21-Day 200-Hour Hatha & Somatic Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India Copy Copy Copy Copy
21-Day 200-Hour Hatha & Somatic Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India Copy Copy Copy Copy
next to Ganpat Parsekar Collage, Arambol, Goa 403524, India
Up to 14 in group
March 1 - 21, 2027
Retreat Highlights
- 21-Day 200-Hour Hatha & Somatic Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India
About this Retreat
About 15 years ago, Merle Vayura came to yoga while searching for something to feel grounded and at home within. What began as a practice to find balance gradually blossomed into a deep love and lifelong path. Today, as a 700h+ Yoga Teacher, Merle shares Hatha, Vinyasa, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and Somatic practices with the same intention: to create space where people can feel safe, alive, and connected.
With a background in architecture and design, Merle learned to see the body as a sacred space ntelligent, beautiful, and full of wisdom. For her, yoga is not about performance, but about presence, creativity, and remembering who we truly are.
Sonal Paladini is a yoga teacher, retreat leader, and meditation guide who blends classical yoga with somatic movement, breathwork, and yogic ritual. She is an E-RYT 200 and a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider), with 5.5 years of teaching experience and a lifetime of personal practice.
Sonal’s teaching focuses on making yoga an embodied, practical tool for transformation aligning breath, body, and awareness so that shifts happen on physical, emotional, and energetic levels. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces where students can deepen their practice, reconnect with themselves, and build the confidence to share yoga authentically.
Details of this retreat
Step into a transformative 21-day journey where traditional Hatha Yoga meets modern Somatic Movement in the vibrant surroundings of Arambol, Goa.
This Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour Teacher Training is designed for those who want to deepen their practice, reconnect with their intuition, and become confident, authentic yoga teachers. Rather than focusing solely on physical postures, this training explores the relationship between body, breath, mind, and nervous system through an integrated approach to yoga and embodiment.
Throughout the course, you'll study Hatha Yoga, meditation, pranayama, yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and somatic practices in a supportive and intimate learning environment with a maximum of 14 students. Daily practice is complemented by workshops, self-reflection, cultural experiences, and personal mentorship from an international team of experienced teachers.
Whether your goal is to teach professionally or simply experience profound personal growth, this training provides the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to carry yoga beyond the mat and into everyday life.
Set in a peaceful hilltop campus surrounded by nature and just minutes from Arambol Beach, Sohum Yoga School offers a nurturing space where learning, community, and transformation unfold together.
This Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour Teacher Training is designed for those who want to deepen their practice, reconnect with their intuition, and become confident, authentic yoga teachers. Rather than focusing solely on physical postures, this training explores the relationship between body, breath, mind, and nervous system through an integrated approach to yoga and embodiment.
Throughout the course, you'll study Hatha Yoga, meditation, pranayama, yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and somatic practices in a supportive and intimate learning environment with a maximum of 14 students. Daily practice is complemented by workshops, self-reflection, cultural experiences, and personal mentorship from an international team of experienced teachers.
Whether your goal is to teach professionally or simply experience profound personal growth, this training provides the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to carry yoga beyond the mat and into everyday life.
Set in a peaceful hilltop campus surrounded by nature and just minutes from Arambol Beach, Sohum Yoga School offers a nurturing space where learning, community, and transformation unfold together.
Schedule
Daily Schedule (Sample Schedule)
7:00 – 9:00 AM Shatkarma (cleansing practices), Pranayama & Morning Asana Practice
9:00 – 10:30 AM Breakfast & Journaling
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Yoga Philosophy
12:00 – 12:30 PM Tea & Fresh Juice Break
12:30 – 2:00 PM Alignment & Asana Lab
2:00 – 4:00 PM Lunch Break & Self-Study
4:00 – 5:30 PM Yoga Anatomy or Specialized Workshop
5:30 – 6:00 PM Afternoon Tea
6:00 – 7:00 PM Evening Asana Practice, Workshop, or Kirtan
7:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 – 8:30 PM Meditation or Yoga Nidra
Training Structure
18 active learning days (Sundays off)
2 full days off
3 half-days for rest and exploration
Weekly workshops
Saturdays cultural excursions
Schedule may vary slightly depending on guest teachers and special events.
7:00 – 9:00 AM Shatkarma (cleansing practices), Pranayama & Morning Asana Practice
9:00 – 10:30 AM Breakfast & Journaling
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Yoga Philosophy
12:00 – 12:30 PM Tea & Fresh Juice Break
12:30 – 2:00 PM Alignment & Asana Lab
2:00 – 4:00 PM Lunch Break & Self-Study
4:00 – 5:30 PM Yoga Anatomy or Specialized Workshop
5:30 – 6:00 PM Afternoon Tea
6:00 – 7:00 PM Evening Asana Practice, Workshop, or Kirtan
7:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 – 8:30 PM Meditation or Yoga Nidra
Training Structure
18 active learning days (Sundays off)
2 full days off
3 half-days for rest and exploration
Weekly workshops
Saturdays cultural excursions
Schedule may vary slightly depending on guest teachers and special events.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Sohum yoga school, next to Ganpat Parsekar Collage, Arambol, Goa 403524, India
Directions
The nearest airport is Goa International Airport (also known as Manohar International Airport) in North Goa. From there, Arambol is approximately a 1 to 1.5 hour drive depending on traffic. The Dabolim International Airport is around 1.5 to 2 hours from Arambol. You can book a pre-paid taxi at the airport or arrange a private transfer. We provide booking support to help you sort your airport transfer before you arrive.
Accommodation
The accommodation is at Dragonfly, a hilltop venue surrounded by nature, approximately 5 minutes from the centre of Arambol. It has a large garden, a swimming pool, a yoga shala, and the Garden of Dreams cafe on-site. The setting is designed for both focus and ease, with a slow, conscious community atmosphere. We offer unique bohemian style rooms which offer comfort and create a sense of calm. We offer 3 options: a female dorm, a male dorm, and private rooms. Dorm rooms include a single bed, shared bathroom with hot water, Wi-Fi, AC, access to the pool, and the on-site cafe. Private rooms include a double bed (or twin-sharing upon request), private bathroom, hot water, Wi-Fi, AC, pool access, and cafe access.
Mixed Dorm - Program Price + Accommodation + excl. Tax
Private Room - Program Price + Accommodation + excl. Tax
Female Dorm - Program Price + Accommodation + excl. Tax
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
We are based at Dragonfly, a lush hilltop venue located next to Ganpat Parsekar College in Arambol, North Goa. It is approximately a 5-minute drive from the centre of Arambol and sits surrounded by nature, with a yoga shala, pool, garden, and on-site cafe.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- The program includes 21 days of immersive training covering Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Anatomy and Physiology, Teaching Methodology, Yoga Philosophy, and Somatic Movement. Also included are daily meals (breakfast, fresh juice, lunch, afternoon chai, and dinner), all yoga props, a personal training manual, a goodie bag, weekly excursions and workshops, and your Yoga Alliance certification exam and certification upon completion. Accommodation is included when you choose a dorm or private room package.
What's Not Included
- international flights, airport transfers (though booking support is provided), travel insurance, visa costs, and meals on Saturday nights, Sundays, the day of arrival, and the day of departure. We have an on-site cafe for those meals.
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