Our Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training programs offer the unique opportunity to explore ancient yogic wisdoms while restoring harmony and balance to your daily existence. Our close proximity to the ocean offers the opportunity to explore the art of surfing, another flow-based spiritual practice that allows one to tap into a deep sense of connection and find oneness and peace with all that is. The ebb and flow of the waves teach us to flow with grace in this ever-changing journey of life.
Known for its beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity, Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise! A quarter of the land is made up of national parks and protected jungles, the largest in the world as a percentage of the country’s territory. Home to a rich variety of flora and fauna and diverse wildlife including spider monkeys, the quetzal bird, and the three-toed sloth, Costa Rica has only 0.03% of the world’s landmass but is estimated to contain 5% of the world’s biodiversity. Costa Rica offers a variety of landscapes, microclimates, and something for everyone. Whether it is an adventure, enjoying some of the best surfing, hiking, or relaxation that you are seeking, this path is sure to lead to a wildly wonderful experience.
The spirit of Costa Rica embraces the ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle. Meaning ‘Pure Life’, this mantra permeates the lifestyle and is the heart of Costa Rica’s cultural appeal. Relax into the easy going vibes of this beautiful land and find freedom of heart. We will explore yogic purification techniques and feast on the abundance of fresh tropical fruits and vegetables available that will provide the cleansing that your body needs. This program emphasizes the purification of mind, body and spirit.
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We are a Yoga family of dedicated yoga teachers and healers who are here to support you along your yogic journey. Whether you are interested in deepening your yoga practice or becoming empowered as a Registered Yoga Teacher our facilitators have the experience and knowledge to help guide you there. Our teachers are highly skilled in the arts of facilitating group healing and transformation through yoga asana, meditation, pranayama, ceremony, spiritual lessons, special yogic topics, Ayurveda, music, artistic expression, dance, and more.
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Who is this training for?
Our programs are geared towards practitioners of all levels and all ages. We teach adjustment and modifications so the practice can be adapted to meet the needs of a diverse audience. Whether it is your intention to step into your calling as a yoga teacher or to learn the foundations of yoga and deepen your practice, this program will be equally informative and transformative. We have students attending from all over the world and welcome the diversity in our groups.
What is the style of yoga practiced?
The style of yoga we share is a mindful vinyasa flow based practice that allows one to find connection and embark upon an insightful journey within. We link breath and movement to emphasize meditation and to find stillness in motion. This practice become a sacred prayer to our body, to access the stillness of the mind and to connect with spirit. The experience is deeply intentional as we honor yogic philosophy and invite our soul to look inward and find peace with what is present.
Our sequence is rooted in traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa practices but has evolved to meet the needs of the modern yogi. We offer a holistic and well rounded approach, balancing the Yin and Yang, the passive and active, the lunar and solar, the feminine and masculine energies to leave one feeling centered and harmonious. Not only does this practice offer physical benefits, but it works on the energetic and spiritual forms as well, tapping into the wisdom of ancient yogic teachings while connecting to Earth Medicine and exploring the Elements as a path to transformation and Union with all that is.
We build a solid foundation for our students to then expand upon as they find their voices as teachers or in their own personal practice. We emphasis an embodied understanding of poses and alignment, intelligent sequencing and transitions while embracing grace, ease and fluidity. With this deeper awareness and understanding of the body, we can come into full alignment with mind, body, spirit and our life’s purpose.
How long do I need to practice yoga for to join?
There are no requirements to join, so long as you have an interest in yoga and meditation and a desire to deepen that connection. We do recommend to cultivate a steady personal practice prior to arrival if possible to prepare your body and mind for the journey ahead. We offer online videos that you can practice along with to prepare.
Is this a Yoga Alliance Certified school?
Yes. We are a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour and 300-hour Level as well as a Continuing Education Provider (YA-CEP). Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from Sacred Paths Yoga and will be able to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).
What is Yoga Alliance?
Yoga Alliance® is the largest internationally recognized registering body for yoga teachers, studios and schools and is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. Yoga Alliance provides a set of educational standards for yoga schools that specify hours of study in certain Educational Categories, to ensure schools provide thorough training to yoga teachers that will enable them to teach safely and competently.
What will I gain from this experience?
We have developed this experience to be much more than a platform to learn the foundations of yoga but as a transformative and life enhancing experience. Our graduates often report that our programs provide an opportunity for self-inquiry, healing and growth. You will gain all the tools necessary to empower your practice and/or begin teaching while embarking on a journey for the soul.
Can I teach right away after finishing the course?
Yes, you will be empowered with all of the tools necessary to begin your yoga teaching journey. You will gain experience during the course through peer teaching and can then register with Yoga Alliance immediately after successful completion of the program.
How many hours of Yoga do we practice every day?
We have a 2-hour asana practice in the morning and a 2-3 hour asana workshop in the afternoon. The total asana practice each day is 4-5 hours.
Are there days off during the Yoga Teacher Training Courses?
Yes, we typically have 3 days off during the 200hr program and 4 days off during the 300hr, occurring every 5th day.