Yoga teacher training group practicing Garudasana (eagle pose) on Arambol Beach, Goa at sunrise

Yoga Alliance Registered School · 22 years

Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher Training in Goa & Dharamshala, India

Become the yoga teacher you were meant to be — small batches, precise alignment, and internationally recognized certification, at Arambol Beach or in the Himalayan village of Bhagsu.

Alpesh Yoga is a Yoga Alliance registered school with campuses at Arambol Beach, Goa and Bhagsu, Dharamshala. We offer 100-hour, 200-hour, and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training at both campuses, plus 3, 5 & 8-day retreats and daily drop-in classes. Compare all dates & prices →

Yoga Alliance registered school22 years of teaching experience4.9★ · 260+ Google reviews

Choose Your Path

Beach or Himalayas? One school, two homes.

Both campuses share the same alignment-first teaching and Yoga Alliance certificate — the only difference is the view from your mat.

Why Train With Us

22 years of authentic, alignment-first yoga education

Yoga Alliance Certified

Internationally recognized RYS certification — register with Yoga Alliance and teach anywhere in the world.

Alignment-First Teaching

Precise Hatha Alignment, safe hands-on adjustments, and traditional Hatha Vinyasa Flow practice.

All Levels Welcome

No prior experience required — our alignment-and-props approach adapts every posture to your body, whatever stage you start from.

Small, Personal Groups

Hands-on guidance from experienced teachers who know your name and your practice — not a lecture hall.

International Community

Train alongside students from around the world, in a supportive, close-knit residential group.

Two Campuses, One Standard

Arambol Beach, Goa or Bhagsu, Dharamshala — choose your setting, keep the same certified curriculum.

Meals & Stay Included

With-stay packages cover your room and three vegetarian meals a day, so you can focus on practice, not logistics.

22+ years of Teaching

Alpesh Patwari has taught alignment-based yoga since 2006, trained in the Iyengar tradition under Usha Devi.

Graduating students holding their Alpesh Yoga certificates of completion, wearing marigold garlands after the closing ceremony
Graduates of every batch leave with a Yoga Alliance certificate
Students in a line of Warrior poses on the shoreline at Arambol Beach during Alpesh Yoga teacher training
Daily practice on the shoreline at Arambol Beach, Goa

Meet the Founder

Taught by Alpesh Patwari

Alpesh Patwari, founder and lead teacher of Alpesh Yoga, seated in the shala

Alpesh Patwari

Founder & Lead Teacher · 22+ years

Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher

Founder of Alpesh Yoga. Introduced to yoga as a child, Alpesh managed epilepsy through breathing practices learned from Jain monks, and has taught traditional, alignment-based yoga to students from around the world for over two decades.

  • Alignment-based yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Pranayama & breathwork
  • Meditation
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Graduation day

Every batch ends the same way — with your certificate in your hands

Flower crowns, marigold garlands, a mandala on the shala floor, and a Yoga Alliance certificate you can teach with anywhere in the world.

Four Alpesh Yoga graduates seated around a marigold flower mandala, each holding their 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate of completion
  • Yoga Alliance registered schoolWe are a Registered Yoga School, so your training hours count towards RYT 200 and RYT 500 registration.
  • Your certificate on the final dayNo waiting and nothing to post — you receive it in person at the closing ceremony.
  • Recognised internationallyThe certificate is recognised worldwide, so you can register as a teacher and start teaching when you get home.

Life at the school

The weeks between your first class and your certificate

Alignment work with belts and blocks, hands-on adjustments, ceremonies and festivals — and the people you end up sharing all of it with.

Yoga teacher training class practising Warrior I together in the open-air shala at Arambol, Goa
Morning practice in the open-air shala
Teacher applying a tilak to a student wearing marigold garlands during an outdoor ceremony at the Arambol yoga shala
Tilak and garlands at the opening ceremony
Teacher using a yoga belt to correct a student’s shoulder alignment during an alignment class
Alignment corrected with a belt, not just with words
Trainees practising a partner-assisted stretch on each other during teaching practicum
Learning to assist — on each other first
Overhead view of a graduating yoga student resting inside a marigold and jasmine flower mandala
Flower mandalas laid by the batch itself
International yoga students covered in coloured powder celebrating Holi together outside the yoga school
Holi, if your batch lands in March
Student practising a chair-supported forward bend with a teacher watching the alignment
Props for every body — chairs, blocks, bolsters and ropes
Yoga teacher training graduate wearing a jasmine flower crown and marigold garlands after her closing ceremony
Garlands on the last day

Reserve Your Seat

Upcoming batches

19 Aug – 9 Sep 2026Dharamshala200 Hour Multi-Style Yoga TTC
Seats availableFrom $700Apply
5 Oct – 26 Oct 2026Goa200 Hour Alignment Yoga TTC
Seats availableFrom $700Apply
5 Oct – 15 Oct 2026Goa100 Hour Alignment Yoga TTC
Seats availableFrom $400Apply
20 Oct – 16 Nov 2026Goa300 Hour Advanced Yoga TTC
Seats availableFrom $850Apply

Reviews from Google

What our students say on Google

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Monakshi Arora

2 months ago

The place is really great! I love Alpesh’s classes , they are so nice and they helped me deepen my practice so much! If you are someone who really wants to work on yourself I think this is the place for it . The best part is they are in both mountains and beach cities so it’s a true blessing learning and being there around the lovely environment:)
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darshana shah

2 months ago

I completed my 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses with Alpesh Yoga, and it has been one of the most valuable experiences in my yoga journey. I initially joined as a regular student seeking relief from back pain and sinus issues. As my practice progressed, I experienced significant improvement in both, which inspired me to deepen my understanding of yoga and eventually pursue the teacher training courses. Looking back, I am extremely happy that I made that decision. What sets Alpesh Sir apart is his genuine dedication to his students. He pays close attention to alignment, technique, and understanding, and patiently explains concepts until students gain clarity and confidence. His teaching style is thorough, practical, and easy to understand, making even complex yogic concepts accessible. Along with Alpesh Sir, his team has also been incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Together, they create a learning environment that is welcoming, professional, and encouraging. Beyond the physical practice of yoga, Alpesh Sir shares valuable insights, experiences, and yogic wisdom that help students understand the deeper essence of yoga and how to apply it in daily life. The classes are not only educational but also inspiring, encouraging personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper connection to the practice. The training provided me with a strong foundation that has helped me build and teach my own yoga classes with confidence. His depth of knowledge, attention to detail, authenticity, and passion for teaching make him an exceptional teacher and mentor. I am truly grateful for everything I learned through Alpesh Yoga and would highly recommend the training to anyone looking to deepen their practice, improve their health, or become a knowledgeable and confident yoga teacher.
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Akshat Jain

2 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about my time with the team at Alpesh Yoga. Sometimes it’s hard to find a teacher who is both technically brilliant and genuinely kind, but that’s exactly what you get here. I appreciated how much individual attention we received; it made the whole experience feel very personal. I’m heading home feeling refreshed, inspired, and deeply grateful for the lessons I learned on the mat. Whether you’re a beginner or a teacher, you’ll find something special here.
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Mags Grabowska

5 months ago

I’m so happy I completed my TTC with Alpesh. He’s an amazing teacher and practitioner whose classes are simply the best I’ve ever attended, on any continent. During the course, I sometimes asked myself if it was easy or difficult, and while the difficult aspect was there, it was purely physical. Learning from Alpesh and Rashmi about yoga was a privilege, and every minute at the school was so precious. The truth is, once you’re there, you feel at home and simply don’t want to leave :) I miss the school so much already, and I feel so, so grateful for the time there! ❤️
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yash gupta

7 months ago

I recently completed my yoga training with Alpesh Yoga Goa and had a great experience. It really felt like home. Alpesh is a wonderful teacher — a perfect mix of strict and soft — and his teaching is clear, knowledgeable, and straight to the point. The food was also delicious and very nourishing. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic and well-structured yoga experience in Goa.
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Sean D

7 months ago

Alpesh is a very experienced and talented yoga teacher. I have been visiting Arambol for many winter holidays and attend Alpesh classes to improve and strengthen my yoga practice. The classes are very focused, alignment is key to get flow. After three weeks I leave much stronger with much improved posture (sternum up, shoulders back, courage). In Alpesh classes I have become good at headstands and other yoga poses I thought were outside of my reach. Its important for me to Listen to learn and I make an effort. (Mostly;) Alpesh yoga studio attracts good interesting people who are fun and supportive. A great environment to learn, grow, connect and have fun. Thank you Alpesh yoga school. I love the studio and energy. Sean London
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Before You Apply

Common questions

  • All course fees are quoted in US dollars. You reserve your seat with a 30% deposit of your chosen course or retreat price and pay the balance in cash or by transfer when you arrive. We confirm availability within 24 hours of your application before any payment is requested.

  • The deposit is not refundable, but it is fully transferable: if your plans change you can move it to any future batch within 12 months at either campus. The remaining balance is only paid on arrival, so you are never committing the full fee in advance.

  • Yes — apply 60 or more days before your start date and you get $50 off any 100-hour course or retreat, or $100 off any 200 or 300-hour course.

  • Your room for the full course duration at either campus, three vegetarian meals a day, the course itself, your manual and props, and your certificate. Flights and visa are not included.

  • Yes. Every course has a tuition-only price for students who prefer to arrange their own stay. Arambol and Bhagsu both have plenty of guesthouses within walking distance of the shala.

2026/27 Batches Open

Reserve your spot for Oct 2026 – Mar 2027

No payment to apply — we confirm availability within 24 hours, then send a small deposit link to hold your seat.

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