Yoga Immersion and 200 Hour Teacher Training in Playa Grande Costa Rica
Overview
When & Where
June 24 — July 15, 2024
iFlow Yoga Monkey Shala
Playa Grande, Costa Rica
Credentials
Yoga Teacher Training with ERYT Teacher Amy Pastore
iFlow Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. Successful graduates of this program can become Yoga Alliance Registered 200 Hour Yoga Teachers.
About the Program
The "i" in iFlow yoga reflects the three principle elements of this practice:
- Inspired by the natural flow of life;
- Intelligent in alignment and sequencing of the asanas;
- Intuitive guidance of the heart.
In this program, practitioners will immerse in Amy's vinyasa-based style of yoga, drawing from her nearly 20 years of personal study and practice. In this program you will immerse into the complete practice of yoga, on and off the mat. This is an opportunity to peal back another layer of yourself, whether you are looking for a 10-day retreat to deepen your personal practice or you are ready to immerse in a three-week study to achieve your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification.
This program has been offered for over a decade, from Bali to New Jersey, and now it arrives in beautiful Playa Grade, Costa Rica. Costa Rica is the perfect location to immerse in yoga practice with it's natural beauty, Pacific ocean sunsets and "pura vida" way of life.
Come join Amy in what promises to be a life-enhancing experience.
Curriculum
Module One
The Essence of the Practice ~ June 24th to July 4th
This Module is perfect for everyone - those new to yoga, seasoned practitioners and those already teaching who are looking to immerse themselves in a retreat setting for 10 days of Yoga and Ayurveda. This Module represents the initial 100 hours of the 200 hour Teacher Training Certification program. Those who already have there 200hr Certification will receive 100hrs of Continuing Education Credits which can be applied to their credentials with Yoga Alliance. For anyone else who is looking for a deeper study of their own personal practice but do not have an interest in teaching yoga, then this Module is ideally suited for you. In this Module we will cover:
- Meditation practices and techniques
- Pranayama
- Asana (Vinyasa method) inclusive of Partner, Restorative, Yin, and Therapeutic Applications
- Yoga Anatomy
- Yoga Philosophy
- Ayurveda
- Chakras & Nadis
- Intuitive Flow Yoga
Module Reading:
Inside The Yoga Sutras- A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the study and practice of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras by Jaganath Carrera
The Bhagavad Gita - A Walkthrough for Westerners by Jack Hawley
The iFlow Immersion Manual - Essence of the Practice
Please bring a journal or note book for contemplations, inspirations and notes.
a journal or note book for contemplations, inspirations and notes.
Module Two
Taking the Seat of the Teacher ~ July 4th to July 14th
This Module is all about teaching yoga. This next 10 day portion of the program is for those who will be continuing on to achieve their 200 hour certification. In this module we will cover:
- Guiding meditation, pranayama, mantra, mudra, bhandha and savasana
- Guiding an Intuitive Flow practice
- Asana Daily Practice (much of this will be student led)
- Directing movement with breath
- Teaching sun salutations
- Sample iflow Sequence (for practice teaching)
- Intelligent Sequencing guidelines for creating your own iFlow Yoga Class.
- Creating & Teaching your own intelligent sequences
- Hands on assisting and adjustments & demonstrating
- Contraindications, Common injuries, Modifications
- Getting off your mat and watching your students! (teaching without parallel practicing)
- Use of Language (passive vs. direct language, linking, voice modulation and tone, choosing concise and clear directions)
- Adding theme throughout class / class planning techniques
- Use of imagery
- Music vs. silence (appropriate choices for mood you wish to create)
- Student/Teacher relationship regarding professionalism and ethics
- Marketing yourself (the art of starting out and the practice of longevity, keeping your students hooked!) and yes social media
- Final Teaching Practicum and Written Exam
Module Reading:
iFlow Teacher Training Manual
The following are recommended by not required...
Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
Yin Yoga - Outline of a Quiet Practice by Paul Grilley
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kamimoff
Yoga Beyond Belief by Ganga White
Schedule
Time & Place
Sample Daily Schedule:
- 6:15-7am Meditation and Pranayama practice (Amy will lead in Module 1 and Students will take turns guiding in groups in Module 2)
- 7:00-8:15am Breakfast provided for all at Villa Bodhi
- 8:15am-12:15pm Morning Asana and presentation/discussion
- 12:15-3:15pm Lunch and free time to swim, nap, enjoy a massage, stroll on beach
- 3:00-5:15pm Afternoon session
- 5:15-7:15pm Sunset Meditation on beach followed by Dinner at Villa Bodhi provided for all
Voices From the Mat
I started the iFlow Yoga teacher training just days after a traumatic life event. I had no idea how healing and transformative this journey would be. Amy creates a loving and supportive environment in which to learn. Their teachings are so thorough...above and beyond the curriculum of any other program that I looked into. Amy has thousands of hours of trainings under her belt, so you don't learn yoga from a single perspective. Rather, you learn a multi-faceted approach. You learn not just the ins and outs of the asana, but how to apply the iFlow Yoga Alignment Elements and truly TEACH the transformative effects of yoga. I will forever feel blessed and grateful that I chose to study under the iFlow yoga program.
Hollye Kleiner - New Jersey, USA 200 Hour Teacher Training, Down Dog House
Investment
Yoga Tuition
Pricing for the Immersion and the teacher training includes breakfast and dinner daily. The first 5 students to register will have the option to stay at my home, Villa Bodhi at no additional charge.
| Yoga Immersion (Module 1) | 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Modules 1 & 2) |
|---|---|
| $1,800 | $3,500 |
Lodging
The first 5 students to register will have the option to stay at my home, Villa Bodhi, at no additional cost. This property is adjacent to the Monkey Shala where the asana and other practices will take place. Villa Bodhi is also where we will meet for indoor class lectures and other study sessions. The meals are also served at the villa. At Villa Bodhi you will share a room and a bathroom with another student; each room is double occupancy.
If you are not staying at Villa Bodhi you have many housing options available. From camping for $11 a night at Pirates camp with shared showers and outdoor kitchen for those on a budget to Boutique hotels Villas. Airbnb is a great resource. Make sure you are booking something within Palm Beach Estates (search "Palm Beach Estates Playa Grande Costa Rica" within Airbnb). Unless you are renting a car or commuting from nearby. Anything within Palm Beach Estates (A gated community within Playa Grande) will be a short walking distance to Villa Bodhi and the Monkey Shala. If you need assistance I’m happy to help you find the right place for your budget.
Here’s a few I’d recomend.
Casa Rustica (An Airbnb villa located right next door to Villa Bodhi)
Casa Cameleon
The Grateful Hotel
The Palm Beach Inn
What to Bring:
Required reading (see above)
Journal, pens
Yoga mat
Sunglasses and hat
Sunscreen
Flashlight
Bathing suit
Mosquito repellent
Yoga clothes
Flip flops/sandals and sneakers
Clothes for hot tropical weather
***pack light (laundry facilities available at Villa Bodhi)***
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