Rila Yoga Teacher Training - 200hr YTT in Sri Lanka

My 200hr YTT at RILA Yoga was truly a transformational experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt held in such a supportive and deeply intentional space. The shala itself is absolutely beautiful - calm, grounding, and perfectly in harmony with the stunning surroundings. Being less than a 5 minute walk from the beach made the whole experience feel even more special, allowing for moments of reflection and connection with nature. Nicola and Ricardo hold such an incredible depth of knowledge, and what makes them so special is the way they share it, with authenticity, passion, and genuine care for every student. Their teaching goes far beyond the physical practice; it invites you to explore yoga in its fullest sense, both on and off the mat. I’ve come away not only with the confidence to teach, but with a much deeper understanding and love for myself and my practice. I’m so grateful for this experience and couldn’t recommend it more highly to anyone considering their YTT journey. Thank you RILA 💫🥰

I recently had the pleasure of completing my YTT at Rila Yoga and receiving my RYT200 certification. Ricardo and Nicola, the founders of Rila Yoga, conducted the training with incredible care, attention to detail, and genuine support for each student’s growth into a confident teacher. Everything was very well organized — from the food and classes to the overall environment of the studio. The yoga space itself felt like a true natural dreamland, surrounded by beauty and calm, which made the entire experience even more special. They always made sure we felt comfortable, supported, and happy throughout the entire experience. At the end of the training, they also organized a professional photoshoot for each student, which really helped build our confidence and gave us great material to promote ourselves for our future. From beginning to end, it felt like we had built years of connection and friendship, even though it was just three and a half weeks. I will never forget this experience, and I’m truly excited to continue growing as a yoga teacher and to share with others what they have given to me.

My Yoga Teacher Training at Rila Yoga was more than just a training, it was a journey back into myself. A space where I could slow down, reflect, and truly reconnect. If you’re looking for a place to do your YTT, I couldn’t recommend this experience more. And if you get the chance next season, don’t miss their beautiful shala and classes, it’s something truly special ✨ Feeling deeply grateful for it all 🙏🏽

If you’re reading this, this is your sign to choose Rila for your YTT. You may have looked at 20+ different schools by now and are going through analysis paralysis (speaking from experience) and this is your sign to stop looking and hit book on Rila’s website. Ricardo and Nicola have created such a intentional and cohesive space that attracts beautiful souls. These are the people you want to surround yourself with. My biggest hesitation before coming was that it wasn’t going to be as “immersive” as other schools given that the students were not living together, we had weekends off, and we finished at 3 or 4 PM every day. Yet, I found the schedule is the perfect balance of learning, free time, integration, growing and exploration… not to mention the ability to swim in the ocean every single day during our 2 hour lunch break! Did someone say dream daily routine? Some of my favorite memories were the chakra release workshop, a local temple visit during our philosophy class, 3 different inversion/ arm balances workshops, and our last day dedicated to integration of the the entire 3.5 week journey (where we did 2 mindfulness activities that I’ll leave as a surprise for you). It’s hard to put into words the impact of the experience at Rila… you’ll just have to experience it yourself! (:

I just completed my 200hr yoga teacher training at RILA, and I couldn’t be happier that I chose to do it here! The shala is a beautiful, peaceful space to learn, listening to the sounds of the birds and the jungle during morning practice was a dream, and there is a lovely beach 5 mins away, perfect for swims after a day of learning! The fact that there are maximum 10 students on each training is a huge plus, it not only means you have time to connect to each and every person you are training with, but everyone has the time and space to ask the questions they need. Some trainings have 30+ students and we all agreed we were so lucky to have a smaller group. As a group we formed deep connections really easily and quickly, we had so much fun, and I am so grateful to have left the course with a new group of soul friends ✨ It was truly a privilege to learn from Nicola and Ricardo, they are incredible teachers; dedicated, warm, engaging and they care so deeply about the work they do AND have the biggest hearts. They don’t just care about the roots of the practice, they embody them, and that informs everything in the training from the classes they themselves teach to the philosophy that was delivered with pure passion. Every day was a joy coming into the shala and it’s an experience that I will hold very dear to me for the rest of my life. I couldn’t recommend the training anymore, I would give 10 stars if I could - just book it and you won’t regret it. ❤️