57 Day 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bocas Del Toro

Facilities

Dedicate yourself to your practice in this transformative 500-hour registered yoga teacher training course in Panama with international yoga instructors, Brianna and Mimi. This thorough, yet rigorous course provides the best immersive yogic experience transforming you from beginner stages of practice to an advanced and refined practitioner by merging the 200 and 300-hour curriculum for your 500-hour RYT certification.

Well Daily is excited to take you to this magical land of breath-taking sunsets, vibrant food, beautiful beaches, tropical gardens, and much more. Brianna Persall, yoga instructor, Well Daily founder, and Mimi Adeogba, international yoga instructor, lifestyle coach, and podcaster, will be there to lead this transformative experience - one that will guide you to tap into the power of your deepest intuition and embodiment while soaking up sacred energies.

Certification

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

Pre-requisite

Some exposure to yoga through public classes or videos, with a minimum of two years of practice. Practice need not be consistent (for example one to three days a week). No prior teacher training certificate is required.

What will you learn in the course?

Well Daily + Swadhyaya Yoga School has designed courses in the most comprehensive and unique way, empowering you to stand apart as an inspired yoga teacher. The path of yoga is steeped in tradition and has been evolving and cultivating awareness and mindfulness practices among spiritual aspirants for millennia. The 500-hour training is comprised of taking the 200-hour and the 300-hour sequentially. The 200-hour curriculum establishes the postures for the students and introduces Sanskrit terms for each asana (beginner to intermediate instruction).

In addition, students are encouraged to understand and utilize Sanskrit terms, in addition to English terms, when referring to each posture. The 300-hour curriculum builds on your technical skills and helps you elevate your approach to teaching. The Hatha yoga modules accentuate yogic philosophy and understanding how to bring all eight limbs of your yoga practice to life while providing opportunities to learn and experience what it means to be an inspiring yoga instructor who helps bring true transformation to students' lives.

What does the syllabus include?

• Yoga philosophy: Introduction to yogic lifestyle in modern times, historical evolution of yoga, paths of yoga, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, introduction to Hatha yoga Pradipika
• Anatomy and physiology of yoga: Therapeutic benefits of asana and pranayama, precautions, and contraindications on seven key organ systems of the human body
• Asanas: Proper postural alignment, variations of different postures
• Pranayama: Basic breathing practices
• Yoga teaching methodology: Demonstration of asanas and their variations
• Methodology: Classification, cueing, and sequencing of yoga asana, per traditional understanding based on Chakras
• Adjustments of common misalignments, hands-on and verbal assistance techniques
• Mantras, chanting, Mudras, Kriyas, and lesson planning
• Yoga Nidra and meditation
• Teaching practice: Testing and sharing your teaching skills with your co-teachers. (Module 3)
• Career: Business of yoga, communication skills, and safety norms. (Module 3)

Highlights

• Expert yoga instructors: Highly experienced, internationally acclaimed yoga instructors empower you with diverse teaching skills.
• Learn holistic business skills: Gain practical skills in; social media, branding, and marketing to create a purpose-driven brand that attracts your ideal client.
• Cultural experiences: Immerse yourself in the exceptional wonders of Costa Rica and the ancient wisdom.
• Vibrant food: Plant-based, organic, and locally grown to nourish the body, mind, and spirit.

The plan (daily schedule)

Great rising

• 06:30 - 07:00 Herbal tea and Kriyas (cleansing)
• 07:00 - 09:00 Pranayama, mantra chanting, and asana
• 09:00 - 09:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 - 10:45 Human anatomy, physiology, and yoga
• 10:45 - 11:00 Break
• 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga philosophy

Afternoon

• 12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
• 12:45 - 13:45 Library time/self-study
• 13:45 - 14:45 Discussion, teaching methods, adjustments
• 14:45 - 15:00 Break
• 15:00 - 17:00 Pranayama and asana

Evening

• 17:15 - 18:15 Meditation
• 19:00 Dinner

The remainder of your evening can be used for self-study, rest, and rejuvenation. On some nights you will be partaking in special ceremonies such as sound baths, Temazcal, cacao, and moon ceremonies. While your days are relatively full from sunup to sundown, the daily schedule has amply apportioned free time for rest and self-study.

Classes are six days a week and Sundays are rest days, the perfect time to pamper yourself or take in the sights. If you would like some assistance, one of Well Daily’s staff will be happy to make suggestions and assist with arranging activities of your choice. The schedule may vary slightly.

This place is magical and will be your home for the next 57 days, where you will practice at Bird Island Bungalows, a tranquil haven nestled between the tropical jungle and the pristine sandy beach. It’s easy to see beyond the hype as soon as you arrive and feel the warmth of the coast, the people, and the culture.

You will spend each day close to the ocean, watching the mesmerizing sunsets, cooling off in the sea, and feeling the breeze in your hair. Commit to and explore self-inquiry, discipline, and tradition through the union and mastery of breath, meditation, and asana.

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During this training, you will be served daily delicious and healthy meals as well as fresh drinking water and herbal teas. Fresh and local vegetarian food is prepared by loving hands in the on-site kitchen. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tea are all included and will follow the yogic diet.

Sundays are your days to explore the surrounding area. There will be excursions available to waterfalls, hikes, ancient sites, and shopping.

For an additional cost, there are spa treatments available from experienced therapists.

• 2 daily yoga asana classes
• Daily meditation and pranayama and Mantra chanting
• Certificate of completion to register with Yoga Alliance
• Course material and student playbook
• 56 nights accommodation
• 3 delicious and healthy meals daily
• Fresh drinking water and herbal teas
• Local excursions (optional)

• Airfare
• Airport transfer
• Visa
• Travel insurance
• Juice and smoothie bar
• Laundry services

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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.