Why Choose Us?
All-Inclusive Experience: simply arrive in San Jose, and we’ll handle the rest! We provide transportation, comfortable accommodation and nourishing meals on all training days, so you can focus entirely on your practice.
Professional Media Kit: upon graduation, you’ll receive a personalized Media Kit with high-quality, professional photos to help you advance your career as a yoga teacher.
Experienced & Dedicated Teachers: our instructors are true masters of their craft, bringing dedication and extensive experience to help you grow into a confident and knowledgeable yoga professional.
Serene Tropical Setting: nestled in the heart of Costa Rica’s tropical paradise, our training location offers a lush, green environment ideal for physical and spiritual growth. Surrounded by vibrant rainforests and rich biodiversity, you'll be immersed in nature as you deepen your practice.
Bonus Sound Therapy Certification (YACEP Course): enhance your yoga and wellness career with a complimentary Sound Therapy Certification, included as part of your training.
Course Outline
Our 300h Advanced Yoga Teacher Training is designed for RYT200 yoga teachers wishing to deepen their understanding of the practice and theory of yoga. At this training you will polish your teaching skills and learn how to take your yoga career to new heights. You will not only learn how to better lead a yoga class and support your students but will also gain confidence as a yoga professional and knowledge how to incorporate the teachings of yoga philosophy, meditation, anatomy etc into your live and online classes and workshops. You will be taught how to set up and run successful workshops, retreats and even your own yoga school. This training with expert team of lead teachers will set you on an abundant path of yoga with body, mind and spirit.
- Yoga Techniques, Training & Practice: Demonstration of advanced asanas and their variations, advanced teaching techniques and sequencing, advanced Pranayama, different meditation techniques, chanting, mantra and Sanskrit in yoga practice, the principles and different types of yoga.
- Yoga Anatomy & Physiology: Joints, muscles and fascia in yoga practice. The body, hand and foot chakras, Nadis, Bandhas and Pranayama in anatomy. Energy body anatomy.
- Teaching Methodology: Principles of demonstration, cuing, observation, assisting, correcting and creative use of different yoga types. Group dynamics and supporting each student in a group. Running a successful yoga business.
- Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics: Deeper understanding of yoga philosophy, yogic lifestyle and ethics.
- Teaching Practice (Practicum): During the last week of the training you will lead two 60 minute and two 90 minute classes.
- Sound Therapy Supplemental Training: sound as a healing technique and meditation tool, history of sound healing and vibration theories, different sound healing and vibration instruments, principles of vibroacoustic massage.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
Our training lasts for 34 days in total. The first day of the course is dedicated to arriving at Jaco, Costa Rica followed by opening ceremony with dinner in the evening. The last day of the course is dedicated to departing Jaco with the graduation ceremony being held the day before.
During the course of the day we will have two breaks between the classes so you can unwind and relax, have a quick nap or go to a local cafe. You will also have Sundays off to relax and recharge and discover the beautiful Puntarenas area and Jaco town.
06:30 – 07:30 Meditation Techniques Theory & Practice
07:30 – 09:00 Morning Yoga Practice
09:00 – 09:45 Breakfast
09:45 – 11:45 Morning Yoga Study
11:45 – 14:45 Yoga Philosophy/Anatomy/Marketing etc.
14:45 – 16:00 Lunch Break
16:00 – 18:30 Advanced Teaching Studies
18:30 Dinner & Free Time
COURSE FEE:
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: €200 EUR off when you book your spot at least two months before the course start date!
Receive an additional 10% discount when you pay the full training fee upon registration. To claim this offer, simply contact us directly.
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Shared Quadruple Room* €2399The room has 2 single beds and one bunk bed. You will be sharing the room with 3 other guests from the same gender.
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Shared Twin Room* €2799The room has 1 king bed and one single bed. You will be sharing the room with 1 other guest from the same gender.
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Private Room €3099The room has 1 king bed. You will have the room all for yourself.
*Please specify your preferred room option at the notes when signing up for the course.
What is included:
- Accommodation in a shared or private room. Sheets, towels, toiletries and weekly room cleaning included.
- Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegan, vegetarian). Please note that no meals are included on the days off (Sundays) but you’re welcome to use the kitchen.
- Transportation from and to San Jose airport on the first and last day of the course.
- Drinking water
- Small goodie bag for each participant.
- Each graduate will receive a Media Kit with professional photos of themselves teaching and practicing yoga.
- Bonus Sound Therapy certification (YACEP) course.
What is not included
- Airplane tickets to San Jose
- Travel insurance
- Health insurance
- Cost of visa
- Additional hotel bookings (if arriving early and/or staying later)
- Additional excursions, workshops or lessons (for example Temazcal ceremony, Cacao ceremony, bicycle rentals, sightseeing etc.)
- Meals on days off (Sundays)
The Venue
Nestled between lush jungle landscapes and and the golden shores of Jacó, Villa Alma Dulce is more than just a retreat—it’s an experience. This serene hideaway blends modern comfort with nature’s raw beauty, offering the perfect escape for those seeking relaxation, adventure, and connection. Wake up to the sounds of exotic birds, soak in the tranquility of the surrounding greenery, and immerse yourself in the pura vida lifestyle.
Course Lead Teachers
Marta Diaz
We are delighted to introduce you to Marta, a Yoga Alliance certified E-RYT500 yoga professional with more than seven years of teaching experience. Marta’s impressive credentials also include being a Yoga Nidra facilitator, Reiki master, certified Face Yoga Method teacher and a sound therapist. With a wealth of experience gained from teaching diverse yoga styles across the globe, Marta eagerly extends her warm invitation to join her amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Colombian Andes mountains.
Hailing from Estonia and having cultivated her craft during extensive stays in Japan and Thailand, Marta’s worldly adventures spanning over a decade have culminated in her role as the visionary behind Om & Flow Yoga. Marta’s enthusiasm for holistic well-being and personal development is both inspiring and infectious.
Throughout the course, Marta will expertly lead you on a personalized journey towards wellness, fostering growth and self-assurance along the way. Her nurturing approach and mastery of a wide range of practices promise to create an indelible and cherished training experience.
Jennifer Iceberg
We are honored to introduce you to Jennifer Iceberg, a Yoga Alliance registered E-RYT500 yoga teacher whose lifelong dedication to yogic practice and philosophy is both profound and inspiring. Jennifer began her journey with yoga at the age of six, spending her childhood immersed in traditional yoga ashrams, where she developed a strong foundation in asana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation from an early age.
By the age of fifteen, her practice was already deeply established, and at twenty-three she stepped into the role of teacher. Jennifer has since completed over 1,000 hours of advanced teacher training with swamis and respected masters of yoga, primarily within the lineage of Swami Sivananda, complemented by studies in Anusara, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and Children’s Yoga.
With extensive teaching experience across yoga studios, ashrams, retreat centers, medical hospitals, and Olympic training facilities in the USA, the Bahamas, and Costa Rica, Jennifer brings both depth and versatility to her teaching. In 2021, she founded a free nonprofit yoga program for children, reflecting her deep commitment to service, accessibility, and social responsibility.
Throughout the training, Jennifer will guide students through the timeless teachings of traditional Indian Hatha Yoga and Vedanta with clarity, devotion, and grace. Her grounded presence, compassionate teaching style, and reverence for the yogic path create a learning environment that is both enriching and transformative.
*Throughout the course, several guest teachers will join us to share their unique expertise. The specific guest instructors will be announced shortly before training begins, based on availability.
ONLY 18 SPOTS AVAILABLE, RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW AND DON’T MISS OUT!
Receive an additional 10% discount when you pay the full training fee upon registration. To claim this offer, simply contact us directly.