GUATEMALA Yoga Teacher Training
A Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Teacher Training held on the sacred shores of Lake Atitln — where ancient volcanoes, mindful movement, and soul connection guide your inner transformation.
Welcome to the Mystical land of Lake Atitltan for our Guatemala YTT!
Welcome to Lake Atitlan, a stunning destination embraced by towering volcanoes and rich Mayan culture. Known as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, its peaceful and tranquil environment makes it the perfect spot to immerse yourself in yoga and spiritual connection. This lake has become a popular destination for yogis because of its tranquil and calm environment.
At The Mystical Yoga Farm, located near Santiago Atitlan, you’ll find an off-grid, self-sustainable sanctuary dedicated to healing, transformation, and empowerment. As one of the first yoga teacher training schools in the region, we combine spiritual wisdom with the beauty of nature, offering a unique experience that goes far beyond certification.
Our Yoga Teacher Training program is inspired by the Peruvian Medicine Wheel, providing a spiritually enriched path to becoming a recognized Yoga Alliance certified teacher. Here, you’ll not only deepen your yoga practice but also tap into the ancient wisdom of Lake Atitlan and its surrounding Mayan culture.
We carefully select the locations for our teacher training programs because the environment is crucial in enhancing your overall experience. Our commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious practices guides our choice of venues. In Guatemala, we partner with a retreat center that aligns with our values and works harmoniously with the land to protect and preserve our precious planet.
Daily yoga and meditation will connect you with your body, mind, and spirit, while cultural excursions and interactions with local Mayan communities will deepen your appreciation for their ancient traditions. Our training promotes conscious living and offers a holistic, life-changing experience both on and off the mat.
Whether you are looking to advance your yoga practice, become a teacher, or simply rejuvenate in a serene, transformative environment, our Guatemala Yoga Teacher Training is your gateway to personal growth, healing, and spiritual awakening.
GUATEMALA DETAILS
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:
Mystical Yoga Farm (MYF), Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
INSIDE OUR Core Curriculum
During our Guatemala 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 GUATEMALA GRADUATES
Read reviews and testimonials from our students and graduates
The ripple effects of this experience extend far beyond the 21 days I spent at Mystic Yoga Farm; they will continue to resonate within me and the community I create throughout my journey as a yoga teacher. My time at School Yoga Institute has been a profound and joyful experience, one that has profoundly shaped my perspective on life and practice. With every breath, I honor this journey and look forward to all the beautiful connections, lessons, and transformations that…
What I did not expect was that this journey would become one of the most profound experiences of self-discovery, healing, and transformation in my entire life. My 200 hours with School Yoga Institute have highly exceeded my expectations. It offered me the technical skills needed to be a yoga teacher, but also the tools to understand myself deeply, reconnect with my values, and envision the type of life I want to lead.
As my yoga teacher training with SYI and at the Mystical Yoga Farm comes to a close, I find myself feeling still, soft, and deeply grateful. The past few weeks feel like a wormhole in time—simultaneously expansive and fleeting. Days stretched long with emotional depth, philosophical inquiry, playful movement, ritual, song, and a sweetness of intimacy that I had not realized I was longing for.
The experience was just as transformative. By the end of the training, I realized that the most valuable thing I gained was not just a certification, but a shift in how I relate to myself and the world. The teachings reminded me that yoga is not separate from daily life, but something that informs how we move, consume, and connect. This experience continues to shape how I practice, teach, and live.
This training at the farm was nothing short of mystical and transformational. I left with a sense of clarity, wisdom, connection, inspiration and most importantly an expanded heartspace full of Love. I cannot possibly find all of the words to properly express the amount of gratitude I feel for this spiritually immersive journey
The most transformative lesson that I am taking away from this training, is that yoga is so much more than asana. There are 8 limbs of yoga and asana is just one of them. I am living yoga off my mat. My deepest gratitude extends to SYI and MYF for holding space for such a beautiful experience of personal transformation and growth.
I’m deeply grateful for every moment of this journey, every challenge, every insight, every breath. SYI didn’t just train me. It transformed me. And I know that the ripple effects of this experience will continue to shape the way I move, teach, connect, and serve in the world.
Thanks for enabling me to be part of this incredible journey with 15 beautiful souls who became friends by giving me this scholarship and thank you for your daily work all over the world and for building up this magical community. You inspired our whole group with this opportunity and you are making the world a better place with every person that is leaving the farm and is taking one learning or inspiration with them.
WHY CHOOSE GUATEMALA FOR YOUR 200-HOUR YTT
Our Guatemala Yoga Teacher Training is designed to harness the unique energy that emerges when like-minded souls gather from around the world in the sacred lands of Guatemala. This training integrates the ancient wisdom of the East with the powerful Peruvian Medicine Wheel, guiding students through a transformative journey of personal growth.
This Yoga Teacher Training is structured in four cycles, each aligned with the four cardinal directions, allowing participants to connect deeply with the guardian spirits of the land. These cycles guide students through phases of release, understanding, growth, and empowerment, fostering a space where inner wisdom is revealed, and life purpose is accelerated.
Our 200-Hour Guatemala Yoga Teacher Training invites students to dive deep into mystical practices, fostering a connection between themselves and the world around them. 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. The training empowers future yoga teachers, guiding them to rediscover themselves and share the wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions. Through the study of ancient wisdom and daily practice, participants cultivate a deeper sense of beauty, love, and freedom, using yoga as a tool to experience the pure essence of life.
Set in the stunning landscapes of Guatemala, surrounded by indigenous Mayan communities, this experience offers cultural immersion alongside yoga practice. Participants can explore local traditions, visit vibrant markets, and hike volcanoes, all while learning the true essence of life through yoga. The beauty, culture, and history of Guatemala, including UNESCO sites like Tikal and Antigua, make it the perfect backdrop for personal growth, reflection, and transformation.
Our training blends yoga’s ancient wisdom with the vibrant energy of Guatemala, offering a soul-nourishing journey that connects participants to nature, culture, and their inner selves.
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.
GUATEMALA YTT TUITION & ACCOMMODATION
TUITION
$ 2200
Pay in Full
$ 2400
Payment Plan
Cannot be combined with scholarships.ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
EXTRA BENEFITS + BONUS MATERIALS
Over $1800 value!
- Lifetime access to our 200hr online self-paced YTT.
- 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.
OUR GUATEMALA FACILITATORS
These are our upcoming YTT dates and facilitators. Click on each facilitator’s photo below to learn more about them.
OUR GUATEMALA LOCATION – THE MYSTICAL YOGA FARM
The Mystical Yoga Farm is blessed to be nestled in the forest on the shores of sacred Lake Atitlán, between three magnificent volcanoes. Their peaceful refuge provides a safe container for healing, growth, and empowerment. MYF is an off-grid spiritual sanctuary focused on healing, transformation, and empowerment. Through the practice of yoga, ceremony, and permaculture we co-create a thriving community environment that is in harmony with nature. We strive to regenerate Mother Earth and to inspire the creative life force in all of our guests.
At Lake Atitlan, through transformational experiences, plant-based diet, yoga, and community we co-create a sustainable and regenerative way of living. We strive to have a lasting positive impact on all who come to this sacred land. Our guests leave inspired to spread the love and healing to their local communities, thus co-creating a new way of being… a New Earth! Lastly, by working with our local staff, we support the Tzʼutujil Mayan community by providing education, jobs, resources, and a loving international family.
Click HERE to view MYF’s accommodations and details.
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.