YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: COSTA RICA BEACH RETREAT!
200-HouR Yoga TEACHER TRAINING IN cOSTA rICA
SHIVAKALI YOGA
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Shivakali Yoga offers a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica. Immerse yourself in the ancient spiritual, philosophical and meditative traditions of Yoga, while still gaining a firm ground of modern anatomical training, sequencing, and approaches to practice.
This 18-day Yoga Retreat offers students the lived experience of the teachings. In addition to practice and study, we will participate in meditation, ceremony, council, and explore what these practices & teachings mean for ourselves as individuals, and for our community as a whole.
Whether you are interested in teaching your loved ones, earning an income as a Yoga instructor, or solely being called to deepen your practice, we welcome you to join us on this journey.
ORGANIC VEGETARIAN CUISINE
SUNRISE YOGA GAZING OUT TOWARDS THE OCEAN
PRIVATE POOL & RETREAT CENTER~ A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH
SACRED JUNGLE, FRESH FRUITS, OCEAN VIEWS, AND FITNESS CENTER
Uncover Your Deeper Self.
COURSE OF TRAINING
Our Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica progresses over 18 days by a map of the chakras, starting at the root and ending with the crown. During the root segment, students will ground their intentions for teaching/practice, and learn the vast history of Yoga from the Vedas through the Upanishads, Buddhism, Yoga Sutras, Bhakti traditions, Tantric Lineages and contemporary Yoga Schools. In the sacral chakra we will uncover the countless layers of the subtle body, learn the principles of Ayurveda, gain an overview of classical Tantra, and practice Yoga Nidra. As we progress through the navel chakra we will explore Yoga's connection with power, fire, and introduce Lakshmi practice & the business of Yoga.
In the heart, we encounter the devotional path of Bhakti Yoga, as well as ceremony, prayer and healing. We will connect in nature, and receive teachings on the heart of our practice. We learn the importance of sharing in group circles as a step in our process of uniting our true inner hearts with the heart of the collective.
Moving upwards into the throat chakra, students will learn about Kashmir Shaivism and the Sanskrit language, pronunciation, principles of chanting, and a wealth of mantra & deity practices.
Progressing to the third eye the training becomes increasingly more subtle, as we encounter an array of Yogic meditations, explore Yogic Buddhism, and turn inward in silence.
Culminating in the crown, trainees will receive kundalini awakening practices, learn Shakti mantra, Yogic ritual, and receive an initiation into the practice.
Each of our 18 days will also include a thorough exploration in the anatomy/physiology of Yoga-Asana (postures), a comprehensive outlook on teaching methodology, an intensive dissection of major and minor poses, workshops on adjustments/alignment, and plenty of time for practice teaching. Not to mention time for students to be in nature, reflect, hike, swim, stargaze, and relax in quietude. Come join us in the jungle near the playa!
LEAD TRAINER: Kimberly Millard
GUEST FACILITATORS: Serge Bandura, Ben Kalra,
Natalie Colvin, Heldine Aguiluz + Other Special Guests
*THIS 200-HR PROGRAM IS FULLY-ACCREDITED BY THE YOGA ALLIANCE.
RETREAT CENTER
Casas Kismet was designed to be a safe, nurturing place for guest to heal and transform. Kismet means Destiny, so this space is for you to tap into your own destiny. This eco-friendly property is nestled in the jungle overlooking Playa Pelada. The resident chef serves fresh farm-to-table cuisine, smoothies, and salads. The space boasts a private pool, an open-air yoga shala, and a fitness gym All this, and a 15-minute walk to the beach plus a short way to Nosara town, filled with charming cafes and boutiques.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided. Our meals will consist of delicious organic vegetarian meals with vegan/GF options, fresh juices, and healthy snacks/teas.
Accommodations are relaxing villas, with options for both private and shared rooms. Bodywork sessions will be offered daily during free time, for additional cost by skilled practitioners.
For those looking to teach, this Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica will provide a vast, comprehensive tool-kit for teaching physical postures, breathing techniques, alignment, adjustments, as well as pranayama, mantra, meditation, and more. The principles we instruct can be applied to any style of yoga you feel compelled to offer.
For students looking to deepen their understanding, this will be a dynamic expansion of both knowledge and practice. A sincere exploration of what it means to truly practice YOGA.
What style is Shivakali Yoga?
We equip teachers to guide alignment-based vinyasa classes, while learning about restorative postures, meditation and pranayama. Our practice serves first to awaken the body and move energy, and then to soften the mind and nurture our inner being. Uniting the masculine + feminine aspects of practice, we find freedom in movement, drawing awareness from the mind to the heart, allowing insight to arise naturally.
~ VAMOS A LA PLAYA ~
Questions about our Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica?
Payment plans available. EMAIL or CALL US!
CALL US DIRECTLY: 310.341.0004
COME JOIN US IN COSTA RICA
Sample Schedule:
6:00-8:00am: Morning Yoga Sadhana (Yoga, Meditation, Chanting, Arati)
8:00-9:30am: Breakfast Break / Seva
9:30-11:00am: Class 1 (Anatomy, Methodology, Philosophy)
11:00am-12:30pm: Class 2 (Anatomy, Methodology, Philosophy)
12:30-3:30pm Lunch Break
3:30-5:00pm: Posture Clinic
5:00-6:30pm: Practice Teaching
6:30-8:00pm: Dinner Break
8:00-9:00pm: Evening Program (Restorative Yoga, Meditation, Song Circle, etc.)
Sample Schedule (Break day, 2nd Sunday):
9:00-10:00am: Walking Meditation
10:00-12:00pm: Sharing Circle
6:00-7:00pm: Restorative Meditation & Pranayama
7:00-9:00pm: Dinner & Spiritual Movie
***We will have other short days as well to rejuvenate***
~ MAY ALL BEINGS HAVE PEACE ~
SHIVAKALI YOGA I OJAI, CA 93023 I T: 310.400.3384
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