18 Day 200-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training in Playa Negra, Costa Rica
18 Day 200-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training in Playa Negra, Costa Rica
Peace Retreat, Finca Los Pargos, Guanacaste Province, Los Pargos, Costa Rica
Up to 22 in group
February 15 - March 4, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Magical, oceanside location, sunrise beach meditations, views, and a yoga studio with an infinity pool
- Train with a world-class faculty and C-IAYT Yoga Therapists with over 25 years of teaching experience
- Learn a biomechanically sound and anatomy-informed alignment framework to avoid repetitive strain and injuries
- Explore a therapeutic perspective explores yoga as a vehicle for vibrant health, personal empowerment, and total well-being
- Mindful Vinyasa, Hatha, Therapeutic and Restorative practices with variations for ALL bodies
- Explore breath work, mantra and meditation as tools to create vibrant health and wellbeing in your life
- Variations for ALL Bodies - Learn to share the practices with others in a safe and powerful way
- Fine-tune your asana through a deeper understanding of anatomy informed alignment principles
- Build self-confidence and tap into your amazing potential in a supportive, nurturing environment
- Gain insights into your (true) nature through the wisdom of Yoga and its philosophy
- Learn to teach from “eyes of love” and help the world heal one mindful breath at a time
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200 upon completion
- Train at at top rated Yoga Alliance school
About this Retreat
Liz Heffernan, MA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT is a gifted international yoga teacher, a certified Yoga Therapist and long-term practitioner. She combines her in-depth knowledge of anatomy and bio-mechanically safe alignment principles with insights and practical wisdom gained from over 26 years of yoga teaching & immersive study.
She is the Founder and Director of Soma Yoga Institute, a world-wide yoga teacher training school that embraces a therapeutically-oriented, heart-centered approach. These programs, heralded by many as truly inspirational, combine modern day biomechanics and research driven science with ancient teachings and serve to teach adaptive Yoga for all BODIES as a practice for vibrant health, self-transformation and personal empowerment.
Liz's dynamic teaching style is influenced by many, many wonderful yoga teachers. These include Ashtanga Yoga’s Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, Tim Miller, Nancy Gilgoff and Bhavani Maki; Anusara Yoga’s Desiree Rumbaugh, Jenny Otto, Noah Maze, and Jim & Ruthie Bernaert; Integrative Yoga Therapy’s Joseph Le Page; and yoga philosophers Ram Das, Douglas Brooks, and Carlos Pomeda.
Liz is known is for her ability to bridge the gap between the ancient perspectives of yoga and contemporary daily life. In her work as a yoga therapist, Liz specializes in helping seniors age gracefully and is highly skilled in adapting practices to meet the complex health challenges associated with aging. In collaborative partnership with Yoga 4 Brain Health she has co-founded the Memory Maintenance Yoga Teacher Training program that certifies Yoga teachers to help their communities delay the onset of memory loss related diseases through Yoga. Liz also serves as a faculty-mentor for the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy supporting professionals on their journey to become yoga therapists.
Liz believes that the path of Yoga brings greater ease, not just to the individual, but to all beings everywhere, and ultimately uplifts planetary consciousness one conscious breath at a time.
nnately perceptive beyond her years, and wildly passionate about everything in her path, Molly applies a level of determination and delight that is truly one of a kind. Her unique teaching style is both intense and focused but lightened with creativity, compassion, and humor. She is known for her ability to facilitate and create a masterful symphony of yoga asana, pranayama, philosophy and inspiration in every class she teaches. She has extensive knowledge in physical alignment and the energy body and how to intertwine the two and the gift of perception which allows her to really see bodies /beings and shepherd them into their greatest expression of balance and peace. A serious student of yoga for the past 15 years, Molly has studied intensely with Chuck Miller, and completed teacher trainings with Annie Carpenter and Don Stapelton. She credits Annie for giving her the skills to teach intentional alignment and sequencing, Don for the ability to encourage self-inquiry and Chuck for finding the unity in all things. In addition to leading teacher trainings, workshops and retreats, Molly also owns Yoga Centered Studio and Boutique in Hilo, Hawaii. She is an influential member of her yoga community and serves as a mentor to both students and other teachers. Ultimately she hopes to inspire others to share the practices of yoga that have so positively impacted her life.
Details of this retreat
Join this Yoga Alliance registered program which includes a transformational and therapeutic approach to yoga. We will explore vinyasa flow, Hatha, and restorative yoga through an anatomy-informed alignment system. You will learn modifications and adaptations for ALL BODIES, including special populations such as seniors and those with injuries. Our therapeutic perspective explores Yoga as a vehicle for vibrant health, personal empowerment, and total well-being. We combine modern-day biomechanics and research-driven science with ancient teachings. You will leave with an understanding of anatomy, alignment, and modifications to keep your body safe for a lifetime of practice. Our non-dogmatic approach explores Yoga philosophy as a practice of radical self-love uncovering perspectives that encourage body positivity, unconditional acceptance, personal empowerment, and true mind-body-spirit health and wellness. Graduates of this program are prepared to teach a variety of yoga class types, including all levels of Vinyasa yoga, alignment-based classes, yoga foundations, and senior, gentle, and restorative yoga.
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Schedule
The Costa Rica program is scheduled as an intensive program. While the program days are full, the activities of the day are kept diverse and active. The days really are a wonderful mix of digesting concepts intellectually, applying the concepts experientially and diving into the practices of yoga. Care is taken within the program schedule to ensure that students have a healthy experience both physically and mentally. We promise not to keep you sedentary for too long. There is physical activity and deep relaxation built into the program every day.
You will be provided one full day off for rest or to explore the local area.
Sample Daily Schedule
06:30 Sunrise meditation, pranayama, and gentle movement often at the ocean
07:30 Breakfast
08:30 Yoga asana practice plus techniques or teaching methodology
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Restorative, gentle, therapeutic practice, or yoga Nidra. Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics, anatomy, and physiology, practice teaching
16:00 Afternoon break to rest, swim or take in the amazing sunsets of Costa Rica
18:00 Dinner and sunset at the beach
19:00 Evening session, group discussions or assignments
You will be provided one full day off for rest or to explore the local area.
Sample Daily Schedule
06:30 Sunrise meditation, pranayama, and gentle movement often at the ocean
07:30 Breakfast
08:30 Yoga asana practice plus techniques or teaching methodology
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Restorative, gentle, therapeutic practice, or yoga Nidra. Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics, anatomy, and physiology, practice teaching
16:00 Afternoon break to rest, swim or take in the amazing sunsets of Costa Rica
18:00 Dinner and sunset at the beach
19:00 Evening session, group discussions or assignments
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Soma Yoga Institute, Peace Retreat, Finca Los Pargos, Guanacaste Province, Los Pargos, Costa Rica
Directions
We make it EASY & SAFE for You!
Please book your flight to arrive at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) or Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Transfer from and to the airport on the group shuttle is provided for a reduced fee (specified times only).
From Liberia International Airport:
Arrange to fly into the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Costa Rica. The group shuttle departs from the airport at 12:00pm and 3:30 p.m. on arrival day (Feb 15) and returns to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) for flights departing after 12:30 p.m. on departure day (March 4). Shuttle from Liberia to Peace Retreat takes approximately 1.5 hours. The group shuttle charge is 50 USD per person each way.
From San Jose International Airport:
Arrange to fly into the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica. The group shuttle departs from the Adventure Inn (15 minutes from the airport) in San Jose at 10:00 a.m. on arrival day (Feb 15) and returns departing Peace Retreat at 8:00 a.m. on departure day (March 4) for flights leaving after 3:00pm. Shuttle from San Jose to Peace Retreat takes approximately 4 hours. Group shuttle charge is $100 per person each way. The Adventure Inn in San Jose is a great place for the first night with free airport shuttles if you are a guest and a large breakfast included in the price. You may book a room directly with them here: https://www.adventure-inn.com/. The shuttle will depart directly from this hotel and on the return take you directly to the SJO airport.
Please book your flight to arrive at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) or Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Transfer from and to the airport on the group shuttle is provided for a reduced fee (specified times only).
From Liberia International Airport:
Arrange to fly into the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Costa Rica. The group shuttle departs from the airport at 12:00pm and 3:30 p.m. on arrival day (Feb 15) and returns to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) for flights departing after 12:30 p.m. on departure day (March 4). Shuttle from Liberia to Peace Retreat takes approximately 1.5 hours. The group shuttle charge is 50 USD per person each way.
From San Jose International Airport:
Arrange to fly into the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica. The group shuttle departs from the Adventure Inn (15 minutes from the airport) in San Jose at 10:00 a.m. on arrival day (Feb 15) and returns departing Peace Retreat at 8:00 a.m. on departure day (March 4) for flights leaving after 3:00pm. Shuttle from San Jose to Peace Retreat takes approximately 4 hours. Group shuttle charge is $100 per person each way. The Adventure Inn in San Jose is a great place for the first night with free airport shuttles if you are a guest and a large breakfast included in the price. You may book a room directly with them here: https://www.adventure-inn.com/. The shuttle will depart directly from this hotel and on the return take you directly to the SJO airport.
Accommodation
Accommodation options vary from double or single-shared cabinas and an open-air bath-house and single-stall bathrooms, as well as private indoor rooms with ensuite bathrooms and attached balconies - all with safes, ceiling fans, and fresh linen service. PRICES VARY BASED ON ROOM CHOICE: Shared Accommodations 🍃Casa Verde Private Quartered Dorm | Shared Community Bath House $3997 USD 🍃Jungle Cabina Double Occupancy | Shared Community Bath House $3997 USD 🍃Double Room in Casa (Om, Samadhi, or Shanti Room) | En Suite Bathroom $4249 USD 🍃Double Bunglow | En Suite Bathroom | A/C $4547 USD Single Accommodations 🪷Jungle Cabina Single Occupancy | Shared Community Bath House $4847 USD 🪷Single Room in Casa (Om, Samadhi, or Shanti Room) | En Suite Bathroom $5397 USD 🪷Single Bunglow | En Suite Bathroom | A/C $5597 USD
Casa Verde Private Quartered Dorm | Shared Community Bath House
Jungle Cabina Double Occupancy | Shared Community Bath House
Double Room in Casa (Om, Samadhi, or Shanti Room) | En Suite Bathroom
Double Bunglow | En Suite Bathroom
Jungle Cabina Single Occupancy | Shared Community Bath House
Single Room in Casa (Om, Samadhi, or Shanti Room) | En Suite Bathroom
Single Bunglow | En Suite Bathroom | A/C
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
Peace Retreat is a wellness center designed to enhance the experience of nature that surrounds you by using an increased proportion of open-air common areas with simple and well-appointed accommodation options.
Their aim is to support guests to comfortably immerse within the vast open space and stunning scenery; to explore and connect with nature in a tropical setting; to achieve the right balance of peace and rejuvenation.
The Peace Retreat is designed intentionally to achieve the right balanc.
Their aim is to support guests to comfortably immerse within the vast open space and stunning scenery; to explore and connect with nature in a tropical setting; to achieve the right balance of peace and rejuvenation.
The Peace Retreat is designed intentionally to achieve the right balanc.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
At the Peace Retreat - Costa Rica, the cuisine is delicious, healthy, locally sourced and organic when possible. Expect three delicious meals a day made with love from a variety of local ingredients.
What's Included
- 17 nights accommodation
- Three healthy and delicious meals per day - breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Daily afternoon smoothies
- Full yoga teacher training tuition
- A comprehensive 250-page YTT manual
- Ability to study with experienced teachers/yoga therapists who are passionate about their craft
- Daily morning beach side meditation pranayama (breathing), and gentle movement practices
- Active hatha and vinyasa flow classes with alignment with options for all levels
- Restorative yoga and deep relaxation to nourish your nervous system
- Oceanside meditation practices and beach yoga
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- 6-month access to the 200-hour online YTT content (An essential resource to support you as you move out into the world teaching yoga)
- The study of yoga philosophy to gain insights into your (true) nature through the wisdom of Yoga
- Chakras, yoga history, Ayurveda and so much more
- As-needed mentoring after the program ends
- Use of the hotel facilities including pool
- Daily room cleaning
- One load of laundry per week
- Day off to explore the surrounding area
What's Not Included
- Airfare, cost of discounted group airport shuttles
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