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Date

Jan 29 2024 - Feb 26 2024
Expired!

Time

All Day

Cost

$3,599.00

*SOLD OUT* 250 Hour – 28 nights – Yoga Alliance Foundational Level Yoga Teacher Training with Avani Gilbert (Yoga Alliance)

Date: January 29 to February 26, 2024

Become a 200-hour Graduate & a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Caribe Yoga Academy in the wild nature of Costa Rica!

The Caribe Yoga Academy offers the unique opportunity to complete your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in an immersive, one-of-a-kind, near-to-nature experience in the beautiful rainforest of Puerto Viejo.

Program cost includes three delicious and healthy meals per day and lodging in our rustic jungle cabinas. Start your journey today!

Important Course Information

This course has two half days off and three full days off through your 28-day experience.  If you will require more time to explore the area please book additional days to stay in Puerto Viejo.  There is not a lot of free time built into our intensive schedule for sightseeing. If you’re looking for a light and recreational yoga retreat; this is NOT it. This is an intensive, immersive, high quality educational experience.

Courses start at 3 p.m. (check-in) on the first scheduled date of the program.  All trainings end at 11 a.m. (check-out) on the last scheduled date of the program.

What You’ll Learn

Our unique program goes above and the Yoga Alliance standards to provide you a truly in-depth transformational experience. Dive deep into:

  • Asana
  • Yoga History
  • Philosophy: Yamas & Nimayas, Kleshas, Samkhya and Yoga as a Lifestyle
  • Yoga as Social Justice + Equity in the Field
  • Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics
  • Mythology
  • Mantra
  • Mudra
  • Energy/Subtle Anatomy: Koshas, Chakras, Nadis
  • Teaching Methodology
  • Pranayama
  • Spiritual Practices & Shadow Work
  • Community, Connection, & Remembered Wholeness as medicine
  • Receive an Introduction to Ayurveda
  • Practice Teaching & Teacher’s Voice
  • And SO MUCH more!

Sample Day

SCHEDULE A

6:00 to 8:00 a.m. : Morning Sadhana
8:00 a.m. : Silent Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
12:45 p.m. : Lunch
12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. : AFTERNOON BREAK
4:45 p.m. to 6:15p.m. : Sunset Practice, Practice Teach, Techniques, Sequencing etc.
6:15 p.m. : Dinner
7:15 to 8:30 p.m. : Meditation, play shop, Review Session or film

SCHEDULE B

6:00 to 8:00 a.m. : Morning Sadhana
8:00 a.m. : Silent Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
12:45 p.m. : Lunch
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. : Skills Practice, Techniques, & Group Work etc.
4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. : Skills Practice, Techniques, & Group Work etc.
6:15 p.m. : Dinner
7:15 p.m. : EVENING OFF

This course has only two half days off and three full days off (we have morning sadhana EVERY day) throughour your 28 day experience. If you will require more time to explore the area please book additional days to stay in Puerto Viejo. There is not a lot of free time built into our intensive schedule for sightseeing.

What’s Included

  • Group transportation from SJO (airport) OR Adventure Inn (Alajuela) to AmaSER retreat & training center at 8:00am on the listed start date of the program. These are the only two pick up points permitted. Ask us for our special discount code for Adventure Inn and check in on our Private Facebook Group to share rooms!
  • Group transportation from AmaSER to SJO (airport) OR Adventure Inn (Alajuela) at 11:00 am on the listed end date of the program. These are the only two drop off points permitted. Ask us for our special discount code for Adventure Inn and check in on our Private Facebook Group to share rooms!
  • 27 nights of accommodation at AmaSER, a budget friendly near-to-nature retreat center. Choose one of 4 housing options from private room or double room in rustic, open-air cabinas or budget and regular dorm room.
  • 3 vegetarian meals per day
  • Daily postural and spiritual yoga classes (Sadhana)
  • Professional manual and workbook
  • Expert mentorship and faculty guidance
  • On-going support post-graduation
  • A Caribe Yoga Academy goody bag
  • A Caribe Yoga Academy tank top or t-shirt
  • Several SURPRISE local excursions to popular natural and culturally relevant sites

What’s Not Included

We’ve found that allowing our students to plan certain things like travel and other activities helps each person to find the balance between fun and study. Below is what’s NOT included in your booking.

  • Your flight in and out of Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
  • Any meals not taken as part of your YTT meal plan at AmaSer
  • Extra nights at AmaSER before or after your scheduled program dates
  • Any additional activities not listed above
  • Travelers health insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Tips, spa treatments, additional supplies, tours & excursions, taxes

Location: AmaSER Retreat & Training Center

AmaSER rests atop a jungle hill with gorgeous ocean views from every angle. Located just minutes walking from the bustle of Puerto Viejo, you’ll become one with nature while enjoying everything that a real Caribbean cultural experience has to offer (video). Please check out our packing list for an idea of what to pack, what NOT to pack and what to expect in near-to-nature, open-air rainforest housing!

Within a quick walk or bike ride you’ll find:

  • The Black & White Sand Beaches of Playa Negra and Cocles
  • Organic Chocolate and Local Farms
  • Authentic and local Caribbean town views, food and activities
  • Farmer’s Market
  • Plenty of beach-side activities
  • The lush, beautiful rainforeste
  • Pharmacy, Clinic, Supermarkets, bike rentals and more

Your Accommodations

You’ll have the convenience of town amenities paired with the lushness of the rainforest! Explore the gardens where your food grows, spot and hear wildlife all around you or meander on the paths. All of the cottages have UV and sediment filtered water, are provided with twice weekly housekeeping, and offer a pay-per-load laundry service. The lodging is simple, rustic and near-to-nature open-air. The hope at AmaSER is to support (re)building a nearness in our relationship to nature. We think this we we can align ourselves most authentically with the Yogic and Ayurvedic principles.

Garden to Table Cuisine
Vegetarian Catering
Fiber Optic WiFi
Open-Air Yoga Platforms
Ocean & Rainforest Overlooks
Shared Bathrooms & Hot Water Showers

Book Now to Reserve Your Spot!

Join hundreds of Yoga students who have received their certification or completed additional training at Caribe Yoga Academy!

Here’s how to book:

  1. Complete your Basic Registration at the form below.
  2. After registration, you’ll be redirected to complete your deposit.
  3. Pay a $750 USD deposit to reserve your spot (deposits count toward the full program cost).
  4. You’ll receive an email confirming your reservation within 48-72 hours.
  5. Pay the remainder due in Course Fees 30 days before the arrival to your event.

Ready to get started! Reserve your spot today! (Here’s a quick note on why you should book directly with Caribe Yoga Academy)

Important Info: Cancellation Policy and Why You Should Book Directly with Caribe Yoga Academy instead of with a 3rd Party Booking Site

Questions? Email us directly at avani@caribeyogaacademy.com and we’ll get back to you soon as we can!

Cancellation & Payment Policy

  • All reservations for 200-Hour Level Courses require a deposit of $750 USD.
  • The deposit is non-refundable within 3 months of arrival.
  • If you chose to cancel your reservation/booking, we are unable to process refunds for any reason within 3 months of the arrival date.
  • The remainder of the cost of the course you have chosen is due 30 days before the course start date.
  • In the unusual occasion where we are unable to host the course or Caribe Yoga Academy makes the decision to cancel your course, your deposit and any other course fees paid to Caribe Yoga Academy will be refunded to you in a timely manner.
  • In the case of a failure to arrive or an early departure from the program you will not be eligible for a refund for the entire program fee

Why You Should Book Directly with Caribe Yoga Academy

We’re a boutique Yoga Academy and many of our students come from international locations around the world. We don’t use a fancy booking system, and though you may have seen us on some of the popular booking sites (BookYogaRetreats and RetreatNetwork) we prefer instead that you book with us directly.

Why we use our own reservation system:
  1. Reservation systems are costly and take a lot of time to maintain (we prefer to focus on providing the very best, authentic and tranquil learning environment for our students)
  2. Booking Sites take a large fee from our customers AND our academy (sometimes as much as 30% goes to the site… and not to our school).
Booking Directly with Caribe Yoga Academy means that:
  • Your deposit goes immediately to your benefit (instead of fees for an outside booking site)
  • You’re helping Caribe Yoga Academy support our amazing staff and continue to improve the AmaSER facilities
  • You’re benefiting the local Puerto Viejo economy (we do our best to buy local and stay local… it’s how our community thrives!)
What to Expect When You Book:

We use Square payment gateway and digital invoicing service as well as our website registration forms to take reservations and deposits.  If you prefer to use PayPal, bank transfer, cash or USA / Costa Rican check, please contact us.

If you have any questions, you can always email us directly and we’ll be happy to address any concerns!