“The pose begins when you want it to end”
10 Day 100-Hour Yin and Nidra Yoga Teacher Training in Montezuma, Puntarenas Province
Aves Hotel & Resort - Retreat Center, 200 meters west of Sun Trail Canopy, Montezuma, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica
Join School Yoga Institute in Costa Rica for this 10-day, nine-night, 100-hour Yin and Nidra yoga teacher training. Take the practice of Yin to a deeper level, with longer practice, meditation, and deep internal monologue combined with the practice of Nidra, past life regression, and ceremony.
Meet the instructors
Inka & Colynn
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Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Daily Yin or Restorative asana
- Daily meditation and yoga Nidra practice
- Yin yoga anatomy: the styles, the body, the fascia
- Yoga Nidra theory in practice: nervous system and koshas
- Trauma sensitivity
- 9 nights accommodation
- Daily locally sourced meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
9 days with instruction
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
You will stay in Aves Hotel and Resort - Retreat Center sharing a room with three people, with your friend or partner, or having your own room. Laundry is available off-site.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
Blooming into being
Everyone knows how magical Yin yoga is. Practitioners travel inwards, sit with the uncomfortable and with their shadows, and they pass through. They breathe and grow, like a lotus flower deeply rooted in the muddy water, reaching to the surface to bloom.
To this blissful practice, School Yoga Institute has now added the jewel to the lotus flower: the yoga Nidra, or the practice of yogic sleep. Yoga Nidra is a way to reset the nervous system and shift deeper subconscious patterns and beliefs.
After this training, you will have the knowledge of how the different ancient wisdoms of shamanism from Peru, Ayurveda from India, and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help in understanding the practice of Yin in mental and physical levels. You will understand how different ancient wisdoms and maps can be introduced into your own practice and into your teachings, as well as how to create an intention and weave that into your class.
You will experience:
- Daily meditation practice
- Daily Yin asana or Restorative asana
- Daily yoga Nidra practice
- Yin yoga anatomy: the styles, the body, the fascia
- Continuing learning Traditional Chinese Medicine: practices and sequencing classes
- Yoga Nidra theory in practice: nervous system and koshas
- Teaching yoga Nidra and create own Nidras
- Art of relaxation
- Trauma sensitivity
- Experience ceremonies
- Healing work through past life regression
Daily schedule
- 06:30 - 08:30 Meditation and Yin asana
- 08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 13:00 Yin, Nidra theory
- 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Dharma talk
- 16:00 - 18:00 Nidra / Restorative practice
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
- 19:00 - 20:00 Regression
Instructors
Inka Gutierrez
2 Certificates
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Inka is serving her life purpose of sharing love and light through yoga. Vinyasa Flow is her soul practice and Inka’s flows are strong and creative. She enjoys guiding people on a journey through Yin yoga allowing the yogis to get deeper into their being and finding the connection on a soul level through Restorative asana practice. Inka completed her RYT 200 in Shanghai, China (Body & Soul Yoga) and RYT 500 in Peru with School Yoga Institute. She is a world traveler having practiced, retreated, and workshopped all over the world, which has inspired and influenced greatly her teaching style.
Colynn Vosburgh
Colynn has practiced yoga for over 19 years, and chose to increase her knowledge of yoga by attending a teacher training over five years ago, that coincidently started at the same time her short list to medical school came through. It was apparent to her almost immediately that medical school was not the answer to healthcare burnout, living her passion, supporting people in self-healing and empowering women. Fresh out of yoga teacher training, Colynn was asked to teach the anatomy portion of a YTT and it wasn’t long until medical school and nursing were history.
Location
The course will take place in Montezuma, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Montezuma is considered one of the most biodiverse places on earth and is located just 30 minutes from the incredible town of Santa Teresa. This area is filled with monkeys, exotic birds, sea turtles, and an abundance of quiet beaches and bohemian vibes. The activities in this area of the world are endless - explore butterfly sanctuaries and adventure off-grid to find hidden waterfalls.
The deserted beaches in Montezuma stretch for miles and offer world-class surfing. This small town has a lot to offer from artisan markets to unique restaurant options including both local and international options. Make sure to visit the neighboring town of Santa Teresa and check out their incredible offerings including health stores with natural products, and many different types of organic produce.
Distances
- Santa Teresa - 30 minutes
Why choose Costa Rica for your yoga teacher training?
Pura Vida, a Spanish phrase used often in Costa Rica means “a way of life”. A Costa Rica yoga teacher training is the perfect setting to connect to the purity of life essence through an immersion in the abundance of Costa Rica’s beauty. At School Yoga Institute they are passionate about facilitating soulful connections that allow students to drop into an awareness of their own divine nature. Costa Rica is known as the happiest and most sustainable country on Earth!
People, culture, and way of being
At any one of the gorgeous Costa Rica locations, you’ll be deeply immersed in the bounty of Pacha Mama. If you have the time, there’s plenty to explore. The Mantra ‘Pura Vida’ echoes through the life of people here, the essence of living a pure life is pivotally Costa Rica’s cultural appeal. The easy-going lifestyle is the perfect opportunity to discover the freedom within your heart, tap into the lightness of being and rediscover the truth of your passions. During the yoga teacher training, they intentionally embrace the art of a yogic lifestyle through yogic purification techniques, self-inquiry, and connection to nature. Though the teacher training can be an intense period of self-discovery, taking this training immersed in Costa Rica’s rich culture also allows the opportunity to come back to the simplicity of being and living with a true heart.
Connection to nature
Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise! Costa Rica has only 0.03% of the world’s landmass but is estimated to contain 5% of the world’s biodiversity making it one of the most biodiverse places on earth. Costa Rica is home to a uniquely rich variety of flora and fauna and diverse wildlife including the three-toed sloth, red-eyed tree frogs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, and the quetzal bird. A quarter of the land is made up of national parks and protected jungles where nature thrives.
Costa Rica offers a variety of landscapes, microclimates, and something for everyone. Whether it is an adventure, enjoying some of the best surfing, hiking epic cloud forests, volcanoes, and rainforests, or simply allowing nature to slip you into a deep state of relaxation that you are seeking, the path is sure to lead to a wildly wonderful experience.
Food
Food in Costa Rica
It’s safe to say at SYI they’re a team of foodies, nourishing the bodies and sustaining a yogic diet is one aspect of the training that students particularly enjoy as this training allows them to explore a vegan / vegetarian diet possibly for the first time. In Costa Rica, this is easy to do with the abundance of fresh tropical fruits and vegetables that fuel the training with an emphasis on the purification of mind, body, and spirit.
All of the locations have a team of dedicated chefs who provide 3 soul-nourishing meals a day, as much as possible they source local and organic produce and offer a mix of local and international dishes. Most meals are served buffet-style. You’ll be introduced to the flavors of Costa Rica with dishes such as Gallo Pinto, Casado, Arroz con Leche de coco (coco milk rice pudding), Sopa Negra, Patacones (fried plantain served with guacamole). They cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- Tuition
- Manual
- Rooming
- 9 nights accommodation
- Locally sourced meals
What's not included
- Travel
- Additional reading materials
- Extras
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SJO
Juan Santamaría International Airport
102 km
Transfer not provided
TMU
Tambor Airport
11 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
Every day at 6:30 a.m., there is a bus from downtown San Jose. The bus station is called “7-10” and it is 15 USD each way. This bus is direct to Cobano (gets on the ferry with you and then you reboard the bus after the ferry ride). From Cobano, you will need to get a bus or taxi to Mal Pais. If you take a bus to Mal Pais, you will need to take a taxi to Aves Resort.
Arrival by shuttle
Shared-ride shuttles provide the best ratio of cost to travel time. Sit back and watch the scenery and leave the driving to the pros. Shared-ride shuttles leave from the San Jose International Airport (SJO) and generally cost around 60 USD each way.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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