Step into the inquiry of yoga with us at the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica. Study alongside students from around the world as we embark on a journey through this 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher-training program.

Our three-week immersive program is designed to empower your journey through the study of yoga.Classroom sessions are held in a variety of our beautiful shalas on the Bodhi Tree grounds.  Morning practice, mid-day lectures, practical application, evening discussion, beach meditation, small group presentations, and peer teaching sessions bring a cohesive and intentional structure and flow to our program. Finding and sharing your truth requires tapping into the innate teacher within.

This training delivers tools to access that truth by laying the foundation of technically sound practice, layered with the invaluable ability to tune into the inquiry of being. This approach provides more than the memorization of cues into a standardized flow, rather, it supports the ability to teach from a place of inner truth and wisdom. Join us for this unforgettable, transformational experience in Costa Rica.

Training Features

Most days will consist of a morning Vinyasa practice, lecture, practicum, and practice teach elements. Other elements that are woven into the program include; beach yoga and meditation, restorative and yin yoga, self-study, small group projects and presentations, sensory awareness methods, and communication techniques.

Below is a sample schedule of what to expect each day, however there are a few shorter days scheduled for rest, relaxation and time for you! These days can be used to explore the beach, enjoy the spa, or just relax by the pool. Our opening ceremony takes place Saturday evening, and graduation will take place the last Friday at 5pm. Our graduation ceremony is open to family and friends you’d like to invite.

Training Overwiev

ALIGNMENT + MODIFICATIONS – Hatha Informed, Vinyasa Approached

Learn foundational alignment and prop modifications for traditional yoga postures, including verbal cueing, instructional demoing and intelligent sequencing.

PRACTICUM – Teach Your Yoga!

Supported by the circle of trainees, the culminating progression of knowledge and experience creates a safe space to build confidence as you practice teaching one another.

ANATOMY – Degrees of Mobility

A muscular and skeletal overview of the way our physical form is designed for motion and how our energy and life affect this vessel.

ANATOMY OF THE BREATH – Respiratory Anatomy 

A deeper dive into the anatomy of the respiratory system. Identify breathing pattern irregularities and understand the biochemical, biomechanical and cadence effects of breathing.

HANDS ON ASSISTS – Including Pranassage Techniques

Learn the difference between adjustments and assists as well as how to use safe hands-on techniques as a tool to guide students deeper into their practice.

PRINCIPALS OF – Somatics, Chakras + The Nervous System

Dive deeper into the connection between the practice of yoga and the integration of how the subtle bodies relate to and create the human experience.

TRAINING MANUAL – Full Color Book

A seeker’s guide to yoga education, our training manual is an approachable map to self-development as a yogi and as a teacher.

8 LIMBS OF YOGA – Foundational Overview

Patanjali’s classification of Yama’s, Niyama’s, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi.

YOGA SUTRAS – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Philosophical introduction of the yoga sutras written by Patanjali on the theory and practice of yoga.

YOGA ALLIANCE – 200-Hour RYT Certification

Upon competition of the course, you will be eligible to register for your 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification. You will also receive your 200-Hour Bodhi Tree + iLa Yoga certificate.

ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS

In addition to our core teachings, this training also covers yogic elements designed to enhance and empower you and/or your teachings as your lifelong journey to the self unfolds. Further elements covered include meditation, flow of the breath and body through Vinyasa, relaxation techniques, class sequencing, chanting, the business of yoga, playlist and sound development, communication practices, and how to work with injuries and other health conditions. Manduka mats and props are provided