200-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Immersion in Costa Rica

At Salvatierra, a sustainable eco-retreat set on a hilltop above the pristine, undeveloped beach of Costa de Oro, you have eighteen days to immerse yourself in the study and practice of therapeutic yoga. This 200-hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training is designed for anyone with a basic familiarity of yoga postures who wants to deepen their practice and learn to teach, whether you are travelling solo or with friends. Active Hatha and Vinyasa flow classes come with clear alignment and options for all levels, sitting alongside gentler movement and restorative work, so a range of experience levels can feel at home here.

The training itself takes a therapeutic lens throughout, encouraging self-care and personal exploration. Over the course you will cover anatomy, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, the chakra system, pranayama, and restorative practices, as well as sequencing, adjustments, teaching methodology, and practice teaching. A 250-page Yoga Teacher Training Manual is yours to keep, and the teachers and yoga therapists who guide you are experienced and genuinely passionate about their craft. The support does not end on your final day either, with as-needed mentoring offered after the programme finishes.

The setting is Playa Coyote in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica, where the retreat is built on sustainable, bioclimatic principles and surrounded by lush medicinal tropical gardens. All rooms enjoy ocean views, and the property includes a beach-side pool, a restaurant, a yoga deck, and an infinity pool. The atmosphere is tranquil and healing, with birdsong and the sound of the surf as your constant companions. You will feel a world away from everyday life, yet with the modern comforts you need, including free WiFi and access to the vast beach of Playa Coyote.

A typical day begins at sunrise with beachside meditation, pranayama, and gentle movement, followed by an active Hatha or Vinyasa class with an alignment focus. Breakfast arrives mid-morning, with asana labs on sequencing and adjustments, or teaching methodology, before a leisurely lunch and free time for the beach, pool, or study. Afternoons bring workshops on Ayurveda, chakras, philosophy, history, or the business of yoga, and evenings wind down with restorative practice, yoga nidra, mantra, or meditation, closing with dinner and a group discussion. There is also a full day off part-way through to explore nearby beaches, go horseback riding, kayaking, or simply relax by the pool.

Your 18-day programme is priced at 3145 USD and includes 17 nights of accommodation in beachfront cabinas, each with large balconies opening to ocean views and furniture hand-crafted by local artisans. Three healthy meals a day are served in the open-air beachside restaurant, where the cuisine is locally sourced and organic when possible, with most fruit and vegetables grown on the farm. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives are available, and the kitchen can accommodate dairy-free, nut-allergy, and sugar-conscious diets with advance notice. You will also benefit from reduced fees on the group airport shuttles from either San José (SJO) or Liberia (LIR). Airfare, travel insurance, private airport transfers, excursions on your day off, and personal expenses are not included, leaving you free to plan those around the experience that suits you best.

What's included

- 17 nights accommodation - 3 delicious and healthy meals per day in the open air beach side restaurant - 250 page Yoga Teacher Training Manual - Reduced fees on our group airport shuttles from SJO or LIR - Daily morning beach side meditation pranayama (breathing), and gentle movement practices - Active Hatha and Vinyasa flow classes with alignment with options for all levels - Ability to study with experienced teachers/yoga therapists who are passionate about their craft - Access to the awe inspiring, vast beach of Playa Coyote - As-needed mentoring after the program ends - Swimming in the pristine ocean and/or the glorious pool - Ability to register with Yoga Alliance at the RYT-200 level upon completion of the program - 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Tuition - WiFi connection - Restorative yoga and deep relaxation to nourish your nervous system - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Chakras, yoga history, Ayurveda and so much more - The study of yoga philosophy to gain insights into your (true) nature through the wisdom of Yoga - Certificate upon successful completion - 6-month access to the 200-hour online 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 your day off - Flights costs - Private airport transfers (available as upgrade) - Personal expenses - Optional spa treatments and activities