As a US licensed doctor of Physical Therapy (known as a physiotherapist in Europe) and a former anatomy professor, I spent years helping people move better. When I discovered yoga, I realized teachers needed what I had - deep anatomical knowledge combined with the confidence to share it clearly.
I've experienced yoga across multiple countries, and I've seen the same pattern: amazing teachers struggling with uncertainty, spending hours planning classes, and feeling unprepared when students asked questions. That's why I created my systematic approach and founded the Yoga Anatomy School.
I combine my medical background with empowering teaching methods to train teachers all over the world to teach great yoga classes from their heart.
Details of this retreat
Power to Lead is a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training led by Dr. Trish Corley, DPT, E-RYT 500. It's the only yoga teacher training in Portugal led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
This is a hybrid training that combines an immersive 2-week in-person intensive in Lisbon with live online sessions and self-paced content. You complete the full 200 hours through this format, which allows for deep in-person learning while accommodating your real life and schedule.
This training is for people who want personal transformation alongside professional preparation. Whether you're stepping into teaching for the first time, deepening years of practice, or using this training purely for your own growth, you'll leave with the anatomical expertise, systematic teaching methods, and confidence to lead authentically.
What makes Power to Lead different
Anatomy and biomechanics expertise you can trust, taught by a Doctor of Physical Therapy
A hybrid format that fosters deep community connection in person and ongoing support online
Science, heart, philosophy, and personal transformation, fully integrated rather than treated as separate
Extensive hands-on teaching practice with real-time feedback, so you graduate truly prepared to teach
What you'll learn
Personal transformation through yoga practices that touch the areas of your life that matter most
Alignment, modifications, and hands-on assists for over 60 postures, plus how to create safe and empowering vinyasa sequences
Meditation and pranayama techniques to practice and teach
Functional anatomy and biomechanics applied through the Balanced Posture Alignment framework
Yoga philosophy and history, applied to modern life
Cueing, sequencing, and authentic voice through extensive practice teaching
Leadership skills grounded in self-knowledge
The business of yoga, including a personalized action plan and Yoga Alliance registration steps
Cohort kept small for individualized feedback. Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour certificate of completion upon graduation.
Schedule
8:00am: Meditation & Pranayama
8:30am: Asana Practice
10:00am: Break
10:15am: Yoga Philosophy & Application or Interactive Lecture
By air: Humberto Delgado Lisbon International Airport (LIS) is the main international airport, approximately 7 kilometers from central Lisbon. From the airport, the city center is 15 to 25 minutes by taxi, Uber, or Bolt (10 to 20 euros), or 20 minutes by Metro Red Line (1.90 euros).
By train: Gare do Oriente serves high-speed, intercity, regional, and international routes including Porto, Coimbra, Faro, and Madrid. Santa Apolónia is Lisbon's historic central station for additional long-distance routes.
By bus: Sete Rios is Lisbon's main long-distance bus terminal, served by Rede Expressos and Flixbus.
The training venue address and local directions will be shared with registered students.
Accommodation
Early Bird Tuition - Enrolled by 31 August, 2026
Regular Tuition
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Power to Lead's in-person intensive takes place in Lisbon, Portugal, a city that offers walkable charm, ocean light, world-class food, and mild November weather. Our training space is selected for natural light, room to move for our small cohort, and easy access by public transport. Final venue will be confirmed in spring 2026
What's Included
2-week in-person intensive in Lisbon (November 7 to 22, 2026)
Live online welcome call, group calls, teaching yoga session, and community mentorship calls before, during, and after the intensive
Over 20 hours of online video lessons and interactive lectures, available before and after the in-person intensive
Color-printed, comprehensive illustrated training manual
Lifetime access to all course materials through the online portal
Personalized mentorship with Dr. Trish following the intensive
Access to the exclusive Power to Lead graduates community
Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour certificate of completion
What's Not Included
Travel to Lisbon
Accommodation (curated options near the venue with a negotiated group rate; details announced spring 2026)