200HR 16 day Yoga Teacher Training Intensive - Playa Negra, Costa Rica

      Playa Negra, Costa Rica

      SG
      Selena Garefino Yoga LLC
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      Jul 14 - 29, 2018
      Group size: 10 - 25
      200HR 16 day Yoga Teacher Training Intensive - Playa Negra, Costa Rica
      Playa Negra, Costa Rica

      Selena Garefino Yoga LLC
      • Email address verified
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      27 reviews

      Jul 14 - 29, 2018
      Group size: 10 - 25

      About this trip

      LOCATION

      Our training is held in beautiful Playa Negra, Costa Rica at Hotel Accommodations at Cafe Playa Negra, right next door to the town studio, and within a few minutes walking distance to the beautiful beach of Playa Negra. 

      At Cafe Playa Negra you will enjoy shared accommodations, equipped with a mini fridge, safe, and bathroom with hot water.  Enjoy the use of the terrace and pool 24 hours a day.

      The cafe has wifi, and an amazin menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you choose to not eat the included meals. 

      Looking for your own private home with a full kitchen, private bedroom(s), full bathroom with hot water, wifi and safe? 

      Through Playa Negra Yoga, you can book a private Villa, located conveniently behind our town studio location, only minutes walking distance from the beautiful beach!

      Located in the heart of town, you can choose to equip your Villa with groceries for days you wish to cook at home, or take a walk to one of the many great restaurants. 

      PROGRAM 

      This 16 day Intensive (15 nights, 16 days), Yoga Alliance approved, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a foundational training rooted in the lineages of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga.  This Yoga Alliance certified training will provide participants with the knowledge, practice, and experience to become creative, competent, and inspiring teachers.

      The training is open to all, both those inspiring to become the next generation of dynamic teachers as well as to those simply wishing to immerse themselves in the practice of yoga. Those with injuries and health issues are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

      PROGRAM GOALS

      ASANA

      Students will be able to perform or guide a student into various asana (postures). Additionally, for each posture participants will know the safety precautions, modifications, contraindications, the proper alignment of the pose, and will feel confident offering hands-on-adjustments.

      PRANAYAMA AND BANDHAS

      Pranayama: Effectively guide and practice various traditional pranayama exercise and effectively link movement with breath.

      Bandhas: Understand the bandhas and how to apply them in their own practice as well as their student's.

      MEDITATION

      Students should feel comfortable guiding a basic meditation practice and cultivating awareness and movement as meditation through a guided asana practice.

      PHILOSOPHY

      Students will be familiar with the 8 limbs of yoga and the ethical principles of yoga (the yamas and the niyamas). They will have a basic understanding of the history of  modern yoga. They will be familiar with the classic yogic texts. Additionally, students will learn how to live a yogic lifestyle, taking their yoga off of their mats and into their day-to-day lives. 

      ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

      Students will be able to correctly identify the primary bones and muscles of the body. They will understand movement principles and how to prevent injury. Students will also have a basic understanding of the yoga energetic body (the chakras, nadis, and koshas).

      TEACHING METHODOLOGY

      Graduating teachers will feel comfortable leading a group, all-levels class. Students will be comfortable with sequencing, cueing, and leading. They will be able to guide students safely through a 60-minute alignment-based vinyasa class. 

      GROWTH

      Students will grow their personal practice, develop their voice, and deepen their connection. They will learn to lead and to support their fellow teachers and community members.

      Included

       Accommodations *shared accommodations, single occupancy rates available upon request

           3 fresh locally prepared, simple meals, unlimited coffee and tea *additional snacks and meals available for purchase

           Tuition

           Teacher Training Manual

           Shuttle two and from Liberia International Airport *group shuttle pick up at specific times

      Not Included

           Adventure excursions  

           Airfare to and from Liberia International Airport 

           Required books *small reading list of inexpensive books required 

      What to Bring and other FAQs

      Upon registration in the course you will receive a welcome letter from our team with details regarding travel, what to bring, what to expect, reading requirements, and other important information. 



      Available Packages

      Shelby Nowell Balance Due
      $1,300
      Deposit: $500
      Shared Accommodations
      $3,500
      Deposit: $500


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      SG
      Selena Garefino Yoga LLC
      27 reviews
      Selena Garefino began practicing yoga when she was 13 years old. Yoga has been and continues to be for Selena, a vehicle for learning to shift from habitual emotional and behavior tendencies towards serving highest possibility. Selena completed her first vinyasa training with Core Power Yoga. She went on to study with Sarah Powers, Melina Meza, Anne Phyfe, Nicolai Bachman, Elena Brower, Douglas Brooks, Rod Stryker, and Noah Mazé. She has studied Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Pre-natal and Postpartum Yoga, Vinyasa, and Hatha Yoga. Selena is dedicated to teaching movement through artful alignment to support her students on and off of their mats. Her classes offer yoga and meditation as a mechanism to shift the way we offer ourselves in all aspects of our lives and as a tool for granting profound healing in our bodies, our hearts, and ultimately our relationships. Selena is a PhD Candidate in South Asian Anthropology. And holds an MPH in International Health.

      Reviews

      CW
      This is my second retreat with Selena. Each experience is curated and designed to unlock something specific inside yourself. Every detail has been sought out and the entire retreat was filled with special memories I will cherish. I came away feeling saturated with creativity and inspiration. The venue and accommodations were magic, and I loved each beautiful sunrise over the Tuscan hills. The practices were a wonderful mix of unique movements and storytelling. Each story unlocked something new and insightful within. I spent so much time writing and crafting my own stories. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. This is a gift to give yourself that you will never regret.
      By Crystal W for Myth and the Heart of Practice 2023 on Aug 29, 2023
      An amazing yoga retreat with Selena. She goes above and beyond, tells mythical stories in a beautiful way, her yoga practices are so healing - unlocking parts of you that may have been closed for a long time. My husband and I had an amazing time and we made wonderful connections with people on the retreat. The island Amorgos is so so beautiful too and the hotel staff are simply amazing. We loved everything. Thank you so much.
      By Nikita S for Emergence Retreat to Greece 2023 on Jul 06, 2023
      A wonderful retreat, great for people who want to find a new love for life , beautiful island , and great people , wonderful views , plenty of nourishing food and experiences. If you’re looking to go on retreat , consider retreat with Selena.
      By Joseph S for Emergence Retreat to Greece 2023 on Jul 05, 2023
      I cannot praise Selena enough for creating such a beautiful, rich, life transforming retreat. I brought my 18 year old daughter with me, and we both felt safe and held as Selena expertly guided us through healing and transformative breath, meditation and yoga practices. The retreat center was flawless, the Greek islands are otherworldly, the food was to die for. We left feeling rejuvenated, more alive in our bodies and spirits, deeply inspired. We made life-long friends out of the other retreat participants, that is the energy and tone that Selena helped create. My daughter and I will be following her around the world on more retreats for years to come. Go to one of her retreats. Just do it, it will change your life.
      By Sarah M for Presence and Power Greece Retreat 2022 on Sep 29, 2022
      My experience was more than I expected. The Aegialis Hotel & Spa was the most magical place I've ever stayed, the staff were all wonderful, they were kind, helpful and just some of the best people you could ever meet! There are breath taking views from every room, the open air dining area with the most spectacular view created the most relaxing dining experience of my life. I met Selena Garefino on Facebook and I enrolled in her online yoga teacher training in 2020 during my treatment and healing from breast cancer(not to mention a worldwide pandemic)! The yoga program that Selena created for us was so potent and powerful, morning asana and a restorative practice with soul soothing breath work in the evening was perfectly crafted for us in the moment as things were evolving during the retreat(all from a yoga space with a view of the sea) this was my first in person meeting with Selena and she is as kind in person as she has been over zoom for the last 2 years I've been studying with her! She is already so knowledgeable in many movement modalities and her academic accomplishments are too many to mention here(so impressive!) she is a self proclaimed forever student! As a bonus Dr. Paula Sauer( a decorated physical therapist and our anatomy teacher in Selena's trainings) was on retreat with us, so nice to meet her as well! I have memories that will last a life time from this retreat, the people I met here are going to be lifelong friends! These amazingly beautiful people made me feel safe, seen and heard in a way no one else ever has! They were so kind, giving and loving which was so comforting for me because I traveled to Greece alone(most had a friend or loved one with them). They were from different walks of life from me but they made me feel included. I learned so much from everyone I met, lessons that I will carry into my everyday life. If you are like me and have no one that shares your interest in yoga or travel don't be afraid to travel alone, the people of the world are beautiful, kind and helpful, just do your research and make your travel plans well ahead of time and give yourself time to get to Amorgos, it is a 6 hour ferry ride from Piraeus port, you can buy your tickets on line and all the logistics are well worth the experience!!!! Selena welcomes everyone, because yoga is for everyone no matter if you have never done an asana pose in your life Selena will be right by your side safely guiding you, I promise she will take care of you body and spirit! More than anything this experience has feed my soul and I am planning to go on Selena's retreat in Italy next year, her payment plan makes it possible for me and I am so thankful! Thank you so very much Selena for creating this life changing experience!!! I love you!!!
      By Pamela A for Presence and Power Greece Retreat 2022 on Sep 09, 2022
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