Chakra Vinyasa Yoga Retreat &
Teacher Training

In Tulum, Mexico

September 14 – 21, 2025

The experience

About the training:


Highlights:

 
  • Small intimate group size
  • Gorgeous & private luxury yoga retreat
  • A practical deep dive into the chakras
  • Highest standard of yoga education globally
  • A cultural AND soulful experience
 

Our chakra-vinyasa yoga retreat is a deep and soulful journey into the chakra system. Our exclusive chakra-vinyasa yoga retreat is all about rejuvenating your mind, body, and soul in a beautiful, private setting. It’s the perfect escape to dive into yoga, relax, and soak up the stunning surroundings of the Yucatán Peninsula. This is an immersive 60hr training  for yoga practitioners AND yoga teachers who want to go deeper into their own understanding of yoga, physical practice, and the mind-body connection. We want to give you a rejuvenating retreat-style experience interwoven with an upstanding yoga education. 

More than just a getaway, this program is part of your 300hr yoga teaching certification. Perfect for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners. Our instructors, with over 20 years of experience, will lead you through daily chakra-vinyasa yoga flows and philosophical discussions. You’ll leave feeling inspired, empowered, and more connected to your practice.

This training is one of the elective modules of our advanced 300hr yoga teaching certification. In taking this training you will gain 60hrs toward your 500hr certification registered with the international yoga alliance.

You can choose to enjoy this as simply a yoga retreat, enjoying all yoga practices and add-on activities but not partake in the course lectures.

I STILL CAN’T HELP BUT BE FILLED WITH SO MUCH GRATITUDE, LOVE AND HAPPINESS. LAUREN RUDICK BROUGHT TOGETHER A NEW FAMILY THROUGH HER YOGA TEACHINGS AND JOYOUS LIGHT AND OPENNESS AS A PERSON. I’M SO GLAD TO HAVE MET AND LEARNED FROM HER. I’M SO GLAD TO HAVE LEARNED FROM EVERY SINGLE PERSON I MET THERE. SO MANY LAUGHS AND GOOD TIMES. WHAT AN AMAZING WEEK. I LEFT WITH A NEW OUTLOOK. I FEEL REFRESHED AND FOCUSED ON WHAT I WANT IN LIFE. -CHELSEA HORVAT
Chelsea Horvath
USA

What is Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga?

Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga merges the principles of the chakra system with the dynamic and flowing movements of vinyasa yoga. The chakra system consists of seven major energy centers in the body, each linked to different physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our lives.

In Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga, we match specific vinyasa sequences with the energy and themes of each chakra. Each practices focuses on a particular chakra, using yoga poses and flows that stimulate and balance that energy center. For example, grounding poses like Mountain Pose and Warrior Poses are used for the Root Chakra to help you feel stable and safe.

In addition to the thematic poses and sequences, Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga incorporates breathing exercises and meditation techniques aligned with the chakra being focused on. Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga offers a holistic and transformative practice. Through the integration of movement, breath, and intention, Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga supports balance, awareness, and harmony both on and off the mat. By aligning and activating your body’s energy centers, Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga offers wonderful healing tools to help you connect more deeply with yourself and the world around you.

chakra yoga teacher training

The program

Schedule and more..

Tulum is known for its instagrammable cafes and gorgeous beaches. But it is also considered one of the sacred energy centers of the earth. It is for this reason that we’ve this area for our Luxury Chakra Yoga teacher training and yoga retreat. While this course is an intensive teacher training, we’ve made sure to schedule in plenty of break time so you can relax, rest and explore your surroundings. If you’re joining for just the yoga retreat, you are welcome to participate in any yoga classes and evening activities that you like! The training theory and workshops you’ll sit out.  

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE​

  • 7 – 8:30am chakra-themed yoga flow
  • 8:30 – 9am meditation/mindfulness exercises
  • 9 – 10:30am Breakfast break
  • 10:30am – 1pm Chakra Vinyasa Yoga Theory
  • 1:00 – 4:00pm Lunch Break
  • 4 – 6:00pm Workshops, discussion, practice teaching, mindful communication skills
  • 6 – 7:30pm Dinner break
  • 7:30 – 9:00pm evening satsang (Q&A, philosophy chats, dance parties and more!)

Each morning will start off with a chakra-themed vinyasa style yoga flow class followed by meditation. Then we take a break for breakfast. Afterward you will learn Chakra-Vinyasa yoga theory. A lunch break follows with ample time to chill out, enjoy the beautiful grounds of the property, or maybe even take a quick outing to check out some sites or go for a hike.

After lunch we continue the course with workshops, discussions, and more. In the evenings we will break for sunset and after dinner we will enjoy evening philosophy, Q&A time or just hanging out. 

What you'll learn:

This program is full of PRACTICAL but transformative tools that you can use in your personal yoga practice or yoga teaching. It is deep but not out there. It is down to earth with just enough woo woo. 

This Chakra-Vinyasa yoga teacher training will touch on:

  • History and origins of the chakra system
  • How to understand chakras from a Western perspective
  • Where Chakras meet science
  • How the chakras can help us better understand ourselves- mind, body and spirit
  • Mantras to awaken each chakra
  • Hindu deities and their stories as they relate to the theme of each of the seven chakras
  • Yoga Asana that calm, balance and stimulate each chakra
  • How to sequence yoga asana classes for the chakras
  • Rituals and practices to get in touch with your system, chakra by chakra

A yoga retreat like no other...

UNIQUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES​

Experience the rich culture of the Yucatán Peninsula with ceremonies and adventures that we’ve included in this program. Take part in a traditional Mayan cacao ceremony, a heart-opening ritual that fosters healing and connection. Experience a sacred temazcal ceremony, guided by experienced shamans who will lead you through this powerful, transformative ritual. Refresh your spirit in the mystical cenotes, natural underground pools that offer a serene and spiritual dip into ancient waters.

A Retreat for Profound Transformation

This retreat is a perfect blend of relaxation and deep spiritual connection, designed for those seeking more peace and healing. We’ll offer you so many tools from profound journaling sessions, guided meditations, healing techniques, and more to give you practical takeaways that you can incorporate into your life once you leave the retreat. 

Location

We’ve really outdone ourselves with this one… Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Xpu Ha beach and the Mayan jungle, Our private yoga retreat center emerges as a hidden gem just a stone’s throw away from the vibrant Playa del Carmen & Tulum. Designed as a wellness sanctuary it is truly a healing space. As you step onto the jungly paths of our yoga retreat center near Tulum, you’ll find yourself transported to a world of tranquility and seclusion, making this the perfect canvas for a deep and spiritual yoga retreat. 

Our spot blends modern sophistication with a wabi-sabi design style. The property also features an in-ground trampoline, swings, and aerial silks, plus a Pickleball and basketball court… and we have it all to ourselves!  

Beyond the villa’s confines, the captivating wonders of Xpu Ha and its surroundings await your exploration. Dive into the enchanting cenotes, soak in the vibrant energy of Playa del Carmen, or embark on a journey to the ancient ruins of Tulum. Whether you seek adventure or tranquility, Onze is the perfect starting point for your chakra-vinyasa yoga experience in Mexico!

GETTING HERE: Fly into Cancun airport and we’ll help you make your way to us. You’ll get more arrival information once you sign up!

Meet your teachers

faculty

To guide you through your chakra-vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training journey, we’ve handpicked the following Yoga Academy International faculty members to guide you from their heart and passions. 

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’s has lead yoga retreats and workshops in over 2-dozen countries and continues to study with world-class  instructors whenever possible. Lauren has been featured in loads of publications including Women’s health Magazine, YogiTimes, Optymyz, Get Out There Magazine, 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 & YACEP registered with Yoga Alliance. 

 Hatti Williams is an Astrologer, Sound Healer, Fashionista and Yoga instructor. She completed her 200hr yoga teacher training and Yin Yoga teacher training with Yoga Academy International in Greece. Hatti then went on to study Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing where she learned more about the energetic body and Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians. 

Hatti has a gift for bringing the mystical to life through her lectures and teachings. She offers a digestible and soulful take on astrology and merges the ancient wisdom of yoga with our understanding of the celestial universe seamlessly. 

 

Lauren will take you through the bulk of the curriculum while Hatti will assist and facilitate. Hatti will provide sound healing, meditations and so much more. 

Costs & Certification

Yoga Academy International is a recognized and registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance. When you graduate our course you will be a certified chakra-vinyasa yoga teacher (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

Luxury Chakra-Vinyasa 
Yoga Teacher Training

★ 7-nights at a private, luxury yoga retreat center

★ 3 onsite meals per day

★ Full training course & Manual

★ Mayan Cacao ceremony

★ Traditional Temescal

★ Cenote Experience

…and so much more

$1860+

What's included:

  • 7 nights at our private, luxury yoga retreat spot
  • All onsite meals
  • Daily guided Asana and Meditation practice
  • Full Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
  • Sound bath
  • Cenote experience
  • Temescal
  • Traditional Mayan Cacao Ceremony
  • A safe, sacred space for you to grow in to the most authentic and happy version of yourself
  • Mentorship and personalized guidance
  • Chakra-Vinyasa yoga manual
 
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.

Chakra-VInyasa Yoga Retreat Brochure

Take the quizzes, learn what to look for and find the best possible yoga teacher training FOR YOU. 

Chakra Vinyasa Yoga Immersion

Fill out the form above and we will contact you with sign up details for this experience and answer any questions you have!

Morocco retreat brochure

Take the quizzes, learn what to look for and find the best possible yoga teacher training FOR YOU. 

Yoga class in Playa Maderas

The class price is $12. Please check in and pay at reception on arrival. 

Interested in a private yoga retreat?

Fill out the form above and we will be in touch to chat about your dream yoga experience in paradise!

Learn everything there is to know about running international retreats. 
We’ll give you all of our contacts and connections!

 

Take a FREE Glimpse at our Tantra-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

Try the ashtanga course for free!

Please wait until you see a success message before closing this window.
Filling out this form does not obligate you to take training

It takes 2-5 minutes to fill this out. This form does NOT automatically sign you up for training. Even if you apply, there’s no obligation to join.

Please wait until you see a success message before closing this window.

I'm so happy you're taking this exciting step and applying to our program!

I personally read and respond to every application… I can’t wait to hear more about you! 

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. 

Hatti Williams

Hatti Williams

Hatti Williams is an Astrologer, Sound Healer, Fashionista and Yoga instructor. She completed her 200hr yoga teacher training and Yin Yoga teacher training with Yoga Academy International in Greece. Hatti then went on to study Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing where she learned more about the energetic body and Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians. Hatti has a gift for bringing the mystical to life through her lectures and teachings. She offers a digestible and soulful take on astrology and merges the ancient wisdom of yoga with our understanding of the celestial universe seamlessly.

Angie Pone

Hatti Williams

Originally from Argentina, Angie is now a beach babe and a Nicaraguan local. She teaches soulful yoga classes that include Whim Hoff style breath work and themes sprinkled throughout that really connect yoga philosophy with movement.

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. 

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.

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.

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.