200-Hour Yoga Alliance Registered All-Inclusive Yoga Teacher Training on the Beach in Costa Rica. Voted Best Overall Teacher Training 2019, 2021 by FindYoga.
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Starting in 2023, East+West has introduced yoga teacher training in Costa Rica. Join us for a life-changing 3-week journey into yoga, spirituality, and personal development. See why LA Yoga Magazine called us the “Coolest Teacher Training In The World.”
We are registered and stay up to date with the Yoga Alliance Standards, including the new registration requirements for schools in 2023.
Most yoga teacher training in Costa Rica say they are different, but East+West is different from most. Every training is an individually crafted experience, with immense detail into every detail, including how we construct our teaching teams.
We actively search the globe for the most respected, integral yoga teachers on earth. It makes all the difference in the world.
The unique Danyasa Yoga Retreat on the beach of Domincal is one of the most beautiful locations in the world for a training.
Our teachers are not only knowledgeable but also people you’d enjoy hanging out with. No pretensions here.
Our approach is a good mix of spiritual depth with precise & scientific insight.
Our hand-selected master-level teachers from India and major cities around the world bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our programs, guaranteeing the highest standards of yoga teacher certification to help you become a yoga instructor.
Join us on this transformative journey and discover the profound impact that yoga can have on your life and the lives of others. Apply now and take the first step towards realizing your dream to become a certified yoga instructor.
MASTERY: Yoga Asana
Kimberley is a certified and registered ERYT 500hr yoga teacher and trainer having trained in vinyasa flow, restorative yoga, trauma informed yoga and prenatal yoga and has taught on multiple teacher trainings over the years. Her classes are known to be a balance of strength and softness infused with spirituality designed to bring you back to the present moment and back to your true essence.
MASTERY: Yoga Alignment & Teaching Practicum
MASTERY: Tantra & Yoga Therapeutics
Alyona is a guide in the world of Yoga, Tantra and Meditation. Previously, Alyona worked as a physician in the rehabilitation center. This experience gave her a solid foundation to turn her passion for yoga into a career. She has studied authentic yoga with great masters such as Deshekachar (School of Krishnamacharya, Chennai), Sheshadri (Mysore school of Krishnamacharya), Madhavan (Shivanada school, Tamil Nadu) in India along with modern teachers M. Baranov and I. Zhuravlev in Russia. Since 2016, Alyona founded the methodology of the Shanti yoga studio in Ukraine and was a teacher at Shanti training school of yoga therapy. For the last ten years, she has facilitated yoga workshops, masterclasses and multiple yoga retreats throughout Indonesia, Europe and India.
MASTERY: Hatha Yoga
Akshay began his yoga journey at Gurukula (a Vedic yoga education school). Akshay focuses on bringing healing aspects through the ancient practice of Hatha yoga. He has studied the Yoga Sutras and Vedic mantras and went onto receive his Bachelor’s degree in Yogic Sciences. Yoga has transformed Akshay physically, mentally, and emotionally, making him the best version of himself. He works with classical Hatha yoga, pranayama, meditation and embodied yoga flows.
MASTERY: Ashtanga Vinyasa & Vedanta
Vijeth was fortunate enough to be born into a family where everybody was aware of Yoga and Vedanta, Vijeth has been witnessing the branches of yoga since the moment of birth. Early in life, he was introduced to the great yogi Sri Niranjana Saraswati, and the humbleness of his power sowed a seed inside him. Later on, he decided to follow his sister and became a student of BNS Iyengar in Mysore, walking the path of Ashtanga Vinyasa. His devotion to yoga led him to post-graduation in yogic sciences and human consciousness at Mangalore University. After over a decade of teaching at all levels of yoga training around the world, he understood that every individual needs special guidance and attention to bloom.
MASTERY: Classical Hatha & Kirtan
Greg is a sensitive, creative and earth conscious spirit by nature. When he found yoga, it was like coming home. Greg spent years traveling and teaching worldwide, taught over 9,000 public classes, leads international workshops, trainings, and maintains a devoted self practice and commitment to personal inquiry and growth.
Rooted in Classical Hatha, and influenced by many styles and beloved gurus; his classes are fun, focused, and very naturally flowing; lightheartedly exploring and embracing our shared humanness. Greg is also a seasoned and passionate musician and Kirtanist, having lead charity Kirtans for years. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself in a “cirque de soliel” pose one minute, then busting over in ridiculous group laughter or a blissful a singalong the next! Greg also brings pranayama and meditation into each class providing a truly balanced, grounded and holistic experience.
MASTERY: Anatomy & Physiology
UK-trained Osteopath, New Zealand trained Pilates rehab instructor & internationally recognised anatomy teacher Rachel Ellery, specializes in sharing her knowledge of human anatomy and movement principles to yoga students, yoga teachers, and bodyworkers from around the world.
Her mantra “educating and moving the world one body at a time” stems from over 27 years of hands on experience and 18 years of teaching functional anatomy, bodywork techniques and movement.
Travel to one of the most beautiful natural areas on earth and surround yourself with all things yoga & high-frequency living. In this 3 week journey, you’ll be surrounded by organic plant food, a regular daily yoga practice, and inspiring spirit guides from any walks of life. You’ll be guided to do deep personal work as you set new foundations for your life, build around true inner harmony and professional excellence.
This teacher training in Costa Rica is for those looking to apply the principles of yoga to every area of their life, not just teach in a studio. You will gain a strong foundation in the tradition and techniques of yoga necessary to competently teach at a 200-hour level, and go significantly deeper. Held at a majestic retreat in Dominical, one of Costa Rica’s most beloved areas known for its incredible beaches, lush Rainforest and vibrant nature.
The East+West ®200-hour certification course provides students with a strong foundation in yoga asana, including alignment, anatomy, adjustments, and modifications. The yoga style is a combination of traditional Hatha and modern Vinyasa, weaved together with the science of physiotherapy to give students a strong foundation that can be applied to any teaching style. But it also goes much, much deeper. You will explore the many dimensions of the yogic philosophy and lifestyle, helping students see the world through the eyes of the ancient yogis.
We carefully designed this training to inspire not just yoga teachers, but yoga leaders. A yoga leader is someone who builds such profound health and happiness within themselves that it naturally flows out to others. A yoga leader demands respect from everyone in their community. We train our students to deeply respect the integrity of the practice, and to discover the application of that in their own unique way. You’ll leave this course with a certification from the International Yoga Alliance to teach yoga, and with practical tools to actively balance your life and the lives of others.
Each day in our 200-hour course is a unique adventure. We balance the structured learning environment with constant breaks and a varied schedule to keep the mood and learning optimal. You’ll witness yoga in action as our teachers guide you through the most meaningful, transformative days of your life.
7:00-9 AM SADHANA & YOGA PRACTICE
9:00-10 AM BREAKFAST
10:00-12 PM YOGA PHILOSOPHY
12:00-1:30 PM ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
1:30-3 PM LUNCH BREAK
3:00-5 PM TEACHING STRATEGIES & PRACTICE
5:30-7 PM MEDITATION
7:00- DINNER & FREE CONNECTION TIME
New ConstructionA newly constructed eco resort with modern amenities.
Beach AccessClose access to the beach for a morning dip or surf.
Next-Level FoodFood is an essential part of your experience on training. Our chef's plant-based & paleo cuisine is truly next-level.
$500 deposit to reserve a spot
Payment Plans Available
$200 off for referring a friend
21 Nights Accommodation
Vegetarian Meals 7 Days a well (3 meals daily)
Yoga Alliance Registration
East+West 200 Hour Certification
Nightly Meditation Classes
Airfare
Additional Excursions
Laundry Service
Yes, many of our students take the trainings just to deepen their practice. In fact, it’s the perfect way to do so.
We regularly have students over age 60 in our trainings. Our style of yoga will open your body and energy channels, not push it unnecessarily. You will be challenged in this training in many ways, but many students are surprised that it's not as physically difficult as they anticipated. We do not encourage advanced postures at the 200-hour level. We encourage simplicity of practice and mastery of the foundational yoga poses.
We recommend practicing for at least 1 year before the 200 hour training. However, that is a suggestion and not a strict requirement.
All of our trainings to date have sold out, so expect a full class of 25 students.
Yes, we do offer this option. Please review the pricing on our website.
The resort has wi-fi, and students are welcome to use their computers in off hours.
Costa Rica is really all about nature. We encourage our students to link up and do regular beach trips, jungle hikes, and day trips into nearby towns.
Asana – learn the safe and intelligent way to perform poses Alignment – with modifications, variations and the proper use of props Sequencing – how to design dynamic, effective and intelligent sequences for all levels Working with different kinds of bodies/students How to observe bodies in practice Working with injuries and limitations Hands on adjustments Practice teaching Anatomy Pranayama – breathing techniques Sanskrit translations The History and Philosophy of Yoga (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali)
Yes, training can be broken into payments of as little as $500 / month.
All our teaching teams are delicately constructed with ridiculously high standards, bringing teachers from both East+West. Please inquire which teachers will be present on a particular month.
Yes, we now offering a training only option for students. Pricing is listed on our website.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot. If for some reason you cannot attend the training, you can apply your deposit to training in a later month. Deposits are also refundable within a 7 day window.
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