Lefkada Island and all you want to know about the 200hr Foundational Course here
Boutique destination to immerse in the practice of yoga.
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Your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training on Lefkada Island, Greece will take place in one of the most luxurious yoga retreat centers in Europe.
Located in the heart of the Ionian Sea, Lefkada is a premier resort destination. Nicknamed “The Caribbean of Greece,” Lefkada’s turquoise waters, iconic beaches, whitewashed villages, and natural wonders will connect you with the true meaning of yoga while you relax and recharge.
Urania Luxury Villas Retreat Center is a true paradise on earth. This hillside retreat bestows an immediate feeling of tranquility and peace that will make your Yoga Teacher Training on Lefkada Island a rich and unforgettable experience.
Immerse into yoga practice while enjoying stunning views of Ithaca island, the mythical home of Ulysses.
Minutes away from an exclusive wilderness beach down the hill, we can’t think of a more boutique destination to explore the practice of yoga.
If you take this course in April, then you can join our 300hour Yoga Teacher Training in August on Evia Island and have a discount.
Dates and Fees...
200hr YTT Dates on Lefkada Island
200hr YTT Fees on Lefkada Island
- The above prices already include an early bird discount of 200€. To benefit, reserve your spot 2 months before the course starts.
- A deposit of 400€ is required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance is paid upon arrival.
- We offer a flexible deposit policy adapted to the circumstances we live in. Read more about our Covid-19 "You Don't Lose Your Deposit" Guarantee.
- This Yoga Teacher Training on Lefkada Island is residential and includes the accommodation of your choice, breakfast, light lunch, dinner, water, tea, coffee, tuition fees, and study manual. The yoga studio and the villas are on the same premises.
- Check-in is available from 4:00 pm on on the 1st day of the course. Check-out is at 10:00 am on the last day of the course.
- Book your flight to Athens Airport on the on the 1st day of the course (land before 2:00 pm) and book your return flight on the last day of the course after 3:00 pm. A private shuttle bus will be arranged by us.
- Group transportation from Athens Airport to Urania's villas can be arranged by us so that you can relax once you set your foot in Greece. The cost of transportation is not included in the price.
- The retreat center provides students with accommodation as requested but reserves the right to make changes if needed due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Accommodation during the Yoga Teacher Training on Lefkada Island
The retreat center offers single and shared twin accommodation options.
- Single room: 1 double bed (180cm wide)
- Shared twin: 2 single beds (90cm wide)
Each room has its own bathroom, air conditioning, safe box, and luxurious eco mattresses and pillows made by Coco-Mat company. You will sleep like a baby. Every room has a breathtaking view of the Ionian Sea so you can enjoy it the moment you wake up. Roommates will be assigned for all shared rooms unless otherwise requested. Upon agreement, shared rooms may be mixed.
The retreat center consists of 4 luxurious stone villas, each one having 3 bedrooms. Each villa can accommodate 3-6 guests in either single or shared twin rooms. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, its own private swimming pool, and an amazing terrace with sea view. There is also a washing machine in each villa so that you can do your laundry at any time without any extra cost.
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Food during this Yoga Teacher Training on Lefkada Island
Breakfasts, light lunches, and dinners are included in the price on all days, even on your days off. Urania, the owner of this retreat center, cooks all the meals herself, putting all her love into planning and cooking healthy delicious meals for us. Her food cannot be described in words, you just have to taste it.
One of our students described well: It feels like Christmas every day 🙂
Breakfast consists of eggs, porridge, Greek yogurt, honey, fruits, homemade marmalades, rice cakes, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, cheese, juice, tea, and lots of coffee.
Dinners include soup/starter, salad, legumes, rice, greek dishes and home-made desserts. Lunch can include a sandwich, lentil soup, crepes, hummus spread, lemon cake.
All students have the same food, no exceptions made. Vegan and gluten-free menu costs only 100 €/person more for the whole course. Let us know in advance if this is your choice.
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How to get to Lefkada Island retreat center
Shuttle bus from Athens Airport and back
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Book your flight for Athens Airport (ATH).
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Arrive before 2:00 pm on the 1st day of the training. A private shuttle bus will pick you up from the airport around 3:00 p.m. and bring you directly to the yoga center (duration 6 hours).
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The same shuttle bus will take you from the yoga center at around 06:00 am on the last day of the course and will drop you off at Athens Airport. Book your return flight after 3:00 p.m.
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The cost of the shuttle bus depends on the number of students and the size of the bus. One way costs 50-65 €/person/trip.
Taxi from Preveza or Ioannina Airport✈️
The closest airport to Lefkada Island is Preveza/Action (PVK) Airport, located 60 km from the yoga center. From this airport, a taxi to the retreat center costs approximately 90€.
The next closest airport is Ioannina Airport (IOA) which is located 176 km from the yoga center. Visit www.opodo.com for flights to Ioannina Airport.
Check for the availability of both airports. As our courses in Lefkada do not take place in high season you might not find flights for these airports easily.
Public bus from Athens to Lefkada (not recommended)
This is the least convenient way of getting to the yoga center and we can not provide support to students who choose this option.
- From Athens Airport, take bus X93 and get off at the last bus stop. This ride takes approximately 60 minutes. Walk to the main bus station called KTEL. Address: Street Kifissou 100, Athens.
- Take the bus that goes to Lefkada island. The duration of the bus ride is about 5,5 hours. The buses depart from Athens four times per day. More information and details here: https://ktel-lefkadas.gr/en/1942-2/
- Take a taxi to Urania's Retreat Center, about 60 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Should I invest in 200hour Yoga Teacher Training if I don’t want to become a yoga teacher?
Is your 200-Hour YTTC suitable for beginners?
Can you tell me more about your 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training program?
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Practice Vinyasa Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
- Learn applied functional anatomy
- Break down more than 50 important yoga poses. You will learn their correct alignment, recognize their misalignment tendencies, their safe modifications, and offer hands-on adjustments for different body types.
- Learn short sequences for 15, 30, 60, and 90-minute self-practice.
- Build a self-practice (home practice) without having to rely on a teacher
- Learn how to create vinyasa sequences and teach your classes to your fellow students.
- Workshops on complex postures. These workshops give a lot of attention to detail and will change your personal practice. The emphasis is on safety to your own body and the prevention of injuries for yourself and for your students.
- Philosophy, meditation, chanting...
How can I prepare for my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course?
Is there a written and / or practical exam on the 200-Hour YTTC?
I don’t practice Ashtanga Yoga. Can I join this yoga teacher training course?
How many students do you accept per YTTC?
We limit our groups to 25-26 students. This is a perfect number for both students and teachers. Students can experience the benefits of group energy, practice real teaching scenarios. Yet, teachers can provide the personal attention students need and deserve.
What is the age profile of the students?
The course welcomes practitioners of all ages. 75% of the group is between 25 to 35 years old. The rest is either younger or more mature, between 50 and 60 years of age and older.
What specific subjects are taught in the theory classes?
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Philosophy (Indian philosophy, yogic lifestyle, breathing techniques (theory and practice), moral and ethical codes of yoga (yamas and niyamas), classical texts, and more modern texts on yoga.
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Yoga Anatomy with hands-on exercises wherever possible.
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Teaching Skills will be also put into practice. Everything you will learn in theory, you also put into application.
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Alignment and Adjustments could be considered either theory or practice. Firstly you will learn them theoretically. Secondly, you will practice on yourself and other students.
Will we learn how to find work after the yoga teacher training course?
Can I teach Power Yoga after I finish this course?
Will we learn pregnancy/prenatal yoga?
Can I teach Rocket Yoga after your yoga teacher training course?
Do you offer an internship yoga program?
In which countries can I teach with the yoga certificate that I earn?
Can I join yoga teacher training after injury or with a physical limitation?
The answer here is yes!
Not only can an injury be a gift to your experience of Yoga Teacher Training, it can also offer so much to the other students, the teacher, and the lessons.
Of course, consult your doctor before committing to this intensive yoga training and receive informed guidance.
Will we learn how to integrate the use of props into our yoga practice?
At Alpha Yoga School, we understand the benefit of using props and encompass them in our teacher trainings.
We encourage students to experience them in their own practice, as well as in their teaching of yoga to others.