The word ‘yoga’ is not new to us anymore but often misunderstood by many. When someone says the word ‘yoga’ the first thing that comes to our mind is probably asanas or meditation. But yoga is much more than that. As Sadhguru says the word ‘yoga’ means “that which brings you to reality.”

Many of us have turned to yoga to find the peace within us. Some people opt for yoga studios near their house whereas some go a level higher and decide to come out of their comfort zone by opting for yoga retreats or yoga teacher training. An intensive yoga teacher training could be all that you need to unplug from the mundane routine and connect with your mind, body and soul surrounded by nature.

By joining a yoga teacher training, you will rediscover yourself and engage with your surroundings. You will be able to meet like-minded people while being in the training and together you will live yoga every day. Also, you will be a certified yoga teacher at the end of the training and you will have the skills and mental ability to teach yoga to others. If you love yoga and are looking for personal transformation, personal growth and self care then yoga teacher training might be the right option.

You can decide your type of destination for yoga teacher training from the following:

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   Rishikesh, India

Do you want to experience yoga in the place of its origin? If yes, then India is the place for you. India is the birthplace of yoga stating its origin around 5,000 years back.

India is where the roots of yoga are. The teaching and practice of yoga is not new to India and has been here since many ages. The philosophies of yoga taught in the whole world are taken from India. You can choose yoga schools depending upon the type of yoga they practice. Different yoga schools practice different types of yoga.

Here, you will get all the ancient knowledge related to yoga to become a successful practitioner. Practicing yoga in its birthplace coupled with nature and beautiful mountains and beaches will make your experience a notch higher. Yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is one of the most well known training in the world. People from all walks of life travel to Rishikesh to experience yoga in its purest form!

Ayurveda will be the ‘cherry on the cake’ for you while being here. You will lead a balanced life in the hands of yoga and Ayurveda which will surely make you the yogi you want or aspire to be. It will be a life changing experience for you which you will impart to others for the rest of your life.

2. Mysuru, India

Mysuru offers beautiful views of mountains and practicing yoga here will be a treat for you.  It is a home to many palaces, temples and adventures of trekking. You can also explore the city in and around and also experience trekking in the area along with yoga.

3. Goa, India

Goa screams beaches and holiday. People from all over the world visit Goa to attend yoga teacher training. Many places in Goa offer yoga teacher training which are different from each other depending upon the style of yoga. There are many schools of yoga in Goa that offer both yoga retreats and yoga teacher training. Surrounded by beaches, Goa could be your perfect destination for holidays combined with yoga teacher training.

4. Dharamshala, India

Dharamshala is a beautiful place nestled in the Himalayas. It is under the serene Himalayan Dhauladhar snow range which makes it a beautiful location with nature and spirituality. It is the headquarters of Buddhists home of H.H. Dalai Lama. It has become a famous destination to study Tibetan culture. Yoga teacher training in Dharamshala can bring a spiritual transformation to you and enable you to begin your career in yoga with an enhanced experience.

5. Kerala, India 

Kerala is home to clean beaches and backwaters and full of natural reserves. It is the land of origin of the very famous martial art form – Kalaripayattu and Ayurveda. All of these serve as the perfect environment and resources to rediscover yourself and transform your body, mind and soul. Experiencing yoga teacher training in Kerala will be a life changing experience for you as you will learn yoga in its most authentic form.

6. Nepal

Nepal is home to beautiful landscapes and majestic massifs which makes it a great place for yoga teacher training. Also, the culture is closely related to the roots of yoga as the people are mostly Hindu or Buddhist. It has a rich culture surrounded by the beauty of nature. Nepal is famous for trekking and hiking. You can also combine both the experiences of yoga and trekking or hiking while being there.

7. Bali, Indonesia 

Bali is synonymous to beautiful beaches and is the land of many islands which makes the place a good choice to start your yoga teacher training. You will be able to see the Hindu tradition in the culture and religion of Bali. It has beautiful temples around which will make your experience a fulfilling one. You can enhance your training experience by exploring the art galleries and local markets of Bali. You can immerse yourself in yoga and emerge out as an enthusiastic instructor.

8. Thailand

Thailand is a wonderful choice to get started with your 300 hour yoga teacher training. You can travel cheap here which will add to your experience along with yoga. Buddhism is the main religion in this country and learning about it will add another feather to your cap. You can also explore the culture and delicious food of Thailand which will make your experience more enriching.

9. Costa Rica

Beautiful beaches and jungles make Costa Rica a wonderful place to start your yoga teacher training. You can explore the place which is small and therefore, traveling becomes very easy here. You will be able to unwind, connect with nature and rediscover yourself. You will not regret to invest your time and money here which will lead to your success of becoming a yoga instructor.

10. Portugal 

Surrounded by the ocean, Portugal can be your dreamy destination to enroll in a yoga teacher training. In order to become a certified yoga instructor you should first complete a 200 hour yoga teacher training. The beautiful beaches and mountains make Portugal a wonderful place for yoga teacher training. Also, you can add other adventures like surfing and hiking in your trip to have an enriching experience.