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We are an Integrated yoga and wellness school, dedicated to the study, practice, and sharing of knowledge & skills that support Inner Wellness.
Yoga Teacher Training Courses
Part-Time & Residential
PUERTO RICO • SOUTH AFRICA
Internationally Registered 200hr Certificate Courses in Hatha Vinyasa Yoga
Alignment Based Vinyasa, Restoratives & Ayurveda
A Holistic Integration of Yoga & Mindfulness with Ayurvedic Nutrition & Lifestyle
Student Reviews
Emma
Diego and Maria (Tanamá) were an amazing duo, they accompanied each other with such grace and a willingness to assist at any time. I walked away from this teacher trainer with an
abundance of knowledge and techniques to assist my students. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Tanja
I came all the way from Germany here to Puerto Rico to attend this yoga teacher training – and it was amazing! If you ever have a chance to do this…it was a life changing transformation for me. The teachers Diego and Tanama were so caring. They had so much knowledge and so much depth about the different practices of asana. I learned so much in four weeks and I’m so grateful for that, that I had this chance to come here. So I’m really happy. And the surroundings in Puerto Rico, the beautiful nature, is very unique. All the staff and the people around were so caring. This was really the best month, it’s a really life changing month for me.

Julia Ruff
I loved it! I feel equipped. For coming to closer to that state of piece, in the body, mind and soul. The teachers are such beautiful people who were really interested in everybody’s story and individual composition/needs. The way they were teaching us the yoga asanas with the use of props and other supportive material reflected their entire intention: To support you in your self-healing journey with all support they could give. They always asked about our well-being and were receptive for ideas, critique and suggestions. I learnt to be gentle now. In any regard. To practice with the intention to do only good. Not too push my limits. Progress comes with moderation and consistency.

Sky Barrett
We’ve got everything we need to teach on the way! Diego & María (Tanamá) have attached great importance to alignment and are into every little detail. They explained everything step by step and we repeated it all the time so that we could remember it well. I thought it was a great experience. I learned a lot about myself and it motivated me to go on.

Refiloe Siluma
I just completed my TTC with Inner Wellness Studio and what an amazing experience it was, the space they created was beautiful. I’m well equipped with knowledge and strength to continue doing this, all thanks to their knowledge, gift, and open heart of sharing. Thank you so much and would definitely recommend anyone to take up their TTC with you.

Gaiah
The one month Yoga Teacher Training was phenomenal. I had an amazing time. I enjoyed getting to know everyone and getting to know myself better. I enjoyed the daily sadhana,dinacharya, learning about anatomy, the in class demonstrations, learning what to look for in students for alignment, and how to verbally correct postures. I was grateful for the incorporation of Ayurveda teachings through our daily meals. It was in the most ideal spot to focus, be present, and truly turn inward and reflect on the teachings and the places in your life where you can see how the philosophies live within yourself, what you like and what you’d like to change for the betterment of your being. I’m grateful for the new friends, and for all of the knowledge I’ve gained. I feel ready and competent to teach yoga to anyone. Physically, I am more aware of my body internally. I can notice changes in my hormones. I can feel whether I’m aligned or not. I’ve also lost a lot of body fat and gained muscle. It was good for me to live at a slower pace. It was nice to not feel rushed to do anything. Back home it always feels like I’m going against the grain but at the retreat I felt like I just fit right in place. There was nowhere to go and nowhere to be but present.

Katyria
María (Tanamá) and Diego are amazing mentors who inspired me every day to be compassionate with my own journey. Their teachings are always close to my heart every time I teach. Their love and kindness throughout the whole training is something I will be grateful for forever. Now, the whole structure of the course is great, they keep the Yogic culture alive and are very responsible with how they teach the lessons. I can confidently say that taking their YTT
will change your life for the better, and will inspire you to change other lives as well. Much love to everyone!

François Gentil
Our dedicated teachers covered all the details of proper alignment in a holistic approach of their vision of Yoga. My personal practice improved. Overall it was a challenging but very good experience.

Noemi
I came for a teacher yoga training, which I thought I was just going to do yoga 24/7 and it was gonna be like a mini retreat vacation, but it was more than that. It became a community, it became love, it became laughter, sadness, joy, all these emotions because of this beautiful sacred space they created.

Kera
The yoga retreat led by Diego and Tanama is one of the most beautiful core memories I have been gifted with. Some of the changes I noticed were in my emotional Stability, developing a more acute sensitivity to changes in the body, and more regulated breathing. I really enjoyed the ability to fully immerse myself in the yogic lifestyle including Seva, Vinyasa , and Ayurveda. Tanama and Diego’s hearts are loving and open to their yogi family. It is apparent they have embodied the yogic practices they share. The mantras, meditations, and asanas are taught beautifully and passionately. They have the skill of quickly and deeply relating to others providing only encouragement and helpful instruction. Inner Wellness has built a strong mutual network of knowledgeable teachers that are invited in to support the teachings.

Irina Peltz
I’m absolutely loving my 200h teaching training. For the first month training with Inner Wellness Studio I learned more than in 7 years of practicing. Looking forward to next workshop.
Thank you, you truly great teachers!

Kerishma Ramnath
I have completed the 200hr teacher training and I don’t think that there is enough words to describe just how much I loved every moment. It has helped me transform my life and I have never been happier. The teachers are a humble, knowledgeable and an amazing! It has truly been a blessing to have started my journey learning from them! I genuinely recommend the teacher training and classes with Inner Wellness Studio

Steph Smith
I did the 200hr teachers training with Diego & María (Tanamá). I found their knowledge to be solid and extensive. Their manner is gentle, calm. Most importantly, I noticed when needed, they possesses the firmness and strength to help students face their fears and manage to gently push them past their mental blocks and then they are suddenly surprised they can fly! I believe that is the sign of a great teacher! I appreciated the opportunities during the course to teach and get constructive feedback. I finished the course feeling I had the confidence, thorough grounding and knowledge to confidently teach. I would recommend the course highly!

Vaisnavi Carana
Such a beautiful experience learning the ancient practice of yoga under the guidance of María (Tanamá) Diego Baldi. They are calm, supportive, compassionate and patient. Always willing to go the extra mile to help their students achieve their goals and that for me is an amazing yet rare quality. Due to the arrival of COVID 19 in South Africa, especially in Durban, we as yoga Teachers are unable to teach in a public space, however Inner Wellness are offering online classes via a platform called Zoom. The quality is the same, the only difference is that you are now able to practice yoga in the comfort of your own home. Thank you Inner Wellness for helping me on my journey. Lots of love and positive vibrations from my heart to yours YS Vaisnavi Carana devi dasi

Cinda Cupido
Yoga with Inner Wellness Studio is an integral and joyful part in my overall well-being. I love every movement with every mindful breath, with these beautiful souls.

Maxine Burgess
Euphoric!!!

Anu
I am so thrilled with the experience that I’ve had, not only with the yoga teaching, but also with the ayurvedic food that was so lovingly prepared for us every day. It was 30 days of immersion with some amazing people from all over the world. And I can honestly say I’ve grown, I’ve transformed, I’m inspired to do more and be better. I’ve learned so much!

Candice Watson
Inner Wellness Studio teachers are competent trainers and their wealth of knowledge shows in this regard. Their understanding of the subject in its entirety has been a huge motivating factor in me wanting to learn even more and develop my practice. I can highly recommend the YTT and their classes.

Cailin Hogg
Absolutely amazing first class! Such a beautiful practise – thanks so much and well done!

Alice Ritcher
This 200hr yoga teacher training was transformative! I have learned more than I could have ever imagined and will without a doubt return for further yoga training under their guidance.The training has laid the foundation for a lifelong practice of yoga & holistic living. Inner Wellness Studio is exactly that. Creating wellness within. What a privilege it has been!

Maria Caldas
I got more tools now to play with. All the props were amazing. I will definitely use them for my classes and for my personal practice, specially for the menses time. These 4 weeks where just a start into more yoga. When I’m back home the real practice begins, with all what I learned new. And such an inspiration to cook!

Sumitha Gokool Sahadew
Wonderful introduction to vinyasa yoga…thank you!

Tyler Lightening
I have studied and practiced at the Inner Wellness Studio for over 5 years now and have always felt welcome and comfortable. The teachers have the kindest disposition and their love for authentic Yoga shows in everything they do. They are also the most accommodating people in all regards and have always made space for all levels in their teachings. I would recommend Inner Wellness Studio to everyone.

Anna Connors
I have loved the past 28 days! They have pushed me to challenge myself and my assumptions, to be kind to myself, to learn how to be more thankful for the little things, and to be more in tune with my needs. It has been wonderful to be with a group of such exceptional people who all come from such different backgrounds. Honestly, I’m not quite ready to leave!

Sasha Van Koller
My Yoga Teacher Training with Inner Wellness Studio was an absolutely amazing experience. They are excellent teachers and I recommend their teacher training program and classes to anyone who wishes to teach or just deepen their own yoga practice. Thank you!

Tarryn Meyer
Inner Wellness Studio teachers are fabulous – attention to detail and love for yoga is very profound…I can’t wait to do the 200hr YTT with them next year!!

Erika
I just completed my yoga retreat certification journey with Tanama & Diego. I’m feeling an overflow of abundance and gratitude, gratefulness, and a lot of love and community. This program far exceeded my expectations even before I arrived. I remember looking at the course program and I thought, wow, this has everything that I was looking for and then some and coming here and just seeing the passion and the knowledge, the experience and just the authenticity and integrity from Tanamá and Diego and all the staff here. It’s truly a magical place. I don’t think any words can fully capture and describe it. It’s an experience. So beyond 10 out of 10, it was so lovely and I’m so grateful. Thank you!

Sonja Leeb
Just finished my 200H Teachers training course with Inner Wellness Studio earlier this year and loved it. The teachers’ knowledge and way of teaching has changed my thinking and method of doing Yoga. For me it has become the journey inward rather than how good I am In a pose. This can now be transferred onto my students if I teach. Thanks for a beautiful journey!

Ntando Ngubane
Inner Wellness Studio creates a tranquil space filled with warmth and purity. The teachers are passionate and knowledgeable, they share the practice with love and uncompromising integrity. I whole-heartedly recommend the 200 hour Teacher Training Programme (it has changed my life).

Katia
I was very glad to take this course and it delivered on all my expectations. Diego and María (Tanamá) are great teachers and their love of yoga and teaching comes clearly across in their teaching.

Samarah
This month has been so life changing and transformational. I’m so grateful to Diego and Tanamá and the entire team for culminating such an amazing experience. I’ve learned so much. One of the biggest takeaways for me is that yoga is not just the postures, it’s not just the asana. Yoga is truly a lifestyle. It’s your day to day, it’s being mindful in everything that you do from eating to walking, kissing the earth with your feet and really embodying the love and the joy that comes with being alive and truly embracing life and fully living. So I’m so grateful to Diego and Tanama, they have put in so much time and effort into making an amazing intensive yoga teacher training that will stay with me forever. I’m excited to share the knowledge that I have with the world and I recommend for any and everyone to learn from them because they have truly embodied yoga. Now, I can say that I am also embodying yoga. Thank you!

Doug
I did my Yoga teachers training all the way back in 2013 as one of Inner Wellness’ first teacher trainings and I can say even now, what I learned back then is still benefitting me.
It covered such a wide scope of teachings, principles and most importantly how to integrate and entwine yoga as a culture into your daily life.
They have such a good understanding and grasp of the practice and really lives and breathes what he teaches. I have seen Diego and Maria (Tanamá) come a far way since then and I know today, what they share is a rich experience of what yoga truly is.
You won’t regret it. I certainly didn’t.

Patrycja
The 200hr program with Inner Wellness Studio helped me to think of ways to make yoga accessible to everyone, because yoga is not only a fitness ability it’s a way of life and there are many ways to make yoga work for you with different variations and modifications. I felt grateful that Diego and Maria (Tanamá) expanded my view of yoga and helped me to adjust it to my lifestyle. This program helped me grow both on and off the mat and inspired me to live each moment more mindfully and have taught me to be kinder to myself to love my body for all its quirks, abilities and limitations. This is very important for me to also ignite in my students to love their bodies and make yoga serve their bodies not the other way around.


