500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria
Yoga Dharma Bulgaria offers advanced yoga training courses which are all accredited with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance Europe.
Our specialised 100-hour courses add to a basic 200-hour course providing you with the knowledge and skills to make you and expert in your field.
These 100-hour residential courses are set over 8 days from our centre in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. The school is in a tranquil and peaceful hamlet overlooking the Balkan Mountains making it the perfect space for your deep inquiry into yoga.
600 HOURS
We offer the opportunity to gain up to 600 hours of yoga teacher training in all areas of yoga including pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy and asana. Each 100-hour course comes with an accredited certificate to teach.
PRANAYAMA
We have 200 hours of pranayama training available over two 100-hour courses. They provide a comprehensive addition to your skills and knowledge enabling you to stand out as a teacher of the highest standard.
- Level 1 pranayama
- Level 2 pranayama
MEDITATION
Our 100-hour meditation course can be taken as a full stand-alone teaching course or added to your training portfolio towards a full 500-hour certificate. This course not only adds important skills, but perhaps most importantly will be consciousness expanding.
INTEGRAL YOGA COURSE
This 100-hour integral course focuses on self-practice development, enhanced alignment and adjustment skills and a deeper exploration of yoga philosophy and yoga history. All in all, the skills and knowledge acquired on this course will transform your practice and significantly develop your understanding of yoga.
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Get your yoga journey started with our accredited 15 day residential 200 hour teacher training course. This course offers a comprehensive foundation that will define you a teacher of integrity and skill.
YOGA DHARMA BG
- 8/15 Day residential courses
- All meals on site included
- Beautiful mountain side location
- Yoga Alliance certified
- Course venue: Yoga Dharma Veliko Tarnovo
- Principle teacher Martin Thompson
“I’d highly recommend teacher training with Yoga Dharma. I’ve done both my 200hr teacher training and also 100hr pranayama training and have loved both. “
EXCLUSIVE YOGA RETREATS
We also offer individually designed yoga retreats for individuals or small intimate groups. The authentically holistic retreats include exclusive menus, specifically crafted yoga classes and tailor made excursions.
THE VENUE
Yoga Dharma BG has been established for over two decades. During that time we have continuously offered yoga retreats and yoga training courses to the world yoga community.
The centre is ideally located within the peaceful hamlet of Gartsite, but also within easy reach of cafes and restaurants. We are in an established area for tourism and our guests are always literally blown away with the venue and the location.
MOST REWARDING
“ It was the most rewarding experience I’ve had in a long time.”
AMAZING LOCATION
“The location was fantastic up in the mountains with lovely fresh air and some of the most amazingly beautiful views you could ever imagine.”
BRILLIANT
“The accommodation was brilliant my room was comfortable I had my own bathroom and there was a lounge to relax in after our evening meal.“
AT THE CENTRE & ACCOMODATION
The rooms all have private bathrooms. The communal area exclusive to guests is in the cellar, which stays cool on the hot summer days. It is equipped with projector with lots of movies and large comfy sofas. The garden is big with a large orchard and a small pool. There’s loads of space to relax or study in the south facing grounds. We have all the equipment you’ll need for your stay including towels, yoga mats, study equipment, library of study books, pens and paper if you need them.
MEALS
We are all vegetarian and vegan and can cater for most diets, but please let us know before you arrive. There will be plenty to eat, and snacks and drinks are available throughout the day. During your stay the centre is alcohol free, but there’s bars and cafes in the village if you fancy a cool beer on a hot day.
LOCALLY STOCKED LARDERS
we fill our pantry with locally grown seasonal produce from small independent growers. Our tofu, yoghurt, honey, eggs, herbs and salad comes direct from our neighbor’s country garden.
MENUS
We are vegetarian and vegan and can cater for most diets. There’s plenty to eat with snacks and drinks always available. During your stay the centre is alcohol free, but there’s bars and cafes in the village if you fancy a beer
TRUE ESSENCE OF YOGA
“Yoga Dharma is the true essence of Yoga, there is a strong embodiment of both the physical and philosophical elements of the truth of yoga. They are a wealth of knowledge that in my view supersedes the cost of their teachings”
TRAVEL
Flights and transfers are not included although we can arrange transport or help with transfers if needed. We can usually arrange cheap transfers from most airports depending on availability. We are around 3 hours from Sofia with a regular coach service to Veliko Tarnovo which is close by.
CONTACT MARTIN
- 00447787357306
- 00359876102654
- askyogadharma@protonmail.com
- Гърците (Gartsite), 5035 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
THINGS TO DO AT YOGA DHARMA BG
We are in the heart of the Bulgarian countryside with amazing sights and places to visit.
Among these are the many monasteries, or swim in the crystal clear waterfalls, take mountain walks with views over the Balkans, visit the mineral baths or come with us to the local markets.
PLACES TO STOPOVER
Bulgaria is a beautiful country with loads of history dating back to the Thracians. Bulgaria has four international airports at Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas.
VARNA & BURGAS
Varna and Burgas are on the Black Sea, and both are great stopover places. The Black Sea coast spans Turkey to Romania and is full of history and sunny beaches.
SOFIA & PLOVDIV
Sofia is full of Roman and Ottoman history with ancient basilicas and tombs. The night life and restaurants are still very cheap and accessible.
Plovdiv is cosmopolitan city, but easily accessible. A stopover in the old centre is close by to the Roman amphitheater and a maze of street restaurants, cafes and shopping.
VELIKO TARNOVO
We are close to the old capital Veliko Tarnovo which has been voted European capital of culture. The old town is the perfect stopover with the Tsarevets Castle, cafes, cocktail bars and the tourist quarter craftsmen.
YOGA RETREATS
We also offer highly personalised yoga retreats to small private groups or individuals.
The retreats are holistic in that we take into account individual diets, your personal yoga practice, the timings and structure of the yoga classes and what sights and events we might choose to see and do.
LOCAL HISTORY
Fran has developed a considerable depth of knowledge on Bulgarian history which dates back to the Thracian empire. We are an easy and amazing journey over the Shipka pass to some of the best preserved tombs you’ll see.
Fran has developed a considerable depth of knowledge on Bulgarian history which dates back to the Thracian empire. We are an easy and amazing journey over the Shipka pass to some of the best preserved tombs you’ll see.
YOGA YOUR WAY
As we structure the classes around you or your group these can include pranayama, asana, meditation and kriyas.
SPECIALIST PRESENTATIONS
We can also include and we specialise in presentations on yoga philosophy, yoga history, tantra, hatha, the yoga sutras, kundalini, anatomy and physiology, the subtle body including the koshas, vayus, bandhas and chakras etc.
FRAN & MARTIN
Have extensive yoga experience dating back over 40 + years each which included extended periods at the AYRI IN Mysore. We have dedicated ourselves to our yoga journey which has taken us to many places in search of authentic teachings.
We are always amazed how fortunate we are to have the opportunity to be able to pass on our experiences through Yoga Dharma BG.
