15 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica
If you are looking for a 200-hour yoga teacher training immersion that is Yoga Alliance approved, you have landed in the right place. Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa invites you to join their next program at the oceanfront retreat center in Costa Rica. Gain the skills and confidence to teach yoga while immersing yourself in a peaceful tropical paradise.
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Highlights
- Learn yoga anatomy, history, philosophy, techniques, and more
- Learn the business aspects of yoga
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Suitable for those who want to teach yoga or just deepen their yoga practice
- 14 nights accommodation
- Three delicious farm-to-table meals per day are included
- Snacks, coffee, tea, and drinking water are also provided
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Puerto Jiménez Airport (US$ 75 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
There is a saying here in Costa Rica: Pura Vida. It means full life - and at Blue Osa, they aim to give guests just that. Each of the rooms and bungalows is uniquely designed to deliver comfort, convenience, and relaxation. Whether it's heightened ocean views, a serene garden setting, or a spacious beachfront bungalow, at Blue Osa you'll find purpose-built, jungle-chic rooms that create the ideal setting for a tranquil, restorative yoga teacher training. If you are registering for the triple occupancy option, please expect to be sleeping in a king, queen, full or twin bed.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Curriculum
1. Develop a rock-solid practice in yoga (80 hours)
Techniques, training, and practice
- A breakdown in the anatomical and energetic categories of postures
- Develop a daily meditation practice
- Learn techniques in pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques
- How to structure and sequence transformational classes
- Practical experience in teaching postures, sequencing, and meditation
- Learn deep relaxation and meditation techniques that come from the Himalayan tradition
2. Anatomy and physiology (30 hours)
Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™
- Receive training in Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ training for yoga teachers
- Develop an understanding of basic anatomy
- Learn about muscle function and how to improve it(something you will not learn in any other YTT)
- Knowledge of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)
- The study of both the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns)
- Skills to teach yoga classes suited to all levels of practice
3. Yoga humanities (30 hours)
History, philosophy + ethics
- An in-depth study and application of the Yoga Sutra
- How to bring the practice of yoga into your everyday life and make it work for you
- The science and application of mantra
- An overview of the history of the yoga tradition
- The ethical standards of teaching yoga
4. Development of the professional essentials (65 hours)
Teaching methodology + practicum
Get hands-on practice teaching so that you’ll be able to teach on day one after the training is finished. You will:
- Practice teaching in small and large groups
- Be ready to teach yoga as soon as you leave the yoga teacher training
- Get hands-on experience teaching and give / receive feedback
- Practice assisting students
- Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting / correcting, and instruction
- Learn different teaching styles
- Learn qualities of effective teaching and adjust to the student’s process of learning
- Learn the business aspects of how to build a thriving yoga career
This two-week yoga teacher training is for you if:
- You do not have much time
- You would like to have the experience of a yoga immersion
- You want to be a yoga teacher
- You want to live a healthy lifestyle for two weeks
- You want to be surrounded by a community of like-minded people who are fully invested in you and your well-being
The daily routine of meditation and yoga, combined with being in the tropics and eating fresh food, does wonders for the body, mind, and spirit. You will leave this two-week immersion full of energy and a sense of renewed vision for your life.
What to expect in the 15-day intensive yoga teacher training:
- Get away from the turbulence and distractions of your daily life and give yourself the time, space and focus on deepening your practice
- Expand your knowledge and accelerate your learning
- Develop a strong foundational practice in yoga
- Have a clearer direction for your life path
- Have an empowering yoga immersive spiritually awakening experience
- Learn how to sequence transformative yoga classes
- Develop a daily meditation practice
- Learn how to teach multilevel classes
- Learn how to teach yoga safely
- Fully immerse in an authentic Himalayan Yoga tradition
- You will learn about functional anatomy and the AYAMA™ approach
- You will have experience leading classes and be ready to teach on day one!
- Leave Blue Osa with a clear vision of your purpose
Are you ready for a change?
- Are you ready to cultivate a foundational practice in yoga?
- Are you ready to feel resilient in your body?
- Are you ready to start that mediation practice you have always wanted to do?
- Is something telling you that this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for?
If the answer is yes, Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa can’t wait to have you join them!
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Blue Osa’s Yoga Teacher Training Immersion. If you still have questions, please send an inquiry. Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa is more than happy to help you determine if this program is the best fit for you.
A typical day
- 04:45 - 06:15 Morning meditation
- 06:15 - 08:00 Farm-to-table breakfast, tea, and coffee
- 08:00 - 11:30 Practice
- 11:30 - 15:30 Lunch, free time, study
- 15:30 - 18:00 Training
- 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
- 19:30 - 21:00 Free time, study
In order to be presented with your 200hr YTT certificate, you must complete the required reading and reports. These reports will be due three months following the completion of your immersion. For example, if you completed your immersion on November 16th, your book reports would be due the following February 16th.
You'll have plenty of time to work on your reports throughout the immersion or you have the option of completing the required texts prior to beginning the course. Once you've successfully registered, Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa will send you the required reading material and you can decide for yourself when you'd like to get working.
Instructors
Yogi Aaron
Yogi Aaron is a master teacher and the author of Autobiography of a Naked Yogi. He has been a student of yoga since 1991 and a teacher since 1997, studying with Alan Finger, Bryan Kest, Genny Kapuler, Rod Stryker, Swami Rama, and David Swenson in yoga ashrams and retreat centers around the world. Aaron has made pilgrimages seeking to understand the Vedic tradition and Tantric path and studied closely with numerous spiritual masters during his treks throughout the Himalaya Mountains.
Location
The Osa Peninsula
Blue Osa is located about 8 miles (11 km) south of Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Known for its rich bio-diversity and stunning natural beauty, the region has been called the most biologically intense place on Earth by National Geographic.
Blue Osa is nestled near Corcovado National Park and the warm shores of the Gulfo Dulce — the perfect place to see endangered rainforest plants and animals.
Food
Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting local farmers. With this in mind, Blue Osa offers a variety of fresh, farm-to-table vegan / vegetarian meals.
In catering to the needs of a variety of guests, Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa does offer eggs for breakfast as well as animal protein three times per week, as well as some recipes with Blue Osa has a skilled, local culinary team that uses seasonal ingredients to offer a wide assortment of dishes, including traditional and international fare.
Please note that while the Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa's kitchen team does its best to accommodate the individual needs of guests (including gluten-free options), they cannot customize individual meal requests or Kosher options. Additionally, we are not gluten, dairy, or nut-free kitchen.
Finally, while the portion sizes are large, if you're concerned about being hungry, Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa would encourage you to purchase extra snacks for your stay.
Additional details about meals:
- Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa offers mostly vegan / vegetarian meals, but it serves chicken 3 times per week and eggs at most breakfasts
- Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa asks you to clear your own plates and dispose of any leftover food in the labeled compost bin
- If you are going on an excursion and/or receiving a spa treatment and will not be on time for one of your meals, let the front desk manager know and the kitchen staff will hold your plate for you
- Coffee, tea, purified water, and snacks (apples, bananas, and house-made bread) are available for free all day long
- The Buddha Bar offers smoothies, fresh juices, kombucha, soda, beer, wine, and cocktails for a fee (charged directly to your room).
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- Foundational morning asana and meditation practice
- Purification rituals
- Experienced yoga teachers from around the world
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Yoga teacher training manual
- Hands-on teaching experience
- 14 nights accommodation at intentionally designed beachfront eco-friendly rooms with ocean views and the use of the 25-meter pool
- Three delicious farm-to-table meals per day using homegrown, organic ingredients, plus snacks and more to keep you energized and satisfied the whole week long
What's not included
- Applicable taxes
- Airfares
- Airport shuttles
- Spa treatments
- Laundry service
- Travel insurance
- Beverage from the bar
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Juan Santamaría International Airport
199 km
Transfer not provided
Puerto Jiménez Airport
10 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 75 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). From San Jose, you will fly or drive to Puerto Jimenez. You may book your local flights directly with Costa Rica’s national airline, Sansa Air, or Skyway. If you are staying overnight, you may want to consider booking with Aerobell as it is located in Pavas, which is much closer to downtown San Jose.
The Sansa/Skyways Airport terminal is about 100 meters from the International Airport. Once you exit from immigration, you take your luggage and walk left. You will exit the terminal onto the main street and then keep walking until you come to the airport.
If you need an airport transfer, you can let Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa know and they'll be happy to arrange it at an extra cost. Once the shuttle request form is received, you’ll get a shuttle confirmation emailed to you.
The training immersions begin on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and commence on the final Friday evening. This will allow for the option of a Saturday morning departure.
Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa recommends arriving in Costa Rica one or two days prior to starting the immersion and would suggest arriving in Puerto Jimenez on Friday evening so as to settle into the space and enjoy your first sunrise on the beach.
Please note that should you miss hours for any reason, you will be required to make up the time prior to receiving your certification.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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