23 Day Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training in India (Goa)
23 Day Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training in India (Goa)
EISRA Wellness Resort, Unnamed Road, Querim, Goa 403524, India
Up to 10 in group
Dec 3 - 25, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Yoga Alliance–certified 200 Hour Teacher Training (RYS 200)
- Training led personally by Sukhvinder Singh Chaitanya with over 20,000 hours of global teaching experience
- Study in North Goa near serene Querim Beach, surrounded by lush nature and wooden cottages
- Learn and practice Therapeutic Yin Yoga, functional anatomy and energetic principles, Chinese TCM philosophy
- Practice and develop multiple meditation techniques ( Active, passive, Traditional and Short) for therapeutic and daily life application
- Learn and apply mudras, mantras and bandhas in healing and meditation practices
- Study classical yoga philosophy from the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Experience Laughter Yoga and Meditation (online) and earn a Laughter Yoga Leader certification
- Refine teaching methodology including alignment, adjustments, cueing and confident class delivery
- Receive Ayurvedic massage, doctor consultation, herbal teas and post-training support
- Self-reflective module worth $200 included for personal growth and inner awareness
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Sukhvinder Singh (Chaitanya) is an E RYT 500, YACEP, and the founder and director of Yoga Chaitanya International Institute, known for its traditional and therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training programs in India. With more than 20000 hours of experience across 40 plus Yoga Teacher Training batches and retreats in India, Russia, Lebanon, Thailand, Taiwan, China, and Bali, he is recognized for a teaching style that blends structure, clarity, and meditative depth.
Born into a spiritual Sikh family, he began studying yogic and Vedic philosophy at the age of thirteen. After completing engineering and spending nearly a decade in corporate life, he shifted his focus to yoga, meditation, and inner work. His training includes long term practice in meditation therapies such as Mystic Rose, No Mind, Born Again, and Vipassana, which influence his approach to emotional balance and self awareness.
Sukhvinder is certified in Hatha Yoga from Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, a subsidiary of the Bihar School of Yoga, and trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Therapy, and Ayurveda based practices as an E RYT 500 Yoga Alliance teacher. He is also a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher from the International Laughter Yoga University and a Meditation Teacher trained at Osho International Pune.
At Yoga Chaitanya International Institute, he leads the Yoga Chaitanya 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India in Goa and Dharamshala, with specializations in Yoga Therapy, Yin and Meditation, and Ashtanga Yin. His teaching combines alignment, philosophy, breathwork, functional awareness, and meditative stillness, helping students connect traditional yogic wisdom with practical, modern understanding.
He also writes and shares knowledge on OM Yoga Magazine, Elephant Journal, Insight Timer, and through his Yoga Chaitanya YouTube channels in English and Hindi, offering guidance in yoga, meditation, philosophy, and mindfulness.
His work forms part of the Yoga Chaitanya 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India series.
Details of this retreat
Yoga Chaitanya 200 Hour Yin Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training in Goa, India is designed for students who wish to deepen their practice, understand Yin methodology, and learn to guide meditation with clarity. Set in a quiet coastal village in North Goa near Querim Beach, Yoga Chaitanya offers a peaceful residential environment with wooden rooms, nature, and small batches that support reflection, stillness, and focused learning.
Rooted in traditional yogic study and adapted for modern practitioners, the course integrates fascia-based Yin Yoga, functional anatomy, meridian foundations, pranayama, meditation techniques, mudras, bandhas, mantra, yoga philosophy, sequencing, teaching methodology, and Laughter Yoga into a structured system of practice and instruction. Guided by Sukhvinder Singh Chaitanya, an E-RYT 500 and YACEP teacher with over 20,000 hours of international teaching experience, the training combines precise methodology with contemplative depth.
Graduates earn a Yoga Alliance aligned RYS-200 certification in Yin Yoga and Meditation and develop the skills to design and teach safe, structured Yin, Yinyasa (Yin + Yang) classes and meditation sessions. You will learn long-held postures, prop use, functional alignment, breath awareness, active, passive and traditional meditation methods, sequencing principles, practicum delivery, and ethical teaching responsibility. Upon completion, you receive two certifications: 200 Hour Yin Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training from Yoga Chaitanya International Institute and Laughter Yoga Leader from the International Laughter Yoga University.
This program is part of the Yoga Chaitanya 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India series, offered in Goa and the Himalayas across Yoga Therapy, Yin and Meditation, and Ashtanga and Yin specializations.
Rooted in traditional yogic study and adapted for modern practitioners, the course integrates fascia-based Yin Yoga, functional anatomy, meridian foundations, pranayama, meditation techniques, mudras, bandhas, mantra, yoga philosophy, sequencing, teaching methodology, and Laughter Yoga into a structured system of practice and instruction. Guided by Sukhvinder Singh Chaitanya, an E-RYT 500 and YACEP teacher with over 20,000 hours of international teaching experience, the training combines precise methodology with contemplative depth.
Graduates earn a Yoga Alliance aligned RYS-200 certification in Yin Yoga and Meditation and develop the skills to design and teach safe, structured Yin, Yinyasa (Yin + Yang) classes and meditation sessions. You will learn long-held postures, prop use, functional alignment, breath awareness, active, passive and traditional meditation methods, sequencing principles, practicum delivery, and ethical teaching responsibility. Upon completion, you receive two certifications: 200 Hour Yin Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training from Yoga Chaitanya International Institute and Laughter Yoga Leader from the International Laughter Yoga University.
This program is part of the Yoga Chaitanya 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India series, offered in Goa and the Himalayas across Yoga Therapy, Yin and Meditation, and Ashtanga and Yin specializations.
Schedule
During the four weeks, the daily schedule will remain the same, but the subjects will change according to the program.
07:15 - 8:45 Yoga Asana Practice (Led / Mysore style)
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast / self-study
10:15 - 11:00 Ayurveda Class
11:00 - 1:00 Asana lab, alignment, teaching curriculum
1.00 - 14.30 Lunch and rest / self-study
14:30 - 15.30 Yoga philosophy
15:30 - 15:45 Tea break
15:45 - 16:30 Pranayama, mudras theory and practice
16:30 - 17.30 Meditation / Yin yoga
19:00 - 19:30 Dinner
07:15 - 8:45 Yoga Asana Practice (Led / Mysore style)
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast / self-study
10:15 - 11:00 Ayurveda Class
11:00 - 1:00 Asana lab, alignment, teaching curriculum
1.00 - 14.30 Lunch and rest / self-study
14:30 - 15.30 Yoga philosophy
15:30 - 15:45 Tea break
15:45 - 16:30 Pranayama, mudras theory and practice
16:30 - 17.30 Meditation / Yin yoga
19:00 - 19:30 Dinner
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Yoga Chaitanya International Institute, EISRA Wellness Resort, Unnamed Road, Querim, Goa 403524, India
Directions
The retreat is held at EISRA Wellness Resort, Gadachvada, near HDFC ATM, Kery, Querim, North Goa (403524), India.
The nearest international airport is Manohar International Airport (GOX), located about 35–40 minutes from the resort.
You can also arrive via Goa International Airport (Dabolim – GOI), approximately 2- 2.5 hours away.
We recommend taking a prepaid taxi or requesting an arranged pickup for a smooth transfer to the resort.
The nearest international airport is Manohar International Airport (GOX), located about 35–40 minutes from the resort.
You can also arrive via Goa International Airport (Dabolim – GOI), approximately 2- 2.5 hours away.
We recommend taking a prepaid taxi or requesting an arranged pickup for a smooth transfer to the resort.
Accommodation
This is a beautiful and peaceful place. The Resort has a clean, pollution-free, hygienic atmosphere and efficient 24×7 staff. The center provides simple and clean single and shared rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. All rooms have a balcony and a chair, a table, and appropriate lighting. There is a security guard at night for the safety of the students. Also, some common areas and entrances are under CCTV surveillance for security purposes. There is a parking space for cars / scooters as well. The center includes a vegetarian restaurant. Wi-Fi and filtered drinking water are always available in the kitchen area.
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Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
You will stay at EISRA Wellness Resort in North Goa, India. This is a beautiful and peaceful place. The Resort has a clean, pollution-free, hygienic atmosphere.
The resort is near beautiful Querim Beach (North Goa). The resort has wooden cottages, located in the lush green hills of the beautiful village. The location provides a peaceful, nature-filled environment that enhances the yogic and meditative experience.
The resort is near beautiful Querim Beach (North Goa). The resort has wooden cottages, located in the lush green hills of the beautiful village. The location provides a peaceful, nature-filled environment that enhances the yogic and meditative experience.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
At Yoga Chaitanya, food is medicine. Fresh vegetarian meals are served daily: breakfast, lunch, dinner, prepared with yogic principles, local ingredients and hygienic cooking to preserve prana.
What's Included
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program and complete curriculum
- Daily yoga practice: Yin Yoga & Yinyasa style
- Daily pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting
- Yoga Philosophy, functional anatomy and teaching methodology
- Study materials and Yoga TTC manual
- Experience Laughter Yoga and Meditation (online) and Laughter Yoga offline practical classes
- 23 nights of accommodation (shared or private based on selection)
- Three Vegetarian meals prepared with Yogic & Ayurvedic principles
- Filtered drinking water, tea, coffee, herbal teas and fruits
- Use of yoga hall, mats, props and learning spaces
- Wi-Fi access in common areas
- Certificate from Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200)
- Guidance from experienced teachers and personal mentorship
- Airport pick-up & drop assistance (on request)
- Weekend activities (on request)
- Community support, sharing circles and reflective practices
- Personalized mentorship and small batch size (10–12 students) for focused guidance
- Complimentary Ayurvedic massage, doctor consultation, and herbal tea pack
- Self-reflective module worth $200 included for personal growth and inner awareness
- Post-training guidance and apprenticeship opportunities with Yoga Chaitanya
- Discounts for future TTC programs and a $100 referral bonus for referring a friend
What's Not Included
- Airfare to and from India
- Airport pick-up and drop (available at extra cost)
- Travel insurance or medical insurance
- Visa fees and passport-related expenses
- Personal expenses such as shopping or laundry
- Extra meals, snacks or beverages outside the provided menu
- Ayurvedic treatments or massages (optional add-ons)
- Outdoor excursions not listed in the program
- Private consultations or personal therapy sessions
- Any additional nights of accommodation beyond program dates
- Transportation for personal sightseeing or activities
- Yoga mats or props for personal use (available to borrow only)
- Late check-out or early check-in fees
- Emergency medical care or hospital charges
- Anything not specifically listed in the “What’s Included” section
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