14 Day 100-Hour Kriya Kundalini, Bhakti, and Tantra Yoga Teacher Training in Anapoima, Colombia
Reconnecting Yoga Teacher Training in Colombia
This 100-hour Kriya Kundalini Bhakti Tantra Yoga training is designed for yoga practitioners and teachers who want to deepen their practice, find their true voice, explore Himalayan Kriya, devotional Bhakti, classic Tantra, and experience the profound healing power of ancestral ceremonies. In the serene beauty of Colombia, for 14 days, immerse yourself in sacred rituals, advanced techniques, and transformative self-reflection that will empower you to find your voice as a teacher and deepen your personal spiritual journey.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Advanced Pranayama techniques
- Energetic Himalayan Kriya Yoga
- Bhakti Mantra and Kirtan
- Learn to play the Harmonium
- South American rituals and ceremonies
- Classic Tantra and philosophy
- 13 nights accommodation with daily meals
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
11 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 7
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Meeting room
- Outdoor shower
With views over the forested valley, the accommodations at Cultivarte offer a beautiful balance of comfort, simplicity, and immersion in nature. Built with bamboo and natural materials, the architecture carries a rustic elegance, surrounded by mango trees, warm tropical air, and the peaceful landscape of Anapoima.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
Ancestral Retreats believes yoga is more than physical practice. Their training integrates Himalayan Kriya yoga with pranayama, mantra, and ritual, Kundalini, Bhakti, and meditation practices from classic Tantra, offering a path that is both technically grounded and spiritually alive. This is a space where practice becomes prayer, and every moment becomes part of the journey.
This training offers more than a certification. It is a space to slow down, regulate the nervous system, release stress, and reconnect with what truly matters. Through breath, movement, ritual, self-inquiry, and community, you are invited to find deeper meaning, emotional clarity, and a healthier relationship with your body, mind, and heart. It is a sacred pause from daily life, a journey into spiritual depth, inner healing, and renewed purpose.
Engage in profound rituals like Rapé and Cacao ceremonies. Rapé, a sacred tobacco-based practice, helps ground your energy and clear mental blocks, while the Cacao ceremony fosters heart-opening connection and self-awareness. Ancestral Retreats unites people from every corner of the globe, of all ages, genders, and beliefs – in a community of peace and kindness. A place for friendship and true connection.
Overview
Embark on a profound journey through our Ancestral Training, where ancient wisdom converges with contemporary practice. Immerse yourself in a holistic program. The training is suitable for anyone who has some experience with other yoga styles and would like to experience Kriya Kundalini for the first time, as well as for yoga teachers who want to expand their technical portfolio and knowledge. Become your own spiritual guide through this comprehensive program.
- Hatha Kundalini: The union between physical and energetic practices through Asanas, Pranayama (advanced breathing techniques), Mantras, and Chakra Meditation
- Foundational Tantric Kriyas — Practice, effects, placement, and teaching
- Begin to teach sequences with guidance and constructive feedback
- Philosophy of Bhakti and nondual Tantra: How to weave devotion, sacred embodiment, and recognition of the divine into daily life and teaching
- Tantric principles of healing: Self-reflection, partner yoga practices, and embodied methods for healing, connection, and integration
- Classic nondual Shaiva Tantra practices: Embodied meditation practices, emotional digestion, mantra, and recognition-based contemplation
- Mantras and medicine music: group chanting with live music and how to use music for ceremonies and classes
- Developing and teaching personal Sadhana (spiritual practice for everyday routine)
- Shat Karma: Purification practices such as Neti and Kapalabhati to cleanse the body, balance the doshas, and prepare the mind for higher states of awareness
- Explore the profound realm of shamanic practices, delving into sacred rituals that foster a deep connection with the elemental forces.
Schedule
- 06:00 - 07:00 Sadhana (bhakti) and mantra chanting
- 07:00 - 07:30 Breathwork and meditation
- 07:30 - 08:00 Herbal tea, silent reflection, and journaling
- 08:00 - 09:30 Kriya or hatha kundalini yoga class
- 09:30 - 11:30 Breakfast and morning break
- 11:30 - 14:00 Philosophy and art of living, bhakti theory
- 14:00 - 16:00 Lunch
- 16:00 - 18:00 Energetic anatomy and kriya lab
- 18:00 - 19:00 Self-study and teaching
- 19:30 Dinner and free time
Included excursions
Excursion to the local river to rest and have a bath is included in the package.
Instructors
Marco Weimer
As a graduate philosopher and experienced German journalist, Marco started his spiritual yoga journey in early 2017. After his first yoga teacher training in India, he started to work immediately as a yoga teacher for the Berlin-based school “Yoga on the Move.“ He is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher (E-RYT 500) in “Hatha Kundalini" and “Vinyasa.” In his yoga classes, every movement is guided by the breath to dive into a deep-flow meditation.
Carolina Martinez Duran
Carolina, originally from Colombia, lived for several years in Southeast Asia and India where she trained as a certified holistic therapist. She is Yoga Alliance certified (E-RYT 200; RYT 500) from Sattva Yoga Academy, located at the base of the Himalayas. She delved into different ancestral techniques for the expansion and evolution of being. She has also trained as an energy healer, meditation initiator, and conscious event organizer. Her specialties included shamanic, holotropic, and Himalayan breathwork. Carolina is the founder of Ancestral Retreats.
Location
Welcome to the peaceful retreat space in the heart of Colombia’s green landscape, just a short distance from Bogotá and the international airport. Surrounded by mango trees, tropical plants, and open mountain views, this is a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. The sanctuary offers a calm and beautiful setting for yoga, meditation, healing practices, and moments of simple rest. You can enjoy a natural pool surrounded by plants, as well as an eye-pool with a wide view over the valley. With warm weather, fresh air, and nature all around, every corner invites you to relax and feel held.
Food
Savor a culinary experience designed to support your spiritual and physical journey. Each day, enjoy three organic, plant-based meals crafted from locally sourced ingredients to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. From vibrant tropical fruits to hearty vegan dishes, every meal is a celebration of wellness and flavor.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
- Private Harmonium course
- Massage
- Mentoring
Spa treatments
Massages are available at an additional cost.
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- Kirtan: Bhakti yoga and mantra chanting
- Nondual Shaiva Tantra: Yoga of recognition and embodied liberation
- Ancestral ceremonies: Rapé and Cacao
- Learn how to play the Harmonium
- Cacao and chocolate workshop
- River expedition
- 3 meals per day and seasonal fruits
- 13 nights accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Printed yoga manual with all class-relevant knowledge
- Yogi gifts: Japa Mala, Jala Neti Pot, and more
- Yogi props during the training
- Welcome Yogi package
What's not included
- Airplane tickets
- Insurance
- Visa costs
- Additional workshops and massages
- Temazcal
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
El Dorado International Airport
42 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Ancestral Retreats will take care of your pickup from Bogotá Airport or from a hotel at the airport on the 11th. Please make sure to arrive at the airport before 10:00, as the shuttle will leave at 11:00. On the last day, you will arrive back at the airport in the afternoon. Please do not book a return flight before 19:00.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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