24 Day 200-Hour Deluxe Beach Yoga Teacher Training in Palomino, Colombia

Certifications

Students who complete this training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT).

Program

From grounding root poses to expansive heart openers, journey with Ancestral Retreats as you explore the transformative power of chakra-based healing in each class. Through the Kriya practices, you will experience a deep expansion of your energetic and physical body. With the sacred teachings of the Himalayan Hatha yogis combined with the modern perspective of anatomy, your asana practice will transform. From this training, you will learn how to teach and curate comprehensive yoga classes, create retreats and workshops, and provide safe adjustments. This is more than training – it is a call to awaken your essence. Are you ready to answer it?

From this training, you will learn how to teach and curate comprehensive yoga classes, create retreats and workshops, and provide safe adjustments. Yoga classes are designed so that everyone can participate. Ancestral Retreats supports beginners to better get into position with assists and simple variations. They show intermediate participants challenging variants and let professionals try out demanding postures and breathing techniques. They have a holistic approach. They mainly teach Hatha-kundalini and Kriya Yoga. But they also include flow sequences, like it is done in Vinyasa, for example. Every morning we start with a sacred ritual (Puja) and singing Mantras, like it is done in Bhakti Yoga.

Yoga classes are not purely physical; they address the emotional level and work with the energy body to release blockages and create inner peace. All teachers have many years of teaching experience and bring different styles of India together. The best preparation is a daily routine of meditation, yoga, reading, and a healthy diet. Yoga is more than a class on the mat. Yoga is a lifestyle that pervades all areas of life. Starting with physical exercises, through the things you say, and the actions you perform.

If you want to go deeper into the philosophy of yoga, read these books: The Bhagavad Gita translated by Jack Hawley; The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, translated and interpreted by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Try to follow a vegetarian (or Ayurvedic) diet and try to avoid drinking alcohol. Just giving up meat and alcohol will make a huge difference in your perception, ability to concentrate, and powers of observation after just a few weeks.

What is Rapé?

Rapé, pronounced ‘ha-PAY,’ is a potent blend of finely ground tobacco leaves and an assortment of medicinal plants, sourced exclusively from the verdant Amazon rainforest, that is consumed through the nose.

What sets ancestral retreats apart

• Ancestral ceremonies: engage in profound rituals like rapé, blue lotus 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.
• Intimate group size: with a maximum of 16 participants, you will receive personalized attention and build deep connections within a supportive community.
• Yoga in all dimensions: Ancestral Retreats believes that yoga is a spiritual practice-one that goes far beyond the physical. Ancestral Retreats training offers a holistic blend of Hatha-Kundalini, Vinyasa, and Himalayan Kriya yoga, uniting movement, breath, and energy work. But it does not stop there. Through daily rituals, mantra chanting, and the devotional path of Bhakti Yoga, you will be invited into a deeper connection with yourself and something greater. This is a space where practice becomes prayer, and every moment becomes part of the journey.
• Community: They unite people from every corner of the globe—of all ages, genders, and beliefs—in a community of peace and kindness.
• Self-realization: Begin a self-discovery journey with experienced guides who help you unlock your talents and potential and start your transformation.

What to expect

• Special workshops and events: Acro yoga workshop, ecstatic dance, Yoga Nidra and Yin, self-expression workshop, laughter yoga, arm balance workshop, sound healing, live music, and kirtans
• Caribbean deluxe venue: located close to Palomino with a private beach and surrounded by lush nature.
• Ancestral ceremonies: to dive deeper into the wisdom of the Indigenous from South America: Rapé meditations and Cacao ceremony, element rituals, and sacred Sadhana
• Yogi welcome gifts: to accompany you throughout the training and yogic life
• Hatha: the origin of physical yoga to find your foundation, alignment, and inner strength to calm the mind
• Vinyasa: Move with your breath. Dynamic flows and creative transitions
• Acro yoga: Explore connection, balance, and play through Acro Yoga. Build strength, deepen communication, and have fun as you co-create movement with others.
• Himalayan Kriya yoga: energetic practices such as advanced pranayama, meditation, Chakra work, and Kriyas to activate Shakti Kundalini energy (not associated with 3HO Bhajan Yoga)
• Chakra system: explore the ancient wisdom of the Chakras and experience healing as each practice is meticulously designed to harmonize your energy centers
• Philosophy: translate the ancient wisdom of Yoga into your modern-day world
• Shiva-Shakti-Tantra: the yoga of liberation and expansion to establish a meaningful connection with yourself and others
• Anatomy: deep understanding of the human body as a tool to master the mind and unify it with the true self
• Devotional Bhakti yoga: feel the expansion of your heart and your divine self through chanting Mantras and sacred rituals
• Vibrant food: Ayurvedic-inspired vegetarian, organic, and locally grown to nourish the body, mind, and spirit
• All-inclusive package: they will take care of your transportation from the airport. Please ensure you arrive in Santa Marta before noon on the day when the training starts. The shuttles collect you at the airport and drive to the venue in the early afternoon
• Free-time activities: a day trip to a beautiful river in the Sierra Nevada is included. Additional services: massages;
• Passionate teachers: inspiring, passionate, and experienced teachers who will guide you into the ancient technology of the yogis
• Transformation: empower yourself through transformative self-development tools to find your voice, style, and confidence as a teacher

Course overview

Ancestral Academy delivers a comprehensive, holistic program allowing students to develop a solid foundation and understanding of the yogic principles and profound practices. Ancestral Academy wants to create a learning and experience space with a maximum group size of 16 people so that the exchange remains personal and at eye level. During your training, Sundays are available for leisure activities. In addition, one afternoon per week will also be free to internalize what you have learned or just to relax. After the teacher training, you will have all the tools to instruct complete classes for all levels of students in different spaces. You will have an established daily yoga practice. Not only that, Ancestral Training is about becoming a leader and your spiritual guide.

• Foundational yoga poses: alignment, instructions, benefits, contraindications, modifications, injury prevention, and assistance. Static, dynamic, and flow versions of basic and intermediate Asanas.
• Hatha Kundalini: the union between physical and energetic practices through asanas, pranayama, Mantras, and Chakra meditation
• Foundational Tantric Kriyas: practice, effects, placement, and teaching
• How to combine the breath with asanas and how to put them into action during class
• Begin to teach sequences from the first day on with guidance and constructive feedback
• Anatomy: muscles, joints, bones, and how to address and use them in practice
• Philosophy of yoga: how to adapt the ancient wisdom to modern times
• Tantric principles of healing: self-reflection exercises and manifestation
• Mantras: group chanting and how to use them for ceremonies and classes
• Developing and teaching personal Sadhana (spiritual practice for everyday routine)

Sample schedule

• 06:30 - 07:30 Sadhana and meditation
• 07:30 - 08:00 Herbal tea and silent reflection or journaling
• 08:00 - 09:30 Morning asana and Kriya practice
• 10:00 - 11:30 Breakfast and morning break
• 11:30 - 12:30 Philosophy of life
• 12:30 - 13:00 Tea break
• 13:00 - 14:00 Kriya, Pranayama or Teaching Methodology, queuing
• 14:00- 16:00 Lunch
• 16:00 - 17:00 Second session (anatomy, energetic anatomy, sequencing, marketing)
• 17:00 - 19:00 Asana lab or Kundalini Kriya lab
• 19:30 Dinner and free time