18-Day Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training & Wellness Immersion on Costa Rica's Untamed Coast

Soma Yoga Institute's 200-hour training is recognized as the best yoga teacher training in the United States of 2025 by Best of Best Review, and it's easy to see why. The curriculum is thorough and forward-thinking: you'll study alignment-based vinyasa flow, hatha yoga foundations, anatomy, pranayama, meditation, restorative practices, and yoga philosophy that emphasizes radical self-love and body positivity. The approach is non-dogmatic, encouraging you to find your own authentic voice as a teacher.

What truly sets this program apart is its therapeutic lens. Every faculty member is a certified C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and E-RYT 500 instructor with decades of experience. They teach you how to adapt poses for all bodies, ensuring safety and accessibility in every class you'll lead. You'll learn to teach from the 'eyes of love,' using compassionate communication and a deep understanding of biomechanics to prevent injury and promote healing.

The training is a full-immersion experience, but the schedule balances intense study with rest and connection. Mornings might start with meditation on the beach, followed by a vigorous asana practice. Afternoons are spent in anatomy workshops or philosophy discussions, while evenings might include group activities or restorative yoga. There's one full day off to surf, hike to waterfalls, or simply relax by the infinity pool.

Graduates of this program are equipped to teach a wide range of class styles, from all-levels vinyasa to senior and gentle yoga. They also receive six months of access to the online 200-hour YTT content, a valuable resource as they start their teaching journey. With over 450 reviews on Yoga Alliance and a 9.5/10 NPS score, this is a training with a proven track record.

The location in Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula adds an extra layer of magic. You're far from tourist crowds, on a wild, unspoiled beach where you can spot howler monkeys, macaws, and sea turtles. The eco-resort's sustainable design, with ocean-view cabinas and hand-crafted local furniture, makes it a sanctuary for deep learning and personal transformation.

What's included

- 17 nights accommodation - 3 delicious and healthy meals per day in the open-air beachside restaurant - 250-page Yoga Teacher Training manual - Reduced fees on group airport shuttles from SJO or LIR - Daily morning beachside meditation, pranayama, and gentle movement practices - Active Hatha and Vinyasa flow classes with alignment options for all levels - Study with experienced teachers/yoga therapists - Access to the pristine beach of Playa Coyote - As-needed mentoring after the program ends - Swimming in the ocean and/or pool - Ability to register with Yoga Alliance at RYT-200 level upon completion - 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training tuition - WiFi connection - Restorative yoga and deep relaxation sessions - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Study of chakras, yoga history, Ayurveda, and more - Yoga philosophy study - Certificate upon successful completion - 6-month access to the online 200-hour YTT content - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Evening activities/group discussions and philosophy talks

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Airfare to Costa Rica - Excursions on the day off - Flights costs - Airport transfers (except reduced group shuttles) - Personal expenses