While anatomically-informed hatha, vinyasa, yin, and restorative yoga are at the core of our teachings, our methodology is also influenced by the Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara, and Kundalini traditions. We will also briefly cover essential aspects of prenatal yoga.

The course will be entirely taught in English, so proficiency in English is essential.

Throughout the duration of the course, we will extensively study:

> Meditation

> Asana (Postures)

> Alignment and Pose Modifications

> Anatomy and Biomechanics

> History and Philosophy of Yoga

> Mantra (Chants)

> Pranayama (Breathwork)

> Sanskrit (The Language of Yoga)

> Sequencing Yoga Classes

> Hands-On Assists and Adjustments

> Teaching Methodology

> The Business of Teaching Yoga

This is an intensive, three-week yoga teacher training program, so full attendance and completion of all homework and assignments is mandatory in order to successfully graduate from the course.

After completing your registration, we will send you an official welcome packet by email. This will include your pre-course required readings to prepare you for the training.

Yoga is a practice, not something to be perfected. Wherever you are in your yoga journey, you are good enough. You do not need to be an asana master to teach effectively or to impact your students in a positive way. You do not need to be able to hold handstand free-floating to offer meaningful classes to your community.

Perfectly practicing asana does not create a good teacher. Teaching is a completely separate skill that we will extensively study and practice in this training. You will learn the art of communication and how to empower your students. Your asana skills are unrelated to your teaching skills.

If you love yoga and want to share its teachings, then you are undoubtedly "good enough" and ready to teach yoga!

The first and last day of the course dates are used as travel days so please schedule your arrival and departure accordingly.

The nearest airport is Liberia Guanacaste Airport, in Liberia (airport code: LIR).

From here, you can take a public bus, a small shared shuttle, or a private taxi to the retreat center. The drive takes about 3.5 hours along a beautiful scenic route.

You also have the option to fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose (airport code: SJO) and take a public bus, a small shared shuttle, or a private taxi to the retreat center. This drive takes about 4 hours along a beautiful scenic route (including a ferry).

We are happy to help arrange transport for you if you'd like.

We accept either bank transfers or major credit/debit cards for the deposit and remaining course tuition fees. A deposit is required to secure your space in the training, and the remaining balance of your tuition is due 60 days prior to the course start date.

We are happy to offer a customized payment plan to help ease the financial burden of the cost of course tuition. Should you require a payment plan, please write to us at retreats@insighttimer.com, so we can work out an appropriate payment plan for you.

Costa Rica is one of the most advanced developing countries in the world and it is visited by many tourists yearly. The Nicoya Peninsula is one of the most frequently visited areas in Costa Rica and wholeheartedly welcomes international tourism.

Visiting Costa Rica either as a solo traveler or with a group is generally considered to be safe, although you should always exercise common sense and vigilance while traveling.

Depending on what passport you hold, most countries are visa exempt for a free 90-day entry into Costa Rica. Select countries need to apply for a visa in advance. Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the day of your arrival and have at least one blank page for a stamp or visa sticker.

Leah Sugerman (E-RYT 500) is the lead instructor on this training. Leah is a yoga teacher, writer, and passionate world traveler. An eternally grateful student, she has trained in countless schools and traditions of the practice and teaches a fusion of the styles she has studied with a strong emphasis on breath, awareness, and anatomical integrity. Leah teaches workshops, retreats, and yoga teacher trainings both internationally and online.