving feedback, and refining your voice as a teacher.
The method follows 5 modules - the Five Seeds of Grace Yoga:
Sparśa (स्पर्श) - Touch
embracing the art of touch and non verbal communication, through hands-on assists, partner yoga, bodywork.
Vāk (वाक्) - Voice
the exploration of language and sound as powerful tools for connection and leadership.
Kāya (काय) - Body
the deepening of embodiment, refining movement patterns, and understanding the physical dimension of yoga through asana practice.
Jñāna (ज्ञान) - Mind
knowledge as the fire that lights the path of understanding. This module sharpens your intellectual foundation, weaving together the practical, philosophical, and scientific aspects of yoga.
Sāra (सार) - Essence
the quiet, unseen current that carries the depth of practice. In this module, we explore the subtle body, meditation, ethics, and the invisible dimensions of teaching.
DAILY SCHEDULE
This intensive 200h program spans over 20 days. It is an immersive experience which is designed to encourage growth through its rigorous schedule. Expect two rest days for integration over the course of the training. Check-in will be on the 9th of March at 3pm and check-out on the 29th of March at 11am.
7 am- 7:45 am
Awakening Practice. Each day starts with 45 minutes of seated meditation and pranayama practice, led either by Alex or one of the faculty teachers.
8 am - 9:45 am
Asana Masterclass. An intelligently designed vinyasa practice, merging the theoretical teachings into an embodied experience.
10 am
Breakfast. Healthy and nourishing.
11 am- 1:30 pm
Morning Session. Reflect on the morning practice, learn about the asanas, the postures, how to practice them and how to adapt them to any body.
1:30 pm - 3 pm
Lunch Break. A lighter lunch and extra free time to integrate the morning teachings.
3 pm - 6:30 pm
Afternoon Session. Time to deepen knowledge on topics like anatomy, philosophy, bio-mechanics, the energetics of yoga etc.
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Dinner. Gather and unwind with a delicious and nourishing dinner.
8 pm - 9 pm
Evening Session. Restorative practices like Yin, Yoga Nidra, a special meditation or the timeless Sound Circle, a gathering of mantra singing and music.
10 pm
Lights out. Silence starts until 11 am the next morning.
FACULTY
ALEX PEREZ
Lead Teacher - Techniques, Asana, Teaching Methodology & Anatomy
Alex is the creator of Grace Yoga. His background as a medical doctor has nourished his teachings and empowered his ability to hold space with passion and charisma. His philosophy revolves around the merging of ancient wisdom with modern science. Alex will lead the morning masterclasses, the asana labs, the anatomy and most of the teaching methodology.
ROSE COUSENS
Lead Teacher - Philosophy, History, Yin & Meditation
Rose is a yoga and meditation teacher with a deep background in Hridaya Yoga, silent retreats, and yogic philosophy. In this training, she will serve as one of the lead teachers, guiding students through philosophy, history, restorative practices, and meditation, while offering continuous support throughout the journey.
SIMON PARK
Guest Teacher - Techniques, Asana
Simon Park leads his classes with a peaceful voice and stories from the lands he’s been to. Throughout the years, he’s developed a certain way of looking at people, that unfolds in several ways: the understanding of the capability of the students in the room and how to therefore adapt his teaching, the clarity in explanations to go through his creative flow, the humility and attention to take into account every person who came. Outside the mat, he shines with a sincere smile and a true presence.
REGISTRATION
200h YTT - March 9th-29th, 2026
PREREQUISITES
Attending the Grace Yoga 200h Teacher Training is a serious commitment, both in terms of time and resources.
Applicants must have been practicing yoga asana for at least 1 year consistently (2-3 times per week) and be able to communicate in English.
Participants are expected to join with a positive attitude, an open mindedness and a willingness to learn and share in the company of others.
ENROLLMENT COST
To secure a place in the training, participants are asked to complete the registration form and pay a €750 deposit. A spot is confirmed only once both steps are completed.
*Due to the high demand for the shared dorm, we’ve adjusted the pricing so that the double room is offered at the same rate as the shared dorm. This decision is intended to keep the training inclusive and ensure that more students can join without financial barriers.
**The center also offers limited space for camper vans at a reduced rate. If you are interested in this option, please contact us through the form below
What's Included
ACCOMMODATION - 20 nights in a comfortable shared or private room for the full duration of the training
FOOD -Three nourishing, high-quality plant-based meals per day — including water, snacks, and tea
TUITION - Over 200 hours of Yoga Alliance–certified education led by renowned international teachers. Includes the Grace Yoga 200h Manual - with all covered material and additional resources to support your journey before, during, and after the training
EXTRAS - Full access to all amenities at Shanti Space, including the house, yoga spaces, and expansive natural surroundings (3.2 hectares of land)
What’s Not Included :
TRAVELS - Transportation from the airport to the retreat center and airfare
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS - activities on the day off
Community Access Rate
We believe yoga education should be accessible, and we understand that financial limitations can be real.
If the training feels right for you but the price is a barrier, We are offering a small number of Community Access spots at a reduced rate.
Reach out by e-mail in the section below.
This training is Bildungszeit recognized
Employees based in Berlin can apply for paid educational leave (Bildungszeit) to attend the Grace Yoga Teacher Training in March 2026.
This training has been officially recognized under the Berliner Bildungszeitgesetz.
We will provide you with all necessary documents to submit to your employer.
GETTING THERE
Shanti Space is located near Ericeira, Portugal, about 45 minutes from Lisbon.
📍 Address:
Quinta dos Lobos, Estr. da Tapada no 1360, 2665-418 Mafra, Portugal
The nearest airport is Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). From there, you can reach Shanti Space by car, taxi, or shuttle.
We’re happy to help organize group shuttles from Lisbon at an additional cost — details will be shared closer to the start date.