200-Hour All-Inclusive Yoga Teacher Training in the Costa Rican Jungle

Each day at this training starts with a yoga class in the middle of the jungle. The private, octagonal deck is screened in, so you're surrounded by nature without the bugs, and you can hear the waterfall below. Mornings set the tone for the day—there's something about practicing in that environment that makes the poses feel different. After breakfast, you'll move into lectures and workshops, often held by the pool or on the ocean-view balcony. The curriculum covers the eight limbs of yoga from the Yoga Sutras, history, Sanskrit terms, anatomy and physiology, sequencing, adjustments, and practice teaching. You'll also explore esoteric anatomy—chakras, nadis, koshas, and pancha prana—so this is not just about learning poses but understanding yoga on a deeper level.

Ashley and Kerri split the teaching between them. Ashley has been teaching since 2014 and is an ERYT 500 with 700 hours of formal training. She started her practice after chemotherapy for Hodgkin's Lymphoma and has been living in Costa Rica for a decade. Kerri has been practicing since 2000, is a 500-hour YACEP, and also works as a Reiki master and holistic therapist. They each bring different strengths—Ashley is calm and articulate, Kerri is energetic and intuitive—and their 'yin and yang' approach gives you a well-rounded perspective. The schedule includes study days at the beach and interactive learning sessions that keep things varied.

The villa itself is a highlight. All rooms have air conditioning, which is huge in the tropics, and there's a pool, a large balcony, and the yoga deck right in the jungle. Meals are homemade, mostly from locally sourced ingredients, and the food gets consistently high marks from past students. There's a strong emphasis on community—students live together, eat together, and practice together, so you often leave with a new 'yoga family.' With only 12 spots per training, it's an intimate setting where you'll get to know everyone and receive personalized feedback on your teaching.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off (from Quepos airport XQP) - 16 nights accommodation in a beautiful luxury villa in the lush jungle - All rooms have air conditioning - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free friendly, with options for meat as well) - Fruit and snacks available all day - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Teacher training course and certification - Daily practice in private, luxurious, octagonal yoga deck enclosed with screen, nestled in the jungle, with waterfall view - Yoga Alliance International approved certificate upon successful completion - Specialized workshops - School t-shirt/tote bag - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters to use during training - Course Manual - Pre and post retreat support from our team - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers (from SJO - optional shuttle at extra cost) - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee