Meditation & Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Course

Spend a week learning how to guide meditation and yoga nidra on the beautiful island of Gozo. This immersive 50-hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Course takes you into a wide range of meditation techniques, with plenty of time to practice leading them yourself. Set on a sunny island in the Mediterranean Sea, the training is held outdoors by the sea whenever possible. It is open to certified yoga teachers and advanced meditation practitioners.

The course explores techniques from the Buddhist and Vedanta traditions, along with yoga nidra practices.

Expect to work with the following practices:

• Breath Awareness meditation
• Metta Meditation
• Detached Awareness meditation
• Non-attachment meditation
• Chakra meditation
• Guided meditation
• Japa and mala meditation
• Mindfulness meditation
• Tratak meditation
• Mantra meditation
• Yantra meditation
• Pratipaksha Bhavana meditation
• Yoga Nidra

What makes Gozo so special?

Gozo is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea, blessed with around 300 days of sunshine each year and a remarkably rich history. Some believe it was once part of Atlantis; others associate it with the island of Calypso. What is certain is its striking natural beauty, ancient temples, caves, and other powerful sites. It is an ideal setting for a meditation and yoga nidra teacher training or advanced practitioner course. Practice will take place on beaches, cliffs, and remote locations across the island.

Where will you stay?

You will stay at the charming Quaint Boutique Hotels in Sannat or Xewkija, giving you the experience of staying in an authentic Gozitan village while returning each day to a comfortable room after training. More information about Quaint Boutique Hotels can be found on the Yoga, hiking and meditation retreats page.

Who teaches the course?

The training is guided by Monique van Bemmelen, a yoga and meditation teacher, 500 RYT and YACEP.

Certification

After completing the assignments and passing the test, you will receive a Meditation and Yoga Teacher Certificate from Yellow Rock Yoga. This provides 50 CEU to count as continuing education points with Yoga Alliance International.

Upcoming course dates

In-person courses are planned for:

• 23 – 30 May 2026
• 11 July – 18 July 2026
• 14-21 November 2026
• 27 February – 6 March 2027
• 22 May – 29 May 2027
• 10 – 17 July 2027
• 18 – 25 September 2027
• 13 – 20 November 2027

If none of these dates work for you, you can ask about the possibility of taking the course one-to-one on other dates.

Group size

The group is limited to six participants to ensure individual learning goals can be supported and there is enough time to practice teaching one another.

Prices

The training includes 7 nights at Quaint Boutique Hotels, breakfast and lunch, as well as transfer from the harbour of Mgarr to your hotel and back. You will also receive a manual and access to the online platform so you can revisit the material at home. The total price, excluding dinner and flights, is 1895 euros in low and mid season, and 2095 euros in high season (July, August, September). It is also possible to book the course without accommodation, transfer, lunches, and transport. In that case, the course-only fee is 895 euros.

Bookings and more information

Booking is simple: send an email or use the Contact and bookings page. If you would like to learn more, a meeting via Facetime or Skype can also be arranged so you can get acquainted and discuss any questions.