La Casa Shambala

The Teachers and the food were great. It is an experience I would recoment to anyone not only to become a yoga teacher, but because you learn so much about yourself.

La experiencia fue simplemente maravillosa.

Desde el primer momento, todo estuvo perfectamente coordinado por Victoria. Tanto la recogida en el aeropuerto como los pequeños detalles a lo largo de la formación hicieron que pudiéramos centrarnos plenamente en preparar y estudiar para el examen con tranquilidad.

Las profesoras realizaron un trabajo excepcional. La información proporcionada, su forma pedagógica de enseñar y la manera en que ofrecían feedback —siempre constructivo— fueron excelentes; se nota claramente que dominan profundamente las materias que imparten.

A nivel personal, la comida me gustó mucho y fue otro de los aspectos positivos de la estancia.

Wat een prachtige ervaring… ✨

Deze yoga retreat heeft mijn verwachtingen echt overtroffen. De locatie is rustgevend en tot in de puntjes verzorgd, waardoor je meteen kan vertragen en loskomen van de dagelijkse drukte.

De begeleiding was warm, professioneel en heel authentiek. Je voelt je meteen welkom en gedragen. De lessen waren diepgaand, met aandacht voor zowel lichaam als geest, perfect in balans.

Voor mij was dit veel meer dan een retreat, het was een echte reis naar binnen, waar ik opnieuw verbinding heb gemaakt met mezelf.

Ik ga naar huis met een hart vol dankbaarheid en kan dit aan iedereen aanraden die op zoek is naar rust, verdieping en groei 🤍

Teachers, Lage, Management, friendly atmosphere and best students around

Es war einfach toll! Eine wunderschöne, bereichernde Erfahrung mit tollen Frauen und super Lehrerinnen. Izabella und Martina haben mit so viel Leidenschaft ihr Wissen vermittelt, sich gegenseitig ergänzt und immer die Bedürfnisse aller Teilnehmenden respektiert und wahrgenommen. Die Quinta in den Bergen von Monchique ist einfach schön. Das Essen von Adele ist himmlisch und mit so viel Liebe zu bereitet. Ich bin so froh die Ausbildung mit LaCasaShambala in Monchique gemacht zu haben.

The food! Vegan and glutenfree and prepared with such care and love.

My time in Arafo was truly special. The location itself is breathtaking — peaceful, tranquil, and deeply nourishing. It felt like a little piece of paradise, nestled perfectly between the mountains and the sea. From the moment I arrived, there was a sense of calm that allowed everything else to soften and slow down. The quality of teaching was outstanding. Both instructors brought very different approaches, yet together created a beautifully balanced and holistic learning experience. Their passion and depth of knowledge are phenomenal, and I leave feeling genuinely well-equipped and confident to step out into the world as a yoga teacher. Maite’s passion and understanding of energetics and anatomy really stood out — clear, grounded, and deeply insightful. Coco’s passion for philosophy, mantra singing and her beautiful Kirtan was inspiring. Her ability to convey yoga’s life-changing potential was truly powerful. Together, their teachings complemented each other perfectly. I was initially hesitant about going away for such a long time, but I am so glad I did. This experience has been profoundly transformative — mind, body, soul, spirit, emotionally… in every way. It has been incredibly valuable. The group I shared this journey with made it even more special. I know these friendships will last a lifetime, and I will treasure this experience forever. It exceeded my expectations in every sense, and I am deeply grateful that I chose to have this journey with La Casa Shambala.

Structure, accountability, instruction.

Noelia has been amazing. When I was booking, she returned any of my enquiries promptly. When I was at Casa Shambala Alicante her presence there as manager was that of calmness, kindness and also efficiency. 🙏

Alicia and Carmen are incredible women. They are professional and kind and have not only taught me yoga in many different forms but also through the 18 days have helped me realign the discipline I needed in my life. They also helped me to believe in myself again. I will be forever grateful to you both.

Pedro cooked all of our meals with the help from Alba, Dessi and Greta.

(karma yogis, volunteers)

The food was delicious, nourishing, colourful and balanced. I loved every meal and I am so grateful for all of your hard work. Thank you.

I also met my fellow students there. Sharing and baring ourselves to one another and building trust. This was special. Thank you for your support and kindness.

It was an experience that I will treasure forever. Life changing in so many ways. 🙏

Our instructors Alicia and Nuri were amazing teachers and guides. Their thoughtful instruction and empathy were really the highlights of the experience. I loved the chance to bond with all of the students, and the food was so good. I really learned a lot and have become so much closer to myself and my practice since this experience. Thank you again!

Was war das Beste an diesem Retreat? Es ist schwer, sich auf nur einen Aspekt festzulegen – denn La Casa Shambala berührt auf so vielen Ebenen.

Die Atmosphäre war von Anfang an getragen von Achtsamkeit, Herzlichkeit und einer tiefen Verbindung zur Natur. Jeder Tag begann mit dem Gefühl, angekommen zu sein – in einem Raum, der Wachstum und inneres Erblühen fördert.

Die Umgebung ist ein wahrer Kraftort: eingebettet in soften Hügeln, mit dem Klang der Natur als ständiger Begleiter. Die Ruhe, das Licht, die Farben – alles wirkt wie eine Einladung, tiefer zu atmen und sich selbst neu zu begegnen.

Das Essen war nicht nur nährend, sondern liebevoll zubereitet – eine Fusion aus lokalen Zutaten, ayurvedischer Inspiration und kreativer Vielfalt. Jede Mahlzeit war ein Ritual der Wertschätzung für Körper und Seele.

Und die Lehrerinnen? Sie waren nicht nur fachlich exzellent, sondern auch menschlich inspirierend. Mit Klarheit, Humor und Tiefe haben sie Wissen vermittelt, Räume geöffnet und Prozesse begleitet – stets mit Respekt und Präsenz.

Dieses Training war mehr als eine Ausbildung – es war eine Reise zu mir selbst. Danke, La Casa Shambala, für diese Erfahrung, die bleibt.

Alicia my teacher <3

La communité et les enseignantes

The teachers Susan and Sofia were awesome, as well as the organizer Vicky. The course was very nicely structured. The food was fantastic!

Die Natur, die empathisch und engagierten Lehrer, das wahnsinnig leckere Vegane Essen und die gute Gesamtstruktur

the community,the teachers, manager and loctaion, everything was amazing, even in the hotest month there was air con everywhere. course was way more than just yoga, it was a life journey and thinking with clarity time away from the world to focus on yourself. the beds were suprisingly so comfy.

My Yoga Teacher Training in Alicante/Spain was just amazing. The whole team was incredible, the yoga teachers Johanna and Martina were not only very talented but also so kind-hearted and you could really feel that they‘re living their passion. We had an amazing cook, who put her heart into every meal and three lovely volunteers. And the fact that everything went so well was down to Blanca, the organiser, who created the perfect setting for us all.

Our student community was also very supportive and I met some wonderful people in those 18 days.

I can highly recommend the YTT with La Casa Shambala.

Thank you for everything!

It was the most beautiful and amazing experience. The words cannot describe how grateful I am for the time I spent there. The quality, not only in the contents that they teach, but also in the values that they shared is incredible. All the teachers: Andrés, Irene, Warren and Paula are incredibly qualified, from the very begin you can feel that you are safe and in a perfect environment to become a good yoga teacher and a better person.

Thank you for the time that we shared and for creating a beautiful community with the other students (love all of you🩷 chaturanga)

Following the path of unconditional love 🙏🏻🌀

I personally loved the length of the class. It’s a shorter 200 hr ttc, and things move fast. But I loved being totally immersed in learning. It was empowering to see us all grow and earn confidence teaching so quickly.

I also loved the quality of women who found their way to LCS. It was a no frills training. Everyone was authentic. There were no influencers in matching sets every single day. It was so refreshing.

Die Gemeinschaft, das Anwesen, die Aktivitäten - alles wurde mit so viel Liebe gestaltet und super gut durchgeplant.

Good instruction

I really liked this location, beautiful nature and space for your own journey. Coco was really gentle and soft I really liked her energy and style of teaching. Very tasty food too:) spiritually, mentally, physically I have improved so much and I got the foundations for teaching yoga to others. After retreat, I feel more confident and cleansed. Please, note its intense retreat so be ready for long learning and going through uncomfortable feelings during meditations and workshops

Vanessa and Coco, my teachers, were so lovely and wise. I have learned so much about yoga, the way of life and about myself. I recommend this experience to everyone who loves yoga.

Everything was just perfect

I had the time of my life at the teacher training in Tenerife!

I learned a lot about Pranayama, Meditation, the various Asanas, philospohy, diet, etc.

Our teachera Coco, Justine and Vic were always there for us and super compassionate and understanding. We had a great time together even celebrating around a bonfirebor singing together at the kirtan.

If I wanted to create the perfect YTT I would not have been able to manifest it as perfect as it was! From theory to practice to food every detail was just right. Also the right mix of practice and theory sourounded by a beautiful landscape or some indoor shala in case its cold.

I highly recomend this course to you!

Maybe if you have a cat allergy bring something that works for you as there also live some super sweet kitties.

I also suggest to bring a hairdryer in case you wash your hair and wont let it air dry.

It was the best decision to choose La Casa Shambala for my yoga teacher training! Our teachers Coco, Justine, and Vic were just amazing: patient, knowledgable, compassionate, and supportive at all times. From day one, they created an atmosphere where everyone could be themselvers and feel at home.

The food was excellent (praise to our chef Santi!). I was a bit worried since I'm not usually on a vegan diet, but the dishes were so rich in variety and delicious that I didn't miss anything.

The place, Manantial de Tara, was just beautiful. Peaceful, with gorgeous gardens, and many pretty places to take a rest between classes. I would recommend booking a bed in the yurts to everyone. It is a unique experience!

I'm deeply grateful that I had the chance to be part of all this. It was transformative. At the end, I'm not only carrying my yoga certificate home with me, but also a ton of good memories, many new friendships, and a newfound connection with myself.

Thank you once again, Vic, Justine, and Coco! I'll cherish these memories!

Vanessa war eine super tolle Lehrerin, ergänzt durch Nuria war’s top! Wir hatten einen Koch (Andrea) und er hat wundervoll kulinarisch verwöhnt (er komm leider wohl nicht wieder). Die Anlage an sich ist wunderschön.

This was an excellent teacher training course covering all aspects including the spiritual side of yoga, lots of morning pranayama and meditation, vinyassa and hatha styles, philosophy, anatomy and physiology. It was a very yogic experience and the excellent teachers Coco and Sara are truly outstanding. The support they give is so appreciated, they both put 100 percent of themselves into the course and are very inspiring. I thank them both from the centre of my heart. The beds are comfortable. Lovely showers and food with a wonderful swimming pool to relax in at the end of the day.

I think eceryone (Even If you do not want to became a yoga teacher) should try this reatreat. The Teachers guide you so well through this journey

The course was intensive and we covered a lot in the 18 days. The course was taught in a fun, engaging way and the teachers, Coco and Sara, were attentive, personable and incredibly generous and open.

The venue has a pool which we all enjoyed. The facilities were good and clean.

The vegan food was lovely, prepared by the amazing Camil. She managed to feed us such a variety of dishes that really nourished us during the hours of yoga and theory classes.

The Venue is more than beautiful and the remote location is a huge plus as one can solely focus on their studies without any distractions. The organisation of the teacher training as well as lessons themselves where build with so much awareness and one could feel that they came from the heart. I learned so much about my self and my personal practice improved rigorously. They really set awareness on your personal understanding of the asanas so that you can feel comfortable in passing them along to others when you start teaching. The food that they served included some of the best vegan meals I ever had.

Met wonderful friends, learned SO much and had a blast! Susa was the best teacher I’ve ever had.

I love the whole experience and transformation during this training. The teachers are really passionate and care about their students.

The food was amazing, always fresh and made with love.

Honestly, I loved the location in Malaga. They did however shut it down after the training that was straight after ours (which was only two days after ours and fully booked). Makes you wonder...

Endroit magnifique avec une équipe incroyable. La nourriture de Santi était délicieuse! Et nos deux professeures (Vanessa et Nuria) étaient exceptionnelles, quel bonheur d’apprendre à leur côté. Je ne regrette pas d’avoir choisi le logement en yourte (spacieuse, lit confortable, atypique).

I loved the 'off grid feeling', the place is stunningly beautiful (also the yoga deck with the sunrise). The food was delicious and I felt really full and healthy with it. The teachers and volunteers all did an amazing job supporting us with the heat and small inconveniences.

I have done the YTT in June 2024. Shambala is an amazing place to learn and to grow. The lactation is beautiful and the people who work there make it feel like home. In this three weeks I learn a lot about yoga and myself. The teachers were amazing, the food was good and I made friends for life.

This place creates a feeling of community and family. I loved the sisterhood it gave me with my fellow students. The food is absolutely amazing and the facilities creates a restfull enviroment to learn and grow in. Very grateful for my stay here!!!

The main teacher was amazing, learnt so much from her. I got a lot of new experience with spiritual practices, like moon salutation/full moon ceremony, mediation and different types of pranayama

Manager, Essen, Umgebung, Yoga Hauptlehrer

Die Stimmung im gesamten YTT

Susa was an amazing instructor and I learned so much from her. The manager Anna was incredible. Kari did the food and we ate the most wonderful Vegan food.

Es war einfach nur fantastisch. In so einer atemberaubenden Natur Yoga zu lernen. Keine Ablenkung, kein Luxus. Nur die Natur und wir. Das Essen war immer super lecker und es gab immer was zum nachschlagen, alle wurden satt. Die beiden sehr unterschiedlichen Lehrer Johanna und Paramesh haben uns ihre Yoga Wege gezeigt. Die verschiedenen Sichten ergaben eine gute Balance. Man hat Yoga sowohl aus der traditionellen Sicht wie auch aus der modernen therapeutischen Sicht kennengelernt. Die Gruppe war super, genau wie das ganze Team. Mit Spinnen muss man klar kommen und das Mosquitospray nicht vergessen aber ansonsten einfach 100% weiterzuempfehlen

Johanna was top class teacher. Enthusiastic, interested and knowledgeable. You won't find better. Ramiro the chef again top class, gentle, happy, attentive and with a menu varied and healthy. Deborah with her team of volunteer helpers did a great job, often not noticed but if everything is running smoothly she's probably the reason. Great course, not to be missed.

Amazing experience. They best thing I have ever done. The food was just beautiful. All the teachers, volunteers were fantastic.

Great Assana Clinic

1. Teachers & how experienced they are.

Both teachers are coming from different backgrounds and thats what made it so insteresting and valuable. Crosslinking yoga with anatomy, neuroscience, spirituality and other disciplines.

2. You have to step out of your comfort zone. You will get to try things you thought you would never do - silence day, jala neti cleansing, plenty of sun salutations.

3. Food and the menu! Carefully planned vegan diet was amazing, every dish looked and tasted so delicious - loved it!

4. Community & team building all the way from day 1. You always feel included, your opinion and feelings are deeply valued and validated. Opening and closing ceremonies were incredible.

Thank you to everyone who took part in organising❤️

Highly recommend if you are looking to learn about yoga and much much more from experienced teachers. Even though this is not a retreat and you have plenty of classes daily - you do get to form close relationships with your fellow students, relax, journal on your own, take a leisure walk and enjoy life.

I really like the location and the company of my group. I enjoyed my time there and I appreciated the close distance with the town.

Wunderschöne Area mitten in der Natur, Monchique ist in in 10 min zu Fuß erreichbar mit kleinen Läden und Supermärkten. Die Kursinhalte sind sehr gut strukturiert und super interessant, das Essen ist unglaublich lecker und mit viel Liebe zubereitet! Das ganze Team dort war wundervoll und ich kann nur jeden ans Herz legen dort sein Yoga teacher Training zu machen! 💛

The vibe and the community was incredibly beautiful! Amazing food & Susa was the best teacher I ever had! Very good organisation and all in all an incredible experience, especially considering the price. I would definitely choose this YTT again!

This training was amazing. They care for you so you can develop and learn. Food was so tasteful. It was heaven. You learn that vegan food does great things for your body. You don’t miss a thing. Promise. The views are spectacular. And classes were high level. In this group Vic managed the whole training. She is was amazing. Susa lead the training and she is the best. THE BEST! Coco lead us down a beautiful spiritual path and gifted us her music. Don’t hesitate but book this one. You won’t regret it.

We got manuals with allmost eveything to self study. Teachers where good at learning us what we need to know. We had plenty of food served with some different options. Ral (the manager i guess) was very helpfull with everything and sweet. Breakfast was amazing!

If you enjoy a lot of people with very positive mind asking you “how r u” all the time, singing circles and the outdoor jungle life: this is for you!

Teachers, staff, agriculture, sustainable living, food, the love,…

Great teacher, great food, great manageress.

Very lucky with the group too.

The whole experience was incredible. Every aspect of the program was well thought through and delivered with love. Jesper, Mar and Coco were very knowledgeable and fun trainers. The location was stunning. After finishing this training, I feel very well equipped to be a yoga teacher.

Susa was an amazing teacher, I had a great time and learned a lot.

Susa's incredible classes - she taught us so much that we had never learned in any yoga class before. Great teaching style and so passionate about giving us the most possible knowledge during this short time. Cecilia's constant support regarding any needed organization. Ramiro's and Leonie's passionate and loving meal prep.

La qualité et les personnalités si différentes des 4 enseignants avec chacun leur richesse particulière.

Leur partage d'expériences.

Leur pédagogie.

I really loved the way everyone was involved in that amazing, life changing experience. The mood of the group and the team was funny, light and also deeply connected and truthful. Ramido our chef was super, Cecilia gave the location a soul and Freddy our Volunteer was always there for jokes and also to help.

Het intense leerprogramma was goed afgewisseld met de yoga klassen in combinatie met de theoretische lessen. De docenten waren zeer ervaren en het contact was heel persoonlijk. Het eten was fantastisch en ruim voldoende. Ik heb in 18 dagen zowel lichamelijk als geestelijk een mooie transformatie doorgemaakt.

Cette formation était parfaite, tout était très bien organisé, les installations étaient super et propres, les professeurs extraordinaires, la nourriture exceptionnelle et les cours géniaux. J’ai beaucoup appris durant cette formation et j’ai fait de merveilleuses rencontres. Je recommande cette formation les yeux fermés. Le lieu était paisible et très tranquille 🙏merci à la manager Cecilia, aux professeurs de yoga Suzanna et Marina, au cuisinier Ramiro et au volontaire Freddy 🫶une équipe exceptionnelle, aimante et passionnante

I liked Vanessas passion about the chakra system and all the intentions in the classes.. her practice were for many people kind of a yoga therapy, self healing..

We learned a lot about the philisophy and karma yoga, yoga life style and how to get back to our true selfs

I had a magical YTTC experience at Terra Sangha! We had such a wonderful group, and created such beautiful and supportive connections. Deborah, our course manager, was so genuine, kind and loving and the YTTC ran seamlessly under her guidance. Andres, our main teacher, is a phenomenal teacher - probably the best teacher I've ever had in any capacity during my life. He has such creative, varied and fun teaching methods and brought so much energy and enthusiasm to each class. The volunteers on our course was so helpful and friendly, and felt a part of our group. The accommodation available was varied to suit a variety of preferences and very comfortable. The food was ample, healthy and delicious. Terra Sangha is a fantastic off-grid site, and I loved having the river running through it and the various farm animals on site. Would whole-heartedly recommend this YTTC. I had the best time, and miss it very much!

Amazing experience. I wasn't sure if I even wanted to teach, I was more doing this for my own practice and I'm so glad I did! The off grid location was beautiful, there is excellent varied vegan food and I met a lovely group of people (mixed ages and levels) who I will stay friends with. The instructors were super passionate and the house manager was so kind and warm. It really felt like a home for the few weeks.

the food and the yoga instructors

Andrés' teaching style, energy, depth of knowledge, and love made this training truly special. I would take a class or training with him again in an instant. He is among the best of the best.

Deborah managed the course with style and grace. Ashleigh's Yin classes were what the heart and body needed at the end of the day.

The course was designed well, Vanessa is a brilliant teacher. Such passion and dedication to Yoga. The support Vanessa gave me was incredible. I loved every minute of her classes. I leave the course with a great level of confidence that I can lead classes.

Overall, a wonderful journey into the depths of yoga, spirituality, somatic healing, and more that comes with the plethora of people who chose to do this together. You get to learn about correct asana alignment, meditation, breathwork, philosophy, history, Sanskrit texts, anatomy of the human body, and also try several spiritual practices. I'm not a spiritual person but I love the knowledge I gained for my own practice.

Note: This is not a one way ticket to becoming a yoga teacher. You have to put in the hard work. It is a great foundation for learning more. We each get to prepare and teach a yoga class at the end, which was my favorite part of the entire experience. There is valuable feedback from the lead instructor and I really appreciated how much time she devoted to all of us, about 70% of classes. She seemed truly passionate and knowledgeable. There are two other instructors I wish we had more time with because they also had so much to offer us.

Living outdoors for 17 nights made me feel aligned with nature and I'm very glad I chose that option. It is also cheaper than living in a studio apartment, but I'm glad they have options for what different people want and need.

Unforgettable time with so much love, understanding, kindness, gratitude, fun, tolerance,... this experience changed my life and I became a part of a new family. Thank you so much for being so amazing human beings.

It was an amazing adventure! Big Thank you for the teachers and the volunteers they did a great job!

De locatie is subliem. Je voelt dat deze plaats een mooie geschiedenis heeft. Er hangt een zeer goede en vredevolle energie. Zeer mooi ecosysteem. De eigenaar Ben is de max. Franco de yogaleraar heeft me zeer veel bij geleerd. Hij heeft zeer veel verstand van yoga en is een woordenboek als het aankomt op asana’s en hun naam in het sanskriet. De kok Ramiro is een schat van een man die een Michelin ster verdient! Dank u wel aan de managers om alles in goede banen te begeleiden. Ik heb enorm genoten van mijn verblijf hier. Een tijd om nooit te vergeten. Namaste, peace & love.

The place is exceptional and magical. Perfect for being in complete immersion on a YTT. Surrounded by animals and incredible vegetation.

The river is a heavenly place, even for taking a shower :)

The meals concocted by Ramiro, were great ! Always happy to have lunch and dinner.

Classes are given by 2 teachers from different schools. They are both attentive to adapt their lessons according to their practice.

The 2 managers, Melissa and Klara, are always available, responsive and super kind.

I fully recommend this YTT, especially as the place is under development and becoming more and more magical.

There was so much information and every teacher was so different. They were all very passionate about yoga and it made my experience unforgettable. I made really great friends along the way and learned how to teach on day one! Very happy I chose this location.

I loved the estate with all animals and being off grid. Franco, the teacher is very passioned and brengservice a lot of joy in the classes. The managers Klara & Melissa of the retreat are very helpfull and caring. And the chef Ramiro....magician!

Both teachers were great both professionally and personally and shared a lot of experiences with us. Our manager was always there for us, even on the days off and in the evening. The YTT was a intense and valuable experience!

Das Training war super die Trainer beide top habe so viel gelernt und mitgenommen danke!

I honestly don’t even know where to begin!

INSTRUCTORS

The instructors (Ari, Sara & Paula) were three of the kindest, wise and helpful people I’ve ever met. They’re all extremely knowledgeable about their field and have brilliant teaching skills. Ari was hilarious; Sara was so kind & gentle; and Paula was a joy to be taught by!

FACILITIES

Terra Sangha was absolutely breathtaking - you are completely submersed in nature: no traffic noise; no light pollution; no busy streets; just total tranquility! Everything is environmentally sustainable, right down ti the toilets / soap / loo roll etc.

COURSE CONTENT

I feel like there’s nothing I don’t know. The anatomy classes were full to the brim of interesting content, from the muscoskeletal system - endocrine system - fascia etc. The Philosiphy of Yoga classes covered everything from the History of Yoga - 8 Limbs of Ashtanga - Chakras - Aryuveda - Pranayama - Meditation - Mantras - Mudras etc. The Asana Clinic was so informative, they covered over 50 poses in great detail including how to properly adjust students’ posture / how the poses should be executed / how poses should look / what to look out for etc.

COURSE MATES

Everyone I met was lovely - each of us had our own reasons for coming and everyone was so understanding and nurturing towards each other. I’ve made friendships and connections that will last a lifetime, and now have contacts all over the world! ✨❤️

Es war einfach nur schön und magisch! Die Kursleiter Sara und Ari sowie die Managerin Klara haben unsere 18 Tage in Terra Sangha wirklich verzaubert: Sie sind auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen, haben für uns eingekauft, einen Koch-Workshop veranstaltet und waren immer für uns da - nicht nur zu Fragen in Bezug auf Yoga. Dazu wurden wir von einem Koch mit dem besten Essen verwöhnt! Das Grundstück ist wunderschön und der Fluss ist perfekt, um sich nach einer anstrengenden Yogaeinheit und all den spannenden Theorie-Stunden abzukühlen. Der klare Sternhimmel, der Geruch von der puren Natur und das Gepletscher des Flusses im Hintergrund haben wirklich dazu beigetragen, dass die Erfahrung mit Casa Shambala noch besonderer wurde. Die Menschen, die ich dort kennengelernt habe, habe ich alle ganz tief in mein Herz geschlossen. Alles in allem hat Casa Shambala meine Erfahrungen übertroffen und ich bin soooo dankbar für diese tolle Zeit! Ich werde meine Yogalehrerausbildung nie vergessen und immer mit einem Lächeln zurückschauen.

Die Lehrer sind hervorragend und geben sich allergrößte Mühe einen guten und abwechslungsreichen Stundenplan zu gestalten. Sie sind jederzeit da und präsent auch bei persönlichen Anliegen.

La Casa Shambala will forever be in my heart! I not only learned yoga- I learned so much about my body, mind and soul and healed from inside out! My experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish. I loved the food, the property was so beautiful with stunning views and the people were amazing ( the instructors, staff, fellow students and volunteers). I love how this is a completely judgement free zone and everybody truly felt that. My life has changed in ways I could have only dreamed of and I feel like forever family! Vanessa was our main instructor and I can’t put into words how much she truly cares with her heart and soul. Nani is a such a sweet, beautiful person who truly taught with such love and care. Paula was there for part of the retreat and was the best anatomy teacher I could have asked for.. and Mar was our manager/ part time teacher and is such a special, talented and caring soul!

I not only got my 200 hour training- I gained a forever family!

Thank you La Casa Shambala for everything!!

This experience surpassed my wildest expectations. The venue was lovely—waking up to the view of the mountains of Tenerife—spectacular. The accommodations were comfortable—I stayed in one of the studios with two fabulous roommates. We had a small kitchen and private bath with hot shower. The food was delicious and plentiful—who knew clean vegan eating could be so tasty? The chefs seemed to out do themselves with each subsequent meal. The teachers—shout out to Vanessa, Nani, Mar and Paola—they were all knowledgeable, so present and caring. Not only did they do an impeccable job preparing us to be good yoga teachers, they did an exceptional job building the community amongst us all—I made incredible life long connections with folks from all over the world and I am so very grateful. The training program was also well sequenced—there was a balanced mix of Asana workshop training, yoga philosophy (including a mind blowing series on chakras), anatomy and pranayama, as well as more practical information about how to approach yoga teaching as a profession. The program culminated with a “final” where each of us got to plan and sequence our own Hatha or Vinyasa class and then teach it to the group. I exit the experience feeling more than prepared as a yoga instructor—I feel additionally empowered via the whole experience—literally transformed as a human being and ready to bring this powerful love and light back into my own communities and share it.

everything was so lovely and nice, very thoughtful. the food was amazing and the teachers are so great! everyone was supportive and helped me with emergencies. the location was beautiful aswell ❤️

My time at La Casa Chabala in Tenerife was an experience which is not possible to describe in words. I feel so grateful for the amazing place, the implication and the quality of the Team (thank you Vanessa, Paula & Mar for all your sharings with us) and for the people I met there. I feel completely transformed since this experience, which gave me so much. I have new lifestyle habits, feel more self confident, learned so much about yoga, and met friends for life.

I totally recommend this experience!

Love the way how Ianire, Franco and Vicky taught us, with heart-felting attitude that deeply opened the door of my heart. I was being healed, blessed and loved.

It is hard to put into words about this experience. It was one of a kind, in the most beautiful magical place, the land speaks spiritually. The food was so beautiful and made me feel amazing, the teachers and volunteers were so kind and helpful. Elisa the manager did the most incredible job! She was a mother to all of us for 18 days, always making us comfortable and meeting our needs. The course structure was perfect, unflawed. I am so grateful to have learnt from Sara and Ari. It is both of their true calling to pass on their knowledge of yoga! They both have the wisdom of 1000 people. I will miss my Terra Sangha family but the tools I learnt on this course will carry them in my heart forever 🧡🧡🧡🧡

I loved the teaching here at La-Casa-Shambala and my learning during the Teachertraining. Our teachers were very patient and had lot's of their knowledge to share.

During our time there we created such a good community and shared so much on our way! I would love to return and didn't even want the Training to end.

Highly recommend the training for anyone looking for an improvement in their practice and for an incredible experience in the south of Spain.

Plus the food was amazing!

Vor allem die Gruppe ist mir in der Zeit sehr ans Herz gewachsen. Ich fühle mich so, als hätte ich sowohl körperlich als auch mental viel dazulernen können

Das Personal ist rundum freundlich. Die Köchin kann zaubern!!

Der Pool <3

The teaching was excellent on all levels. They couldn’t do enough for you and if you didn’t understand anything they were happy to explain it.

It was much better than I ever thought it was going to be. I had a birthday when I was out there it was a big birthday and I had a cake made for me and everyone sang happy birthday and they made me feel very very special. I would highly recommend this course, to anybody.

I loved the experience overall. The location is absolutely amazing and has a very farm-like feel to it. The teaching was overall very good. I think I found the experience really positive as a personal experience. You learn so much about positive mindsets and the power you hold within yourself. There is a lot of information to take in and they provide a training handbook which makes the process feel a lot more cohesive. You very quickly feel at home here and whilst the days are long the weeks fly by. There was a good mix of people who were doing the teacher training to become teachers vs as a personal experience, so whether you plan to become a teacher or not you will certainly not be the only one.

We had Sundays off, and arrived on the Monday, meaning that of the 18 days we had our arrival, 11 days of teaching and yoga, 2 days off and 3 days in which we all taught a practice. If I’m completely honest I don’t think it is possible to complete 200 hours in 18 days - realistically I think it was probably more like 100 so if you plan on becoming a teacher keep this in mind but as I went for the personal experience this didn’t affect me.

The teachers I had were amazing, they were genuinely inspiring people and I could not recommend them more highly.

Overall the whole experience was incredible and I would highly recommend. The organisers were very friendly and the chef was amazing. The instructors were very fun, friendly and helpful. The course was rewarding and I met so many wonderful people. The location was stunning and there was always some adorable animals to see. Could not fault the experience.

Amazing, unforgettable experience, in magical Terra Sangha, a natural paradise - the perfect environment to immerse yourself in on a YTT.

Thank you Vanessa and Franco, the teachers during my programme. I am forever grateful to them both.

Vanessa is an incredible teacher, a true inspiration. She is powerful and wise and conveys her lessons with passion, love, truth, authenticity, joy and laughter.

Franco, also an incredible teacher, gentle, wise, humble, kind, multi-talented with calm, powerful energy. His presence alone is healing. If you have the opportunity to get a massage from him, please do - for me, it was a miraculous, healing gift.

La Casa Shamabala has understood very well how to pair teachers together: the contrast in their approach to teaching, their energies:yin and yang, it was the perfect balance.

The food was absolutely AMAZING and plentiful -always more than enough, delicious and different every meal! Perhaps not enough in the past from previous reviews, but this is definitely not the case now - which shows how they adapt to feedback to provide the best service. This was so apparent throughout the course, by asking for feedback throughout, providing extra services like laundry.

Course content and delivery was HIGH quality!!

Excellent feedback on our teaching!

Other staff/volunteers : Victoria (amazing anatomy teacher, breakfast chef!) Sandra & Steve, helping with lots and bringing good humour! Carolina- amazing, beautiful soul!!!

I recommend this YTT 100%!!

Lovely people,Very good food,nice accommodation in a beautiful place,best teachers-it was a great experience. Emotions,emotions,emotions. And lots of love,spirit,vibrations and a new family.Thank you for everything

I am incredibly thankful for this amazing experience that far surpassed my expectations! It has been a truly transformative journey, filled with valuable lessons and a profound sense of healing that I will take with me. The culinary delights provided were simply outstanding, and the amazing location was breathtaking.

The place, the people, the teachers, the food,... everything was just lovely and super great. It is challenging for the body and the mind, in a good way. I learnd a lot, have a good overview what yoga is about and where I want to improve more. The teachers where just wonderful, honest, with discipline. We got well prepared for the exam.

This teacher certification was absolutely magnificent. The teachers were fabulous. So much knowledge and ability to give it over. The place was beautiful and they were so accommodating. Everything ran so smoothly and with so much love.

I really enjoyed everything! I dont have anything to complain about the location was good even if it was far away it was 10 min to town so it was fine .

The teachers, the food , the energy everything so perfect! We have an amazing connection,love and trust and im so grateful!

EVERYTHING!!!!!

All the teaching, the connection with the group, the hospitality.. all this experience

We arrived with a warm welcome and a smile.

The first days were physical and mentally challenging: you are thrown in a big group of strangers and had quite an intensive asana clinic.

But each day the love grew and the connection became stronger.

This is not only about yoga. This is about reconnecting with yourself, looking in to a mirror and acknowledge all the work that has been done, and needs to be done.

Yoga is a life style, and here you were given the tools to find a balance between your spiritual soul and living in the « normal life ».

Ianire and Vicky were absolutely wonderful teachers. They had heaps of knowledge on a whole range of topics, and were so good at encouraging us to push ourselves to reach our full potential. Their teaching methods are super fun too - we weren’t always sat down, but sometimes dancing and getting our bodies moving.

The actual course included a huge range of areas from practicing asanas to yoga philosophy to Ayurveda. It was wonderful to learn so much - it is definitely a great spring board into more learning.

La Casa Shambala also arranged extra events for us like an ecstatic dance, an acro-yoga workshop, and a Thai massage workshop. These were all super fun!

I loved the Sharing Circles on Sundays too. These were an excellent opportunity to voice concerns and express how we were handling the course. The course is physically and mentally tough, so having this opportunity was a great way of connecting with the rest of the coursemates.

Connor and Ceci, the managing staff, were absolutely delightful. Full of plenty of smiles and support! If we needed something they were more than happy to try to fulfil it. They even organised a physical therapist coming in to help with aches and pains.

The food was absolutely delicious with a wonderful range of flavours. The Cádiz site was situated in the mountains with lovely views, and was the perfect sun trap on colder days.

Die Location in Teneriffa, Arafo war wuuuuuunderschön, es lässt sich super verweilen während 18d. Wunderschöne Parkanlage mit Pool, Sitz- und Liegegelenheiten, offene Küche mit Lounge und Katzen :) Die Yurten sind super gemütlich und geräumig, die Anlagebesitzerinnen haben alles schön dekoriert und sind bei Problemen immer schnell zur Stelle. In gut 1-1.5h ist man zu Fuss in Candelaria am Meer. Die Yogaausbildung war ganzheitlich und vom Essen über die Aktivitäten und das Miteinander einfach super. Viel, vielen Dank für alles ihr Lieben <3

Die Lage und Umgebung ist ein Traum! Das Team war sehr harmonisch, alles war mit viel Liebe gemacht. Gitta ist eine großartige Lehrerin und ein fabelhafter Lifecoach, auch Esther war eine tolle Lehrerin die einen guten Einblick in die spirituelle Seite von Yoga gegeben hat. Das Essen war exzellent, danke an Miguel!

Tolle Gruppe! Gute Themensetzung.

Lso animales , la comida , la forma de enseñar,

The property is beautiful and the staff takes great care to create a safe space that feels like a home. Ral, the manager deserves a raise. Before arrival Ral was extremely considerate and quick to respond to my emails and questions, while there he was always checking in to make sure everyone was taken care of. He goes above and beyond. The instructors were a blessing. Mika, Warren, Hazz, and Paula genuinely care about the students and even stay past their required time slot to support them, which means they don't get paid for that time. They will push you to grow from this experience. Calling this course just a YTTC is a huge understatement. This course saved my life. Being fully immersed at La Casa Shambala, sharing a living space with others, having the support of the instructors, staff, and students created a family.

I came to La Casa Shambala at the end of my rope, dealing with a lot of personal struggles and seeking a new path. I got exactly that. With this course, you get out what you put in. If you invest your whole heart and come in with an open mind, surrendering what you think you know, and have a willingness to trust their instructions this experience could change your life as it has mine, and everyone in our class (October 2022).

I left La Casa Shambala with so much more than I ever expected, and I'm so grateful for the love and support they provide during their YTTC.

The routine, the people, the animals, sooo good food, the yoga classes, the yoga nidra after lunch, the ceremonie

The instructors were highly skilled and thoughtful in their delivery of the content. Food was wholesome. Location and venue was spectacular. Highly recommended.

The food was amazing. The chief Franco made wonderful dishes every day.

The teacher Mica was very wise and his yoga and meditation classes were awesome. I enjoyed it so much and learned a lot of life lessons in his theory/philosophy classes. I also loved the anatomy classes with Paula. The best class was the Acro Yoga workshop with Paula and Franco. I felt so comfortable and supported.

The location was quite cute. You are in the middle of nowhere with cats, horses and dogs and a pool. You can really focus on yourself, on your progress and yoga.

The volunteers were also super nice.

They always provided tea during the days.

The toilets were cleaned every day but the showers and the rooms were always not so clean.

All in all it was a lovely experience. I met a lot of new wonderful people. And I learned a lot about yoga and also about myself.

I would say, it was one of the best experiences of my life. The most precious thing were the people there. I think that this kind of experiences attract very open and kind people, who are ready to listen and to share. Our group was amazing and I feel blessed to get to know such pure and wonderful souls.

The location of the training was also magical. We were far away from any civilization, that made it easy to relax and switch off from all the problems of the everyday life. The rooms were cozy, the brook and a little natural "pool" gave us a possibility to refresh ourselves and to unite with nature, the fig tree was generous with ripe figs, that we ate for breakfast and during the day.

The food was delicious and in general satisfying. It could be more fruits and breakfasts could be more diverse, but still I was pretty happy with what we got.

Our yoga-teacher was very knowledgeable. He showed us responsibility of being a yoga teacher and philosophy classes with him were eyes -opening.

In general, I would really recommend this kind of experiences (not necessarily with Casa la Shambala, though) to those who are in a search for themselves and who want to broaden their horizons

POSITIVE

-schedule: clear and followed.

-location: in nature, pool, animals. Mountain very close by.

-atmosphere: organization of theme nights (bonfire, cacao ceremony, movie night) greatly appreciated.

-teaching: teachers had different styles and guided high quality flows.

-accommodation: lots of storage space in the rooms, bathroom cleaned regularly.

NEGATIVE

-teaching: Anatomy class on zoom with another group from another YTT and connection was sometimes lost. Ayurveda and philosophy class really lacked some critical thinking and overall were pseudo-scientific(eg teaching chakra imbalance causes sexually transmittable diseases). The two teachers contradicted each other and/or the written guide (eg on the alignment of a pose). The written guide contained significant mistakes. Overall little to no constructive feedback given to the students, especially on the exam. Some subjects were not taught despite being included in the curriculum provided before the booking (eg counter indications, business). I know that some beginners students had the feeling that they still did not know correct alignment on some poses and did not get enough assistance.

-organization: pick-up organization chaotic. Covid test was promised but not delivered. At times hard to find a manager to talk to (you don’t get introduced to who they are and they live in the private areas). Website advertised a multilingual team but one of the manager spoke no English.

-equipment: not enough blocks nor straps

That was great experience 💫I didn’t expect the place will be that lovely, in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views, surrounded by nature ( the sheep 🐑 Nevada the most hilarious ship :)) the food was excellent. The teacher Sara great loving energy 💖 beautiful soul 🦋 The teacher Ianire amazing woman with discipline 💪 That was my first real experience with yoga and I’m in love ❤️. I really recommend La Casa Shambala YTT. It is very intense but some time you just don’t have possibilities and this is great option. The organisers really listen to your suggestions and do their best to sort everything out Mapi and Peppito 🙏 I had amazing time and missing it already.

The structure of the training was good. The teacher was great becuse of his knowledge of yoga.

The number of hours of physical activity was good.

The food was delicious.

The staff was great and helpful.

It was a charming place with all the animals around us.

El lugar y el team de casa shambala es mágico! Me encantó este viaje y puedo recomendarlo para todos lo que también están interesados de Hatha Yoga - las Asanas y la philosofía. Aprendí muchisimo en estos 3 semanas - gracias a mi profesór Mica y mi grupo con seres humanos tan hermosos. GRACIAS!!!!

Un abrazo enorme

Cosima

La Casa Shambala was incredible. The most beautiful souls coming together to explore themselves and dive deep into the philosophy of not only yoga but the energies, history, anatomy and most importantly ourselves. The people were definitely the highlight, like-minded, vulnerable, expressive and honest. The location is only a quick 5min walk from the beautiful town of Monchique. The rooms were clean and spacious. This journey has definitely changed my life and I could not recommend this higher to anyone who’s considering taking this first step into yoga teacher training, it accommodates for beginners who have just started yoga and also advanced yogi who already have their own practise.

Vanessa and Ari were amazing teachers. Down to earth, humble and so warm hearted. I felt supported throughout the whole journey, not only during the classes but also outside of them. The other representatives of La casa shambala were extremely helpful and caring, giving us the best food possible and having our backs all the time. Wonderful people, wonderful experience ❤️

I wanted to dive in the “deep end” and just be busy learning all day every day, and I sure got what I wanted. On top of that I made friends for life, upskilled my yogi knowledge and practice, connected with nature, had lots of fun.

It’s was like living in tiny community for 3 weeks and I loved every bit of it. We had our challenges, but together we practiced what we were learning in classes - surrender, communication, flexibility and love above all.

Food was fenomenal, thank you Vicki!

Teachers Vanessa and Ari - so inspiring, wise yet so approachable and friendly.

Location - incredible.. just 20 mins from Alicante but feels like hrs away. Mountains literally on the doorstep so whenever we had some energy left over we’d go on sunrise or sunset hikes.

Pool was a lovely feature for breakfast and lunch breaks, helped to recharge my solar battery daily.

I loved animals on the site.. so friendly!

Todo fue excelente

Everything was souuuul perfect, can only highly recommend!

My God, the Shala to practice Yoga is from paradise.

The teachers (Mara, Natascha and Melissa) are absolutely stunning characters from another realm.

Super nice staff!

Super nice food!

Super service and support (by Felicia❤️)!

One of the most beautiful experiences i ever had!

Thank you souuuuul much 🙏🏼❤️

Much Love

Namastenzo

I had a wonderful time at La Casa Shambala. The teachers and quality of instruction was excellent. There is a nice breakdown of Asana Clinics, Philosophy, Anatomy, Meditation and opportunities to practice teaching in front of a group and eventually designing and teaching your own class. The vegetarian diet was something that was new for me. I struggled with it at first but eventually my body did feel better and I felt like I had less inflammation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served and there is a Thai restaurant across the street if you want to get something with meat or just something different. The food served at La Casa Shambala is very healthy, not a lot of added sugar etc but it did start to feel a little bland after a while. I can only eat so many vegetables and eggs. The location is tucked away down a dirt road. It’s quiet and peaceful but you can still here some loud motorcycles or the heavy trucks occasionally. I would recommend getting a motor scooter. You can walk to the main city and other places which is was most of us did the first week but if you want to explore the island a scooter is the best way to go. The staff was great, Ral, Jo, and Mauri were super helpful and always asked if we needed something, if everything was going okay etc. Even when I scraped my knee Mauri went and got me stuff from town which was really nice. All in all I had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this yoga retreat.

My time at la casa Shambala was the most wonderful adventure I’ve ever gifted myself. The friendships, the learnings, the support, accommodations and food were better than I could have ever expected. I needed a life reset and that’s exactly what I got. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a change or a new perspective. I feel like a confident yoga teacher and just a confident human in general. Thanks to everyone who made this possible!!!!

The YTTC and my good experience is based on our two teachers, Fran and Nat. The accommodation is nicely situated at the lagoon with private access to the beautiful water (unfortunately not enough spots for everyone in the sun and a very short peer), but I will always miss the sun gazing in the mornings with Fran. How beautiful! The chefs were lovely. The food ok for a detox week (no sugar, coffee, meat, vegan). Also Bea was very helpful, warm-hearted and sweet. The documents were ok, an overview, for further self-studies. If you like a lot of theory, you will like it (I did like to learn about the history of yoga). The asana clinic with Nat was super informative, but the long days after short time very tiring. Anyway, thank you Nat, Fran, Bea and Team for this intense time at Lulu La Bruja!

I had some wonderful days in Portugal. The YTT was really good organized, the teachers were excellent the community felt like a family. I am beyond grateful.

+ Very well planned and structured schedule

+ The food was amazing!!

+ A lot of real life stories from the teachers and not only teaching out of a book

+ it was good to have different teachers

+ Kalari workshop

+ Beautiful atmosphere

I loved the openminded and accepting atmosphere between everyone of us at the course - the students, volunteers, teachers and everyone. I just felt safe and happy and had a lot of good people arround me. Everyone was easy to talk to and happy to be there, if you needed a hug or anything else. You go throug a lot of feelings on the course, but you are just one big family taking care of each other and sharing things together. The course is about yoga but you learn so much more than just yoga. You learn a lot about yourself, about other ways of living, about withdrawing from the stressful life we all experience sometimes. You learn to accept, to care about your self, to care about others, to accept whatever you feel - because everything is okay - and to treat yourself with respect. I loved the vegan food, the sunrises and sunsets and the mountains arround the venue. The location is beautiful out in the province with nature all arround, which is so relaxing.

En general todo en todo me gustó mucho :)

Las semanas estavan muy intenso y aprendí mas que lo esperaba.

Estoy muy feliz, que lo hacía el curso cerco del agua, enfrente della salida del sol. Magico!

Los instructores Amoranhia y Roxy, son instructores que lo hacen de corazon con mucho experienca y con mucho amor.

Wonderful experience. Thank you!

the teachers were amazing! we all learnt and grew so much. the whole couse was full of love. the dishes was delicious and the staff super friendly. the manager helped us with everything and with full heart.

thank you all for this amazing experience! i would defently recommend the yyt with casashambala!

love an light for everybody in bacalar!

Bacalar is a beautiful Place 💙

The teachers were amazing; I never thought I could learn so much in such little time. Their ways of teaching touched me very deep. I am extremely full of gratitude and joy for having attended this retreat

I liked most the person I became through this time. The attention of the manager, lovely Mari, the teachers, Roxy and Vir, the kitchen staff, Jose and angel, and the receptionist, Mariana, was unmatched. I felt so cared for, listened to, loved, and respected in every way. The friends I made and the connections created will stay with me my entire life. I certainly believe that I will never be the same after only 21 days. There was a space created there at lulu that was only love. Only acceptance. Only support. I couldn’t have asked for anything better!

Roxy and Virginia were thorough and elaborated on so many aspects of Yoga; and the lagoon location,

practice space and general atmosphere supported a transformative process. When problems did occur, the management was very responsive. Overall, I give this training very high marks!!

Le lieu est fantastique et la maison est géniale. Le personnel était super gentil et le cuisiner attentionné.

Caro, the Host, is Amazing. She is like a mom for everyone. She is into it more than 100%. She gives everything she has for us. I felt protected, loved...

Mica, the teacher gives the keys to open the door to change. He knows his subject. Very intersting Guy and very funny. I loved him!

The food is really good (for french people its very important😉)

You will find a family there. Be ready its an intense expérience. Full of love.

La casa shamballa in Tenerife IS really nice, ping pong, volley, dance nights...

I will always remember it and it will change my live forever.

Super happy to have participated in this low-cost teacher training in Tenerife in May-June 2021 as the value for money was excellent!!! I can only thank Carolina and la Casa Shambala for this wonderful opportunity! Carolina created a wonderful atmosphere and made sure that we had everything that we needed and more! Mica was a great teacher and I learned a lot about yoga postures and alignment. Thank you both! I had a great time, met lots of lovely people and would recommend la Casa Shambala to anyone!

Everything about my experience with La Casa Shambala's TTC in Tenerife was positive. This TTC is so much more than what I expected, Mica and Carolina created a beautiful and safe atmosphere, for us all to go deeper within our practice and ourselves. Mica only teaches from his own experience of yoga, and showed me how a yoga practice is really a yoga lifestyle. Carolina is pure love, giving everybody so much care and time to make sure we are all comfortable. Both such beautiful and authentic souls. What I learnt from this TTC, from the Carol & Mica and from everyone else with us, I will take with me forever. There are no words.

Desde el primer momento que llegue a la casa muy buena onda con la gente , Carolina es un amor de persona se asegurara de que no te falte de nada . Me gusto mucho la manera de enseñar de Mica , he aprendido muchisimo en los 18 dias que dura el curso . Volveria a repetir con ellos .

La comida muy rica tambien . Relacion calidad precio de 10

Open and supporting atmosphere that allows to relax and dig deep in to the process of personal development.

This was for sure one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. This is more than a YTT, it’s a community, a family, a safe space for self-development. I immediately felt cared for.

My training was in Bacalar, Mexico at the beautiful lagoon. The accommodation is simple but super natural and pretty. The Yoga Shala is incredible and the food was colorful and very tasty. Lulu La Bruja is like a little family as well, the people are kind and willing to help.

Jessica and Melissa were awesome teachers. They adapted to our rhythm and became our friends. They made the ancient yoga tradition very accessible and I learned so much about yoga, philosophy, spirituality, myself and others. This training also includes Meditation, Kriya, Pranayama, Chakras, Thai Massage... for me the perfect combination. I fell in love with yoga even more and they made me want to do my 300hr as well.

Rakel was also there with us and it was so lovely to spend time with her and learning from her. Thank you for making this possible!

Last but not least, one of the most important parts of this training is definitely Carolina, the manager. She is always there for everyone, caring and loving - there’s no way to not love this wonderful person!

La Casa Shambala and all the people I shared this training with have a special place in my heart now. Thank you for everything!

The instructors were amazing and I adored their view on what yoga is. They were authentic and were there for help if you needed it. The location was beautiful and calming. The staff was friendly and down to earth. The hostel is 20 minutes walking from town which was nice to be away from the commotion. By the end of the retreat we were all family!

I really enjoyed my entire time here being at La Casa Shambala, meeting extraordinary people from all over the world, all here for the same purpose- to learn and grow, sharing our stories and differences and the best thing yet is for it to happen during this Corona Crisis. Magic happens here 💞🤸 This place will always have my heart 🙏 x Linda

The instructors of La Casa Shambala were amazing. They were knowledgeable, kind, flexible, and compassionate. I received a much better than expected education of yoga—asanas, philosophy, history, pranayama, anatomy, etc. The management team was also great. I found them to be supportive, helpful, and caring. Management went well out of their way to assist me when I needed it. Not only management was supportive, but the volunteers as well. Such an amazing team of individuals that created a great community atmosphere. The location of La Casa Shambala was beautiful, both inside and outside of the property. The property itself is gorgeous and peaceful, and kept clean. The views from the Shala are phenomenal, and the sounds match the view. I loved the waking up to the chatter of the jungle, and the steamy sunrise over the mountains. If anything, I just wish that the beach was closer, as well as access to the main town. But on days off, the beach and town are very accessible.

Everything...💕teachers are nice, staffs and volunteers are helpful! The most beautiful thing is to contact with nature everyday!!! Food is wonderful especially breakfast, I miss it sooooo much! I am so glad to select this school, if you are hesitate, just book this and go! You will not regret!!:)

I had the best time. It is true indeed, a yoga TTC really does change your life. The way you look at the world and yourself shifts and I’ve learned so much this past month. It was all made possible by the incredible staff at La Casa, the food was delicious, the volunteers are amazing, the teachers have been a blessing, their knowledge makes me feel well prepared and ready to start and they truly became friends. I have all the tools I need. The management worked so much to give us difference options for extra activities and the island has so much to offer. The vibe here is incredible ! And above all I’ve found my family here. I’ve found friends for life and I could not be more grateful for that.

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

The teachers on the course had a fountain of knowledge and taught in a way that was constantly engaging and exciting. The managers and volunteers working behind the scenes of the course made everything run super smoothly. All in all a magical experience and a beautiful way to start my journey as an instructor.

I‘ d liked the idea of community. I really enjoyed the lessons in the morning and evening surrounded by the tropical environment.

When you arrive at La Casa...you just can feel and see how this place is amazing! The decoration everywhere is fantastic and made with eco materials! The tipies are so cute and very confortable! Food was excellent also. The volonters are doing a very good job too and take completly part of the team. Managers were so kind, helpful, smiling people. We had teachers during this months and all of them were very professional and amazing!

We went 2 or 3 times doing yoga or meditation on the beach which was great! My stay was a success for my all life long...

Many thanks to Raquel to had done this wonderful, human, peaceful place.

La Casa is a wonderful place that got my heart straight away. The lovely people make you a part of the family, the beautiful surroundings make you feel at home immediately. We learned a lot, shared even more. Expect more than just yoga. Community, personal growth and deep connections come naturally. Leaving this place is hard, I will definitely come back as a volunteer one day. Raquel, the owner, created a place that will change you to the better and make you spread this positive energy all around the globe. Highly recommend La Casa ♥️

Where do I begin? An amazing experience with amazing people. The accommodation was modest and cozy, food was healthy and colourful, the crew + teachers were friendly and supportive. Special shout-out to Mica, he really dug the diamonds out the mud and was sooo generous with his teaching, his time, his knowledge... There are no words really. If you’re lucky enough to study under him, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about at the end of the training. Sara and Joe were super friendly and knowledgeable as well, just great people. The staff + crew at La Shambala were all like-minded individuals who were supportive and super zen. I will miss the view from the yoga deck almost as much as my group of girls! Just grest times.

The shala is beautiful surrounded by nature, the classes were amazing, the teachers were so lovely and teaches us with all their passion.

The ambiance and the community were very nice, the owner and the volunteers, very friendly and always helpful.

I would go back.

Great food, options to change to order thai if we wanted. The Yoga shala has an amazing view over some mountains. Karen and Jessica were wonderful teachers and Rikel the owner was also very welcoming and really made you feel at home. The best thing I found was that we only had 15 students which allowed us more one on one time with the teachers.

The instruction was excellent. The instructors instilled confidence and provided details in the practical and philosophical aspects of yoga. Individuality was encouraged and respected. The program was well organized. The supporting staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The vegetarian meals were delicious and nutritious . We all became one family by the end of the training and will carry this bond forever.

the people, the staff, the environment, the location, the common area, the huts everything! everything is literally; what you see is what you get. super eco-friendly and backpacking style. the teachers were phenomenal. i wish the course was longer so i could learn more from the teachers we had. food was amazing because it was catered from outside. im not vegetarian or vegan but if someone were to cater me vegan/vegetarian food from the same restaurant. i dont mind! it gets really noisy at night as there were many nights that was raining and heavy thunderstorm, so many little creepy crawlies and creatures came running out seeking for shelter. the toads and frogs were extremely loud at night. it was hard to sleep. but i mean, you are literally in the middle of a jungle. it was expected :)

Beautiful place and beautiful people!

I loved Victoria, who was another teacher we had. Her knowledge was beyond what I expected. She has this amazing energy. Just for her I would recommend this place.

I liked the rooms, which I thought made you really connected to the nature.

I loved the ayurvedic food and they were also nice to make it a change with some thai food as well.

Everyone loved the volunteers. They were so nice.

I first thought that I ended up doing my TTC at La Casa Shambala by pure coincidence. I soon realized that there are no coincidence when it comes to the magic of this place.

Be ready to deepen your technical yoga practice and anatomy/biology knowledge, but even more to find openess, grouding, family, emotions, connections, unconditional love, and way more than I can put on words.

This place is like a hidden intimate paradise surrounded by the jungle life (and Funky the magic cat), and you'll find yourself calling it "home" by the end of the month. Our teachers were professionnal and competent as well as compassionate, open and sensible. The owner and the volonteers are part of the group too, which creates a strong community life and feeling.

I am very grateful and I definitly recommand this place to everyone who feels like experiencing something deeply authentic. 🌼

La formación resultó ser mejor de lo que esperaba. El contenido y el enfoque, y la manera de enseñar me gustó mucho. La convivencia en la casa con el voluntariado y compartir los momentos junto a personas de todos los lugares del mundo fue muy enriquecedor.

The people, the teaching, the food, the accommodation, the locations,... could keep going but there’s a word limit.

I can HIGHLY recommend this teacher training!!! The teacher training was very informative and practical. I especially loved the philosophy and history classes. It gave me such a different appreciation for yoga.

If you’re looking for a serene atmosphere, yummy Ayurvedic and Thai food, funky bamboo hut accommodation and excellent teaching, all for an extremely reasonable cost, then this is the place for you!

Sara, la prof de yoga est tout simplement géniale, accessible, passionnée, à l’ecoute... La formation est complète et très bien organisée. Le lieu de formation est très agréable et calme, les repas sont sains et très bons.

I loved everything about this course. From the beginning until the end our amazing teacher Akari put so much energy, not just into teaching but also to make us really understand what Yoga really is about. I feel very grateful for my teacher and for the people I had around me during the course, I learned so much from each of them. The location is really nice, we were surrounded by nature which really made this course even more special. La Casa Shambala is a unique place run by a wonderful couple Rahel and Hector who really want you to feel like home. Apart from TTC group you can also meet fantastic volunteers from all over the world and that's why this place is full of positive and loving energy. Also, the food was really good, very healthy and Ayurvedic which helps you feel light and healthy during the practice. I feel very lucky that I've chosen this course and although it was intense I enjoyed every moment there:) Thank you very much for everything!!

Before coming to the training I was expecting only to learn how to teach yoga and the anatomy of the body but it was way more than this. The philosophy teacher made us go through some intense experiences and taught us the origins of yoga and the philosophy of practice. It has been an amazing journey of self-discoveries!

I recommend this training for people who do not want to be a yoga teacher right after but want to get a first approach and understand better the yoga practice.

The 2h30 of yoga in the morning are perfect to work on the body and the mind (through the meditation) et the Yin yoga at the evening allow us to relax and rest from the day and assimilate all the learnings.

The strengths of the teachers are their ability to stay grounded in the modern world and teach with precise examples of life.

Hector and Raquel are beautiful people - inside and out. They have created something more than just a yoga teachers course, with their love, kindness and compassion they have created a home for all. It’s a beautiful community, where like minded people get a chance to live together.

The teachers are wonderful, knowledgable, wise and dont make you feel like they are above you. Jessica will take you on a yoga ride which you will not forget and will be forever grateful, she will shake your heart and bring peace to your soul; Emily with her peacefulness and radiating smiles will relax your mind and flex your body like never before and Joe will make you understand the complicated structures of anatomy with down to earth language.

I will never forget this month with those beautiful souls. Raquel and Hector really make you feel comfortable and help you in every way possible, they try their best to comfort everyone and make everyone happy. I wish them to keep on expanding their love with this community of yoga they’ve created.

I am forever grateful to them for creating this little oasis where I have met people that will stay in my heart until the end of days.

My experience at La Casa Shambala was life changing. Despite last minute hiccups with instructors the facilitators adapted smoothly. Jessica, Emily and Joe were all amazing teachers. They geared their teaching to our group perfectly. At the end of the program I truly felt equipped to tecah. Rakel and Hector were super accomodating and present the entire time. We truly formed a beautiful family over the month.

If you're looking for a by the book in and out training then this is not the place for you. All of the instructors not only gave us hands on experience, but helped us to connect with ourselves and eachother in a deep and lasting way. I loved every moment!

Vivir esta experiencia aprendiendo yoga y toda su filosofía en un lugar mágico hecho con tanto amor, en comunidad con todo lo que nos rodea, conociendo personas de todo el mundo que vienen y se van aporta siempre algo positivo, una semillita que da más vida y hace que todavía la experiencia sea más grande... Todo esto lo guardo para siempre en mi corazón! Gracias🙏🏻

I love the positive vibes in La Casa Shambala , all the people staying there were very positive , encouraging and supportive , I've spent a wonderful month there.

Especially Rakel and Elodie , they've shown enormous supports to accommodate our needs , Rakel is very detail minded to take care of our daily needs including food , class schedules and other issues , she's also very open minded to listen to our feedbacks and responds quickly . Elodie is no doubt a wonderful teacher with anormous patience in teaching and I'm impressed by professional knowledge in yoga.

Thank you Elodie for your incredible teaching, for sharing your inspirational life with us, for helping us all along the way with so much care and pure intention. You have helped me and touched my life and soul in such a beautiful and profound way and I will forever be grateful for knowing you.