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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 which will make your Yoga Teacher Training on Lefkada Island a rich and unforgettable experience. Read all the details about the course here.
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 the spring, then you can join our 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training on Evia Island and have a discount.
Dates and Fees...
200hr YTT Dates on Lefkada Island
200hr YTT Fees For 2024 on Lefkada Island
200hr YTT Fees For 2025 on Lefkada Island
- The above prices already include an early bird discount of 200€. To benefit, reserve your spot two months ahead.
- A deposit of 400€ is required to reserve your spot. A second payment is required 6 weeks before the course starts. Read our payment and cancellation policy here.
- What's included in this training? 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 a study manual. Pretty much everything 🙂 The yoga studio and the villas are on the same premises.
- Book your flight to Preveza Airport or Athens Airport on the first and last days of the course. If you fly into Athens Airport, you need to land before 2:00 p.m. and fly out after 2:30 p.m. If you arrive at Preveza, there are no specific requirements. More information on this is below.
- We can arrange group transportation from Athens Airport to Urania's villas so that you can relax once you set foot in Greece. The cost of transportation is not included in the price. We can also arrange a taxi from Preveza Airport to the retreat center and back to the airport on the last day. More travel info will be sent to you once you reserve your spot.
- The retreat center provides students with accommodation as requested but reserves the right to make changes if needed due to unforeseen circumstances. Shared rooms can be mixed genders.
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Accommodation during the Yoga Teacher Training on Lefkada Island
The retreat center offers single, shared twin, and shared triple accommodation options.
- Single room: 1 double bed (180cm wide)
- Shared twin: 2 single beds (90cm wide)
- Shared triple: 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed (90cm wide)
Each room has its bathroom, air conditioning, a 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 to all shared rooms unless otherwise requested. Shared rooms may be mixed genders.
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 rooms. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, a private swimming pool, and an amazing terrace with a sea view. There is also a washing machine in each villa so you can do your laundry at any time without 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, creative, and delicious meals for us. Her food cannot be described in words, you have to taste it yourself.
One of our students described it pretty well: "It feels like Christmas here 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 homemade desserts. Urania cooks too many desserts 🙂 Lunch can include a sandwich, lentil soup, leftovers from the previous dinner, hummus spread, and tortilla.
The Vegan and gluten-free menu costs 100 €/per person 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
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Book your flight to Athens Airport (ATH).
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A private shuttle bus will pick you up from the airport around 3:00 p.m. and bring you directly to the yoga center. Therefore, you need to arrive before maximum at 2:30 p.m. on the first day of the training. The journey will take around 6 hours.
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The same shuttle bus will pick you up from the yoga center around 06:00 am on the last day of the course. The driver will drop you off at Athens Airport around 12:00 to 12:30 pm. Therefore, book your return flight accordingly (ideally after 2:30 p.m.)
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The cost of the shuttle bus depends on the number of students. One way could cost around 50-80 €/person.
Fly to Preveza or Ioannina Airport✈️
The closest airport to Lefkada Island is Preveza/Action (PVK) Airport, located 60 km from the yoga center. We can arrange a taxi to the retreat center, which costs around 120€. If more students arrive at this airport, the cost will be shared.
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. We can arrange a taxi to pick you up from this 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 to these airports every day.
Public bus from Athens to Lefkada (not recommended)
This is the least convenient way of getting to the yoga center.
- From Athens Airport, take Express bus X93 and get off at the last bus stop. This will be the main bus station, named KTEL in Greek. The address is Street Kifissou 100, Athens. This ride takes approximately 60 minutes.
- Buy a ticket, and find the bus that goes to Lefkada. (no ferry involved) The duration of the bus ride is about 6 hours. The buses depart from Athens four times per day. More information and details here: https://ktel-lefkadas.gr/en/1942-2/
- We can arrange for a taxi to pick you up and bring you to the retreat center. The ride is about 60 minutes and costs around 100€.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is the weather in April/May/October?
The weather in these months is ideal. It's not too hot and it's definitely not cold. For yoga, for relaxing by the pool, for walks, it's just perfect. The temperature is around 22-25 degrees, more or less and you will definitely sweat during the morning practice. Summer in Greece is quite hot, so if you don't like the heat, we suggest these months.
The sea is a bit fresh but that's just in the beginning. Once you start swimming, it's ok. On your days off you can visit one of the most famous beaches in the world, called Porto Katsiki. It is only a 15-minute drive from the retreat center.
Is your 200-Hour YTTC suitable for beginners? I'm not that flexible...
I don't want to become a yoga teacher. Can I take this course just for me?
A yoga teacher training is a life-changing personal development course open to all those looking to expand their practice. Despite the name, a Yoga Teacher Training is not exclusive for those who are already teachers or are training to become yoga teachers. No one is forcing you to teach once you complete the course. Should you have a change of heart (which many of our graduates do) you will be qualified to teach worldwide.
Most of our students who take this course, take it for themselves, to deepen their practice, to learn how to do the asanas correctly and safely. You will also go beyond the physical aspect of yoga and learn about the philosophy, meditation techniques, and the connection between the physical and the mental benefits of the practice. You will learn so much about yourself and grow a lot.
The beauty of yoga is not in the perfect downward-facing dog or the deepest backbend. The secret of yoga lies in the lessons learned through continuous practice.
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 stil join this YTTC?
How many students do you accept per course?
We limit our groups to 20-26 students. This is a perfect number for both students and teachers. Students can experience the benefits of group energy, and 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?
Who are the teachers in each 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.