180h advanced training for yoga teachers

This training is for you if…

... you have already completed a basic yoga training and feel that your path can continue – more powerfully, more consciously, more deeply.

... you want to refine and expand your Vinyasa practice – physically, energetically and mentally.

... advanced asanas and a deeper understanding of alignment, sequencing and energetic clarity call you.

... you teach and want to develop your style further – with more depth, authenticity and inner clarity.

... you are not actively teaching, but would like to strengthen your own practice, deepen your knowledge and inspire yourself anew.

... you want to refresh what you have already learned in a protected circle, better understand the background and absorb new ideas.

... you want to give yourself space – for growth, connection and conscious development on all levels.

... you feel called

Daily routine*

6:00 - 7:00 am – Sunrise Satsang

Our morning practice—Satsanga Sādhanā—is a transformative sitting practice. It artfully combines meditation, mantra, prānāyāma, and kriyā techniques for a powerful start to the day.

7:00 am – Tea & Coffee

7:15 - 9:00 am – Asana practice

Our daily asana practice is powerful, conscious, and deeply connected to the breath—focused on the creative and varied flows of Vinyasa Yoga. This practice is more than movement—it is a ritual, a dialogue between body, breath, and consciousness.

9:00 - 10:00 am – Breakfast

10:00 am - 1:00 pm – Theory

We'll deepen our understanding of anatomy—on a physical and energetic level—and explore topics such as prana, chakras, fascia, the nervous system, and trauma-sensitive practice. The focus is not on dry theory, but on lively exchange, direct experience, and integration. Our teachers bring their years of experience, lived knowledge, and their own practice to convey this content to you in a clear, accessible, and inspiring way. This way, the theory becomes a supporting foundation—not only for your own practice, but also for your teaching with depth, integrity, and awareness. These sessions are an invitation to refine your understanding of yoga, broaden your perspectives, and gain a deeper understanding of what it truly means to live yoga—on and off the mat.

1:00 PM - 3:30 pm – Lunch & Break

3:30 - 6:00 pm – The Art of Teaching

In the afternoon, we devote ourselves entirely to the art of teaching – The Art of Teaching at an advanced level. In these sessions, we explore the energetic connections between body, breath, and movement, and refine our awareness of subtle alignment and presence in space. We delve deeply into the structure and alignment of key asanas, learn precise and mindful physical adjustments, and the art of energetic "reading" and providing individual support. The focus is not only on the what, but above all on the how – on clear, loving, and authentic teaching based on our own experience. These units are practice-oriented: You will practice instructing, giving feedback, reflecting, and experimenting – always with the goal of finding your voice, refining your style, and teaching with inner clarity and depth. In the evening, we round off the day with a short, nourishing asana practice – a conscious return to your own body, an integration and letting go, supported by stillness, movement, and connection.

6:30 - 7:30 pm – Dinner

7:30 pm – Community

There isn't a set program every evening. When we do meet, it's in a loving setting that allows space for depth, connection, and a gentle arrival. The evenings are experience-oriented and can develop intuitively – in keeping with the energy of the day and the group.

9:00 pm – Time to rest

* You can also find some details further down in the FAQ.

The Retreat Center

The Cocoon is more than a place – it's a feeling. A loving retreat full of space, warmth, and tranquility, nestled in 275 hectares of untouched nature on Portugal's wild Atlantic coast. Here, where the sky is vast and the wind whispers stories, you can let go and simply be. Between gently swaying hammocks, a crystal-clear freshwater lake, and golden sunsets, time begins to lose its rigid framework. The days flow – like a quiet dance with nature. In the morning, a silent prayer beneath ancient pines, in the evening, shared laughter over delicious, lovingly prepared meals. Every moment becomes an invitation to rediscover yourself.

The Cocoon is tucked away in the enchanting Alentejo region, not far from the charming coastal town of Vila Nova de Milfontes – an area enchanting with its whitewashed villages, tranquil expanses, and wild cliffs. Just two hours from Lisbon (or even closer from Faro), yet in a world of its own. The sea is just ten minutes away.

The accommodation is simple, light-filled, and designed with loving details. Here you'll find everything you need to feel comfortable and at home. Two very special yoga shalas await you on the grounds: One is nestled beneath fragrant pine trees. The other shala – a light-filled, warm room with handmade tiles and high ceilings – offers comfort and tranquility. Three times a day you will be pampered with fresh, nourishing meals – regional, seasonal, plant-based, and prepared with love. In the morning, there are handmade granola, fresh fruit, warm bread, and small savory delicacies. At lunch, there are light, colorful bowls, and in the evening, a family-style meal together – sometimes a spicy curry, sometimes a creamy soup, always surprising and fulfilling. Accompanied by fragrant herbal tea, good coffee, and small loving details.

The Cocoon is a place to breathe deeply. To slow down. To come home—to connect with the earth, with other people, and with yourself. A place where you remember: life can be easy. And beautiful.