The Yoga Business Intensive
Designed for yoga teachers and space holders who are ready to bridge their passion for the practice with sustainable, aligned entrepreneurship.
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Years Teaching Yoga. Since 2004.
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Discover inner alignment and practical tools to support your evolution as a yoga teacher and business owner.
This 50-hour YACEP-certified Yoga Business Intensive is designed for yoga teachers and space holders who are ready to bridge their passion for the practice with sustainable, aligned entrepreneurship.
Join us for an immersive week of practice, study, and conscious business development set in the lush, vibrant landscape of Costa Rica. Throughout this 7-day, 6-night experience, you will be held in a supportive container that weaves together daily yoga practice, evening satsang, and intentional business education. Each day invites you into deeper connection with your body, your purpose, and your path as a yoga professional.
This retreat is not separate from life, it is an integration of it. You will explore the concept of a working vacation, where spaciousness and structure coexist. There is time for reflection, creativity, and adventure, alongside practical learning that supports you in building or expanding your yoga business from a place of clarity and authenticity.
Together, in community, we will explore foundational pillars of a sustainable yoga business. Topics include values-based branding, authentic marketing, client connection, and creating offerings that are both impactful and aligned. You will leave with grounded strategies, renewed inspiration, and a clearer vision for your next steps.
Your experience includes three nourishing meals per day, thoughtfully prepared to support your practice and energy, as well as a comprehensive manual to guide your learning and integration. You will be supported by experienced facilitators, successful spiritual entrepreneurs who have built thriving yoga businesses, alongside a community of like-minded practitioners walking a similar path.
This is an opportunity to step away from the noise, reconnect with your intention, and return home with both inner alignment and practical tools to support your evolution as a yoga teacher and business owner.
COURSE DETAILS
Online Program Dates:
Meals
3 Vegetarian meals per day (Vegan available)
Skill Levels:
All Levels.
Hours & Certification:
50-Hour Continuing Education Course. Recognized by Yoga Alliance.
Location:
AVES Resort, Montezuma, Costa Rica
Course modules
1. Intros & Agreements
- Start with a meditation to connect business with dharma
- Agreements for the retreat
- Container & orientation to retreat center/housekeeping stuff.
- Hand out manuals
2. Foundations of Conscious Business
- Spiritual Business Practices. Branding with Integrity. Core Values.
- What does “conscious business” mean? (values-driven, heart-centered, sustainable).
- Understanding dharma & seva in the yoga tradition
- Conscious capitalism vs. profit-first models
- Case studies of yoga businesses done well
- Reflection exercise: Clarify your core values & vision
3. Samskaras & Nervous System
- Stories and mindset work around worth, money, dharma and regulation.
- Visioning & Getting Clarity
4. Getting (More) Clients
- Building clarity, confidence and authenticity as a guide/school
- Identifying strengths, gifts, and areas of growth
5. Pick a Path
- Choosing your path: studio classes, privates, retreats, trainings, online offerings
- Steps towards making that happen
6. Crafting Your Offer
- Basics of pricing, packages, and creating equitable accessibility
- Collaboration over competition: building community partnerships
- Activity: Draft your first offering (class/series/retreat) with pricing + outline
7. Yoga Marketing
- Ethical marketing: inviting vs. selling- heart string-solve a problem
- Social Media & Digital Marketing
- Community Building
8. Conscious Growth & Sustainability
- Tools & systems: scheduling, payments, insurance, contracts
- Financial wellness for yoga teachers (budgeting, saving, abundance mindset)
- Scaling with integrity (retreats, teacher trainings, online platforms)
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR GRADUATES
Read reviews and testimonials from our students and graduates
I am incredibly grateful to everyone at SYI for creating such a thoughtful and meaningful program. Whether I end up teaching in a studio, at a retreat, or simply sharing yoga with the people around me, I know the lessons I learned at Mystical Yoga Farm will stay with me…
This virtual training taught me so much about the history of yoga and was extremely supportive, informative, and helpful being self paced. I am so grateful for the community of other individuals who were taking the course with me and how flexible and helpful all the yoga instructors were.
Taylor shares her transformational journey during her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica with School Yoga Institute.
I am grateful for my family, who helped get me there, and the SYI community who did everything in their power to uplift me. I have built a habit of doing morning Asana, meditation, breathwork, and mantra with my mala beads. I can confidently say this program has changed my…
Marlowe shares her transformational journey during her 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica with School Yoga Institute.
Kasi shares her transformational journey during her 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica with School Yoga Institute.
My experience with School Yoga Institute’s 2026 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal was stellar. The instructors were amazing and they were the main highlight of my experience. They also made me feel comfortable being my authentic self and being vulnerable throughout the training.
I learned so much from this program. It has taught me and given me the tools I need to teach a Hatha flow and a Vinyasa flow. I have earned an understanding of yoga and meditation and the powerfully positive role they can play in a person’s daily life. Mostly,…
TUITION + ACOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
The below prices include a 6-night stay, tuition, course certificate, manual, rooming, and locally sourced meals.
$ 1600 – Quad shared room
$ 1900 – Triple shared room
$ 2800 – Private shared room
Note: Prices above do not include travel, additional reading materials, or extras. Contact Us to learn more about scholarships and payment options.
OUR COSTA RICA LOCATION – AVES HOTEL & RESORT
Nestled in the lush jungles of Montezuma, Aves Hotel & Resort is where our Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Trainings come to life. Surrounded by ocean views, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant wildlife, this retreat center offers the perfect balance of serenity and connection to nature.
Wake up to the sound of tropical birds, practice yoga in open-air shalas overlooking the jungle canopy, and cool off in nearby natural pools or Montezuma’s iconic beach waterfalls. Every detail at Aves is designed to support transformation — from nourishing meals and eco-friendly accommodations to peaceful gardens that invite deep rest and reflection.
Located near Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, Montezuma blends coastal charm with spiritual energy. The area’s local culture, organic cafes, and breathtaking beaches create the ideal backdrop for both exploration and inner growth. Although it maintains its unique vibe, Montezuma has emerged as a great destination for all manner of travelers looking for a beach retreat surrounded by some stunning scenery.
The area offers diverse cultural flavors in its outstanding restaurants and abundant activities, from hiking in Cabo Blanco Reserve to horseback riding to a beachside waterfall. Nearby, you’ll find a Canopy Tour and Butterfly Farm Gardens. Montezuma’s natural beauty, deserted beaches, rich wildlife, and jungle waterfalls continue to make it one of Costa Rica’s favorite beach towns.
Experience Costa Rica’s magic — where the jungle meets the sea, and your yoga journey truly begins.
