January 2022 YogiBeYoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training
Description
In the traditional gurukulam model, students lived alongside their guru and absorbed yoga through dialogue, daily life, and direct experience. Inspired by that approach, Pura Veda Gurukulam offers a learning environment where the many dimensions of yoga can be understood deeply, until yoga becomes part of your being. This training is designed to strengthen your personal practice while giving you the tools to guide your own students through a meaningful and transformative yoga journey.
Created to follow the eight limbs of yoga (Ashtanga) as presented by Patanjali (Raja Yoga), this teacher training invites you to experience:
DEEP ROOTS:
Explore and apply the Yamas and Niyamas both inwardly and outwardly, building a solid foundation for your practice.
DETOXIFICATION:
Work through blockages and stiffness as you move more deeply into the asanas, allowing them to reach further into both the physical and subtle bodies.
TRANSFORMATION:
Learn pranayama techniques that support the release of physical, emotional, and mental trauma and blockages. Repattern your mindset by letting go of habits that no longer serve you and replacing them with intentional new ones.
AYURVEDA:
Discover the benefits of balancing health through yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda, with a morning routine (dinacharya) built into the daily schedule.
BALANCE:
Understand the five elements and doshic theory, and learn how to apply them to create balance within yourself and in your yoga classes.
HIGH ENERGY (PRANA/CHI/QI):
Support your well-being with three high-prana organic vegetarian meals each day.
As a Yoga Alliance Registered School, the curriculum offers a broad and in-depth education in yoga, going beyond the standard requirements outlined by Yoga Alliance.
This YogiBeYoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training brings together 64 years of combined experience in education, yoga, and Ayurveda. It is distinctive for its integrated understanding of Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, which is intended to be practiced in harmony with yoga.
To preserve the integrity of the space and the training, silent hours are observed from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, giving participants who wish to do so the opportunity to deepen their inward journey.
YogiBeYoga Teacher Training Sample Schedule
Hot water with lemon is available in the morning.
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM: Yoga Practice
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Theory
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch, Rest, Free Time, Exploration
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Yoga Practice, Theory and Seva
6:00 PM: Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Some Evening Sessions
Included:
- Shared accommodations with bathroom
- 3 organic vegetarian meals per day
- Group airport transfer
- 1 archery class
- Daily shuttle to San Juanillo Village and Beach
- Access to two beautiful beaches
- 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance
Tuition, Accommodations & 3 Ayurvedic Meals Daily:
- Aum Cabin: $2995 / Early Bird: $2600
- Western Air Temple/Glamping Tent: $2795 / Early Bird: $2400
- Humble Abode: $2200 / Early Bird: $2100 *Sold Out*
- Chalet San Juanillo (off campus): $3200 / Early Bird: $3000
*Early Bird: Register at least 2 months early
Commuters Tuition Only: $1800
Accommodation Options
Aum Cabin
A peaceful base for your journey into yoga, ayurveda, and mindfulness, this private hexagonal bungalow offers a stay shaped by balance, comfort, and quiet beauty. Inspired by the harmony of sacred geometry, it creates an atmosphere that feels both grounding and serene from the moment you arrive.
Designed to help you feel at ease while staying connected to the surrounding landscape, the cabin includes air conditioning, a private ensuite bathroom, and a balcony with a breakfast bar. A secluded patio adds another inviting space to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the stillness of the setting. Whether you begin the day with a slow morning in nature or end it beneath a sky full of stars, the experience encourages rest and renewal.
Ideal for solo travelers or guests who wish to share the space, the cabin blends boutique comfort, privacy, and natural beauty in a truly distinctive retreat setting.
Vayu Room
Inspired by Vayu, the Sanskrit element of air, this cozy private room brings a feeling of lightness, clarity, and ease to your stay. Thoughtfully designed with restful simplicity in mind, it offers a calm and intimate setting that is ideal for solo travelers looking for comfort and tranquility.
Guests can enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, along with a private balcony that opens out to lush jungle views. It is a peaceful place to begin the day with fresh morning air or to relax in the evening while listening to the sounds of nature. A shared bathroom is located just across the hallway, providing convenience while still allowing you to maintain your own personal space.
With its boutique atmosphere and close connection to the surrounding landscape, this room offers a quiet retreat where simplicity and nature come together beautifully.
Tejas Room
The Tejas Room is a double room in the Western Air Temple, named after the element of fire. As our newest addition, it was created to reflect the vibrant energy that can arise when two like-minded guests share a space. A sunlit jungle-view window fills the room with bright, uplifting natural light, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere throughout the day.
Designed for comfort and simplicity, the room features a bunk bed with drawers, air conditioning, and wood floors. It offers a practical yet inviting setting for rest after a day of exploration or relaxation. Guests in this room also share a newly built bathroom with one person staying in the Vayu Room, adding to the intimate and community-oriented feel of the space.
Apas Room
Inspired by Apas, the Sanskrit element of water, this private sanctuary is designed to evoke calm, renewal, and a natural sense of flow. Created with rest and relaxation in mind, the room offers air conditioning, a private ensuite bathroom, and a spacious balcony with views across the surrounding jungle.
Each morning begins with the soft sounds of birdsong, setting a peaceful tone for the day, while evenings invite you to unwind in a space that feels both comfortable and deeply connected to nature. Ideal for quiet solitude or for sharing a restorative stay with someone special, the Apas Room brings together privacy, comfort, and the beauty of its tropical setting in a refined and serene atmosphere.
Camping Tent
For guests who want a deeper connection to the natural surroundings, this camping tent option offers a simple and grounding stay. Sleeping beneath the moonlight and waking with the sunrise creates an easy rhythm that helps you feel more in tune with the Earth and the peaceful pace of retreat life.
The tent area is covered and thoughtfully equipped with outlets, lighting, and shelving for added comfort and convenience. It is just a one-minute walk to the yoga shala and bathrooms, making it easy to move between rest, practice, and daily routines. From the area, you can also enjoy a lovely view of the plants, adding to the calm atmosphere.
Everything is prepared for you on arrival, including the tent, mattress, bedding, towel, and all other essentials. Simply arrive and settle in.
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