YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
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 tailor yoga, pranayama and meditation for every INDIVidual
Voice of the British Airways Onboard Yoga and Mindfulness Program
Charlie is the voice of the British Airways Yoga and Mindfulness on-board program and has trained over 400 yoga and meditation teachers, since she founded Indiv Yoga in 2009. She’s been a writer for the Autism Parenting Magazine and speaks at corporate events, and seminars promoting yoga and mindfulness ie. The SGIS (Swiss Group of International Schools) and WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development) annual conferences.
Charlie Stewart-Brown, Founder of Indiv Yoga
Course Overview
- Vinyasa, Hatha & Sivananda Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Chair Yoga (for corporate, less able & elderly)
- Kids Yoga & Prenatal Yoga
- Yoga for common injuries & anxiety
- Different types of meditation
- Teaching methodology, sequencing & techniques
- Adjusting and modifying safely
- 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 confidently and tailor classes for every individual
- Max 10 students
In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to stop prioritizing yourself.
- You’re not necessarily looking to become a full-time yoga teacher, but you want to elevate your practice
- You’re juggling a busy career but long to find time for something that nourishes your soul.
- You’ve experienced the benefits of yoga and want to share that sense of peace and mindfulness with others.
- You’re looking for a way to escape the stress and bring more balance, purpose, and fulfillment into your life.
It’s time to take action towards greater peace and health!
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Algarve, Portugal offers a rare opportunity to step away from the pressures of daily life and dive deep into the enriching power of yoga.
Over two immersive weeks, you’ll explore the rich traditions of yoga and meditation, unlocking techniques to weave these practices into your daily life.
This is not just training for Yoga Teachers. It’s a soulful training course where you are invited to reconnect with your inner self, while gaining the tools to inspire and help others.
Guided by a seasoned teacher who understands the delicate balance between a thriving career and personal growth, this program is a gateway to greater peace and health that can ripple outwards—whether it’s at work, at home, or within your community.
Nestled along the breathtaking Algarve coastline, you’ll leave not only with the confidence and skills to teach yoga but with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to share the peace, clarity, and fulfillment that yoga brings into your life!
Welcome to the start of your incredible journey!
If you’ve made it this far, you know that the time for change is now.
Life is too short to keep putting off what truly matters.
So don’t wait—your moment is here. You deserve to take this time for yourself, to invest in your own growth, and to learn how to share the healing power of yoga with others.
Our next training in Algarve is your chance to embrace this calling, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the support of a like-minded community!
But spaces are limited!
Book your spot today, and start your journey toward a more balanced, mindful, and fulfilling life.
Why Choose Indiv Yoga
- LIVE in-person course
- Beautiful coastal location - Algarve, Portugal
- Big private villa with pool, gardens and chill areas
- Short intensive course - 15 days only
- Small group - max 10 students
- Mix of yoga styles - hatha, vinyasa & restorative yoga
- All meals included + open access to use the kitchen
- Excursions included - beach, cliffs & caves, local town & restaurant
- Learn different meditation styles
- Yoga Alliance 200 hrs accreditation certificate
- 400+ teachers certified from around the world
- Lead trainer with over 25 years of experience
- Supportive & fun environment
- Amazing 5 reviews on Google & Facebook
- Leave as a confident & professional yoga teacher
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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 of the course hours are done before and after the course 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 |
| 19:30 | Studying/Meditation |
| 21:30 | Noble silence/mauna |
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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
Requirements / 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 payment 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 Stewart-Brown
Charlie began practicing yoga over 27 years ago as a recommendation for her severe anxiety, and has been teaching for over 15 years to people of all ages and abilities. With over 1300 hrs of training and 22,700 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, has spoken at many seminars and corporate workshops, and runs exclusive yoga and meditation retreats during the year.
Originally from London and having worked in New York and Lisbon after her Psychology degree, she has since settled in Switzerland with her husband, 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. 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.
The focus of Indiv Yoga™ is to provide the benefits of yoga to every type of individual, using its teachings to achieve physical and mental balance, and diminish the anxieties of modern life for adults and children.
Read her online testimonials and qualifications for a feel of her knowledgeable and friendly professionalism.
