Yoga Teacher Training in Colombia:
Ashram Living, Culture & Beach Retreat
March 26 – April 16, 2026
Aug 13 – Sept 3, 2026
Welcome to our transformative International
Yoga Teacher Training
Begin your path in the lush mountains of Cali, Colombia, immersed in the rhythm of ashram life — surrounded by tropical rivers, vibrant greenery, and the peaceful energy of the Andes. Then continue your journey to the Caribbean coast, where the jungle meets the sea in Tayrona National Park — a space of reflection, joy, and deep integration.
Colombian culture, sacred practice, and natural beauty come together in a transformative blend of tradition and modern embodiment. This experience offers more than a certification — it’s a return to presence, purpose, and inner clarity.
Ashram tradition. Modern transformation. Sacred connection. Breathe. Practice. Remember.
Deepen your practice through sacred tradition, nature, and the vibrant spirit of Colombia.
About the Course
This intensive training will help you cultivate a deep sense of self-respect and inner honor, while strengthening your ability to live a more meaningful, beautiful, and conscious life — both inwardly and outwardly.
Recommended for yoga practitioners, teachers, or anyone who feels called to deepen their understanding of the yogic path and integrate it into everyday life.
“See the beauty within and around you.”
General information
Estimated time
22-day immersive Yoga Teacher Training and personal transformation retreat.
Prerequisites
No previous yoga experience or specific physical level is required. This training is open to all levels — from complete beginners to experienced practitioners and teachers.
Course Recommendations
During the training, and especially while staying at the ashram, we recommend following a vegetarian diet and avoiding coffee, alcohol, and cigarettes to support the process of purification, clarity, and deep connection.
Locations
• Farallones Mountains (Cali, Colombia)
Nestled in the Andes, just 15 minutes by car from the historic San Antonio neighborhood, our ashram offers a peaceful and sacred setting for deep practice.
• Tayrona National Natural Park
A stunning coastal reserve where the jungle meets the Caribbean Sea — the perfect place to rest, integrate, and connect with nature.
Locations
• Santa Marta
Explore the vibrant boardwalk, colonial streets, and local culture of this historic Caribbean city.
• Palomino
A magical coastal town where river, jungle, and ocean meet — ideal for relaxation, reflection, and celebration.
To enrich your yoga journey, this training includes immersive cultural and nature-based excursions — first in the lush mountains and vibrant streets of Cali, and later along Colombia’s magical Caribbean coast. These experiences are designed to ground your practice in the land, connect with ancestral traditions, and awaken your senses to the beauty of Colombia.
Excursions in the Cali Region
Hike and swim in Pance, part of the Farallones National Park — a virgin tropical river and trail through pristine Andean nature
• Cultural and gastronomic city tour with local street food, tropical fruit tasting, and visits to artisan and produce markets
• Cali-style salsa class, embracing the joyful rhythm of Colombia’s dance capital
• Meditative walk to “La Virgen” viewpoint, with panoramic views over the entire city
Excursions on the Caribbean Coast
• Visit to Santa Marta, exploring its colonial charm and coastal energy
• Day trip to Tayrona National Natural Park, with its stunning beaches and wild jungle landscapes
• Cultural exchange with a Kogui indigenous village, connecting with ancestral wisdom and spiritual perspective
• River tubing — a peaceful float through the jungle down to the Caribbean Sea
• Visit to Palomino, a soulful village where the river, jungle, and ocean meet — a space to rest, reflect, and reconnect
Yoga Style
We also incorporate elements of AcroYoga, Thai Massage, Yin Yoga, and Restorative Yoga, offering unique classes that help students feel connected to themselves and to each other in a playful and meaningful way.
This method is taught through Yogendra Colombia by Shyamvallabhi Devi Dasi, an experienced teacher devoted to yoga as a path of healing, expression, and inner transformation.
Curriculum
In the first phase, we focus on the foundations of yoga practice — both the philosophical roots and the physical adjustments that support refinement in alignment and awareness.
The second phase is about applying these alignment principles and deepening the physical practice. Students begin to embody what they’ve learned and expand their personal experience of asana and breath.
In the third phase, we integrate all aspects of the practice and begin developing teaching methodology and hands-on adjustment skills. Students gradually transition into the role of teacher while remaining deeply connected to their own practice.
This process allows teaching and personal practice to become meaningful, integrated, and relevant to each student’s unique understanding of yoga.
Tayrona National Natural Park - Santa Marta
One of the park’s most impressive features is its ability to blend jungle with the sea, creating spectacular landscapes where you can walk through lush trails and, within minutes, reach beaches.
Tayrona has great cultural significance as it is home to indigenous communities like the Koguis, who consider the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where the park is located, as a sacred place.
Also in Santa Marta, spirituality is marked by a deep connection to nature and local traditions. The Sierra Nevada, considered a sacred place by indigenous peoples, is a center for spiritual practices and ceremonies aimed at maintaining harmony with the natural environment.
The region’s natural beauty and tranquil surroundings provide an ideal setting for meditation and spiritual growth.
What you will learn?
This training offers a comprehensive, embodied, and spiritually grounded curriculum to support your personal growth, inner clarity, and teaching ability. You will explore:
- Daily Meditation & Pranayama for focus, presence, and nervous system regulation
- Bhakti Yoga through mantras, devotional chanting (Kirtan), and sacred ritual
- Introduction to Vedic Philosophy: Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, and yogic teachings to help you understand your dharma and the unique gifts you have to offer
- Vedic Astrology: Use your birth chart as a sacred map for self-realization and spiritual alignment
- Human Design: Discover your energetic blueprint, aura type, and how to align with your natural way of making decisions
- Ayurveda: Learn the foundational principles of this ancient system of healing, including daily routines (dinacharya), self-care, seasonal balance, and understanding your constitution (dosha)
- Living Yoga: Integrate yogic theory into daily life through lifestyle, intention, and community
- Karma Yoga: Experience the power of selfless service as a spiritual practice
- The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga and their relevance to modern living
Bandhas, Drishtis & Ashtanga Vinyasa Fundamentals
- Personal Practice & Sequencing for sustainable inner growth
- Fundamentals of AcroYoga & Thai Massage, led by an internationally certified trainer
- Yin & Restorative Yoga to access deep healing, softness, and surrender
- Sanskrit names, alignment principles & modifications for 65 foundational postures
- Teaching Methodology: structure, presence, voice, and creating impact
- Hands-on Adjustments: how to assist postures safely and intuitively
- How to Teach with Intention: bringing purpose and depth into your classes
- Universal Principles of Alignment: to prevent injury and support energetic flow
- The Qualities of a Yoga Instructor: devotion, humility, clarity, and compassion
- How to Lead a Class: guided practice, feedback, and confidence building
- Daily Yoga Philosophy Classes focused on spiritual alignment and self-empowerment
- Therapeutic and Alignment-Based Asana Practice: learn to guide classes that support pain-free living and body awareness
This is a 200 hour course. After successfully completing the course you will receive a Certification from the Bhakti Yoga School and join an international community of over 1,000 teachers graduated from the BYS!
You will also be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance, an internationally recognized certification.
Daily Schedule
Mornings
Pranayama and Meditation
Kirtan Mantras with traditional Indian Instruments
Vedic Philosophy Class
Breakfast
Yogic Theory and Philosophy Class
Asana Study
Experiential Yoga Class
Afternoon
Lunch
Rest and Seva (Selfless Service)
Yogic Theory and Philosophy Class
Asana Study (Postures)
Kirtan Meditation and Philosophy Class, Hikes, Ceremonies, Group Dynamic Activity or Yoga Class
Dinner
Investment
Internacional price
Includes:
Shared double room accommodation, all meals, full training program, ceremonies, and excursions.
Deposit to reserve your space: $500 USD
Private room upgrade available: Add $15 USD per day
(total $286 USD) for a private room, subject to availability.
What's included
- A comprehensive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training curriculum
- Certification eligibility with Yoga Alliance
- 22 days / 21 nights of accommodation in two sacred locations (mountain ashram + beach retreat)
- 3 nourishing vegetarian farm-to-table meals per day (Ayurveda-inspired, sattvic)
- Herbal teas and refreshments throughout the course
- Daily yoga, pranayama, meditation, and kirtan sessions
- Theory, anatomy, Ayurveda, and teaching methodology classes
- Restorative, yin, and therapeutic yoga practices
- Bhakti yoga immersion: mantra chanting, sacred rituals, and devotional philosophy
- Group integration, journaling, and community sharing
- Participation in ceremonies and healing practices
- Cacao and rose ceremony
- All included excursions, such as:
- Visit to Tayrona National Park and wild beaches
- Cultural city tours in Cali and Santa Marta
- River tubing from the jungle to the Caribbean Sea
- Visit to a Kogui indigenous community
- Nature walks and meditative hikes to sacred viewpoints
- Graduation ceremony and certificate of completion
- Continued access to support and global community after the course
What’s Not Included
• Domestic flight from Cali to Santa Marta (approx. $115–$130 USD)
• Transportation from Cali airport to the ashram (approx. $25 USD by taxi)
• Extra nights before or after the training (available upon request)
• Personal expenses (snacks, shopping, etc.)
• Optional activities not listed in the program
• Visa or entry fees, if required
International Instructors
Shyam Vallabi Devi Dasi
Shyam Vallabhi Devi Dasi, also known as Samantha Miller, is an Ayurvedic and Yoga therapist and teacher with more than two decades of experience guiding holistic healing processes. Her journey began in 2001 and since then she has deepened her practice and teaching in South America, India, the United States and Asia. She is the founder of Yogendra Ashram in Cali, Colombia.
He received his certification in Ayurveda in India in 2008 and continues to study with renowned teachers such as Divya Altar and Dr. Vinod, with whom he completed an advanced certification in Ayurveda and Panchakarma. She travels regularly to India to further deepen her knowledge of the tradition and also to guide students to experience the sacred practices of Ayurveda.
In the world of yoga, Shyamvallabhi has been trained in multiple disciplines: Therapeutic Yoga, Anusara, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Hatha Vinyasa. She is a pioneer of AcroYoga in South America and Asia since 2008 and founder of the Bhakti Yoga School (BYS) 500-hour advanced studio in 2013.
Her approach is truly holistic, integrating knowledge of anatomy, Ayurvedic massage, cranio-sacral therapy, marma points, traditional Thai massage, Reiki, Breema and Vedic astrology. She is also certified as a Human Design reader and is a practitioner and initiate in the Bhakti Yoga tradition under the guidance of Srila Bhakti Kavi Atulananda Maharaj and Chaitanya Nitai Das.
Her passion is to guide others to reconnect with their essence, release blockages and find health, harmony and purpose through Ayurveda, Yoga and spirituality.
Chaitanya Nitai Das
International Yoga Teacher and Director of the Bhakti Yoga School.
Chaitanya is the Director and Founder of the Bhakti Yoga School, with ashrams in Cusco, Peru, and Cali, Colombia. With over 35 years of teaching experience and over 1500 students graduated, Chaitanya continues to share timeless wisdom and yoga techniques for one’s well-being.
His focus is the path of Bhakti Yoga and was initiated in the Vedic traditions of India by his teacher Bhakti Kavi Atulananda Acharya Maharaj.
Chaitanya is one of the first South Americans to be certified in Vedic Astrology in India, as well as to offer international yoga teacher training courses in South America.
He organizes Teacher Training Courses (TTCs) for aspiring practitioners and also conducts annual workshops and retreats in South America, USA, Europe and India.
Important
During your stay at the Yogendra Center we ask that you follow the following rules to maintain harmony and promote growth and transformation.
Respects the peaceful atmosphere of the Center by choosing positive actions, words and attitudes.
All Ashram participants agree to arrive punctually in the mornings for the meditation and yoga program.
This is a 100% alcohol, cigarette and drug free space. We encourage and invite you not to drink, smoke, drink coffee or use drugs during your stay so that you can make the most of your stay here.
This is a lacto-vegetarian home. We ask that you do not consume animal products (except dairy products) while on the premises. No meat or eggs on the property.
We ask that you treat this space as a temple and keep the public spaces and your room clean. This includes the type and volume of your music and keeping your personal items out of public spaces.
We practice noble silence between 9:00pm and 7:00am.
We close the main gate of the Ashram at 8:30pm.
If you are participating in an Ashram program you may decide to go out in the afternoons or evenings. However, we recommend that you focus on the yoga course and follow the vegetarian, caffeine and drug free lifestyle even outside the Ashram.
If you have a difficulty with someone at the center (volunteer, student or teacher) or a personal problem, please talk to someone on the team as soon as the problem arises. Generally difficulties between people in a group are cases of misunderstanding or miscommunication and can be easily resolved.
“Loving Service Through Yoga”
