Published By Miss Soniya Rangher
Choosing the Best 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa has four things: a Yoga Alliance Registered School, 10 students or fewer, a syllabus that goes beyond asana, and booking terms in writing. It should also let your hours count toward a full 200 hour yoga teacher training later, so nothing you learn is wasted.
Goa is one of India’s busiest places to train, and Arambol alone has dozens of schools. Prices start from a few hundred dollars, and the listings blur together. This guide, written by the teaching team at Diksha Yoga School, shows you what to check, the red flags to avoid and the questions to ask before you pay. Explore our yoga teacher training courses in Goa, meet our experienced yoga teachers, and check our course schedule and fees before making your decision.
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At a glance: Diksha Yoga School’s 100 hour yoga teacher training in Goa
- Where: The Lotus Sutra, a beachfront venue on Arambol Beach, North Goa
- Length: 11 days / 10 nights, 100 hours
- Group: maximum 10 students
- Fee: €1,200 twin shared or €1,400 private, with 3 sattvic vegetarian meals a day and airport pickup included
- Next batch: 5–15 November 2026, then on the 5th and 16th of every month until May 2027
- Bonus: your 100 hours count toward our 200 hour yoga teacher training in Goa
Check dates and reserve your place →
What a 100 hour yoga teacher training in Goa is, and what it isn’t
A 100 hour yoga teacher training in Goa is a short, residential immersion, usually 10 to 14 days. It covers the same core subjects as a 200 hour yoga teacher training course (asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology) at roughly half the depth.
It is a good fit if you want to:
- Deepen your own practice in a structured way
- Find out whether teacher training suits you before committing to a full month
- Refresh your foundations as an existing teacher
- Add yoga, breathwork and meditation to a wellness or fitness career
Be clear about one thing before you book. Yoga Alliance registers teachers from the 200 hour level up. To register as an RYT 200, you must complete a full 200 hour training with one Registered Yoga School, and hours from separate trainings cannot be combined (Yoga Alliance).
That rule matters when you choose a school. If you might go on to teach, pick a Yoga Alliance Registered School like Diksha Yoga School and explore its 100-hour and 200-hour yoga teacher training courses in Goa. school whose 100 hours count toward its own 200 hour course. Otherwise you may have to start again from zero.
100 hour vs 200 hour yoga teacher training: which should you book?
Choose the 100 hour course if you want depth and a taste of teaching in under two weeks. Choose the 200 hour course if you already know you want to teach professionally.
| 100 hour training | 200 hour training | |
| Length at Diksha Goa | 11 days | 23 days |
| Fee at Diksha Goa | From €1,200 | From €1,800 |
| Certificate | 100 hour course completion certificate | Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200 |
| Depth | Core subjects, foundation level | Core subjects in full, plus more teaching practice |
| Best for | Deepening practice, testing the path, refreshing as a teacher | Starting a teaching career |
Not sure yet? Start with 100 hours. At Diksha, they count toward our 200 hour yoga teacher training in Goa if you decide to continue.
Why Goa? How it compares with India’s other yoga hubs
Goa is the choice if you want a beach setting, an international community and easy access, between November and May. Rishikesh suits a mountain, ashram-style experience; Kerala suits Ayurveda.
| Goa | Rishikesh | Kerala (Varkala) | |
| Setting | Beach villages, international yoga community | Himalayan foothills on the Ganges, ashram culture | Cliffs and beaches, Ayurveda tradition |
| Main training season | November to May | Spring and autumn; winters are cold | October to March |
| Feel | Relaxed, social, sunny | Spiritual, traditional, busy town | Slow-paced, healing-focused |
| Getting there | Two airports, including Mopa in North Goa | Fly to Dehradun, then drive | Fly to Thiruvananthapuram, then drive |
North Goa or South Goa?
North Goa’s Arambol, Mandrem and Morjim are the heart of Goa’s yoga scene, with many schools, cafés and a strong international community. Arambol in particular is known for its long beach, sunsets and relaxed, creative atmosphere. It is also about 30 km from Mopa Airport (GOX).
South Goa’s Agonda and Palolem are quieter and slower, but further from Mopa and closer to Dabolim Airport (GOI).
If you want a strong yoga community and an easy arrival, North Goa is the natural choice.
How to choose a 100 hour yoga teacher training in Goa: 8 things to compare
1. 1. The school’s Yoga Alliance registration
Check that the school is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) and at which levels. Many Goa listings say “Yoga Alliance standards based” or “certified” without being registered. Search the school’s name in the Yoga Alliance directory rather than trusting a logo.
2. Whether your hours carry forward
Ask directly: if I continue, do these 100 hours count toward your 200 hour yoga teacher training in Goa? Because Yoga Alliance requires all 200 hours from one school, this decides whether your first course is a step forward or a dead end. Explore the 100 hour yoga teacher training in Goa and ask the school about its progression options.
3. Who actually teaches you
A famous founder on the homepage does not always mean that person is in the shala. Ask who leads your batch and what their credentials are. E-RYT 500 is Yoga Alliance’s most senior teacher designation; YACEP means a teacher is approved to provide continuing education to other teachers. You can also explore Diksha Yoga School’s teaching team.
4. Group size
Some Goa schools take 30, 40 or even 50 students a batch. In 11 days, that means following along rather than being corrected. Look for a stated maximum of 10 to 12.
5. A balanced syllabus and timetable
Look for every core subject, taught daily, and ask for the hour-by-hour schedule:
- Hatha and Vinyasa practice, with alignment and adjustments
- Pranayama and cleansing practices (shatkarma)
- Meditation
- Yoga philosophy, including Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- Anatomy applied to real postures
- Teaching methodology and supervised teaching practice
Explore the 100-hour course curriculum in Goa to understand the subjects included.
6. Season and setting
Goa’s training season runs roughly from October to May; most schools close for the June to September monsoon. Also check how close the venue is to the beach and whether it is away from the party areas. Check official Goa Tourism information when planning your travel dates.
7. What the fee really includes
A low headline price often means meals, rooms or transfers are extra. Confirm the room type, meals per day, manual, certificate and whether airport pickup is included, and from which airport. Compare the Goa course fees and schedule and check the 100-hour Goa course details.
8. Fair booking terms
Good schools state in writing how much the deposit is, when the balance is due, whether the deposit is refundable and whether you can move to another date. Review the course schedule and fees and contact Diksha Yoga School to confirm the booking terms.
5 red flags to avoid when booking
Walk away, or at least ask harder questions, if you see any of these:
Walk away, or at least ask harder questions, if you see any of these:
- “Yoga Alliance certified teacher” after 100 hours. RYT registration starts at 200 hours from one school.
- “Yoga Alliance standards based” instead of “registered“. It usually means the school is not on the register.
- Batches of 30 or more. Personal feedback is the point of a short course.
- A price that seems too low. Check what is left out: meals, a shared dorm, no pickup, extra exam fees.
- Pressure to pay in full now. Reputable schools take a deposit and give you the terms in writing.
10 questions to ask any school before you pay
Copy these into your first message to every school you are considering.
- Are you a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, and at which levels?
- Do these 100 hours count toward your 200 hour training?
- Who will lead my batch, and what are their credentials?
- What is the maximum number of students?
- Can you send the hour-by-hour daily schedule?
- Will I teach during the course and get feedback?
- How many meals a day are included, and is the food vegetarian?
- Is airport pickup included, and from Mopa or Dabolim?
- How much is the deposit, and when is the balance due?
- What happens if I need to change my dates?
Your quick comparison checklist
Copy this table, fill in a column for each school you are considering, and the right choice usually becomes obvious.
| What to check | What good looks like | School A | School B |
| Registration | Yoga Alliance RYS, ideally at 200 and 300 levels | ||
| Hours carry forward | Count toward the same school’s 200 hour course | ||
| Lead teacher | Named, with E-RYT 500 or long teaching record | ||
| Group size | 10 students or fewer | ||
| Syllabus | All six core subjects, taught daily | ||
| Teaching practice | You teach and receive feedback | ||
| Inclusions | Room, 3 meals a day, manual, certificate, airport pickup | ||
| Booking terms | Deposit, balance date and date-change policy in writing |
Diksha Yoga School’s 100 hour yoga teacher training in Arambol: how it measures up
Goa is where Diksha Yoga School began: our main branch is at The Lotus Sutra on Arambol Beach, and it is where our founder’s own training started. Here is how the course answers the checklist.
- Registration: Diksha Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School at RYS 200 and RYS 300.
- Hours carry forward: Your 100 hours count toward our 200 hour training in Goa.
- Lead teacher: Train with our founder, Yogini Manisha (E-RYT 500, YACEP). She has taught for more than 16 years, guided over 23,000 students from more than 80 countries, and completed three 200 hour and two 300 hour trainings herself.
- Group size: A maximum of 10 students per batch.
- Syllabus: Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga foundations, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy, Alignment, and teaching foundations including sequencing, cueing and a teaching practicum with feedback. You can also explore what students learn during a 100-hour training and how to prepare for yoga teacher training.
- Inclusions: Private or twin-shared room at The Lotus Sutra, three sattvic vegetarian meals a day, course manual, certificate, Wi-Fi, local excursions and airport pickup from Mopa (GOX) or Dabolim (GOI).
Our philosophy is simple. As Yogini Manisha puts it, flexible yoga teachers are easy to find; meditative, authentic ones are not. That is what these 11 days are designed to build.
A day on the course
| Time | Session |
| 6:30 am | Jal Neti and pranayama |
| 7:00 am | Hatha Yoga (Mon, Wed, Fri) or 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 |
| 4:30 pm | Teaching methodology and sequencing |
| 5:30 pm | Evening Vinyasa Flow, including student-led teaching practice |
| 7:30 pm | Dinner |
| 8:30 pm | Satsang and meditation |
Sunday is a rest day. On two Sundays of the course, the group takes excursions to Sweet Lake (Kalacha) and Terekhol Fort.
More than classes
The course also includes full moon meditation, a day of silence, kirtan nights, sound healing sessions and nature walks.
Fees
One fee covers training, accommodation, three meals a day and airport pickup. It is the same for every batch.
| Room type | Course fee (EUR) |
| Twin shared room | €1,200 |
| Private room | €1,400 |
Which 2026–27 batch should you book?
Book November to February for dry, sunny days and cooler evenings, Goa’s most popular training season. March to May is hot and humid but quieter, with practice timed for the cooler parts of the day. We do not run residential trainings during the June to September monsoon. Every batch runs 11 days and 10 nights.
| Batch | Goa weather | Good to know |
| 5–15 Nov 2026 | Dry season begins; green after the monsoon | Next start date; lush and uncrowded |
| 16–26 Nov 2026 | Dry and sunny | Arrive before the holiday crowds |
| 5–15 Dec 2026 | Dry, sunny, cooler evenings | Settled weather, peak season begins |
| 16–26 Dec 2026 | Dry, sunny, cooler evenings | Christmas in Goa; busiest time of year |
| 5–15 Jan 2027 | Dry, sunny, cooler evenings | Start the year with a practice reset; fills early |
| 16–26 Jan 2027 | Dry, sunny, cooler evenings | One of the best weeks of the year; fills early |
| 5–15 Feb 2027 | Dry and warm | Overlaps Goa Carnival in early February |
| 16–26 Feb 2027 | Dry and warm | Calm, settled weather |
| 5–15 Mar 2027 | Hot, getting humid | Quieter village, warm sea |
| 16–26 Mar 2027 | Hot and humid | Quieter village, warm sea |
| 5–15 Apr 2027 | Hot and humid | Low season: peaceful and spacious |
| 16–26 Apr 2027 | Hot and humid | Low season: peaceful and spacious |
| 5–15 May 2027 | Hottest month | Last calm weeks before the monsoon |
| 16–26 May 2027 | Hot, pre-monsoon showers possible | Final batch of the season |
Getting to Arambol
Fly into Mopa if you can: it is the closer of Goa’s two airports, and our pickup is included from either one.
| Arrival point | Distance to The Lotus Sutra | Time by road |
| Manohar International Airport, Mopa (GOX) | About 30 km | 45–60 minutes |
| Dabolim Airport (GOI) | About 75–80 km | 2–2.5 hours |
| Pernem Railway Station | About 15–20 km | Short taxi ride |
Send us your flight details at least 3 days before you arrive and we will arrange your pickup. Travelling within India by train? Pernem is the closest station on the Konkan Railway.
Do you need a visa for India?
Indian citizens need no visa. Most international students can apply online for India’s 30-day e-Tourist Visa, which comfortably covers the 11-day course.
- Fee: US$25 for arrivals from July to March, or US$10 from April to June, plus a bank charge, for most nationalities (Consulate General of India, San Francisco).
- When to apply: at least 4 days before you travel, on the official site, indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- Entry: the 30-day e-Tourist Visa allows double entry and cannot be extended.
What your trip really costs
In Goa, the course fee covers almost everything. Budget only for flights, your visa, insurance and some spending money. Check the course schedule and fees before booking.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
| Course fee | €1,200–€1,400 | Includes room, 3 meals a day and airport pickup |
| Flights to Goa | Varies | Fly into Mopa (GOX) for the shortest transfer |
| India e-Tourist Visa | US$10–25 | Not needed for Indian citizens; lowest fee for April to June arrivals |
| Travel and medical insurance | Varies | Not included; strongly recommended |
| Personal spending | Small | Arambol cafés, markets and Sunday beach days |
How to book your place in 4 steps
- Choose your batch and room type from the tables above.
- Message us on WhatsApp or through the booking form to confirm availability.
- Pay a 30% deposit to reserve your place: €360 for a twin shared room or €420 for a private room. The balance is due 15 days before the course starts.
- Send your flight details at least 3 days before arrival, and receive your course information and packing guidance.
We accept bank transfer, cash, credit or debit card, PayPal and Wise. The deposit is non-refundable, but you can move to another batch if you tell us at least 30 days before your start date. With only 10 places per batch, December and January weeks fill first.
“A Beautiful and Transformative Yoga Experience in Goa”
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Name: Emma Wilson
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Date: 18 April 2026
I had a wonderful experience during my 100-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Diksha Yoga School in Goa. The teachers were knowledgeable, supportive and passionate about yoga. I especially enjoyed learning Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, pranayama and meditation. The Lotus Sutra was a beautiful place to stay, with a peaceful atmosphere and delicious vegetarian meals. The small group made the experience more personal, and I received helpful guidance throughout the course. I would highly recommend Diksha Yoga School to anyone looking to deepen their yoga practice in Goa.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 100 hour yoga teacher training suitable for beginners?
Yes. You do not need to be advanced or flexible. You need a sincere interest in yoga and the willingness to take part fully for 11 days. The course builds your practice step by step. Read our guide on how to prepare for yoga teacher training.
Can I teach yoga after a 100 hour course?
You will understand how a class is planned and taught, and you will have practised teaching with feedback. To register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200, you need a full 200 hour training from one school. At Diksha, your 100 hours count toward our 200 hour course in Goa.
How much does a 100 hour yoga teacher training in Goa cost?
At Diksha Yoga School, the fee is €1,200 for a twin shared room or €1,400 for a private room. It includes 10 nights at The Lotus Sutra, three sattvic vegetarian meals a day, the course manual, certificate and airport pickup.
When is the best time for yoga teacher training in Goa?
November to February brings dry, sunny days and cooler evenings and is the most popular time to train. March to May is hot and humid but quieter. Most schools, including ours, do not run residential trainings during the June to September monsoon. Check Goa Tourism for destination information.
Is Arambol a good place for yoga teacher training?
Yes. Arambol is one of Goa’s best-known yoga villages, with a long beach, famous sunsets, an international community and cafés within walking distance, and it is about 30 km from Mopa airport.
Which airport should I fly into for Arambol?
Manohar International Airport at Mopa (GOX), about 30 km and 45–60 minutes away. Dabolim (GOI) is about 2–2.5 hours away. Our airport pickup is included from either.
Do I need a visa for India?
Indian citizens do not. Most international students apply online for the 30-day e-Tourist Visa at least 4 days before travel. It costs US$25 for arrivals from July to March and US$10 from April to June for most nationalities.
What should I pack?
Light, breathable yoga clothes, a shawl for evening meditation, a refillable water bottle, sun protection, mosquito repellent, modest clothes for temple or village visits, and a notebook. We send a full packing list before you arrive.
Ready to book your 100 hour yoga teacher training in Goa?
The right training leaves you with a steadier practice, a real understanding of yoga beyond the poses and a clear answer about whether teaching is your path. Ask the 10 questions above, check that your hours carry forward, and choose the school that answers in writing.
If Diksha Yoga School ticks your boxes, our next batch in Arambol starts on 5 November 2026, and each batch takes only 10 students. Contact our team to confirm availability.
- Check dates and reserve: 100 hour yoga teacher training in Goa
- Ask us anything on WhatsApp: +91 9130157393 or +91 8077952069
- Email: contactdikshayoga@gmail.com
Ready for the full certification? See our 200 hour yoga teacher training in Goa. Short on time? Try our 50 hour yoga teacher training in Goa. Prefer to travel further? Compare our 100 hour courses in Sri Lanka and Thailand, or meet Yogini Manisha.
