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200-Hr Hot Yoga Teacher Training

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Led by World Yoga Champion Joseph Encinia.

Hybrid 6-weeks Program

Online: May 1- 29, 2025

In-person in Jaco, Costa Rica: June 8-21, 2025.

SUN LOTUS 200-HR HYBRID YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Sun Lotus Yoga 200-hr Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training program is an opportunity for you to embark on a transformative journey. In this program, we delve into the 26 & 2 Yoga Series with Joseph Encinia, exploring nuanced postures, principles, and the foundational philosophy of Hatha Yoga. Beyond the physical, we emphasize the balance of opposing forces, fostering harmony in both body and mind. May this journey lead you to enlightenment, personal development, and self-discovery.

This Teacher Training will be a journey to discover your power, refine your yoga practice, and ultimately start you on your path to teaching the 26 & 2 Beginners Yoga Series.

We offer a flexible, hybrid program with four weeks online and two weeks on-site with posture clinics, lectures, and anatomy lessons.

All trainees who successfully complete this training will receive a 200-hr Yoga Alliance certification.

APPLY BY APRIL 1st, 2025: https://forms.gle/nPSJLZAJneaWWM4BA

TRAINING CURRICULUM

  • Yoga Techniques & Yoga Practice | Learn to guide others through the complete execution of the Yoga Sequence, 26 postures & 2 breathing exercises.

  • Methodology, Posture Lab, & Teaching Skills | Learning topics include understanding and interpreting dialogue, connecting with diverse student populations, commanding language, and receiving feedback.

  • Yoga Anatomy | Anatomy topics cover basic principles of the body as they relate to performing asana.

  • Yoga Lifestyle, Ethics, & Philosophy | Learn the history of yoga and the ethical responsibilities of a yoga teacher including the Ghosh lineage and major yoga schools.

  • Professional Development and Practicum | Discover the important traits of a professional yoga instructor and apply understanding of dialogue and posture delivery in a real-world setting.

STAFF

LEAD TEACHER: JOSEPH ENCINIA

– E-RYT 500 since 2007
– OHYA – Level 3 Teacher
– Founder of Yoga Youth Movement since 2015
– Owner of Sun Lotus Yoga LLC – Sun Lotus Center® since 2009 – Board President of USA Yoga 2013-2017
– USA Yoga National Asana Champion 2009-2011
– International Yoga Asana Champion 2011

ANATOMY TEACHER: DAVID KEIL

– Licensed massage therapist since 1998 MA#27962 by the Department of Health and Medical Quality Assurance.

– Certified Neuromuscular Therapist 1998
– Instructor of Kinesiology, Massage Therapy, and Florida Massage Law at Educating Hands School of Massage from 1999 – 2003
– RYT- 200 since 2008
– YACEP – 2019

SCHOOL MANAGER/ASSISTANT TEACHER: CAROLINA RIVERA

– Equinox/Pure Yoga Group Fitness Instructor since 2016 trained in Barre, Strength training and Pre/Post Natal
– Creator/Instructor of Lotus Sculpt – Sun Lotus Center
– Manager at Sun Lotus Center

– BFA in Arts – Dance major from University of Chile
– Professional Dancer with 15+ years of experience
– Faculty at Joffrey Ballet School, Harlem School of Arts, and Misty Copeland Foundation

 

TRAINING DETAILS

PROGRAM TYPE: Hybrid (Online and In-Person)

  • Application deadline: April 1, 2025

  • Online Session Dates: May 1 – May 29, 2025

  • Online Schedule: M-Th 8-9:30PM (ET) / Sa 12:30-3:30PM (ET) / Su 1:30-3:30PM (ET) / Fridays &

    Memorial Day (May 26th) off.

  • In-Person Session Dates: June 8 – 21, 2025

  • In-Person Location: Hotel DoceLunas, Jaco, Costa Rica

  • Total Duration: May 1 – June 21, 2025

  • Trainees are required to attend both modules in order to complete the Teacher Training.

PRE-REQUISITES & PRACTICE HOURS

  • Pre-requisites: All participants must be pre-approved through our application process before joining this training.

  • Application deadline: April 1st, 2025

  • Application link: https://forms.gle/nPSJLZAJneaWWM4BA

  • Required practice hours: 53 practice hours prior to the start of the in-person module.

  • Trainees can login in practice hours from May 14th to June 8th.

  • Practice hour may include 90 mins, 75 mins, and 60 mins online or in-person classes as well as up to 5 classes from our on-demand library.

  • Online Anatomy Course: Must be completed prior to the start of the in-person module.

  • Educational material & script: Script will be provided after deposit is

    received. Exclusive technical manual will be provided upon receipt of full tuition payment. All trainees are expected to memorize the script provided prior to the start of the in- person module.

 

ONLINE MODULE

  • Four weeks of live online training sessions (posture clinics, lectures and practicum)

  • Dates: May 1 – May 29th, 2025.

  • Schedule: M-Th 8-9:30PM (ET) / Sa 12:30-3:30PM (ET) / Su 1:30-3:30PM (ET) / Fridays & Memorial Day (May 26th) off.

  • Educational materials: Teaching Script and exclusive technical manual.

  • Free live online classes at Sun Lotus Center for the duration of the training. And a 10-class card

    upon completion of the training.

  • Online yoga anatomy course.

IN-PERSON MODULE

  • Two weeks of intensive in-person classes and training sessions.

  • Dates: June 8 – June 21st, 2025.

  • Accommodations: at Hotel DoceLunas in Jaco, Costa Rica.

  • Check-in date: June 8th, 2025.

  • Check-out date: June 21st, 2025.

  • Airport transportation: from SJO included only on check-in & check-out dates. Please share

    your flight information with us as soon as it is booked to organize airport transportation.

  • If you plan to arrive earlier than the start date or stay later than the end date, please let us

    know as soon as possible. We will contact the hotel and book the extra nights of accommodation and airport transportation. This will have an additional fee and will be added to your room charges.

  • Meals: Brunch & Dinner included Monday-Saturday. Sunday (day off) breakfast only.

  • Schedule:

    • M-T-Th-F: Two classes and two practicum/posture clinic.

    • W & Sa: One class, one practicum/posture clinic, and one make-up class (if required).

    • Sunday: Day off. One make-up class (if required).

 FLIGHTS & TRANSPORTATION

Airport – Juan Santamaría International is the primary airport serving San José, the capital of Costa Rica. It’s advised to schedule roundtrips between the dates of June 8th – June 21st. Airport transportation will be provided only during this dates. Ride from the airport to the hotel should be between 1.5 – 2 hours depending on traffic. Transportation is available in other dates if arriving early or leaving late, for an additional fee.

 

PRICING INFORMATION

  • Non-refundable Deposit: $600

    • Note: Refundable in the case of the application not being accepted.

Accommodation Choices for In-Person Module:

  1. Double-Occupancy Room: $5,995 (Includes deposit)

  2. Single-Occupancy Cabin: $6,495 (Includes deposit)

  • Note: Double-occupancy cabins are available at a rate of $6095 per person\ only for participants traveling together.

  • Space is limited to ensure the quality of your experience. The deposit ($600) will hold your

    place. You can choose to make one full payment or a $600 deposit plus two installments (Due

    on March 2nd & April 2nd).

  • Payments: All online payments will be processed via WeTravel and can be made with a credit

    card (2.9% fee) or through your bank account (free of charge). We accept check payments;

    please inquire via email for the mailing address. The prices stated are per person.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT & POLICIES

All trainees are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct and Policies.

 

GRADUATION & CERTIFICATION

Graduation ceremony: Friday, June 20th, 2024.

Certification: Yoga Alliance 200-hr YTT Certificate of Completion

Sun Lotus Center® is a Register Yoga School with Yoga Alliance (RYS-200). All trainees who successfully complete this 200-Hr training and showcase proficiency in leading a 26 & 2 Yoga class with receive a Yoga Alliance 200-hr YTT Certificate of Completion.

Teachers must register as an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance providing their certificate as proof of completion.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Attendance

Graduation from our program requires the student’s attendance at all training sessions. Any absence must be approved in advance by our program director. A maximum of 6 hours may be missed if arranged in advance and approved by the program director. We will provide four make-up sessions totaling 6 hours, included in the tuition price during the in-person module.

Unapproved absences may result in dismissal from the program. In this case, graduation will be at the sole discretion of the program director.

Tardiness

Any student arriving over 10 minutes late for class will be docked an hour from their training hours and must attend a make-up session to complete the program. Continuous tardiness may result in the removal of the student from the program.

Competencies

Upon completion of the training, every participant is expected to showcase proficiency in leading a complete 26 & 2 class and a comprehensive understanding of the training content.

 

We are looking forward to receiving your applications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 1st, 2025: https://forms.gle/nPSJLZAJneaWWM4BA


Sep 30
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Journey to Freedom – Hot Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica

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About this trip

This Journey will strengthen your practice & you will enter a deeper understanding of your mind-body spirit relationship all while having a great time in a private relaxed atmosphere under a rainforest canopy in Costa Rica. This week invites you to physically recharge your body, bring balance to your life and freedom to your mind.

Journey to Freedom – Hot Yoga Retreat

6 Nights of Full Accommodations in a Beautiful 4 Star resort / Delicious Fresh Meals / Fresh Fruits & Coffee All Day / Daily Yoga classes in an on-site Heated Studio / Lotus Sculpt and classes / Beautiful on-site Gardens, Swimming Pool & Whirl Pool / Outdoor Activities may include Zip-lining, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Private Catamaran and More / Walking Distance from World-Class Surf Beach, Jaco.

Jaco, Costa Rica

Jaco is located in the center of the Pacific coast. Jaco Beach itself is about three miles long. The valley is ringed by beautiful jungle-covered mountains that rise 1,000 feet from the sea. Much of the beachfront development is residential on the south end, and the sand and the surf breaks here are wide open and uncrowded. In the center and middle, you will find more hostels and low-budget hotels and the mega-hotels in Jaco, so there are crowds if you are looking for them, but a seclusion is an option.

Jaco has long been recognized as the “surf city” of Costa Rica. There are ten more beaches and river mouth breaks within an hour’s drive. This area of the coast receives more consistent surf than most places on the planet, and with ten beaches to choose from, there is almost always something firing!

Hotel DoceLunas

Docelunas has 20 rooms spread out over five acres of landscaped jungle gardens at the edge of the rainforest. The hotel s over 30 species of trees grow here, including seven different palm species and lots of flowers, including the exotic, sweet-smelling, ylang-ylang. Birds of paradise, heliconias, orchids, and bromeliads are everywhere!

The hotel is at the base of the tallest mountain, one mile from the south end of Jaco beach. Jaco Costa Rica is the most famous surf beach town in Costa Rica. It is the most accessible beach town to get to from the San Jose airport.

http://docelunas.com/en/home/

Airport SJO

Airport – Juan Santamaría International  is the primary airport serving San José, the capital of Costa Rica. It’s advised to schedule roundtrips between the dates of February 2nd – February 8th.  Airport transportation will be provided only during this dates. Ride from the airport to the hotel should be between 1.5 – 2 hours depending on traffic.

Climate

February: the second dry month at the beginning of Costa Rica’s Pacific side dry season. The northwestern and central regions of Costa Rica have little rain and mostly sunny weather. What little rain falls usually comes as afternoon or evening showers. High temperatures in the lowlands and and near the beaches are in the low to mid-eighties (low to mid nineties are possible) and lows in the low seventies. Dress light during the day & bring a light sweater for the evening.

Level 1 – SUN26 Yoga

SUN26 is a system of yoga synthesized from traditional hatha yoga techniques. All classes run for 90 minutes and consist of 26 postures, including two breathing exercises. Our daily classes are conducted in an on-site heated studio.

Level 2 – SUN54 Yoga

A 90 minute intermediate level class of 54 postures. This series includes postures from SUN26 with an additional 28 yoga postures.

Lotus Sculpt

A High Intensity-Low Impact full body conditioning class created by Carolina Rivera, designed to strengthen your muscles with a combination of Barre and Pilates movements, and a strong focus on form precision. This class improves your core strength, body alignment, posture and joint stability and increases endurance, all while following the rhythm of high energy and fun music!

Lotus Yin

A 1-hour restorative yoga class consisting of postures and techniques to release and restore the body’s connective tissue.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Participants must be 21+ by the beginning of the event.
  • Airfare, alcoholic beverages, and tips are not included.
  • Space is limited to ensure the quality of your experience. The deposit will hold your place. Half of the remaining balance is due 90 days before the first day of the vacation (November 4th, 2024). The final payment is due 60 days before the first day of the retreat (December 4th, 2024).
  • Airport: Flights must be booked to Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO).
  • The check-in date is Sunday, February 2nd. Activities start on Sunday evening. The check-out date is Saturday, February 8th. If you plan to arrive earlier than the start date or stay later than the end date, we would gladly contact the hotel and help you book those extra nights of accommodation and airport transportation. This will have to be processed through the hotel and added to your room charges.
  • Airport transportation will be included only during the following dates: February 2nd arrival and February 8th departure.
  • Please share your flight information with us as soon as it is booked to organize airport transportation.
  • All guests to this retreat are booked directly with Sun Lotus Retreats. All retreat activities are exclusive only for Sun Lotus Retreats guests.
  • Payments: All online payments will be processed via WeTravel and can be made with a credit card (2.9% fee) or through your bank account (free of charge). You can choose to make one full payment or a $600 deposit plus two installments (due on November 4th, 2024 & December 4th, 2024). We accept check payments; please inquire via email for the mailing address. The prices stated are per person.
  • Cancellations and Refunds: There are no refunds available. Deposits ($600) are non-refundable. Participants who cannot attend under any circumstances will be offered a credit towards the next retreat for their amount equal to the installments paid ONLY if they cancel their reservation before December 4th, 2024. Sun Lotus Retreats CAN’T offer credits or refunds for cancellation made after December 4th, 2024.
  • Travel insurance is not included in the package, but it’s recommended.
  • Sun Lotus Retreats reserves the right to accept, reject or prohibit registration for or attendance at its events at any time for any reason.

By submitting your registration form and deposit, you acknowledge you have read and agreed to the Terms & Conditions, Liability waiver and Image release.

 

What’s included

  • Airport transportation
  • All meals (Saturday 2nd – Sunday 8th Breakfast)
  • Daily Yoga classes including: Level 1 – SUN26, Level 2 – SUN54, and Lotus Yin.
  • Fitness classes: Lotus Sculpt class.
  • Outdoor activities may include: zip-lining, nature walks, horseback riding, beach time, and private catamaran.

What is not included

  • Flights to/from SJO
  • Tips
  • Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic Beverages