21 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Chrissy Lefavour in Samana, Dominican Republic
Intensive Yoga Teacher Training in Dominican Republic
Rise + Vibe offers 200 and 300 hour certifications, and continuing education for registered yoga teachers with their Beyond certification! Their training is internationally recognized by Yoga Alliance, with 5-star reviews on all platforms. Consider joining Rise + Vibe for this 200-hour YTT intensive in a Caribbean Paradise. This yoga teacher training opportunity is at the stunning Hacienda Cocuyo in Samana, Dominican Republic, with Chrissy Lefavour and the Rise + Vibe School of Yoga.
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Highlights
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Daily yoga classes
- Yoga anatomy/physiology, philosophy, and history classes
- Lineage and humanities classes
- Teaching essentials and practice teaching
- Daily meals
- 20 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
20 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Internet access
- Library
Hacienda Cocuyo is more than an Eco-Hotel; It's a natural refuge immersed in a dreamlike landscape. Surrounded by lush mountains and palm trees and with impressive views of the Samaná Bay, the hotel integrates perfectly with the environment that surrounds it through the use of sustainable materials and construction.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Yoga teacher training standards
Yoga Alliance - Rise + Vibe School of Yoga is internationally recognized by Yoga Alliance. All of the trainings follow these high standards, along with their mission to elevate each student's practice to the next level. They’re raising the vibration of YTT by offering dynamic and diverse trainings that cultivate teachings of openness, curiosity, and discipline.
Curriculum
The content of the training falls into the 5 categories of study framed by Yoga Alliance.
Technique, training + practice - YTT1
Styles are founded in the Ashtanga and Vinyasa lineages, with an intention to introduce complementary styles like Yin, Restorative, Kids Yoga + many different meditation practices, including mantra + pranayama. These hours are spent practicing yoga: asana, pranayama, mudra, mantra, and more.
Anatomy + physiology - YTT2
Studying the human anatomy on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. From the anatomical systems of the body, to maps of prana running along our nervous system and the mind/brain connection, topics here are currently relevant and always evolving as Western + Eastern sciences start to work more closely side by side.
Humanities + philosophy - YTT3
The history of yoga is rich and deep. They know that it is incredibly valuable and important to be successful teachers of yoga. These hours are spent discussing the Yama + Niyama, historical context, classical texts/philosophies, cultural appropriation vs appreciation, and meaningful mindsets.
Professional essentials + teaching method - YTT4
In the name “yoga teacher training,” this is where you break down safety, lesson planning, business, marketing, client relations, standards of practice, and much, much more. You’ll leave the Rise + Vibe training with resources and knowledge moving into the modern yoga world, and these skills are valuable to all people, even if you don’t plan to pursue yoga teaching professionally.
Independent study - YTT5
Every person comes to YTT for a different reason. This part of your training is personal and unique, time spent journaling, taking other classes, reading on your own, and preparing for your graduation. Why are you here? Both in YTT + the world? How is yoga relevant to you? Each student will be expected to start graduation prep about halfway through their training, and you’ll discuss the together!
Class day schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 06:00 - 07:00 Meditation
- 07:00 - 08:30 Morning asana (usually Ashtanga or Vinyasa)
- 08:30 - 09:30 YTT topics: asana anatomy, sequencing, Sanskrit, etc.
- 09:30 Brunch
- 10:00 - 11:00 Break – siesta, swim, study, sleep
- 11:00 - 17:00 YTT categories: anatomy/physiology, philosophy, history, lineage, humanities, teaching essentials, practice teaching, and more (includes a 30-minute break daily)
- 17:00 - 18:15 Evening asana
- 18:15 - 18:45 Meditation
- 18:45 Dinner is served!
Instructors
Chrissy Lefavour
Chrissy is passionate about teaching yoga and sharing it with the world. She began teaching in 2012 but has always loved to travel. Her trips are packed with adventure and balanced with rejuvenation, while her teaching style encourages students towards daily practice. Classes include mantra, pranayama, philosophy, physiology, history and asana. She loves Ashtanga and mantra. Chrissy is an E-RYT500, recognized at the highest level with Yoga Alliance. When she is not practicing yoga, she is climbing a mountain or surfing, horseback riding, writing poetry, or at home with her husband and 2 cats.
Location
The training will take place in Samana, Dominican Republic.
Food
Breakfast and dinner are served daily, with snacks, juices, tea, coffee, and water available throughout the day.
Rise + Vibe always does its best to cater to your needs with the diet. While the menu is always fresh, local, and super healthy, they understand each body requires certain specialties to sustain and thrive. You’ll receive an entry survey before arrival to specify all dietary preferences.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Naturopathic
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Paleo diet
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course, 200 hours included. Ask about the 300 hour option, hybrid with virtual training.
- 3 weeks YTT course
- 20 nights accommodation in a private or shared room occupancy
- Breakfast + dinner daily, with snacks, juices, tea, coffee, and water all day long
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Las Américas International Airport
94 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Rise + Vibe can gladly set up your airport transfers for a safe and easy arrival! SDQ is the closest airport (Las Americas Intl Airport in Santo Domingo), and a taxi costs about 150 USD and 3.5 hours of your time.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% 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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