“Step into your destiny”
21 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Montezuma, Puntarenas Province
Aves Hotel & Resort - Retreat Center, 200 meters west of Sun Trail Canopy, Montezuma, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training
Join School Yoga Institute on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula surrounded by beaches, rich wildlife, and jungle waterfalls. Located on the southern Pacific Coast, welcome to the perfect setting to recharge and gain a new perspective on life while strengthening your yoga practice. This is much more than a 200-hour course to dive into an entirely new level of awareness!
Meet the instructors
Zach
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Highlights
- 18 days of practice
- 1 or 2 yoga classes per day
- Meditation and pranayama sessions
- Satsang, anatomy, and spiritual lessons
- Special topics and arts of teaching and touch
- 20 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
18 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 or four people, with your friend or partner, or having your own room. Laundry is available off-site.
Program
About the training
School Yoga Institute’s mystical yoga teacher training curriculum is influenced by Peruvian Shamanism, providing students with a unique and spiritually driven course that goes beyond just a certification. Called by the energy of the Costa Rican mountains, ocean, spirits, and each other, they invite you to come and evolve on your spiritual and yogic path. On this profound journey, you will earn your certification and so much more. Upon arrival, they will get you settled into your room and give you a short orientation.
Feel free to check in after 1:00 p.m. or to drop your bags off early and explore until your room is ready. The manual will be provided at the start of the course. Optionally, a neti pot and a tongue scraper are suggested to be used throughout the course. You can purchase these on your own at any health food store. Please also bring any creative tools that enable you to express your gifts such as musical instruments, painting or drawing materials, etc.
Sense of community
Everyone is wholeheartedly accepted and encouraged. They create and hold space where participants feel safe and comfortable. They support the growth and expansion of people’s horizons - physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. As a group, a community, a tribe, and an extended family, you practice and learn to let go.
You allow the world to unfold before you without reaction or judgment. The intention is to guide aspirants through their own healing journey in order to better prepare them for healing others, letting go of anything that holds them back from what their hearts are truly called to do. Together you unveil the true essence and sweet nectar of life.
Books
- SYI Yoga Teacher Training Manual
- Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff - purchase at Amazon or your local bookstore
- Yoga Sutras by Dennis Hill - purchase at Amazon or your local bookstore
Daily schedule
- 06:00 - 09:00 Guided meditation, pranayama, or asana
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and self-sadhana
- 10:00 - 11:00 Spiritual lesson or intention of the day
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga Sutras or yoga anatomy
- 12:00 - 14:00 Snack and self-sadhana
- 14:00 - 15:00 Special topics
- 15:00 - 18:00 Art of teaching and art of touch
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner and self-sadhana
- 19:00 - 20:00 Satsang (sacred circle)
The schedule may vary. Every 5th day is an off day. They will make arrangements to make up any missed days during the program. Typically, it is not a problem and you can get everything completed during the course.
Instructors
Zach Beach
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Zach is a Bay Area-based teacher who leads dynamic and mindful yoga classes. He combines challenging physical postures with eastern wisdom, philosophical lessons, stories of healing, and tips for self-growth, leaving students not just with newfound freedom in their bodies but a renewed perspective on life. He is a certified yoga teacher, Thai massage bodyworker, and sex educator, and he has an MA in East-West psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Zach completed his 200-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher training at the School Yoga Institute.
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
Food
You will be served three delicious gourmet meals per day included in the price. All meals are healthy and prepared by a lovely cook who knows how to make your taste buds smile. Please let School Yoga Institute know of any allergies or dietary restrictions. At Aves, purified water is available.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Santa Teresa or Montezuma has a plethora of days of activities.
- Horseback tours
- Standup paddleboard (SUP) tours
- Ziplining
- Waterfall tours
- Butterfly gardens
- Surf
- Massage, spa services, and crystal healing therapies
- Raw food preparation course
- Beaches
- Tide pools
All extra activities vary in price, most can be arranged through the hotel on arrival or the day before.
What's included
- Training
- 20 nights accommodation
- 3 delicious gourmet meals per day
- Certification of completion
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Additional reading materials or 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 40 to 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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