Yoga Teacher Training Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria
- 8 or 15 Day residential training
- All meals on site included
- Beautiful mountain side location
- Yoga Alliance certified courses
- Sample program
- Course venue: Yoga Dharma Veliko Tarnovo
- Principle teacher Martin Thompson
“I spent a week in Bulgaria with Yoga Dharma as part of my 200hr Teacher Training Course. I had a wonderful time and was awe-struck by the beautiful surroundings.”
WHO ARE THESE COURSES FOR?
Whether it’s to experience your yoga practice without day-to-day distractions or come away with a full Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certificate these courses will work for you.

YOGA DHARMA BG
Located in a peaceful hamlet within a nature reserve this is the perfect spot for your yoga course. With over 20 years running residential yoga courses you are in safe hands.
STAND OUT!
Set yourself apart with exceptional skills and knowledge. We’ve trained hundreds of yoga teachers who have gone on to forge successful new careers teaching yoga.
INCREDIBLE KNOWLEDGE
“I have just spent a week away in the absolutely beautiful mountains of Bulgaria with Yoga Dharma. This trip was part of the 200hr Teacher Training course. The peaceful unspoiled environment, the amazing purpose build facilities, the incredibly knowledgeable and supportive teachers, and the wonderful accommodations”
A RANGE OF YOGA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
We offer a range of training opportunities including:
- 200 hour 15 day yoga teacher training
- 100 hour 8 day level 1 pranayama teacher training
- 100 hour 8 day level 2 pranayama teacher training
- 100 hour 8 day meditation teacher training
- 100 Hour 8 day integral course with philosophy, adjusting, anatomy, alignment
- 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
- Yoga Retreats
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.“

A TYPICAL DAY AT YOGA DHARMA BG
- 07:00 Shat karmas
- 07:30 Asana practice
- 09:00 Pranayama practice
- 09:45 Breakfast/free time
- 11:45 Presentations
- 13:00 Break
- 13:30 Presentations
- 15:30 Meditation
- 16:30 Dinner and rest
- 19:00 Study and finish
ACCOMODATION AND THE CENTRE
All rooms have private bathrooms. There is a communal area in the cellar with projector and lots of movies. The garden is large and secluded with a big orchard and a small pool. There’s loads of garden space to relax and 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.
LOCALLY STOCKED LARDERS
We stock our pantry with locally grown seasonal produce. Our tofu, yoghurt, honey, eggs, herbs and salad come direct from our neighbor’s country garden. We aim to source our produce from small independent growers.
MEAL TIMES
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



TRAVEL
Flights and transfers are not included. 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.
THE VENUE
Yoga Dharma BG has been established for 20 years and during that time we have continuously offered yoga retreats and yoga training courses.
The centre is ideally located in a peaceful hamlet, 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.
CONTACT MARTIN
- Call Martin on: 00447787357306
- askyogadharma@protonmail.com
- Accredited by YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
- Гърците (Gartsite), 5035 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria















VERIFIABLE AUTHENTIC SOURCES
We are a yoga centre and as such our philosophy is Sutric/Tantric. The practices and the philosophy are drawn from authentic and verifiable sources such as the Yoga Sutras, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Bhagavad Gita.
Although we are a yoga centre other philosophies and traditions may be discussed in relation to the history of yoga, such as Buddhism, Jainism and Zen.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING VELIKO TARNOVO BULGARIA
We will endeavor to make your stay a memorable and leave you wanting to return as quickly as possible.
MOST REWARDING
“ It was the most rewarding experience I’ve had in a long time.”
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.“
THINGS TO DO & STOPOVERS
We are in the heart of the beautiful Bulgarian countryside with amazing scenery and stunning waterfalls. Exploring Veliko Tarnovo with history dating back to Roman and Thracian times or visit the old quarter with artisan gift shops and local artists.
VARNA & BURGAS
Varna and Burgas on the Black Sea are great stopover places. The Black Sea coast spans Turkey to Romania and is full of history and sunny beaches.
SOFIA & PLOVDIV
Sofia has Roman and Ottoman history with basilicas and tombs. The night life and restaurants are cheap and accessible.
Plovdiv is cosmopolitan city and easily accessible. A stopover in the old centre is close by to the Roman amphitheater with a maze of street restaurants and shopping.