YOGENDRA ASHRAM · CALI, COLOMBIA
A 30-day therapeutic yoga teacher training rooted in Bhakti lineage and healing arts, beginning in Cali and continuing near the Caribbean coast.
A DEEPER PATH
This 300-hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training is designed specifically for certified teachers who have already completed 200 hours. It welcomes yoga teachers, healers and mystics called to deepen their ability to guide others through yoga, devotion and healing arts. It is for those who value depth, lineage and lived practice, rather than a fast or fitness-only certification.
Living at Yogendra Ashram means taking part in a daily spiritual rhythm rooted in Bhakti Yoga. Each morning begins with sangha in the temple: meditation, pranayama, kirtan and Bhagavad Gita teachings. These practices shape the learning environment and the way the school approaches yoga as a healing art.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Each module is a complete immersion that can be taken individually or combined toward the full 300-hour certification. Daily Bhakti practice, mentorship and embodied integration connect the modules into one path.
Meet the body and nervous system with care, discernment and presence.
Restore harmony through rhythm, food, touch and daily ritual.
Explore sacred touch as meditative awareness.
Bring your tools together and develop your voice as a teacher.
LEARNING IN PRACTICE
A closer look at the practices connecting therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda and Thai bodywork. Photographs from our practices in Cali.
01 · Therapeutic yoga
Restorative, Yin, Chair Yoga and Yoga Nidra offer different ways to adapt a practice and create space for deep rest.
Explore functional anatomy, contraindications, props and sequencing. Through observation, guided practice and case studies, connect posture, breath and the needs of each student.
02 · Ayurveda
Study constitution, the doshas, nourishment and daily rhythms alongside the hands-on techniques of Ayurveda.
Learn through demonstration, partner practice and feedback. The module brings together Abhyanga, Shirodhara and Basti applications for knees, neck and back, Ayurvedic cooking and case studies.
03 · Thai Yoga Massage
Develop a traditional sequence of approximately 90 minutes as you learn through attentive giving and receiving.
Study the Sen lines, palming techniques and assisted stretches. Practice emphasizes the therapist’s alignment, use of body weight, clear communication and respect for the receiver’s comfort.
AYURVEDIC HEALING ARTS
Observe, practice and understand preparation, positioning and the quality of touch within each technique.
Ayurvedic oil massage: learn a bodywork sequence, rhythm and sensitivity of touch.
Observe preparation and the application of a continuous stream of oil over the forehead.
Localized warm-oil applications: study preparation, care and adaptations for each area.
PRACTICE & MENTORSHIP
Giving, receiving, observing and teaching help you connect technique with a more sensitive understanding of each person.
LIFE IN THE ASHRAM
Meditation, kirtan and restful practices support learning and invite us to share with presence.
Share chanting, music and devotional practice.
Cultivate attention and connect with inner practice.
Create space to breathe, rest and integrate.
50-HOUR MENTORSHIP MODULE
The 50-hour mentorship module connects therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage through teaching practice, feedback, creative sequencing and personal reflection. Bhakti, philosophy, Jyotish and Human Design support self-awareness and the development of your voice as a teacher. Mentorship and integration continue within the Caribbean yoga retreat near Tayrona National Park.
THE JOURNEY
The training begins in the lush Farallones mountains above Cali, then continues near Tayrona National Park on the Caribbean coast for rest and integration.
Nestled in the Farallones range of the Andes, a short drive from Cali’s historic San Antonio neighborhood, Yogendra Ashram is surrounded by tropical rivers, greenery and open sky. It offers a grounded setting for deep study, daily temple practice and community life.
Continue your journey with a Caribbean yoga retreat near Tayrona National Park, where jungle meets the sea. Daily yoga, meditation, mentorship and teaching integration make space to bring the learning together. Beach walks, guided excursions, journaling and rest support reflection after the intensive ashram phase.
EXCURSIONS & PLACE
River swims, forest walks and time in the mountains around Cali support nervous system regulation, presence and integration.
Visits to Cali’s markets and neighborhoods offer a closer look at local life, food culture and the region’s social rhythms.
Near Tayrona, guided excursions, beach walks and rest days allow learning to settle after the intensive ashram phase.
Optional ceremonies, meditation walks, journaling and personal practice support reflection at every level.
ASHRAM LIFE
Practice and study are balanced with meals, rest and community. The exact flow changes with the module and location.
Evenings may include optional ceremonies, devotional practice, quiet reflection or free time. Sundays are open for rest and exploration near the location of the course.
YOUR STAY
The residential setting supports deep study and a steady rhythm of practice.
YOUR GUIDES
Shyam Vallabhi is an international yoga teacher and Ayurveda therapist who has spent more than two decades living and sharing the path of yoga. She weaves yoga, Ayurveda, and therapeutic understanding into practices students can bring into daily life.
She travels to India each year for further study and to guide students into direct experience of the tradition. Her background in anthropology and work with nonprofits focused on human and environmental rights shape her grounded, holistic approach.
She has taught at Bali Spirit Festival, Cali Yoga Fest, Ecuador Yoga Festival, and Peru Yoga Festival. She founded Yogendra Ashram in Cali, Colombia, and Dhanvantari Ayurveda & Panchakarma Center in Peru, and leads trainings, healing programs, and retreats internationally.
Through her teaching, she offers space for transformation, integration, and deeper connection.
Chaitanya is the International Director of Bhakti Yoga School. Originally from Peru, he has dedicated more than 35 years to yoga and spiritual practice, living, studying, and teaching in ashrams across South America, the United States, and India.
His teaching draws on traditional yoga philosophy and daily ashram life. He was among the first South Americans certified in Vedic astrology (Jyotish) in India and shares its insights in a practical, accessible way.
He has studied with Pattabhi Jois and John Friend and was initiated into the Vedic lineage through his teacher, S. Atulananda Acharya. Over the years, he has guided thousands of students and trained teachers who now share yoga in their own communities.
His approach is grounded and consistent: yoga as a path to live with discipline, devotion, and clarity.
NEXT STEPS
Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve the intimacy of the ashram setting. Contact us for current availability, program details and registration.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Yes. The full 300-hour program is intended for students who have already completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training.
Yes. The therapeutic, Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage modules may be taken individually. Contact us for module dates and tuition.
The training begins at Yogendra Ashram in Cali and includes a later integration phase near the Tayrona region on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
Yes. Shared accommodation and three vegetarian meals per day are included in the full residential program.
Graduates receive a 300-hour Bhakti Yoga School certificate. Eligible teachers can apply their training toward Yoga Alliance registration together with a prior 200-hour qualification.
February 15–March 16, 2027. The course begins at Yogendra Ashram in Cali and continues with an integration phase near the Tayrona region on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
Advanced poses are not required. This course builds on your prior 200-hour training while developing adaptations, props, individualized sequencing and a sensitive approach to different bodies.
Abhyanga oil massage, Shirodhara and localized Basti applications for knees, neck and back, alongside constitution, daily routines, nutrition, cooking and case studies. Demonstrations and guided practice connect the theory with practical skills.
Yes. Partner practice is part of the learning. You build an approximately 90-minute sequence and refine your body mechanics, touch and communication through giving, receiving and personal feedback.
Therapeutic yoga explores movement, adaptation and rest; Ayurveda adds constitution, lifestyle and traditional bodywork; Thai Massage develops assisted movement and attentive touch. Bhakti, teaching methodology and mentorship help you integrate these tools into your work.
You share meditation, pranayama, kirtan, Bhagavad Gita study, vegetarian meals and community life alongside your classes. Come with curiosity and respect for the devotional rhythm, with time for practice, rest and integration.
Complete the registration form or contact us to discuss your background, availability and course details. We can help you decide whether the complete immersion or an individual module fits your goals.
The 300-hour training is an invitation to deepen your practice in healing, devotion and service. Explore the program and connect with the team at Yogendra Ashram in Cali.
