Is a 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Sri Lanka worth it? The short answer
Yes, for most people who want to deepen their practice or try teacher training before committing to 200 hours. At Diksha Yoga School, the 100 hour yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka is an 11-day residential course in Galle, from €1,000 including your room, three sattvic vegetarian meals a day and airport pickup. Groups are capped at 10 students, and you finish with a 100-hour certificate from a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School.
It is not the right choice if you want to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200 straight away. For that you need the full 200 hours, and this guide explains the difference honestly.
It suits anyone who wants to deepen their practice, find out whether teaching is for them, or start teacher training without taking a month off work. This guide covers the real cost, the daily schedule, how to choose a school, how 100 hours compares with 200 hours, and what the certificate lets you do.
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Next training: 5–15 November 2026
Book your place on WhatsApp or see the dates and fees below.
| Quick facts | Details |
| Course | 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga foundations) |
| Duration | 11 days, 10 nights |
| Location | Green Serene Villa, Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka |
| Fee | Triple shared €1,000 · Twin shared €1,300 · Private €1,500 |
| Group size | Maximum 10 students |
| Included | Accommodation, 3 sattvic vegetarian meals daily, airport pickup from CMB, course manual, Wi-Fi, local excursions, certificate |
| Level | Beginner and intermediate; no teaching experience needed |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | 100-hour certificate from Diksha Yoga School, a Yoga Alliance Registered School (RYS 200 & RYS 300) |
| Founder | Yogini Manisha (E-RYT 500, YACEP) |
| Booking | 30% deposit secures your place |
Why do your 100 hour YTT in Sri Lanka, and why Galle?
Sri Lanka gives you a quiet, tropical setting with a living Buddhist and Hindu tradition, at a lower cost than Bali or Europe. Galle, on the palm-lined south coast, adds calm beaches, the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and an included transfer from Colombo airport.
- Focus without distraction: Green Serene Villa sits in tropical greenery, away from traffic and crowds, with a spacious yoga shala. Your days are about practice, study and rest.
- Small groups: a maximum of 10 students means your teachers know your name, your body and your practice.
- Value: one fee covers training, room, meals, airport pickup and local excursions, so there are few surprise costs.
- Rest days done right: on Sundays you can explore Galle Fort, Unawatuna beach, the stilt fishermen at Koggala or a turtle hatchery.
Related reading: How to Choose the Best Yoga Teacher Training in Sri Lanka
Who is this 100 hour yoga course for?
You don’t need to be advanced, flexible or an experienced teacher to join. You need a sincere interest in yoga and 11 days to give it your full attention.
- Aspiring yoga teachers who want to experience real teacher training before committing to a full 200 hours
- Dedicated practitioners who want to understand the principles behind their practice, not just the poses
- Existing teachers who want to return to being a student and refresh their foundations
- Beginners with a sincere interest, since the course builds your practice step by step
- Wellness and movement professionals adding yoga, breathwork and meditation to their work
- Busy professionals who can take 11 days off, not four weeks
Not sure whether 100 hours is enough? Read Is 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Enough to Become a Yoga Teacher?
How to choose a 100 hour yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka: 6 things to check
Sri Lanka has dozens of short teacher trainings, and they vary a lot in quality. Check these six things before you pay a deposit anywhere, including with us.
| What to check | Why it matters | At Diksha Yoga School |
| Yoga Alliance registration | Shows the school follows recognised training standards | Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300) |
| Lead teacher credentials | E-RYT 500 is Yoga Alliance’s most senior teacher level | Founder Yogini Manisha is E-RYT 500 and YACEP |
| Group size | Smaller groups mean real feedback on your practice | Maximum 10 students |
| What the fee includes | Hidden costs for rooms, meals or transfers add up fast | Room, 3 meals a day, airport pickup and excursions included |
| Written booking terms | You should know the deposit and cancellation rules before you pay | 30% deposit, balance 15 days before, full terms below |
| Recent student reviews | Shows what the course is like now, not years ago | Review from our September 2026 batch below |
100 hour yoga teacher training syllabus
The syllabus covers the foundations of a 200-hour curriculum: technique, alignment, philosophy, anatomy, breath and an introduction to teaching, all taught through daily practice.
| Subject | What you learn |
| Hatha Yoga | Surya Namaskar, standing poses, forward bends, backbends, twists and inversions; what each asana is for and how to practise it well |
| Vinyasa Flow & Ashtanga foundations | Linking breath and movement with Ujjayi; how a balanced sequence is built from warm-up to peak pose to rest |
| Pranayama & Shatkarma | Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhramari; Jal Neti and other cleansing practices |
| Meditation | Breath awareness, mantra meditation and Yoga Nidra, plus a practice you can continue at home |
| Yoga Philosophy | Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the eight limbs of yoga and how to apply them in daily life |
| Anatomy & Physiology | The spine, joints and major muscle groups in each posture; injury prevention |
| Alignment & Adjustment | Safe alignment principles, props and practical adjustment techniques for different bodies |
| Teaching Methodology & Sequencing | How a class is planned, cued, demonstrated and sequenced, with supervised teaching practice |
Daily schedule
The course runs over 11 days so that all 100 hours fit in without rushing. Training starts at 4:00 pm on arrival day and finishes at 12:00 pm on departure day, with full training days in between.
| Day | Training hours |
| Day 1 (arrival) | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: welcome, orientation and first sessions |
| Days 2–10 | Full training days (schedule below) |
| Sunday | Rest day, no classes |
| Day 11 (departure) | 6:00 am – 12:00 pm: final sessions, assessment and certificate ceremony |
A typical full training day:
| Time | Session |
| 6:00 am | Wake up |
| 6:30 am | Jal Neti and Pranayama |
| 7:00 am | Morning asana: Hatha Yoga (Mon / Wed / Fri), Ashtanga foundations (Tue / Thu / Sat) |
| 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 10:00 am | Yoga Philosophy |
| 11:00 am | Alignment and Adjustments |
| 12:00 pm | Meditation |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch and rest |
| 3:00 pm | Anatomy |
| 4:00 pm | Tea break |
| 4:30 pm | Teaching Methodology and Sequencing |
| 5:30 pm | Evening Vinyasa Flow, with student-led teaching practice in the second half of the course |
| 7:30 pm | Dinner |
| 8:30 pm | Satsang and meditation |
Sundays are free. Use them to explore Galle Fort, visit nearby beaches or simply rest at the villa. If your departure day falls on a Sunday, training runs as normal until 12:00 pm.
Teaching practicum and assessment
You practise teaching from the second half of the course, in a safe, supportive group. You start by guiding short sequences to a partner, then lead part of the evening Vinyasa class while your teachers and fellow students give feedback on your cueing, demonstration and class structure.
On the final day you complete a short written assessment and a practical assessment. Students who attend every session and complete the practicum receive their certificate.
Related reading: How to Become a Yoga Teacher in Sri Lanka: 200 Hour YTT Guide (2026–27)
Meet your teachers
Yogini Manisha, Founder of Diksha Yoga School (E-RYT 500, YACEP)
Yogini Manisha founded Diksha Yoga School and has spent more than 16 years teaching and mentoring yoga practitioners and teachers. She has guided over 23,000 students from more than 80 countries.
She holds E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance’s most senior teacher designation, and is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). She has herself completed three 200-hour and two 300-hour teacher trainings. Her approach combines traditional yogic wisdom with practical teaching methods, with an emphasis on awareness, alignment, breath and energy.
In her words: “Flexible yoga teachers are easy to find. A meditative, authentic one is much harder to find.”
In Sri Lanka, the 100-hour training is led by the Diksha Yoga School teaching team, who follow Yogini Manisha’s method and give you direct guidance and personal feedback throughout your 11 days.
Our most recent Sri Lanka batch, in September 2026, was taught by Kanchan, whose clear explanations and knowledge of Sri Lankan culture students singled out in their feedback. You can read one student’s full review below.
Why you can trust Diksha Yoga School
You are trusting us with your time, money and practice, so here is what you can check before you book.
| What | Details |
| Yoga Alliance registration | Registered Yoga School at the 200-hour and 300-hour levels. Search “Diksha Yoga School” in the Yoga Alliance directory to verify. |
| Founder’s credentials | Yogini Manisha holds E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance’s most senior teacher designation, and is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) |
| Experience | 16+ years of teaching, more than 23,000 students guided from over 80 countries |
| Locations | Main school in Arambol, Goa (India), with trainings in Galle, Sri Lanka and Koh Samui, Thailand |
| Independent reviews | Read verified student reviews of this course on BookRetreats |
| Small groups | A maximum of 10 students per batch, so every student gets personal feedback |
| Clear terms | Fees, deposit, balance and cancellation rules are written out in full below, with no hidden costs |
| Direct contact | Speak to us before you book: +91 9130157393 or contactdikshayoga@gmail.com |
100 hour yoga teacher training cost in Sri Lanka
The course fee is €1,000 to €1,500 depending on your room, and it covers training, accommodation, meals and airport pickup. The fee is the same for every 2026–27 batch.
| Room type | Fee per person |
| Triple shared room | €1,000 |
| Twin shared room | €1,300 |
| Private room | €1,500 |
Included
- 100 hours of training at a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School
- 10 nights’ accommodation at Green Serene Villa, Galle
- Three freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian meals a day
- Airport pickup from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo
- Comprehensive course manual
- Teaching practicum, assessment and certificate
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Local excursions and experiences
Not included
- Flights to and from Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka visa or travel authorisation (ETA) fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses and local transport, other than airport pickup
Ready to join? Book your place on WhatsApp
2026–27 course dates
Two batches start every month, on the 5th and the 16th, from November 2026 to May 2027. Each batch takes a maximum of 10 students, so book early.
| Next batches | Fee | Availability |
| 5–15 November 2026 | From €1,000 | Limited places |
| 16–26 November 2026 | From €1,000 | Open |
| 5–15 December 2026 | From €1,000 | Open |
| 16–26 December 2026 | From €1,000 | Open |
Later batches: 5–15 and 16–26 of January, February, March, April and May 2027.
How to book and booking terms
You reserve your place with a 30% deposit, and the balance is due 15 days before the course starts.
- Choose your dates from the table above.
- Contact us on WhatsApp or through the booking form.
- Pay the deposit to confirm your place.
- Receive your course information, arrival details and preparation guide.
| Term | Details |
| Deposit | 30% of the course fee: €300 (triple shared), €390 (twin shared), €450 (private). Deducted from your total fee. |
| Balance | Due 15 days before the course start date |
| Payment methods | Bank transfer, credit or debit card, PayPal, Wise or cash |
| Date changes | Move your booking to another available batch by telling us at least 30 days before your start date |
| Cancellations | The deposit is non-refundable. Within 30 days of the start date, bookings cannot normally be changed or cancelled; in a genuine emergency, contact us and we will review your situation. |
Getting there and what to bring
We pick you up from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo, about 150 km from Galle. The drive takes around 2.5 hours. Send us your flight details in advance so we can arrange your pickup, and plan to arrive in time for the 4:00 pm start on Day 1.
- Visa: most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Rules change often, so check and apply on the official site: eta.gov.lk
- Wi-Fi: high-speed Wi-Fi is available at the villa.
- Everyday essentials: shops, cafés, pharmacies and ATMs are available in the Galle area.
What to bring
- Comfortable, breathable yoga clothes for two practices a day
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for temple visits
- Your own yoga mat, if you prefer to practise on it
- Notebook and pen
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent
- Any personal medication
- Travel and medical insurance documents
Certificate: what does a 100-hour yoga certification let you do?
You receive a 100-hour certificate from Diksha Yoga School, a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300). It proves 100 hours of structured training, but on its own it does not make you a Yoga Alliance RYT 200.
- Use it to: deepen your own practice, teach friends or small community classes, or add yoga to your existing wellness work, where local rules allow.
- Build on it: continue to a full 200-hour yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka and register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.
- Already a teacher? Many teachers use a 100-hour course to refresh their foundations and return to being a student.
Our honest advice: if you want to teach at studios or online platforms worldwide, plan for the full 200 hours. The 100-hour course is a strong, affordable first step toward it.
Related reading: Why Galle, Sri Lanka Is a Great Place for Yoga Teacher Training
100 hour vs 200 hour yoga teacher training: which should you choose?
Choose 100 hours if you want to deepen your practice or test teaching in under two weeks. Choose 200 hours if you already know you want to teach professionally.
| 100 Hour YTT | 200 Hour YTT | |
| Duration | 11 days | 23 days |
| Location | Galle, Sri Lanka | Galle, Sri Lanka |
| Fee | From €1,000, room and meals included | See our 200-hour Sri Lanka page |
| Teaching | Introduction to teaching, with supervised practicum | Full teaching methodology and extended practicum |
| Yoga Alliance | 100-hour certificate; not enough to register as RYT 200 | Qualifies you to register as an RYT 200 |
| Best for | Deepening your practice, testing teaching, limited time off | Becoming a yoga teacher at studios or online |
What our students say
Aya joined our most recent 100-hour batch in Sri Lanka, from 16 to 26 September 2026. Here is her experience in her own words.
I had an amazing and truly meaningful experience with this yoga training 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Sri Lanka. The course was very well structured, and I was able to learn about yoga in a systematic way, not only through physical practice but also through philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and other aspects of yoga. It was truly a life-changing experience for me.
A special thank you to my teacher, Kanchan. She was incredibly knowledgeable and always attentive to my interests. She even adjusted the agenda to include topics I was particularly curious about. Whenever something in the textbook was difficult to understand, she explained it in simpler and clearer ways, which helped me understand the concepts much more deeply.
The excursions were also a wonderful part of the experience. I had the opportunity to learn about Sri Lankan culture, Buddhism, and the local way of life. Kanchan’s extensive knowledge made these experiences even more educational and meaningful.
The accommodation was also clean and comfortable. Whenever I had any small issues or requests, the staff were very responsive and took care of them quickly.
I also enjoyed a variety of authentic Sri Lankan dishes, and the meals were healthy and well-balanced, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. It was a great way to experience local food while staying healthy during the training.
I’m very grateful for everything I learned and experienced during this training. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about yoga in a deeper and more structured way.
— Aya, 100 Hour YTT Sri Lanka, September 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is a 100 hour yoga teacher training worth it?
Yes, if you want a structured, teacher-level understanding of yoga in under two weeks, or want to test teaching before committing to 200 hours. If your goal is to register with Yoga Alliance and teach professionally, plan for the full 200 hours.
How much does the 100 hour yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka cost?
The fee is €1,000 for a triple shared room, €1,300 for a twin shared room and €1,500 for a private room. It includes training, 10 nights’ accommodation, three vegetarian meals a day and airport pickup.
How long is the course?
11 days and 10 nights. Training runs from 4:00 pm on arrival day to 12:00 pm on departure day, with Sunday as a rest day.
Is the training suitable for beginners?
Yes. You don’t need to be advanced or flexible. A sincere interest in yoga and willingness to take part fully are enough.
What is the difference between the 100-hour and 200-hour training?
The 100-hour course covers the foundations in 11 days and introduces teaching. The 200-hour course goes deeper into every subject and qualifies you to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.
Is the certificate recognised by Yoga Alliance?
You receive a 100-hour certificate from a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300). A 100-hour certificate alone does not qualify you to register as an RYT 200.
Who teaches the course?
Our Sri Lanka teaching team, including Kanchan, who led the September 2026 batch. They follow the method of our founder Yogini Manisha (E-RYT 500, YACEP), who has 16+ years of experience and has guided over 23,000 students.
How many students are in each group?
A maximum of 10, so you get individual feedback throughout.
What meals are provided, and can you cater for dietary needs?
Three freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian meals a day. Tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book.
What accommodation options are available?
Triple shared, twin shared and private rooms at Green Serene Villa in Galle.
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Check the latest rules and apply at eta.gov.lk.
How do I get to the venue?
We pick you up from Colombo airport (CMB). The drive to Galle takes around 2.5 hours.
How much is the deposit, and when is the balance due?
A 30% deposit secures your place. The balance is due 15 days before the course starts.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
The deposit is non-refundable. You can move to another batch if you tell us at least 30 days before your start date.
How do I book?
Choose your dates, contact us on WhatsApp or through the booking form, and pay the 30% deposit.
Start your yoga teacher journey in Sri Lanka
Spend 11 days in Galle developing your practice, studying traditional teachings and getting your first real experience of teaching. With only 10 places per batch, booking early is the best way to get the dates you want.
Questions? Email contactdikshayoga@gmail.com or call +91 9130157393.
About the author
Yogini Manisha is the founder of Diksha Yoga School, an E-RYT 500 teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. She has taught yoga for more than 16 years and trained students from over 80 countries in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Last updated: 16 October 2026
