Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training costa rica
Hybrid 200-Hour Trauma-Informed YYT: Join us virtually before meeting us in Montezuma for a 10 Day Immersion.
CREATING LEADERS IN SOMATIC TRAUMA RECOVERY AND NERVOUS SYSTEM EDUCATION
Exploring well-being and humanity through a bio-psycho-social model.
Join us where the jungle meets the sea in tropical Costa Rica! Montezuma is located on the Nicoya Peninsula and is surrounded by beaches, rich wildlife, and jungle waterfalls!
This setting is the ideal place to complete the in-person portion of this hybrid experience! Aves Resort is a luxurious, sprawling, consciously designed resort, recently built on the hills of Montezuma with views of the Pacific Ocean. Their spacious facilities and accommodations are built to nurture your heart and mind.
Yoga is a practice of collective liberation. In this way, trauma-informed yoga is people-informed yoga. This course is designed not only to provide you with the tools you need to share the ancient wisdom of yoga with others in a trauma sensitive way, but also to inquire into your own life from this perspective. We will focus heavily on the ways you can take yoga off of the mat and into the world, insighting powerful change in your communities.
The online portion of this program will allow us to cultivate a strong container with clear guidelines and foundational principles to follow as a cohort so that our time together can be utilized as a space of vulnerability, discovery, and learning. We will use our virtual time together to cover didactic material to ensure that we all have the same fundamental understanding of trauma-informed work before we meet in-person.
With this solid foundation in place, we can then continue this exploration which is further amplified through interpersonal, in-real-life exchanges and discussions. We hope you can join us!
COSTA RICA YTT DETAILS
Sep 9 – Oct 10, 2026 | Hybrid YTT
SELF-PACED ONLINE + 3 LIVE ONLINE CALLS:
Opening Call: Sep 9, 2026 (3-7pm PST)
Cycle 1 Connection Call: Wednesday, Sep 16 (3-5pm PST)
Cycle 2 Connection Call: Wednesday, Sep 23 (3-5pm PST)
IN-PERSON:
Oct 1 – 10, 2026 | 10 day Immersion
Feb 17 – Mar 29, 2027 | Hybrid YTT
SELF-PACED ONLINE + 3 LIVE ONLINE CALLS:
Opening Call: Wednesday, Feb 17, 2027 (3-7pm PST)
Cycle 1 Connection Call: Wednesday, Mar 3 (3-5pm PST)
Cycle 2 Connection Call: Wednesday, Mar 17 (3-5pm PST)
IN-PERSON:
Mar 20 – 29, 2027 | 10 day Immersion
Meals
3 Vegetarian meals per day (Vegan available)
Skill Levels:
All Levels.
Certification:
Worldwide recognized Yoga Alliance certificate.
Location:
AVES Resort, Montezuma, Costa Rica
A yoga space that honors the nuance of the human experience facilitates an environment where each practitioner can take agency over their own bodily autonomy, nervous system regulation, and power of choice. A truly trauma-informed environment embraces and welcomes all emotional realities while highlighting the undeniable truth that embodiment means discerning for oneself what feels right and what feels safe in each moment.
Our integration of this knowledge then informs the way that we show up to hold space for others on their mats. With compassion, curiosity, and kindness we can broaden our willingness to meet the fluctuations of being human both within ourselves and within each other. Embodiment practices, such as Yoga asana, are proven to be the most effective modality in trauma recovery. With this in mind, we learn that we can excavate art from our painful experiences and use it all as a source of freedom and authentic self-expression.
Through the lens of Trauma-Informed education, Yoga is not only an art and a science but a necessity for the future of our world at large.
When “teaching” Yoga, we are not just guiding poses.
We are guiding people.
We are guiding nervous systems.
We are guiding complex and unique physiologies
Training Curriculum Overview
This 200-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Training will weave through 4 cycles: Stabilize, Metabolize, Visualize, and Alchemize. The intention for the flow of this program is to invite students into a deep reflective space of Self Confrontation and then to empower them to excavate their wounds into their wisdom and their pain into their purpose through Service.
- Creating community + setting a solid container
- SYI’s Trauma-Informed Slow Flow + Yin Sequences
- How to safely cue + guide Meditation, Pranayama + Surya Namaskar (classical, A + B)
- Foundations of Trauma-Informed Yoga
- Nervous System Education
- Introduction to Polyvagal Theory
- Dissociation + Embodiment
- Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
- Trauma-Sensitive Meditation + Pranayama
- Trauma, Core Beliefs + Reparenting
- Yoga Anatomy + Physiology
- Asana Alignment + Hands-on Assists
- SYI’s Trauma Informed Vinyasa Flow
- Ceremonies + Rituals
- Interpersonal Workshops, Partner Work, and Authentic Relating Exercises
- Somatic Experiencing Foundations
- Peer Teaching (To receive your Yoga Alliance 200hr Certification you will be required to teach a full 90-minute sequence to a peer)
- Principles of Trauma-Informed spaces – Community Project offerings
- Inclusivity, Accessibility, + Yoga for Social Justice
- Business of Yoga – Stepping out into the world Trauma-Informed
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
- Therapists
- Social workers
- Nurses
- Healthcare professionals
- Activists
- School teachers
- Yoga teachers
- Wellness practitioners
- Mental health advocates
- Parents and caregivers
- Coaches
- Bodyworkers
- Community leaders
- Individuals seeking personal growth
COSTA RICA TUITION & ACCOMMODATION
TUITION
$ 2500
Pay in Full
$ 2700
Payment Plan
ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
$ 1200 – Quad Shared (4 people)
$ 1400 – Triple Shared (max 3 guests
$ 1950 – Double (2 people)
$ 2700 – Private (1 person)
NOTE: Prices above do not include airfare, additional reading materials or day off excursions. Email us to learn more about scholarships and payment options.
Credit / Google or Apple Pay
+ 4% process fee:
Checking Account
No fee:
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
Jeanine Talento, E-RYT 500, Trauma & Nervous System Educator, Yoga Teacher Trainer, and Somatic Therapy Practitioner.
With a B.S. in Psychology and over 3,000 hours of Trauma-Informed training, Jeanine has been leading Yoga Teacher Trainings and Somatic Therapy courses since 2015. She specializes in nervous system education, body-based healing, and mental health advocacy.
In Fall 2024, Jeanine began her Master’s Degree in Psychology at Harvard University, Division of Continuing Education. She founded the Trauma-Informed sect of School Yoga Institute in 2018, The Somatic Therapy Practitioner Training with Somatic Arts Academy in 2021, and is honored to be one of the founders of The Somatic Yoga Institute.
Brooke Alexander, E-RYT 500, Trauma-Informed Educator & Yoga Teacher Trainer.
Brooke’s journey with yoga began nearly two decades ago as a lifeline during her struggles with disordered eating. On her mat, she began to see her body not as a problem to solve, but as an intelligent, dynamic system to honor and befriend.
Brooke has dedicated over 3,000 hours to advanced trauma-informed and somatic study, including Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy through Embody Lab, and Trauma-Informed Contemplative Leadership at the Nalanda Institute. She co-founded the Trauma-Informed sect of School Yoga Institute and leads 200-Hour and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as Trauma-Informed Continuing Education programs.
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.
Set in the lush natural landscapes of Costa Rica, this trauma-informed yoga teacher training offers an immersive environment ideal for deep study, nervous system regulation, and embodied learning. Practicing in nature enhances integration while supporting the principles of safety, awareness, and connection that define trauma-informed teaching.
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.
WHY CHOOSE A YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTERED SCHOOL
A Yoga Alliance Certification marks a pivotal achievement for yoga teachers, signifying their completion of a comprehensive training program that adheres to the rigorous standards set by Yoga Alliance.
By pursuing a certification through a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) like School Yoga Institute with more than 1000+ positive student reviews on Yoga Alliance, you’re not only enhancing your teaching credibility but also opening doors to teaching opportunities worldwide.
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