Yoga Teacher Training
The SHIFT ACADEMY Yoga Teacher Training focuses on developing teaching skills while supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of each student.
In this comprehensive 250-hour Yoga training, you will explore fundamental postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and Yoga philosophy, while also learning to apply safe alignment and anatomical principles in your teaching. Styles covered include Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Vinyasa.
Participation in this certified Yoga Teacher Training is limited to a small number of participants to ensure a high-quality learning experience, personalized guidance, and mastery of both personal practice and effective teaching techniques for group classes and private sessions.
13rd Edition - Lisbon
In-Person
Starting from 240€ / month
Lisbon: September 2026 to April 2027
1 Weekend every month
250 hours
EARLYBIRD
Until 30 June: €300 discount
Objectives of the Yoga Teacher Training Course
- To frame the teaching quality principles upheld by SHIFT Academy
- To identify the core concepts of Yoga practice
- To understand the fundamentals of Yoga history and philosophy
- To recognize key principles of anatomy and biomechanics in Yoga practice and teaching
- To define and correctly perform standing and floor asanas (postures)
- To apply SHIFT Academy’s Yoga teaching methodology
- To adapt Yoga techniques for both group classes and private sessions
Where does the training take place?
The training takes place in person.
Lisbon – SHIFT YOU
Rua Major Neutel de Abreu 13C, 1500-409 Lisbon, Portugal
Teacher Trainer
Cláudio Alves
Certified Training
INSTRUCTO is a training entity certified by DGERT.
The Shift Academy training courses are developed by INSTRUCTO (Tax ID: 516463551).
Shift Academy training courses are certified by IPDJ and award credits for professional license renewal.
Trainees who successfully complete the course may register with Yoga Alliance Professionals as Yoga Teachers.
SHIFT ACADEMY is an official school of Yoga Alliance Professionals.
Benefits of the SHIFT Academy Yoga Teacher Training
The Shift Academy Yoga Teacher Training focuses on developing teaching skills with an approach centered on the physical, mental, and emotional health of both the practitioner and their future students.
STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH
- 250 hours
- 180 contact hours (with teacher supervision)
- 70 non-contact hours
- Experienced instructors
- Anatomy platform
- Digital library
- Guided practice sessions
- Styles covered: Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyas
OFFERS
- Digital manuals
- Final certificates
- Free access to SHIFT YOU studio (open pass)
Who is the Yoga Teacher Training Course for?
Holders of professional qualifications as trainers, instructors, or teachers; undergraduate students; and/or exercise professionals in fields such as yoga, Pilates, physical education, gymnastics, sports, or dance.
Health and physical rehabilitation professionals, including orthopedic doctors, physiatrists, physiotherapists, exercise and health technicians and strength and conditioning coaches, chiropractors, and osteopaths.
Datas de Pagamento
1º prazo até 30 de Novembro de 2021: 1500€
2º prazo até 14 de Janeiro de 2022: 1750€
1º prazo até 30 de Novembro de 2021: 6x 295€
2º prazo até 14 de Janeiro de 2022: 6x 330€
1º prazo até 30 de Novembro de 2021: 12x 170€
2º prazo até 14 de Janeiro de 2022: 12x 195€
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No advanced level of Yoga is required to join this training. To take part in our program, you only need the desire to deepen your practice and understanding of Yoga philosophy.
Many Yoga practitioners join this training simply to deepen their practice, explore Yoga philosophy, build healthy habits, and connect with like-minded people. Whether you decide to become a Yoga teacher afterward is entirely up to you. We provide all the tools—you choose how to use them.
Testimonials
Choosing a Yoga course when there are so many options isn’t easy, but it is possible!
The SHIFT Academy Yoga course offered a comprehensive and well-structured program. Since I didn’t know Professor Cláudio, who would be teaching the course, I decided to attend a class first.
I was extremely pleased to realize that this was the place where I wanted to take the course.
He had all the qualities I value in a Yoga teacher: firm, clear, demanding, correcting postures while offering alternatives.
The course has a strong practical component, which allowed me to finish with greater confidence and less insecurity about teaching classes in the future. It is also an excellent tool for self-knowledge.
I am grateful to Professor Cláudio for always being available and for giving that extra confidence and motivation :)
Was it challenging? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Would I do this course again? Yes!
There is a clear before and after in my practice because of this course.
— Judite Carvalho
This training was an emotional, physical, and spiritual investment that made perfect sense for the moment I am in.
In the pursuit of psycho-physical self-knowledge and, consequently, understanding the world around us, we begin a journey that is well guided.
It is a training that goes beyond learning postures and a physical practice. However, all the knowledge and understanding of the body, mind, and the effectiveness of a Hatha Yoga practice were thoroughly developed, even though each student truly has to put in the work themselves.
— Inês Afflalo
Completing this 250-hour Yoga course was a very special experience and the fulfillment of a desire I had held for several years. Throughout the training, I learned so much—not only about the practice itself but also about the history, philosophy, and values of Yoga. It was a deep dive into a world that has always fascinated me, and I finish with a new understanding and even greater respect and admiration for this tradition.
The course completely transformed the way I experience life and perceive both my inner and outer world. It paved the way for me to begin my journey as a Yoga teacher and to share what I have learned. The atmosphere within the group was always excellent—there was great mutual support, sharing, and cooperation, with each participant contributing something unique to the experience.
I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of Yoga, whether out of curiosity or for professional purposes. I am grateful to my teacher for his sharing, professionalism, and availability to support and challenge us throughout the course. This training was an inspiring start to my journey.
— Fernanda Vasconcellos
I took this Yoga course over the past year, and it was a transformative experience. It greatly improved my performance as a practitioner and gave me the knowledge I needed to begin my journey as a Yoga teacher. The environment was welcoming, with a practical yet demanding approach. Highly recommended!
— Cristina Gabriel
The decision to deepen our knowledge of Yoga is far more profound than we might initially think. It promotes the exploration of who we are as individuals and the kind of relationship we want to cultivate with everything around us. It can be a paradigm shift toward a more conscious and healthy life.
At SHIFT YOU, I found a training program focused on delivering a serious and scientific approach, with rigor in anatomy and alignment, which gives me confidence in providing a safe practice for my students. I always felt well supported, with dedicated guidance from Carla Gonçalves, a teacher always willing to share her vast knowledge.
— Gonçalo Quirino