Educating and empowering worldwide
Yoga Teacher Training & Retreat Programs in Portugal, Mallorca, & Italy
At Lakshmi Rising, we educate and empower our students through the timeless system of yoga while cultivating an inclusive, global community of practitioners committed to meaningful growth and positive change.
Founded in 2014 to honor classical yoga wisdom while speaking clearly to modern practitioners, Lakshmi Rising spent over a decade cultivating immersive yoga teacher trainings in Costa Rica and is now based in Europe, offering programs in Portugal and Italy.
Today, we offer 21-day, in-person 200-hour foundational yoga teacher training, 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training immersions, as well as 14-day hybrid 200hr yoga teacher training programs and yoga retreats held throughout the year in inspiring, culturally rich locations in Portugal, Mallorca, and Italy.
Whether you feel called to teach as an RYT200, continue your development toward an RYT500 certification, or deepen your personal, spiritual, and yogic practice, our trainings provide the space, structure, and support to help you grow.
Led by experienced, dedicated teachers and mentors and supported by a 500+ page illustrated training manual—designed as a lifelong resource for study—our programs integrate high-quality professional development with deep personal transformation.
Our accredited yoga teacher trainings prepare you to teach with skill, authenticity, and confidence, while cultivating a lived, embodied relationship with yoga—on and off the mat.
Live the practice. Become the teacher.
A Different Kind of Yoga Teacher Training
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Experiential Curriculum
Immersive, in-person yoga teacher training integrating movement, lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice. We emphasize learning by doing.
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Mentorship & Support
One-on-one guidance, meaningful peer connection, and ongoing alumni support throughout and beyond your training.
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Inclusive & Accessible
Designed to welcome students of all backgrounds, bodies, and life experiences, with support to meet you where you are.
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Accredited & Respected
Yoga Alliance–registered 200- and 300-hour trainings with graduates who teach around the world.
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Plant-Based Integration
Gaia Gourmet cuisine to support your transformation with nourishing meals rooted in yogic and Ayurvedic principles.
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Conscious & Multicultural
A global community with diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to conscious living.
This is not just a training you attend. It’s an experience you live, one that continues to shape your practice, your teaching, and your life long after it ends.
Locations
Your YTT Retreat in Europe Awaits
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Portugal
Embark on your 21-day yoga teacher training immersion in Loulé, Portugal, where sun-drenched skies, ocean air, and a relaxed coastal rhythm create the perfect backdrop for transformation.
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Mallorca
Or choose Mallorca, Spain, where Mediterranean landscapes, island light, and a slower rhythm of life create a beautiful setting for focused study, embodied practice, and connection.
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Italy
In Sona, Italy, rolling vineyards, historic charm, and the quiet beauty of the countryside set the stage for deep, personal growth.
All three locations are intentionally chosen to support focus, connection, and full immersion in your practice.
An Immersive Yoga Teacher Training Experience
How this process unfolds
Many people arrive here at different points in their path—some unsure if they want to become a yoga teacher, others already teaching, and some simply seeking to deepen their understanding of the practice.
They come for different reasons. A desire to deepen their practice. To reconnect with themselves. To refine their teaching or expand their knowledge. To find clarity, healing, or direction.
At Lakshmi Rising, teaching is not something you are pushed into. It is something that may arise organically—or not at all.
The Purpose of Yoga Teacher Training
The intention behind our yoga school
We offer multiple 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training immersions each year because this work is deeply purposeful to us.
Teaching yoga is not simply our profession—it is our dharma.
Yoga is living wisdom. It teaches us to observe ourselves more clearly, inhabit the present moment more fully, and move forward with greater discernment and possibility.
A Somatic and Therapeutic Yoga Practice
Hatha vinyasa yoga for health, healing & longevity
Lakshmi Rising’s vinyasa yoga trainings offer an awareness-based, somatic approach that supports long-term health, resilience, and a sustainable relationship to practice.
Each class incorporates pranayama, mantra, meditation, and vinyasa—the intentional union of breath and movement—to cultivate balance, vitality, and clarity.
Our Approach to Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
Ancient wisdom meets modern science
At Lakshmi Rising, we honor yoga as a universal gift to humanity, holding deep respect for its roots, lineage, and living tradition.
Our immersive yoga teacher trainings:
- Encourage critical thinking, curiosity, and collaboration
- Emphasize learning through direct experience, rather than memorization
- Offer a full-spectrum, integrated approach that includes movement, practice teaching, discussion, and project-based learning
Nourishment as practice
A Plant-Based Culinary Experience
Not only are we yogis, we are stewards of the natural world, honoring the interconnectedness of all beings.
We provide three nutritious, thoughtfully prepared vegan and vegetarian meals each day, designed to support digestion, sustain energy, and leave you feeling both nourished and light.
Gaia Gourmet is vibrant, abundant, and deeply nourishing cuisine, reflecting the power of food as medicine, culture, and community.
Gaia Gourmet
The Complete Gaia Gourmet Experience
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The meals provided by chef Naga were also a thrill to experience. I felt entirely nourished and energized to learn and practice asana. The meal schedule was also based in Ayurveda and felt even more special to sit down to a 3 course menu in the middle of the day with all your new friends. Truly splendid!
Rooted in tradition and experience
A global community built on experience and trust:
- 2,000+ graduates
- 55+ countries
- 27+ years of teaching experience
- 13+ years leading international trainings
We believe this work is deeply personal—and it should be taught that way.
5-Star Google Review
Reviews
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“A transformative experience filled with love!”
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A transformative experience filled with love! Liz has a very integrative way of teaching, where over time you slowly absorb the information without having to study endlessly. She and Naga created a container filled with love, gratitude, and higher knowledge that I would recommend for anyone’s training, so much so, that when I consider my 300hr training, I will likely return to Lakshmi Rising. The food was fantastic, the accommodation was great, and I have made friends for life at this training. Thank you, Lakshmi Rising!
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“Liz Lindh and teachers embody what they are teaching”
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I can highly recommend Yoga teacher training by Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness. It is a very professional and profound teaching school. Liz Lindh and teachers embody what they are teaching and the programme is carefully organised and designed. It builds you up for success. Best decision I have made to take part in the training!
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“The program was intense but it was truly professionally done and well organised”
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Amazing experience of YTT 200 with Liz in the Algarve. The program was intense but it was truly professionally done and well organised with lots of contents. It’s an immersive experience that not only just about yoga but so many other things. The food was fantastic and our group was so kind and supportive. Unforgettable experience!
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“I teach from my heart now–Liz helped me find my voice!”
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I highly recommend Lakshmi Rising and Liz Lindh if you are interested in taking an authentic, insightful, and thorough yoga teacher training. Just this February (2024) I took my 300YTT, and Liz designed and delivered an outstanding program. Her kindness, compassion, generosity, and deeply ingrained knowledge was evident in everything about this training. Liz created an experience of a lifetime, and I am forever grateful. I teach from my heart now–Liz helped me find my voice! Thank you, Liz and Lakshmi Rising team.
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“It opened new doors for me”
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I did my 200 hours YTT with Lakshmi Rising last month, and it was a journey that helped me a lot gaining new perspectives in a difficult time in my life. It opened new doors for me, letting me know my body better, and teaching me to trust it, but also to find the courage to feel discomfort instead of running away from it. I learned a lot about vinyasa yoga, how to sequence a class, and I meditated for the first time. At the start I was dubious, but there were many experience that touched me and helped me to open my heart, such as the conscious dancing meditations and the cacao ceremony. I feel deeply grateful to Liz for allowing this to happen, and I’ll never forget those moments.
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“Liz and Naga are a wonderful team!”
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Liz and Naga are a wonderful team! If you are looking for a phenomenal yoga teacher training or retreat, BOOK IT! You will not regret your decision.
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“The experience was profound, intensive and transformative.”
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I attended the 200h yoga teacher training in Italy. The program is very well designed, I feel I have a solid foundation and understanding of Yoga. The experience was profound, intensive and transformative. Thank you Liz for transmitting all those knowledges and values with authenticity and compassion. Thank you Naga for the delicious food you cooked everyday for us. I feel nourished physically and spiritually 🙏
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“I felt entirely nourished and energized to learn and practice asana.”
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The meals provided by chef Naga were also a thrill to experience. I felt entirely nourished and energized to learn and practice asana. The meal schedule was also based in Ayurveda and felt even more special to sit down to a 3 course menu in the middle of the day with all your new friends. Truly splendid!
Plan your training journey
Upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Dates
All-Inclusive 200-Hour & 300-Hour Trainings from €2699
- (Training, accommodations, and meals included)
- Save €300 with code EARLYBIRD (90+ days in advance)
- €500 deposit secures your spot
2026
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September 13 – October 3, 2026
Portugal
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2027
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February 7 – 27, 2027
Portugal
Early-bird ends November 9, 2026
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March 7 – 27, 2027
Portugal
Early-bird ends December 7, 2026
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March 28 – April 17, 2027
Portugal
Early-bird ends December 28, 2026
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September 19 – October 9, 2027
Portugal
Early-bird ends June 21, 2027
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October 17 – November 6, 2027
Mallorca
Early-bird ends July 19, 2027
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November 14 – December 4, 2027
Portugal
Early-bird ends August 16, 2027
2028
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February 6 – 26, 2028
Portugal
Early-bird ends November 8, 2027
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March 5 – 25, 2028
Portugal
Early-bird ends December 6, 2027
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April 2 – 22, 2028
Portugal
Early-bird ends January 3, 2028
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October 1 – 21, 2028
Portugal
Early-bird ends July 3, 2028
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October 29 – November 18, 2028
Portugal
Early-bird ends July 31, 2028
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November 26 – December 16, 2028
Portugal
Early-bird ends August 28, 2028
Ready to learn more?
Book a Discovery Call
Connect with our program director, Dr. Liz Lindh, to have your questions answered, explore your goals and intentions, and gain clarity on whether Lakshmi Rising is the right fit for you.
It’s a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and see if this path feels aligned.