Aerial Yoga Teacher Training & Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica

The Hari OM Aerial Yoga Teacher Training is a Yoga Alliance-accredited 50-hour course that adds aerial yoga to your teaching toolkit. Led by Matea Zajec, an E-RYT 500 with certifications in Vinyasa, Anusara, Hatha, and Ayurveda, the curriculum covers foundational aerial postures, safe use of the hammock, anatomy specific to aerial work, sequencing, and class structure. You'll practice teaching with peers and get personalized feedback from the staff, so by the end you're not just familiar with aerial yoga—you're ready to lead your own classes.

Days are structured but not rigid. Mornings start with yoga or aerial practice, then move into practical and theoretical sessions. Afternoons dig into workshops on anatomy, teaching methodology, and class management, with some free time to explore or rest. Evenings are community-focused—dinners, group discussions, and a movie night midweek. The final day includes an assessment and certification ceremony.

The location does a lot of the work. Yoga Ashram Costa Rica is a boutique retreat center in the mountains, about a 10-minute drive or 30-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. The Guanacaste region is dry and warm for most of the year, and the center is designed as a blend of traditional ashram atmosphere and modern comfort. You're close enough to town for restaurants and activities, but far enough that the focus stays on the training.

This course is aimed at aspiring and experienced yoga teachers, fitness professionals, and dedicated practitioners. The prerequisite is at least 6 months of regular practice and basic familiarity with yoga asanas, plus physical fitness for the demands of aerial work. It's an intimate program—group size is kept small intentionally—so you get a level of attention that bigger trainings can't offer.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation at Yoga Ashram Retreat Center - 2 daily delicious and nutritious meals (plant-based, Ayurvedic) on full days - Daily yoga classes - Meditation classes - Pranayama class - Sound healing meditation - Aerial yoga teacher training course - Specialized workshops on aerial yoga, sequencing, alignment, class structure, practice teaching - Course manual - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Free excursions to sites of interest - Professional event photos - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance (required) - Visa fee - Optional activities and personal expenses