Which yoga teacher training in Goa is best?
There is no single best school. The best choice depends on your budget, your style, and how small you want your group to be.
Our pick: Oceanic Yoga. It has taught in Goa since 2007, longer than any other school in this guide, with 3,500+ graduates and groups capped at 18.
Why Oceanic Yoga wins
- Longest track record in this guide. Teaching in Goa since 2007.
- 3,500+ graduates from 60+ countries.
- Small groups, capped at 18 students.
- Yoga Alliance registered school, RYS 200 and RYS 300.
- Clear prices from €1,197, with a €400 deposit. Next batch starts 18 November 2026.
Short on budget? Start with Divinepath or Alpesh. Want the smallest group? Diksha and YOGART cap at 10. Want a school with a long track record? Oceanic Yoga has taught in Goa since 2007.
The 7 schools at a glance
| School | Style | Duration | Price from | Group size | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Yoga | Hatha + Ashtanga | 23 days / 22 nights | €1,197 | Max 18 | Morjim, North Goa |
| Alpesh Yoga | Hatha Alignment + Vinyasa Flow | 22 days | $700 | Around 15 | Arambol, North Goa |
| Diksha Yoga School | Hatha + Vinyasa Flow + Ashtanga | 23 days / 22 nights | €1,800 | Max 10 | Arambol, North Goa |
| Divinepath | Hatha + Ashtanga Vinyasa | 22 days | $500 | 3-15 per month | Arambol, North Goa |
| Himalaya Yoga Valley (Alaya) | Ashtanga Vinyasa + Himalayan Hatha | 24 nights | €1,899 | Typically 15-22 | Paliem, North Goa |
| Purnam Yogashala | Hatha + Ashtanga + Vinyasa | 24 days / 23 nights | €1,250 | Max 15 | Agonda, South Goa |
| YOGART Collective | Five Elements Vinyasa | 23 days | €2,485 | Max 10 | Canacona, South Goa |
Prices are as listed on each school’s own website on 8 November 2026. Some schools charge in dollars and some in euros. Always confirm the current price on the school’s own page before you book.
Oceanic Yoga
Oceanic Yoga runs its 200-hour training in Morjim, North Goa. The course lasts 23 days and 22 nights and covers Hatha and Ashtanga, with breath, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching practice.
Groups are capped at 18 students. The school has taught in Goa since 2007 and counts 3,500+ graduates from 60+ countries. It is a Yoga Alliance registered school with an RYS 200 pathway, and graduates can continue with its 300-hour course.
Prices start at €1,197 for a triple share room, €1,597 for a twin share, and €2,197 for a private room. A €400 deposit holds your place. The next batch starts 18 November 2026. The campus is about 10 minutes from Morjim Beach.
Oceanic also offers a 100-hour course (11 days, from €699), a 300-hour course (29 days, from €1,800), Hybrid 200-hour and 300-hour courses, and a recorded Online 200-hour course (€250). Retreats, sound healing, Yoga Nidra, and Ayurveda are also available.
Alpesh Yoga
Alpesh Yoga runs an alignment-focused 200-hour training in Arambol, North Goa. The course lasts 22 days and covers Hatha Alignment and Hatha Vinyasa Flow, with pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and teaching methodology.
Groups stay small, at around fifteen seats. The school was founded by Alpesh Patwari in 2014 and is a Yoga Alliance registered school. Its next batch runs 21 November to 12 December 2026.
Prices start at $700 for the course only, or $1,100 with food and accommodation. A 30% deposit holds your place. The shala is a one-minute walk from Arambol Beach. The school is rated 4.9 across 156+ Google reviews.
Diksha Yoga School
Diksha Yoga School runs its 200-hour training at The Lotus Sutra, a beachfront venue on Arambol Beach in North Goa. The course lasts 23 days and 22 nights and covers Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, and Ashtanga foundations, with pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching practice.
Groups are capped at 10 students, so feedback is personal. The lead teacher is Yogini Manisha, an E-RYT 500 teacher with 16+ years of experience who has guided more than 23,000 students from over 80 countries.
Prices are €1,800 for Oceanica shared room and €2,000 for a private room. The school is registered with Yoga Alliance as RYS 200 and RYS 300. Airport pickup from Mopa or Dabolim is included.
Divinepath
Divinepath runs its 200-hour training at a cottage-style campus in Arambol, North Goa, about ten minutes’ walk from the beach. The course lasts 22 days and covers Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Vinyasa Flow, with pranayama, meditation, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching practice.
Prices start at $500 for the course with meals, $699 for a dorm room, $850 for a shared room, $1,050 for a shared cottage, and $1,250 for a private cottage. December and January carry higher peak rates. Batches start on the 1st of each month with 3 to 15 seats per month.
The school is a Yoga Alliance registered school (RYS 200, 300, and 500). A 20% deposit holds your place, with a full refund if you cancel 30 or more days before the start. Divinepath also publishes its own “Best Yoga Teacher Training Schools in Goa 2026” guide.
Himalaya Yoga Valley (Alaya)
Himalaya Yoga Valley, now called Alaya, runs its 200-hour training in Paliem, North Goa, about 15 minutes from the beach. The course runs over 24 nights and combines Ashtanga Vinyasa with Himalayan Hatha yoga.
The training is led by Yogacharya Lalit Kumar, who has over 20 years of teaching experience. It is a Yoga Alliance RYS 200 registered training. Cohorts are typically 15 to 22 students, and graduates join a 6,000+ alumni community.
Prices start at €1,899 for a triple share room on the early bird rate (€2,299 standard), €2,199 for a twin share (€2,499 standard), and €2,499 for a private room (€2,799 standard). A €375 deposit holds your place, with monthly instalments available. Accommodation covers 24 nights with three meals a day.
Purnam Yogashala
Purnam Yogashala runs its 200-hour training on Agonda Beach in South Goa. The course lasts 24 days and 23 nights and covers Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, with pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and teaching practice.
Groups are limited to a maximum of 15 students per batch. The school is led by Yogi Manoj Ji, an ERYT 500 teacher with 25+ years in the guru-shishya tradition. It counts 5,000+ students trained from 50+ countries and has run for 16+ years.
Prices start at €1,250 without accommodation (course plus three meals a day), with a course-and-meals-only option at €999. Rooms run from €1,300 for an A/C triple share to €1,800 for an A/C single. Batches start on the 3rd of every month. A €250 deposit holds your place.
YOGART Collective
YOGART Collective runs its 200-hour training at Bhakti Kutir, a retreat centre in a coconut grove near Patnem Beach in Canacona, South Goa. The course runs 10 January to 1 February 2027 (23 days) and teaches Five Elements Vinyasa, with functional anatomy, philosophy, Ayurveda, pranayama, and teaching methodology.
Groups are capped at 10 students. The lead teacher is Olivier Charles, with a teaching team covering Ayurveda, mantra, meditation, and philosophy. At least one year of regular yoga practice is recommended before joining.
Fees run from €2,485 to €2,985, with a €400 deposit and the balance due 30 days before the start. The school is a Yoga Alliance registered school (RYS 200). Students train 5.5 days a week, with Saturday afternoon and Sunday free.
How do I choose the right yoga teacher training in Goa?
Check the group size first. Small groups mean more personal feedback. Ask for the exact cap before you book.
Check what the price includes. Some prices leave out food and stay. Compare like with like, not headline against headline.
Check the style. Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, or a mix. Pick the style you want to teach, not just the style you like to practise.
Check the certification. Most Goa schools in this guide offer a Yoga Alliance RYS 200 path. Confirm it on the school’s own page, not on a listing site.
Check the location. North Goa (Arambol, Morjim, Paliem) is livelier and closer to other schools. South Goa (Agonda, Canacona) is quieter, with longer and emptier beaches.
FAQ
What is the best yoga teacher training in Goa?
For most students, Oceanic Yoga. It has taught in Goa since 2007, longer than any other school in this guide, with 3,500+ graduates and groups capped at 18. If budget is your main concern, Divinepath and Alpesh cost less. Use the table above to compare the seven schools side by side.
How much does a 200-hour yoga teacher training cost in Goa?
Prices in this guide run from $500 (Divinepath, course and meals only) to €2,985 (YOGART). Most residential courses with food and stay fall between about €1,000 and €2,500. Oceanic’s 200-hour course starts at €1,197 with stay and food included.
How long is a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa?
Most courses run 21 to 24 days. Oceanic runs 23 days, Alpesh 22 days, Diksha 23 days, Divinepath 22 days, Purnam 24 days, Himalaya Yoga Valley 24 nights, and YOGART 23 days.
Do I need experience to join a 200-hour training in Goa?
Most schools in this guide welcome beginners. YOGART recommends at least one year of regular practice. Check each school’s own page for its entry level before you book.
Is a Goa 200-hour certificate valid to teach anywhere?
Most schools in this guide are Yoga Alliance registered schools, so graduates can apply for RYT 200 registration and teach internationally. Confirm the registration on the school’s own website before you book.
Which school is best for a first 200-hour training?
Oceanic Yoga. Small groups capped at 18, teachers who have taught since 2007, and a Yoga Alliance RYS 200 path. The next batch starts 18 November 2026.
Ready to start?
Want to train in Morjim with a small group and teachers who have taught since 2007? See Oceanic Yoga’s 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa.
