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About this trip
If you have never been to Costa Rica, one term you should be familiar with is “Pura Vida” (pronounced poo-rah vee-dah). Simply translated, it means “simple life” or “pure life”, but in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying—it is a way of life. Pura Vida means to be thankful for what you have and to not dwell on the negative.
This is why Costa Rica is the perfect place to begin your yoga teacher journey and why we’re excited to bring our amazing 200 Hour RYT training here this October-November. Ready to shift into the life you've always imagined? Join us and your fellow spiritual-seeking yoga junkies today!
Here's what you'll learn in 21 days:
- How to open your body as well as those of others
- The secrets of the mind-body connection
- How to teach a 60-90 minute Asana, Meditation, or Pranayama yoga class to anyone and at any time
- How to teach and combine various styles of yoga, including hatha, vinyasa, restorative, pregnancy, and more
- Yoga psychology and philosophy (AKA The 8 Limbs of Yoga)
- Energy pathways in the body and how to get them flowing
- The principles of Ayurveda and the yogi lifestyle
- Anatomy and physiology
- How to make the world a better place - one yoga student at a time!
Our curriculum includes the following:
- 100 hours yoga technique, training, and practice
- 35 hours teaching methodology
- 25 hours anatomy and physiology
- 30 hours yoga philosophy and psychology
- 10 hours practice teaching guidance
Students will explore the many avenues to learn postures and teach an asana practice – through a multitude of lectures, discussions, reading assignments, writing assignments, posture exploration, teaching exercises, posture sequencing, and class development.
Syllabus
The Practice of Hatha & Vinyasa
- Basic hatha yoga asana sequence includes over 80 positions
- Surya Namaskar and Chandra Namaskar (sun & moon salutations)
- Basic preparatory joint movements to warm up & prevent injuries
- Sanskrit names of all positions
Mantras and Chants
- Seed Sounds for chakras: relaxation, purification, and activation
- Five Element mantra
- Mantra Invocation
- Gayatri Mantra
- Sanskrit chanting mantras
Theory of Transformational Yoga
- Functions of 7 chakras
- 5 bodies and Koshas
- Pranic body and 5 pranas and their functions
- Impurities of the 5 bodies, effects and purification techniques for each
- Energy mechanics of Transformational yoga
Yoga Philosophy
- Overview of the yoga philosophy
- Pattanjali and the yoga sutras
- The 8 limbs of yoga: yama, niyam, asana, pranayam, pratyahara, dharana,
dhyana, and samadhi - Introduction to Upanishads, Vedas, Bhagavad Gita & Yogic traditions
- Ethics of yoga and the yogic lifestyle
Pranayama
- Science of breath
- Sitting postures for pranayama practice
- How to establish diaphragmatic breathing before pranayama practice
- 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing practices
- Types of pranayama – nadi shodhana pranayama, ujjayee, kapalabhati, bhastrika,
shitali, shitkari, brahmari, and anuloma viloma
Bandhas (Energy Locks)
- Jalandhara Bandha (chin lock)
- Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock)
- Moola Bandha (root lock)
- Maha Bandha (the great lock)
Ayurveda
- Principles of Ayurveda
- Doshas
- Tri-gunas
- Balance and the Ayurvedic diet
- Shatkarma Purification
- Jala-neti
- Sutra-neti
Mudras (Yogic Hand Gestures)
- Intro to mudras
- Jnana & Chin mudras
- Yoni Mudra
Meditation
- Meditation Styles (Chakra, Vipassana, Dynamic, etc.)
- Observation and awareness of breath
- Meditation self-practice
- Yoga Nidra
Teaching Methodology
- Observation & demonstration of yoga techniques
- Modifications, correcting, instructing & assisting
- Developing your teaching style
- Lesson planning
- Ethics for yoga teachers
- Classroom safety and management
Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physical systems
- Psychic physiology of yoga (ida, pingala, shushumna)
- Kundalini theory and activation
- Nadis and the nervous system
- Chakras and the endocrine system
- Therapeutic uses of yoga and contraindications
- Body movement and kinesiology
Yoga Teaching Methodology
- Student teaching & observation
- Assisting in classes taught by others
- Basic healthy yogic lifestyle
What’s included
- Yoga Teacher Certificate200 hours of accredited study — which upon completion of you will receive your 200 Registered Yoga Teacher certificate from Enerchi Yoga School & will be eligible to register with the Yoga Allliance.
- Private Jungle Villa19 nights of eco-friendly accommodation at our private, oceanfront villa with white sand beaches in the rainforest.
- Healthy, organic mealsThree healthy and delicious vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free meals per day plus fresh juices, tea, and water available all day.
- Nature YogaYoga on the beach and river bank
- Pranayama and MeditationDaily meditation, pranayama (breathing), music, and mantras
- Cacao Healing CeremonyCacao healing plant medicine ceremony accompanied by Crystal Bowl Sound Bath.
- Group ExcursionsGroup excursions including: zip-lining through the jungle canopy, a chocolate farm tour, medicinal plant walk, and snorkeling off the coral reefs.
- Local AdventuresFree time for relaxation and exploration of nearby beaches, mom-and-pop restaurants, local shops, and Cahuita National Park.
What’s not included
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
Available Packages
Guests can choose between a camp and/or hammock in a common area with a shared kitchen and communal bathroom. Guests will enjoy three healthy, detox meals per day plus, water, herbal teas, and fresh juices available all day. Other amenities include WiFi, gazebo, BBQ, jacuzzi, and cold tub. This is a clean and comfortable accommodation where you can enjoy the pure simple life and connect with nature.
This shared triple occupancy room includes bunk beds with a shared bathroom. Every room has fresh linens on comfortable beds with a ceiling fan in each unit. Guests will enjoy three healthy, detox meals per day plus, water, herbal teas, and fresh juices available all day. Other amenities include a communal kitchen, WiFi, gazebo, BBQ, jacuzzi, and cold tub. This is a clean and comfortable accommodation where you can enjoy the pure simple life and connect with nature. Here you will be able to relax in the cool freshness of these comfortable houses in the tropics.
This shared triple occupancy room includes a queen bed and a shared bathroom. Every room has fresh linens on comfortable beds with a ceiling fan in each unit. Guests will enjoy three healthy, detox meals per day plus, water, herbal teas, and fresh juices available all day. Other amenities include a communal kitchen, WiFi, gazebo, BBQ, jacuzzi, and cold tub. This is a clean and comfortable accommodation where you can enjoy the pure simple life and connect with nature. Here you will be able to relax in the cool freshness of these comfortable houses in the tropics.
This private double occupancy room includes a queen bed and private bathroom. Every room has fresh linens on comfortable beds with a ceiling fan in each unit. Guests will enjoy three healthy, detox meals per day plus, water, herbal teas, and fresh juices available all day. Other amenities include a communal kitchen, WiFi, gazebo, BBQ, jacuzzi, and cold tub. This is a clean and comfortable accommodation where you can enjoy the pure simple life and connect with nature. Here you will be able to relax in the cool freshness of these comfortable houses in the tropics.
Available options
Itinerary
Who needs caffeine? We start the day with an energetic vinyasa practice to immediately get you in your breath and a get you in your body.