Reese | Costa Rica 200hr YTT Testimonial
I have practiced yoga for a few years now, and the time spent with SYI amplified my love for my practice. My experience with SYI institute was absolutely incredible. In less than a month, we built a genuine community at People’s Ocean in Peniche.
Everyone is welcoming, and wants to see you succeed. My teachers constantly made themselves available to answer questions about the program, or personal situations that were bogging you down. One of my teachers was able to give me advice on my future career. She suggested taking time to teach for a while before jumping into the 300YTT.
The grounds that you stay on at the People’s Ocean are incredibly serene and it’s easy to relax. There is an eco-friendly pool for students to use during breaks, or maybe you’re more interested in the 10 minute walk to the nearby beach.
My teachers constantly had engaging lessons, and new topics for us to learn. I studied yoga philosophy, ayurveda, and the Hindu pantheon at times. Every afternoon, there was an Asana workshop on how to correctly teach and perform different yoga poses. The program inspired me to take a few courses on Hinduism and Sanskrit on my own time.
The food was on another level. The chef we had on site made 3 meals a day, with an occasional dessert, and it was phenomenal every time. Every morning, I looked forward to the new flavor of overnight oats or muesli waiting for us. Through this experience, I learned about vegan, ayurvedic meals that I wouldn’t have learned about otherwise.
Since the program has ended, I still find myself at ease. I move through my daily life with more intention than I did before the start of the program. I even chose to integrate some of the practices to my everyday routine.
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 life, and how I view the world.
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