15 Day Inspiring 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training On Beautiful Isla Mujeres
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15 Day Inspiring 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training On Beautiful Isla Mujeres
Villas Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Up to 18 in group
December 6 - 20, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Daily yoga
- Training manuals
- Ongoing support
- Educational seminars
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 3 local homecooked vegan or vegetarian meals daily
- 14 nights accommodation
- Access close to the beach
- Pool and property use
- Hammock hangouts
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Marcia is an ERYT 500 instructor, novice astrologer, nature lover, movement enthusiast, water explorer, and earth wanderer. As a traveling yogi, she has had the opportunity to study yoga in India, Nepal, Peru, and the USA. Teaching yoga abroad in over 12 different countries has given her the chance to experience a variety of cultures that adds to her teaching value. Marcia has been studying yoga for nearly a decade and a half. Her curiosity for travel began when she left the east coast of the USA for San Diego, California, 10 years ago. She stayed in California for a few years gaining skills.
Details of this retreat
Transform your life and your practice with Kootenay Yoga School on beautiful Isla Mujeres. Students will be supported in gaining the skills and confidence to lead meaningful classes, will find their own authentic practice, and will flourish in the community environment designed to be nurturing.
Schedule
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
-Daily schedule
*07:00-09:00 Morning practice in the outdoor shala
*09:00-10:00 Breakfast served in the garden
*10:00-12:30 Morning lab delivered poolside
*12:30-14:00 Lunch served in the garden and independent journal/study time
*14:00-16:00 Asana lab
*16:00-18:00 Anatomy class
*18:00-18:30 Group check-in circle
*18:30-19:15 Dinner served in the garden
*19:15-21:00 Evening Nidra class
This schedule changes day to day
-Syllabus
*Anatomy of Yoga
*Detailed description and practice of 45 traditional yoga poses
*Asana Labs
*Introduction to Pranayama
*Yoga Nidra and Deep Relaxation
*Vinyasa Flow
*Restorative Yoga
*The Eight Limbs of Yoga
*Yamas and Niyamas
*How to Lead Meditation
*Sequencing an Asana Class Your Students Will Love
*The Magic of Savasana
-Overview
Each student will leave this 200-hour immersive program with practical knowledge of 45 traditional poses, embodied practice designing sequences, and the confidence to inspire students to love their bodies through the practice of yoga. The time during the training will be grounded in meditation and applying the philosophy and practice of yoga to your daily lives. Each student will have the opportunity to practice teaching small groups. This transformative 15-day intensive will open doors of perception and catalyze shifts in the way you relate to yourself, each other, and your yoga practice.
This program is special because it is designed to feel immersive, not intensive. The days are filled with diverse activities, inspired poolside seminars, and sunrise meditations to truly embrace the first sun touching the island.
The team is comprised of authentic wellness professionals, all dedicated to providing top-level education in a way that feels inspired and fun.
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
-Daily schedule
*07:00-09:00 Morning practice in the outdoor shala
*09:00-10:00 Breakfast served in the garden
*10:00-12:30 Morning lab delivered poolside
*12:30-14:00 Lunch served in the garden and independent journal/study time
*14:00-16:00 Asana lab
*16:00-18:00 Anatomy class
*18:00-18:30 Group check-in circle
*18:30-19:15 Dinner served in the garden
*19:15-21:00 Evening Nidra class
This schedule changes day to day
-Syllabus
*Anatomy of Yoga
*Detailed description and practice of 45 traditional yoga poses
*Asana Labs
*Introduction to Pranayama
*Yoga Nidra and Deep Relaxation
*Vinyasa Flow
*Restorative Yoga
*The Eight Limbs of Yoga
*Yamas and Niyamas
*How to Lead Meditation
*Sequencing an Asana Class Your Students Will Love
*The Magic of Savasana
-Overview
Each student will leave this 200-hour immersive program with practical knowledge of 45 traditional poses, embodied practice designing sequences, and the confidence to inspire students to love their bodies through the practice of yoga. The time during the training will be grounded in meditation and applying the philosophy and practice of yoga to your daily lives. Each student will have the opportunity to practice teaching small groups. This transformative 15-day intensive will open doors of perception and catalyze shifts in the way you relate to yourself, each other, and your yoga practice.
This program is special because it is designed to feel immersive, not intensive. The days are filled with diverse activities, inspired poolside seminars, and sunrise meditations to truly embrace the first sun touching the island.
The team is comprised of authentic wellness professionals, all dedicated to providing top-level education in a way that feels inspired and fun.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Kootenay Yoga School, Villas Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Directions
On Arrival Day:
Getting to Isla Mujeres is half of the adventure. Students can arrive to the property independently or can have our team coordinate transportation for a minimal cost. Should you choose to venture to the site independently, here are the instructions for arrival :
1.Fly to Cancun International Airport (you will want to aim to land between, but no later than, 3 & 4pm on the first listed day of your program. This will line you up to arrive with plenty of time to travel to the school.
2.Shuttle, taxi, or bus to Puerto Juarez Ultramar station (the boat departs every hour on the hour 7am - 10pm) this ride is about 20 minutes depending on traffic.
3.Boat to the island
4.Upon arriving to the island depart the boat and walk 50 meters to your left. There you will find a taxi station to travel to the site.
5. Taxi or bus to Villas Punta Sur located in Punta Sur in front of La Joya Hotel
6. Plan to arrive to site between 4pm-6pm if possible.
On Departure Day:
Students are asked to depart from the property before 9am on the last listed day of your program. You will want to keep in mind that the first ferry off of the island is not until 6am, so you likely willwant to select a flight that departs after 10am. ( Unless you plan to spend the night in Cancun or hire a private water shuttle.
Getting to Isla Mujeres is half of the adventure. Students can arrive to the property independently or can have our team coordinate transportation for a minimal cost. Should you choose to venture to the site independently, here are the instructions for arrival :
1.Fly to Cancun International Airport (you will want to aim to land between, but no later than, 3 & 4pm on the first listed day of your program. This will line you up to arrive with plenty of time to travel to the school.
2.Shuttle, taxi, or bus to Puerto Juarez Ultramar station (the boat departs every hour on the hour 7am - 10pm) this ride is about 20 minutes depending on traffic.
3.Boat to the island
4.Upon arriving to the island depart the boat and walk 50 meters to your left. There you will find a taxi station to travel to the site.
5. Taxi or bus to Villas Punta Sur located in Punta Sur in front of La Joya Hotel
6. Plan to arrive to site between 4pm-6pm if possible.
On Departure Day:
Students are asked to depart from the property before 9am on the last listed day of your program. You will want to keep in mind that the first ferry off of the island is not until 6am, so you likely willwant to select a flight that departs after 10am. ( Unless you plan to spend the night in Cancun or hire a private water shuttle.
Accommodation
The Jungle Accommodations are simple, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. The property is lush with greenery, regional flowers, and swaying palms. From your outdoor yoga shala, you will see over 100 species of plans, numerous breeds of regional birds, and bushes filled with bright red hibiscus flowers. Students will stay in apartments that are designed for either group or single occupancy preferences. All students will have their own beds in a shared or private room. Each apartment has a washroom - there is also a washroom at the shala and a shower near the pool. Suites are cooled with Caribbean breeze and fans. Their aim to keep their eco-footprint small is supported by not using AC. They ask that students are gentle on the resources, the island is limited in supply.
Program Price
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Students will have the good fortune of being less than a three minutes walk away from the shores of the Caribbean in both directions. Easily enjoyed are the calm swimming waters of the west, or the breeze cliff edges on the east.
Students can walk the relaxed streets in either direction to find swimming and shopping areas, live music, and even cultural centers. Less than 500 meters south of the center is the sacred traditional land of Punta Sur.
Students can walk the relaxed streets in either direction to find swimming and shopping areas, live music, and even cultural centers. Less than 500 meters south of the center is the sacred traditional land of Punta Sur.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Students will enjoy three home-cooked vegetarian meals daily. Meals are prepared with attention to nutrition & fuelling you in the best way. The team carefully prepares meals according to your diet
What's Included
- 200-hour training
- 14 nights accommodation
- 3 plant-based meals daily
- Yoga manuals
- Certificate of completion
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Ongoing support
- Full use of the beautiful property
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Transfers to and from the property
- Alcohol
- Insurance