12 Day 100-Hour In-Person Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Refresher in Alicante, Spain
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Spain
Join Sun Salute Retreats in the sunny Spain for a transformative 12-day immersive training designed specifically for yoga teachers who already hold a 200-Hour YTT and are ready to go deeper.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 12-day residential yoga teacher training
- Daily yoga practice
- Daily meditation sessions
- 100-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teaching Refresh certification with ReAlign Yoga
- Workshops such as formatting, sequencing, and pacing the class
- Learn Hands-on adjustments and modifications for all body types
- Know how to create a playlist for a vinyasa class
- 11 nights of beach town accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Alicante–Elche Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Región de Murcia International Airport[1] (US$ 78 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
The accommodation is located in the cute beach town of Torre De La Horadada. The beach house is within close walking distance to the center of town and one block away from the beaches. Each house has a balcony from which you can drink your fresh juice and study your anatomy and your chakras. There are also coffee shops and restaurants on the nearby beaches and surrounding areas.
You can choose single, double, or triple occupancy rooms depending on your preference. Wi-Fi access is available. Please note that the accommodations can vary depending on your choice. Sun Salute Retreats is happy to send you updated photos of the room of your choice on request.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
You will receive a 100-hour yoga teacher training certification registered with Yoga ReAlign.
Sun Salute Retreats welcomes you to join this 100-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) course 12-day in-person training experience in the beach town of Torre de la Horadada, Spain.
What’s Included:
100 in-person hours
Nine hours of studio time each day, filled with practice, theory, hands-on learning, and deep dives into advanced topics. You’ll have one full rest day mid-training to recharge.
20 non-contact hours
Complete these at your own pace before the training begins. This includes:
- Assigned readings
- Practice teaching
- A few curated online yoga classes
What you will learn:
- Hands-on adjustments: Learn and refine safe, effective, and confident assists for a range of poses.
- Anatomy and biomechanics: Dive into the structure of the body and how it moves, addressing what’s often missing in standard 200-hour trainings.
- Creative sequencing: Learn how to build intelligent, dynamic vinyasa classes from the ground up, rooted in both creativity and logic.
- Teaching practice: Get real-time feedback and support as you lead others in a safe, encouraging space.
This training is for teachers who feel their initial YTT did not go deep enough into anatomy, biomechanics, or teaching skills, and those who are ready to level up their knowledge and confidence.
Pre-application requirements
Sun Salute Retreats requires that you have at least one year of background in yoga, dance, or bodywork before the beginning of the training.
Whether you are an aspiring student seeking to deepen your knowledge of the yoga practice or you wish to become a teacher, this 100-hour YTT program is for those students that wish to put effort and hard work into learning, so they can take their personal development and skills as a facilitator to new heights. So come and join this very exciting and deeply rewarding life journey.
How the training works
Please note that after the training, most evenings, there are optional residential evening yoga classes free of charge; however, they will be taught in Spanish, but it is a great way to improve your Spanish and hang out with the locals.
Please arrive for the training between the hours of 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., so you are on time for your first class at 3 p.m. on the first day. Your last class will be at 5.30 p.m. on that last day of the training. Extra nights are welcome for an extra cost, if you are interested, let them know.
Daily schedule for in-person training
- 07:30 - 08:30 Meditation and pranayama practice
- 08:30 - 09:00 Group presentation and workshops (practice teaching)
- 09:00 - 09:30 Break
- 09:30 - 11:00 Yoga class
- 11:00 - 11:15 Tea break
- 11:30 - 13:30 Anatomy and biomechanics studies plus hands-on adjustments
- 13:30 - 15:30 Lunch break, practice teaching, and play
- 15:30 - 17:00 Lecture: on the philosophy or history of yoga, for example, a Sanskrit study
- 17:00 - 17:30 Break
- 17:30 - 18:30 The practice: studying anatomy/ biomechanics and how it relates to the postures (asanas) and hands-on adjustments
- 18:30 - 19:30 Practice teaching (practice what you have learned)
- 19:30 Dinner
Course information
In this program, you will explore the diverse teachings of the yoga tradition and delve into the profound knowledge that underlies its practices. This yoga instructor certification course presents an in-depth study of asana, yoga anatomy, creative sequencing with a goal in mind, adjustments and modifications, and other important and fundamental yoga topics. You will also learn about the chakra system and its components, as well as the basics of teaching prenatal and Restorative yoga.
This training is aimed at students who are looking for an in-depth study of yoga and anatomy, accompanied by a comfortable stay and an unforgettable experience. During this 100-hour Vinyasa yoga teacher training refresh, you will have a unique opportunity to experience the incredible breadth of yoga and develop your skills to present and instruct inspiring classes.
What makes Sun Salute Retreats different
Sun Salute Retreats runs a yoga studio (full year) that is full-time working yoga studio. This gives you the opportunity to observe and assist in the regular classes, so you get to experience the real life of a working yoga teacher and work with regular students including beginners, not just super yogis. This will give you more experience for the future, as normally you start your teaching career teaching beginners. This is the challenge for a teacher to understand how to modify their yoga class so that all students from beginners to advanced practitioners can enjoy it.
1. Academic excellence
They offer an international degree program, more than double the education offered at your typical certificate course, a level that surpasses every industry standard. Their commitment to excellence means that their degree holds a real market value and demonstrates master-level knowledge earned through practice and study.
2. Personal support
They have revived the age-old tradition of mentorship. During your studies, you will have support and guidance every step of the way. This is all because of their commitment to keeping the groups small (no more than 20 students per group). As a student, you will work directly with the lead teacher for more than 75 percent of the course. On a daily basis, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, learn, and grow as you go.
3. Flexible scheduling options
How are you going to fit study and practice into your already busy life? What if you have work or family obligations that make it impossible to take 2 weeks off to attend a long-term, residential course? They run these training three times a year.
Course components
- Asana propping, variations, and modifications
- History and philosophy of yoga
- Pranayama, meditation, and kriyas
- Working with the chakras and nadis
- Anatomy and physiology (biomechanics in-depth, theory, and applied)
- Teaching skills, public speaking, and ethics
- Formatting, sequencing, and pacing the class
- Vinyasa yoga, such as how to create a Vinyasa flow class that has purposeful sequencing and creative transitions
- Learn the art of hands-on adjusting and assisting throughout the whole training
- Clear vocal cueing (how to align with your voice)
- Structural alignment training and body reading
- Mantra and chanting
- Presenting a class with excellence
- Restorative yoga, Therapeutic yoga, and back care
- Paddleboard yoga if the weather applies
Instructors
Amanda Dee
Amanda Dee is an E-RYT® 500, YACEP® with YA. She has been teaching yoga since 2003 in some of the best studios in NYC, USA, studying with famous teachers such as Lesley Kaminoff and Schuyler Grant. She leads worldwide trainings, workshops, and yoga retreats. In 2006, she opened her own successful yoga studio in Manhattan until she moved to the coast of Spain, where she opened ReAlign Yoga Studio. Prior to Yoga, Amanda gained her 2 year BTEC Diploma in Dance, UK, 1999.
Dr. Matthew Clark
Dr. Matthew is a yoga philosophy and history teacher. Since 2004, Dr Matthew Clark has been affiliated as a research associate to the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London), where, between 1999 and 2003, he taught Hinduism. He has traveled very extensively in India and has published books and articles on soma, sadhus, and yoga. He is a freelance scholar, who works occasionally as a proofreader, editor, and tutor for yoga teacher-training courses. He also writes songs and plays guitar; he has produced several albums of music as Mahabongo.
Unai Mill
Unai quit his job as a successful lawyer a few years ago in Barcelona and decided to travel the world for a while. His six-month original plan turned into his plan for the future as he decided to combine his love for travel with his knowledge in organization, social media, and running a successful business. After a year living in New York City and having a deep contact with the yoga world, he started to realize how he could help yoga teachers in their business of yoga (which is a course he now teaches on yoga teacher training's and a service he offers to teachers around the world).
Fernando Dias
Fernando is a physical therapist and osteopath from Spain. Coming from the dance world he specialized in Pilates and water therapy, allowing him to work in the Spanish health system and the wellness world. During the last eight years, he has been immersed in yoga, which moved him to India, where he teaches anatomy and biomechanics in YTTCs. He currently lives in Denmark and is involved with Kopenhagen University and the University of León, Spain, working on health innovation and teaches biomechanics to health professionals to spread a wider knowledge of yoga and its benefits.
Athala Cochado
Athala who has always been an athlete, practicing many forms of sports and physical activities over her whole life. She discovered yoga over a decade ago. It captured her in a way no other sport had done before. This is a practice of not only the body but mind & spirit. It has helped her in the most difficult moments of her life. Practicing yoga is like having your own built-in psychologist & best friend, it involves continuous learning. The mat has become her home & her place of moving prayer & meditation. Athala is a registered 200hr YTT with YA & a certified ReAlign Teacher in biomechanics.
Emma Martin
Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Sports Science 2010, 200 hour YTT (YA) in Astanga Vinyasa Yoga in Sampoorna May 2015, India, 200 hour YTT (YA), Yin Yoga and integration Buddhism, Psychology with Sarah Powers April 2017 Traditional Hatha Yoga with Moon Sun Fire July 2019 Bali. Teaching since 2015 in London and now in Spain with ReAlign Yoga Studio
Jonna Saarinen
Jonna has been teaching since 2019 and received her certificate with ReAlign Academy, mixing yoga and biomechanics to learn how to cater the practice to each individual need. Her classes are very flowy and creative, challenging and also nurturing. Jonna is originally from Finland but has lived in Spain for many years. She can speak English, Spanish and Finnish.
Retreat location
This in-person training will take place in the small beach village of Torre de la Horadada, Spain at the Sun Salute Yoga Studio. Torre De La Horadada is a tranquil coastal village, situated on the border of Alicante and Murcia. See real Spain and enjoy the towns of Pilar de la Horadada and San Pedro del Pinatar, which are a few minutes away.
For culture, they are also a short drive to the cities of Murcia, Cartagena, and Alicante. During your free time, you have the option to explore the local and international restaurants with different options of fresh healthy cuisine. With great weather, a chain of unspoiled blue flag beaches, a marina, little bars, and restaurants, it makes a great place to visit.
Food
There are many local restaurants to choose from that serve healthy options, such as vegetarian, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, Indian, Cuban, Italian, or English food options.
Expect to pay about 12 to 14 EUR for lunches and 15 to 20 EUR for dinners. If, however, you prefer to cater for yourself, Sun Salute Retreats has fully functioning kitchens that you are welcome to use, and there are supermarkets within walking distance of the beach houses. You have 2 2-hour lunch break every day.
The following meals are included:
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
Things to do (optional)
Sun Salute Retreats will help you orientate yourself to the area, activities, and restaurants such as boat trips and day trips to Murcia (one hour and 20 minutes bus ride), Cartagena (40 minutes by taxi), Granada, and Alhambra (four hours and 30 minutes away by bus, hiking, and diving), Calblanque Natural Park, Natural Reserve Cabo De Palos, Natural Hot Springs of Thalasia, watching flamingos and taking a natural mud bath at Parque Natural de Las Salinas de San Pedro, beaches within walking distance, restaurants, coffee shops, local markets and tapas bars nearby.
Please note these in-person trips and activities are extra and are not included as part of the training. You can add them to your trip before or after the training. You will only have one day off during the dates of the training course. Sun Salute Retreats can arrange transport for you to do the activities during your day off.
Bike rental
Alicante possesses an extraordinary cultural, natural, and ethnographic richness. The best way to get to know the places and people which constitute these hidden and wonderful landscapes of the Iberian Southeast is by hiking or cycling.
Cartagena
If you are looking for reasons to visit Cartagena, Spain, you really do not have to look far. As the second-largest city in southeastern Spain’s underrated Murcia region, Cartagena does not get nearly the amount of attention it deserves, and this is a real shame. Packing in everything from a classic Spanish charm, perennially beautiful weather, local gastronomic specialties, and incredible history, Cartagena has so much to offer and should definitely make it onto your next Spain itinerary.
Cartagena, Spain is a dynamic and multifaceted city that is situated on Murcia’s Costa Cálida. It is also the perfect place to visit if you are looking to avoid tourist crowds and have a relaxing and stress-free visit to Spain. With plenty of outdoor activities, historic sites, and delicious food to be had, Cartagena really checks all the boxes for a perfect Spanish holiday destination. Transfers about 60 EUR each way to split between your group of up to six people, 40 minutes by taxi one-way.
Flamenco dinner and night out in Murcia
Murcia highly values the customs of traditional life including paseo, tapas, and plazas. With about half a million inhabitants, Murcia has excellent nightlife, which is mostly around the university area, and also has good shopping opportunities with plenty of fashion boutiques and interiors stores. You will have the opportunity to see a live performance in a flamenco bar while having dinner or just spending some time shopping or walking around. Transfers about 60 EUR each way to split between a group of up to six people, 40 minutes by taxi one-way.
Hiking
There are many different hiking routes: coastline walks, natural parks, and reserves. Visit places like Cabo de Palos. Walk around the Mar Menor. Extra cost for transfers.
Horseback riding
Alicante is the perfect environment for horseback riding. Its multiple paths and trails take you through a diversity of landscapes and views. There are different options for your group, length, distance, and duration to determine the price, however, usually, it is around 25 EUR per person per hour. The transfer is about 60 EUR for up to six people.
Las Charcas in San Pedro del Pinatar (Healing Mud baths in nature)
The famous mud from the Mar Menor has made Murcia an important destination for health and beauty tourism. Nevertheless, this region in southeastern Spain also has a wealth of mineral-rich, medicinal waters in inland areas. In the town of Archena, 25 kilometers from the city of Murcia, you will find a good example. Its spa resort boasts having been Spain's most popular thermal center at the end of the 19th century; it continues to be a renowned complex to this day.
It is set in the fertile Ricote Valley, an area of countryside irrigated by the Segura River, with interesting contrasts of landscape: palm groves, orange, and a variety of fruit trees are flanked by arid-looking mountains. The result is a unique, peaceful setting that is ideal for rest and relaxation. Transfers are included in your package.
San Pedro Market
One of the best ways of exploring and enjoying Alicante and the surrounding province is to visit the street markets. There you will find not only local products, such as the local pastries, fresh Mediterranean fruit, and vegetables, or something authentically Spanish like empanadillas.
These street markets and flea markets are also there for you to get lost in; to discover bargains in used or second-hand objects; to be enticed by a multitude of vintage items that are now difficult to find. Immerse yourself in this welter of bargains and discoveries that these markets have to offer. The transfer is about 15 EUR one-way to be split between up to six people.
Standup paddle boarding or kayaking
These are available in the Mar Menor Natural Park Area or Cabo Roig. The price is 25 EUR per person. Transfers are about 15 EUR for one to six people.
Visit to Granada
The Alhambra, in pace with its history, has become the destination of many tourists and probably the best treasure of the city of Granada. To enjoy the beauty of the palatine chambers, the scents of the courtyards and gardens, the games of light and color of the richly decorated halls, and the impressive views of the Albaycin, and the Vega constitutes a privilege for your senses.
A place for cultural meetings and the destination chosen by millions of people worldwide will lead you to rethink its value in a global world subjected to multiple stresses. The Alhambra has lived, is living, and will continue living, thus making the heritage maxim possible as an evolutionary concept not anchored in time. Today the Alhambra will be a part of you because it is yours and everyone's, three-hour bus ride for about 25 EUR.
Spa treatments
Massage and spa treatments
There are different types of therapies you can book for an additional price. For example:
- Hot stone massage - 55 EUR
- 45 minutes of reflexology - 40 EUR
- One hour of Swedish massage - 55 EUR
- 50-minute deep tissue - 55 EUR
- Manicure and pedicures available - 10 to 15 EUR
- Visit to the natural hot water spa - 40 EUR
What's included
- Daily yoga practice (includes: Vinyasa, barre, Pilates, weight training, Restorative, and Chair yoga)
- Daily meditation sessions
- Workshops such as formatting, sequencing, and pacing the class
- 12-day residential yoga teacher training
- Close to the nearby beaches
- 100-hour advanced Vinyasa teaching certification refresh with ReAlign Yoga (Continuing Education hours with Yoga Alliance)
- Optional online classes to help you advance in your studies before the training
- 11 nights of accommodation
What's not included
- Books for the required reading (110 EUR)
- flights
- Transfers to and from the Yoga studio and Yoga houses
- Food
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Alicante–Elche Airport
49 km
Transfer not provided
Región de Murcia International Airport[1]
32 km
Transfer not provided
You can arrive at the venue by local transport for a lot cheaper price. Please send an inquiry for more details
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 20 days before arrival.
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