the #1 in Colombia & Portugal
Yoga Teacher Training
by Ancestral Academy
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Featured In
10 Best Yoga Teacher Training in the world
Ancestral Retreats: another mandatory hobby for influencers, or the path to more emotionally intelligent humans?
The 9 Best Yoga Teacher Training in Europe
What Sets Us Apart
Ancestral Ceremonies
Engage in profound rituals like Rapé and Cacao ceremonies. Rapé, a sacred tobacco-based practice, helps ground your energy and clear mental blocks, while the Cacao ceremony fosters heart-opening connection and self-awareness.
Intimate Group Size
You’ll receive personalized attention and build deep connections within a supportive community and One-on-One Mentorship to reflect, ask questions, and receive compassionate guidance—supporting your evolution as both a student and future teacher.
Experience Yoga in all its dimensions
We believe that yoga is a spiritual practice—one that goes far beyond the physical. Our training offers a holistic blend of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Himalayan Kriya Yoga, uniting movement, breath, and energy work. But it doesn’t stop there. Through daily rituals, mantra chanting, and the devotional path of Bhakti Yoga, you’ll be invited into a deeper connection with yourself and something greater. This is a space where practice becomes prayer, and every moment becomes part of the journey.
Community
We unite people from every corner of the globe—of all ages, genders, and beliefs—in a community of peace and kindness.
Self-Realization
Begin a self-discovery journey with experienced guides who help you unlock your talents and potential and start your transformation.
Upcoming Events for 2025
in the Algarve
of Portugal
Yoga Teacher Training 200h
8. of September – 1. of October 2025
LAST SPOTS!
(24 Days)
Discover your true potential in the heart of Portugal’s countryside with our Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal near the Algarve Coast. Enjoy the peace of nature, carefully curated meals with ingredients from the garden, and a supportive space for transformation.
EVERYTHING INCLUDED for 24 days!
on the Caribbean Coast, Colombia
Yoga Teacher Training 200h
16. of November – 12. of December 2025
(27 Days)
Unlock your potential and discover your True Self with our Yoga Teacher Training in the Caribbean of Colombia. Immerse in chakra-based healing journey, and connect with a like-minded community in this transformative, all-inclusive experience.
at magical Lake Chivor, Colombia
Yoga Teacher Training 200h
1.– 27. of February 2026
& March (tba)
(27 Days)
This is the most affordable Teacher Training Course at stunning Lake Chivor, Colombia, starting from only €1999. Immerse yourself in serene mountain views, nourishing plant-based meals, and a supportive community to guide your journey to becoming a teacher with our TTC200h.
EARLY BIRD €200 OFF!
Algarve, Portugal
Kriya Kundalini Bhakti Training
50h
16. – 22. of August 2025
(7 Days)
In the serene beauty of Aljezur, Portugal, elevate your practice through Himalayan Kriya Kundalini and heart opening Bhakti Yoga. Over seven days, immerse yourself in sacred rituals, advanced techniques, and transformative self-reflection that will empower you to find your voice as a teacher and deepen your personal spiritual journey. This 50-hour Kundalini Bhakti Yoga training is designed for yoga practitioners and teachers who want to deepen their practice, find their true voice, explore Himalayan Kriya, and experience the profound healing power of ancestral ceremonies.
Voices of our students
Why choosing us?
It’s about you
Welcome to our transformative ‘Yoga Alliance’ certified Yoga Teacher training program. Our Yoga Teacher Training is more than just an educational program—it’s a transformational journey. Rooted in ancient wisdom and designed for modern seekers, this immersive experience weaves together the physical, energetic, and spiritual dimensions of yoga.
Our approach is deeply holistic: you will not only build a strong foundation in asana, pranayama, and yogic philosophy, but also cultivate emotional resilience, inner awareness, and leadership from the heart. This path can be beautifully intense—true healing and self-realization often bring emotional challenges. We honor this process and guide you through it with compassion, presence, and integrity.
We keep our group small and personal, allowing space for authentic exchange, deep connection, and learning at eye level. This training is a sacred container where practice becomes prayer, and teaching arises from embodied experience.
You’ll graduate with the tools to teach complete classes for students of all levels, but more importantly, you’ll step into your own voice as a conscious guide—anchored in daily practice and aligned with your truth.
This is not just a training. It’s a return to your root. A journey inward. And an invitation to rise as a community.
Fuel Your Journey with vibrant, wholesome food
Nourish Your Body And Soul
Enjoy three delicious meals each day, freshly made with love from local, organic ingredients. From colorful tropical fruits to wholesome, plant-based dishes, every plate is crafted to keep you energized, clear, and feeling your best—on the mat and beyond. Our food is more than just fuel; it’s part of the experience.
Who is Ancestral Academy?
Your Lead Teachers & Hosts
Carolina
RYT500 Yoga Teacher &
Event Facilitator
Carolina is originally from Colombia, a land of vibrant colors, deep contrasts, and ancestral wisdom that continues to shape her path. She spent several years in Southeast Asia and India, where she trained as a Certified Holistic Therapist and immersed herself in ancient traditions for the expansion and evolution of consciousness.
She is Yoga Alliance certified (E-RYT 500) with over 1,000 hours of training, with a focus on Himalayan Kriya Yoga, advanced pranayama, sacred rituals, and ancestral ceremonies. She is also trained in Reiki and energy healing, practices that support deep transformation and connection with the subtle body.
Carolina is passionate about Ayurveda, a sacred relationship with the elements, and the everyday magic of ritual and mysticism. Her work reflects the soul of her homeland, embodying the fire and devotion that define the spirit of Colombia.
As the founder of Ancestral Retreats & Academy, she has created a sacred space to explore the vast universe of yoga and holistic healing. With every offering, she walks her dharma with devotion, supporting the awakening of collective consciousness and the elevation of global vibration.
Marco
E-RYT500 Yoga Teacher, Philosopher & Musician
He is a graduate philosopher, passionate musician, and experienced German journalist. After completing his first Yoga Teacher Training in India, he immediately began teaching at the Berlin-based school “Yoga on the Move.” Marco is the Co-founder of Ancestral Retreats & Academy.
As a Yoga Alliance-certified teacher (E-RYT 500) specializing in Hatha Kundalini and Vinyasa yoga, he has completed four training programs in India, Italy, and Colombia, accumulating over 1,000 hours of training. In his yoga classes, every movement is synchronized with the breath, guiding students into a deep-flow meditation or helping them find steadiness and ease in each posture. His teaching aims to motivate beginners, challenge advanced practitioners with postures and powerful breathing techniques, and enrich every session with the timeless wisdom of yoga.
With a passion for philosophy, he designs his courses as holistic journeys for the body, mind, and soul. As an experienced musician, he enhances the experience by sharing mantras and medicine music through vocals, guitar, and harmonium.
2020: 200 hrs Vinyasa YTT, Diya School Goa, Indien; 2021: 200 hrs Hatha Kundalini YTT, Matsya Academy, Italien; 2022: 300 hrs; Hatha YTT, Om & Flow Yoga, Colombia; 2024: 30 hrs Hand-on and assist course, Arhanta Yoga, Netherlands & 50 hrs Advanced Sequencing course with Travis Elliot; 2024: 300 hrs Samyak Advanced Hatha & Vinyasa YTT in India, Mysore. Yoga Education: 1,080 hours total
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