5 Day Yin Yoga Teacher Training & Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica

This is not a group training. It's just you and Daniela, working together for five days in a private home in the jungle. She's been practising yoga since 2000 and teaching since 2016, with a background in Yin, Vinyasa, and prenatal yoga, and she'll shape the course around your level, your interests, and your pace. You'll cover the physical benefits of Yin, its history and principles, and the real heart of the practice — how postures connect to the meridians of traditional Chinese medicine and the five elements: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal.

The days follow a gentle but consistent rhythm. You'll start with morning meditation and pranayama, move into asana practice, then break for breakfast. Theory sessions take up the late morning and mid-afternoon, with space for personal study and rest at lunchtime. Evenings wrap up with a second asana practice. The teaching component is woven throughout — you'll learn how to sequence a Yin class, how to offer hands-on adjustments, and how to guide students safely into long-held postures. On the final day, you'll teach a practice yourself and get feedback from Daniela.

The training is practical rather than abstract. Daniela focuses on alignment and strength alongside surrender and ease, and she's clear that yoga is for everybody — every body. Because it's one-to-one, you can ask questions whenever they come up, go deeper into any topic that interests you, and adjust the pace at any time. There's no hiding in a group here, but there's also no pressure to keep up with anyone else.

You'll stay in a separate one-bedroom house with a private kitchen, so you're not living on top of the training space — you have your own sanctuary to retreat to each evening. Classes happen on the house terrace, where you're surrounded by greenery and the sounds of the jungle. Beyond the training itself, the location is worth the trip: Puerto Viejo is a lively Caribbean town known for its beaches, surfing, and relaxed Costa Rican culture, and the house is close enough to walk into town whenever you want a break.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private house - Daily organic vegetarian breakfast - 30-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training course - Certificate upon successful completion - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Course manual - WiFi connection - 30-minute Ayurvedic massage (exclusive gift) - Concierge flights & travel assistance - Curated podcast list - Post-retreat integration support

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (e.g., extra massages, surf classes) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Lunches and dinners