Top Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Mexico
January 4, 2023
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Do you feel the need to get away from your daily routine and focus on reconnecting with the yoga practice? Or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of taking your passion further and want to become a yoga teacher.
One of the popular destinations for yoga teacher training is Mexico. Few destinations are as complex, colorful, and vibrant as this lovely country. Featuring white beaches, plenty of resorts, incredible mountains, delicious foods, and charming festivals, Mexico seems to have it all.
But where should you go if you want to practice yoga, find peace, and enjoy some of the best sites in Mexico?
Tulum, located on the Rivera Maya, is a dream destination when it comes to attending a yoga teacher training course. The Zen atmosphere, famous Mayan ruins, and the healthy lifestyle culture will make you fall in love with this part of the country in no time.
In the same state, Playa del Carmen is a popular travel destination. And while it can get overcrowded during the peak season, there are still quite a few hidden places to explore. You can practice yoga on the beach and connect with nature. But if you fancy a bustling nightlife, you’ll also find it here.
The blue waters and sandy beaches that define Mazunte are great for a yoga break. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to surf, you can do that here – and why not, mix it up with your yoga practice. Admire the sunsets, check out the wildlife, and have the time of your life.
You can’t visit Mexico and not spend some time in Mexico City. Bustling and full of landmarks to explore, it is also a great destination for a yoga teacher training course. You get to enjoy the urban vibes while focusing on your practice.
With so many great choices, it could be hard to choose just one yoga teacher training course.
That’s why, in this article, we are sharing five great yoga teacher training courses in Mexico.
19-Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur
- Price: from US$2,900 for 18 nights
- Availability: Select dates in February to May 2023
- Location: Todos Santos, Baja California Sur
- Instruction language: English
- Instruction level: all levels
Take your yoga and meditation sessions to a beautiful location, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and a majestic mountain range on the other. Enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, evening live music, and delve deep into yogic philosophy during this yoga teacher training program.
You’ll be staying at facilities provided by Yandara Yoga Institute. The accommodation is rustic and modern, emphasizing on comfortable outdoor living. There are three large, enclosed yoga pavilions, a saltwater pool, a kitchen, a dining, and lounge area. You may choose between glamping cabins, comfortable tents, and a cabin. Flush toilets and hot water showers are available, as well as a laundry serve once weekly (US$8 per load).
The course includes 17 days of practice, and you’ll join a yoga class every day. There are a variety of yoga styles offered, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative.
You’ll also join various workshops, get hands-on experience with teacher training practice and instruction, join walking and sitting meditation sessions, and more.
Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.
All meals and herbal teas are included in the price. The menu is mostly vegetarian, based on beans, grains, and fresh vegetables.
Kindly book your flight to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). The airport transfer is available for an additional fee.
Vinyasa OM Yoga Teacher Training in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
- Price: from US$1,585 for 28 nights
- Availability: Select dates in March, August & October 2023
- Location: San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Instruction language: English, the organizer also speaks Spanish
- Instruction level: intermediate
This course (in English) consists of 200 hours of theoretical and practical instruction and it is based on Ashtanga yoga (or Raja yoga) proposed by Patanjali.
To join, you need to fill out the application form and the letter of motivation. You need at least two years of constant personal practice (minimum three times a week).
The course includes Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Karma yoga practice, anatomy and physiology advice, asana, Pranayama, kriyas, and meditation techniques, as well as an introduction to the yoga diet.
None of the meals are included.
As part of the program, you will participate in a traditional Mayan "Temazcal" (medicinal sauna).
The closest airport is Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) and the airport transfer is not included.
15-Day Inspiring 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training On Beautiful Isla Mujeres
- Price: from US$2,450 for 14 nights
- Availability: February to June 2023
- Location: Isla Mujeres
- Instruction language: English; the organizer also speaks Spanish and Norwegian
- Instruction level: All Levels
Located just 8 miles off the Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Mujeres features a year-round tropical climate, excellent scuba diving and snorkeling spots, and great surf spots. It’s also an ideal location for a yoga teacher training course (YTT).
This training takes place at Jungle Accommodations, just a 3-minute’ walk from the shores of the Caribbean in both directions. Students have quick access to swimming spots, shopping areas, live music, cultural centers, and more. You’ll stay in apartments that are designed for either group or single occupancy (depending on your preference).
During this 200-hour YTT, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to lead meaningful classes, find your authentic practice, and flourish in the community environment.
Each student will leave this program with practical knowledge of 45 traditional poses, practice designing sequences, and confidence to inspire students to love their bodies through yoga practice. Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Your daily starts at 7 a.m. with the morning practice in the outdoor shala. After breakfast (9 a.m.) you’ll join the morning lab (at the poolside). Following lunch, you’ll join more courses (asana and anatomy) from 2 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. (in the garden) and is followed by the evening Yoga Nidra class.
Included in the package are a trip to magical Punta Sur, a walk to La Joya Beach, as well as welcome and closing events.
You’ll enjoy three home-cooked vegetarian meals daily and drinks (water, coffee, tea).
The closest airport to the training center is Cancún International Airport (CUN) and the transfer is available for an additional fee.
Soma Yoga and Movement Teacher Training at a Permaculture Farm in Veracruz
- Price: from US$3,222 for 23 nights
- Availability: Select dates in March, June & November 2023; February 2024
- Location: Veracruz
- Instruction language: English; the organizer also speaks Spanish
- Instruction level: all levels
Get a solid foundation to teach yoga and deepen your practice on this yoga teacher training course in Mexico.
You’ll be focusing on Soma Yoga, which is not a new style of yoga, but a way of relating to the body that brings more awareness to the symbiotic relationships that we hold inside and outside ourselves.
You’ll be staying in a single occupancy tent with a pad, sheets, and pillows – all provided by the organizer. There is no electricity on site, which is located in the middle of the Cloud Forest in the town of Xico, Veracruz.
You’ll join daily yoga practices, breathwork, meditation, and pranayama sessions, and learn about the microbiome, anatomy, yoga philosophy, chakras, and more. You’ll also practice permaculture on site and off site and take place in two Temazcal ceremonies (traditional sweat lodge).
Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.
On Saturdays, you’ll have a free day during which you can go to the organic market and explore the nearest towns.
You’ll enjoy delicious home-made meals. The food is mostly vegetarian with the option to choose vegan, too. You’ll be served three meals each day, except on Saturdays (when only breakfast is provided).
Kindly book your flight to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) or General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER). You can take a bus from either airport to Xalapa Bus Central. The transfer to/from the bus stop is included in the package.
15-Day Transformative RYT200 Program on Isla Mujeres
- Price: from US$2,350 for 14 nights
- Availability: Select dates in April, May, June & July 2023
- Location: Isla Mujeres
- Instruction language: English; the organizer also speaks Norwegian, Spanish & Swedish
- Instruction level: All levels
Retreat to the unmatchable tranquility of Isla Mujeres and join a transformative experience honoring the shift you are seeking. Enjoy picturesque beaches, warm waters, and rich culture while enhancing your yoga practice.
You’ll stay in apartments on the Kootenay Yoga School property. The property includes a lush garden, an outdoor yoga shala, a dining space, and a pool. The accommodation is simple and eco-friendly, and you have a choice of private and shared rooms.
The package includes three home-cooked plant-based meals daily.
The 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified course is designed to deepen your practice and give you the tools to guide you in becoming a yoga teacher. The course covers Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative styles.
The daily program includes the practice of asanas, pranayama, meditation, and various discussions. The topics covered include teaching and methodology, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, ethics, and lifestyle.
The closest airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN) and the transfer is available for an additional cost.
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*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
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