Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 54 Google reviews of the host, Paraiso Yoga School.

Paraiso Yoga School opened in Sayulita in 2009 and was the first school in town registered with Yoga Alliance. The 21-day training covers the systematic practice of postures from basic to advanced, anatomy and physiology from a yogic viewpoint, pranayama, relaxation and meditation. There is a detailed breakdown of each posture, its modifications and its alignment, and every participant works through practicum modules teaching fellow students.

A typical day starts at 7am with meditation until 8:15, then asana and pranayama until 9:45. Breakfast runs to about 11 or 11:30 depending on the day, followed by a morning lecture from 11:30 to 1:30. After lunch the afternoon is free, then an evening lecture from 3:30 to 5:30 and a personal asana practice from 6 to 7:15. Saturdays and Sundays vary and finish around 2pm.

The teaching team is led by Narayani, who has practised yoga for over 20 years, came to Sayulita in 2006 and opened the school in 2009. Dada has taught yoga and meditation since 1997, trained intensively from 1997 to 2001 in Raja Yoga, Rajadhiraja Yoga and Tantra, graduated as Yoga Acharya in 2001, ran the Ananda Marga Yoga Society of Singapore from 2001 to 2015 and founded the Ánanda Márga Yoga Academy in Singapore in 2007.

Sayulita itself is a surf town on the Nayarit Riviera, about 40 minutes to an hour by road from Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The streets are lined with small shops and cafes, the beach is good for swimming and surfing, and the town has a long-standing arts scene. Airport pickup is included in the package price.

Accommodation is in a new property on a quiet cul-de-sac with a heated shared pool, tropical gardens and ocean views from the living area. Rooms are shared for the training, with a private studio option for single occupancy. Note that light construction noise may be heard on weekdays during working hours, and the rate reflects that.

What's included

- 20 nights accommodation - Airport pickup from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) - Teacher training course and certification - Specialised workshops - Evening activities, kirtan and movie nights - Certificate upon successful completion - Course manual - Yoga mats, blocks, straps and bolsters - WiFi connection - Pre and post retreat support - 2 healthy vegetarian meals a day (breakfast and lunch) - Water, tea and coffee served throughout the day - Fruit and snacks available all day - Professional event photos

What's not included

- Flights - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Dinner

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