COSTA RICA Yoga Teacher Training
A Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training immersed in Costa Rica. Where wild beauty meets sacred movement, inner transformation, and ancestral wisdom.
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Experience the Magic of Costa Rica’s Blue Zone. Surrounded by pristine beaches, tropical forests, and one of the healthiest communities on Earth.
Our Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica combines the serenity of the natural world with a deep dive into the practice of yoga.
Whether you’re relaxing in a hammock, practicing on the mat, or riding a wave, this journey invites you to shift your perspective and heighten your awareness.
Our trainings take place in the incredible town of Montezuma – which offer incredible culture, atmosphere, and endless amounts of local tropical produce.
Costa Rica, known as the happiest and most sustainable country on Earth, is a dream destination for those looking to deepen their yoga practice.
With its abundant wildlife, breathtaking volcanic landscapes, world-class beaches, and vibrant surf culture, program is the perfect setting to dive deeper into your practice and become a yoga instructor.
In Costa Rica you’ll find more than just yoga – you’ll find a connection to nature, to yourself, and a supportive community.
You can choose between our Fully In-Person or Hybrid training option, allowing you to combine online learning with in-person experience.
Our yoga teacher training is not only a path to becoming an instructor but also a chance to experience Costa Rica’s rich culture and warm hospitality.
We are committed to selecting eco-friendly retreat centers that support sustainable practices, ensuring that your time contributes positively to this beautiful environment.
COSTA RICA DETAILS
FULLY IN-PERSON DATES:
HYBRID FORMAT DATES:
* Check below Hybrid YTT schedule
Yoga Practice:
Vinyasa & Hatha flow sequence.
Meals:
3 Vegetarian meals per day (Vegan available)
Skill Levels:
All Levels.
Certification:
Worldwide recognized Yoga Alliance certificate.
Location:
AVES Resort, Montezuma, Costa Rica
INSIDE OUR Core Curriculum
During our Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training program you will:
- Work through the traditional Peruvian Medicine Wheel in a process of self-inquiry, discovery and personal transformation.
- Learn to teach two Asana sequences: Sadhana Vinyasa and Sadhana Hatha flows, as well as guidance on creating your sequences.
- Live the yogic lifestyle, deepening your Sadhana, personal spiritual practice.
- Incorporate daily Meditation, Pranayama, and Asana.
- Explore the Art of Teaching through interactive daily workshops and learn through peer-teaching starting day one.
- Participate in daily Satsang, evening gatherings. Learning traditional Kirtan chants from India and the rest of the world.
- Participate in traditional ceremonies: Full-Moon, New-Moon, Letting-Go Ceremony, Traditional Andean Gratitude (despacho), and/or Cacao Ceremony, and other traditional ceremonies.
- Ethics for Yoga Teachers
- Study Yoga Anatomy & Physiology and incorporate these principles into your teaching and practice.
- Study selected Yoga Sutras in depth.
- Learn the foundation and historical background of yoga philosophy.
- Explore Chakras, Bandhas and energetic anatomy in theory and in application to your practice and your teaching.
- Study Ayurvedic Philosophy & Medicine, while studying and living the Yogic Diet.
- Focus on integrating Yoga into your life through daily Spiritual Lessons.
- Introduction to Conscious Business and discuss Tools for developing the business of yoga ant take it to the marketplace.
- Learn and integrate holistic health modalities such as massage, energy healing, nutrition, and other forms.
- Our training programs are taught in English.
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR COSTA RICA GRADUATES
Read reviews and testimonials from our students and graduates
I chose School Yoga Institute because it seemed like they valued the true meaning of yoga. In other words, it seemed to me that the training wasn’t just going to be one big lecture on how to properly do poses but rather a whole spiritual endeavor and experience… and thankfully,…
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Emma shares her transformational journey during her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica with School Yoga Institute.
Beeca shares her transformational journey during his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica with School Yoga Institute.
My experience with School Yoga Institute and its yoga program has been truly transformative, far beyond what I had initially expected when I enrolled. As soon as I began the program, I realized that it offered much more than physical training—it was a journey of self-discovery, healing, and deep internal…
This experience reminded me that yoga goes far beyond the mat. It influences how we communicate, how we handle challenges, how we lead, how we support others, and how we move through the world each day. For me, this training was not simply the end of a program. It was…
My experience at this yoga school in Costa Rica has been nothing short of life-changing. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed into a peaceful, supportive, and deeply inspiring environment that immediately set the tone for the incredible journey ahead. This school offers far more than yoga classes —…
Jenika traveled to Costa Rica not knowing what to expect. What she found was far more than a certification. In this video, she shares what her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with School Yoga Institute was really like, the daily practice, the community, the breakthroughs, and what shifted in her after…
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Why choose SCHOOL YOGA INSTITUTE IN Costa Rica
Our Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training is a transformative experience, uniting the ancient wisdom of the East with the Medicine Wheel’s guidance.
This training unfolds in four cycles aligned with the cardinal directions, allowing you to connect deeply with the land and move through phases of release, understanding, growth, and empowerment.
Over 21 days, you’ll explore an in-depth introduction to Yoga Philosophy and the Sutras, Anatomy, the Art of Teaching, the Art of Alignment, and the Art of Touch. This program empowers you to step into your role as a yoga teacher, cultivating beauty, love, and freedom through ancient teachings and daily practice.
Our training locations provide nourishing meals, with local chefs preparing vegan and vegetarian dishes that honor yogic principles. In Costa Rica’s warm tropical climate, you’ll embrace each moment as part of your transformative journey, connecting deeply with nature and your own essence.
Through daily practice and study, you’ll develop a deeper sense of beauty, love, and freedom, gaining the skills needed to become a yoga teacher. This journey is more than a training; it’s an invitation to align with your true self, embrace growth, and live with intention. Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” spirit captures this journey, offering a culture of joy and simplicity, with vibrant communities and natural beauty at every turn.
As a SYI student you get a special deal of 5% discount on tours and accommodation at the hotel. Check out:
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To learn more about Costa Rica, read our blog post
WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE
What a potent time in the world to feel the call to become a yoga teacher! The journey begins right here and right now – searching the internet for a unique experience that sparks your destiny’s curiosity. You are here for a reason. We offer experiences that gift students with so much more than just a certification.
Click on each of the tabs to learn more about what makes our Yoga Teacher Training Programs unique.
Our school is deeply influenced by Peruvian Medicine Wheel. This is a significant reason why many say that SYI is much more than just a yoga teacher training. We provide students with a spiritually driven course that goes far beyond Asana (the physical postures of yoga). Through The Peruvian medicine wheel and ceremonies, we connect to the shadows of our past to understand how our patterns shape and feed our current state and perspective. We develop powerful inner tools and rewrite the personal narratives that keep us stuck, giving way to a new perspective and lasting change in our lives.
School Yoga Institute started over 20 years ago and has contributed to hundreds of lives being transformed along the way! As a spiritually focused organization, we are built upon a foundation of love, radical self-acceptance, personal growth, and deep connection. Our Alumni family is vast and continues to blossom throughout the world. Once you complete an SYI course, you’re family for life! We feel honored to do this work and continue to be inspired by each student and the uniqueness of their story.
We recognize that yoga should be accessible to every body! Wherever there is inequality, there is work to do. We offer yoga scholarships for all our yoga teacher training programs and SYI is committed to amplifying and empowering the voices of people of color and folks who identify as BIPOC, LBGTQIA+, and members of marginalized communities.
As an organization, we are very selective about the sacred locations we choose to host our YTTs. We are grateful and humbled to hold these courses around the world on many different continents. We want the people who have grown up in these communities to have a chance to experience our programs at a discounted rate, so we offer 50% off for anyone who is from each location. For example, if you are from Central America, you have access to our programs in Guatemala and Costa Rica at a 50% tuition discount!
We truly can’t say enough about our incredible yoga facilitators. Like our course offerings, our facilitators are located all around the globe! Each one of our diverse world-class facilitators has completed 500-hour YTT and offers a plethora of experience and wisdom. We wouldn’t be who we are without them!
We love our team and we love what we do! If you have ever sent us an e-mail, requested a phone call, or reached out with questions, chances are you’ve heard back from our co-owner and operator, Keri Pennell!
Keri, and Co-Owner and facilitator Jed, pour their hearts and souls into this community and deeply care for each student’s journey and experiences. We call Keri our Mystical Mama! A vegan chef, wife, and mother of four, Keri’s leadership is contagious and welcoming! She’s joined by an incredibly supportive team of SYI visionaries!
At School Yoga Institute we are grateful to work with numerous international locations as passionate about sustainability as us. In our travels we make an effort to off-set emissions, during our yoga teacher training we provide students with the knowledge, means and opportunity to delve into self inquiry of the impact of their current lifestyle and an introduction to living more sustainably.
IN-PERSON SCHEDULE
Schedules may vary
- 6:00 – 9:00 – Guided Meditation/Pranayama/Asana
- 9:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast and Self Sadhana
- 10:00 – 11:00 – Spiritual lesson/Intention of the day
- 11:00 – 12:00 – Yoga Sutras/Yoga Anatomy
- 12:00 – 2:00 – Snack and Self Sadhana
- 2:00 – 3:00 – Special Topics
- 3:00 – 6:00 – Art of Teaching and Art of Touch
- 6:00 – 7:00 – Dinner and Self Sadhana
- 7:00 – 8:00 – Satsang (Sacred Circle)
HYBRID SCHEDULE
LIVE TRAINING DATES ARE HELD FROM:
- Wednesday/Friday: 12pm – 4pm PST Live on Zoom
- Saturday/Sunday: 6am – 2pm PST Live on Zoom
Note: All sessions will be recorded, but it is highly recommended to come live for ease of certification.
Oct – Nov 2026 Training
- 1st Weekend: October 9 – 11
- 2nd Weekend: October 23 – 25
- Wednesday: November 4
- In-Person Dates: November 11 – 20, 2026
COSTA RICA YTT TUITION & ACCOMMODATION
TUITION
$ 2200
Pay in Full
$ 2400
Payment Plan
ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
AVES IN-PERSON YTT
$ 1750 – Quad Share (4 people)
$ 2050 – Triple Shared (max 3 guests)
$ 2500 – Double Room (max 2 guests)
$ 3600 – Private room
AVES HYBRID YTT
$ 1100 – Quad Share (4 people)
$ 1300 – Triple Shared (max 3 guests)
$ 1850 – Double Room (max 2 guests)
$ 2500 – Private room
EXTRA BENEFITS + BONUS MATERIALS
Over $1800 value!
- Lifetime access to our 200-hour online teacher training program.
- Access to our Online Membership with weekly classes, support, etc.
- Discounts on all 300hr and continuing education courses.
- Cacao Ceremony.
- Access to both print and PDF copies of the teaching materials.
MEET YOUR COSTA RICA FACILITATORS
Below you’ll find our dates and facilitators. For upcoming trainings, photos are shown below. For later trainings, click the facilitator names to learn more.
Sep 7 – 27, 2026 with Bri & Kayla
Oct 9 – Nov 20, 2026 with Mindi & Nadine
Dec 1 – 21, 2026 with Anita & Vanessa
Feb 2 – 22, 2027 with Inka & Vanessa
Feb 28 – Mar 20, 2027 with Colynn, Shaun & Bea
May 7 – 27, 2027 with Mindi & Nadine
Jun 2 – 22, 2027 with Inka & Ashley Davis
Jul 15 – Aug 4, 2027 with Colynn, Kathryn & Carlie
Sep 1 – 21, 2027 with Janani & Nikki West
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.
WHAT ELSE YOU’LL LEARN IN OUR YTT
IN-DEPTH MEDITATION TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICE // MEDITATION
Meditation allows you to connect with your divine self by calming and observing the mind. During the training, you’ll explore various meditation techniques, establishing a daily practice and learning how to guide others confidently. You’ll also delve into the physiological and philosophical benefits of regular meditation.
EXPERIENCE OF DIFFERENT PRANAYAMAS TECHNIQUES // PRANAYAMA
Pranayama, the observance of breath, helps deepen your connection to life force energy. In this training, you’ll practice breath awareness, learn pranayama philosophy, and discover techniques to enhance both your personal practice and your teaching.
DAILY ASANA PRACTICE // ASANA
You’ll practice two yoga flows—Hatha and Vinyasa—covering over 75 postures, including three variations of Sun Salutations. Through daily asana practice and labs, you’ll refine your understanding of alignment and movement, preparing to safely guide students.
YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy sessions explore the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, along with Buddhist, Zen, and Shamanic teachings. You’ll learn yoga’s history, the 4 paths, and Patanjali’s 8 limbs, gaining a comprehensive understanding of yoga’s philosophical roots.
ART OF TEACHING & ART OF TOUCH
You’ll develop your teaching voice by practicing alignment cues, sequencing, and adjustments. From day one, you’ll teach mini-sequences, building confidence to guide full Hatha and Vinyasa classes by the end of training.
AYURVEDA
As yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda provides a holistic approach to wellness. You’ll be introduced to its ancient practices, gaining tools to embody a nourishing and supportive lifestyle.
YOGA ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
You’ll learn both physical and energetic anatomy, including the body’s functions and systems, as well as chakras, nadis, and prana. This deep understanding will elevate your teaching and awareness of the body.
PERUVIAN MEDICINE WHEEL
Our training focuses on personal growth, using the Peruvian Medicine Wheel to provide tools for empowerment and spiritual expansion, guiding you on a transformative journey.
KRIYA YOGIC CLEANSING
Kriya yoga is a system designed to purify the body and mind, deepening the connection between mind and spirit. During the 200-hour program, you’ll be introduced to various cleansing methods that enhance your practice.
KIRTAN, BHAJAN, MANTRA AND CHANTING
Chanting, one of the earliest yoga practices, opens the throat and heart energies. Kirtan and Bhajan foster self-connection and community while also teaching Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy.
CACAO, FIRE & MOON CEREMONIES
Ceremonies honor sacred traditions and moments. In our training, you will experience cacao and fire ceremonies, and learn how to hold ceremonial space for your community. Some facilitators may also guide lunar and journey ceremonies.
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