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Yoga Teacher Training Goa by Yoga Shala Goa
Our Approach
Yoga is a purely a personal experienceOur body is our home, regular practice of yoga Asana (physical) Pranayama (subtle energy/Breath) and Dhyana (Meditation) we can bring in total harmony physically and mentally
Welcome to Yoga Shala Goa, the dedicated Goa campus of Ruh Yoga, a Yoga Alliance Registered School offering authentic Yoga Teacher Training in Goa and yoga retreats on the peaceful shores of Agonda Beach, South Goa. We welcome students from around the world who are looking to deepen their yoga practice, gain internationally recognised certification, or experience the traditional teachings of yoga in India.
Our Yoga Teacher Training courses combine Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy, and Ayurveda in a supportive learning environment with experienced Indian teachers and small class sizes. Whether you choose our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, or join one of our Yoga Retreats in Goa, you’ll receive personalised guidance and a comprehensive Yoga Alliance curriculum.
At Yoga Shala Goa, we believe yoga is more than learning postures—it’s a journey of self-discovery, mindful living, and personal transformation. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Agonda Beach, you’ll have the space to disconnect from daily distractions, reconnect with yourself, and build the knowledge and confidence to carry yoga into your life or teaching career.
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Our Vision
To make Yoga a practical and approachable experience to all who seek balance.
Why Yoga Shala Goa
Our 200 Hour and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa are led by experienced Indian yoga teachers with over 19 years of teaching and practice. At Yoga Shala Goa, our courses are open to everyone—beginners, yoga enthusiasts, working professionals, homemakers, artists, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of yoga.
Whether your goal is to become a certified yoga teacher or simply enrich your personal practice, you’ll gain a strong foundation in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy, and Ayurveda.
The time you invest in your yoga journey will reward you with lasting knowledge, better health, greater self-awareness, and skills that support a balanced life.
We are not a Business
At Yoga Shala Goa, we believe quality matters more than quantity. That’s why we limit each Yoga Teacher Training batch to just 12–15 students, allowing for personalised guidance, individual attention, and a supportive learning experience.
Our approach is rooted in the authentic traditions of yoga, with practical teachings that emphasise self-awareness, disciplined practice, and a deeper understanding of yogic philosophy—free from unnecessary trends or superficial interpretations.
Yoga tradition in India
Traditional home of yoga and yogis for many millennia
Long unbroken lineage of yoga schools
Holistic approach to yoga
Founder
Akhilesh, the Founder and Director of the school is an E-RYT 500hrs with 18+ yrs of yoga teaching experience in the styles of hatha yoga, Vinyasa flow/Power yoga & Ashtanga Vinyasa he was introduced to yoga at the age of 17 learning and practicing yoga under different teachers, on completion of bachelors’ degree of commerce he devoted his full time into yoga, in 2010 completed my 200hrs teacher training, 500hrs in 2012 in Bangalore and additional 250hrs in Mysore
Yoga has been a part of my life for over 18+ years, and my practice has helped me grow stronger, and flexible, both on and off the mat. Yoga inspires me to live each moment more mindfully.I will always be a student of the practice and am deeply grateful for the loving wisdom my teachers have shared with me.
He has been teaching in Bangalore and Goa, Akhilesh and his team of Yoga teachers lead Ruh yoga – Yoga Teacher Training school in Goa, We have been training and mentoring over 450+ yoga teachers with more than 25000 hours of teaching
We are located just 1 min walk from one of the finest beaches Agonda, in Goa, which has been ranked number one in the Asia list of the annual Travelers’ Choice awards for beaches. Famous for its 3 kilometer-long white sand beach with cosy shacks one of the best place to enjoy your yoga training you have easy access to shops and restaurants around so you don’t have to spend on travelling to beach or for shopping around, the nearest ATM from school is just 5 min walk-able distance. The school is surrounded with trees which keeps it cool n refreshing. Dabolim airport is 90 Minutes away from Agonda. You could get prepaid taxi from airport to our retreat for 30 euro.
The Yoga course is open to all levels, On successful completion of the course the student will be given yoga alliance certificate, which will allow you to become a yoga alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT) which is accepted worldwide
Akhilesh
Yoga Instructor
Yoga has been a part of my life for over 18+ years, and my practice has helped me grow stronger, and flexible, both on and off the mat.
