Yoga Alliance Certified
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
21 Days/20 Nights
What is the Training?
Join us for a life-changing and transformative journey of self-discovery amidst nature with Luna Awakening Yoga Teacher Training, a 21-day, 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified program.
This comprehensive training will equip you with the skills to teach yoga to a variety of students, while also opening your heart amidst a luxurious experience deep in the Costa Rican rainforest. By the end of this training, you will:
- Deepen your personal practice
- Discover your unique teaching voice and style
- Master effective class sequencing while catering to different levels
- Safely guide students through proper cueing, adjustments, and alignment
- Expand your journey of self-discovery and healing
- Receive your 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate
Additional Training
In addition to the 200-hour yoga teacher training, you’ll receive exposure to:
- Reiki (Training/Certificate in Level 1 available)
- Forest bathing
- Earthing
- Sound healing
- Cacao ceremonies
- Crystal therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Tarot readings
- Body work
- Avatar experiences
- Regenerative farming
What you’ll learn
Asana, Pranayama, Meditation (90 Hours)
- Breakdown the anatomics and energetics of each posture
- Develop a daily meditation practice, get exposure to multiple types of meditation, and learn our primary meditation (Plant Meditation)
- Learn techniques of pranayamas, kriyas, mantra, and other traditional yoga techniques
- Learn how to structure and sequence classes for students of all levels
- Gain practical experience in teaching postures, cueing, sequencing, and meditation
- Learn fundamentals of Acro-yoga and Sound Healing
- Gain the skills to teach yoga classes suited to all levels of practice
Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics (30 Hours)
- Develop an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology
- Learn about muscle function and how to improve it
- Learn types of joint movements and joint stabilization
- Understand the application of anatomy principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, adaptations, healthy movement patterns, etc.)
History, Philosophy, Ethics (30 Hours)
- Study the Yoga Sutras and learn how to apply them to your everyday life
- Gain an understanding of the science and application of mantra
- Learn an overview of the history of traditional yoga
- Understand the ethical standards of teaching yoga
Teaching Methodology, Professional Development, Practicum (50 Hours)
- Study teaching methodology
- Experience teaching, including a final practicum where each student will teach a complete 60-minute class
- Get hands-on practice teaching so that you’ll be able to teach on day one after the training is finished
- Get hands-on experience giving and receiving feedback
- Practice assisting students
- Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, and instruction
- Learn different teaching styles
- Learn qualities of effective teaching in order to adjust to the student’s process of learning
- Learn the business aspects of how to build a thriving yoga career
Daily schedule
- 6am-8:45am: Meditation/Asana
- 9am-10am: Breakfast
- 10am-12:45pm: Training
- 1pm-3pm: Lunch, Free Time, Self-Study
- 3pm-6:20pm: Training and Practice
- 6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner
- 7:30pm-9:00pm: Free Time, Study, Healing Modalities Training
Who’s this training for?
- Yoga students aspiring to become yoga teachers
- Yoga students that want to deepen their own practice and understanding of yoga and healing
- Anyone ready to open their hearts and have a deep experience with nature and themselves
How do you fit
200 hours into a 21-day program?
This training includes
a self-study component that can be completed before or after the training, or even during your free study time during the course. The self-study program will be available three months before your arrival at Luna Lodge, but our daily schedule provides ample time for individual study or collaboration with your study partner.
After you graduate from the 200-hour Luna Awakening Yoga Teacher Training, our support continues through the Luna Awakening Academy. We are dedicated to ensuring that you leave us as a happy, healthy, confident yoga instructor, ready to share your knowledge with others. Our 21-day, 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training meets the Yoga Alliance’s international certification standards, assuring you that our program aligns with the highest levels of global educational policies.
2024 & 2025
Available dates
Luna Awakening Academy is waiting for you.
2024 Dates
September 2 - 22, 2024
2025 Dates
September 1 - 21, 2025
What’s included
Education and Training
- Participate in a deeply immersive experience where you’ll learn foundational and practical aspects across multiple facets of yoga.
- Explore various healing modalities throughout the course.
- Receive materials such as the Luna Awakening Yoga Teacher Training Manual.
- Earn Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certification upon meeting all requirements.
Community
- Join a supportive and inclusive community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for yoga, nature, and personal growth.
- Develop deep connections with fellow trainees and experienced instructors through daily practice, shared meals, and immersive experiences in the Costa Rican rainforest.
- Enjoy an environment where everyone’s journey is honored, and where friendships and professional collaborations flourish long after the training ends.
Accommodations
- Nestled in the ridges of the Osa Peninsula above the warm Pacific Ocean and the Carate River valley.
- Features eight bungalows, three hacienda rooms, and seven safari-style tents, each with its own deck overlooking the tropical rainforest.
- Enjoy cooler evening breezes, breathtaking views, and a tranquil night’s sleep.
- Note that there will be a price difference between accommodation options.
Meals
- Three delicious meals daily, featuring produce from our organic gardens and from local growers practicing regenerative farming.
- Meals prepared with care and love by the talented Luna Lodge chefs.
- Cater to most dietary needs with prior notice.
Amenities
- Yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, and blankets provided for use during your stay at Luna Lodge.
- Note that our location is very remote, and there aren’t any shops nearby to purchase essentials.
- On-site shop offers additional items such as water bottles, yoga mats, t-shirts, and a few other sundries.
What’s Not Included
- Incidentals such as travel to Luna Lodge, flights, airport shuttles, spa treatments, tours, and laundry service
- Registration with Yoga Alliance
