20 Day 200-Hour Hybrid: Online & In-Person Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Lamu Island, Kenya

With Tanya Savitri Popovich and Samanta Duggal

November 10 - 24, 2026

Address: Banana House And Wellness Centre, Shela, Kenya

Contact: Shri Gaia Institute
info@shrigaiainstitute.com

  • €3,200.00 – Single suite
  • €2,950.00 – Standard Single Room
  • €2,650.00 – Shared Twin Room
  • €2,550.00 – Shared Triple Room

Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training Greece

The teacher training is based on Hatha and Vinyasa yoga so that upon completion of this program, the trainees can include any kind of audience and adopt the teachings according to the student’s needs. Directed by Tanya Savitri Popovich, ERYT-500, this teacher training course is a combination of years of experience, expertise, and thousands of hours of training in various systems concentrated into a 200-hour-long transformational experience. The training will take place over 15 days at Metacom in South Crete and 5 days online that need to be completed prior to your meeting in Greece.

Daily Hatha and Vinyasa yoga practice, meditation, and pranayama
Group discussions and sharing circle
15 days of in-person intensive training in Lamu Island, Kenya.
5 self-paced online days with instruction
40 hours online and 160 hours residential
14 nights on-site training accommodation
Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
Teacher training manual

-Online training
This part of the teacher training is held online. All classes are pre-recorded, which you can participate in from the comfort of your home. The online portion needs to be completed prior to your training in Crete.

-In-person training in Lamu Island, Kenya
This portion of the training will take place in Lamu Island Kenya; A serene paradise untouched by modern chaos, Lamu invites you into a slower rhythm of life, where narrow winding streets replace roads and traditional dhows glide gracefully across turquoise waters.

Fringed by pristine beaches and shaded by swaying palms, the island is a haven for those seeking tranquility, with soft white stretching along the coastline and warm ocean breezes carrying the scent of salt and spice. Beyond its shores, Lamu reveals a rich tapestry of Swahili culture, where centuries-old architecture, intricately carved wooden doors, and coral stone buildings tell stories of a vibrant past shaped by African, Arab, and Persian influences.

Life here unfolds gently, from sunrise walks along Shela Beach to evenings lit by lanterns and filled with the sound of the call to prayer echoing across the island. The local cuisine is a celebration of flavour, featuring fragrant dishes infused with coconut, cardamom, and freshly caught seafood, offering a true taste of the coast.

With its welcoming community, deep-rooted traditions, and unspoiled charm, Lamu is more than just a destination—it’s an experience that transports you to another time, leaving you feeling both deeply relaxed and richly inspired.

About the Leaders

Tanya Savitri Popovich

Tanya is a certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance ERYT-500, and Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga) in classical Sivananda Yoga tradition. She started her meditation practice at the age of 14 through Transcendental Meditation. Her 20 years of experience practicing and 17 years of teaching Yoga includes numerable yoga trainings in classical and modern styles […]

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Samanta Duggal

Samanta began her journey as a dancer and performing artist in a renowned dance company, spending 15 years as a lead performer and teacher before transitioning into yoga in 2003. Her work integrates Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Krama, Yoga Therapy, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. In 2009, she founded Yoga Sutra in Mumbai, one of the city’s […]

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