Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 200h

200-Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 2025 / EVENT CLOSED: Stay Tuned for 2026 Edition

Deepen Your Practice, Transform Your Life, Empower Your Teaching

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED!

Hybrid format: 5 Online Weekends + 2 Weeks Residential

Why Choose This Training?

“You and I are probably very similar. I know exactly how you feel because I was in your shoes about ten years ago…”

You’re searching for a yoga teacher training that actually means something. A place where yoga isn’t stripped of its soul and reduced to sequences, but where you’re taught to embody yoga as a way of being—through wisdom, breath, and practice. You want to feel confident in what you’re learning, to know that it stands on centuries of tradition—not trends or diluted teachings. You’re looking for clarity, solid foundations, and the tools to teach yoga authentically and responsibly, knowing you’re held by something far greater than yourself.

This training exists for people like you.

At Nereya Yoga School, you won’t just “learn” yoga—you will study it, live it, and integrate it. Our foundation is the time-honored tradition of Tantric Hatha Yoga, as outlined in texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā, but also the Yoga Sūtra, and the Bhagavad Gītā. However, this isn’t dusty philosophy: it’s living knowledge, paired with anatomy, breathwork, and modern therapeutic tools that make it relevant to today’s world. You will learn the postures, yes, but you will, most importantly, learn how to cultivate spirituality, how to practice yoga to evolve as a person and liberate yourself from ignorance, how to breathe, how to hold space, and how to honor the responsibility of teaching yoga with integrity.

Because being a yoga teacher is not just about perfecting poses. It’s about being grounded in knowledge, committed to your practice, and capable of guiding others in a way that transforms lives—starting with your own.

This training is for those who don’t settle for shortcuts. It’s for the seekers, the questioners, the ones who know deep down that yoga is more. I’ve designed it to be rigorous but accessible, structured yet spacious, and always held by an authentic lineage and a genuine love for this practice.

When you step out of this training, you will not only feel confident as a teacher, but you will stand strong, knowing that you have something real to offer—a gift passed down through the traditions of yoga. You’ll have clarity. You’ll have confidence. And most importantly, you’ll have a deep, unshakable connection to yoga as a path, a practice, and a lifelong teacher.

If you’ve been searching for a yoga teacher training that makes you say, “Yes, this is it,” welcome. You’ve found it.

“You and I are probably very similar. I know exactly how you feel because I was in your shoes about ten years ago…”

This training exists for people like you.

You will learn the postures, yes, but you will, most importantly, learn how to cultivate spirituality, how to practice yoga to evolve as a person and liberate yourself from ignorance, how to breathe, how to hold space, and how to honor the responsibility of teaching yoga with integrity.

If you’ve been searching for a yoga teacher training that makes you say, “Yes, this is it,” welcome. You’ve found it.

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My invitation

Dear Seeker…

Perhaps you’ve felt it—this longing for something deeper. A desire to not just do yoga, but to understand it, to live it, and to let it transform you. Whether you’re here to become a teacher or to simply explore the depths of your own practice, this invitation is for you.

This training is a space for sincere seekers, like yourself, who feel called to study yoga as it was meant to be: a profound path of self-discovery and liberation. You don’t need to want to teach to be here—your presence, your questions, and your dedication are enough. This is a journey for those who long to reconnect with themselves and the ancient wisdom that has guided humans for centuries toward peace, clarity, and freedom.

For over 15 years, yoga has been my path. For the last 10, it has been my privilege to teach—holding space for others to uncover their strength, their stillness, and their truth. I know what it means to feel lost in the noise of modern yoga, where depth is often sacrificed for convenience. That’s not what you’ll find here.

This training is a sanctuary—a place to be guided with tenderness and unwavering steadiness, where you are supported to explore, question, and grow. You will not be rushed. You will not be left behind. Together, we will build the foundations you need to feel clear, grounded, and confident—whether you wish to teach or simply to know yoga in its fullness.

If you’ve been seeking a training that feels like home, a place where yoga is taught with reverence, integrity, and love, know that you are welcome here. Whether your intention is to teach or simply to learn, this path has space for you.

May this training bring you clarity, connection, and the quiet joy of knowing you are walking a path that is true and timeless.

It’s time to come home to yourself.

With love,

Carolina

What You Will Learn

Hatha Yoga Techniques & Practice: Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Meditation

Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics applied to Yoga

Yogic History, Philosophy & Ethics (Classical Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Tantra, Samkhya, Ayurveda & more)

Bhakti & Karma Yoga: Practice of Devotion, Kirtan and Selfless Action

Teaching Methodology & Practicum, including how to teach to different audiences & levels of experience

Bonus Content: Business development, organizing retreats and workshops, yoga-related contemporary debates

Meet Your Teachers

Carolina Benzi

School Director & Lead Teacher Trainer

With over 15 years of dedicated practice and 10 years of teaching experience, Carolina will be your main instructor. Rooted in the authentic teachings of Himalayan Hatha Yoga, Tantra, and Advaita Vedānta, her approach balances tradition with modern understanding: she studied under highly respected teachers such as Pandit Rajmani Tigunait (Swami Rama Lineage), Rod Stryker and Indu Arora, as well as in academic settings, gaining a MA in Arts & Cultures. She holds space from her most sincere devotional practice, with both tenderness and precision, offering students the tools to explore their bodies, minds, and inner landscapes with confidence and integrity. Carolina brings a blend of depth, clarity, and care to her work, as she loves teaching – not only yoga – just as much as being an eternal student.

Giorgia Shraddha Dal Molin

Assistent Teacher

Graduated under the lineage of Integral Yoga, Giorgia shares the practice from a deep, sweet, and rigorous understanding of yogic methodology. She is a licensed Breathwork Facilitator, a practice that she deeply loves and finds transformational. She is a student of Carolina, and she currently teaches at her studio in Fuerteventura. Giorgia holds a BA as Healthcare Professional in Radiologic Techniques and she will be your Anatomy and Physiology teacher.
Her spiritual name was given to her by Swami Asokananda of the Integral Yoga lineage, meaning ‘faith’ in Sanskrit.

Valentina Parmigiani

Guest Teacher

She began to practice yoga in 2005 during her study of Indian Philosophy at the University of Bologna.

After exploring different styles in Italy and India, she became a Jivamukti teacher in 2014.

In 2012 she started Ashtanga Yoga and she met Petri Räisänen in 2017. Since then she is his regular student, continues to travel and to live between Fuerteventura, Italy and India to keep on learning from her mentors.

Her yoga path has the foundation in her Bhakti practice, she studies Bhagavad Gita and Vedic Literature at “Centro Studi Bhaktivedanta”, as a a member of the Vaishnava tradition, under the guide of her spiritual master Marco Ferrini (Matsya Avatar Prabhu).

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Course Curriculum

Module 1

Lineage & Post Lineage

Explore the meaning of ‘yoga lineage’ and ‘yogic path’ versus the contemporary concept of ‘style’
Study the overarching principles and learn to recognize lineage based practices: how they develop, what they stand for, why it’s important to know them
Learn the names, lives and beliefs of prominent figures in yogic history, their teachers, and their line of transmission
Deep dives into the lineages that inspire this specific training: Himalayan Yoga and Swami Rama, Shri Vidya and Non-Dual Shakta Tantra, Shankaracharya’s teachings, Krishnamacharya, Yogananda and his brother Gosh… and more tranditions, which crossed the lives of your teacher trainers.
Let’s deconstruct it all: lineages are there to protect us with their ancient energy, but not to bound us in dogma. Many teachers made mistakes, and no sigle lineage is flawless or intrinsically ‘right’. Let’s use our critical thinking and question what needs to be questioned, with love, open mindedness, discernment and compassion.

Module 2

Body

First things first: you will learn Anatomy and Physiology, because we are working with real bodies here, flesh and bones!
Next we move to Biomechanics and apply it immediately to train our eye for movement analysis: we study this hands on, using our own bodies and observing others’
Yogic Bodies and Tantric Bodies: let’s get subtler. We study in depth subtle body anatomy and the physiology of energy from different yogic traditions’ viewpoints, understanding how the body is sensed and conceptualized according to Hatha Yoga. Nadis, Chakra, Grunti, Vayus… it’s all in here!
Ayurveda will complement our in depth study of both the physical and subtle body. This is traditional Indian medicine, of which you will learn the basic principles that will make you a much more knowledgeable and grounded practitioner and teacher.
Let’s explore the body more holistically: from somatics to embodiment philosophy, accessibility and inclusion practices, the cultural politics of the body and the body as a vehicle of identity. Yes, there is some anthropology here!

Module 3

Mind

Study the theory of the Mind according to Yoga and in particular the Vedantic Model, which will set the foundation for your meditative and contemplative practices
Learn how to train memory, concentration and focus, how to take care of external stimuli and your ability to act vs react
Learn about your nervous system and how it affects your body and mind… and yogic strategies to gently manipulate and balance it back to homeostasis
“Yoga is meditation” I am sure you’ve heard it. And yet, not many people would be able to define what is yogic meditation and how it is practiced. Learn traditional yogic meditation techniques: from kriya to mantra japa, experience and touch that part of you that is undisturbed and absorbed
Establish a daily, steady, committed meditation practice. Learn the difference between having a mindfulness practice vs a meditation practice rooted in yogic intention: Laya, Nada, Samadhi.

Module 4

Energy

Hatha Yoga is Tantric, and Tantra is about Energy. Learn how energy works, its ‘laws’ and its endless manifestations
Explore how to become more sensitive to Prana – all pervading, life sustaining energy. Use your will to call it, collect it, transform it and use it through tantric meditations
Dive into the energetics of practices: from asana and pranayama to mudra and bandha, hatha yoga is all about energy manipulation and transformation
From gross to subtle: explore yogic techniques for energy soothing, expansion, transformation, dissolution – Laya. According to yoga, all is vibration.
Transform your practice in ritual: tend to your inner energetic fire and use it to burn away doubt and ignorance. Here is where we also burn away diluted and confusing concepts: from misconceptions around chakras and kundalini, let’s have some serious talk.

Module 5

Heart & Soul

What is spirituality? What is devotion? What is faith? In what way yoga is a spiritual practice? We start from here, and dive, really deep.
Bhakti Yoga: we study the foundations of this traditional path and its principles, allowing them to inspire and kindle our hearts. From kirtan to learning how to transform anything into a devotional act, this is where we touch the most loving and sweetest teachings of yoga
Yoga is pointing us towards moksha, liberation from Self (big S) ignorance, illumination, or kaivalya, undisturbed detachment. Classical Yoga, Advaita Vedanta and Tantric views of the Soul will help us unfold what this ‘liberation’ can look like and entail.
This is the time to dive deep into philosophy and mythology – and some sanskrit. It will be dense, it will be interesting, it will be deep, but I promise, it will be fun as well. Yes, of course we will study the Yoga Sutras, but also the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Bhagavad Gita – not the entire texts, but a fair amount!
Karma Yoga: practice selfless action. This is a traditional path of yoga, and one that can be life changing. In a world that pushes us towards constant egoic reasoning and behavior, it might feel both counterintuitive and extremely liberating. Yes, this is an active practice which you will be guided to perform daily, through small gestures

Module 6

Real Life

Practicum and Teaching Methodology: even if you don’t want to become a teacher, this course is a teacher training and this will be a big part of what you will learn. Leading others with confidence into practices that you embody
Teaching or not teaching? Some time will be devoted to teaching ethics and training your discernment. You will study many things, but you need time to absorb and practice before you share it. Let’s discuss what it means to share from the heart
Train your voice, body language and the art of holding space. Creating and crafting a place where people can learn from you is no small thing. Let’s understand how to make it happen in the safest and most grounded way
Yogaland: it’s a tough world out there. Part of this training will be dedicated to open discussions about the current yoga world and how to navigate – let’s say it – the immense nonsense surrounding our beloved practice. This also means talking money, ethical marketing, politics of yoga and more.
Learn how to do things properly: from setting up a course, having a professional insurance, hosting workshops, events, retreats. How to work legally, what should be your professional boundaries, ethics… and much, much more

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Dates, Location & Accommodation

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is divided into two immersive parts: 5 online weekends and a 2-week residential retreat in Fuerteventura.

Part 1: Online Weekends
Over five weekends, you’ll explore foundational topics, including the history, philosophy, and ethics of yoga, introductory hatha yoga techniques, anatomy basics, Sanskrit, and memorization of mantras and invocations. These sessions set the groundwork for a deep dive into yogic studies.

Part 2: Two Weeks Residential Immersion in Fuerteventura
The residential portion is held in a luxurious villa in Lajares, at the foothills of the Calderón Hondo volcano. Ayurvedic vegetarian and vegan meals are included.

This stage combines theory, hands-on workshops (āsana labs, prāṇāyāma, mudrā, and bandha practices), personal practice, and teacher practicums. While the location is serene and luxurious, this is not a retreat or holiday—it’s a rigorous training with about 8/10 hours of study and practice daily (one day off per week). Attendance is mandatory, and any missed sessions require written homework to make up.

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Details & Schedule

Dates of 5 online weekends: 2026 TBA

Dates of Residential Immersion: 2026 TBA

Where: Online on Zoom & in Person in Lajares, Fuerteventura, Spain

IMPORTANT: The training is valid only if undertaken in its entirety. Arriving late or leaving early is not allowed. You might need to book 1/2 extra night(s) in Fuerteventura. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to stay at the villa more nights. Please, make sure you are ready to commit to a full educational experience.

TIPICAL DAY:

Sādhana 7:15-8:15am

Breakfast 8:30-9:30am

Morning Session 9:30-12pm

Lunch & Break 12-1:30pm

Afternoon Session 1:30-5pm

Dinner 5-6pm

Evening Session 6-8pm

This training is like no other. We ask courageous questions, celebrate the truths that emerge, and release the nonsense of mainstream, shallow spirituality.

Accommodation Types

Studio Loft Ensuite– 2 pp share

Located in the first block of the villa, the Studio Loft offers a perfect blend of privacy and luxury. It features a private spacious living room with sofa, a large desk ideal for study, a separate cozy bedroom with two separate beds, an ensuite bathroom, and a charming sitting area. It also has private terrace area. This room is perfect for those seeking both high luxury, comfort and spaciousness.

Large Deluxe Double Room – 2 pp share

In the second block of the villa, this bright and airy room comes with two separate beds, an ensuite bathroom, and a practical desk for study and private exit to the garden, making it a versatile option for rest and relaxation.

Ensuite King Room – Private Room or Shared with a Friend

A stunning room with a king-size bed (indivisible) and a private bathroom, designed for a solo traveler seeking complete tranquility, privacy and elegance or 2 friends happy to share the king bed in their own space.

Twin Rooms Shared Bathroom – 2 pp share

There are two twin rooms, each with two single beds, which share a spacious bathroom. Perfect for those open to sharing the bathroom with up to three other guests in a friendly, communal atmosphere.

Shared Amenities

All rooms include wardrobes, high-speed internet, and comfortable furnishings.
The villa features a private pool, a large terrace, and breathtaking views of the Lajares volcano.
Mid-week cleaning is included to ensure your comfort throughout your stay.

Pricing

2026 Prices TBA

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You will remember this experience forever: weather your dream is to become a teacher or deepen your practice, I promise: you will leave the training with an immense sense of grounding, stable foundation to build upon.

The Price Includes

Tuition for the entire course
Printed Manual
10 days Online Training (5 weekends)
Accommodation for 14 nights during on-site training (and all amenities and cleaning)
All Meals during the residential part of the course except for the day off when only brunch will be served. Meals are vegan with vegetarian and gluten free options
Private Stunning Shala during class
Props & Mats use
200h Yoga Teacher Training Certificate approved by Yoga Alliance
Insurance during activities

The Price Does Not Include

Flights & airport transfer (transfers can be arranged at extra cost)
Extra meals on day off
Cancellation insurance
Recommended text books

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FAQs

Do I need to be an advanced yogi to join?

If by ‘advanced’ you mean that you have to be able to do many asanas, the answer is a bold: NO! Absolutely, you don’t need to be able to perform any particular asana – by the way, someone who can is not necessarily an advanced yogi! However, you do need to be a dedicated practitioner: have practiced yoga for about 1/2 years with love and consistency (any form of yoga!) and be very curious to delve into hatha yoga, tantra, bhakti, and all that is in the curriculum. What you need to be is a committed student!

What are the Pre-Requirements?

The programs at Nereya Yoga School (NYS) are designed to be deeply engaging on mental, emotional, energetic, and physical levels. These are immersive learning experiences, not holidays or retreats. Participants should be prepared for 10 hours of daily classes, with punctual attendance and compliance with NYS’s Code of Conduct.

The primary requirement is a full acknowledgment and acceptance of the challenges that may arise, along with a commitment to navigate and work through them with personal accountability.

Equally important is a genuine faith in the process and a foundational trust and respect for NYS as a school and its teachers. It is recommended that applicants have some prior experience with Hatha Yoga (1 year ideally) and NYS teachings, such as attending classes or workshops led by Carolina Benzi, either in person or online. You can read more about it here

There are no physical prerequisites to join—you don’t need to be flexible to participate. What is essential is a sincere desire to learn and the willingness to stay present, even in challenging moments.

Teaching after completing the program is not a requirement; many participants enroll for personal growth and inner exploration. However, to receive certification, all trainees must fully engage in the Practice Teach components of the program.

If you have any doubt, Carolina is more than happy to schedule a free call with you and assess your current situation!

What certification will I receive?

You will receive a certificate of completion from Nereya Yoga School which is registered school (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance. Therefore, the certificate will have a Yoga Alliance seal on it and it will indicate that you have completed a ‘200h Yoga Teacher Training Course’. However, in order to register with Yoga Alliance (YA) as a teacher (RYT), you will need to submit an application to YA independently. This process will be explained to you at the end of the training in case that’s something you want to do. Yoga Alliance is a globally recognized institution which imposes certain standards on yoga training, especially in Western settings. Nereya Yoga School’s 200h Trainings FAR EXCEED Yoga Alliance minimum requirements!

Do I need to be spiritual to join?

You don’t need to be a spiritual person already, but you need to be very open to explore this aspect of human culture and existence. Yoga is a spiritual practice, and spirituality cannot be removed from yoga: if you want to learn more about this practice, you need to be ok about learning more about spirituality and, in particular: hinduism, buddhism, jain and sikh culture, eastern philosophy, mystics and esoteric practices. You can also approach it just as an intellectual exercise, but you need to be very respectful of other’s devotional practice in case that’s not something that you personally connect with.

I don’t want to become a teacher, is this for me if I just want to deepen my practice?

Yes, absolutely. This training is also 100% a study course for practitioners and it is an incredible learning experience. However, you must take into account that it is NOT a retreat: it is rigorous, it is demanding physically, emotionally and energetically. Also, remember that part of the training is about learning to teach and share practices, so you have 2 options here: either try to do the practicums anyway and take it as a way to see if you have embodied what you have learned, or act as a student-only and help your fellow students to practice their own teaching skills. However, IN THIS LAST CASE you will NOT graduate and receive a diploma. To graduate you need to sit an exam and several practicums.

Is this training also a retreat?

No, it is not. Nereya Yoga School’s programs are challenging mentally, emotionally, energetically and physically. They are not retreats or holidays. There are eight/ten hours daily of classes and all classes must be attended on time, while following Nereya Yoga School’s Code of Conduct. Therefore, the most important requirement is the complete acknowledgment, acceptance and personal responsibility to meet, face and work with the challenge as it reveals itself.

Do I need to clean my room?

You are expected to be tidy, clean and very careful in anything you do. This is 100% part of your sadhana and yogic training process. Discipline, cleanliness and respect of others are yogic observances and practices you will be expected to integrate. We will absolutely have professionals coming to help us deep cleaning the premises every 3/4 days and a full change of towels and sheets will be done during the training.

HOWEVER, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO:

Make your bed every single day
Keep you room tidy, with clothes hanged or folded neatly, shoes outside or in appropriate location, books and manuals never on the floor. Dirty clothes always kept away in a separate bag ready for laundry.
Be mindful of trash disposal and clean after yourself if you use any facility/appliance
Take a shower after every physical practice
Clean your feet regularly as you will often walk/practice barefoot
Clean your hands carefully as you may often touch others to learn how bodies move/learn hands on assists

YES, we WILL check that you observe all of this. This is Saucha – yogic cleanliness.

What are the Graduation Requirements?

To obtain the Nereya Yoga School (NYS) 200-hour certification, students must meet the following requirements:

Complete and submit all pre-training assignments.
Attend every scheduled session of the contact hours punctually.
Demonstrate competence during the practicum portion of the program and exam.
Transition to a vegetarian diet at least one month before the training begins* and maintain a vegetarian/vegan diet throughout the onsite immersion.
Abstain from alcohol and recreational drugs for at least one month before the training*. While onsite, no alcohol, drug use, or smoking of any kind is permitted.

*this is mostly a suggestion in order to feel good during the training and not to experience an abrupt change in your diet or nervous system while onsite. If your diet is omnivore or you are used to drinking and smoking, changing and quitting it all together without having done a transition period is not recommendable!

NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED ON THESE RULES.

What is the Cancellation Policy?

Deposits secure your spot on the training and are not refundable. Refunds for the balance payments vary depending on timing. A detailed document will be provided to you explaining everything before you sign up. But just to summarize:

For cancellation requests submitted with more than 60 days of the training date: You may transfer to a future program or choose to get refunded 100% of total amount (less deposit, which is never refundable).

There are no refunds for cancellation requests submitted within 60 days of training date, no exceptions.

Nobody books with the intention of cancelling, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend or complete the program or for arriving late or leaving early.

In the extremely unlikely instance that we are forced to cancel the training, you will be refunded 100%, including the deposit. HOWEVER WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL EXPENSES REFUND (eg: flights). Purchase a travel insurance if you are unsure.

Can I take someone with me who is not doing the course?

Nereya Yoga School (NYS) Teacher Trainings are created exclusively for enrolled participants, fostering a focused and immersive environment. Only individuals registered for the training or those explicitly authorized by NYS management are permitted to remain on the premises. As such, the presence of unauthorized, unregistered guests is not allowed.

This policy ensures that all participants can fully engage in the experience and that the integrity of the program is upheld.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these guidelines.

Can I attend only part of the training?

We are very sorry, but no.

This training has to be taken fully, rigorously and timely.

If you wish to participate in a shorter program, check our YACEP courses.

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