In-Person - Yoga Alliance Approved
50H CET
Dharma Yoga Training
WITH AMBRA VALLO
20 - 25 November 2026
For training related enquiries please contact us at school@indabayoga.com
OVERVIEW
Dharma Yoga is a classical yet evolving system of yoga rooted in the ancient path of self-realization. It integrates asana, pranayama, dharana (concentration), and ethical living into a complete method designed to awaken awareness, cultivate compassion, and support inner transformation.
This method was developed by Sri Dharma Mittra, a living master of yoga who, at 87 years old, continues to practise and teach with unwavering dedication, discipline, devotion, humility, and service – qualities he continues to transmit to students around the world.
Over decades of teaching, he has maintained the integrity of traditional yoga making it accessible to modern practitioners, reminding us that yoga extends far beyond the physical practice.
Guided by Ambra Vallo, a devoted long-time student of Sri Dharma Mittra, this training offers an authentic transmission of the lineage. With years of direct study, Ambra shares these teachings with depth, sensitivity, and a refined, intuitive approach.
Course Information
Throughout this 50-hour training, participants will explore the key components of the Dharma Yoga system in a progressive and experiential way. The course goes beyond the physical practice, offering a comprehensive immersion into:
• Understanding and practising Dharma Yoga sequences and their purpose
• Exploring asana as a tool for concentration, purification, and energetic balance
• Studying iconic postures of the Dharma Yoga lineage
• Dedicated workshops on inversions, backbending, and arm balances
• Introduction to pranayama techniques to regulate and expand the life force
• Experiencing kriya (cleansing) techniques for internal purification
• Developing concentration, meditation, and inner awareness
• Gaining insight into the philosophical and ethical foundations of the practice
• Understanding the subtle body and energetic systems
• Exploring the life and teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra and the evolution of Dharma Yoga
This training offers not just a method, but a path – supporting personal growth, discipline, and the integration of yoga into daily life. A rich and thoughtfully curated curriculum designed to deepen both practice and understanding.
Sample Daily schedule
08:30–10:00 Pranayama & Meditation
10:00–12:00 Dharma Yoga Practice (explore different sequences)
12:00–13:00 Lunch Break
13:00–15:00 Lecture & subtle body exploration
15:00–17:00 Workshop (posture clinics, techniques, or thematic focus)
17:00–17:30 Yoga Nidra
Eligibility and Prerequisite
This course is open to:
Qualified yoga teachers from any lineage
Dedicated practitioners and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of yoga
You do not need to be a yoga teacher to attend. Participants are not expected to be able to perform every posture in its full expression; however, a consistent and established yoga practice at an intermediate level is required.
This training is not suitable for beginners.
Accreditation
This training counts as 50 hours of Continuing Education with the Yoga Alliance
A 50-hour Continuing Education digital certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the full course
All modules must be attended in order to receive certification
For those wishing to continue their studies with the 200-hour or 500-hour Dharma Yoga Teacher Training at the Dharma Yoga Center in New York, applicants are required to have completed at least 50 hours of Dharma Yoga instruction before enrolling.
This training provides 50 hours of Dharma Yoga instruction, offering a meaningful opportunity to begin that journey while immersing yourself in the Dharma Yoga tradition. We hope it marks the beginning of a lifelong path of learning – one that may inspire you to continue your studies directly with Sri Dharma Mittra and become part of a lineage that has inspired generations of practitioners around the world.
Venue:
Indaba Yoga Studio
Tuition Fee
Early bird until 15th September: £700
Regular price from 16th September: £850
For training related enquiries please contact us at school@indabayoga.com
By making a booking, you agree to the full T&Cs, outlined below.
LEAD TEACHER
Ambra Vallo
Ambra is a former Principal ballerina with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Throughout her career she enjoyed the chance to perform on stages all around the world. She turned to yoga on a path to recovery from injuries that naturally result from the strenuous training regime, and as well as becoming a hobby she also credits it with helping to enhance and prolong her career. Slowly over the years she fell in love with the more subtle, spiritual parts of the practice. Retiring from dance allowed her the time to focus on her passion and to undertake further training in Ashtanga Vinyasa (500hrs), Dharma Yoga (800hrs), Rocket Yoga (500hrs), Forrest Yoga (200hrs and Advance TT), Tripsichore (200hrs). Ambra’s teaching is fun and spontaneous following the lineage of Larry Shultz, Ana Forrest, and Sri Dharma Mittra. Since she retired from professional ballet she has been teaching regularly in teacher training courses, has worked with performers and athletes helping to rethink their traditional training regimes and introduce yoga to drive better performance and increase their enjoyment of sport and performance. Her aim is to guide others so as they may also experience the many amazing benefits of yoga to the body, mind and soul.
Terms & Conditions
Course cancellation by student
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to school@indabayoga.com and verbal requests will not be considered.
If you cancel your place prior to 15th September 2026, we will offer a refund minus 15% admin fee.
If you cancel your place after 15th September 2026, Indaba is unable to offer you a refund. Indaba will endeavour to offer the course place to another student if the course is sold out and there is a waiting list. If your place can be offered to someone on the waiting list, Indaba will issue a refund minus 15% admin fee.
Injury/medical conditions:
In the difficult circumstances of you suffering a serious injury or any medical conditions before the training starts, Indaba School of Yoga team will support you and work out the best way for you to continue the course. You may still attend sessions and either adjust poses or just observe the classes.
In exceptional medical circumstances, a refund minus 15% admin fee may be considered only where supported by documentation from a fully qualified medical practitioner confirming inability to attend the training. To receive the refund minus 15% admin fee, documentation must be received before the in person training starts.
If such documentation cannot be provided, the cancellation will be treated as a standard cancellation under the terms above, and no refund will be issued.
Pregnancy: You cannot attend this course if you are still in the first trimester of your pregnancy. You can attend this course if you have passed the first trimester, however you are required to inform us prior to booking.
If you choose to withdraw from the course for any reason other than an approved medical circumstance as outlined above, no refund or deferral will be granted.
Every approved refund is subject to a deduction of a 15% administration fee.
Withdrawal after commencement
Once the in-person training has commenced, no refunds, credits, transfers, or deferrals will be issued under any circumstances, including but not limited to illness, injury, medical conditions, family emergencies, travel disruption, or personal circumstances.
This policy applies regardless of any supporting documentation and overrides all other cancellation provisions once the training has started.
Insurance recommendation
We strongly recommend that participants arrange appropriate insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to illness, injury, medical conditions, travel disruption, personal emergencies, or any other situations within or beyond their control.
Course cancellation by Indaba
In the unlikely event of extenuating circumstances, Indaba reserves the right to cancel the course at any time. If the course is cancelled prior to the course start, the course may be rescheduled and if students cannot attend the new course then 100% refunds will be made. If the course is cancelled part way through the course, Indaba will rearrange the remaining modules of the course and if this is not possible for students to attend, we will refund the remaining course on a pro-rata basis.
Course Policy:
Indaba reserves the right to change the training venue at its discretion. Please note that students will not be eligible for a refund due to such changes. Any adjustments to the venue will be made solely at Indaba's discretion.
Pets and children are not permitted in the training venue. Please refrain from bringing them, as we cannot grant access to the room, and our team is unable to look after them during the course. No refunds will be issued if this results in you having to leave the training.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your credentials and contact details on your Indaba account are accurate. All training-related communication will be sent using the details registered on your account.
If you arrive late, you may be denied entry, causing you to miss part of the training and become ineligible to receive the certificate. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals.
Polite and respectful behavior toward staff, teachers, assistants, and fellow students is mandatory. Failure to comply may result in removal from the training program without the opportunity to complete it, and no refunds will be issued.
Indaba reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the Terms & Conditions, training structure and content. No refunds outside the specified terms will be offered.
Certification requirement
Attendance at all teaching modules is mandatory in order to receive certification. Any missed hours may result in certification not being issued.
Photography
Indaba reserves the right to photograph or film during the programme and to use these images for our website and marketing purposes.
By making a booking, you agree to the full T&Cs.