7 Day 200-Hour Hybrid Multi-style Yoga Teacher Training in Boquete, Panama
Hybrid Online and In Person Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training in Panama
This is a fusion training. Some learning will be done before the training and some post training. This gives those with limited time an opportunity to complete their YTT. Pre training assignments include readings and posture analysis. Post retreat assignment is a take home open book final to reflect on your learnings. Take your practice to the next level by immersing yourself in the journey of yoga! Whether you are just beginning your practice or have an advanced practice, desire to teach or simply want to enhance your practice, the training will surely create a beautiful shift in your life and expand you beyond measure in self-love, self-awareness, abundance, gratitude, joy, and clarity of your vision.
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Highlights
- 140 hours at your own pace
- 7 day residential yoga teacher training
- Mandatory pre and post assignment to get certified
- Katherine Sophia is a Master Yogini with over 15 years of teaching experience
- Be embraced by the lush beauty of Boquete as it surrounds you in calming energy
- Experience the healing powers of Breathe & Believe connected breathwork sessions
- Unite & expand with your yoga family and make connections that last a lifetime
- Leave feeling fully empowered to teach with your authentic style and voice
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
7 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Golf course
- Health Club
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Labyrinth
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Beauty salon
- Child care
- Conference room
- Convenience / grocery store
- Dry cleaning
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair salon
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
Nestled in nature, Valle Escondido Wellness Resort is the ultimate location to breathe, to be, to expand and live life to the fullest. Valle Escondido Wellness Resort has all the luxuries you desire to completely align and embody your true essence of health, joy and peace.
Features
- Full Service Holistic Spa & Salon
- State of the Art Gym
- Indoor heated pool & outdoor pool
- Nature labyrinth next to a flowing river
- Lava Rock Dry Sauna
- Eucalyptus Steam Room
- Meditation Fountain
- Golf Course, Driving Range & Mini-golf
- Tennis & Racquetball Courts
- On-site organic gardens & greenhouses
- Three restaurants with both casual & fine dining to cater to a variety of dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free cuisine.
- Spiritual Center/Chapel
- Lake with paddle boats
Your luxury accommodation
During your retreat, you will be hosted at Valle Escondido in the YiA International Penthouse Condo where you can feel right at home. Each guest will have their own private room, access to a fully stocked kitchen and gorgeous nature views.
Guests also have the option to explore other accommodation options both on or off property that best suit their needs and desires. Cost would depend on the selection of your choice. Whatever you need, we have you covered. Guests are also welcome to travel with loved ones and pets.
Please advise if you have any food or pet allergies prior to your arrival.
Gym services
Thestate of the art gym has everything you need to stay in shape and support your fitness routine. We have a variety of free weights, weight machines, crossfit equipment and an elliptical, treadmill and stationary bike. You will also find mats, straps, exercise balls, kettleballs, TRX suspension training equipment and much more! We also offer personal training and group classes such as yoga, water aerobics and circuit training.
Hakuna Matata
At Hakuna Matata shop, you will find a unique collection of timeless handmade treasures, a selection of delectable food and drinks, accessories, attire and much more.
Program
How the training works
You will need to complete 140 hours online training at your own pace.
These pre-and post assignments are mandatory
About the training
During the training, not only will you explore the physical aspects of a yoga practice such as alignment, adjustments, transitions, peak pose sequencing class design, and anatomy, but you will also explore the spiritual aspects of yoga and discuss ancient yoga philosophy empowering you to find your path and truth.
This training is led by YiA Yoga's founder, Katherine Sophia, and is supported by other YiA YOGA trainers & guest teachers.
Skill level
All YiA Yoga's trainings are open to yogis of all levels as they empower you to work with your current design, its strengths, and weaknesses. If you can breathe, you can join!
Yoga styles
The primary foundation of the course is Vinyasa flow, but students will be encouraged to create their own unique classes that most support their authentic voice and style. The training has produced teachers guiding students through Yin, Ashtanga, Bikram, Restorative, Power, Gentle, AcroYoga, Yoga for Kids, and many more.
Program
Take your practice to the next level by immersing yourself in the exploration of yoga. Whether you are just beginning your practice or have an advanced practice, this training will surely create a beautiful shift in your life and expand you beyond measure on your journey with yoga. Upon completion, you will become an internationally recognized registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, the world's largest non-profit yoga certification and training organization expanding over 160 countries. You will also leave feeling deeper in love with yourself and the world around you with a clearer vision of your future.
The experience
Personal growth
YiA Yoga will inspire you to “be the change you wish to see in this world.” During the training, you will have the opportunity to reflect and connect with your highest self, the part of you that knows the sky is the limit, the part of you that sees the beauty within yourself and others, the part of you that makes your dreams, hopes, and visions a reality.
Spiritual connection
This training is designed to be suitable for people of all religious and spiritual backgrounds. YiA Yoga fully respects and honors individual belief systems. The aim is not to “convert” you into anything. It is rather to inspire you to be the best version of yourself. If you believe in a higher power, this training will connect you more to your own higher power and your highest self. Together, we will practice the power of love and gratitude, which crosses all cultures, religions, and philosophies.
Creativity through Vinyasa
The primary style of yoga you will learn is Vinyasa yoga. It is one of the more creative types of yoga and is a perfect base for all other forms. If you can teach a Vinyasa class, expanding to teaching other forms of yoga is easy. Vinyasa can be soft and gentle or powerful and intense. It is whatever you want it to be. You as a teacher can express your creativity through practice and personalize your class to express who you are and what you represent.
Vinyasa is a beautiful dance that comes together through sun salutations. During the training, you will also expand your knowledge of the various forms of yoga by participating in a variety of different styles of classes.
Yoga anatomy and physiology
You will explore the relationship between yoga anatomy and physiology that will support you in guiding your students safely and effectively and will empower you to create well-rounded and balanced classes using peak pose sequencing. There will be an inside look at a collection of the most important foundational poses that together comprise the full range of the body’s expression to give you a better understanding of the movements involved using full-color, detailed anatomical illustrations.
Yoga adjustments
YiA Yoga believes that one key to being an exceptional yoga teacher is being able to support your students in their practice by taking their postures to their full expression safely. There will be a hands-on approach to teaching you, not only the anatomy of the posture but how to get them into proper alignment using effective adjustment techniques.
You will also develop clear and concise communication skills, learn to fully observe your students in their practice, and communicate what they need to hear to deepen their own experience. Lastly, you will discover the beauty and power of body awareness through various meditations, pranayamas, and exercises.
Build on your strengths as a teacher
Your ability to create change within yourself and in the world depends upon your courage, commitment, authenticity, and connection. By exploring your strengths and deeply connecting to your highest self, you will empower others to do the same. There is no greater gift you can give than allowing your light to shine as brightly as possible, as it inspires others to do the same.
Each yoga teacher has something exceptional to offer their students. Together, you will tap into examining your personal strengths and using them as a foundation for developing your individual teaching styles allowing you to fully experience the joy, art, and science of being a yoga teacher.
Meditation
The founder and director of YiA Yoga, Katherine Sophia, credits much of her focus and success - both worldly and in the spiritual realms - to the practice of meditation and visualization using the law of attraction as a strong foundation. During this training, you will have the opportunity to dive into this magnificent, life-impacting, powerful practice with her, and learn how you can incorporate meditation and visualization into your own life assisting you in fulfilling your dreams and desires. As you develop and expand your personal meditation practice, you will be inspired to guide your students to theirs.
Yoga philosophy
The practice of yoga goes back thousands of years but has only exploded across the world just recently. You will look into the most significant historical yogic texts, giving you a deeper understanding of the foundation of yoga and flow through time to bring you to the present moment of what it means to be a yogi in the 21st century.
Sample daily schedule
- 07:00 - 09:00 Perfecting your daily rituals (the first two-hour are self-guided using transformational tools of your choice - gratitude journalling, soul journalling, meditation, yoga, dance, exercise, nature, breathwork, etc.)
- 09:00 - 09:30 Guided group meditation
- 09:30 - 12:00 Morning transformation session
- 11:30 - 12:30 Morning movement
- 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 17:00 Afternoon transformation session
- 17:00 - 18:30 Break
- 18:30 - 19:30 Self-guided evening session and homework
Included excursions
- Hot Springs Adventure
- Waterfall Hike
- Canyon Adventure
Instructors
Katherine Sophia
Katherine Sophia is a passion-driven social entrepreneur on a mission to be of service to the divine light that exists within each and every one of us. She is an international humanitarian, teacher, motivational speaker, spiritual consultant, and aspiring author. Her work has taken her all over the globe and she has been in service in 50 plus countries on five continents. She has provided guidance to thousands of individuals on their journey within using a variety of healing modalities. She works with people of all religions and spiritual belief systems.
Location
Online training
This course includes 140 hours online at your own pace
Onsite training
Allow yourself to be swept away by the allure of Boquete. The charm of this location is most profoundly felt in its calming energy, breathtaking nature and picturesque landscapes. Boquete is nestled in a lush green forest sprinkled with a bouquet of color and an abundance of wildlife, waterfalls, flowing rivers, exotic birds, butterflies, hot springs and rainbows.
In Boquete, there is always an orchestra of bird song and sounds of nature to remind you that you are part of something magical and alive. It has the power to activate a feeling of connectedness within you and all around you. It offers a safe space to rest and rejuvenate and a lifestyle where you get to slow down and simply be with all that is, free of traffic and noise of the hustle and bustle.
Woven with threads of tranquility, Boquete is also the ecotourism capital of outdoor adventure creating an exquisite blend that caters to the diverse desires of its residents and visitors that make it equally enticing for those in search of adventure. As you wonder the enchanting paths of town, the welcoming smiles of locals and a fusion of cultures can instantly captivate your heart and embody a sense of belonging that transcends borders.
Boquete boasts a wonderful sense of community where shared experiences foster an inclusive atmosphere making forming friendships and connections an easeful endeavor. The vibrant expat community forms a harmonious mosaic of diverse backgrounds, unified by a bond rooted in their collective admiration for the town’s innate beauty and undeniable charm.
Features
Activities
- Health Club
- Hot spring
- Kayaking
- Massage
- Mountain biking
- Reiki
- Spa
- Steam room
- Temazcal
- Trail running
- Whale watching
- Zip lining
General
- Yoga studio
- Pet friendly
- Patio
Services
- ATM / banking
- Baby sitting
- Car rental
- Free parking
Food
Mouthwatering Gourmet High Vibrational Food
The meal plan gives you the best of both worlds. Not only will you have healthy delicious breakfasts designed just for you according to your Ayurvedic Body Type, dietary needs and goals of the retreat, but we also give you the opportunity to sample a taste of Panama and all the culinary delights it has to offer.
The menu includes a plethora of flavors from all over the world that will fill your body with energy, health and vibrancy. The specialized private chefs can accommodate to your dietary needs including but not limited to vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free and raw foodists.
All meals out will be at your own cost. Guests will also have access to a fully stocked kitchen.
Nearby restaurants
There are more restaurants per capita in Boquete than anywhere else in Panama! Whatever you crave, they have it! Whether you desire an evening of fine dining or an inexpensive quick meal you can find restaurants featuring local and international cuisine including: Mexican, Italian, Peruvian, American, Chinese, Argentinian, Japanese, and of course delicious Panamanian. It also hosts several adorable coffee and chocolate shops and an abundance of delicious bakeries.
Dining at Valle Escondido Wellness Resort
The restaurants offer a farm to table concept using nutrient dense products grown at La Vida Organica to ensure the highest quality ingredients free of pesticides using hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponics techniques.
Sabor Escondido nestled next to a flowing river and surrounded by nature, Sabor Escondido offers an indoor & outdoor dining concept. The menu offers a plethora of options for all dietary needs and desires. The food is beautifully plated and designed to create an explosion of flavors in your mouth to keep you coming back for more.
La Cantina offers a more casual dining experience where you can indulge in delicious mouthwatering appetizers and delectable drinks.
Terra Lounge is a vegan and kosher friendly restaurant. It is an organic plant based culinary concept set in an environment that makes you feel like you are at home with a fireplace and library that hosts a selection of books to inspire health in mind, body and spirit.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Halal
- Seafood
- Naturopathic
- Fruitarian
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Paleo diet
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
The myriad of activities offered are abundant, from hiking cloud-kissed volcanos, soaking the day away in a natural hot spring or winding down sipping an icy mocktail admiring the sunset on the beach.
Activities in Boquete
Hiking, whitewater rafting, birding, butterfly gardens, honey making tours, coffee tastings, chocolate tours, atv tours, scooter rentals, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, cycling, cliff jumping, waterfall repelling, horseback riding, zip-lining, cooking classes, exotic animal refugee center, goat farm tours with cheese making classes, culinary tours and much more!
Day Trip Adventures
Sailing, diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, surfing, paddle boarding, jet skiing, cacao farm tours, swimming with bioluminescence, whale watching, baby turtle releases, manatee tours, swimming with dolphins and sharks.
Fitness
Yoga for all levels, crossfit, spin classes, swim jet pool, Zumba, walking and hiking groups, breathwork, meditation, watsu, circuit training, Pilates, functional training, belly dancing, freestyle dance, ecstatic dance, boxing, barre, tai chi, qi-gong.
Spa treatments
La Vida Spa
Supporting you to live your life with optimal health and well-being.
Allow La Vida Spa to caress and decompress you into a space of pure relaxation and rejuvenation. La Vida Spa is here to pamper you and remind you of the serenity, well being and stillness that lies within you. La Vida offers a wide variety of treatments and packages to delight your bodies needs and desires. Join them to breathe, to be, and to deeply connect with the inner wisdom that flows through every cell of your very being. During your experience you will be hosted in a beautifully designed peaceful environment that is meticulously maintained for your comfort. All spa guests will also have access to robes, sandals, water infusions, teas and fruits.
Massages
- Relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone massage, craniofacial, prenatal, couples massage, lymphatic drainage, sport massage, foot reflexology, watsu and physiotherapy.
Wraps
Volcanic clay, algae, water lily, and anti-stress.
Facials
Deep cleaning, anti-aging, moisturizing, and luminous vitamin C.
Hands & Feet
Manicure, pedicure, and polish change.
Waxing
Eyebrows, lip, underarm, face, arms, legs and bikini.
What's included
- 140 hours online training (at your own paced) with mandatory pre and post assignment
- 60 hours on-site training
- 7 day on site training
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily guided meditation
- Breathe & Believe connected breathwork sessions
- Waterfall hike
- Graduation ceremony
- Natural hot spring water blessing
- 6 nights accommodation
- Direct teaching experience
- E-RYT 500-hour master-level lead trainer
- YiA YOGA training manual
What's not included
- Additional excursions and activities
- Spa treatments
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Lunch and dinner (unless you choose a meal plan)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 45 per person
Enrique Malek International Airport
42 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Boquete is Enrique Malek airport in David (DAV), which is an hour's flight from Panama City, Panama. Transfer to and from the airport is available upon request for the cost of 45 USD. It is a 45-minute ride to the retreat location.
There are two airlines that fly from Panama City to David, Copa & Air Panama. If you arrive to Panama City at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and are flying to David with Air Panama, you will need to take a taxi to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert Airport (PAC), which is around 25- 45 minutes away depending on the time of day and may take additional time if traffic is backed up. If you are flying Copa, you will fly out of the same airport. You should allow at least 3 hours between landing at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and getting to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert Airport (PAC) or bus station because of customs, immigration, and the journey within Panama City.
Eight major US cities offer direct, cheap, daily flights to Panama City: Los Angeles, New York, Newark, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Orlando. You can also fly directly from Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, and other locations around Europe.
Panama City, Panama, and San Jose, Costa Rica are the same distance from Boquete, so YiA Yoga suggests checking prices for both locations, but be aware that flights to David from San Jose are less frequent and usually route through Panama City. If you plan to take the bus, San Jose could be the cheaper option.
A taxi from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to a hotel in the Panama City center should cost around 25 to 35 USD.
Arrival by bus
From Panama City or San Jose to Boquete it is approximately six to eight hours by bus or car.
From David to Boquete it is approximately 45 to 60 minutes by bus, taxi, or shuttle.
If you want to take a bus to David from Panama City, you first have to take a taxi from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or from your hotel in Panama City to Albrook bus terminal.
Busses depart Panama City to David almost every hour, so you do not have to pre-book your journey. The only dates when you will not be able to easily catch a bus is when it is a Panamanian National Holiday. The first bus departs every day at 6:00 a.m. and the last one departs at 3:00 a.m.
Arrival by shuttle
You may also rent a car in Panama City and drive to Boquete. This is a good option for those who feel comfortable driving in other countries, but may be overwhelming to drivers who are not familiar with driving in foreign countries.
Budget, Alamo, and Dollar Rent a Car have offices in David.
YiA can arrange private shuttles from your arrival airport in Panama City directly to Boquete for 450 USD. You will walk off the flight and have your very own bi-lingual tour guide waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. No taxis, no airport transfers, no hassles. And, you can make stops along the way whenever you would like! To book a transfer, send an inquiry today.
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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