PERU Yoga Teacher Training
Join our Yoga Alliance–Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas. Deepen your yoga practice, find your authentic voice, and step fully into your path as a teacher.
Immerse in the transformational energy of the Andes during our Peru Yoga Teacher Training
Located in the sacred Andes, our Peru Yoga Teacher Training takes place at the Sacred Valley in Ayni Sanctuary, nestled between ancient mountains and nourished by the living traditions of the Andean world.
Imagine beginning your day with sunrise meditation and a revitalizing asana practice. After a nourishing breakfast, dive into workshops blending ancient wisdom with modern healing techniques. Each day is crafted with spiritual intention to deepen your yogic journey.
Enjoy superfood meals, connect with a community of like-minded souls, and rejuvenate in the healing landscape of the Sacred Valley. Discover ancient sites, meditate in hot springs, practice Mindfulness. Meet llamas. Make friends for life.
With a maximum of 20 students, this 21-day immersion goes beyond asana, guided by the Peruvian Medicine Wheel, offering a supportive environment for both personal and professional growth. Whether you seek to deepen your personal practice or embark on a teaching path, our unique approach and vibrant community will support you every step of the way.
Upon completion of our course, participants who demonstrate our skill competency and complete 200 hours of classwork, will receive a certification for completion of the curriculum. This will enable you to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).
PERU YTT DETAILS
Dates: Yoga Practice:Vinyasa & Hatha flow sequence.
Meals:3 Vegetarian meals per day (Vegan available)
Skill Levels:All Levels.
Certification:Worldwide recognized Yoga Alliance certificate.
Location:Ayni Sanctuary, Sacred Valley, Peru
INSIDE OUR Core Curriculum
During our Peru Yoga Teacher Training program you will:
- Work through the traditional Peruvian Medicine Wheel in a process of self-inquiry, discovery and personal transformation.
- Learn to teach two Asana sequences: Sadhana Vinyasa and Sadhana Hatha flows, as well as guidance on creating your sequences.
- Live the yogic lifestyle, deepening your Sadhana, personal spiritual practice.
- Incorporate daily Meditation, Pranayama, and Asana.
- Explore the Art of Teaching through interactive daily workshops and learn through peer-teaching starting day one.
- Participate in daily Satsang, evening gatherings. Learning traditional Kirtan chants from India and the rest of the world.
- Participate in traditional ceremonies: Full-Moon, New-Moon, Letting-Go Ceremony, Traditional Andean Gratitude (despacho), and/or Cacao Ceremony, and other traditional ceremonies.
- Ethics for Yoga Teachers
- Study Yoga Anatomy & Physiology and incorporate these principles into your teaching and practice.
- Study selected Yoga Sutras in depth.
- Learn the foundation and historical background of yoga philosophy.
- Explore Chakras, Bandhas and energetic anatomy in theory and in application to your practice and your teaching.
- Study Ayurvedic Philosophy & Medicine, while studying and living the Yogic Diet.
- Focus on integrating Yoga into your life through daily Spiritual Lessons.
- Introduction to Conscious Business and discuss Tools for developing the business of yoga ant take it to the marketplace.
- Learn and integrate holistic health modalities such as massage, energy healing, nutrition, and other forms.
- Our training programs are taught in English.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PERU GRADUATES
Read reviews and testimonials from our students and graduates
With Yoga School Institute, this was not just a YTT I completed, but a much broader and more profound experience. These weeks allowed me to deepen both my personal knowledge and my practice, while forming meaningful human connections. They also awakened a renewed curiosity within me, a sense that a door…
For anyone considering a yoga teacher training, I believe experiences like this have the power to shape a person in lasting ways. The combination of education, cultural immersion, and inner exploration creates something far beyond a certification. It becomes a journey of transformation. My time at yoga school in Peru will…
Watch Olivia’s video testimonial where she shares her transformational journey during our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Peru
I highly recommend this training to anyone who feels called to explore yoga more deeply — not only as a means to teach others, but as a path to self-discovery and transformation. The beauty of SYI is that it doesn’t just teach postures or theory; it invites you to experience yoga…
This program provided a focus on Holistic Yoga Psychology and took place in the magical coastal town of Montezuma. This training has instilled a new confidence, inspiration, and deeper connection as a yoga teacher. This experience gave me more than just a certification—it gave me tools, perspective, and a renewed sense…
I came to Peru straight from the hamster wheel of daily life and with a quiet desire to teach others yoga. I left with multiple transferable skills; increased self-confidence; friends from all over the world and knowing myself deeply on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. The most thrilling part is that…
This mystical YTT brought me so much clarity and knowledge. As the program wrapped up and graduation commenced, I was proud of the work I had put in and couldn’t wait to go home and share all the new practices and healthy habits I acquired find my community of yogis. SYI…
My Yoga Teacher Training was transformative. A statement you might hear from many who take on a yoga teacher training. This experience is one that truly creates a new perspective from within. I chose to take this training in Peru and with the School Yoga Institute, entrusting this institute and the…
WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE
What a potent time in the world to feel the call to become a yoga teacher! The journey begins right here and right now – searching the internet for a unique experience that sparks your destiny’s curiosity. You are here for a reason. We offer experiences that gift students with so much more than just a certification.
Click on each of the tabs to learn more about what makes our Yoga Teacher Training Programs unique.
Our school is deeply influenced by Peruvian Medicine Wheel. This is a significant reason why many say that SYI is much more than just a yoga teacher training. We provide students with a spiritually driven course that goes far beyond Asana (the physical postures of yoga). Through The Peruvian medicine wheel and ceremonies, we connect to the shadows of our past to understand how our patterns shape and feed our current state and perspective. We develop powerful inner tools and rewrite the personal narratives that keep us stuck, giving way to a new perspective and lasting change in our lives.
School Yoga Institute started over 20 years ago and has contributed to hundreds of lives being transformed along the way! As a spiritually focused organization, we are built upon a foundation of love, radical self-acceptance, personal growth, and deep connection. Our Alumni family is vast and continues to blossom throughout the world. Once you complete an SYI course, you’re family for life! We feel honored to do this work and continue to be inspired by each student and the uniqueness of their story.
We recognize that yoga should be accessible to every body! Wherever there is inequality, there is work to do. We offer yoga scholarships for all our yoga teacher training programs and SYI is committed to amplifying and empowering the voices of people of color and folks who identify as BIPOC, LBGTQIA+, and members of marginalized communities.
As an organization, we are very selective about the sacred locations we choose to host our YTTs. We are grateful and humbled to hold these courses around the world on many different continents. We want the people who have grown up in these communities to have a chance to experience our programs at a discounted rate, so we offer 50% off for anyone who is from each location. For example, if you are from Central America, you have access to our programs in Guatemala and Costa Rica at a 50% tuition discount!
We truly can’t say enough about our incredible yoga facilitators. Like our course offerings, our facilitators are located all around the globe! Each one of our diverse world-class facilitators has completed 500-hour YTT and offers a plethora of experience and wisdom. We wouldn’t be who we are without them!
We love our team and we love what we do! If you have ever sent us an e-mail, requested a phone call, or reached out with questions, chances are you’ve heard back from our co-owner and operator, Keri Pennell!
Keri, and Co-Owner and facilitator Jed, pour their hearts and souls into this community and deeply care for each student’s journey and experiences. We call Keri our Mystical Mama! A vegan chef, wife, and mother of four, Keri’s leadership is contagious and welcoming! She’s joined by an incredibly supportive team of SYI visionaries!
At School Yoga Institute we are grateful to work with numerous international locations as passionate about sustainability as us. In our travels we make an effort to off-set emissions, during our yoga teacher training we provide students with the knowledge, means and opportunity to delve into self inquiry of the impact of their current lifestyle and an introduction to living more sustainably.
PERU YTT TUITION & ACCOMMODATION
TUITION
$ 2200
Pay in Full
$ 2400
Payment Plan
Cannot be combined with scholarships.ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
Sep 2026 Training
$ 1400 – Triple Room (only one room)
$ 1700 – Double Room
$ 2500 – Private Room
Nov 2026, and Jan 2027
$ 2000 – Triple Room
$ 2400 – Double Room
$ 3200 – Private Room
NOTE: Prices above do not include airfare, additional reading materials or day off excursions. Email us to learn more about scholarships and payment options.
EXTRA BENEFITS + BONUS MATERIALS
Over $1800 value!
- Lifetime access to our 200hr online self-paced YTT.
- Access to our Online Membership with weekly classes, support, etc.
- Discounts on all 300hr and continuing education courses.
- Cacao Ceremony.
- Access to both print and PDF copies of the teaching materials.
OUR PERU FACILITATORS
These are our upcoming YTT dates and facilitators. Click on each facilitator’s photo below to learn more about them.
Sep 5 – 20, 2026 with Inka, Colynn & Ashley D.
November 7 – 27, 2026 with Shaun
January 7 – 27, 2027, 2026 with Brandi & Annika
OUR PERU LOCATION – AYNI SANCTUARY
Ayni Sanctuary is located in Calca, Peru, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, nestled between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Surrounded by majestic Andean mountains, traditional Quechua villages, and ancient sacred sites, the sanctuary rests within one of the most culturally rich and spiritually significant regions in South America.
Just a short distance from Cusco and Ollantaytambo, and approximately three hours from Machu Picchu by car and train, Ayni Sanctuary offers access to some of Peru’s most breathtaking archaeological wonders, including Moray, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuamán, and Tipón.
Blending natural beauty, deep history, and living Andean wisdom, Ayni Sanctuary is an unforgettable destination for those seeking connection, healing, adventure, and transformation in the heart of the Andes.
Why choose SCHOOL YOGA INSTITUTE IN PERU
Our 200 Hour Peru Yoga Teacher Training is designed to harness the unique energy that emerges when like-minded souls gather from around the world in the sacred lands of Peru. This training integrates the ancient wisdom of the East with the powerful Medicine Wheel of Peru, guiding students through a transformative journey of personal growth.
This Yoga Teacher Training is structured in four cycles, each aligned with the four cardinal directions, allowing participants to connect deeply with the guardian spirits of the land. These cycles guide students through phases of release, understanding, growth, and empowerment, fostering a space where inner wisdom is revealed, and life purpose is accelerated.
Mystical Yoga, which forms the foundation of our program invites students to delve deep into the roots of ancient spiritual practices. This immersive experience over 21 days allows participants to explore the union (yoga) between themselves and the world around them. Through dance, chanting, singing, and community, students embrace stillness and connect with their true selves, free from past distractions, allowing for authentic transformation.
During this 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, students are empowered to step into their roles as yoga teachers, rediscover facets of their being, and share a profound knowledge of the mystical dimensions of existence. Through the study of ancient wisdom and daily practice, participants cultivate a deeper sense of beauty, love, and freedom, using yoga as a tool to experience the pure essence of life.
Embarking on the path of a yoga teacher through this Yoga Teacher Training is a commitment to self-reflection, honesty, acceptance, growth, and discipline. This full immersion into the world of yoga has the potential to bring life-altering alignments, guiding participants toward a more aligned way of living.
WHAT ELSE YOU’LL LEARN IN OUR YTT
IN-DEPTH MEDITATION TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICE // MEDITATION
Meditation allows you to connect with your divine self by calming and observing the mind. During the training, you’ll explore various meditation techniques, establishing a daily practice and learning how to guide others confidently. You’ll also delve into the physiological and philosophical benefits of regular meditation.
EXPERIENCE OF DIFFERENT PRANAYAMAS TECHNIQUES // PRANAYAMA
Pranayama, the observance of breath, helps deepen your connection to life force energy. In this training, you’ll practice breath awareness, learn pranayama philosophy, and discover techniques to enhance both your personal practice and your teaching.
DAILY ASANA PRACTICE // ASANA
You’ll practice two yoga flows—Hatha and Vinyasa—covering over 75 postures, including three variations of Sun Salutations. Through daily asana practice and labs, you’ll refine your understanding of alignment and movement, preparing to safely guide students.
YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy sessions explore the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, along with Buddhist, Zen, and Shamanic teachings. You’ll learn yoga’s history, the 4 paths, and Patanjali’s 8 limbs, gaining a comprehensive understanding of yoga’s philosophical roots.
ART OF TEACHING & ART OF TOUCH
You’ll develop your teaching voice by practicing alignment cues, sequencing, and adjustments. From day one, you’ll teach mini-sequences, building confidence to guide full Hatha and Vinyasa classes by the end of training.
AYURVEDA
As yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda provides a holistic approach to wellness. You’ll be introduced to its ancient practices, gaining tools to embody a nourishing and supportive lifestyle.
YOGA ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
You’ll learn both physical and energetic anatomy, including the body’s functions and systems, as well as chakras, nadis, and prana. This deep understanding will elevate your teaching and awareness of the body.
PERUVIAN MEDICINE WHEEL
Our training focuses on personal growth, using the Peruvian Medicine Wheel to provide tools for empowerment and spiritual expansion, guiding you on a transformative journey.
KRIYA YOGIC CLEANSING
Kriya yoga is a system designed to purify the body and mind, deepening the connection between mind and spirit. During the 200-hour program, you’ll be introduced to various cleansing methods that enhance your practice.
KIRTAN, BHAJAN, MANTRA AND CHANTING
Chanting, one of the earliest yoga practices, opens the throat and heart energies. Kirtan and Bhajan foster self-connection and community while also teaching Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy.
CACAO, FIRE & MOON CEREMONIES
Ceremonies honor sacred traditions and moments. In our training, you will experience cacao and fire ceremonies, and learn how to hold ceremonial space for your community. Some facilitators may also guide lunar and journey ceremonies.