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Costa Rica 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training July 2018

Costa Rica 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
July 1 - 20, 2018

Where You’ll Be!

From the moment your adventure in Costa Rica begins, the slow peaceful vibe and the exquisite physical beauty of the country will take hold of you.  Blessed with incredible natural biodiversity and friendly, genuine people, Costa Rica is one of the greatest eco-tourism destinations in the world, and the perfect location for deepening your yoga practice.

Your training takes place in the peaceful seaside town of Nosara, a world-class destination for surfing and eco-tourism.  When you’re not in training, it will be easy for you to experience the magic of Costa Rica.  Watching sea turtles lay their eggs, getting face-to-face with exotic wildlife while floating a kayak down a lazy river, or taking your first surfing or paddle boarding lessons…whatever you desire, it’s all just waiting for you!

Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training
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Where You’ll Stay!

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Blue Spirit Retreat Center is the perfect place to experience your teacher training.  With gorgeous views, tasty gourmet cuisine, and a friendly helpful staff, you’ll feel completely supported and taken care of.  The entire time, you’re just a short walk away from a stunning, 3-mile long, sandy white beach.

When you’re not in training, you can relax at the salt-water infinity pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or take advantage of the many excursions that Blue Spirit can graciously arrange for you.  Blue Spirit is truly "peaceful elegance at its best," as it’s described on TripAdvisor and rated one of the Top Ten Yoga Retreats by Yoga Journal!

Getting to Costa Rica

Fly into Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport

Awakened Life will coordinate airport transfers to / from Liberia airport only. Transportation to and from Liberia airport is about 2 hours. The cost starts at $60 per person for a shared ride that is paid directly to Blue Spirit Resort upon check-out.

Participants flying into San Jose Airport (about 4.5 hours away), or participants flying into Costa Rica early for personal travel will arrange their own transportation to and from Blue Spirit.

We'll send you full travel details once you register!

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Major Areas of Focus

Technique Refinement:
Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation
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  • Create deeper awareness of your own yoga practice and cultivate awareness and embodiment.
  • Explore your practice with expert cues on alignment, connecting with the subtle body, and working with where you are.
  • Exposure to active vinyasa, slow flow vinyasa and restorative practices that integrates many styles and create your teaching repertoire.
  • Analyze several poses including asana benefits, alignment, contraindications, variations and modifications.
  • Cultivate a meditation practice with expert guidance that draws on ancient yogic and Buddhist lineages.
  • Find your unique yogic practice and lifestyle and integrate that into your daily spiritual life.

Anatomy, Physiology, Healing, and the Mind:
Unifying Eastern & Western Wisdom
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  • Expand your knowledge and wisdom of the body through Anatomy & Physiology study.
  • Directly relate how anatomy affects asana alignment and how to cue this with ease.
  • Study differences in people and their anatomical structure to inform how to sequence and adjust with accurate touch and accessible language.
  • Become intelligent in learning the relationship of yoga on the body’s nervous system.
  • Introduction to elements of the subtle body, including chakras.

Teaching Methods:
Making the Transition from Student to Teacher
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  • Develop skills in cueing and language that reflects simplicity and precision.
  • Learn to hold space and cultivate present awareness as a teacher. Practicing embodying the “seat of the teacher”.
  • Learn the basics of weaving dharma and philosophy into a yoga class.
  • Learn to teach “off the mat” so you can move, adjust and be present in your classes.
  • Find ways to integrate music to enhance your class experience.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Mind:
Presenting Yogic Philosophy So It Resonates Today
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  • Demystify dharma and yogic philosophy to gain personal experience with the subject matter and find ways to live it naturally.
  • Learn basic elements of authentic transmission of this wisdom to your students.
  • Practice teaching in a way that is relatable and accessible.
  • Begin learning how to give an effective and authentic dharma talk.

Authentic Presence:
The Greatest Gift You Can Offer to Others
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  • Cultivate an authentic expression of who you are through self-observation.
  • Understand the fundamentals of compassion, empathy and honesty in your life and your teaching.
  • Find a sense of bravery and courage to express who you are with a “realness” that is uncommon in daily living and allows you to encourage that in others.

The Business of Yoga:
Classes, Privates, Studios, and More
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  • Explore the fears and discomforts of the “business” side of yoga and money.
  • Uncover your personal obstacles with abundance and breakthrough to live your life more fully.
  • Study the basics of business acumen in the yoga world and how to set your career path with identifiable steps.

Adjustments, Modifications, and Props:
Working with Individual Anatomies, Mindsets, and Fitness Levels
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  • Develop an “eye” as a teacher being able to see students for where they are.
  • Self-observe the energetic quality of your touch and the practical alignment aspects to better serve your students in hands-on adjustments.
  • Move beyond “one size fits all” adjustments to an understanding that is filled with compassion and wisdom.
  • Dropping any hindrances on the use of props to integrate them with your teaching of several poses, modifications and variations.

Student Teaching:
Adjusting, and Leading Classes
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  • Create sequences, practice and lead classes with expert support and encouragement.
  • Create innovative sequences that put basic tools in your toolbox for beginning teaching.
  • Cultivate an ability to openly accept feedback and compassionately give to others.
  • Letting go of teaching from where you are, to learn to teach where your students are.

Typical Schedule

  • 5:45am to 9:00am: Practices, Meditation, Asana Class
  • 9:00am to 10:15am: Breakfast & Break
  • 10:15am to 1:15pm: Class Time
  • 1:15pm to 3:30pm: Lunch Break (this can change!)
  • 3:30pm to 6:30pm: Class Time
  • 7:30pm to 9:00pm: Evening Sessions when offered

Keep in mind this a typical schedule but not necessarily the exact schedule every day.  Each location has small variations based on sunrise times and other details.

Also, remember that your Teacher Training is an immersion in yoga teaching education! It’s a fun adventure and very exciting, and it’s also full and busy. Be prepared to study, learn, and have lots of fun!

PRICING PACKAGES & DISCOUNTS

Discounted prices are offered until dates listed or until the limited number of discounted spaces are filled, so sign up early to guarantee your your spot at the best price!

Once you register and pay your deposit, your space in the training is secured. If you register without paying your deposit, we’ll hold your space for 3 days.  After that, your space is no longer guaranteed!

Discounted pricing options require a larger initial deposit and faster payment schedule.  Your payment schedule will be worked out after your register!

Dietary options available for everyone! Vegan, vegetarian, fish/chicken, some raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free.

What's Included:

  • 20 days of life-changing training, with a full faculty of expert teachers
  • 20 days of delicious, fresh, healthy meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Filtered water and tea all day
  • Your training manual and other materials
  • Coordination of your airport transfers and extra nights
  • Graduation celebration dinner

What's Not Included:

  • Airfare & airport transfer
  • Extra nights
  • Books

Costa Rica 200 Hour YTT
July 1 - 20, 2018

Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training Room Package - Tent Platform

Tent Single

Eco-Cottage Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training

Eco Cottage Double

Double Hermitage Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training

Hermitage Double

Nature-Suite Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training

Nature Suite Double
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Private Hermitage Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training

Hermitage Single

Private Nature Costa Yoga Teacher Training

Nature Suite Single

 
Expires
May 31
($500 USD Deposit)
Regular Rates
June 1
($350 USD Deposit)
Tent Single - One Left!
platform covered tent, shared bathhouse
$5,395 USD
$5,895 USD
$5,895 USD
Eco Cottage Double
you + one roommate, shared bathroom
$5,395 USD
$5,895 USD
$5,895 USD
Hermitage Double
Hotel-style room with A/C in the main building for you + one roommate,shared bathroom
$5,995 USD
$6,295 USD
$6,295 USD
Nature Suite Double
Private bungalow with A/C, shared bathroom, and enclosed outdoor shower for you + one roommate
$6,395 USD
$6,795 USD
$6,795 USD
Hermitage Single
Private hotel-style room with A/C and private bathroom in the main building
$6,995 USD
$7,595 USD
$7,595 USD
Nature Suite Single
Private bungalow with A/C, private bathroom, and enclosed outdoor shower
$7,395 USD
$8,195 USD
$8,195 USD
All deposits are credited toward your tuition balance.
Only a deposit is required to hold your space.  Full payment at registration is not required. Payment schedules will be explained upon registration.
All deposits will have a 3% credit card processing fee added if you use a CC to pay your deposit.

 

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Austin – USA
My experience not only changed my life, but it taught me that constant change is okay. Something to embrace and it’s something to cherish! I learned to value of self -love and self- acceptance in order to be my absolutely best self. This way I can give back to the world. Life is good. Life is beautiful. Life is infinite. This journey has re-awakened the wisdom of my soul and re-ignited the flame of my ever-soaring spirit! Jai!
Laurel – Canada
Deciding to attend YTT in Bali with Awakened Life just over 3 years ago was easy: I was ready for change; I had some time on my hands; and I wanted to expand on my previous yoga experience. However, as someone who turns 60 in 2017, the decision was not without some reservations. Although first introduced to yoga in my 20's, and having attended workshops and even taught classes in Denmark for a while, my body was getting older and I wondered how could I keep up in a teacher training, where I surely would be among mostly younger students. The first impression I got when I inquired about the program  was just a warm, reassuring, welcome from Liz and Chris. I had read some of the earlier testimonials and signed up! I was the oldest student in that session, but it did not matter. I learned to pay attention to my needs and to focus on what worked for me.  The overall experience was more than I had hoped for. The excellent teaching staff and daily program, the amazing students from around the world who took the journey with me, and the supportive environment that Liz and Chris created really was worth every cent. The teachings, so many words of wisdom and encouragement, the acceptance and love, all lifted me up and filled me with the desire to teach and the confidence to begin offering classes the very next month!   That was 3 years ago. I have taught ever since YTT, often to groups of people older than myself. They have taught me that age is just a number. And many times when I am teaching, I recall the words of the teachers from my YTT; whispering in my ear at just the right moment, and I am filled with gratitude for Liz, Chris and all the Awakened Life community. If you are hesitating to make the leap to attend YTT because you are 'older', take my advice and just go for it. You will not regret it! I feel younger now, that I did when I attended 3 years ago!
Arta – Switzerland
I am very thankful for the healing, awakening and self-reflective experience. I cannot describe how much I am looking forward to live my life more positively, happily and peacefully. I learned so much about life, yoga, myself and the world. It was an excellent opportunity to deepen my yoga practice and teaching skills. Further, I gained self-confidence in general and in teaching.
Nathan – USA
When I set out on a quest for a Yoga Teacher Training, I really did not know where to start. I was nervous, scared, and even oblivious to which type of teacher training would be best for me. When I stumbled across The Awakened Life School of Yoga I immediately felt peace and sure about my decision to join them. The training was so much more than what I thought it would be and I left a completely changed person. The faculty and assistants were so welcoming and caring and truly offered support to every student there. I never felt alone and always felt like I could talk to anyone about what I was experiencing. The teachers are some of the best I have ever worked with and trained under. They come from a wide background with a wealth of knowledge and an unabashed love of Yoga, it definitely transcends onto the students. To this day I still come back to my moments in Bali 2014, sitting by the ocean for quiet time in the morning, meditating, practicing, and learning. My practice has grown stronger and I feel as though I have all the tools I need in order to be a successful teacher. If you are looking for a YTT program and want to leave with a unique training, an invigorated practice, and a strong self-awareness then you HAVE to choose The Awakened Life School of Yoga. You won’t regret it!
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