Hi, I'm Debra Stefan, ERYT-500, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with the highest distinction granted by the Yoga Alliance.   I'm hosting the Yoga Teacher Training Retreat for RYT-200 Certification so that you can have a credential to teach yoga with confidence.

Your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training study materials will arrive in the mail shortly after you book. You will need two weeks for prerequisite study before arriving at the retreat. Therefore, we include the cost of the curriculum in the retreat packages. The cost is variable depending on your preference for available room accommodations.

Understandably, yoga retreat seekers benefit from a pristine, private location. You can focus on honing your yoga teaching skills at a unique boutique retreat combining the best in lifestyle and yoga teaching services.

Uniquely, my yoga retreat residence is in a secure, private community surrounding a beautiful golf course. 

My backyard is on a scenic ridge overlooking the fairway below, a desert mountain range beyond, and the Las Vegas skyline to the west. 

Debra Stefan's Southern Nevada residential program is in operation since 2008, earning an A+ BBB rating. 

" Rest assured, if you familiarize yourself with the study materials we provide upon booking, you will ace the exam.  ." 

This general yoga curriculum has 12 main modules. 

Each studio has its own style and approach to yoga, which can be reflected in how you teach the curriculum. Upon completing this program, Trainees will understand the 8 Limbs of Yoga, how to develop an effective and safe class, what it means to be a Yoga Teacher, exposure to Ayurveda and Chakras, and much more!

Each of the three days includes an opening Asana practice.
Each class includes mediation and pranayama practices.  This time slot will be for Trainees to practice teaching. This curriculum allows Trainees to get in front of the class very quickly, start vocalizing, and hear their voice as a teacher. This will include leading meditation, pranayama, and Asanas.

Throughout the program, you start building a Toolbox of meditations and sequences. When leaving the program, you will feel comfortable leading a class through Asana, Meditation, and Pranayama. You will also practice hands-on adjustments and cueing throughout the program.

"So, I cater to just three to four clients at a time accommodating private bedrooms for my guests. However, if you have someone you'd like to accompany or share your room with, we can include your guest or small group. Either way, you receive personal coaching to become a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher." 

So, my place is a well-kept secret with privacy protection. Furthermore, visitors must have resident permission to access the community through our security staff. What's more, the location address isn't even on Google!

If you want to immerse yourself in a wellness environment, hone your best teaching skills, and become a certified RYT-200 Yoga Teacher, complete the booking. 

 Prior Day ARRIVAL  4:00P-6:00P Guest pickup at LAS airport

Consider Booking an Extra Day for Optional Shows, Day Trips, or Excursions 

See the 3-Day Training Schedule under "ITINERARY" when you scroll down. 

 What are my options if I should need to depart early?
Travel insurance for your retreat ensures your investment.  There may be unforeseen events that prompt you to depart early. Such reasons could include:

• death or illness of a family member back home
• an illness, injury, or recurrence of a previous injury
• unforeseen emergency at home requiring you to return

To protect your investment in committing to attend the retreat, we highly recommend AIG TravelGuard as your travel insurance. More importantly, for your peace of mind, protect your investment.

Your success in my program is my success. Our common goal is to ensure that you have reduced your personal risk as much as possible. Taking risks out of the equation makes it easier to commit to your goals.  

Small business no-refund policies explain why you need travel insurance. 

Why not ask for a refund if something causes you to leave early?

Again, a small business relies on solid client commitments to keep operating costs affordable. So remember to insure your stay with destination travel insurance!  

Destination travel needs travel insurance coverage for the trip and destination. Protect your investment. Unforeseen events may happen, and there are no guarantees.  When traveling to a retreat, your trip and your stay are investments. Think twice before waiving travel insurance. It is a small investment to protect the bigger ones. 

Wise travelers use destination travel insurance and recommend it to others.  

Retreat clients must insure and protect their investments, so we will remind you when booking. Retreat business policies prohibit last-minute cancellations and early departure refunds. Therefore, your best option to protect your investment is travel insurance. 

Who needs travel insurance at a fitness retreat?  

Think again before you waive travel insurance. Please don’t expect a small business operator to negotiate a refund if you book and decide to cancel. Likewise, don’t try to negotiate a rebate if you depart early.  The business operator takes your booking seriously. Should you cancel, there isn’t a waiting list of other prospects to take your place because your room is no longer available.  So, please understand that insurance is a wise investment when booking an affordable fitness retreat.

Be sure to pack your yoga teacher training manuals and study materials for the retreat. Seasonally, layers are best. Early morning outdoor opportunities may prove sunny. Personal toiletries and essentials. 

 Rates found here are consistent with those on DebraStefan.com for the one-week daily rate. (Remember to factor in the $50 daily upgrade fee for the premium Elvis Suite.) Consider the daily rate times three days plus the Yoga Teacher Training curriculum study materials. 

  Prior Day ARRIVAL  4:00P-6:00P Guest pickup at LAS airport 

Day One

• 6:30 Coffee, tea, water
• 7:00 Walking meditation
• 7:30A Module 1. Yoga History
• 8:00A Module 2. Yoga Philosophy
• 8:30A Module 3. Meditation
• 9:00A Nutrition
• 10A Module 5. Asana
• 12:30P Nutrition 
• 1:00P Module 6. Teaching the Poses
• 4:00P Module 7. Class Creation
• 5:30P  Nutrition
• 6:00P 6:30 Mobility Routine
• 6:30P Module 8. Qualities of a Yoga Teacher

    Day Two

• 6:30 Coffee, tea, water
• 7:00 Walking meditation
• 7:30A Module 9. Anatomy
• 9:00A Nutrition
• 10A Module 10. Wellness
• 12:30P Nutrition 
• 1:00P Module 11.  Ayurveda and Chakras 
• 4:00P Business plan
• 5:30P  Nutrition
• 6:00P Review and Exam Preparation
• 6:30P Exam 

 Day Three

• 6:30 Coffee, tea, water
• 7:00 Drive to Scenic Trail for Walking meditation
• 9:00A Nutrition
• 9:30 Teaching and cueing Yoga Postures
• 10A Sequencing the flow of postures
• 12:30P Nutrition 
• 1:00P Transitions for yoga postures
• 4:00P Class Creation and personal style
• 5:30P Nutrition
• 6:00P Relaxation with Guided Visualization
• 6:30P Log on to Yoga Alliance to upload certification!