200 Hr Vinyasa and Yin Yoga Teacher Training – Peter Kaaberbol Kristensen
Description
Vinyasa and Yin come together in this three-week immersion, offering a complete approach to yoga where dynamic flow and deep stillness are taught as one connected system. Rather than treating them as separate styles, the training shows how to sequence intelligently, teach with clarity, and guide students through both energizing movement and restorative quiet with confidence.
Held in the Costa Rican jungle with sweeping ocean views, this experience is designed for practitioners who want more than certification. It is an opportunity to deepen your own practice while gaining the tools to teach real students with precision, calm authority, and a balanced understanding of strength and softness, effort and ease.
Over the course of three weeks, you will study functional anatomy, fascia mechanics, intelligent sequencing, philosophy, and meditation, while also exploring how to adapt your teaching to different needs. Peter’s approach emphasizes real understanding: how bodies move, how to structure a class, and how to guide students in a way that is thoughtful and effective.
Testimonial: “Peter has a distinct ability to read the energy of his students and therefore teaches with the right amount of guidance and instruction. I'm leaving his training a stronger person, feeling empowered every time I step on and off my mat grateful for all the tools I learned during the training.” – Rebecca
Program Goals: This training will prepare and certify you to:
- Design intelligent Vinyasa sequences rooted in functional anatomy and sustainable movement.
- Guide Yin Yoga classes with an understanding of pranayama, fascia, joints, meridians, and the nervous system.
- Teach with presence, precision, and calm authority rather than imitation.
- Practice and teach meditation through study of the nature of the mind.
- Learn about injuries and how to work with yoga therapeutically.
- Integrate classical anatomy and subtle anatomy, linking structure, energy, breath, and prana.
- Understand Bandhas, Granthis, and Koshas.
- Use and instruct breathing techniques (Pranayama).
- Study and discuss the Yoga Sutras, the Eight Limbs of Patanjali, The Power of Now, and other spiritual texts.
- Contemplate yourself through spiritual unity.
Curriculum Highlights:
- ASANAS AND PRANAYAMA: Asanas open energy channels (chakras) and the physical centers of the body. Pranayama controls the physical and mental flow of energy. In Vinyasa yoga, Ujjayi breath is practiced.
- BANDHAS, GRANTHIS AND KOSHAS: Bandhas create stability. Granthis are obstacles to the free flow of energy. Koshas are the different layers of the body, including physical, intellectual, and energetic.
- ANATOMY AND ALIGNMENT: Build a comprehensive understanding of the body, movement, and how to guide students into their most suitable positions.
- YOGA NIDRA, DEEP RELAXATION & MEDITATION: Yogic sleep and deep relaxation are essential parts of practice. Meditation supports presence and moment-to-moment awareness.
- HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY: Explore yoga as a divine science of life, including its development and the eight limbs of yoga.
- YIN YOGA AND FASCIA: Yin Yoga complements dynamic Vinyasa through stillness and depth, with a functional approach that honors appropriate stress for each body.
How a 3 Week YTT Schedule Works:
This 200-hour yoga teacher training covers the essential elements of yoga, from asana and movement anatomy to pranayama, philosophy, and more. In addition to the scheduled teaching hours with Peter, students are expected to complete required reading of about 300 pages, including philosophy, the manual, anatomy, and related material. Homework is also part of the process, along with a final exam paper and a project / karma yoga assignment.
The training includes 160 contact hours with Peter: 8 1/2 hours per day, plus 7 evenings of 2 hours and 3 days off.
- 60 hours: Asana Practice and technique
- 35 hours: Teaching method and hands on
- 20 hours: Anatomy and physiology
- 20 hours: Philosophy and spiritual development
- 10 hours: Practicum
- 15 hours: Sequencing
Also included is a one-year subscription to Peter’s online studying platform, Yogidia.com, where you can study classes and asanas before arrival. After signing up, 10 hours of class/asana practice and study should be spent on the sequences provided by the teacher.
Students must also have a minimum of 10 hours of yoga practice before arriving. Details on how to prove these hours are available upon request.
To receive certification, students will be asked to teach and/or study for 20 hours after the training ends. These personalized assignments will be discussed with Peter before being given to the student.
Prerequisites:
You should be able to participate in a coherent yoga class. There is no requirement to have advanced experience, exceptional flexibility, or the ability to do a handstand or similar poses.
What matters most is a sincere interest in learning the basic principles of yoga, along with the surrounding branches of the practice, such as breathing, relaxation, meditation, anatomy, philosophy, correction, and a general understanding of the body. During the training, you will move through everything from gentle to more demanding exercises and asana construction.
Sample Schedule:
Example of a typical day:
- 7:15am -9:00 am: Morning practice: Asana and Meditation
- 9:00 am -10:00 am: Breakfast
- 9:45 am -1:00 pm: Asana, Anatomy, Alignment, Sequencing, Philosophy, Teaching Techniques
- 1:00 pm -2:00 pm: Lunch
- 2:30 pm -5:00 pm: Philosophy, Adjusting, Teaching Techniques, Inversions, Sequencing
- 5:00 pm: Snack
- 5:30 pm -6:30 pm: Sequencing, Yoga Business, Asana Practice
- 7pm: dinner
Required Books:
- Anatomy of Movement – Blandine Calais-Germain
- Light on Yoga or The Illustrated Light on Yoga – BKS Iyengar
- The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
Recommended Books:
- The Key Muscles of Yoga – Ray Long
- Yoga The Science of The Soul – Osho
- The Living Gita – Sri Swami Satchidananda
- Anatomy Trains – Tom Myers
Testimonial: “Peter Kaaberbol is uniquely inspiring. I attended the 200 hour intensive yoga teacher training at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica and it truly exceeded my expectations for this level of training. As I made the transition from the corporate world into the wonderful world of yoga instruction, he guided me through the practical knowledge of alignment, presentation and communication as well as deepened my inner awareness to strengthen my leadership skills. Peters special blend of knowledge, skill and heart throughout the curriculum will prepare you to lead an informative vinyasa flow class, give an incredible Thai yoga massage and hold space to facilitate learning. With abounding gratitude and love, I highly recommend this program to all who feel called to be teachers.” – Carrie
Accommodation Options
Ganesh Room
Designed for 1-2 guests, this cozy room features a queen bed and a private atmosphere that makes it especially popular with couples and solo travelers. Enjoy sweeping south-facing views of the ocean and the southern Nicoya Peninsula, along with the rare chance to take in both sunrise and sunset from the room. In the distance, you may also glimpse Cabo Blanco National Park at the southern tip of the peninsula.
The room includes air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and a small desk positioned to overlook the ocean. Above, a view deck with a hammock offers another beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery. On especially clear days, you might even spot a rainbow in the valley from a hidden waterfall, or see whales and dolphins in the waters below near the Rio Montezuma river mouth.
Shiva Room
Designed for one or two guests, this cozy room offers a comfortable queen bed and a peaceful sense of privacy, making it a lovely choice for solo travelers or couples. From here, you can enjoy a small ocean view along with the lush beauty of the surrounding jungle, including a large tree just outside that is often visited by monkeys and toucans.
Inside, you’ll find everything needed for a restful stay, including air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a desk for your laptop, and a private bathroom. Thoughtfully created with environmentally friendly products and building practices, the room also features organic linens for a more natural and comfortable experience.
Warm, intimate, and surrounded by Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife, this room offers a memorable stay where relaxation and nature come together beautifully.
Dharma Room
Accommodates 1-2 guests with either a king bed or two adult-sized single beds. This private room offers a small ocean view, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a bathroom, and a balcony.
Originally reserved as a private room for the owners, this space is now available for guests. Set beneath the second yoga deck and beside the Mantra Room, it is one of the most secluded rooms on the property. From here, you can enjoy a beautiful ocean outlook and a large tree in front that is a favorite gathering spot for local monkey troupes.
Ideal for a couple or two friends, the room also includes a private outdoor deck with seating, giving you a quiet place to relax and take in the surroundings. Inside, the air conditioning and ceiling fan help ensure a comfortable stay.
Like all rooms, it features organic linens and has been built with eco-friendly practices in mind.
Anahata Room
Located at the top of the main building, this spacious room offers an expansive east-facing ocean view and a beautiful sunrise from the private balcony. It accommodates 2–3 people, with either 1 king bed and 1 single bed, or 3 adult-sized single beds. The room features vaulted ceilings, generous closet space, a large bathroom, a desk, air conditioning, and a ceiling fan. Thanks to its excellent insulation, guests often find they do not need to use the AC very much.
Once known as the Master Suite, this room was originally the owners’ main bedroom before the property became Anamaya Resort. Now named after the heart chakra, it sits in the heart of Anamaya on the second level of the main house, blending comfort, space, and a truly memorable ocean setting.
Mantra Room
Accommodates 1 person in a queen bed. Features a small ocean view, AC, ceiling fan, desk, bathroom, and balcony.
Set beneath our lower yoga deck, this room offers plenty of privacy along with a peaceful tropical setting. It includes a queen-size bed and a private bathroom, plus an ocean view and a tree right outside that monkeys especially love.
One of the most requested rooms, it is valued for its views to the east and south. It is also ideal for a couple with a king-size bed, or for two friends traveling together with two adult-sized single beds. The Moroccan-inspired split king beds are a unique design, handcrafted in Costa Rica from cenizaro wood.
Guests also enjoy high-quality organic linens, an open-air closet suited to the tropics, a desk for your laptop, and an outdoor deck with hammocks. With panoramic ocean and jungle views, this cabina is a favorite at Anamaya.
Casita, by the bed
Luxury dorm with 5 single beds, women only. Enjoy ocean views, a spacious deck with hammocks, a table and chairs, air conditioning, and two bathrooms.
The Casita was the first house built on the Anamaya property, and today it remains one of the most charming little homes in Montezuma. Once a small standalone house on the land, it is now a beautiful shared space for solo travelers, five friends, or anyone looking for a more affordable stay.
Set apart from the other cabinas, the Casita offers extra privacy and plenty of room to relax. Its large deck looks out over the gardens, jungle, and ocean, creating an inviting place to rest, read, or unwind in the hammocks. Inside, the design features high ceilings, abundant natural light, and excellent airflow.
Surrounded by organic herb and vegetable gardens, this dorm-style room feels far from ordinary. Guests especially love the very large garden bathroom and shower, which is often enjoyed even in the rain. With space, comfort, and a warm atmosphere, the Casita offers something for every budget.
Gaia Cabina, by the bed
Luxury dorm with 5 single beds, including two in separate lofts. Women only.
With sweeping ocean views, a patio, a desk, and air conditioning, this bright and airy room is a favorite for good reason. Gaia Cabina offers a modern yet rustic atmosphere filled with natural light, creating a peaceful setting that feels both spacious and welcoming.
There are three single beds on the lower level, plus two loft areas, each accessed by its own ladder and each with one single bed. The room also includes two small but lovely bathrooms, each with a toilet and sink, along with two open-air showers with curtains for added privacy.
Ideal for solo travelers, five friends, or even two friends traveling on a budget, this space is also a wonderful way to connect with fellow guests from around the world in true retreat style. Many guests especially love the open-air showers and the chance to enjoy views of the jungle and the ocean.
Hanuman Room
This inviting cabina is designed for comfort, privacy, and a close connection to nature. Ideal for 2 to 3 guests, it can be arranged with a queen and a king bed or with two singles, making it a flexible choice for couples, friends, or a small family. A third or even fourth guest can also be accommodated, depending on your needs.
Set with a lovely ocean view, the room features air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a desk, a bathroom, and a private deck with a hammock for relaxed afternoons outdoors. The open-air designer bathroom adds a distinctive touch, while one of the beds is tucked into a unique niche that gives the space a truly elegant, queen-like feel.
Named for the monkeys often seen moving through the canopy in front of the cabina, this room offers a memorable stay surrounded by the beauty of the landscape. It is a wonderful option for guests who want both comfort and a sense of connection to the natural environment.
Hanuman Room, by bed
Perfect for couples, friends, or a small family, this cabina offers a comfortable and inviting stay for 2-3 guests, with the option of a queen and king setup or two single beds. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted by a peaceful ocean view, along with thoughtful comforts such as air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a desk, and a private bathroom. The deck with a hammock creates a relaxed space to unwind and take in the surrounding nature.
Named after the monkeys often spotted in the canopy just in front of the cabina, this room brings you close to the beauty and energy of the natural setting. The open-air designer bathroom adds a distinctive touch, while one of the beds is tucked into a unique niche that gives the space a charming, queen-like feel. With its blend of privacy, comfort, and character, this cabina is ideal for a restful and memorable stay.
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Peter Kaaberbol
Peter Kaaberbøl Kristensen is the founder of LagoCph, a yoga school in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the online yoga portal Yogidia.com. He is also an accomplished personal trainer and the creator of the X-Pand Me body stretching system. Alongside yoga, he practices meditation and bodywork, and for the past fifteen years he has devoted his life to training yoga teachers around...
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$3,695.00
Sat, Nov 14 – Sat, Dec 5