200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course – Algarve, Portugal
Join our 200 hr yoga teacher training in Portugal & certify as a confident & professional yoga teacher
The Indiv Yoga™ 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal is a comprehensive RYT200 (Registered Yoga Teacher 200 hr) Yoga Alliance certified course, with a therapeutic focus on how to teach yoga for every INDIVidual
Details of Our Training Course
The next course starts in:
Location: Algarve, Portugal
Course Overview
- Vinyasa, Hatha & Sivananda Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Chair Yoga (for corporate, less able & elderly)
- Kids yoga & Prenatal Yoga
- Yoga for common injuries & anxiety
- Meditation & Mindfulness techniques
- Teaching methodology, sequencing & techniques
- Yoga history, philosophy & traditions
- Anatomy and physiology of yoga
- Asana, pranayama, kriyas & bandhas
- Ayurveda, chakras & mantras
- Yoga Nidra
- The business of teaching yoga – principles, marketing & getting started.
- How to: methodology & skills to teach yoga for every individual!
- Max 10 students
Price Includes
- Accommodation in a large private SEA VIEW VILLA – private/twin rooms available, en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, gardens, sitting rooms & terraces
- Pick up from Carvoeiro town or Lagoa bus station to villa
- Meals
- Comprehensive course manual
- Yoga mat and equipment for duration of course
- Yoga Alliance RYT 200 hour certificate recognized worldwide
- Continued support from Indiv Yoga and its community
- Discounts on further courses, retreats, classes and workshops
- Cliffs, caves & local fishing village visit
- Nature, walks, beach (weather permitting)
- Graduation night ‘out on the town’ dinner
Typical Schedule
25 hours of the course is done before and after the course dates in the form of coursework, to make up the full 200 course hours. More information in the Pre-requisite section below.
| 06:45 | Morning tea in noble silence |
| 07:15 | Yoga class & meditation |
| 08:45 | Breakfast |
| 09:15 | Introduction & basics of today’s module |
| 12:00 | Break |
| 12:15 | Theory/anatomy & physiology/practice |
| 13:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Philosophy/practice/theory |
| 16:00 | Break |
| 16:30 | Practice/coursework/workshops |
| 18:30 | Dinner |
| 20:15 | Karma Yoga/module revisionfhomework |
| 21:30 | Meditation & noble silence |
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Sandra Hoger
2022-11-20
What a journey… I did it 🧘♀️💪with wonderful supporting yogis and the beautiful teacher woman- CHARLIE. From the very begin it was absolutely well organized. Charlie gave us always the feeling of trust in ourselves and in that what she is doing. She was always there as a very very professional teacher but additionaly as a human which saw in everybody the very own light of yoga… so personal, so close… yes it was sometimes very intense and close to the own boarders… but the spirit and flow and energy and love I felt around was the key to final pass it. I really recommend it to everybody who has this intension to become a yoga teacher to send this healing and connective energy in the world. Thank you for who you are 🙏❤️🧘♀️💃
Theo Haack
2022-11-19
Just completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training with Charlie. 2 weeks seems like a month, learned so much in this time and such a lovely support. Charlie really puts all her energy in it to teach you everything what is needed to become a great teacher. ❤️🙏
Janina Loncar
2022-11-19
I did. the YTT in Portugal in November. What can I say? Just wonderful location, yummy food, lovely people and amazing moments. I was really looking forward that training and was so excited about it. Definitely don’t think about it, just do it! I promise no one will regret it. Charlie is the best teacher, huge input on knowledge and yes, it is challenging in the beginning, but after two weeks you just feel another way. It was an experience which I don’t want to miss, best gift I could give to myself and the journey just started being a yoga teacher. Thank you for everything Charlie, every second you took for us, every moment you made with us, all the knowledge you shared with us ♥️
Aline Gielis
2022-11-17
I just finished my yoga teacher training with Charlie and I would recommend it to everyone!
It's incredible how much we have learned and grown in two weeks.
Charlie is really professional, patient, helpful and kind. It was all good organised, the location and villa are amazing. Can't wait to start teaching.
Adelle Yamashita-Ball
2022-10-02
Just completed this course and I absolutely recommend! I learned so much, it was really intensive and well organized. I was able to find my stride as a teacher in just two weeks thanks to Charlie's mentorship and support from the amazing group of women I was with. Everyday was filled with learning and practicing alongside my peers where we really bonded as a group. Thank to Charlie, we had a welcoming atmosphere, and an immersive experience of yoga unlike any other. Not to mention the beautiful spaces in the villa! I will always cherish the memories and friendships I made here and I'm so happy to have chosen this course with a supportive system of alumni behind me as a move forward with my journey in yoga.
Lydia Gratzfeld
2022-09-27
Dear Charlie, thank you so much for the amazing time in Portugal! I really enjoyed the time and I still can‘t believe that we are yoga teachers now 🥰 Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. I cannot wait to teach my own yoga class very soon.
I will never forget this time and I am grateful for all the amazing people I call my friends now! 🧘🏼♀️♥️ Namasté
Marianna Ekaterina Javier González
2022-09-25
I just came back from my 200h YTT with Charlie and I am very happy to have chosen Indiv Yoga as the next step in my journey. Charlie with all of her knowledge made the content so much easier for me to understand and learn, mixing yoga principles with science (which I very much needed). Very early on in the course we are invited to start teaching and build up our confidence... now I cannot wait to put things into practice and bring some yoga around! Everything is very carefully organised, Charlie took care of all our needs with dedication and love. Thank you Charlie and all the amazing women with whom I got to share this experience!🥰
Laura Dauer Zech
2022-09-25
I just completed my 200 hour teaching training with Charlie in Portugal! What an experience, from the amount that I learned in just 2 weeks, the connections I made with people I now call friends from all over the world, the detailed and helpful tools Charlie provided us to be prepared to become authentic yoga teachers. Charlie is a truly caring individual and makes every effort to ensure you are comfortable and confident! This is not the stereotypical yoga teacher training, it is so much more! I loved the intimate group of just 10 of us and Charlie, the beautiful accommodations (and a short walk to some scenic cliffs), and the opportunities we had to really teach and fine tune our first yoga class. I will always cherish this experience and highly recommed! Thank you Charlie! 💗
Nika Bitič
2022-09-25
I highly recommend!! I am so happy I chose this course for my training. The experience was incredible. Charlie is so thoughtful, caring, funny, and professional... I also met great people I can now call my friends. - A true honest support system helps on a yoga tourney and makes it more fun 🙂
The course is structured well, so trust in the process! (And believe in yourself).
Charlie prepared us to go and teach - with knowledge and the confidence. I am even more excited to go and teach!
Amelia Kyprianou
2022-09-25
A really beautiful yoga teacher training course. I can’t believe how much I have learnt in two weeks. I went in thinking I would never feel ready to teach but now after two weeks I feel comfortable and ready to teach. Charlie created a lovely atmosphere and the schedule, whilst busy really worked to build my confidence and ensure I was ready to teach at the end. Thank you to Charlie and the beautiful group of yogis for making this an unforgettable experience.
Theo Haack
2022-11-19
Just completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training with Charlie. 2 weeks seems like a month, learned so much in this time and such a lovely support. Charlie really puts all her energy in it to teach you everything what is needed to become a great teacher. ❤️🙏
Janina L
2022-11-19
I did. the YTT in Portugal in November. What can I say? Just wonderful location, yummy food, lovely people and amazing moments. I was really looking forward that training and was so excited about it. Definitely don’t think about it, just do it! I promise no one will regret it. Charlie is the best teacher, huge input on knowledge and yes, it is challenging in the beginning, but after two weeks you just feel another way. It was an experience which I don’t want to miss, best gift I could give to myself and the journey just started being a yoga teacher. Thank you for everything Charlie, every second you took for us, every moment you made with us, all the knowledge you shared with us ♥️
Aurelie Lainet
2022-11-17
I attended the 200hrs yoga teacher training. This is an incredible experience! Such a deep self improvement ! It’s intensive but you can definitely trust Charlie, she is so dedicated to bring you on the yoga path! If you are looking for a serious training you can definitely contact Charlie! Thanks again to put so much love and power on what you do!
Nathalie Khaw
2022-10-23
I just attended a long weekend retreat in Schwarzsee with Charlie and enjoyed every single moment of it, the beautiful surroundings, the structure of the course which was for me a perfect blend between yoga classes and meditation, and delicious food.
Charlie is a fantastic teacher, and her voice is also very soothing. She shared some beautiful poems and quotes during the retreat and we were also given a lovely box with yoga philosophy cards, with 108 inspirational quotes.
I can only recommend Charlie as a yoga instructor and look forward to attending other retreats in the future.
Laura Zech
2022-09-25
I just completed my 200 hour teaching training with Charlie in Portugal! What an experience, from the amount that I learned in just 2 weeks, the connections I made with people I now call friends from all over the world, the detailed and helpful tools Charlie provided us to be prepared to become authentic yoga teachers. Charlie is a truly caring individual and makes every effort to ensure you are comfortable and confident! This is not the stereotypical yoga teacher training, it is so much more! I loved the intimate group of just 10 of us and Charlie, the beautiful accommodations (and a short walk to some scenic cliffs), and the opportunities we had to really teach and fine tune our first yoga class. I will always cherish this experience and highly recommed! Thank you Charlie! 💗
Nika Bitič
2022-09-25
I highly recommend!! I am so happy I chose this course for my training. The experience was incredible. Charlie is so thoughtful, caring, funny, and professional... I also met great people I can now call my friends. - A true honest support system helps on a yoga tourney and makes it more fun 🙂
The course is structured well, so trust in the process! (And believe in yourself).
Charlie prepared us to go and teach - with knowledge and the confidence. I am even more excited to go and teach!
Emily W
2022-04-24
Charlie is the absolute best teacher I have ever come across. I feel so grateful to have been able to attend her 200 YTT course. It was the most rewarding, tough, humbling, inspiring experience I've had to date! Charlie truly cares about her student's succeeding and this is what makes her such a great teacher. The Indiv Yoga coursework is incredible. You learn so much more than what you're signing up for! This is the most positive experience I have ever had with any yoga teacher and I am so blessed for the opportunity. Charlie strips away all of the things that have gotten in the way of what yoga truly is and she is a true leader and pioneer for preparing great yoga teachers to come. The location of the course is absolutely stunning. Sonia and Irina prepare the most delicious meals and are so sweet as they greet you with daily smiles! My fellow classmates and teacher are now friends for life. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing experience. 5+ Stars!!!
Cali Ru
2021-11-20
The 200hYTT is the best experience ever! Charlie is an inspiring, caring and very professional teacher. The course has wonderful people in a beautiful place, very professional coursework and tons of life changing experiences. I am really grateful for that time.
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Upcoming 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Courses
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Meals – vegetarian
(we can cater to vegan, gluten & dairy-free diets)
- Before the course you will fill out a diet & preferences questionnaire for the housekeepers.
- Breakfast: to your preference
Lunch & Dinner: Salad, soups & hot dish
Use of the kitchen ingredients to cook your own meals - Additional items can be requested & paid in cash to the housekeepers
Prerequisites / Eligibility
to attend the Indiv Yoga™ 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Course
- Minimum 1 year of regular yoga classes & practice
- Good command of the English language
- Good health – Approx 3.5 hours of asana practice is done a day (please check with your doctor if you are in any doubt regarding your fitness to complete the course)
- Short evaluations of 7 yoga classes, taken between the day you book the course and the course start date. Classes must be a minimum of 60 mins, live or online, and of at least 3 different yoga styles ie. hatha, vinyasa, yin, ashtanga etc. The evaluation should include the name of the teacher and style of yoga, and the aspects of the class that you liked and didn’t like ie. sequence, pace, ambiance, teacher etc, for you to begin considering the kind of classes you’d like to give and teacher you’d like to be.
- Pre-course reading – BKS Iyengar ‘Light on Yoga’
- Have a strong desire to deepen your knowledge of yoga, and work hard to certify as the best professional and confident yoga teacher you can be!
Requirements for Receiving Your Diploma
- Attend EVERY day of the course
Adhere to course rules and karma yoga - Practical Exam: Successfully lead a 75 minutes yoga class, safely assisting inversions
- Written exam: pass mark 70%
- Post-course work: to be submitted up to 3 months after the last day of the course
Payment Process
- The course fee can be paid in full or in 3 payments:
Once the 1st payment (deposit) is received, your place on the course is reserved. - The 2nd installment of 50% of the remaining course fee, must be made up to 2 months before the course start date, and confirms your place on the course.
- The 3rd payment of the remaining 50% must be paid up to 2 weeks before the course start date. You will not be sent a reminder so please mark these dates in your calendar or you risk losing your place to someone on the waiting list.
- Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions for further information.
Lead Trainer: Charlie Stewart-Brown ERYT500, RPYT, RCYT, YCEP Founder of Indiv Yoga 2009
Charlie began practicing yoga over 25 years ago as a recommendation for her severe anxiety, and has been teaching for over 14 years to people of all ages and abilities. With over 1300 hrs of training and 22,500 hrs of teaching, she is also the lead trainer on the Indiv Yoga 200 hrs YTT & RCYT Kids Yoga Teacher Training Courses, having certified over 400 students worldwide. She is the voice of the ‘Yoga and Mindfulness Program’ on British Airways long-haul flights and has give a presentation at the Annual SGIS (Swiss Group of International Schools) Conference on the ‘Importance of Implementing Mindfulness in the Education System’. She also runs an exclusive yoga retreat every year which teaches people to apply simple principles of yoga and mindfulness in their everyday lives. Originally from London and having worked in New York and Lisbon after her Psychology degree, she has since settled with her husband in Switzerland, and dedicated her life to expanding her knowledge of the science of yoga, mindful meditation and better physical and mental health.
Over the years Charlie has trained with some of the most renowned yoga teachers around the world (David Swenson, Shiva Rea, Anne-Marie Newland, Leslie Kaminoff, Sadie Nardini, Sonia Sumar etc) certifying in Hatha, Sivanada, Ashtanga, Childrens and Family Yoga, Yoga for the Special Child, & Inner Engineering with Sadhguru. She has become highly respected for her successful work in yoga therapy, especially for Autism, ADHD and other behavioural and developmental syndromes. She has also talked at some of the biggest corporations in Switzerland and the annual SGIS (Swiss Group of International Schools) Conference on implementing Mindfulness in the work place and the education system.
Charlie holds the highest yoga qualifications as an ERYT500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), RCYT (Registered Children´s Yoga Teacher), RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) and YCEP (Yoga Continued Education Provider) with the Yoga Alliance, and has developed Indiv Yoga™ to bring a more physiological, therapeutic and individual approach to yoga and meditation. Indiv Yoga™ Switzerland is a RYS (registered yoga school) and RCYS (registered children’s yoga school) providing Yoga Alliance teacher training certifications of the highest professional standards.
Read her online testimonials and qualifications for a feel of her knowledgeable and friendly professionalism.
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