Trust and Transform: An Intensive 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Winter 2024

We will be hosting a 200 hour yoga teacher training will be held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Costa Rica! This immersive 22 day training allows you to deepen your own practice, as well as learn the foundations of Yoga and how to intelligently structure a yoga class- both energetically and anatomically. We will be nestled in bungalow style cabinas, practicing in an open air yoga studio, and relaxing by an infinity pool with a view of the Pacific. All meals are prepared by the in house, vegetarian chef. 

This 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training course is designed to give students a strong foundation in Yoga and Meditation, in a private group setting,  and offer personal support along the way. Our early morning sadhana will consist of an extended, complete yoga practice, beginning with grounding breath work, a full standing series, restorative postures, and shavasana followed by pranayama and mantra meditation.

We practice and study Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra under the Tantric Tradition, but will still explore the history of yoga, it’s different paths and lineages. There will be a lot of practice, as well as lecture, discussion, activities, journaling and practice teaching. Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) Yin yoga and restorative Yoga will also be weaved into the schedule. We will study the Yamas and Niyamas, Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita along with how to incorporate yogic tradition in to your modern day life. This training will focus on preparing you to teach classes, both in person and online, but will also take you deeper into your own practice by offering invaluable ancient techniques that can help deepen your self study. We explore not only the anatomy of the postures, but also the energetics of Yoga Asana, both in individual postures and in sequencing. We will dive into energetic anatomy, exploring the intricate systems of Chakras, Nadis and the Prana Vayus. This training also includes practical training in Business and Ethics, with a new section that prepares you to teach online. In this immersion we study and incorporate Ayurveda, which is the sister science to Yoga, the Science of life. You’ll learn key concepts to live a more balanced lifestyle, identify your own imbalances, and learn tools to identify the needs of your students. 

At Sukha we truly believe in the lifestyle and practice of yoga and it's philosophy. One of the most important aspects of being a good teacher is dedication to the practice and deep self study. We believe the best teachers are also students, making a commitment to practice and learn throughout their life. The physical practice can at times be strenuous, and although we welcome all levels of ability, trusting in the process and experiencing transformation can take time, so we recommend you have a few years of practicing yoga.  Students should expect to come out of this training with a deeper knowledge of the self, yoga philosophy, anatomy, yoga ethics and lifestyle, and the ability to guide a safe and effective yoga class. This 200 hour training is designed to give the foundation to understand the depth of what yoga is. That being said, asana is a small part of the practice, but a great way to get people interested and excited. We will spend a lot of time understanding healthy movement patterns and alignment principals so that you can guide others through the practice with confidence. We will also go deep into the study of Prana- our vital life force, and how to enhance and balance flow through Asana, Pranayama, Mantra and Meditation. You will receive a certificate from the school, which will allow you to register through Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 

 Vermont Residents: We accept non-degree grants from VSAC to help cover the cost of tuition. 

Early Bird Investment: $3,800 

this includes:

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course and manual with experienced teachers

22 Nights in a shared Bungalow Cabina at Mary’s Mountain Retreat Center in Costa Rica

3 Vegetarian meals provided daily

Use of Infinity Pool 

200 hour International Yoga Teacher Certification upon completion of course requirements

Reach out to us to ask any questions and reserve your spot!

Lead Facilitators: Cilla and Noah Weisman co-teach this training together. Both have extensive training and experience in the Yoga Tradition. Together, they combine their knowledge to offer you an in-depth immersive training experience. (see about us).

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