18-Day 200-Hour Eco Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica's Rainforest

The 18-day 200-Hour Eco Yoga Teacher Training in Uvita is a comprehensive certification course that blends traditional yoga teachings with deep ecological immersion. Hosted by InnerSea Yoga Academy, the program aims to equip you with the skills to teach confidently while also helping you connect with your inner child and find your true purpose. Daily schedules are packed with yoga practice, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology, all while you live on a nature-filled property surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest.

The training covers a broad range of styles, including Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, and Vinyasa, ensuring you graduate with a versatile toolkit. You'll delve into the physiological and energetic aspects of asana, learn to sequence creative classes, and practice teaching in a supportive environment. The program emphasizes a heart-centered approach, and including art, dance, and acro yoga helps to break down barriers and foster connections within the group.

A unique feature is the set of planned excursions that double as learning experiences: guided eco-hikes through the primary forest where you'll learn about medicinal plants from your host Julio, visits to a permaculture farm to understand sustainable food systems, river swims and meditations, and adventures to an enchanted bamboo forest and waterfalls. The location at Hospedaje El Bosquecito, just a short walk from the beach town of Bahia and the Marino Ballena National Park, offers the perfect mix of serene jungle learning and the opportunity to explore Costa Rica's stunning coastline.

Led by a team including Courtney Fletcher, the academy's owner, who is frequently praised in guest reviews for creating a warm and transformative atmosphere, and supported by teachers Jennifer and Madison, the training is designed to nurture you as an individual and a future teacher. The group sizes are small, fostering a sense of community that guests often describe as life-changing, and the staff's friendly, accommodating approach makes you feel like part of the family from the moment you arrive.

What's included

- 17 nights accommodation in your choice of shared or private room - 3 vegetarian home-cooked meals per day - 200-hour RYT certification - Daily asana, pranayama, and meditation practice - Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology classes - Local trips to waterfall, river, bamboo forest, and permaculture farm - Eco hikes with a focus on medicinal plants and local wildlife - Art, play, and movement sessions to connect with your inner child - Access to beautiful yoga platforms in the rainforest - Free WiFi and parking

What's not included

- Flights costs - Airport transfers (available at an extra cost) - Travel insurance - Optional spa treatments and laundry services - Extra excursions (e.g., zip-lining, surfing, whale watching) during days off