7-Day 50-Hour Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Kali Basman in Sayulita, Mexico
7-Day 50-Hour Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Kali Basman in Sayulita, Mexico
Haramara Retreat, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
Up to 10 in group
October 12 - 18, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- 7-day, 50-hour Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with internationally celebrated teacher Kali Basman
- Rooted in the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Buddhist psychology, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Daily practices including elemental flows, Yin & Restorative yoga, posture clinics, and mindfulness inquiry
- Immersive study in anatomy, meridians, sequencing, and trauma-informed approaches
- Certification provides 50 continuing education hours for registered yoga teachers (RYTs)
- Held at Haramara Retreat, an oceanfront jungle sanctuary in Sayulita, Mexico
- Nourishing vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian meals prepared fresh daily
- Digital detox: eco-luxury cabanas without Wi-Fi or electricity, lit by candlelight
- Time to rest, swim, and rejuvenate amidst pristine beaches and jungle trails
- Supportive international community of practitioners and teachers
About this Retreat
Your Guides
“Kali is a teacher you only come across once in a lifetime.”
“Eloquent and concise, Kali speaks of ancient wisdom.”
Internationally celebrated Dharma teacher of teachers, Kali Basman, intermingles Buddhist Psychology & Internal Family Systems Therapy into the living discipline of Yin Yoga
Kali’s work intermingles the outer constructs of anatomy & Traditional Chinese Medicine with the inner methods of mind training and trauma healing. She is a certified Internal Family Systems coach, holds an MPH in Environmental Public Health and serves as a Project Director for the United Nations Association Global Health Initiative on the Africa Affairs Committee. She has been working with the UN as a Global Health consultant for a decade.
Kali Basman is also a Conscious Dying Coach and Sacred Passage Doula.
reverence - Kali pays reverent homage to the lineage of her teachers, Sarah Powers of Insight Yoga Institute and Richard Schwartz of the Internal Family Systems Institute. As well her gratitude extends to an outer mandala of other major influencers she’s studied with on the path: Jack Kornfield, Tias Little, Judith Hanson Lasater, Paul Grilley, Francis Weller and more, contributing to her integration of Buddhist Philosophy & the Dharma, Yin & Restorative Yoga, Grief Work, & more.
Details of this retreat
Step into the jungle sanctuary of Haramara Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico for a week of renewal, study, and community. This 7-day, 50-hour Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with internationally celebrated teacher Kali Basman invites you to explore the intersection of practice, philosophy, and presence.
Rooted in the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Buddhist psychology, and Internal Family Systems, this training weaves together anatomy, energetics, and mindfulness to deepen both your personal practice and teaching. Each day unfolds with elemental flows, Yin and Restorative practices, posture clinics, and inquiry, supported by nourishing meals and the natural rhythms of ocean and jungle.
Whether you are a yoga teacher seeking continuing education hours, or a dedicated practitioner called to immerse in the wisdom of Yin, this retreat offers a profound reset — a chance to step away from distraction, reconnect with yourself, and return home with tools to sustain balance, clarity, and resilience.
Rooted in the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Buddhist psychology, and Internal Family Systems, this training weaves together anatomy, energetics, and mindfulness to deepen both your personal practice and teaching. Each day unfolds with elemental flows, Yin and Restorative practices, posture clinics, and inquiry, supported by nourishing meals and the natural rhythms of ocean and jungle.
Whether you are a yoga teacher seeking continuing education hours, or a dedicated practitioner called to immerse in the wisdom of Yin, this retreat offers a profound reset — a chance to step away from distraction, reconnect with yourself, and return home with tools to sustain balance, clarity, and resilience.
Schedule
Mornings in Noble Silence with time for self-led practice or meditation
8:00 am — Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30 am — Morning movement practice (Yang/Vinyasa-inspired flow)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm — Training Module: Yoga theory, anatomy, or restorative principles
1:00 – 4:00 pm — Lunch & free time for rest, beach, or pool
4:00 – 6:00 pm — Training Module: Posture clinics, practice labs, or inquiry
6:30 pm — Dinner
Evening — Optional self-led practice or quiet time
8:00 am — Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30 am — Morning movement practice (Yang/Vinyasa-inspired flow)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm — Training Module: Yoga theory, anatomy, or restorative principles
1:00 – 4:00 pm — Lunch & free time for rest, beach, or pool
4:00 – 6:00 pm — Training Module: Posture clinics, practice labs, or inquiry
6:30 pm — Dinner
Evening — Optional self-led practice or quiet time
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Kali Durga Yoga, Haramara Retreat, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
Directions
The closest international airport is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. From there, Haramara Retreat is about a 45–60 minute drive north, just outside the coastal town of Sayulita.
Haramara can arrange a private or shared shuttle directly from the airport. When flight times align with other participants, you may be able to share the ride.
To make travel smooth, we recommend planning your arrival flight to land before 2:00 pm on the first day of retreat. On departure day, choose a flight that leaves after 4:00 pm, which allows plenty of time for travel back to the airport and check-in.
For those already traveling within Mexico, bus and taxi services are available from Puerto Vallarta or Sayulita, though the arranged shuttle is the most reliable and comfortable way to reach the retreat center.
Haramara can arrange a private or shared shuttle directly from the airport. When flight times align with other participants, you may be able to share the ride.
To make travel smooth, we recommend planning your arrival flight to land before 2:00 pm on the first day of retreat. On departure day, choose a flight that leaves after 4:00 pm, which allows plenty of time for travel back to the airport and check-in.
For those already traveling within Mexico, bus and taxi services are available from Puerto Vallarta or Sayulita, though the arranged shuttle is the most reliable and comfortable way to reach the retreat center.
Accommodation
At Haramara, accommodations are designed to harmonize with the natural environment while offering comfort and rest. Guests stay in hand-crafted palapa cabanas, each uniquely built with natural materials and open-air designs that allow the sounds of the jungle and ocean to flow through. Cabanas are spacious, airy, and simply elegant — outfitted with comfortable beds, cozy linens, and mosquito netting. Some feature breathtaking ocean views, others nestle into the lush jungle canopy. In keeping with Haramara’s vision of retreat, cabanas are free from Wi-Fi and electricity, lit instead by oil lamps and candles in the evenings. This intentional simplicity invites guests into a full digital detox, reconnecting with nature’s rhythms. Accommodations range from shared rooms to private cabanas, giving options for different budgets and levels of privacy. Eco-friendly bathrooms with hot water and modern amenities are available for all guests. Haramara’s accommodations balance eco-luxury with simplicity, creating the perfect container for restoration and practice.
Private Cabana
Double Cabana (Price Per Person)
Triple Cabana (Price Per Person)
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
Nestled on 12 private acres of tropical jungle overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Haramara Retreat is an eco-luxury sanctuary just outside the vibrant surf town of Sayulita. Designed as a space for deep retreat, Haramara offers a rare blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and conscious simplicity.
Guests are housed in hand-built palapa cabanas that open to the sights and sounds of nature. With no Wi-Fi or electricity in the rooms, evenings are lit by candlelight and lanterns — encouraging a full digi
Guests are housed in hand-built palapa cabanas that open to the sights and sounds of nature. With no Wi-Fi or electricity in the rooms, evenings are lit by candlelight and lanterns — encouraging a full digi
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
At the restaurant, you will enjoy the freshest of ingredients. The chef will select for the day’s dishes organically grown fruits and vegetables from local producers. These may include mangos, papayas
What's Included
- 6 nights eco-luxury accommodation at Haramara Retreat
- 7 days of immersive Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Kali Basman
- 50 hours of instruction, practice, and study (Yoga Alliance continuing education credits)
- Daily Yin and Restorative yoga classes
- Three nourishing meals daily (vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian options available)
- Fresh water, coffee, and tea daily
- Use of yoga shalas, infinity pool, and private beach
- Time for rest, swimming, and exploration of jungle and ocean surroundings
What's Not Included
- Airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
- Airport shuttle/transfer to Haramara Retreat (approximately USD $90 per person each way)
- Spa services and massage treatments
- Additional nights of accommodation before or after the retreat
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
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