21 Day 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Samothraki, Evros, Greece
Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Greece
If your drop-in classes have sparked something deeper—curiosity, connection, or a desire for mental clarity—this training is the next step on your path. Between the corporate hustle and life’s demands, yoga becomes your grounding force. Now it’s time to expand that foundation.
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Highlights
- 2 yoga classes per day (Hatha Vinyasa, Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, Iyengar, etc.)
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- Certificate of completion
- The curriculum includes yoga philosophy, mantra chanting, and more
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 20 nights accommodation
- Tranquil surroundings
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
19 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Aravia Maria is the closest place that you can choose to stay where you can come to your practice on time and be there all season.
The stay offers plenty of rooms, including single-bed, twin-bed, and double-bed rooms. So it can be for one person, two single persons, or for couples.
There is WiFi and a small chill-out place there to rest during free time. Additionally, it has an outdoor place with a stove and gas for those who want to cook for themselves, and if you want food in a package and want to save your time, the hosts can arrange food for an extra cost, so you can visit the island and see the beauty and tranquility around the island.
Program
Certifications
Students who complete this training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT).
About the training
Join this course, designed to help you explore and understand the heart of Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Iyengar practices. Learn how each style shapes the body, mind, and breath, and discover which tradition resonates with your long-term journey.
Build confidence, develop teaching skills, and prepare yourself for your 200-hour training, the first professional milestone in the journey of becoming a yoga teacher. Whether you dream of opening your own shala, guiding beginners, or deepening your personal practice—this program will transform you.
Grow. Learn. Become.
Your yoga evolution starts here.
Lectures on:
- Yogic philosophy.
- The role of Ashtanga yoga & Hatha yoga in healing
- Definition of yoga from therapy perspective
- The psychology of Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Four paths of Yoga (Jnana, Raja, Bhakti, Karma yoga) as a means to attain health
- Ashtanga yoga and the description if its eight components
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras, modifications of the mind
- Lifestyle and ethics for a yoga practitioner and teacher
Asana practice:
- Hatha-style Surya Namaskar, Ashtanga Vinyasa
- Suryanamaskar "A" and "B"
- Chair yoga surya namaskar
- Different styles of Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutations)
- Hatha & Vinyasa yoga
- Gentle Evening Flow
- Restorative yoga
- Use of yoga props (blocks, straps, bolsters, etc.)
- Modified practices to suit all needs.
- Full health assessment on asanas and pranayama
- Alignment and adjustments of yoga postures
Meditation
- Regular guided meditation classes
- Study and practice of several meditation techniques and their application in therapeutical yoga
- Techniques of visualization to improve meditation
- How to use meditation to understand your own nature and that of others
Relaxation techniques
- Point-to-point full body relaxation technique
- Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) and its role in Yoga Therapy
- Guided Shavasana
- Minor and major chakra relaxation
- Deep causal body relaxation
Pranayama (science of breath)
- Different types of breathing techniques: Kapalbhati, Nadi Shodhan, Bramhari, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, etc.
- Study of the benefits of the different pranayamas and their application in therapeutical yoga
- Importance of yogic breathing
- Role of Kumbhaka and Bandhas in the recovery of health
- Meaning, types and practice of Mudras and Bandhas
Mantra yoga
- What is OM?
- What does mantra mean?
- Mantra chanting and learning to read Devnagiri Script
- Types of mantras chosen in different styles of yoga like Iyengar yoga and the yoga mantra of Patanjali, mantras for Astanga Vinyasa (Vande gurunam)
- How to create positive vibration or energy with mantra yoga (Shanti mantras)
- Study of the effect of mantra chanting in yoga therapy
Daily schedule
- 08:30 - 10:00 Prayer, pranayama, and Ashtanga Vinyasa practice
- 10:00 - 10:30 Breakfast break
- 13:00 - 14:00 Anatomy of yoga
- 14:00 - 15:00 Philosophy of yoga
- Lunch break
- 17:30 - 19:00 Hatha Vinyasa (Iyengar yoga) with alignment, adjustments, and the last 15 minutes in restorative postures
- 19:00 - 19:30 Meditation practice with yogic breathing or trataka meditation using a candle
Practice will be held outdoors during the summer & indoors during the winter. Props will be provided for beginners. The knowledge of the asanas and the alignment of the body, together with ancient yogic breathing techniques and meditation, will help you to be centered in the present with body and mind and therefore will have a regenerative effect on your life. Enjoy a good swim in the crystal-clear water of Samothraki, hike to the waterfalls, enjoy the hot springs in Therma, or explore the wild island.
Note
In order to successfully complete the yoga teacher training, you will be required to attend all classes. If you cannot meet the attendance requirements of the course, you will be given a certificate of participation, but not "completion."
Included excursions
- Visit to nearest waterfalls within walking distance
- Hiking to Fonia's waterfalls
- Visit to Chora Castle
- Waterfalls close to Therma
- Outdoor yoga practices during summer
Instructors
Ritu Rai
Ritu Rai is originally from India and she devoted herself to yoga when she was 10 years old. Ritu's classes focus on making you work on your body alignment and adjustment by practicing various yoga asanas and motivating you to integrate the practice of Hatha yoga into your daily routine. During her classes, expect to work hard and to leave refreshed, energized, and with a calm state of mind.
Retreat location
The course will take place in Samothraki, Therma, Greece. The private and public hot spring pools are just 100 meters from the accommodation, and markets are close by the accommodation. There is also a small bakery close to the stay, which is a hot spot for travelers where they read books and drink juice or coffee in the morning. The yoga studio is a 15-minute walk from the accommodation.
This island is untouched and has recently been known to travelers, so it is really quiet. You can enjoy nature and your quiet time. The waterfalls are close by, within walking distance.
The hotel is located in the center of town, with a front desk available to assist guests or provide guidance on local attractions. Rent a car to explore the north side of the island and enjoy the beauty of its crystal-clear waterfalls, perfect for swimming. Visit the sandy beaches on the south side during free time for relaxation and sun.
Food
The package includes breakfast. Other meals are available at an extra cost.
You can message Adventure of Yoga with Ritu if you would like to add food to your package during your stay. Ritu's husband is Greek, and his name is Kyriakos. He is part of this retreat, and he helps Ritu in organizing and also cooks delicious Greek and Indian food.
On the island, there are very few vegetarian food restaurants. The meals include local traditional Greek or Indian recipes, mostly vegetables, rice, salads, bread, yogurt, local feta cheese, and fresh seasonal fruits.
Vegetarian meals include salads, bread, feta cheese, and fresh seasonal fruits. Gluten-free is also available for an extra price.
Kitchens are there during the stay, but if you would like to use them, please contact Ritu, as they give access to them for upgraded rooms. For an extra price, you can use the kitchen that is in the stay.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Exclusive Gifts
Rituraiyoga Courses has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
Wellness depending on the stay you choose
Things to do (optional)
Adventure of Yoga with Ritu can help you to get in contact to book any kind of activities or site seeing.
- Hiking
- Massage and spa treatments available in Alexandroupoli
- Rock climbing
- Scuba diving is available
- Site seeing
- Visit on the white beach
- Visit to chora
Spa treatments
Book your appointment for sauna in Samothraki village hotel for 15 EUR. Extra to pay at the counter.
What's included
- 21 days of yoga training
- 20 nights accommodation
- Certificate of completion
- Eligibility to register for Yoga Alliance certification upon successful completion
- Materials during the training, including yoga mats and blocks
- Transfers to and from the port
- Breakfast
Included Exclusive Gifts
Wellness depending on the stay you choose
Massage appointment or hot sauna in a hotel.
What's not included
- Flights
- Tour guide
- Any activity like scuba diving and sightseeing
- Car and bicycle rentals
- Boat transfers and bus transfers until you get to the island
- Lunch and dinner (available at an extra cost)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
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Plovdiv Airport
185 km away from your destination
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Alexandroupoli Airport (Dimokritos Airport)
49 km away from your destination
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Kavala International Airport (Alexander the Great Airport)
95 km away from your destination
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Lemnos International Airport
71 km away from your destination
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Mytilene International Airport
181 km away from your destination
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Thessaloniki Airport "Macedonia"
222 km away from your destination
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Istanbul Atatürk Airport
275 km away from your destination
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Istanbul New Airport
278 km away from your destination
Arrival by taxi
Take a taxi (which will cost you approximately 10 EUR) from Alexandroupoli Airport (Dimokritos Airport) (AXD) to the ferry port. At the port of Alexandroupoli, you will get the tickets for the ferry boat to Samothraki island. From Samothraki Port to the retreat venue, a taxi will be sent to pick you up.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 60% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.
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