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 your own private hotel room, 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.
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.
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: 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.
Students should feel comfortable guiding a basic meditation practice and cultivating awareness and movement as meditation through a guided asana practice.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Accommodations *double 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
Adventure excursions
Airfare to and from Liberia International Airport
Required books *small reading list of inexpensive books required
You'll receive a welcome letter upon registration with all pertinent information. Stay tuned!
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Payment Schedule:
A non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration.
This deposit is non-refundable AND non-transferable.
Early Bird rate:
Payment in full
Late registration rate:
Final payment in full is due no later than 30 days prior to retreat start
Late payment fee:
Any payments made after 30 days prior will be assessed an additional $500 fee.
Cancellation Policy:
The $500.00 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellations on or before 60 days prior to the start of training
You will forfeit your deposit plus a cancellation fee of $100.00.
The remainder of any payments made will be refunded to you.
Cancellations on or after 60 days prior to training start date
You will forfeit ALL money rendered.
This cancellation policy is strict and firm. We recommend that you purchase cancellation/travel insurance to protect your investment.
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