200hr in Colombia
Lake chivor
Yoga Teacher Training
only 16 spots for 1 unforgettable experience
(27 days)
1. – 27. of February 2026
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.
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, Acro Yoga 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.
Fusion of Styles
Experience a holistic blend of Hatha, Vinyasa, Acro Yoga and Himalayan Kriya Yoga, integrating physical postures, breathwork, and energetic practices.
What to expect
Why You Can’t Miss This Training
Special Workshops & Events
Ayurveda dosha workshop & cooking class, Ecstatic dance, Yoga Nidra & Yin, Self Expression workshop, Laughter Yoga, Arm Balance workshop, Soundhealing, Live music & Kirtans
Lake Deluxe Venue
Located in the heart of Boyaca, nestled amidst the stunning Andes Mountain range and overlooking the serene Lake Chivor, our training property boasts panoramic views and a lake that invites you to swim
Transformation
Empower yourself through transformative self-development tools to find your own voice, style and confidence as a teacher or your path in life
Ancestral Ceremonies
To dive deeper into the wisdom of the indigenous from South America: Rapé meditations and Cacao ceremony, element rituals & Sacred Sadhana
Free-Time Activities included
A day trip to the beautiful mountains with a waterfall; a boat tour on the lake and so much more
Yogi Welcome Gifts
to accompany you throughout the training and yogic life
Yoga Alliance certified RYS
You can register yourself as a RYT-200 on Yoga Alliance after completion of the course
Hatha
the origin of the physical Yoga to find your foundation, alignment and inner strength to calm the mind
Vinyasa
Move with the breath. Dynamic flows and creative transitions
Acro Yoga
Explore connection, balance, and play through Acro Yoga. Build strength, deepen communication, and have fun as you co-create movement with others.
Himalayan Kriya Yoga
energetic practices such as advanced Pranayama, Meditation, Chakra Work and Kriyas to activate Shakti Kundalini Energy (not associated to 3HO Bhajan Yoga)
Chakra system
Explore the ancient wisdom of the Chakras and experience healing as each practice is meticulously designed to harmonize your energy centers
Philosophy
Translate the ancient wisdom of Yoga into your modern-day world
Anatomy
Deep understanding of the human body as a tool to master the mind and unify them with the True Self
Devotional Bhakti Yoga
Feel the expansion of your heart and your divine Self through chanting Mantras and Sacred Rituals
Vibrant Food
Ayurvedic inspired vegetarian, organic, and locally grown to nourish the body, mind, and spirit
All-Inclusive Package
IMPORTANT: We’ll take care of your transportation from and to the airport. Please ensure you arrive in Bogota on the date the training starts until 9 am. The shuttle leaves at 10 AM and collect you at the airport and close hotels. Please don’t book a flight back before 8pm on the day of departure
One-on-One Mentorship
Receive weekly private sessions with us to reflect, ask questions, and receive compassionate guidance—supporting your evolution as both a student and future teacher.
Passionate Teachers
Inspiring, passionate and experienced teachers who will guide you into the ancient technology of the yogis
With LAKE View in nature
The Perfect Location for Inner Peace & Connection
Located in the Andes Mountains overlooking Lake Chivor, our retreat offers panoramic views. Guests enjoy open water swimming, kitesurfing, hiking, and biking amidst stunning natural surroundings. Each room features scenic vistas. Locally sourced, organic meals delight the palate. Our serene space is perfect for yoga and meditation, with a gym for fitness enthusiasts.
*Please ensure you arrive in Bogota on the date the training starts until 9 am. The shuttles drive to the venue at 10 am and collect you at the airport and close hotels.
Colombian Fusion kitchen
Nourish Your Body And Soul
Our Colombian fusion cuisine is a journey in itself. Indulge in three thoughtfully prepared meals daily, crafted from locally sourced, organic ingredients. Each dish is designed to optimize your energy, focus, and vitality—allowing you to thrive both on and off the mat. From vibrant tropical fruits to hearty, plant-based dishes, every meal reflects our commitment to your well-being. Savor the tastes of Colombia, reimagined for the modern yogi.
Who is Ancestral Academy?
Your Teachers & Hosts
Marco
E-RYT500 Yoga Teacher, Philosopher & Musician
Marco is a graduate philosopher, passionate musician, and experienced Yoga instructor. 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 1,100 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.
Anabel
E-RYT200 Yoga Teacher & Physiotherapist
Anabel’s journey with yoga began as a path to self-discovery and inner balance. Over time her practice deepened, shaping her unique approach to movement, breath, and embodied awareness.
Her background in physiotherapy made her realize that we often treat symptoms rather than addressing the human being as a whole. More importantly, she saw how many people unconsciously give away their power, expecting others to “fix” them, rather than stepping into their own capacity for self-restoration. This insight led her to develop an integrative practice that helps people reclaim responsibility for their well-being.
Anabel shares tools that allow her students to reconnect with their innate wisdom and potential for transformation. Such as yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, kriya, hands-on adjustments, massage techniques and different rituals. Her classes are not just about movement they are invitations to step back into self-trust, awareness and empowerment.
Through her classes she holds space for you to return to your inner wisdom, guiding you gently back to your own radiant essence.
Nico
E-RYT200 Yoga Teacher & Acro Yoga Specialist
Originally from Colombia, Nico is a passionate explorer of movement as a path for healing, transformation, and self-discovery. His journey has taken him across eight countries, immersing himself in diverse traditions and philosophies that inform his unique approach to teaching.
Nico has more than 600 hours of formal training completed in Cali, India, and Thailand. He has also trained extensively in Acroyoga, completing teacher trainings in both Mexico and Colombia, where he discovered the power of trust, connection, and playful embodiment.
His teachings blend the depth of traditional yoga with the creativity of contemporary movement practices. A lifelong student of the body and spirit, Nico is also certified in Reiki Level 1 and Thai Massage, weaving elements of energetic healing and therapeutic touch into his classes.
Fluent in four languages and deeply rooted in global experience, Nico shares a grounded yet expansive perspective on yoga. His mission is to awaken personal power and presence through conscious movement, guiding others to reconnect with their essence and move through life with grace, strength, and freedom.
Our Training pillars
Course Overview
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.
To support integration, we offer 1.5 days of free time each week, giving you space to rest, reflect, and explore at your own rhythm. Because growth requires both discipline and pause.
This is not just a training. It’s a return to your root. A journey inward. And an invitation to rise as a community.
- Foundational Yoga Poses: alignment, instructions, benefits, contraindications, modifications, injury prevention and assists. Static, dynamic and flow versions of basic and intermediate Asanas.
- Hatha Kundalini: the union between physical and energetic practices through Asanas, Pranayama, Mantras and Chakra Meditation
- Foundational Tantric Kriyas — Practice, effects, placement and teaching
- How to combine the breath with Asanas and how to put them into action during class
- Begin to teach sequences from the first day on with guidance and constructive feedback
- Anatomy: muscles, joints, bones and how to address and use them in practice
- Philosophy of Yoga: how to adapt the ancient wisdom practical to modern times
- Tantric principles of healing: self-reflection exercises and manifestation
- Mantras: group chanting and how to use them for ceremonies and classes
- Developing and teaching personal Sadhana (spiritual practice for everyday routine)
- Play through Acro Yoga: Build strength, deepen communication, and have fun as you co-create movement with others
an usual day at the training
Sample Schedule
06.00 – 07.30 | Sadhana & Meditation
07.30 – 08.00 | Herbal Tea and Silent Reflection / Journaling
08.00 – 09.30 | Morning Asana and Kriya Practice
10.00 – 11.30 | Breakfast and Morning Break
11.30 – 02.00 | First session (philosophyof life, core principles, teaching methodology, queuing, communication skills)
02.00 – 04.00 | Lunch
04.00 – 05.00 | Second session (anatomy, energetic anatomy, sequencing)
05.00 – 07.00 | Asana lab, Kriya lab
07.30 | Dinner & Free Time
Included in our program
Included
- Printed Yoga Manual with all class relevant knowledge
- Three ayurvedic inspired meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Accomodation
- Transport from and to the airport
- One-Day-Trip to the mountains and waterfall
- Yogi Props during the training
- Workshops: Acro Yoga & Arm Balance
- Rituals and ceremonies
- Chakra based classes
- Kirtan: Bhakti Yoga and Mantra chanting
- Ayurveda Dosha test
- Media Package with digital Yoga books
- Ancestral ceremonies: Rapé and Cacao
- Fully equipped fitness center
- Welcome Yogi package
4 weeks
1 unforgettable experience
Yoga Teacher Training 200h
(27 days)
1. – 27. of February 2026
SHARED ROOM
FOR 4
€2299
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Secure your spot with a deposit of €400.
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ROOM
€2899
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PRIVATE
ROOM
€3499
Special offer for a couple €4999. Secure your spot with a deposit of €400.
Not included
Airplane tickets
Insurance
Harmonium class
Kyte surfing
Visa costs
Additional Workshops & Massages
FAQ
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