Meet The Instructors At Our Costa Rica Yoga Resort
Our Instructors
Amanda Shefsick
Amanda Shefsick is a proud native of Colorado. She has spent the last 21 years living in Castle Rock raising her family with her husband Brad and two teenage children. She works as a reading specialist in Douglas County School District and has her Masters in Community Counseling. She has been practicing yoga for 24 years. Yoga has always been a practice she applies to her life as a way to find wholeness. Yoga is not just the practice on a mat, it has become a way of life for her. Amanda earned her 285 hour core alliance certification through Inner Connections Yoga Studio under the teachings of John and Jeanne Adams. She earned her 500 hr at The River Yoga in Denver. She is excited to teach hatha inspired, restorative, yin and gentle yoga classes and create community workshops for both adults and children and pass on gratitude, kindness and love to bring the community together. The last year has created fear, anxiety and pain for so many. She wants to create a space that welcomes people in to feel safe, loved, hopeful and put back together.
Andrea Borja
Before Andrea Borja went into the field of health, yoga and fitness, she was very successful in the field of Finance, working for Fortune 500 companies such as Pepsi, KFC, Polaroid, and Disney. Ten years ago, after struggling with some health issues, she decided to take the first step on the journey to becoming who she is today and moved to Nosara, and now after 6 different Teacher Trainings Andrea has already been teaching with us for over 5 years, both Yoga and HIIT.
Her classes reflect her personality, playful, active and excited to be alive. She will lead you through a strong vinyasa flow or a very powerful HIIT class but also always allow you to listen to your body and be creative in your practice.
Join Andrea for a class and let’s explore “La Pura Vida” and Yoga together.
Andrés
Andrés practiced the discipline of aerial yoga for more than 5 years before deciding to become a certified Aerial Yoga Teacher. The benefits of this practice changed his life in the aspect of new challenges, supported stretches and emotional wellbeing. His passion is to share his experience and to motivate people to explore and learn aerial yoga in a fun supportive way.
In his classes, he encourages individuals to trust their own capacities, while feeling more free and happy.
With a background in Sustainable Tourism Management and Business Administration, he is able to complement his experience as an Aerial Yoga Teacher.Andrés enjoys teaching both children and adults.
Ann hunt
ERY-T 500, NYI 2000
Qualifications / certifications ANN
Ann’s teaching is a reflection of the many inspiring teachers she has studied with throughout the US, Central America and India during the many years she has been practicing yoga. Ann’s interdisciplinary approach to yoga offers a unique blend of movement, mindfulness, and holistic wellness, making her classes a transformative experience for students of all levels. Drawing from training in Iyengar, Kripalu, Self-Awakening, Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative yoga her primary focus is on creating a nurturing, challenging and fun experience that honors the unique needs of each individual. Ann was a senior faculty member of the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica where she worked with Don & Amba Stapleton from 2000 – 2016. In 2010 she founded Evolve Yoga + Wellness, the first designated yoga studio in Southern Maryland. Currently she offers public classes plus offers 1-1 and small group sessions. In addition, she co-leads an annual Women’s Yoga Retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica every winter.
Beth Stuart
Beth started teaching vinyasa flow yoga after discovering the transformative power of the practice while attending college in New York City. She is known for her playful and creative sequencing, upbeat music, and spiritual guidance. Beth sees yoga as a moving meditation and strives to help her students color outside the lines of their practice by inspiring them to be curious and open. Whatever draws you to Beth’s classes won’t leave you disappointed and you will leave with far more than you could have ever imagined. Her words stay with you and spark necessary self inquiry.Beth has studied with some of the world’s leading yoga teachers, including Schuyler Grant, David Regelin, Tiffany Cruikshank, and Kathryn Budig—and she constantly seeks out new training in order to grow her own practice and teaching. Off the mat, Beth practices the yoga of mothering with her greatest teacher of all, 13- year-old Jack
Bridget Shae
An innovator in the field of inquiry-based learning, Bridget is a leader in encouraging students to find their truth through the practice of yoga. Bridget co-founded iLa Yoga® in 2012 and is the Director of iLa Yoga® and Bodhi Tree Yoga schools, accredited by the Yoga Alliance. She and her partner, Dakota, lead trainings and retreats around the world.
Bridget has been a student of the practice since 2003, and began teaching in 2008 having studied with renowned teachers including Don and Amba Stapleton, Kevin Courtney, Thomas Droge and Donte Qunine. Bridget teaches a diverse array of practices, and shares her knowledge as an expansive approach to healing. Her studies and commitment to the practice have led to original inspirations, methods, and practices, delivering students with the ability to tap into their inner wisdom and find their own path through this ancient practice. Bridget has taught thousands of students from around the world including Europe, the Middle East, Central America, South America, North America, and recently led one of the first legal teacher training programs in Saudi Arabia.
Her classes invite you to step more fully into yourself with careful consideration. Infusing the energy of yoga with understanding the intelligence of prana and awareness, her teachings help to bring clarity and a heightened sense of purpose to your life.
“This practice takes me to the earth, the mat, around the world– guides me to my truest, most authentic self, and connects me with others on the path. A lifelong student to this discipline and a teacher to self-seekers for over 12 years, yoga has been the means to a contemplative life, full of wonder, awe and love. The benefits of teaching yoga, and the effects of sharing this practice proves to be vital for my existence and my efforts in creating a more beautiful world.”
–Bridget Shae
Brynlee Kelmanson
RYT-200; B.S. Nutrition & Dietics
Qualifications / certifications
Brynlee Kelmanson’s mission is to spread the word about yoga and to help others find balance and peace within their bodies, minds, hearts, and lives. She founded Coastal Yoga and Nutrition (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) to help her students and clients discover the best ways to nourish their body & soul, bring peaceful relaxation to their life, and strengthen their muscles through the ancient practice of yoga.
Catie Fenn and Catherine Cowan
Catie Fenn and Catherine Cowan, the dynamic duo behind our retreat, are professional coaches, soul guides, and master retreat facilitators. With a deep-rooted passion for personal transformation and a commitment to helping individuals unlock their full potential, they have come together to create an extraordinary experience that transcends the ordinary.Catie Fenn, a seasoned professional coach, and Catherine Cowan, a gifted soul guide, bring their unique expertise to the forefront of this transformative journey. They have dedicated their careers to the art of soulful coaching and guiding individuals towards self-discovery. With years of experience in empowering others to lead fulfilling lives, their combined wisdom and guidance create a powerful synergy that serves as the cornerstone of this retreat.
Ceibo
Melt into a vibrational sound bath with Ceibo Soundz. Using his collection of crystal tones alchemy singing bowls and eclectic instruments from around the world while using his voice as an instrument to hold space for deep rest and recovery. Ceibo will guide you into a journey of deep relaxation and self discovery.
While residing in Nosara Costa Rica since 2014, Ceibo has been offering Sound Journey experiences to retreats, ceremonies, festivals, gatherings, small groups and individuals. He has been offering weekly sound journeys at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort for the past 8 years. His specialty is playing alchemy crystal singing bowls, using the instrument of his voice and a collection of enchanting indigenous instruments.
Cory
Cory has been a fitness and spin advocate for over 15 years. His passion for helping individuals reach their fitness goals and create healthy lifestyle changes lead him to developing the spin program at the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort in Nosara, Costa Rica. Cory teaches daily high intensity, low impact spin classes that will leave you feeling like you’re ready to conquer the world!
Dakota Shae
With a focus on practical application, Dakota’s teachings center around a whole system approach to achieving optimal health and wellness. Dakota co-founded iLa Yoga™ in 2012 and is the Assistant Director of iLa Yoga™ and Bodhi Tree Yoga schools, alongside his partner, Bridget.
Dakota’s launch into the vast domain of yoga began in 2006 stemming from an interest in exploring peak physical performance. As a lifelong athlete, he found undeniable physical benefits from a regular practice that, over the years, has evolved into a daily discovery of what is needed to live a happy, healthy life. In addition to his yoga practice and education, studies in breathing techniques, ice therapy, meditation and endurance training have generated a diverse outlook on being well. From this approach, Dakota uses the practice of yoga as the main vehicle to awareness in discovering what practices are most beneficial on any given day. His teachings offer the opportunity to bring about radical self-care and change through the practice of awareness and consistent practice.
A calm, yet passionate demeanor, contribute to the vibrant and inspiring teacher that he is. Dakota cares deeply about equipping each of his students with the tools they need most to live their best life.
Duncan Bourke
With a strong belief that yoga is a moving meditation of love, Duncan seamlessly weaves positivity, fluidity, and light-hearted playfulness throughout his classes.
His charismatic teaching style focuses on breath work and emphasizes tapping into innate primal instincts, allowing students to gaze internally while actively
building core and stabilizing muscles. This approach fosters spiritual and physical growth and evolution, with each pose flowing mindfully to the next.
A diverse background of martial arts and general athletics as well as Acro yoga and yin training allows him to lead a unique and dynamic class. Each class with Duncan incorporates movement and stillness, strength and lightness, and focus and laughter.
He completed his 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Semperviva and has spent extended periods of time teaching yoga, surfing, and living in Abroad. He
skillfully blends the sunshine and loving vibes of Central America with his personal beliefs and technical skills
Ellery Long
RYT 200; Group Fitness Certification; Wellness Coach; Personal Trainer
Qualifications / certifications
Ellery is an RYT 200 Certified Yoga + Group Fitness Instructor (ACE) and movement specialist. She is trained in Trauma Sensitive Yoga and her teaching style is Vinyasa/Hatha based with an influence of Ashtanga, Anusara and Iyengar; she teaches with compassion and appreciation of the individual while emphasizing alignment, flexibility, and accessibility.
Grissell Carron
Transformational Hot Power Vinyasa - 10 year Experienced Yoga Teacher - Life Coach
Qualifications / certifications
Harper Botorowicz
HARPER BOTOROWICZ-Before shifting her focus to yoga, Harper studied Food and Nutrition at the University of Alabama where she earned her B.S. degree.She is trained to guide Hatha, Vinyasa, Prenatal and Yin. She currently studies Meridian Therapy and her Advanced Yogic Studies under Erin Rose Vaughan (MSAc, E-RYT). Harper will begin on her Doctorate in Chinese Medicine in the fall. She also has a long time meditation practice. She advocates having power over your mind to have more power over yourself/life – your breath helps you get there.Pranayama, meditation and yoga are ritual daily practices. It was this interest in the mind, that drove Harper to dive into hypnotherapy studies. Studying with Damian Bertrand under his method, she specialized in past life regression hypnotherapy and deep relaxation.
Hayley
Hayley has been in the healing arts industry for over 30 years. First as a multi disciplined yoga teacher and Bodyrolling instructor and then obtained her DTCM in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. In 2009 she brought the unique style of Aerial Yoga to Costa Rica and has been the Aerial Yoga Master teacher in Nosara ever since.
Hayley teaches all levels of Aerial yoga to all walks of life. “Any healthy person – any shape, age or size will be able to participate in Aerial yoga”. It is unique, fun and exhilarating and something most people have not tried yet. Find Hayley at one of either of the two aerial yoga studios on the Bodhi Tree Resort property teaching group or private.
Heather Sheridan
Based in New Jersey and owner of Revel Yoga, Heather has been teaching yoga and training others for the past 19 years. Heather’s Revel Method is based on proper alignment, breath, and asana. Her vinyasa flow classes will take you out of your head, connect you with yourself, bring you to the present moment, all while challenging you to your best! Heather believes that everyone deserves to find connection and happiness in their lives.
Ilana Singer Siegal
Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, Ilana Singer Siegal was a Certificate Student at the Ailey School in New York City, and later became a certified Life Coach through Coaching for Transformation. A registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500) with over 1000 hours of training and 20+ years of hands-on teaching experience, she was one of the first Yoga Therapists certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). In 2013, she founded LifeWorks Studio to hold space for a culture of radical care in the Berkshires, Massachusetts; care for both one’s self and one’s community.
Qualifications / certifications
Ilana Singer Siegal, is a teacher, trainer, facilitator, Coach and founder of LifeWorks Studio in Great Barrington, MA. Drawing on a lifelong career in yoga, Pilates, dance, bodywork, and personal development, Ilana creates classes, programs, and retreats that integrate mind (brain), body, fitness, and wellness. Her unique approach to movement, in bodies and in life, invites form to follow function with ease. By cultivating stability, strength and the capacity to handle more, those who work with Ilana develop an ever evolving mind-body connection and gain a deeper understanding of the body’s biomechanics.
Jackie Stewart
Jackie Stewart is a meditation teacher and corporate mindfulness advisor based in NYC. A featured teacher for Alo Moves, Jackie also teaches Buddhist Studies for Dharma Moon’s Yearlong Program with Ethan Nichtern. Jackie’s teacher is Mingyur Rinpoche, and she serves as a practice leader in his international community, Tergar. Jackie has an MA from NYU’s school of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and has a professional background in the film and television. She is a mother and wife, and has found the practice of meditation an invaluable tool to parenting (and partnering) with awareness and compassion.
Kate Greer Dickson
Kate Greer Dickson is a student and teacher of Hatha Yoga for twenty years, a committed Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner, and an apprentice Dharma teacher under her teacher, Lama Tsultrim Allione. She is completing her PhD in Depth Psychology, founded by Carl G. Jung, and is a certified Feeding your Demons teacher and facilitator. She is a mother to two sons who rock her world.
Katie Killebrew
Credentials: Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor. Katie teaches aerial, gently, yin, chair, water yoga, mat pilates and traction therapy! Katie specializes in traction therapy. Licensed Clinical Aesthetician and skin guru! Owner of the Glow Spa in Ca. Leads weekly classes and workshops at the Glow Aerial studio. (flowglowspa.com)National & World Champion Synchronized SwimmerHead Coach and Owner of Angel Fish Synchronized swim team. Paralympics Coach in Rio 2016. Clean Eating Academy AlumniNutrition Coach
Qualifications / certifications
Katie began her journey early in childhood discovering her love for the water which lead Katie to become a world champion synchronized swimmer. Stretching, yoga and movement is life for Katie. Being told as a young child to sit on the sidelines due to Scoliosis and Asthma only put a fiery spark in my body! My movement roots began in the pool at age 6 synchronizing swimming. Katie’s athletic prowess led her to national and world titles in synchronized swimming. Katie completed her 300-hour training with Alchemy of yoga in Bali.My continued education includes certifications in Aerial, Yin, Yoga Therapy for PTSD, Meditation and Chair Yoga. Katie is nationally recognized instructor in synchronized swimming/aquatics/Aerial yoga and leads yoga retreats around the globe! Katie’s philosophy is “Motion is Lotion” for the inside of our joints ligaments muscles and bones. Katie’s bubbly personality and compassionate gentle caring heart clearly comes through in all her classes. Katie is committed to helping her students create balance in their lives on and off their mat!
Lauri Valkyrie
Lauri is trained in Kundaliniyoga by the Kundalini Research Institute. With experience for over a decade she teaches in the original style as taught by the KRI.
The body gets energized and the mind and its subconscious are cleared.
Dynamic movement, powerful breathing techniques, high frequency mantras and meditations all work together to get beyond the habitual mind into a deeper state of presence with yourself and the environment.
The glandular system, the nervous systems, the organs, the tissues, the blood flow and the cells are all stimulated by activating the lifeforce.
Kundaliniyoga is a transforming technology that removes stress and negativity so that energylevels increase and you can enjoy a brighter mind and a lighter heart.
Mallory Hazen
RYT 200; Group Fitness Certification; Wellness Coach; Personal Trainer
Qualifications / certifications
Mallory completed her 200 hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training through Highland Yoga and her Yin certification through Dancing Dogs Yoga. She has completed Trauma Informed Yoga training and has a Masters in Human Nutrition. Mallory is a Certified Wellness Coach and loves helping people better understand how diet and exercise can transform their lives.
Marck
Marck Jansen loves life. He loves animals. He loves to have fun. He loves the yoga practice. He is grateful for everything in his life.
He is grateful for all of the teachers and students that he has been able to learn beautiful things from.. He loves being silly and serious.
He loves the ocean, the mountains and the rivers. He loves his family. He loves living in Costa Rica. He loves to find the perfection and beauty in everything. He loves daydreaming and drinking coconuts. He loves being vegan and supporting the freedom of animals.
He is grateful for the past, the present, and the future. He loves sparkly things.
Marck loves to love.
Maria Eugenia Garré
MEd, CAP, CAYT, CIAYT, ERYT500
Maria brings an integrative, embodied approach to life and teaching. She blends the wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda and Mindfulness to offer an integrated approach to her classes, certifications and lifestyle programming. A student of 30+ years traveling to India and undergoing formal study from Kripalu, Vasant Lad and Robert Svoboda, alongside Shiva Rea and Krishnamacharya-based teachers, she offers a practical, modern approach, s rooted in Vedic lineage.
A lover of nature, the ocean and waves she brings a Pura Vida vibe to all her sessions to welcome every being just as they are. Professionally she’s aligned with National Ayurveda Medical Association, International Association of Yoga Therapists and Yoga Alliance and trains professionals world-wide.
Meg Pacella
She received a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and found herself missing the ocean and moved back to San Diego shortly after college. In San Diego she attended National University where she earned her Master’s in Special Education and Elementary Education. While studying to be a teacher she began her yoga journey in San Diego where she completed her 200 hour Core Alliance teacher training, sculpt teacher training and level 2 vinyasa certifications at Core Power Yoga. She has recently received her 500 hr YTT from The River Yoga in Denver. Shortly after her certification was complete, she traveled the world with her husband David. Their travels took them to 37 countries and over 100 different cities. She stayed and immersed herself in different cultures around the world. In India they stayed at an Ashram where she learned various formats of yoga and received her certification in Ayurvedic Medicine. When returning to the United States she decided to pursue the Elementary Education path and worked as a Kindergarten teacher in Chicago, Illinois. She welcomed her first child, Guthrie in 2015 which brought her family back to Colorado to be closer to family. In 2017, they welcomed their 2nd child, Etta. While in Castle Rock, CO she has taught Special Education and 1st grade at Clear Sky Elementary. She hopes to bring her love for kids into Peace Out Yoga offering a variety of kid’s classes and workshops. She is a fitness enthusiast and hopes to also add in some fitness elements to the studio through sculpt classes, health workshops and programs.
Megan Mook
Megan Mook A long-term student of both Tibetan Buddhism and yoga, Megan Mook holds a Master’s Degree in Buddhist Studies, and has traveled extensively pursuing Dharma, yoga, and herbalism. Megan has worked on Tibetan scriptural translations with Dr. Robert Thurman and Dr. Lozang Jamspal, an 87 year old Tibetan Lama with whom Megan studied and traveled for several years. Megan regularly offers Buddhist philosophy classes and meditation retreats, and leads international Buddhist pilgrimages for Tricycle Buddhist Review.
Meghan Hunter
With over a decade of teaching experience, Meghan’s vinyasa classes are known for their intelligent sequencing and steady, breath-centered anchoring. Meghan encourages students to utilize the many tools of the yoga practice as a direct portal to reconnect with a greater sense of equanimity, ease and the true nature of their deepest selves (the core;).
Melany Martinez
RYT 500 E-RYT 200 Psychologist
Melany has dedicated herself to the practice, study and teaching of yoga since 2010. She trained in the disciplines of Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative and Yin yoga, Mindfulness meditation and Yoga Nidra combining elements of these styles and her experience as a psychologist into a mindful and inspiring alignment-based flow.
In her classes she encourages growth of the physical and spiritual self, creating a space where you can learn how to honor your body through the yoga practice.
She has been based in Nosara for the past 7 years dedicated to teach yoga for the community and managing all the yoga retreats at the very well-known Bodhi Tree hotel in Playa Guiones.
Michelle Hettinger
Her unique energy and style allows her yogis to explore their practice in a creative, challenging and FUN asana playground. Mother to two beautiful boys, Michelle uses the principles of yoga throughout her daily life. She is Yoga Alliance Certified and currently finishing up her 500hr Certification, holds an Exercise Physiology degree and multiple PT & GFX Certifications.Favorite quote “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you so you can become who you were meant to be in the first place.” ~ unknown
Sarah Oleson
Sarah Oleson- 1000+ RYT Leading retreats and teacher trainings all over the world has been my life’s mission and has allowed me to be constantly inspired by nature, cultures, spirituality, and all of the elements.I am based in New England Maintaining my daily practice over the years, including meditation, vinyasa yoga, and other yogic disciplines, has helped me to take my practice even further! RYT 500 plus with Frog lotus yoga international, and Zuna yoga. Also trained with Janet Stone, Amie Wren, and many other known teachers.
Stephanie Mitchell
RYT 200; Group Fitness Certification; Wellness Coach; Personal Trainer
Qualifications / certifications
Stephanie is an E-RYT 200 Yoga Works certified instructor with over 7 years of full-time teaching experience. She has merged her passions for yoga, travel, building community and music into a mobile yoga studio and travels around the greater Atlanta area (and beyond) inspiring students with foundational, spirited vinyasa flow classes focused on alignment.
Tara Casagrande
200 hour Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher Training, Nosara Yoga Institute (NYI) - teachers: Don and Amba Stapleton, November 2009300 hour Advanced Yoga Studies Teacher Training, Evolve Yoga and Wellness - teacher: Ann Hunt, October 2020100 hour Inner Quest of the Yoga Educator, Nosara Yoga Institute - teachers: Don and Amba Stapleton, April 201020 hour Self Awakening Yoga Training, Nosara Yoga Institute- teachers: Don and Amba Stapleton, October 201315 hour Fundamentals of Yin Yoga Training, Pavones Yoga Center - teacher Indira: Kate Kalmbach, November 201525 hour Yin Immersion Course, Ease Yoga Cafe - teacher: Braja Kishori, October 2018Sound Healing Training with Gong, 10 hours - teacher: Jeneen Piccuirro, 2018Qigong Training, Yin Yang Medical Qigong - teacher: Kourosh Koshani, 2019 Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher Certification Program - teachers: Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield- January 2023
Qualifications / certifications TARA
TARA CASAGRANDE Tara grew up in Ontario, Canada. Tara and her husband raised their three children in Alexandria Virginia for the last 25 years. After an incredibly transformative year living in Nosara, Costa Rica in 2009, Tara graduated from NYI (Nosara Yoga Institute). Tara went on to share the knowledge given to her by her teachers in her community through the yoga studio she founded, Ease Yoga Cafe. Tara now leads annual yoga retreats to Nosara. A student of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, Tara is a graduate of the Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Certification Program, a two year mindfulness training. Tara enjoys teaching vinyasa style yoga, qigong and meditation. Tara also loves to have a lot of fun and not take life too seriously. A twenty two year survivor of cervical cancer, Tara sees movement, meditation and healthy lifestyle as key ingredients to bring peace, calm and happiness. www.taracasagrande.com @tcyogamindfulness
Wendy Oberg
500 Hour RYT, Teacher Trainer, Reiki Level 2, Studio Owner, YACEP
Qualifications / certifications
Wendy believes yoga & a good time pair are better than chips and dip! You will instantly know this when you are greeted with a smile & your name. Classes are always inspired & intentional. She reminds you that you are limitless! Find out how strong, powerful & courageous you already are. You may laugh & cry at the same time but something will happen that leaves you wanting more! She teaches from the ground up so there is a perfect place for you to start, evolve & find your growth! She is truly a student first and has studied under countless teachers & styles, holding several advanced training.
Yali
E-RYT 1000hr
“Yoga is the Devotion, Art and Science of my Soul. I thrive on sharing Yoga’s teachings and wisdom in innovative, creative and dynamic ways, meeting my students, clients and participants where they are, just as they are.
My invitation to you is to dive deep and go in to the flow of your evolving practice. We do this by co-creating an environment of community within the pristine beach paradise of Nosara, Costa Rica.”
Yali’s offerings infuse an Ashtanga Vinyasa foundation with inquiry-based moving meditations serving up an innovative, dynamic teaching style seamlessly merging tradition with a careful application to contemporary influences and forms. Her ability to clearly educate many levels from beginner to advanced though intelligent sequencing make her classes accessible yet challenging.
Joining a class with Yali will bring you back to your breath and your centre, by transmitting the teachings and lineages she has practiced for almost 20 years in her own body/mind, will allow you to align and connect at a deeper level to your intention for practicing the art and science of Yoga. Bridging the gap from practice (sadhana) to lifestyle.
Yali currently works exclusively as the Senior Yoga Educator at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort and oversees the Yoga classes and teachers. She previously was on the primary faculty at the internationally renowned Nosara Yoga Institute working as Posture Technique Director on more than twelve 200 hour Teacher Training programs. She is the founder of Evolving Sadhana School of Yoga Studies which currently runs two 100 hour trainings, with a foundational 200 our training on offer in 2017.
To learn more about Yali please visit yaliyoga.com
Zac
RYT500
Zac is a 500hr YTT graduate of the Nosara Yoga Institute. He received his 200hr training certification in Vinyasa yoga and his 300hr advanced training in Restorative yoga, Self-Awakening yoga, and Inner Quest of the Yoga Guide. He continually practices Bhakti and Karma yoga; the yoga of love and selfless service, going into his eighth year studying with his foremost teacher, Rose Ma Sincevich.️️
Zac’s commitment to openness and inspiration enables him to pass on his teachings directly and indirectly to all who are in his presence. As a teacher, he invites students to connect with their will power and strength with a firm emphasis on core and breath. He innately understands that you are your best guide and is passionately devoted to serving you on your journey.
Zac’s teaching skills include: vinyasa, yin, core development and awareness, restorative, restorative with props, restorative for arthritic bodies, pranayama, heart meditation, and self-awakening yoga.
Dining Experience
We make it easy for you to enjoy delicious, healthy meals without stepping off the resort property. Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort strives to use natural, fresh ingredients to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Spa
Relax. Renew. Restore.
Allow us to bring you back to your natural rhythms. Our experienced therapist will help you sink in into that healing mood and facilitate your body and soul transformation.
Signature Bodhi Tree Retreat
Our Signature Yoga and Fitness Retreats are the perfect getaway for yogis and fitness enthusiasts to dive deeper into their practice and well-being while enjoying a vacation in paradise.