Yoga Teacher Training IKY — Instructor Training, International Certification, 21 Days (300h)
A 21-day (300h) immersion to become a certified IKY yoga and meditation instructor. Learn the most transformative yoga system and start teaching anywhere in the world.
Gain tools for your own spiritual and personal growth.
Understand tantric yoga from a scientific, contemporary perspective.
Master a personal practice of yoga, meditation and pranayama techniques.
Develop the skills to teach groups and individuals.
What's Included
International Certification
Valid to teach anywhere in the world.
Complete Support Materials
PDF manuals, plus access to videos, podcasts and blog articles.
Community & Discounts
Benefits on future classes, workshops and retreats.
Personal Transformation
Grow as a person while learning to transform lives.
Holistic Approach
Combines physical practice, philosophy, meditation and overall well-being.
RIPEY Registration
You're registered with RIPEY, the IKY international registry of yoga teachers and instructors, publicly verifiable.
Immersion in Nature
You live the experience at Ishka Center, a space surrounded by nature in Cali, ideal for disconnecting and deepening your practice.
Ongoing Support
Keep growing after you graduate, with access to our community and the resources on the IKY platform.
The IKY pedagogical model
This training is grounded in the IKY System, which integrates tantric yoga, biomechanics, meditation and Mayan cosmovision into a method adapted to humanity today.
Fire
Energetic
Kankueb, prana vidya, kriyas, and energy management for personal empowerment.
Air
Intellectual
An exclusive, advanced system of Drishtis that stimulate the nervous system to support the development of body and mind. History and philosophy of yoga and of the Mayan Kankueb, yoga anatomy and biomechanics, with a scientific, critical outlook.
Earth
Physical
Advanced organization and alignment of asanas and the development of postural sequences, grounded in the clarity biomechanics brings to weight-bearing, skeletal organization, and muscular release.
Water
Emotional / relational
Applying the advanced Drishtis of the IKY system to the practice of asanas, pranayamas, mudras, meditation, and the Kankueb Dance substantially improves your emotional management and the way you relate to yourself and the world.
A methodology you won't find at any other school: practical, functional, and deeply human.
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A complete system
Tradition, science, and movement in a single method — deep, fast learning without physical risk, with a critical, scientific outlook on yoga.
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A distinctive methodology
Uniquely built around Antar Drishti, with our own neurosomatic technology and the only program that includes "Mayan yoga."
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A real lineage
An authentic lineage teacher, with 30 years of practice and experience — not a generic, rootless certification.
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An independent school
Our own graduate registry and our own educational platform (iky.com.co) — out of honesty, we are not part of Yoga Alliance, so you never pay unnecessary fees.
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Accessible international training
More than 360 graduates from around the world and unmatched pricing — we work to democratize human development.
Chakra Raja Kan is the founder of the IKY method, a teacher with over 25 years of experience in tantric yoga, the Feldenkrais Method and Mayan cosmovision.
He has trained hundreds of yoga instructors and teachers in more than 42 countries and is internationally recognized for his ability to convey deep knowledge in an accessible, practical way.
A residential training designed to take you out of your normal routine and immerse you completely in the practice.
Our in-person trainings take place at Ishka Center, a unique space surrounded by nature in Cali, Colombia — designed specifically for the practice of yoga, meditation and personal growth, and home to students who travel from across Latin America and around the world to train here.
What a typical day looks like during the 21-day residential immersion of the Instructor Training.
6:00 AMWake up & shower
6:30 AMPranayama
7:15 AMAsana & Vinyasa
8:30 AMMeditation
9:00 AMBreakfast
10:00 AMSwara yoga & theory seminar
12:00 PMVraja yoga
1:00 PMLunch & rest
3:00 PMVraja yoga, Karma yoga & Yoga Nidra
6:00 PMDinner
7:30 PMSeminar, reading or Dharma circle
The order may shift with the group's pace. The training includes two free days, meant for rest, exploring Cali or visiting nearby rivers — considered part of the process, not a break from it.
Mindful Meals
Ishka Center's kitchen prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner daily — homemade, nourishing and full of Colombian flavor, included in the program.
Breakfast
Arepa, eggs or cheese, fresh fruit, oatmeal with cinnamon, and fresh juice.
Lunch
Rice or quinoa, vegetable soup, fresh salad and legumes.
Dinner
Mashed or potato salad, plantain, rice and seasonal vegetables.
Vegetarian and vegan options available — let us know your dietary needs when you enroll.
Optional Activities
Mayan fire ceremony
Salsa classes
Bird watching in Pance
Getting There
Ishka Center sits just outside Cali, on the road to Jamundí. The recommended airport is Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (CLO); from there you can reach the property by intercity bus or taxi. We send exact directions by WhatsApp once your enrollment is confirmed.
What's included in your training?
Everything you need for your 21 days — accommodation is chosen by tier in the rates section below.
Included
21-day training (300+ hours)
Emphasis on biomechanics and Mayan Kankueb
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Tuj — Mayan steam-bath ritual
Kotzij — Mayan fire ceremony
Diploma / international certification
Our own digital academic materials: videos, podcast, and PDFs
Simultaneous Spanish–English translation
Not included
Flights and air travel
Personal hygiene products
Tent and camping gear (if you choose Camping accommodation)
Meals on free days
Spending outside the premises
Public transport on free days
Training + Stay
The price below is the full package — 21-day (300h) training, certification and meals included. The only thing each tier chooses is your accommodation.
21-day training (300h)
International certification
Meals included
+ your accommodation
The only difference between packages is your accommodation.
Very competitive pricingStarting at 590 €
Reserve with just 20% downTo secure your spot you only need to pay a 20% deposit in advance — you pay the rest later.
Camping
Your own tent. Covered space or in the garden. Shared bathrooms and showers.
"I did the 21-day yoga instructor training at the center, which I found extremely useful and interesting both physically and personally. Carlos offers tools and makes you question a lot of things. I especially valued the Feldenkrais method, with its gentle, conscious-movement approach that invites you to explore your body without forcing it, and the meditation classes that helped me turn inward."
Giuliana ReynosoIKY Instructor Training
IKY Yoga Instructor Training
"I did the 21-day instructor training here. It was a wonderful experience. It is a very holistic learning process where you get to know your body better, the movements, the biomechanical logic behind yoga practices, and of course the philosophy of yoga. The teachers are very wise and pass on knowledge in a way that lets you learn very quickly. I would always come back to this place."
Tamara KunertIKY Instructor Training
IKY Yoga Instructor Training
"Excellent — the best yoga classes I've ever had. I'm here for the instructor training and I've progressed very quickly and effectively. The teachers are excellent, the space is beautiful, and the method motivates me more every time. Very happy with this space and this experience."
Juan David MedinaIKY Instructor Training
IKY Yoga Instructor Training
Who is IKY?
0+Certified teachers and instructors
0+Years of experience
0+Countries with a presence
0 daysDays of intensive training
Every graduate is registered with RIPEY, the IKY international registry of yoga teachers and instructors — publicly verifiable by anyone.
No prior knowledge is required. Just motivation and commitment to your own personal growth.
Can I teach yoga professionally with this certification?
Yes. Yoga teaching isn't officially regulated in most countries, so your IKY certification lets you teach wherever you want. You'll also be registered with RIPEY and join a community of graduates from many different countries.
Can I do the training online?
We offer in-person and hybrid formats. Some modules may be available online depending on availability.
What do the support materials include?
PDF manuals, access to a video library, exclusive podcasts, and a private student community.
How many hours is each IKY yoga teacher training program?
Instructor Training is a 21-day in-person immersion (300 hours). Teacher Training is 6 months and 500 hours, with RIPEY registration. Both are international certifications that let you teach wherever you want.
How are the 300 hours of Instructor Training calculated?
It's a 21-day in-person immersion with 10 hours of class per day (210 hours), plus 3 months of free access to online classes and the platform's library once you finish the training — at least 8 hours a week, more than 90 additional hours. On top of that, you get PDF manuals and support materials you can keep studying on your own. Altogether, it adds up to well over the certified 300 hours.