The Faculty
Our faculty of Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teachers are pleased to offer their wisdom & knowledge in the land of its source. Most have travelled and studied there extensively.
Land of action
There is something undeniably sacred about the journey to India, the land where the teachings of yoga were first heard them as cosmic music by saints and sages, where people have been practicing those teachings for thousands of years without ceasing.
Let yourself be inspired and activated by the special magic of this journey, whether it be your first or you’ve been there many times before.
Get Inspired
Indian cuisine naturally lends itself to a sattvic vegan diet, encouraging lightness and spirituality through compassionate eating. The animals living around the village in the safe sanctuary will teach us the power of compassion and unconditional love.
Temples and ashram community inspire the heart and mind. Devotion is practiced everywhere in the village, everyone is inspired to serve others.
Kirtan is a way of life at Govardhan Ecovillage. The sounds of nature, devotion and kindness will help you develop the ability of listening.
Remove distractions of daily life, so meditation practice becomes effortless. Practiced daily, meditation will become a regular ritual where at the start and end of the study days.
Be surrounded by individuals who know the holy scriptures inside and out, and learn use them as a guidepost for everyday life.
Indian cuisine naturally lends itself to a sattvic vegan diet, encouraging lightness and spirituality through compassionate eating. The animals living around the village in the safe sanctuary will teach us the power of compassion and unconditional love.
Temples and ashram community inspire the heart and mind. Devotion is practiced everywhere in the village, everyone is inspired to serve others.
Kirtan is a way of life at Govardhan Ecovillage. The sounds of nature, devotion and kindness will help you develop the ability of listening.
Remove distractions of daily life, so meditation practice becomes effortless. Practiced daily, meditation will become a regular ritual where at the start and end of the study days.
Be surrounded by individuals who know the holy scriptures inside and out, and learn use them as a guidepost for everyday life.
About Bhakti, Radhanath Swami,
and the Journey Home
Bhakti
Bhakti is the yoga of devotion, which takes the energetic science of yoga from practice into an experience of transcendental joy. It is perhaps one of the most magical aspects of Jivamukti Yoga, expressed through chanting and spiritual storytelling.
Radhanath Swami
The Jivamukti Method's sincere connection to traditional lineages and spiritual communities in India includes our association with Govardhan Ecovillage, the ashram home of Radhanath Swami.
The Journey Home
The Journey Home is Radhanath Swami's inspiring story in which a search for God and Guru led the young American teen from Europe to India on foot, where he faced challenges, met treasured friends, and ultimately created the very place where you will travel for your own profound transformation.
How to apply?
Get a recommendation from a Jivamukti Yoga teacher (800HR or Advanced Certified only)
Download Template →Complete your registration by completing your profile and filling the form
Get Started!Tuition
Tuition for the 300HR Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training is €6500
Early Bird Price until May 31st, 2026: €6300
Limited Scholarships covering a small portion of the tuition are available to qualified candidates. Please enquire by writing to [email protected]
Housing Options
Includes: Accommodations, 3 vegan meals per day, all facility fees
Not Included: Travel to India, transportation to/from the airport, books/materials, small onsite incidentals (e.g. laundry service)
Gokul Kutir
Mahavan Cottage
Important Registration
Dates & Deadlines
Prerequisites
Preparing for the JYTT is a journey in itself, between reading modern and classic yoga texts, writing spiritual commentaries, practicing and memorizing two different 90 minute Jivamukti classes, and getting familiar with anatomy concepts. Don't miss the opportunity to be well prepared. As the training is very intense schedule wise and full of profound content, the more time you spend preparing the more likely it will be you can remain grounded during the experience. Please be sure to refer to the expanded instructions in the registration, also published here.
Read Only
Eternity is Happening Now, Vol I & II
by Sharon Gannon
Yoga Assists
by Sharon Gannon and David Life
Textbook of Yoga Psychology
by Ramamurti S. Mishra, M.D. (or Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, any reputable translation)
Hathayoga Pradipika
by Swami Muktibodhananda
The Bhagavad Gita
by Winthrop Sargeant (or any reputable translation)
Write 5 Spiritual Commentaries
Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul by Sharon Gannon and David Life
Yoga and Veganism by Sharon Gannon
Pick one of these: The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami by Radhanath Swami or Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
The Magic Ten and Beyond by Sharon Gannon
Focus of the Month (choose one from the current calendar year or the immediately preceding calendar year)
Practice, Memorize, Transcribe Classes 6 & 7
Transcribe each class by writing out, word for word, everything said by Sharon and David in the recordings, starting with the chanting but some choose to also transcribe the whole dharma talks at the beginning. Include breath counts, asana names, alignment instructions.... everything that is said as they teach the classes, like a script.
These class recordings will be made available after registration.
Class 6: Balancing with Sharon Gannon
Class 7: Backbending with David Life
Watch
Anatomy Introduction Videos
Travelling to the Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training at Govardhan Eco Village
CHECK YOUR NATIONALITY STATUS FOR ENTRANCE TO INDIA AND GET YOUR VISA!
Students are responsible for checking their own country's regulations for entry to India, including any health requirements.
Please apply for a TOURIST VISA (NOT A YOGA OR EDUCATION VISA as JYTT is considered a short-term yoga program — less than 6 months).
Official e-visa website: indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
The address to list for your visa application:
Govardhan Eco Village
Galtare, Hamrapur (P.O), Wada (Taluka)
Thane (District) – 421303
Maharashtra, India
Telephone: +91 9892053108
Contact: Prasad Panda
ecovillage.org.in
Arrival
Arrive to Mumbai via Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport by very latest morning of Saturday, February 6th, 2027. It is a nice option to book your flight to arrive a couple of days early to India to adjust to timezone, climate, etc. You can coordinate to meet with other JYTT students that are also arriving early via our dedicated JYTT Channel. Upon arrival, you can travel directly to Govardhan Ecovillage or stay in Mumbai.
Saturday, February 6th is the day you should arrive to Govardhan Ecovillage, which is 2–3 hours drive from Mumbai. Please plan your arrival so you will arrive no later than 4pm to check in.
Departure
Anytime on Friday, March 5th, 2027. It is advisable for you to book your departing flights in the evening of March 5th at the earliest, as the journey from GEV to Mumbai is about 3 hrs but could be longer due to traffic.
For those in need of transport upon arrival, it is strongly suggested that you use your hotel shuttle taxi service if available. Most hotels offer their own airport shuttle, please utilise their service and book in advance. Arrival can be daunting, so make it easy and safe for yourself.
For those staying elsewhere or arriving early, please see the link below regarding transportation options to Mumbai city center or elsewhere: mumbaiairport.com/transportation.php
Airport Bus — Arrival (Saturday, Feb 6)
A bus will depart from Mumbai Airport's International Terminal (Terminal 2) on Saturday, Feb 6th. The bus pick-up/drop-off area and parking zones are located at Level 1, Ground Transportation (P4) — to get there, take the escalators behind Burger King.
Please ensure you are at the Bus Terminal by 9:30 AM for check-in and boarding.
Cost: 20–25€ per person, non-refundable
Booking: Reserve your seat via Regpack by selecting the product "Bus Ride GEV" under the Tuition/Accommodation section.
Payment: Directly through Regpack, or via bank transfer (details available in the Regpack checkout form).
As the training officially begins on February 6th, we recommend arriving at GEV on this date.
If you plan to arrive earlier or extend your stay post-JYTT, please coordinate directly with GEV for accommodations via [email protected] (please note: they may take a few days to respond). During the Jivamukti Teacher Training the buffet will be gourmet vegan — please note this special catering will not be available if you extend your stay at GEV, and the accommodation rates will reflect that.
Airport Bus — Departure (Friday, Mar 5)
We recommend booking your return flight for the evening of March 5th at the earliest, as the journey from GEV to Mumbai may take 3+ hours depending on traffic.
A bus will depart from GEV to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Terminal 2 – International Departures) on Friday, March 5th, 2027, at 11 AM.
Cost: 20–25€ per person, non-refundable
Booking: Can be booked directly with GEV toward the end of JYTT.
Private Shuttle
If you prefer a private transfer to/from GEV, the cost is INR 5,700 (approx. 55€) per ride, payable in cash to the driver.
To request a private shuttle, email Yadavapati Dasa at [email protected] with the subject "Jivamukti Travel". Please CC [email protected] and [email protected].
Hotels near the airport
- Hotel Lalit
- The Leela Hotel — Mumbai
- The Hyatt Regency
- JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
- Bloom Hotel Saki Vihar Powai
- Ibis Mumbai Airport
- Hotel Suba International Sahar Road Mumbai
Please note: there is another hotel called JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, about 1 hr away from the airport.
Hotels near the city center
- Taj Hotel
- Oberoi Hotel — Mumbai
- Bloom Hotel (various locations throughout the city)
Pushya Abhishek — Flower Festival
If you plan to be in India early, we encourage you to visit the main temple at Chowpatty and attend the annual Flower Festival.
Festivities begin at 8am and last all day at the temple. Meals are served in the temple dining hall.
Held at
Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Mandir – ISKCON Chowpatty
7, K. M. Munshi Marg,
Girgaon Chowpatty, Mumbai – 400 007,
Maharashtra, India
Life at Govardhan
What students say about this training?
"I think India is the best place for learning Yoga. Being in GEV helps me to feel what Bhakti is actually means. A lot of devotees, Maharaj, kirtans. I couldn't imagine a better place."
"The location was just the best I could have dreamed of. Food was nice, service was nice. Would definitely come back."
"Incredible teaching - an enormous volume of new complex material to cover"
Do You Have Another Question?
We would love to hear from you!
We are very happy to answer questions by email, or you are also welcome to schedule a phone call with our friendly team. If you are interested, please write a note about your availability and we will respond to schedule the call.