150 hr Teacher Training
Goa, India
At Nalanda Retreat Center, Mandrem Beach Goa, January 18 - 31, 2026
150 Hr Teacher Training at Nalanda Retreat Center,
Mandrem Beach Goa, January 18 - 31, 2026
This transformational advanced teacher training will be hosted by Joan Hyman, founder of The School of Yoga in Goa, India at Nalanda Resort in Mandrem Beach.
This is a certified training from Yoga Alliance where students can work towards their 300-Hour Teacher Training with The School of Yoga (SOY) or add these hours towards their continuing education. You can complete the rest of the hours in a virtual course or live at a worldwide training.
What to expect:
In this 150 Hour teacher training, Joan will include a variety of topics listed below along with daily asana, pranayama, and meditation practice. Joan Hyman is the director and founder of The Schoolof.yoga™, an authentic international teacher training program focused on continuing education.
Her grounded teaching style seamlessly supports her students and her teachings come from an organic and intuitive place. She draws upon the combined studies of the Ashtanga and Iyengar methods, as well as Ayurveda and meditation. An authentic modern-day yogi, Joan’s love and devotion show up in her practice and throughout her teaching.
This training is suited for yoga teachers and students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the practices of yoga.
We will take a deep dive into these topics:
• Advanced asana and pranayama practices daily.
• Therapeutics, working with injuries, and healing the nervous system.
• Understanding how to integrate the five koshas into our practice and lifestyle.
• Learn to read bodies and explore the art of hands-on adjustments that cater to the individual.
• Explore classic yogic texts, including The Sutras, The Bhagavad Gita, and The Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
• Integrate the practice of Ayurveda into your daily life and teaching.
• Refine your sequencing skills and learn to sequence for the beginner and advanced yogi.
• Deepen your understanding of pranayama and stillness.
• We will explore teaching modalities that will help you teach with confidence! If you are not taking this training to become a teacher, you will gain a deeper understanding of practice and communication skills.
Tentative Schedule:
7:30am - 10:30am Pranayama & Asana Practice
10:30am - 1:30pm - Brunch, Rest & Beach Time
1:30pm - 3:30pm - Lecture and Discussion
3:30pm - 4pm - Break/ Snack
4pm - 6pm - Teaching theory, wind down practice, or guest teachers.
6pm - Sunset
7pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Evening Activities
Evening activities include:
Kirtan
Yogi nidra
Meditation
Shamanic sound bath
Ecstatic dance
About the Training
This training will include guest teachers offering sound baths, kirtans, and body work.
The main teacher will be Joan along with special guests to create an immersive experience you won't forget!
This will also be a career path for teachers who have already taken their 200-hour teacher training or who are already practicing and teaching and wish to continue on their journey. If you haven't taken a 200-hour, please message Joan for a bridge program supported by a few online courses.
The Venue, Nalanda Retreat Center
A Beachside Sanctuary in Goa to Reset, Realign & Grow
Oceanfront bliss, a sanctuary for growth. Nalanda is more than a retreat—it’s a world-class yoga resort in Goa, blending deep practice, holistic healing, and coastal serenity for an immersive wellness experience.
Arrive. Breathe. Transform. Set along the serene shores of Mandrem Beach, Nalanda Retreat invites you into a world of refined renewal and transformation. At our luxury wellness retreat center in Goa, the ocean’s rhythm guides your journey inward, where yoga, meditation, and holistic healing unfold effortlessly. Thoughtfully designed, every moment invites connection, clarity, and a deep sense of balance.
Immerse yourself in Mandrem, Goa, India
Goa is the perfect place to relax and unplug from the Western world and dive deep into your yoga and meditation practice. Goa offers a vibrant vibe and the beaches are bright and endless. Enjoy a softer version of India with a richness and depth that this spiritual culture offers.
On our day off or on certain afternoons, you will have time to explore the area and feel the Goan Vibes.
There will also be a bodyworker on site, who includes deep tissue massage, shiatsu, acupuncture, and energy healing.
The Rooms
At Nalanda Retreat, your stay is an extension of your yoga practice and wellness journey. As one of the finest yoga resorts in Goa, the spaces are designed to support and enhance your retreat experience, blending Ayurveda-inspired interiors with modern elegance for ultimate relaxation and renewal.
With handcrafted furnishings, soft natural lighting, and wellness-focused amenities, every detail nurtures comfort, healing, and tranquility. Nalanda is your sanctuary for stillness and transformation at one of the best beach resorts in Goa.
Package Includes
Two meals per day - Brunch / Dinner (Includes a light morning snack)
Accommodation as booked for the stay
150 Hours Teacher Training Course with Joan Hyman
Ongoing classes - Evening activities and classes at the retreat center
School of Yoga Teacher Training Manual
Daily Room Cleaning
Beachfront property - Beach Chairs and shade are included for the beach
A Pool
A great Goan Vibe!
An amazing international community
Optional
Not included
Book now
Early bird ends July 15, 2025. Price will increase $300.
$500 USD deposit required to save your spot and is non-refundable.
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Beachside rooms with small balcony include a single bed and private bathroom.
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A shared beachside room with two single beds and a private bathroom.
More info here
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A bigger single room pool side on the beach with private bathroom.
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A bigger room with two single beds pool side and on the beach with private bathroom.
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These are larger rooms on the other side of the road in the jungle. This side has it's own pool and reception area.
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These are standard rooms on the other side of the street known as the jungle side. They are nice rooms with own private bathrooms. Good if you are on a budget and want your own room.
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These are standard rooms on the other side of the street known as the jungle side. They are nice rooms with own private bathrooms and two beds.
Good if you are on a budget.
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Find your own accommodations and pay separately for the 150 Hours training which includes meals and retreat center amenities
We are pleased to offer financial assistance where possible.
Reach out to Joan to discuss your possibilities.
How to get there/ More Information:
Please fly into GOX and arrange a shuttle pick-up by emailing:
retreats@nalandaretreat.com
If you need to arrive early or book extra nights, please do so with the reservations above.
One month before this training, Joan will arrange a zoom call to answer all questions about traveling to India. You will need a travel visa, which can be purchased one month before travel. You must have your flight details first and a return ticket.
Joan is here to help you, so please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Joan has been traveling to India since 2006 and hosting retreats and trainings since 2012.
“I am very comfortable in this vibrant place, and I love taking students on this transformation journey to The Motherland! “ Joan Hyman
Booking and payment policy:
To book and secure your place, we request a non-refundable 500 € deposit.
Once the payment is made, your place will be reserved (you will receive a confirmation email)
Once you do the booking you have to sign a w
The balance should be paid before October 10, 2025. If you book your place after that date, the full payment will be requested.
You must accept the booking conditions at the moment of registration.
Cancellation Policy
The deposit is non-refundable. For certain cases, like a medical emergency, please contact us and send a medical certificate and we can transfer your deposit to another retreat.
• If cancellation happens more than 60 days before the start of the event, 50% refund, with the exception of the registration deposit.
• From 60 days before the start of the event, no refund will be given. You could hand your booking over to some other person who would like to join the retreat.
• If the retreat is cancelled, you will receive a full refund, including deposit.
• Please note that this cancellation policy only applies if the entire retreat is cancelled and not if you need to cancel the retreat for personal reasons (including Covid).
• Please be aware that we cannot refund the price of flights or other expenses related to the retreat. You can take out travel insurance to help protect your cost of the trip in case of a cancellation.
About Joan Hyman
Joan Hyman’s grounded teaching style seamlessly supports her students as they emerge from their practice with the rich and bright energy that yoga has to offer.
Joan’s teachings come from an organic and intuitive place, as she draws upon the combined studies of Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga as well as Ayurveda and meditation. An authentic modern-day yogi, Joan’s love and devotion show up in her practice and throughout her teaching. You will leave her class feeling transformed and deeply aligned.
Joan spent fifteen years as a distinguished YogaWorks Senior Teacher before bringing her expertise to Wanderlust as the Director of Teacher Trainings in 2016. Now, with over twenty years experience leading retreats, trainings, and international workshops, Joan continues to travel the globe leading her own signature trainings.
Joan created The Schoolof.Yoga, which is a professional program that offers continuing education, including a team of teachers who are experts in their field of study. She continues to partner with yoga schools worldwide to help develop high quality teacher training programs and make the practice of yoga accessible to everyone!
As a leader in the yoga and wellness community, Joan also contributes to popular blogs such as International Yoga, Yoga Journal, and Wanderlust. She has been featured in conferences and festivals around the world, and offers her teaching online and live in person helping to accommodate an international community of yogis.
Joan’s open-hearted approach to teaching yoga keeps both her inner spirit and her students continuously evolving.
