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The curriculum includes a unique blend of alignment based vinyasa flow and a solid foundation in Hatha Yoga offered within a therapeutic framework. The instruction will cover:
A solid foundation in classical Hatha Yoga – including alignment based vinyasa flow and restorative yoga within a therapeutic framework.
An anatomy and biomechanically informed alignment system that helps to address common misalignments and keeps your students safe.
Modifications and adaptations for all bodies, including special populations such as seniors, pregnancy, and those with injuries.
Gain insights into your (true) nature through the wisdom of Yoga and its philosophy
Explore breath work, mantra and meditation as tools to create vibrant health and wellbeing in your life
Learn the art of sequencing yoga classes that honors your authentic voice and meets the needs of your student population
Business of Yoga & How to Build Your Yoga Community
Explore breath work, mantra and meditation as tools to create vibrant health and wellbeing in your life
Build self-confidence and tap into your amazing potential in a supportive, nurturing environment
Train with highly experienced, knowledgeable and passionate yoga teachers and yoga therapists
This program is approved with Yoga Alliance and graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200 hour level (RYT-200).
Costa Rican cuisine is healthy and simply delicious, with a focus on staples such as beans, rice, and fresh vegetables.
Enjoy three delicious meals a day included in your training. Most of the fruits and vegetables are organically produced on the farm. When purchasing outside of the estate, the chefs always privilege local organic products. By buying locally Zen Spirit is helping the community. In brief, it is a truly farm to table experience. Vegan and gluten-free alternatives are offered and students who have special dietary requirements are encouraged to let the organisers know.
Liz Heffernan
Primary Faculty Member
Liz Heffernan, MA, E-RYT 500, is a recognized international yoga teacher with over two decades of personal practice and 20 years of teaching. She trained extensively in the Hatha yoga systems of Kripalu, Ashtanga and Anusara and works as an Integrative Yoga Therapist.
Liz currently directs and leads yoga teacher trainings and workshops in worldwide locations, provides one-to-one mentoring for yoga teachers, instructs daily yoga classes, and offers private therapeutic sessions. Liz is known for her ability to bridge the gap between the ancient perspectives of yoga and contemporary daily life. Her teaching weaves together philosophy, creative sequencing, clear alignment, mindful breathing, and compassionate self-inquiry to form a tapestry that reflects her heartfelt commitment to this transformative path.
Peggy Profant
Anusara Instructor
Yoga was her refuge during her academic years in college. Post graduating and working in the world as a Naturalist and Wilderness Therapy Guide, she dreamt of traveling in India to learn more about yoga from it's source. In 1994 she met her teacher, BNS Iyengar in Mysore, India who taught her the traditional forms of Ashtanga yoga. She returned from India with a new romantic interest in a traveling German man and soon started a family. They put roots in Arcata, California in 1997 when Peggy finally began to teach yoga. In 2001 she became interested in a more therapeutic approach to help her heal from injuries. She found Anusara Yoga and delighted in it's poetic yet scientific style of weaving meaningful heart themes into therapeutically aligned sequences. Peggy became a 500 hour Certified Anusara Teacher in 2004 and continues to study yoga therapy. A strong believer in the benefits of meditation, she volunteers to lead meditations after most classes. As a Certified Yoga Life Coach, Peggy is a thoughtful and encouraging mentor to many students and yoga teachers in her community helping them to bring the benefits of yoga into all areas of life. In addition to Yoga and traveling, being in her garden, in nature and with her family is where she finds her deepest joy and peace. Peggy founded and operated Om Shala Yoga for 10 years, and co-founded World Family Yoga leading family yoga retreats in Costa Rica. She has been leading workshops, retreats and Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2004.
Alison Scola
Integrative Yoga Therapist
Quad Share
This room can accommodate four people, each with an extra Long Single Bed. This room also includes private bathroom in addition to the over-sized outside shower.
The beachfront bungalows are elegantly designed with every detail focusing on protecting the environment. All of the rooms have breathtaking ocean view and they also include ceiling fans and solar hot water as well as a safe for personal belongings. The wood furniture is designed and hand-crafted by local artisans to complete the stylish yet intimate accommodations.
Triple Share
The beachfront bungalows are elegantly designed with every detail focusing on protecting the environment. All of the rooms have breathtaking ocean view and they also include ceiling fans and solar hot water as well as a safe for personal belongings. The wood furniture is designed and hand-crafted by local artisans to complete the stylish yet intimate accommodations. All in all they are your perfect luxury beachfront accommodations. This room also includes private bathroom in addition to the over-sized outside shower.
This room has single beds and accommodate 3 students.
Private Room
The beachfront bungalows are elegantly designed with every detail focusing on protecting the environment. All of the rooms have breathtaking ocean view and they also include ceiling fans and solar hot water as well as a safe for personal belongings. The wood furniture is designed and hand-crafted by local artisans to complete the stylish yet intimate accommodations. All in all they are your perfect luxury beachfront accommodations. This room also includes private bathroom in addition to the over-sized outside shower.
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Playa Coyote is among the many beautiful and remote beaches that sit off the western coast of the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste province. Lying on the pristine shores of the Pacific, and in between Playa Samara and Playa Manzanillo, this beach is actually quite isolated as most roads leading here are dirt tracks that are very rough and practically impassable when it rains.
Divided by the Rio Jabillo and a mangrove estuary, to get from the northern to the southern end of the beach you have to travel back up to San Francisco de Coyote and then back down again to the beach. The waters here are perfect for swimming as the tide remains low most of the time. However, further south near Punta Coyote, the swells are good enough to surf. Many Tico families often come here for a picnic as there is a good restaurant on the beachfront that has camping services and excellent seafood. Most people who stay in Playa Coyote usually camp out on the beach. On the other hand, for those who prefer a comfortable bed, San Francisco de Coyote has a few hotels, rooms and cabinas to stay at.
The best way to reach this stunning beach is to catch a domestic flight from the capital San Jose to the airports of Samara or Islita, and then drive out to Playa Coyote via the village of San Francisco de Coyote, which is around four kilometers from the beach.