26-Day 200-Hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica's Blue Zone

Days are full. Expect early morning practice, teaching methodology sessions, anatomy and philosophy study, and afternoon workshops that move between the three traditions. The full-time format over 26 days is what makes this different from a shorter weekend certification — you have enough time to actually integrate the material rather than cram it. The Integral approach means you're not picking a lane: Hatha gives you alignment and steadiness, Vinyasa Flow gives you sequencing and breath-led movement, and Kundalini adds kriyas, mantra, and meditative work. Learning how they inform each other is the point.

Beyond asana, the curriculum brings in Ayurvedic principles, sound vibration work, and color breathing techniques. These aren't add-ons bolted onto the end of the day — they're part of the daily rhythm and give you a wider vocabulary for guiding students. Teaching practice is built into the schedule, so you're not just absorbing theory; you're standing up in front of a group and getting feedback before you leave.

The setting does a lot of the work. Montezuma is a small village on the Nicoya Peninsula, surrounded by lush landscape and close to beaches and waterfalls. The region is one of Costa Rica's recognised Blue Zones, and the slower pace of life here supports the kind of sustained focus a 200-hour training demands. You're not in a city with distractions; you're somewhere that makes it easier to settle in.

Meals are provided and tailored to the group, including dietary requirements. The food is treated as part of the training rather than fuel you eat between sessions, which fits how the programme frames movement, study, and eating as one thing. Room options are confirmed per booking — shared rooms, private rooms, and rooms with kitchens or TVs are all available at different price points. The teaching team is confirmed before your stay, and the leader shares full travel guidance once your booking is confirmed.

By the end, you should be able to teach a full class confidently in your own voice, with a working knowledge of multiple styles and the complementary practices that sit around them. Certification is the headline, but the 26-day format means you also get a genuine break — the programme is built so you finish refreshed as well as qualified.

What's included

- 26-day, 200-hour yoga teacher training (Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa Flow) - Certification on completion - Accommodation (room type depends on package booked) - Meals tailored to the group, including dietary needs - Daily asana, meditation, and pranayama practice - Teaching methodology and practice sessions - Anatomy and philosophy study - Ayurvedic principles sessions - Sound vibration and color breathing workshops

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Airport transfers - Personal expenses - Optional excursions - Any upgrades or extras added to your booking