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About this trip
Nourished by nature and connected by the community. Practice, explore, learn, grow, connect, and play on this Yoga Alliance recognized 200hr yoga teacher training.
The inner critic far too often takes the steering wheel. Learn how to tap into the wisdom of your inner teacher. Imagine what it would feel like to have the time and space to replenish your spirit and liberate your soul with no responsibilities other than your own well-being. Explore the intimate connection with the natural world and how to flow with the 5 elements in divine guidance. Are you ready to transform and embody what it feels like to be healthy, vibrant, and aligned?
What's Included:
2 yoga classes per day
2 immersive workshops per day
Daily guided meditation sessions
Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
Online foundation and mentorship course for ongoing support
One special excursion day full of fun
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Airport transfer to the resort
15 nights accommodation
Location
Experience the healing atmosphere of this magical place perfectly situated along the beautiful Caribbean ocean yet tucked away in the jungle. Wake up to the sounds of the jungle, be visited by monkeys, toucans, beautiful hummingbirds, and butterflies. This is truly a nature lovers' paradise, Pura Vida, and Pachamama connection at its best!
Located right on the white sand beach of Punta Uva, this oceanfront property is situated on 2.5 acres of lush jungle land. Only steps away from one of the most beautiful and exotic areas of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica! Enjoy a private, tranquil environment for deep healing and learning. Howler monkeys, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, sloths, and many other varieties of birds can be seen daily making this a perfect location for any nature lover. The property is also strategically situated nearby Puerto Viejo for the convenience of necessary needs like a bank, pharmacy, clinic, supermarket, local shops, and restaurants.
The Villa
You will quickly drop into the Pura Vida slow and steady rhythm of life in this fully renovated beachfront jungle villa. Sit and enjoy breakfast looking out to the river, take a short stroll to relax on the beach, or relax poolside. This traditional Caribbean villa is beautifully decorated and has an open-air concept ensuring very good ventilation, with lots of areas to relax and soak up the scenery. In total there are 6 rooms and 5 bathrooms, every room has ceiling fans, comfortable beds, and all linens provided.
Check-in from 3 pm on March 3, 2022
Check out by 11 am on March 18, 2022
The Food
What you put into your body is just as important as what you do with your body. The meals in this training are a sacred part of the process and Sacred Journeys Yoga incorporates a mindful eating practice throughout. They offer three healthy, hearty vegetarian meals a day. There will be plenty of vegan and gluten-sensitive options and they do their best to accommodate most dietary concerns. Local fish will also be offered once or twice during the training at dinner for those that are pescatarian.
Yoga Alliance Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Join internationally accredited teacher and lifelong student, Stacy Sinclair, on this immersive transformational journey in aligning to your authentic self. This yoga teacher training provides the space to go deep, get confident, and peel away the layers of doubt and shame holding you back. Learning is accelerated, confidence is amplified, and new habits are formed.
Develop a rock-solid practice and business that supports you through life's ups and downs. It does not matter if you have spent years practicing or are just beginning, this training is open to all levels. Sacred Journeys Yoga believes that the practice of yoga is a continuous journey that you can hop on at any stage of your life. Taking your first yoga teacher training is more about setting a strong foundation to support the best version of you by filling your cup up first. Only then, you can truly bring your best teachings to the world.
Yoga is a lifelong journey of learning so Sacred Journeys Yoga has also included an online foundation and mentorship course to help continue to support you even after the training.
There is nothing more powerful than an immersive experience and the relationships you build are priceless. Sacred Journeys Yoga understands how important ongoing support and community connection are even after the training is complete. This is one of the features that makes the training so unique. They have created an online foundation course for you to plug into, stay connected, and continue growing. This allows them to not only support you within the magical jungle of Costa Rica but also as you weave your new teachings into daily life.
If you have been looking for a yoga teacher training that encourages personal growth and creates a safe sacred space in a stunning location with a loving community, Sacred Journeys Yoga welcomes you to apply.
Schedule
The foundation of this course is based on Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Tantra philosophies and will explore the many other facets of the yoga practice. Through meditation, conscious communication, awareness practices, and physical movement you will gracefully transform the energies.
Each day includes two yoga practices, in the morning to invigorate and in the evening to restore, and two daily meditation or pranayama practices. Asana labs consist of breaking down the postures, sequencing, proper alignment and theory, anatomy workshops, practice teaching, and adjusting. Lecture labs consist of philosophy, ethics, history, Satsang, professional development, and marketing. In between will be plenty of time for reflection, conversation, quiet time, and journaling. There will also be a few special evening classes mixed in for games, movies, dancing, and play.
Example of the daily schedule
*06:30 Morning intention setting and yoga practice
*08:00 Guided meditation
*08:30 Mindful eating practice and vegetarian breakfast
*Free time
*09:30 Asana lab
*12:45 Vegetarian lunch
*Free time for self-study, reflection, reading, connection, beach, and play
*14:45 Afternoon lecture
*18:45 Mindful eating practice and vegetarian dinner
*20:00 Evening Restorative and meditation practice or special event
*Free time for self-study, reflection, journaling, and connection
Extras
There are many extra activities in the area you can do after the training or in your free time. Some examples include:
*Shop for local crafts and tapestry
*Relaxing beach walks
*Snorkeling
*Kayaking
*Ziplining
*Waterfall hike
*Surfing
*Cocoa tour/tasting
*Permaculture farm tour
What’s included
- 15 Nights Accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 2 Yoga Classes per day
- 2 Workshops per day
- Daily meditations
- Ytt Training and Manual
- YA 200hr CertificateEligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Ongoing SupportOnline foundation and mentorship course for ongoing support
- One Excursion Day"The Jaguar Rescue Center is a temporary or permanent home for ill, injured and orphaned animals. With a focus on monkeys, sloths, other mammals, birds and reptiles; the JRC provides veterinary help.
- Shuttle to the VillaPlease book your flight to arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) or Limon International Airport (LIO). Transfer from either of these airports is included during scheduled times.
What’s not included
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Spa Treatments
- Shuttle From The Villa
- Yoga Mat and Props
Available Packages
There are two dorm rooms available with a shared double bathroom and shower. Each room has one large double bed, and one bunk bed with all linens, fans, large windows, and full air ventilation. The bathroom is equipped with showers, toilets, beautiful sinks, towels, and basic cleaning supplies. You are suggested to keep things natural however if you need then please bring your own hairdryer, straightener, and personal beauty products.
This oceanfront jungle villa is located in one of the most beautiful and exotic areas of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Only steps away from Punta Uva beach, this bright and spacious traditional Caribbean villa is on 2.5 acres of lush jungle land with 4 private rooms and 2 triple bed dorm rooms accommodating a small group of only 8 to 10 students creating a cozy and ideal learning experience. There is ample social space with a large deck overlooking the river, a beautiful yoga deck looking out into the jungle, a gazebo Satsang / workshop area, BBQ, and a newly renovated outdoor pool. Howler monkeys, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, sloths, and many other varieties of birds can be seen daily.
The property is also strategically located within close proximity to Puerto Viejo only a 10-15-minute drive for all necessities (bank, pharmacy, clinic, supermarket, spas) and it is surrounded by several great restaurants and local shops. If you are looking for an eco-inspired accommodation where you can plug into the healing powers of Gaia, mother earth, and get back to your true nature this is it!
Enrollment Agreement:
I understand that if I fulfill all the requirements of the teacher training, including payment in full, online modules, in-class retreat hours, zoom calls, presentations, practice teaching, and homework, I will receive a letter of completion, which can be submitted to the Yoga Alliance or a prospective employer as evidence that I have completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. Paying for the program and completing the hours alone does not mean I will pass the program. I understand that Sacred Journeys Yoga, Stacy Sinclair, reserves the right to ask me to leave the program if my behavior is inappropriate, unethical, or violates the Yoga Alliance ethical guidelines. Under such circumstances, I understand I will not be refunded my tuition. I understand if I cancel more than 14 days before the training start date, if a deposit was paid through Book Yoga Retreats it will remain as a credit and any other payments made towards the training will be refunded. I understand that if I cancel within 14 days of the training start date I will forfeit any payments made towards the training. On the rare occasion that the training is canceled by the organizers, Sacred Journeys Yoga, if a deposit was paid through Book Yoga Retreats it will remain as a credit and other payments made towards the training will be fully refunded. Sacred Journeys Yoga is not responsible for any travel costs that you incur to participate in the training. Once the program begins, deposit and tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
There are three private rooms available with a bathroom and shower. Each room has one large double bed, with all linens, a fan, large windows, and full air ventilation. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet, beautiful sink, towels, and basic cleaning supplies. You are suggested to keep things natural however if you need then please bring your own hairdryer, straightener, and personal beauty products.
This oceanfront jungle villa is located in one of the most beautiful and exotic areas of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Only steps away from Punta Uva beach, this bright and spacious traditional Caribbean villa is on 2.5 acres of lush jungle land with 4 private rooms and 2 triple bed dorm rooms accommodating a small group of only 8 to 10 students creating a cozy and ideal learning experience. There is ample social space with a large deck overlooking the river, a beautiful yoga deck looking out into the jungle, a gazebo Satsang / workshop area, BBQ, and a newly renovated outdoor pool. Howler monkeys, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, sloths, and many other varieties of birds can be seen daily.
The property is also strategically located within close proximity to Puerto Viejo only a 10-15-minute drive for all necessities (bank, pharmacy, clinic, supermarket, spas) and it is surrounded by several great restaurants and local shops. If you are looking for an eco-inspired accommodation where you can plug into the healing powers of Gaia, mother earth, and get back to your true nature this is it!
Enrollment Agreement:
I understand that if I fulfill all the requirements of the teacher training, including payment in full, online modules, in-class retreat hours, zoom calls, presentations, practice teaching, and homework, I will receive a letter of completion, which can be submitted to the Yoga Alliance or a prospective employer as evidence that I have completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. Paying for the program and completing the hours alone does not mean I will pass the program. I understand that Sacred Journeys Yoga, Stacy Sinclair, reserves the right to ask me to leave the program if my behavior is inappropriate, unethical, or violates the Yoga Alliance ethical guidelines. Under such circumstances, I understand I will not be refunded my tuition. I understand if I cancel more than 14 days before the training start date, if a deposit was paid through Book Yoga Retreats it will remain as a credit and any other payments made towards the training will be refunded. I understand that if I cancel within 14 days of the training start date I will forfeit any payments made towards the training. On the rare occasion that the training is canceled by the organizers, Sacred Journeys Yoga, if a deposit was paid through Book Yoga Retreats it will remain as a credit and other payments made towards the training will be fully refunded. Sacred Journeys Yoga is not responsible for any travel costs that you incur to participate in the training. Once the program begins, deposit and tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Itinerary
This is an immersive experience and each day will be filled with intentional learning and movement.
Example of the daily schedule
*06:30 Morning intention setting and yoga practice
*08:00 Guided meditation
*08:30 Mindful eating practice and vegetarian breakfast
*Free time
*09:30 Asana lab
*12:45 Vegetarian lunch
*Free time for self-study, reflection, reading, connection, beach, and play
*14:45 Afternoon lecture
*18:45 Mindful eating practice and vegetarian dinner
*20:00 Evening Restorative and meditation practice or special event
*Free time for self-study, reflection, journaling, and connection