San José Province, San Gerardo de Rivas, Costa Rica
Up to 15 in group
November 9 - 15, 2024
About this Retreat
I’m a self-proclaimed courageous mama who recently packed up my home, moved out, and swept my 2 daughters away for adventure in Costa Rica!
I am a natural born teacher because I am first and foremost a student of life. I've always been passionate about helping people to achieve their fullest potential and gain a deeper awareness Self.
My yoga training is deeply rooted in tradition as I completed both my 200 and 300 hours of Yoga Teacher Training in India, and I have remained a student of my beloved teachers.
A class with me will usually consist of classical poses, breathwork, meditation, and some fun, spontaneous flow.
I've made a life of teaching and living yoga. My main focus is facilitating 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Courses, but I also love to write, travel, spend time in nature, host retreats, and mostly just BE with my girls wherever we are in the world.
Teaching yoga for me is teaching how to live life to the fullest. Embracing all aspects of this precious life and learning how to shift your perspective to change your reality is a gift, but free to all who wish to experience it.
Donna Papania is a nationally renowned Ayurvedic Practitioner and Educator and yoga instructor. Donna spent 10 years in the desert of New Mexico studying with and working for Dr. Vasant Lad, as his assistant consultant and therapist in the cleanse department, teaching his diet and lifestyle courses and most notably, serving as the head of the Ayuryoga department.
Donna now empowers yogis to a deeper connection with themselves by learning to practice ayurveda on and off the mat. Weaving ayurveda and yoga back together with great attention to the energy body creates deep and lasting shifts for her students, unveils their authenticity and expedites the spiritual journey. In her personal journey she enjoys being a single mama to three, is a beach lover, devoted pet owner and fond of the quote by Ram Dass, ‘we are all just walking each other home.’
Degrees & Certifications
Masters of Nutrition from the University of New Mexico
B.S. Nutrition from the University of New Mexico
B.S. Exercise Science from the University of Southern Mississippi
Ayurvedic Studies Program Levels 1 and 2 from The Ayurvedic Institute
E-RYT 500
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist
Certified Reiki Master
Certified Ayurvedic Energy Point Therapist
Certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapist
Details of this retreat
Rooted in the 8 limbs of Yoga, this course offers an authentic and holistic yoga experience whether you plan to teach or you just want to evolve your personal practice.
This course is a return to the roots of yoga—a profound journey designed to guide you through the ancient wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda in an immersive online & in-person Immersive Retreat.
Experience the serenity of Costa Rica's cloud forest along the sacred Rio Chirripo river and immerse yourself in nature with the sounds of singing birds and lush gardens.
During the immersive retreat, you will enjoy three delicious meals daily, yoga workshops, eco-luxury accommodation, a waterfall or nature excursion, and much more!
This course combines comprehensive online yoga teacher training with an enriching retreat experience. This hybrid format gives you a strong foundation, delving deeper into practice at home and amidst the breathtaking mountains of Costa Rica.