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2025
20 Oct - 13 Nov 2025
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2026
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Become a certified yoga teacher accredited by Yoga Alliance
Listen to your soul calling as you arrive in Sri Lanka to practice, infuse and embody the teachings of Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga. Become a qualified yoga teacher in 21 days and journey on a new path to deeper fulfilment in your life and career.
JOURNEY INTO YOUR MOST EMPOWERED SELF
Your 25 x day journey
Journey through the timeline of yoga, to find your own educated and rooted way into becoming an inspirational & soulful yoga teacher. Ground in the tradition and origins of Hatha, and nourished into the evolution of Vinyasa and modern day creative practice. Become a confident & knowledgable yoga teacher in the South of Sri Lanka.
A spacious course to ensure you have time to embody, learn without getting overwhelmed & flexible enough to financially make the course work for your budget
What's included?
- Welcome pack prior to arrival
- 25 x days training
- Vegan breakfast & daily snacks, tea, coffee
- A course grounded in philosophy, embodiment, tradition, evolution & expansion
- Your entire learning programme, certificate and final exam
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- Supportive course handbook
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- Whatsapp Group with fellow students for support prior to start date & the duration of your course
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- 30min 1-2-1 yoga business or growth support coaching session within 3 x months of your course ending for post curriculum and career support via Zoom
Devoted focus in this course to:
Origins, history & purpose of yoga & the evolution into the modern day world
Understanding the difference between styles of yoga specifically Traditional Hatha & Vinyasa
Kriya, Mantra, Mudra, Pranayama, Asana, Dhyana practice
Asana alignment, inclusivity, assists & holding safe space
Special attention to energy and embodiment throughout your course
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​The art of sequencing & structuring classes with intent, inspiration & versatility
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Learning & understanding Sanskrit
Career progression and business masterclasses
YOUR HOME IN SRI LANKA
Study in our yoga shala within a five minute walk from Jungle Beach, Weligama. Feel the ocean breeze in your hair, sand under your feet and the levels of peace your nervous system can experience. We are situated on Kalukanda Road with an abundance of accommodation options from clean guest houses, co-work style living, hotels, luxury stays and budget friendly options. Our shala is situated in the perfect walking distance or a short scooter ride for you to choose a stay comfortable to your budget.
Example Schedule
6 x days active learning days with 1 x full day off per week
6.30-8.30am: Kriya, Asana & Pranayama
8.30-9.45am: Journalling, Self Study & Breakfast
9.45-10.45am: Yoga Anatomy
11-12pm: Yoga Philosophy
12-2pm: Lunch Break
2-3.30pm: Alignment, Assists + Adjusts
3.45-5pm: Teaching Methodology / Teaching Practice / Business of Yoga
5-5.30pm: Closing meditation / Q+A
*Masterclasses & special events will happen 1-2 x a week in the evening
*1-2-1 Mentorship is organised during breaks
*During breaks there you are welcome to leave the space and enjoy your breaks wherever you wish. Whether at your accommodation or close by cafe
YOUR TEACHERS
During your time of course you will be taught predominantly by Nicola & Ricardo, two teachers with the foundations of their education coming from India. With a heart of passion for sharing yoga and more concious living, you're in the hands of people who really care. Both taking leaps of faith in their career to make yoga a full time living, building sustainable business in the industry, they know first hand what it means to move with courage and confidence to make teaching yoga and a new way of life possible and achievable.
NICOLA
Nicola is the co-founder of Rila Yoga in both the UK & Sri Lanka founder of Actively Alive Yoga Studio in the UK . Specializing in traditional Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, she integrates embodiment practices, manifestation, and personal development into her teachings. With over six years of yoga experience and nine years in movement-based practices, Nicola is also a qualified personal trainer and integrative life coach. She is passionate about the philosophy of yoga, especially the concept of self-realization, believing that each person carries their own innate wisdom. Nicola's approach encourages students to connect with their deeper selves, cultivating both physical strength and mental clarity. Her experience spans yoga business coaching, leading workshops and retreats, and creating on-demand and live online classes. Nicola’s transition from fitness and social media management to full-time yoga teaching reflects her dedication to guiding others on their journey of self-discovery.
RICARDO
Ricardo is the co-founder of Rila Yoga UK & Sri Lanka, he is born and raised Sri Lankan and shares a deep appreciation for being able to share these teaching on the island he loves and was born in.
He is deeply passionate about the philosophy of yoga & practice of Hatha Yoga, emphasising that the practice extends far beyond physical movement. For him, the mat is a sacred space for connection and intention. He believes that each practice should be approached with a deeper sense of purpose, encouraging students to explore the inner workings of their mind, body, and energy. His teachings invite practitioners to move with mindfulness, cultivating awareness and alignment both on and off the mat.
Ricardo specialises in teaching Pranayama, Hatha Yoga & Inversion Practice
DEPOSIT ONLY TO BOOK
Secure your space with a deposit of £495
Balance to be paid 90 x days before your start date
NON RESIDENTIAL
TRAINING FEE
Earlybird: £1850
Full price: £2150
Become a certified yoga teacher accredited by Yoga Alliance
*Training day breakfast, fruit & tea provided
*Closing ceremony dinner included
*Certification included
- Choose your own accommodation, lunch & dinner based on your budget and preference
- We are situated between everything from local guesthouses to luxury stays
- Early bird expires 03 April 2025
FOR NIC RATES PLEASE EMAIL INFO@RILAYOGA.CO.UK​