23 Day 200-Hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training Course in Sololá, Guatemala
Guatemala Yoga Teacher Training
This training offers yoga as a complete healing system. You go in-depth into the philosophy and practice of yoga, exploring ancient texts, physical and energetic anatomy, self-inquiry work, and teaching methodology—the tools for empowerment and transformation. You will be practicing overlooking the mystical volcanic skyline of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Guatemala was the birthplace of Breath Body Earth Yoga School and our home for many years. It is only natural that Breath Body Earth continues to honor this connection by inviting students to experience the magic for themselves.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 21 days of practice
- 1 yoga practice per day
- Daily guided meditation sessions
- Lectures, workshops, and one-on-one mentorships
- Methodology and pranayama lessons
- Receive a certificate upon successful completion
- 22 nights accommodation
- 3 daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
21 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Yoga studio
Arco Isis offers a wide range of accommodation options in order to be able to offer options for all yogis depending on their budget including dorm rooms, glamping, double rooms, and even a treehouse.
Program
Is this training for you?
Are you interested in the path of yoga?
Are you looking to create new habits that support a grounded way of living?
Do you wish to play an active role in bringing about positive change?
Are you interested in learning somatic tools to help regulate your nervous system?
Are you a healing practitioner who wants to include yoga as a part of your scope of work?
If your answer to all these is yes, then this is for you.
Topics of study
- Yoga Philosophy
- Meditation Techniques
- Breathwork
- Practice and Teaching Methodology
- Physical and Energetic Anatomy
- The Chakra System
- Mudra and Mantra
- The Art of Assisting
- Ayurveda
- Yoga for Special Populations
- Leadership and Service
- Ethics and Business
Why study with Breath Body Earth?
You study the physical practice of yoga (asana) through Vinyasa and Hatha style approaches.
About half of your time together will be spent learning about the physical practice of yoga (asana). You will have daily workshops where you break down each posture, learn how to spot and correct misalignment, and develop a healthy sense of the body from pose to pose. You will have plenty of time to develop your physical practice and explore new ways of moving.
The program's approach to asana is somatic. This means you are far more concerned with the sensations of the pose than the aesthetic. Instead of being goal-oriented, we are process-driven with no right or wrong and a strong focus on the correct alignment for your body.
The Breath Body Earth team's style of teaching has evolved from exposure to many talented and powerful teachers who have encouraged them to not only focus on the physical but also to dive deep into philosophy and adapt it for modern-day living.
The subtle, unexplainable, and mystical is important to Breath Body Earth. You explore the body from both anatomical and energetic perspectives, spending time studying alignment, anatomy, the chakras, and the power of the breath.
Your development is important to them, and they want to support you by offering 1-on-1 mentorships for their students after the course to help you realize your goals and support you in creating long-lasting change.
Sample daily schedule
- 06:30 Sadhana (daily practice)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Lecture / metholodgy / workshop
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Lecture / metholodgy / workshop
- 17:00 Practice teach
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Occasional evening activity
FAQs
Do I need to aspire to be a yoga teacher to take a yoga teacher training?
No. Yoga teacher trainings are the next step for many who seek to deepen their practice, understanding, and knowledge of yoga. For Breath Body Earth, yoga teacher trainings are also a beautiful initiation into a deeper understanding of life. They include somatics, embodiment work, meditation, and many other tools for navigating and responding to day-to-day living. Many who take yoga teacher trainings find that the spark of inspiration is ignited within them and the doors are open to study a variety of different healing modalities such as naturopathy, mind-body nutrition, spiritual business coaching, women's circle facilitation, kinesiology, and so much more.
Do I need to have a high level of practice to take a yoga teacher training?
No. Breath Body Earth welcomes people of all levels to their trainings. Yoga does not discriminate, and neither do they. In their ideal world, everyone would feel welcome to practice yoga regardless of ability, size, gender, ethnicity, or expression. In their trainings, they put a big focus on how to teach beginners and how to create a space that is safe for everyone.
Since I have not studied in a while, will this be too much for me?
The theory side of the 200-hour training can feel like a lot. The main piece of advice around this is to not worry too much about ‘memorizing’ it all. Yoga is a lifelong journey; you will revisit this material many more times, and each time it will resonate in a different way. You are not graded on your ability to remember anatomy, philosophy, or history—everything is an offering to you to deepen your self-awareness and knowledge, and the more you revisit it, the more it will stick.
Will I be ready to teach a class after the training?
You will have the opportunity to practice teaching almost every day of the training. Breath Body Earth works through the postures methodically, as well as having lectures on cueing, instruction, props, variations, and general teaching methodology, so that when you leave you already have all the tools you need to teach a full class.
Instructors
Melissa Coton
After living most of her life as Melissa thought she should, studying, and working in the corporate world, spending money on things that brought her temporary fulfillment, she found yoga, or it found her; either way, she fell in love with the practice in such a way that she felt called to share it with others. She has been guiding classes, workshops and retreats ever since and continues to be amazed by the healing and transforming powers of breath, movement, stillness, intention, and connection and is grateful every day for the opportunity to share these practices with others.
Emilie Street
Emilie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion, a Master’s in Public Service, a 200hr YTT from Arkansas Yoga Collective, & 200hr YTT & 300 hr YTT from Breath Body Earth Yoga School, where she is currently a YTT facilitator. Her approach is centered on offering her students a space where they feel safe to be in their bodies and safe to be themselves. In her workshops and classes, she weaves in elements of embodiment, self-inquiry and mindfulness. Emilie aspires to show up with vulnerability and authenticity, knowing that when we express ourselves authentically, we invite others to do the same
Location
The course will take place in Sololá, Guatemala. Arco Isis is a spacious sanctuary in the heights of San Marcos la Laguna, a little village located on the edges of Lake Atitlan which German explorer Alexander von Humboldt famously called the most beautiful lake in the world. Arco Isis is a 20-minute walk away from the nearest tuk-tuk and they see this as a blessing as they will benefit from the peace of being away from town.
However, yogis will have the opportunity to explore this renowned spiritual town at least once a week during the three weeks.
Overlooking the mystical lake and volcanic skyline that make up the magical Lake Atitlan, Arco Isis offers a safe space to explore, move, dance, and find new tools to navigate the inner world. The magical energy of Lake Atitlan draws visitors from all over the world.
Food
During this course, you will be served three locally sourced and organic meals per day. The food will be freshly made every day by a private vegetarian chef who will use local organic products mostly.
If you have specific dietary requirements, please let Breath Body Earth know as soon as possible.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 22 nights accommodation at the scenic Arco Isis Sanctuary
- Three locally sourced and organic meals per day
- In-depth, accessible, and well-rounded training in the path of yoga
- The Breath Body Earth Manual
- 1-1 mentorship after the training
- 200-hour Breath Body Earth Yoga Teacher Certification
What's not included
- Flights
- Transport from the airport to Antigua
- Toiletries
- Activities and treatments yogis want to do outside of the training like massages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 100 per person
La Aurora International Airport
80 km away from your destination
Arrival by shuttle
From La Aurora International Airport (GUA), you can easily get a shuttle to Antigua, and from Antigua, you can get another shuttle to the lake. Once at the lake, you can get a public boat to San Marcos, and in San Marcos, Yogibee will either meet you or send someone to collect you by tuk-tuk.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 33% 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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