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Serra da Estrela, Portugal

Become the Teacher
You Were Meant to Be

A 15-day intensive 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Your dates. Your pace. Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certified.

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15
Days Intensive
200h
Yoga Alliance Certified
1–2
Students Per Cohort
6
Comprehensive Modules
Meditation in nature
RYT 200 Yoga Alliance

A Different Kind of Training

Learn, Grow & Certify
On Your Own Terms

Most yoga teacher trainings give you two choices: spend a year in a group course that loses momentum halfway through — or fly to a fixed-date retreat that doesn't fit your life. Yoga Sera was created to solve exactly that.

We offer an intimate 15-day immersion at our quinta in the mountains of Serra da Estrela. With only 1–2 students per cohort, you get something rare: near-private instruction, total flexibility on dates, and the depth of a real retreat — all for a fraction of the typical cost.

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Choose your own start dateNo fixed calendar. You pick when your journey begins.
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Nature as your classroomPractice amid fruit trees, mountain air and deep silence.
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Leave ready to teachYou complete the immersion certified and professionally equipped.

Why Yoga Sera

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

We focus on mastery and depth — not luxury or performance.

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Your Dates, Your Journey

You choose when your 15-day immersion begins. We build the entire experience around your availability — not ours.

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1:1 Personalised Attention

With only 1–2 students, every correction, every question and every breakthrough gets full instructor attention.

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Life at the Quinta

Pick fruit from the trees, breathe mountain air, cook in a shared kitchen. The rhythm of nature is part of the teaching.

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Yoga Alliance RYT-200

Graduate with internationally recognised certification. Teach in studios, retreats and platforms worldwide from Day 16.

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Truly Accessible Pricing

At €1,900 all-in with accommodation, we are 35–60% below the European market average for equivalent programmes.

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Multi-Discipline Instructor

Luísa's background in dance, classical ballet and performing arts brings a uniquely embodied, movement-intelligent approach to yoga.

The Curriculum

Six Modules.
Complete Mastery.

A structured, Yoga Alliance-compliant 200-hour curriculum covering everything you need to teach yoga confidently and responsibly.

Module 01

Foundations of Yoga Philosophy

  • History of yoga & lineage
  • The Three Gunas
  • Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
  • Yamas & Niyamas
  • Sanskrit fundamentals
  • Schools: Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Ayurveda
  • The Vedas & yoga wellbeing
Module 02

Subtle Body & Practice

  • Mudra & Pranayama
  • Yoga Nidra
  • Mantras & Kirtan
  • Meditation
  • Asana (posture study)
  • Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
  • Sankalpa
Module 03

Applied Practice & Sequencing

  • Bandha (energy locks)
  • Granthis
  • Kriyas (cleansing practices)
  • Sequence construction
  • Hands-on adjustments
Module 04

Anatomy & Biomechanics

  • Functional anatomy for yoga
  • Biomechanics of asana
  • Injury prevention
  • Contraindications
Module 05

Inclusive Yoga

  • Yoga & accessibility
  • Prenatal yoga
  • Yoga for seniors
  • Yoga for children
  • Chair yoga
  • Restorative & Karma yoga
Module 06

Professional Development

  • Career pathways
  • Teaching ethics
  • Advanced sequencing
  • Building your community
  • Marketing & entrepreneurship

Daily Life

A Day at
Yoga Sera

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Morning RitualMantra, guided meditation & pranayama to open the day
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BreakfastWholesome communal meal at the quinta
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Yoga PracticeFull asana session — study, refine, embody
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Lunch & RestNourish, integrate, walk in nature
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Philosophy StudyDeep dives into yoga philosophy, texts & theory
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Posture Training & Teaching PracticeAlignment, adjustments, quiz & class preparation
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DinnerCommunal meal & shared stories
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Evening ProgrammeYoga Cinema nights, Kirtan, Yoga Nidra, dance meditation or journal cocreation — rotating nightly
Yoga practice Serra da Estrela

Life at the Quinta — Serra da Estrela

Yoga outdoors
Mountain landscape
Yoga at sunrise
Nature path
Meditation
Luísa Barbosa

"The body already knows. My job is to help you listen."

Your Instructor

Luísa Barbosa

Luísa is a certified yoga teacher, dancer, performing artist and classical ballet practitioner. Her journey into yoga began in 2016 and has since become the integrating practice that ties together everything she knows about the body, the breath and the self.

Certified in Portugal through Yoga Alliance, Luísa teaches with a deep respect for yoga's lineage while drawing on her performing arts background to make practice vivid, embodied and alive. Her 1:1 and 1:2 training style means she sees every student fully — and teaches to who they actually are.

Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Classical Ballet Dance & Performing Arts Yoga Practice since 2016 Certified in Portugal
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Yoga Alliance Registered School Students graduate eligible for RYT-200 registration internationally

Investment

Simple, Transparent
Pricing

No hidden fees. Everything you see is everything you pay.

Adventurer’s Option
Bring Your Own Home
Park your van, pitch your tent — immerse in nature your way. Same world-class training.
✓ Complete 200h training ✓ RYT-200 certificate ✓ All yoga props & manual ✓ Showers & bathrooms ✓ Communal kitchen access ✓ Evening programme ✓ Van / motorhome / tent spot ✓ Electricity hookup point
€1,600
You bring your accommodation
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Foundation
€1,900
Self-catered · Shared accommodation
Complete 200h YTT programme
Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certificate
Printed course manual
All yoga props & equipment
Shared accommodation (15 nights)
Kitchen access (self-catered)
Evening programme included
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Most Popular
Full Experience
€2,250
All meals included · Shared accommodation
Everything in Foundation
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Wholesome vegetarian-friendly menu
Daily herbal teas & snacks
Evening ceremonies & rituals
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Private Retreat
€2,450
All meals included · Private chalet
Everything in Full Experience
Private chalet on quinta grounds
Exclusive personal space
Enhanced privacy & comfort
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Optional Add-Ons

+€100
Airport Transfer
Round-trip pickup from Lisbon or Porto airport to Serra da Estrela
+€350
Full Board Meals
All meals for 15 days added to the Foundation package
+€200
Private Chalet
Upgrade to private chalet accommodation on quinta grounds

A €500 non-refundable deposit secures your chosen dates. Balance due 30 days before start. Cancellation policy applies.

Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

A regular personal practice is recommended. You don't need to be an advanced practitioner — you need to be ready to learn, immerse and dedicate yourself fully for 15 days.

Contact us via the booking form or WhatsApp with your preferred date range. We'll confirm availability and secure your spot with a €500 deposit. Most dates are available with 3–4 weeks' notice.

Yes. Yoga Sera is a registered Yoga Alliance RYT-200 school. Upon successful completion you may register as a certified RYT-200 yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, giving you internationally recognised credentials valid for teaching worldwide.

The nearest train station is Covilhã (served from Lisbon and Porto). We can arrange a pickup from the station. Alternatively, book our airport transfer add-on (+€100 round-trip) for a direct pickup from Lisbon (approx. 3h) or Porto (approx. 2h30) airports.

All packages include: the complete 15-day 200h training, your Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certificate, a printed course manual, all yoga props and equipment, kitchen access, showers and the evening programme. The Bring Your Own Home (€1,600) package is for van, motorhome or tent travellers — you bring your own sleeping accommodation and we provide a dedicated pitch with electricity hookup on the quinta. The Foundation (€1,900) adds shared bedroom accommodation. Full Experience (€2,250) adds all meals. Private Retreat (€2,450) adds a private chalet. Meals can be added to any package at +€350.

Yes. Yoga Sera is fully bilingual — training is available in both Portuguese and English. The language is agreed at booking to ensure the programme fits you perfectly.

Full refund (minus the €500 deposit) if cancelled more than 30 days before your start date. 50% refund if cancelled 15–30 days prior. No refund within 14 days, but we will offer a date change at no extra charge.

Yes — that's the whole point. The 15-day intensive is designed to give you everything you need to begin teaching from Day 16. The final assessment includes delivering a full yoga class, so you leave not just certified but genuinely practiced.

Begin Your Journey

Reserve Your
Dates

We'd love to hear from you

Fill in the form and Luísa will reply personally within 24 hours to confirm your preferred dates and answer any questions. A €500 deposit secures your place.

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WhatsAppFastest response — typically within a few hours
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hello@yogasera.ptEmail enquiries welcome
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Serra da Estrela, PortugalExact quinta address shared on booking confirmation
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Obrigada / Thank You!

Your booking request has been received. Luísa will contact you personally within 24 hours to confirm your dates and next steps.