Can How to Become Yoga Teacher in Goa in 23 days? The short answer
Yes. A 200-hour yoga teacher training at a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School is the standard first qualification for teaching yoga, and you can complete it in Goa in 23 days. At Diksha Yoga School, the course runs at Lotus Sutra near Arambol Beach in North Goa. It costs from €1,800, including 22 nights’ accommodation, three sattvic vegetarian meals a day and airport pickup.
Arambol is our home. Diksha Yoga School’s main school is here, and the Goa training is led by our founder, Yogini Manisha (E-RYT 500, YACEP). You train in a group of no more than 10 students. You graduate with a 200-hour certificate that makes you eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.
This guide covers the real cost, a typical day, what you learn, how to choose a school and what you can do once you qualify.
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Next training: 5–27 November 2026.
Book your place on WhatsApp or see the full 200-hour YTT Goa course page.
Quick facts
| Details | |
| Course | 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga foundations) |
| Duration | 23 days, 22 nights |
| Location | Lotus Sutra, Arambol, North Goa, India |
| Fee | Twin shared €1,800 · Private €2,000 |
| Group size | Maximum 10 students |
| Included | Accommodation, 3 sattvic vegetarian meals daily, airport pickup, course manual, certificate |
| Level | Beginner and intermediate; no teaching experience needed |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | 200-hour certificate from a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200), eligible for RYT 200 registration |
| Lead teacher | Yogini Manisha (E-RYT 500, YACEP) |
| Booking | 30% deposit secures your place |
What is an RYT 200, and how do you become one?
RYT 200 means Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-hour level. It’s the credential most studios, gyms and online platforms ask for. Yoga Alliance grants it to teachers who complete a 200-hour training at a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200).
Here is the path, step by step:
- Choose a Registered Yoga School. Check that the school holds RYS 200 status in the Yoga Alliance directory. Diksha Yoga School is registered as RYS 200 and RYS 300.
- Complete all 200 hours. Attend the full course, including the teaching practicum and final assessment.
- Receive your 200-hour certificate from the school.
- Register with Yoga Alliance online as an RYT 200. Yoga Alliance charges its own registration fee, paid directly to them.
- Start teaching. Many graduates begin with community classes, private sessions or online classes.
- Keep growing. Continue to a 300-hour training to reach RYT 500, or build teaching hours toward E-RYT 200.
Yoga Alliance registration is voluntary, and teaching rules vary by country and employer. It is still the most widely recognised yoga teaching credential in the world.
Why train in Goa, and why Arambol?
Goa has been a meeting point for yoga students from around the world for decades. Arambol, at the quiet northern tip of the coast, is where much of that community lives and practises. It is far calmer than the party beaches further south. It has a long sandy bay, a slower village pace, and cafés full of practitioners, musicians and travellers.
- Learn at our home school. Arambol is Diksha Yoga School’s base, and the Goa course is led by our founder.
- Nature on your doorstep. You can walk the cliff path to Sweet Water Lake, a freshwater lagoon fed by a jungle stream. You can also continue on to the quieter beaches at Kalacha and Keri.
- Sunsets you will remember. Evenings on Arambol beach often end with an informal drum circle as the sun goes down.
- Small groups. A maximum of 10 students means your teacher knows your name, your body and your teaching.
- One fee, few surprises. Training, room, meals and airport pickup are all included.
- Rest days done right. On Sundays, explore Mandrem and Ashwem beaches, local markets, or the Portuguese-era churches and forts of North Goa.
Best time to train: November to February brings dry, sunny days and comfortable evenings, which is peak season in Goa. March to May is hotter and more humid, so trainings are quieter and focused. The monsoon arrives in June.
Who is the 200-hour yoga teacher training for?
You don’t need to be advanced, flexible or an experienced teacher. You need a sincere interest in yoga and three weeks to give it your full attention. The course suits:
- Aspiring yoga teachers ready to take the first real step toward teaching
- Dedicated practitioners who want to understand the principles and tradition behind their practice
- Existing teachers who want stronger foundations and a certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school
- 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
- Anyone seeking personal growth who wants 23 days to reconnect body, breath and mind
If you have an injury or medical condition, tell us before you book so we can advise you and adapt your practice.
Only have 11 days? Our 100-hour yoga teacher training in Goa is a shorter first step, though it does not qualify you for RYT 200 on its own.
How to choose a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa: 7 things to check
Goa has dozens of 200-hour trainings, and they vary a lot in quality. Check these seven things before you pay a deposit anywhere, including with us.
| What to check | Why it matters | At Diksha Yoga School |
| RYS 200 registration | Without it, you cannot register as an RYT 200 | Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300) |
| Lead teacher credentials | E-RYT 500 is Yoga Alliance’s most senior teacher level | Founder Yogini Manisha, E-RYT 500 and YACEP, leads the Goa course |
| Group size | Large groups leave little time for feedback on your teaching | Maximum 10 students |
| Real teaching practice | You should teach full classes before you graduate, not just watch | Student-led teaching from the second week, with individual feedback |
| What the fee includes | Rooms, meals and transfers can add hundreds of euros | Room, 3 meals a day and airport pickup included |
| Written booking terms | Know the deposit and cancellation rules before you pay | 30% deposit, balance 15 days before, full terms below |
| Experience | Shows the school has a track record, not just a website | 16+ years of teaching, 23,000+ students from 80+ countries |
200-hour yoga teacher training syllabus
Nine subjects, taught through daily practice, take you from student to confident teacher in 23 days.
| Subject | What you learn | You take away |
| Hatha Yoga | Surya and Chandra Namaskar, standing and balancing poses, hip openers, arm balances, inversions, backbends and twists | A balanced practice and the alignment knowledge to guide others safely |
| Ashtanga foundations | Introduction to the Ashtanga Primary Series, breath and movement, modifications for beginners | A structured practice you can continue on your own |
| Vinyasa Flow | Breath-led transitions, building balanced sequences, adapting a class for different levels | Your own Vinyasa sequences, ready to teach |
| Pranayama & Shatkarma | Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhramari; Jal Neti and yogic cleansing | A daily breathing practice you understand and can explain |
| Meditation | Concentration and awareness techniques, guided and silent meditation | A meditation practice to carry home |
| Yoga Philosophy | Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Eight Limbs, ethics and yogic lifestyle | Teachings you can bring into your classes and daily life |
| Anatomy & Physiology | Functional anatomy, how the body works in common asanas, safe practice and limitations | The knowledge to keep yourself and your students safe |
| Alignment & Adjustment | Alignment for the main asana groups, verbal cues, simple hands-on adjustments, modifications | The confidence to correct and support a student |
| Teaching Methodology & Practicum | Planning a class, clear instructions, demonstration, observing students, teaching your peers | Real teaching experience before you graduate |
A typical day on the 200-hour course
Training runs six days a week from early morning into the evening, with long breaks for meals and rest. Sundays are rest days with no classes.
| 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 from Week 2 |
| 7:30 pm | Dinner |
| 8:30 pm | Satsang and meditation |
The schedule may vary slightly for workshops, excursions and teaching sessions.
Teaching practicum and assessment
The practicum is where everything you learn becomes teaching. From the second week, you lead parts of the evening Vinyasa class for your fellow students, then full classes.
- Week 1: you learn to plan a class, cue clearly and demonstrate, and practise short sequences with a partner.
- Week 2: you build your own sequences and lead parts of the evening class. You get feedback on cueing, pacing and demonstration.
- Week 3: you teach complete classes, offer modifications for different students and refine your own teaching voice.
At the end of the course you complete a written assessment and a practical teaching assessment. Students who attend every session and complete the practicum receive their 200-hour certificate.
Meet your teacher
Yogini Manisha, Founder and Lead Teacher (E-RYT 500, YACEP)
Yogini Manisha has spent more than 16 years teaching and training yoga teachers. She has guided over 23,000 students from more than 80 countries. Before founding Diksha Yoga School in Arambol, she was owner and leading director of Oceanic Yoga.
She holds E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance’s most senior teacher designation, and is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). She has completed three 200-hour and two 300-hour teacher trainings herself.
In her words: “Flexible yoga teachers are easy to find. A meditative, authentic one is much harder to find.”
Why you can trust Diksha Yoga School
You are trusting us with three weeks of your life and your money. Here is what you can check before you book.
| What | Details |
| Yoga Alliance registration | RYS 200 & RYS 300. Verify our school profile on Yoga Alliance |
| Founder’s credentials | Yogini Manisha’s E-RYT 500 profile on Yoga Alliance |
| Experience | 16+ years of teaching, more than 23,000 students guided from over 80 countries |
| Locations | Main school in Arambol, Goa, with trainings in Galle, Sri Lanka and Koh Samui, Thailand |
| Small groups | A maximum of 10 students per batch |
| Clear terms | Fees, deposit, balance and cancellation rules are written out in full below |
| Direct contact | +91 9130157393 or contactdikshayoga@gmail.com |
How much does a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa cost?
At Diksha Yoga School the fee is €1,800 to €2,000, depending on your room. That works out at about €82 to €91 a night for training, accommodation, three meals and airport pickup combined.
| Room type | Course fee | Cost per night (22 nights) |
| Twin shared room | €1,800 | about €82 |
| Private room | €2,000 | about €91 |
Included
- 200 hours of training at a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School
- 22 nights’ accommodation at Lotus Sutra, Arambol
- Three freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian meals a day
- Airport pickup from Manohar International Airport (GOX) / Goa International Airport (GOI) / both
- 200-hour course manual
- Teaching practicum with individual feedback
- Assessment and 200-hour certificate, eligible for RYT 200 registration
- Wi-Fi and local excursions, or delete this line
Not included
- Flights to and from Goa
- Indian visa or e-Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses and local transport, other than airport pickup
- Yoga Alliance registration fee, paid directly to Yoga Alliance if you choose to register
Ready to join? Book your place on WhatsApp
2026–27 course dates
A new batch starts on the 5th of every month from November 2026 to May 2027 and runs until the 27th. Each batch takes a maximum of 10 students.
| Batch | Twin shared | Private |
| 5–27 November 2026 | €1,800 | €2,000 |
| 5–27 December 2026 | €1,800 | €2,000 |
| 5–27 January 2027 | €1,800 | €2,000 |
| 5–27 February 2027 | €1,800 | €2,000 |
| 5–27 March 2027 | €1,800 | €2,000 |
| 5–27 April 2027 | €1,800 | €2,000 |
| 5–27 May 2027 | €1,800 | €2,000 |
December and January fill fastest, so book early for peak season.
How to book and booking terms
You reserve your place with a 30% deposit. The balance is due 15 days before the course starts.
- Choose your dates from the table above.
- Contact us on WhatsApp to check availability for your room type.
- Pay the deposit to confirm your place.
- Receive your course information, arrival details and preparation guide.
| Term | Details |
| Deposit | 30% of the course fee: €540 (twin shared), €600 (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
Goa has two airports. Manohar International Airport (GOX) at Mopa in North Goa is the closer one, about 30 km and roughly 45 minutes from Arambol. Goa International Airport (GOI) at Dabolim is about 65 km away, a drive of around 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic. Send us your flight details in advance and we will arrange your pickup.
- Visa: most visitors need an Indian e-Visa. Rules change, so check and apply on the official site: indianvisaonline.gov.in
- Yoga equipment: mats, blocks, straps and bolsters are provided / bring your own mat
- Food: meals are vegetarian, and vegan options are available on request. Tell us about allergies before you arrive.
- Everyday essentials: shops, cafés, pharmacies and ATMs are within walking distance in Arambol.
What to bring
- Comfortable, breathable yoga clothes for two practices a day
- Light cotton clothing for warm weather
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for temple visits
- Notebook and pen for lectures
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent
- Any personal medication
- Travel and medical insurance documents
Want to arrive prepared? Read How to Prepare for Yoga Teacher Training: A 6-Week Plan
100 vs 200 vs 300-hour yoga teacher training: which is right for you?
Choose 200 hours if you want to teach. It is the only one of the three that qualifies you to register as an RYT 200 on its own.
| 100 Hour | 200 Hour | 300 Hour | |
| Duration | 11 days | 23 days | 28 days |
| Who it’s for | Deepening your practice, testing teacher training | New teachers and dedicated practitioners | Teachers who have completed 200 hours |
| Yoga Alliance | Certificate only; not enough for RYT 200 | Eligible for RYT 200 | With a 200-hour certificate, eligible for RYT 500 |
| Teaching | Introduction and supervised practicum | Full methodology and teaching full classes | Advanced sequencing, adjustments and cueing |
| Course page | 100-hour YTT Goa | 200-hour YTT Goa | 300-hour YTT Goa |
Not sure whether you need the full 200 hours? Read Is 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Enough to Become a Yoga Teacher?
What our Goa graduates say
Francesca
Fantastic experience that changed my life . Manisha and her husband are full of love and care and great to share the wisdom and power of yoga ! I recommend all of it !
Sandy
I did my training with Manisha in 2014. Life changing. Wonderful teachers. Life long friends. One day I will be back. Namaste.
Read More:- Reviews from Our Yoga Teacher Training Students
Frequently asked questions
Can I become a yoga teacher in Goa in 23 days?
Yes. Completing a 200-hour training at a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School makes you eligible to register as an RYT 200, the most widely recognised entry-level teaching credential.
Is Diksha Yoga School registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. We are a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300), and you can verify our profile in the Yoga Alliance directory.
What is the best month for yoga teacher training in Goa?
November to February has the most comfortable weather. March to May is hotter, with quieter batches. Trainings pause for the monsoon from June.
Is Arambol safe for solo travellers?
Arambol is a relaxed village popular with solo travellers, including many women travelling alone. You stay on site with your group throughout the course. Take the usual travel precautions you would anywhere.
Do I need to be flexible to join?
No. Flexibility develops with practice. The course teaches you to work with your body, and to teach students of every body type, as it is.
Can I practise during my period or with an injury?
Yes. Teachers offer modifications for menstruation, injuries and low-energy days. Tell us about any medical condition before you book.
Do I need a laptop?
No. A notebook is enough for lectures. A phone or laptop is useful for reading the course manual and planning your classes.
Is there free time for the beach?
Yes. Afternoons include a two-hour rest break, and Sundays are free for the beach, Sweet Water Lake or exploring North Goa.
Can I stay in Goa after the course?
Yes. Many students stay on to travel. We can suggest places to stay in Arambol after your training.
How do I book?
Choose your dates, contact us on WhatsApp and pay the 30% deposit.
Start your yoga teacher journey in Goa
Spend 23 days in Arambol, the home of Diksha Yoga School. Build your practice, study traditional teachings and teach your first full classes in a group of no more than 10 students, guided by our founder. You leave with a 200-hour certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school and the confidence to begin teaching.
Book your place on WhatsApp · See dates and fees on the course page
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 (YACEP). She has taught yoga for more than 16 years and trained students from over 80 countries in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Last updated: 17 October 2026
