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THE CURRICULUM

The 200hr
Teacher Training

Caribbean Coast · Costa Rica

A rich curriculum rooted in the Indian tradition, incorporating modern holistic approaches of self-healing and awareness with ancient Indian technologies of liberation and enlightenment.

Yoga Alliance Accredited · 200 Hours

Yoga Class Puerto Viejo Costa Rica

Enrolment now open for our next training:
4 January – 3 February 2027 · Apply Now →

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All trainings at the Abhyasa School of Yoga are accredited by the Yoga Alliance and meets international standards and requirements. It allows students to receive an internationally recognisable training certificate.
Yoga Alliance Registered School

THE TRAINING

The 200hr
Teacher Training

This is considered the standard and foundational amount of hours for anyone wanting to train as a yoga teacher. This includes the full curriculum and allows students to be accredited to teach yoga.

Samasati Yoga on the deck teacher training

200

Training hours

30

Days in residence

Yoga Alliance

YA

THE TRAINING IS ROOTED IN

Three 
foundations

Teaching Yoga in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica

Hatha Yoga

Hatha is the foundation of this training and allows focus on alignment, energetics and intelligent sequencing.

Ashtanga 

A dynamic and structured style of yoga, borrows from the tradition of ashtanga yoga, bringing in discipline, tapas and flow.

Restorative

Brings in meditation and restorative yoga to allow for balance and capacity for surrender, relaxation and intuitive development.

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"Students will learn about yoga in a holistic way that includes all the layers of the body — physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual."

WHAT IS THE CURRICULUM

What you will study

  • Hatha, Restorative, Ashtanga 

  • Philosophy and history of yoga

  • Subtle bodies and energetics

  • Energy management & holding space

  • Pranayama

  • Kriyas and yogic cleansing tools

  • Mantra, sound and chanting

  • Mudra

  • Meditation 

  • Introduction to Ayurveda

  • Use of props and modifications

  • Art of adjustment

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Intelligent sequencing

  • Dristi (gaze) and bandhas (locks)

  • Approaching advanced asana and inversions

  • Trauma / nervous system / somatic wisdom

  • Trauma informed approaches to yoga

  • Soulful marketing in the modern world

  • Introduction to Sanskrit

  • Compassionate self study/inquiry

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Hands-On Teaching

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The art of
adjustment

Understanding the ways that yoga becomes a way of life, not just what we do on the mat. The school offers students a learning experience that is immersive within the path, practice and philosophy of yoga.

Here on retreat for 30 days you will get the chance to be in a deep learning experience, whilst also having time for integration and to enjoy the natural surroundings.

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY

You will not leave the same

A 30-day immersion in yoga, nature and transformation. Applications are now open for the next cohort at Samasati, Costa Rica.

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