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If you’ve got 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🏝️⛱️☀️🦥🐒🌯🍍🍌
on your mind and vision board, join us for our 200hr YTT in Avellanas, Costa Rica 🇨🇷!!

Here are the details:

February 25 - March 17 ✨

7:00 – 8:30am Led yoga practice
8:30 – 9am meditation
9-10am Breakfast break
10am – 1pm Yoga Theory
1pm – 3:30pm Lunch break
3:30pm – 5:30pm Workshops, Teaching Practice, Communication skills
5:30-6:00pm sunset break
6:00-7:30pm Evening satsang, philosophy & ethics
7:30pm dinner

There is 1 day off each week where you can relax, enjoy and explore. Take surf lessons, go zip lining, take a boat trip, go horseback riding, get a massage, or simply laze by the pool.

Our 200hr yoga teacher training takes place at a completely private, retreat centre overlooking just 200M from the most lovely quiet beach in Avellanas, Costa Rica. There’s a yoga Shala, pool, philosophy space and individual bungalows for our students. It’s super cute!

Our retreat centre is gorgeous, secure and truly an experience of paradise!

DM me the word COSTA RICA, and we will send you the details for you to claim your spot!
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🌟🎓 Embracing Achievements! 🌟🎓

Cheers to the graduation of this exceptional cohort! 🧘‍♀️✨ To our dedicated students, your unyielding commitment, resilience, and diligence have not only earned you a well-deserved certification but have sculpted you into inspiring yogis.

Throughout this journey, you've encountered challenges, embraced growth, and fostered a supportive community. Your dedication stands as a testament to the power of passion and the transformative essence of yoga. 🙏💖

As you step into this new chapter, carry the radiant light of your practice, share your newfound wisdom, and continue to be a source of inspiration for others. We stand incredibly proud of each and every one of you! 🌈👏

Thank you @scottramsay for capturing these magical moments!

#YogaGraduation #YogaJourney #ProudMoment #YogaCommunity #CostaRicaYoga #yogaeducation #yogateachertraining #igyogacommunity #yogaeverydamday #yogaoffthemat #yogainspo #yogaoutdoors #yogaislife #bestyogateachertraining 🎓✨

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At YAI, laughter and learning go hand in hand! 🌟💡 Our space is not just for education; it's a hub of joy, where every moment is sprinkled with laughter, creating an environment where learning becomes an enjoyable journey. Come, laugh, learn, and grow with us! 🧘‍♂️😄

#YogaEducation #JoyfulLearning #LaughAndLearn #YAICommunity

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✨ The Magic of Beginnings ✨

The first few days of our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training are a unique blend of excitement, anticipation, and transformation. It's where the journey begins, where strangers become friends, and where asanas and philosophy intertwine.

In these moments, you'll feel the energy of new beginnings, the possibilities of growth, and the profound connection to your practice. It's the magic of embarking on a path that will change your life and, ultimately, empower you to change the lives of others.

Here's to the first steps on this remarkable journey! 🧘‍♀️🌟
If you are a current student or have done a training with us before let us know your favorite part of YTT!

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🌟 Did You Know?! Our Super Popular KIDS YOGA Teacher Training Is Online! 🧘‍♀️

You heard it right – you can now embark on the journey to become a certified KIDS YOGA TEACHER from anywhere with an internet connection. The best part? You have a generous 3-month window to submit your coursework and complete the training, offering you flexibility to fit it into your schedule.

And here's the secret sauce - you don't need to be a yoga teacher to enroll. This course is tailored for elementary school teachers, babysitters, grandparents, camp counselors, and, of course, enthusiastic yogis! 🩷

If this sounds like your next adventure, let us know in the comments below, and we'll share all the details with you!

Don't forget to tag the friends of your little yogis – let's spread the joy of kids' yoga far and wide! 🌈❤️

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Journey of Transformation: Embracing the Evolution of Our Yoga Teacher Trainees 🌟🧘‍♀️⁣
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As we reflect on the paths our yoga teacher training graduates have traversed, we're reminded of the power of growth, dedication, and inner exploration. From the first hesitant steps to confidently leading their own classes, each of these incredible individuals embodies the spirit of transformation. 🌱✨⁣
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Swipe through to witness their smiles, connection, and their shared moments of enlightenment. 📸❤️⁣
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To our past students: your journey is an inspiration to us all. May your teaching be a beacon of light for others, guiding them toward self-discovery and empowerment. Here's to embracing the profound evolution that yoga brings to our lives and to the lives you touch. 🙏🌈⁣

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If you don’t know us yet, HIIIII!! We’re @yogaacademyinternational (YAI) we run yoga retreats and training programs all around the world! 🧘🏽‍♀️🌎

Or next 200hr yoga training is happening in gorgeous COSTA RICA 🌸

You can also get FULLY certified with us in different yoga styles (like yin, tantra, and kids yoga) completely online! 💻

We have been ranked as one of the world’s bests for yoga education and yoga retreats!

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1. Cultivate Authenticity

- Be true to yourself and your unique teaching style. Embrace your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher and stay authentic in your approach.
- Share your own experiences and vulnerabilities with your students, as this creates a more relatable and supportive atmosphere.

2. Focus on alignment and safety

- Prioritize correct alignment in poses to prevent injuries and ensure students receive the maximum benefits from their practice.
- Offer clear instructions and use verbal cues to guide students into proper alignment during class.

3. Read the energy of the room

- Pay attention to your students' energy levels and emotions during class.
- Adjust your teaching pace, intensity, and themes accordingly to create a harmonious and supportive space.

4. Encourage mindfulness and breath awareness

- Remind students to focus on their breath throughout the practice, fostering mindfulness and present-moment awareness.
- Guide them to connect with their breath as a tool to manage stress and find inner peace.

5. Create inclusive and welcoming classes
- Offer modifications and variations for different levels of students, making yoga accessible to all.
- Foster a non-judgmental and accepting environment where everyone feels comfortable and respected.

Bonus - Continue your own education

- Keep learning and growing as a yoga teacher by attending workshops, trainings, and studying different styles of yoga.
- Deepening your knowledge will enhance your teaching and benefit your students.

Remember, teaching yoga is a continuous journey of learning and evolution. By being genuine, safety-conscious, mindful, inclusive, and committed to personal growth, you can create a positive and transformative experience for your students. 🩷
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"Surround yourself with people who empower you to become better."

What are you doing this week for yourself?✨

Are you spending time with friends? Creating space for growth or is it a recovery time for you?

Whatever this many be surround yourself with people who love and support you 🫶🏼
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The chakras are a kind of energetic anatomy in the body. The are 7 major chakras.

🔴 Muladhara - Root chakra
🟠 Svadhistana - Sacral chakra
🟡 Manipura - Solar Plexus chakra
🟢 Anahata - Heart chakra
🔵 Visuddha - Throat chakra
🟣 Anja - Third Eye chakra
⚪️ Sahasrara - Crown chakra

Sometimes emotional or physical ailments can effect the way our chakras turn either chasing them to spin too slowly or too quickly.

But when the chakras are aligned we have a feeling of wholeness, healthy, and stability.

The chakra system is another yogic tool to help us to better understand our physical and emotional bodies!

Learn more about the chakras and yourself with us at our epic luxury retreat & Chakra training in Tulum, Mexico ✨

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Benefits of a supine twist:

Grounding.
Releases the back, sacrum and hips.
Therapeutic for anxiety.
Stimulates digestion.
Calming.
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No. It is not required that you know how to do a headstand in order to practice yoga or even come to one of our trainings. In fact 80% of our students can't do headstands before they show up to training... (Or at least they think they can't.)

With proper guidance, instruction and intelligent alignment almost everyone can learn to do this!

So can you…
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Yoga Academy International Faculty:

Lauren Rudick

Lead teacher and founder of Yoga Academy International, Lauren is a globally celebrated yoga instructor. She has been teaching yoga for almost 20 years and has many trainings under her belt. Lauren has led 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,, Mercy Ananda, Nancy Goodfellow and many others. Lauren is passionate about sharing yoga from an authentic and soulful point of view. Lauren is E-RYT 500 registered with Yoga Alliance.

Jimmy Erickson

The kindest and most inclusive person you'll ever meet... Jimmy discovered yoga through his deep-rooted passion for dance. Since becoming RYT certified in 2013, he’s immersed himself in the practice, blending his love of movement with mindfulness and breathwork. His classes are a reflection of grounding and uplifting experiences, emphasizing the power of breath and mindfulness. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned yogi, join Jimmy in exploring the transformative journey of body, mind, and spirit through yoga.

Joy Hall

Hatti Williams

After a 50-year nursing career, Joy completed her 200hr yoga teacher training at age 72 in Costa Rica with Yoga Academy International. Joy's love of nature and passion for movement and the outdoors are infections. With her deep knowledge of anatomy and years of teaching in a clinical setting, she joined the Yoga Academy Faculty as an anatomy teacher in 2024.

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.

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.

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.

Angie Ponte

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. Angie is a dedicated yogi, having completed 3 yoga teacher trainings and a meditation training.

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.

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 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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Yoga Academy International Faculty:

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Nancy Goodfellow

Hatti Williams

Hatti Williams

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