A hybrid training designed for committed practitioners ready to explore the Intermediate Series, classical philosophy, anatomy, and Ayurveda—blending residential immersion with flexible online coursework.
Dedicated yoga practitioners and teachers who have completed a 200‑hour training and/or have established a consistent Ashtanga Vinyasa practice. You're ready to be committed and disciplined in your practice in order to experience genuine transformation. This program will provide participants with an experience of yoga that will bring greater depth and meaning to their practice and teaching. It is designed for those who are wishing to start incorporating the Intermediate Series postures into their self-practice, as well as those who already have an established practice in the Intermediate Series and are seeking the skills to be able to start incorporating this sequence into their teaching safely and effectively. This program is also for those seeking to bring more practical knowledge of biomechanics into their understanding of yoga asana, as well as knowledge about the history and current context of classical yoga philosophy.
Two intensive 10-day residential modules at Alma del Búho retreat centre in Andalusia are woven together with structured online classes and coursework, allowing you to integrate learning into daily life.
At the heart of this training is an extraordinary combination of teachers and place. Kamal Singh brings over two decades of Ashtanga mastery, celebrated worldwide for his energetic classes and transformative adjustments. Aly Simeone offers rare depth in both embodied practice and classical scholarship, holding a PhD candidacy in Medical Anthropology: Āyurveda, and an MRes in classical yoga philosophy, alongside her regular Ashtanga practice. Sebastián Arbondo contributes 27 years of Ashtanga practice with advanced training in physiotherapy, FRC, and Kinestretch, bringing a uniquely functional and body-intelligent approach to anatomy and biomechanics. Sunil Sharma, founder of Yoganga Healing in Rishikesh, brings over 25 years of teaching yoga, pranayama, and meditation, guiding students through the living teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā and the Haṭhayoga Pradīpikā. Together, this faculty teaches in the intimate setting of Alma del Búho—a welcoming and soulful retreat centre surrounded by olive groves, pine forests, and the warm light of southern Spain. Small cohort sizes ensure personal attention throughout.
Born and raised in Rishikesh — the yoga capital of the world — Kamal spent seven years travelling India studying under masters across traditions, including the Bihar School of Yoga and the Sivananda Academy. Since 2007 he has taught at Tattvaa Yogashala, the school he founded on the banks of the sacred Ganges, now a world-renowned centre for Ashtanga and Classical Hatha. He is known for high-energy classes, precise alignment, and powerful adjustments that make the Intermediate Series accessible and transformative for practitioners of all levels.
An American teacher, scholar, and practitioner who began her formal studies of haṭha yoga, āyurveda, and Indian philosophy after her first visit to India and Nepal in 2008. She has practiced Ashtanga Vinyasa under Kamal Singh since 2011 and brings academic rigour alongside embodied sensitivity to her teaching. Her research focuses on classical Sanskrit texts including the Carakasaṃhitā and Sāṃkhya-kārikā, as well as contemporary practices of Ayurveda, specifically for female health in Nepal. Co-founder of Asturias Yoga in Spain, she teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa as a moving meditation, emphasizing breath-body alignment and the cultivation of equanimity.
Born in Spain and drawn to movement from an early age, Sebastián has dedicated 27 years to the practice of Ashtanga yoga, beginning his journey under the guidance of his grandmother. His pursuit of holistic well-being led him to study Traditional Chinese Medicine and martial arts, before travelling through Asia and settling in Japan for over 15 years, where he founded Ashtanga Yoga Osaka. Seeking a deeper understanding of the human body, he returned to university to study physiotherapy — a decision motivated by his observation that as practitioners age, healthy movement requires more than yoga alone. He has studied under respected teachers including Rolf Naujkat, Dona Holleman, and Chuck Miller, and holds certifications in FRC and Kinestretch, a movement enhancement system developed by Dr Andreo Spina used by sports athletes and movement physicians worldwide. For this training, Sebastián will lead the module on Anatomy and Biomechanics for Yoga Āsana, guiding students towards a functional, body-intelligent understanding of how postures work — one grounded in the mechanics of joints, breath, and gravity rather than force.
Born in Rajasthan and drawn to yoga from an early age by life's deeper questions, Sunil Sharma has spent over 25 years teaching yoga, pranayama, and meditation in Rishikesh and across the world — from India to China, Dubai, and Europe. He holds a Diploma in Yoga Education from the prestigious Kaivalyadhama institute in Lonavla and a Master's degree in Psychology, bringing both classical yogic rigour and therapeutic insight to his teaching. In 2013 he founded Yoganga Healing in Rishikesh, a school dedicated to using ancient yogic tools — breath, awareness, and contemplative practice — as pathways to inner healing and transformation. Sunil will be contributing five lectures on the Bhagavad Gītā, exploring its teachings as a living guide for the dedicated practitioner. He will also introduce students to the Haṭhayoga Pradīpikā — one of the oldest and most foundational written works on haṭha yoga — offering students a rich encounter with the philosophical and practical teachings that shaped the practice.
Surrounded by olive groves and pine forests, the centre offers a stillness and comfortable environment that makes you feel at home.
Thoughtfully designed accommodation blending comfort and creativity. Shared and private rooms available, as well as budget friendly camping options.
Meals are centred around seasonal and organic ingredients, delicious flavours and combinations that are easy to digest. We understand that the process of preparing a meal is an important part of how the food will be received by the human organism, so work with inspired cooks who care.
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