If you have been thinking about yoga teacher training but are not ready to commit to a full 200-hour program, the 100-hour course is a sensible place to start. Over 11 days, you live and train at our campus near Arambol Beach in North Goa — practising Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga Yoga alongside classes in philosophy, anatomy, breathing techniques, meditation, and mantra chanting.
The structure is simple. You join the first half of our 200 Hour YTT course in Goa, training alongside students completing the full certification. Same teachers, same shala, same daily schedule. The only difference is your departure date. Your stay includes clean accommodation and freshly prepared sattvik meals (pure vegetarian food that supports practice and rest).
With monthly start dates (5th of each month) and fees starting from USD 450, this is a flexible way to begin. If you enjoy it — and most students do — you can return at any time to complete the second 100 hours and earn the full 200 Hour Yoga Alliance certification. (Note: the 100 Hour YTT itself is not Yoga Alliance certified; the full 200 Hour program is.)
If you enjoy the experience, you can return later for the second 100 hours. Once you complete both parts, you receive the 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certificate, which allows you to teach yoga anywhere in the world. There is no time limit on your credit — come back whenever you are ready.
Some students who fall in love with the training choose to go even further — continuing with the 300 Hour Advanced YTT or the 500 Hour Complete Mastery programme.
This course is not for everyone — and that is a good thing. It is designed for a specific kind of student. If any of the following sounds like you, you are in the right place:
You practise yoga at home or in a studio but want to understand it properly — the philosophy, the anatomy, the teaching. You are not sure if you want to teach yet, but you want to learn what yoga really is beyond the postures.
You cannot take a full month off work or travel. Eleven days fits into a two-week holiday. You want real training, not a retreat — but within a schedule that works for your life.
You are interested in the full 200-hour certification but want to try the experience first. The 100-hour lets you test the school, the teachers, the schedule, and the lifestyle — and your 11 days count toward the full programme if you continue.
Starting from USD 450 with accommodation and meals included, this is one of the most affordable yoga teacher training courses in Goa. You get the same campus, same teachers, and same food as the 200-hour students — at a lower entry point.
If none of the above fits — if you already have some experience and know you want to teach — consider going straight to the 200 Hour YTT in Goa. It is the course that gives you the full Yoga Alliance certification.
Goa is not just a holiday destination — it is one of the best places in India for a beginner to experience yoga training. With its calm beaches, warm tropical weather, and relaxed international community, Goa offers the right balance of nature, focus, and comfort for a first training experience.
Choosing Goa for your 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training means learning in a setting where the surroundings genuinely support the practice. It is structured enough to keep you focused, relaxed enough that you do not burn out.
"I was not sure if I was ready for the full 200 hours. The 100-hour course was the perfect test — intense enough to learn real skills, short enough to fit into a two-week trip. I came back three months later and finished the rest."
"Great value. The teachers gave us the same attention as the 200-hour students. I learned more about anatomy and alignment in 11 days than in years of studio classes. The food and accommodation were better than expected."
"Booked the 100-hour as a solo traveler from New York. I was nervous about going to India alone but the campus staff made everything easy. Small group, personalised attention, and the beachside setting was a bonus I did not expect."
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Our 100 hour YTT starts from USD 450 (dorm AC room), including accommodation, sattvik meals, and course materials. This makes it one of the most affordable yoga teacher training courses in Goa, while giving you a complete and authentic experience.
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Learn how to sequence and theme a yoga class so sessions flow seamlessly. You will also learn how to give safe physical and verbal adjustments, helping students tune into correct alignment.
Covers: constructing, sequencing, and theming a class; building postural arcs; providing safe adjustments and modifications.
Explore breathing techniques beyond basic diaphragmatic breathing — Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati — and meditation practices for mental clarity and calm. You will learn how to practise and teach these in a class setting.
Practice teaching real classes to your peers, receive feedback from instructors, and build confidence in your teaching voice. Includes class observations and guided practice opportunities.
Karma Yoga is the path of selfless action and service. Learn how performing duties without attachment to results promotes personal growth and inner peace — a practical framework for both teaching and daily life.
Study the Yoga Sutras, the eight limbs, yamas and niyamas, and the ethical foundations of yoga. Explore lineages including Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Iyengar, with a focus on the movement-based styles you will practice daily.
Understand the skeletal, muscular, and joint systems relevant to yoga. Learn which muscles engage in each posture, how to identify weak or tight areas, and how to teach safely for different body types.
This schedule is designed for beginners. Not ready for 200 hours? Start here and upgrade to 200hr when you are ready.
We make the process smooth for international students:
Whether you are coming from the US, UK, Europe, or anywhere in the world, we are here to ensure you feel safe and supported from the moment you land.
The 100 hour curriculum covers all the fundamentals of yoga — from philosophy to practical asanas, pranayama to meditation. You study Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa basics, learn safe alignment, and practise teaching real classes to your peers. The programme is designed so that every session builds on the last, giving you a structured foundation to carry forward.
Beyond the classroom, your fee includes clean accommodation (cottages, AC rooms, or dorm), three sattvik meals a day, course materials, and a certificate of completion. The campus is green, quiet, and just a short walk from Arambol Beach — everything you need to focus on your practice without distractions.
Hatha Yoga forms the foundation of every programme we teach. It is the gentlest starting point — you hold each posture long enough to understand how the weight distributes, where the muscles engage, and where the breath should go. Through sun salutations, standing poses, seated forward bends, backbends, and inversions, you build the basics that every other style depends on.
The sun salutation sequence in Hatha yoga teacher training helps students channel energy and improve mental clarity. This accessible style allows beginners to build a strong foundation and develop flexibility gradually.
Once you have established the Hatha foundation, the course moves into Ashtanga Yoga — a dynamic, breath-linked style that builds real strength and cardiovascular endurance. You learn the Primary Series step by step, focusing on correct breathing (Ujjayi), gaze placement (drishti), and the energy locks (bandhas) that keep the practice safe and controlled.
Practising Ashtanga in Goa adds something a city studio cannot replicate — open-air shala, natural light, and the ocean in the background. Students often describe this as the part of the training that challenged them most and changed them most.
At DivinePath, you do not worry about where to stay. We offer calm, clean rooms inside the campus — choose a private or shared cottage or standard AC room based on your budget. Each room has attached bathrooms with 24/7 hot water, comfortable beds, and a quiet, green setting ideal for rest and reflection.
Choose the stay that fits your budget. Whether you choose our luxury cottages or budget rooms, you enjoy the same spiritual atmosphere, safety, and access to the yoga shala.
| Feature | Luxury Cottage | Budget Room |
|---|---|---|
| Structure Type | Aesthetic Wooden Cottage | 3-Floor Concrete Building |
| View | Pool & Garden View | Standard View |
| Private Balcony | Yes, with seating | Shared Corridors |
| Room Cleaning | Daily | Daily |
| Campus Access | Full (Pool, Cafe, Shala) | Full (Pool, Cafe, Shala) |
| Timings | Check-in: 10:00 AM | Check-out: 12:00 PM | |
We follow a sattvik approach — fresh, seasonal, plant-based. Meals are light on spice, free from processed ingredients, with plenty of vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and dairy. Breakfast is typically fresh fruit with poha or parathas. Lunch is dal, rice, chapati, and seasonal vegetables. Dinner is something lighter. If you have dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free), let us know in advance.
The 100 hour course gives you real skills, genuine confidence, and a clear sense of whether yoga teaching is your path. While it is not Yoga Alliance certified on its own, many students use it as a springboard — returning later to complete the full 200 Hour certification that qualifies you to teach globally.
After completing the programme, you will have enough knowledge to guide simple classes, support your community with yoga practice, or work at wellness centres and retreats. The daily practice and lifestyle habits you build during 11 days in Goa tend to stay with you long after you leave.
This is the most common question we get from prospective students. Here is an honest comparison to help you decide:
| Feature | 100 Hour YTT | 200 Hour YTT |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 11 Days | 21 Days |
| Price From | $450 | $500 |
| Certification | DivinePath Certificate | Yoga Alliance RYT 200 |
| Can Teach Professionally? | Personal practice / basic classes | Yes — worldwide |
| Curriculum | First half of 200hr programme | Full curriculum (all 200 hours) |
| Upgrade Path | Return for 2nd half → get RYT 200 | Continue to 300hr or 500hr |
| Best For | Beginners, short trips, testing | Career start, full certification |
Both courses share the same teachers, campus, and daily schedule. The 100-hour is simply the first 11 days of the 21-day programme.
View full 200 Hour YTT details →
Goa works for training most of the year. We run courses on the 5th of every month except June–July (heavy monsoon). Here is what to expect by season:
Warm days (28–33°C), cool evenings, zero rain. Best for first-time visitors. December–January batches fill fastest — book 6 weeks ahead.
★ Most PopularHot (32–36°C) but dry. Quieter campus, easier cottage availability. All rooms and the shala are air-conditioned, so training is comfortable.
💰 Best ValueOccasional rain (25–30°C), everything lush green. Meditative atmosphere. Rain usually clears by mid-morning. Smallest batches of the year.
🧘 Most SereneBeach campus · International vibe · From $450
Self-motivation is required. The practice and teaching of yoga demands discipline and respect. Participants must attend all meditation sessions, lectures, and asana classes.
Meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are prohibited during the course — they are counterproductive to yoga practice. Students who do not comply may be dismissed.
Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Be on time — late arrivals will not be permitted to join class. Clear all dues before departure, and return any borrowed materials.
Advance fees are non-refundable. In case of emergency, students may reschedule to a future batch. See our Refund Policy.
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Our yoga school is located in Arambol, North Goa, just a short walk from the beach. The peaceful surroundings make it the perfect place to focus on your Yoga Teacher Training in Goa. We are about 40 minutes from Mopa Airport (GOX) and 2 hours from Dabolim Airport (GOI). Airport pickup can be arranged for all students.
Plot No 81/1, Moddlo Waddo, Arambol, Goa 403512
Get DirectionsFees range from USD 450 (dorm AC room) to USD 899 (private cottage). All options include accommodation, sattvik meals, and course materials.
It is a foundation course. To become a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, you need the full 200-hour program. Many students start with 100 hours and return to complete the second half.
Anyone aged 18+ with basic knowledge of yoga. No prior certification needed. Both Indian and international students are welcome.
Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Vinyasa Flow, along with pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and mantra chanting.
Yes — a DivinePath certificate of completion. This is not Yoga Alliance affiliated. To teach globally with Yoga Alliance recognition, complete the 200-hour YTT. The 100-hour credits toward the 200-hour if you continue.
Absolutely. The 100-hour is the first half of our 200-hour program. Return any time to complete the second half and receive the full Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certificate.
Manohar International Airport (GOX) — about 40 minutes from our school. Airport pickup: $40 USD.
Yes — USD, EUR, GBP, and INR via bank transfer, credit card, or online payment. All fees include tuition, meals, and accommodation.
Yes. After payment confirmation, we provide an invitation letter to support your tourist or student visa application. Most students use the e-Tourist Visa to India.
Not included, but we offer reliable pickup from GOX for $40 USD. A team member meets you at the terminal.
Yogi Saransh Ji is the lead yoga trainer at DivinePath Goa campus. He specializes in Yoga Psychology, Philosophy and Hatha Yoga and has been teaching international students for over 10 years.
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