Yoga Programs
At Costa Rica Yoga Academy, our programs are designed to meet you wherever you are on your journey - whether you're joining us in person or studying from anywhere in the world. Our immersive, in-person trainings offer a deeply embodied experience, set in the natural beauty of Costa Rica, where daily practice, hands-on teaching, and community connection bring your learning to life. For those seeking flexibility, our online education platform provides comprehensive, high-quality training supported by experienced teachers, guided mentorship, and a connected global community. However you choose to learn, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you deepen your practice, expand your knowledge, and grow into a confident, authentic teacher.
100 Hour in Costa Rica
Our one-week hybrid in person and virtual 100 Hour Immersion in Costa Rica is a transformative, in-person experience designed to deepen your personal practice while introducing you to the foundations of teaching. Set in a breathtaking natural environment, this program blends daily yoga, philosophy, subtle body exploration, and hands-on learning with space to rest, reflect, and reconnect. Ideal for both aspiring teachers and dedicated practitioners, this immersion offers a powerful reset for body, mind, and direction.
200 Hour in Costa Rica
Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a 2-week comprehensive journey into the art and science of yoga, designed to support you in becoming a confident, knowledgeable, and embodied teacher in the styles of Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga. Through a blend of asana, anatomy, philosophy, sequencing, and teaching methodology, you’ll develop the skills to lead classes with clarity and authenticity. Offered in flexible formats, this training balances structure with self-paced learning and personalized support.
500 Hour Professional Teacher Certification
Our 500 Hour Advanced Training is a mentorship-based program for teachers ready to refine their voice, expand their knowledge, and step into leadership. Combining advanced studies in sequencing, subtle body, philosophy, and specialized modalities, this program is guided by close mentorship and real-time feedback. With the option to travel to Costa Rica for in-person immersion, you’ll deepen both your practice and your presence as a teacher.
Advanced Teacher Training
Advanced 50 Hour Training
Our Advanced 50 Hour Training is a curated, flexible experience designed for teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge in a way that feels aligned and personal. Offered either in person or in Costa Rica, this program allows you to choose the focus of your training - whether that’s advanced sequencing, subtle body studies, Yin, somatics, meditation, or beyond. With personalized guidance and an intimate learning environment, this is an opportunity to refine your skills, expand your perspective, and evolve your practice in a way that is both intentional and fully your own.
Meditation Facilitator
Our Meditation Facilitator Training is designed to help you confidently guide others through meaningful, accessible meditation practices. You’ll explore a range of techniques including breathwork, visualization, mantra, and nervous system regulation, while developing your voice and facilitation skills. Rooted in both tradition and modern understanding, this training empowers you to hold space with clarity, intention, and authenticity.
Yin Yoga & Yoga Nida
Our Yin and Yoga Nidra Training is a deeply restorative and transformative program that explores the art of slowing down. Blending Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridian theory, and somatic awareness with the practice of Yoga Nidra, you’ll learn to guide students into profound states of rest and healing. This training supports both personal integration and skillful facilitation, offering tools to balance the nervous system and cultivate deep inner awareness.
Trauma Aware & Mental Health Yoga
Our Trauma-Aware Yoga & Mental Health Training in Costa Rica is a deeply intentional introduction to holding space with sensitivity, compassion, and awareness, designed for teachers and practitioners who feel called to support others in a more informed and meaningful way. Set within the grounding beauty of nature, this experience explores the intersection of yoga, nervous system regulation, and mental health, offering foundational tools to create safer, more inclusive practices. You’ll be introduced to trauma-aware language, choice-based cueing, and the role of agency in healing, alongside practices in gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation that support emotional balance and resilience. This training is not about fixing, but about learning how to hold space with integrity, presence, and care. Your journey continues beyond Costa Rica through our online platform, where you’ll deepen your understanding with expanded modules, practical applications, and ongoing education designed to support both your personal growth and your evolution as a conscious, trauma-aware teacher.
Restorative Yoga
Step into a slower rhythm of living and teaching with our 50-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica, a deeply nourishing immersion designed to support rest, resilience, and intentional practice. Surrounded by ocean air and lush jungle landscapes, this experience invites you to soften, listen, and reconnect while exploring the art and science of restorative yoga. You’ll learn the foundations of prop-supported postures, intelligent sequencing, and how to guide the body into deep rest, while weaving in pranayama techniques to regulate the nervous system and enhance each practice. Through meditation, mindfulness, and subtle awareness techniques, you’ll deepen your own inner connection while gaining tools to support others. Rooted in yoga history and philosophy, this training bridges ancient wisdom with modern application, while also guiding you in the art of class theming, helping you create intentional, meaningful, and cohesive student experiences. With dedicated teaching methodology and practicum, you’ll refine your voice, build confidence, and learn to hold space in a way that is both supportive and impactful, leaving you grounded, inspired, and fully equipped to share the power of rest.
Ayurveda Yoga
Our Ayurveda & Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica is a soulful immersion into the wisdom of nature, guiding you to understand the body, mind, and energy through the lens of Ayurvedic principles. Set in a grounding, tropical environment, this training introduces the foundational concepts of the doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and how they influence our physical, emotional, and energetic states. You’ll learn how to create balanced, intentional yoga practices that support each constitution through asana, pranayama, meditation, and daily rituals, while exploring the connection between lifestyle, digestion, and overall wellbeing. This experience is designed to help you embody the teachings, offering practical tools to bring Ayurveda into your personal life and your classes with clarity and confidence. Your journey continues beyond Costa Rica through our online platform, where you’ll deepen your studies with expanded teachings, integration practices, and ongoing support to fully live and share this ancient, holistic system.