LED BY JONAH KEST & TEAM 

Program Dates: APRIL 12-26 2025

Based on the 7 Doorways of Vinyasa Yoga by Jonny Kest and directly from the Ashtanga Yoga lineage, we present  Kest Yoga Teacher Training: A 200 Hour Intensive certified by the Yoga Alliance.  Within this experience you will be offered the tools to deepen your own personal yoga and meditation practice and to create a communal experience that is both provocative and enriching. The Course is open to anyone who has ever been curious about personal and professional growth through their yoga practice. New and experienced students welcome.

You can expect topics such as...

1. Comprehensive Asana Practice:
   • Daily guided Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin yoga sessions.
   • Exploration of advanced postures and alignment techniques.
   • Modifications and adjustments for all levels.
2. Pranayama and Breathwork:
   • Techniques to enhance breath awareness and control.
   • Integration of pranayama practices into daily life and teaching.
3. Meditation and Mindfulness:
   • Guided meditation sessions to cultivate focus and inner peace.
   • Techniques to integrate mindfulness into your practice and teaching.
4. Yoga Philosophy:
   • Study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
   • Exploration of the Eight Limbs of Yoga.
   • Understanding the history and evolution of yoga.
5. Anatomy and Physiology:
   • In-depth study of the human body in relation to yoga.
   • Understanding functional movement and how to teach it safely.
   • Injury prevention and management.
6. Teaching Methodology:
   • How to sequence a yoga class for different levels and styles.
   • Hands-on adjustments and assisting techniques.
   • Developing your teaching voice and style.
7. The Art of Cueing:
   • Learning effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
   • Refining your cues to guide students safely and effectively.
8. Yoga Ethics and Lifestyle:
   • Understanding the ethical guidelines of being a yoga teacher.
   • Exploring yogic principles and how to incorporate them into daily life.
9. Business of Yoga:
   • Insight into building a successful yoga teaching career.
   • Marketing, branding, and how to create an online presence.
   • Navigating the yoga industry and creating your own niche.
10. Community and Connection:
    • Building a supportive community with fellow trainees.
    • Group discussions and workshops.
    • Opportunities for practice teaching and feedback.
11. Personal Growth and Transformation:
    • Tools for self-reflection and personal development.
    • Creating a balanced and sustainable yoga practice.
    • Support for finding your unique path as a yoga teacher.
12. Final Certification:
    • Completion of the 200-hour training program.
    • Certification recognized by Yoga Alliance, allowing you to teach globally.

Hosted at the beautiful Mar de Jade, a wellness resort and yoga retreat center nestled between the tropical jungle and the pristine sandy beach of Chacala, Nayarit, Mexico.

Chacala is one of the most beautiful and tranquil beaches on the lush coastline known as Riviera Nayart. Chacala means “where there are shrimp” in Náhuatl and is one of the jewels of Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

The easiest, most convenient and most popular way for travelers to come there is flying either to the Tepic International Airport or the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Of these two the closest to Riviera Nayarit is the Tepic International Airport. This is about ten minutes from Riviera Nayarit.

CHECK IN: 12TH

CHECK OUT: 26TH

Special COURSE INCLUSIONS:

One-on-one support

Special Guest Workshops

Acro Yoga

Yin Yoga

Daily Practice & Meditation 

Cacao Ceremony 

Kirtan & Mantra Yoga

• Vinyasa: The Seven Doorways 

The Vinyasa class sequencing within the 7 Doorway method is rhythmic and responsible. It’s intuitive nature is the groundwork for all that we will touch physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

• Intuitive Sequencing

Learn to break down each flow and discover exactly why and how the pieces fit together. Discover breath as the bridge from thinking to feeling. Apply the 5 Elements of Nature for exceptional results.

• Acro Yoga & Inversion Practice

The profound effects of Inversion Therapy and partner work ( of many kinds ) are both integral in a well balanced practice and community experience. Seeing ourselves and others from a new perspective is an exceptional tool. 

• Community Outreach / Teaching Yoga

We will ensure that you leave the training feeling confident to teach. The art of giving and receiving feedback are relied on heavily to draw out the certainty our students demand! 

• The Lineage & History of Yoga

We will begin at the root of an ancient practice and enter into discussion of how Yoga has come to where we are at today, in the present. Ethical Responsibility (Ahimsa) will be considered along with the 5 Precepts