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Acro yoga Intensive training

at Maderas Beach

March 12 - 19, 2022

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About the training:

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Join Nicholas Coolridge AKA Modern Tarzan and the Yoga Academy team for this tropical adventure!! Laugh, play, learn Acro from the best, all the while getting certified to teach a beginner level Acro Yoga class yourself!! 

This 60hr yoga teacher training is a fun and playful journey AND it is one of our modules of Yoga Academy International’s 300hr yoga teacher training. Tarzan and the Yoga Academy team will guide you as you dive more profoundly in to your yoga practice, yoga teaching and sense of community. We want to give you a fun retreat-style experience interwoven with an upstanding yoga education. 

While this is an intensive training, you will also have ample opportunity to explore the gorgeous beaches and enjoy activities like surfing, hiking, horseback riding or just chill out in one of our 3 private pools or get a massage.

This training is also one of the elective modules of our 300hr yoga teaching certification. In taking this training you will gain hours toward your RYT-500hr registered with the international yoga alliance.

Please note that you do not have to be a certified yoga teacher to take this course, but we do expect you to have been practicing yoga regularly for at least 1 year before participating. 

THIS TRIP WAS SIMPLY LIFE CHANGING! AMAZING COMMUNITY, SUCH PASSIONATE TEACHERS AND THE BEST ATMOSPHERE. I FEEL SO REFRESHED AND RECHARGED AFTER THIS TRIP AND I FEEL IT HAS REALLY GIVEN ME new tools to go out into the WORLD. THE FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION WAS LOVELY AND I WOULD THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXPERIENCE TO ANYONE. THANK YOU YAI FOR YOUR LOVE, YOUR PASSION AND FOR THE MOST INCREDIBLE time AWAY.
Chelsea Horvath
USA

Sample daily schedule:

  • 7:00 – 8:30am ocean view vinyasa flow
  • 8:30 – 9am beach meditation and mindfulness exercises
  • 9 – 10:00am Breakfast break
  • 10:00am – 1pm Acro Yoga Theory
  • 1pm – 3:30pm Lunch Break (meal at 2:30pm)
  • 3:30pm – 5:30pm Practice teaching, Workshops, discussion, leadership training, Communication skills
  • 5:30pm – 6:30pm Sunset break
  • 6:30-8pm evening satsang (Q&A, philosophy chats, dance parties)
  • 8pm dinner 

This is a super fun week jam packed with laughter, games, playfulness, sunshine, beach and SOOO much more! 

Get acro certified with ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY RECOGNIZED AND RESPECTED yoga schools WORLDWIDE!

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In this training you'll learn about...

 

This Acro Yoga teacher training will touch on:

  • History and inspirations for Acro yoga 
  • Hand holds, Acro yoga fundamentals and how to teach them
  • Safety and spotting for Acro Yoga
  • Strength training and conditioning for Acro Yoga
  • Ice breakers, games and making Acro Yoga accessible
  • Conscious communication
  • Playful touch and ethics for yoga teachers
  • Leadership training and how to command large groups
  • Acro yoga theming and sequencing 
  • Getting your name out there- how to market your Acro Yoga classes
 
Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner! Of course you can come with a friend or your whole posse of friends, learning how to teach Acro Yoga together!  But EVERYONE in this training will practice basing and flying. Even if you come on your own, you’ll get the full Acro experience. We will be switching partners to see how basing and flying feels with different bodies. 

Enjoy an epic playful week in the sun and get acro yoga certified at the same time!!

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Our program Also covers:

 

  • How to lead Acro yoga workshops with themes
  • Acro yoga retreats
  • Community facilitating skills
  • Cuing and concise instructions
  • Co-teaching and solo teaching Acro Yoga classes
  • Teaching situations, problems and solutions 
  • Basics of anatomy and biomechanics
  • Safety precautions
  • Acrobatic training methodology
  • Yoga philosophy
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Prerequisites

In order to lead an Acro Yoga class, you’ll have to be able to demo all of the basic postures both as a base and flyer (don’t worry! We’ll teach you how!)

Acro yoga is a physically demanding practice. Since this course is only 1 week long, we do not have time to train together in order to get our bodies in tip top Acro condition. 

Because of this we have certain pre-requisites necessary in order for you to participate in this course.

To take this course you must:

  • Be able to hold a 30-second plank
  • Do 10 push-ups without the support of your knees
  • Hold a 1-minute downward dog
  • You must be able to touch your ankles, if not your toes
  • Do a 30-second handstand against the wall 

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Location
A week PARADISE...

Maderas Beach is a world famous surf spot. Known for it’s beauty and peaceful environment. It is located 20-minutes outside of the lively beach town of San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. Nicaragua is currently THE SAFEST country in Central America. Our retreat centre is private, gorgeous, secure and truly an experience of paradise! You’ll get sunset views every evening from your private pool and our yoga shala boasts a 180 degree view of the ocean. We also have a jungle gym, meditation deck and 82 acres of hiking trails on this private property to explore.

Every morning you can meditate on the cliffs of this dramatic coastline that gives way to perfect beaches for walking and some world-class waves for surfing. This place is serene and stunning.

GETTING HERE: We are 2.5 hours from the Costa Rica (LIR) airport as well as 2.5 hours from Managua (MGA) airport. Fly in to either and we can have your private transfer arranged!

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Accreditation & Tuition

Yoga Academy International is a recognized and registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance. When you graduate our course you will be able to lead a beginner level Acro Yoga class with specific postures and specific transitions. (non-yoga teachers will not be eligible for a certification). This course also counts as 60hrs toward Yoga Academy International’s 300hr YTT. Learn more about our 300hr YTT here. 

Tuition for this program is $1740USD. 

Your Acro Yoga teacher training includes:

  • 7 nights at our private, oceanfront retreat center
  • 3 locally sourced healthy meals daily
  • Full Acro Yoga teacher training course with Tarzan & Yoga Academy International
  • Daily Asana and Meditation practice
  • An opportunity to live your yoga, lifestyle and ethics
  • Campfires, singing, dancing, stargazing
  • A safe, sacred space for you to grow in to the most authentic and happy version of yourself and enjoy your new Acro community 
  • Mentorship and personalized guidance

What’s not included: 

  • Travel
  • Tips for the local staff
  • Souvenirs, extra snacks, activities outside of the training

There are no extras or hidden fees associated with our program. We invite you to come as you are and we will provide you with everything you need. Payment plans are available.

Covid-19 Protocol

Currently both Costa Rica and Nicaragua are open for tourists from all countries of the world (Hooray!!) You WILL be required to show a negative PCR (Covid test) taken no earlier than 48-hours before traveling in order to enter either country.

HOW WE INTEND TO KEEP YOU SAFE:

Because of the above guidelines, it is safe to assume that anyone arriving to our training is COVID free. That being said, even after testing negative there may still be a 5-day incubation period for the virus. So we will do the following:

  • Provide hand sanitizer at strategic locations and require sanitizing before and after every meal as well as before and after every class.
  • Masks may be required during class time for the first 5-days of training
  • Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 after arrival will be required to self-isolate for 14 days at his/her own expense. This means staying in a private room at the retreat centre for 14-days. You will not be permitted at meals but meals will be brought to your room and left outside. You may still join the training since all classes take place outside, in open air spaces, but will be required to wear a mask in all classes for 14-days and be socially distanced from the group at a minimum of 2 meters.  
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Useful information:

We do not offer snacks between meals, but Yogis do have access to a kitchen and there are several inexpensive restaurant options nearby.

We receive a huge volume of applications. We read and respond to every single one! Once you inquire, please expect 1-2 weeks for us to respond. 

Because of the high demand for our programs, you will have to put down a deposit in order to save your spot. Our trainings are always full so we cannot hold your space without a deposit. 

Please note, we are not offering refunds if students test positive for COVID-19 or required to isolate because of exposure to the virus.  If your travel plans are altered or delayed because of your own exposure to the virus, we are not offering refunds.

We WILL offer full refunds if your country goes in to lockdown BEFORE the training start date or if flights from your country or to the MGA or LIR airports are grounded.
This trip was an amazing experience, both to learn so much about yoga and about myself, as well as to connect with other like-minded people in such a beautiful place. I loved the structure of the program, as well as its close, intimate size in which everyone got to know each other on a deeper level. It was definitely a lot of work, both physically and mentally, but I feel so much stronger and self-confident coming out of it. This YTT experience was transformative, challenging, and allowed me to see the practice and lifestyle of yoga in a new light. The food was also incredible! I am definitely going to hold this trip close to my heart for a long time.
Nikki Symanovich
USA
I loved the atmosphere that Lauren and the whole Yoga Academy team created! It's so amazing to do yoga, meditate, chant and focus on the chakras. We've learned a lot about the chakras and about ourselves. The location is absolutely perfect! Right on the beach with good surf. Really recommended!
Sanne Hoffman
Holland
NOT JUST AN AVERAGE YOGA TRAINING; IT WAS AN ENRICHING LIFE EXPERIENCE. I LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT THE MANY ASPECTS OF YOGA AND MEDITATION. AS WELL AS MORE ABOUT MYSELF. I RECEIVED THE TOOLS TO LEAD A MORE EMPOWERED AND CONSCIOUS LIFE. THE GENUINE LOVE, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FROM THE SKILLED INSTRUCTORS AND MY FELLOW STUDENTS WAS APPARENT ON A DAILY BASIS AND SO APPRECIATED. I ENJOYED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS COMPREHENSIVE AND WELL-PLANNED PROGRAM. GREAT VARIETY OF KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. I’M FOREVER GRATEFUL.
MS
Sweden
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! THE QUALITY OF THE TEACHING AND EDUCATION WAS TRULY FANTASTIC. THE STAFF ALONG WITH ALL OF THE EXPERT GUEST SPEAKERS WERE SUPER SUPPORTIVE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. I FEEL WELL EQUIPPED AND EXCITED TO GO OUT INTO THE WORLD AND SHARE WHAT I HAVE LEARNED. I ESPECIALLY LOVED THAT WE WERE ENCOURAGED TO EMBRACE OUR OWN STYLE OF TEACHING. THE STUNNING AND MAGICAL LOCATION WAS THE CHERRY ON TOP!
Sonya H
Australia
I feel very lucky to have stumbled on to the gift of this practice, and I love that now I get to introduce it to others. I get to encourage the uncovering and discovering that inevitably comes along with it, not only during the asanas, but during those unexpected quiet moments of stillness…those golden moments where you find yourself going inward, and you find yourself. I’m SO excited to continue being a student of yoga…to continue being a teacher of yoga…to keep moving on this path
JulieAnn Delude
USA
PLEASE NOTE: A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE IN THE PROGRAM. A 50% BALANCE OF PAYMENT IS DUE 30-DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE TRAINING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE 10-DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING. A FULL REFUND, MINUS THE DEPOSIT FEE WILL BE OFFERED FOR CANCELLATIONS MADE MORE THAN 60-DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE TRAINING. CANCELLATIONS OF LESS THAN 60-DAYS ADVANCED NOTICE WILL BE REFUNDED 50% OF THE TEACHER TRAINING PRICE. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE OFFERED ON CANCELLATIONS MADE LESS THAN 30-DAYS IN ADVANCE. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE OFFERED ON DISCOUNTED RATES.

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Yoga Academy International Faculty:

Lauren Rudick

Lauren Rudick

Lead teacher and founder of Yoga Academy International, Lauren is a globally celebrated yoga instructor. She has been teaching yoga for over a decade and comes from a variety of lineages and traditions. Lauren has lead yoga retreats and workshops in over 2-dozen countries and continues to study with world-class instructors whenever possible. She has been featured in Women's health Magazine, YogiTimes, Optymyz and get out there to name a few as well as on countless podcasts and newspaper articles. Lauren has solid roots in Iyengar based Hatha yoga with continued studies in Vinyasa flow, Anusara, Ashtanga, Restorative, Bhakti and Yin Yoga. She is inspired by teachers who tell stories. She has studied under Seane Corn, Chris Chavez, MC Yogi, Susan Cohen, Mercy Ananda, Nancy Goodfellow and many others. Lauren is passionate about sharing yoga from an authentic and soulful point of view. She believes that yoga practice can help uncover the veils that hide us from achieving our full potential.  Lauren is E-RYT 500 registered with Yoga Alliance. 

Will Peters

Will Peters

Making yoga accessible and enjoyable, regardless of who you are and how strong or flexible you are, is his priority. With a passion for all things health and wellbeing, Will’s aim is to inspire anyone and everyone to step on the mat to gain the physical and mental benefits that yoga can provide.Born in the UK, Will is a qualified and registered yoga teacher with over 250 hours of training. Will places an emphasis on alignment and safety. Outside of teaching, Will is an enthusiastic yoga student, constantly pushing his body and mind to new limits. Whether it’s learning to handstand, progressing towards the splits or practicing mindfulness exercises, Will loves to learn new things and grow. This provides continuous evolution to Will’s teaching as he brings new-found energy and knowledge from my personal practice into class.

Liv Townsend

Liv townsend

Despite being ‘self-taught’ in the early days, Liv took her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in London in 2016, an additional 200hr Rocket & Vinyasa Training in 2020 and completed her 500hr training with Jason Crandell in 2021. Liv takes a lot of inspiration for the mechanics and science of movement from other disciplines such as martial arts, gymnastics, calisthenics and resistance training. Her favourite teaching style is a combination of Vinyasa and Hatha yoga which a friend of mine so perfectly suggested it be called VinHatha! There’s not a great deal of chaturanga-updog-downdogs, but instead we challenge the body in more unique ways, manipulating our body weight to find both length and strength in the entire body.

Teresa Edmilao

Teresa Edmilao

Teresa has been practicing massage therapy since 2006. She has a 3000hr diploma in Massage Therapy from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver, BC. Teresa has a passion for helping people connect with their bodies. She lives by example, inspiring people to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Teresa spent 7 years practicing massage therapy in Canada to people from all walks of life; students, athletes, desk workers, labourers, youth, elderly, dancers, and accident victims. Teresa is also a fire dancer and hula hoop dancer. She has experienced numerous injuries has personally been through the rehabilitation process many times. It was these experiences that have lead her to delve deeply into the study and application of anatomy and movement. Teresa offers anatomy classes at Yoga Academy International. Her teachings are thorough, meticulous but fun, drawing on every day life experience to help yogis understand their bodies better. 

Nancy Goodfellow

Nancy Goodfellow

Yoga director and co-owner of Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica, Nancy is extremely well known for her inspiring and creative daily classes, workshops,and retreats, with students both locally and internationally. Her twenty years of committed practice, thousands of hours of trainings, and continual curiosity towards life’s most mysterious aspects are all part of why she has so many devoted students. She began her Yogic studies in the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition under the guidance of her first teachers, Dominic Corigliano, Tim  Miller and Pattabhi Jois. Nancy has completed over 500 hours of Yoga Alliance teacher trainings and began teaching in 1998. Nancy dedicated many years of study to the Anusara method with its amazing principles of alignment, Tantric philosophy and Bhakti filled practice. She completed over 500 hours of certified Anusara teachings and traditional non-dualistic Tantra studies.

Perrine Marais

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Known in Quebec for her empowering and effective teaching, Perrine has completed over 1400hours of trainings. After her 200hr certification in Costa Rica, she wanted to deepen her knowledge and practice from a more traditional approach. So Perrine travelled to India where she accumulated overr 1000 hours of Hatha yoga training at the Patanjali International Yoga Foundation. Before joining the Yoga Academy International team, Perrine joined her teachers and lead 5 trainings in India. Constantly yearning to expand her education, Perrine has taken 2 yin yoga teacher trainings, a Sup Yoga teacher training, Thai Yoga Massage and Myofacial release. In teaching she hopes to share her love of yoga with others as a way to secure their confidence with exploration and movement of the functional body but also tap in to the deep energetic intelligence within. She is registered with yoga alliance as E-RYT 500.

Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason

Chef Charlotte Mason hails from Boston where she used work in high end restaurant kitchens and then later opened up her own catering company. Burnt out and needing a break, Charlotte went on a surf vacation to Nicaragua and 3 weeks later moved cross continents and has been there ever since. Charlotte's love of sourcing locally, creating exceptional plant-based dishes and combining flavours makes her food loved by everyone. Charlotte is passionate about health and wellness and is also a certified yoga instructor. Giving back not only with flavours, Charlotte frequently teaches yoga classes in Spanish for local women and helps empower local women to follow their dreams and speak their minds. In joining Yoga Academy International, Charlotte has added so much to the experience by creating comfort and family feelings found only when gathering around a table to share delicious meals together. When not on Yoga Academy International's trainings, Charlotte creates gourmet pop up dinners around Nicaragua and chefs at yoga retreats around the world.  

Sanne Hofman

Sanne Hofman

Sanne is a ray of sunshine! Before joining the Yoga Academy International team, Sanne was a neuropsychologist in Holland. On her path, she felt that her chosen field was not quite the right fit. So Sanne set off on a journey through Central America to get to know herself better. Along the way she met her partner Toby in Panama. Together they worked and traveled through Central America eventually finding their way to Maderas Beach, Nicaragua. They loved the spot so much that they decided to move there and eventually got jobs managing a boutique hotel. Wanting to expand her offerings at the hotel, Sanne took Yoga Academy International's 200hr teacher training in 2018. She then furthered her studies in the Chakra-Vinyasa Training and went back to Europe to take Thai Yoga Massage training. Sanne is compassionate, loving and kind. She is an example of how to live yoga ethics while still being true to who you are. Sanne offers YAI students endless encouragement and love as well as unwavering support on their journeys. She can always be counted on for a listening ear, a compassionate friend, a glowing smile or a warm hug when you need it most. 
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