300H Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training, 28 Days to Discover Profound Inner Peace
Our comprehensive 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program is an exploration of the wisdom of various practices, including Hatha Yoga, the Ten Tantric Wisdom Goddesses, Ashtanga Yoga (including Vinyasa), Yoga Nidra, and Ayurveda. We will delve deep into these practices, exploring advanced pranayama, asana, mantra, mudras, and kris practices. Moreover, you will begin to learn Sanskrit, a language that reveals the power behind ancient mantras and offers a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy.
2024 DATE
November 9th - December 7th
DEPOSITS: To pay a $350 deposit instead of the full amount, visit our deposit page here.
For the remaining amount you will receive an invoice with PAYPAL and bank transfer details when the full amount is due, 1 month before Training.
Refunds: No refunds for deposits. For full amount (minus deposit), a refund can be made up until 1 Month from the booked date, minus deposit.
Kindred Spirits
Healing Sanctuary & Farm
In the heart of Costa Rica's Caribbean jungle, where the mystical energies of nature converge, Kindred Spirits invites you to embark on a profound odyssey of self-discovery and healing. Nestled amidst the lush tropics, our sanctuary offers not just an escape, but a transformative experience that will reconnect you to your inner light and the essence of life.
Our programs are based on years of collective experience, studies and observations by women who’ve come together as kindred spirits. This training & retreat is hosted by Terry Newton and lead together with Johanna Holst, Enrica Andreeto and Adriana Kamala.
Kirtan Mantra Chanting Fire Circle during the Yoga Teacher Training.
Immerse in the Transformative Journey with Our
300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Start a journey of self-change that improves your understanding of the Indian science of Yoga. Follow the paths of ancient Rishis and Gurus, using their knowledge to improve your life and find deeper meaning. This journey needs commitment, but it promises great rewards.
The 300-hour yoga teacher training course covers a wide range of topics including Tantra, Ayurveda, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Nidra, advanced pranayama and meditation, advanced yoga poses, study of ancient texts, advanced anatomy, introduction to Sanskrit, mantra and mudras, and healing with horses through breath and meditation. The course aims to provide extensive knowledge for self-healing, deepen understanding of yoga philosophy and principles, enhance well-being, and promote a pathway to inner peace, mental clarity, and heightened spiritual awareness.
The foundation of our practice rests on Traditional Yoga Practices from India. We do more than just follow these practices; we study, understand, and practice their teachings, allowing them to inspire and guide us on our path to Self Realization. Our goal isn't just to learn but to become, to embody these teachings in our daily lives, bringing a sense of peace and fulfillment that extends beyond the yoga mat.
What You Will Explore
✹☾ Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Training
✹☾ Tantric Yoga: The 10 Wisdom Goddesses
✹☾ Yoga Nidra
✹☾ Ayurveda: The Elements, the Doshas, Ayurveda oil preparation, ghee preparation, Mantra & Pranayama Ayurvedic Healing
✹☾ Advanced Yoga Asana Mastery; Advanced Anatomy, Advanced Adjustments, Advanced Poses, Handstand workshops.
✹☾ Advanced Pranayama & Meditation
✹☾ Delving into the 5 Koshas
✹☾ Mantra Practice & Kirtan
✹☾ Study of the Ancient texts & scriptures: The Yoga Sutras & The Upanishads
✹☾ Mudras
✹☾ Intro to Sanskrit
✹☾ Satsangs
✹☾ Karma Yoga
✹☾ Sacred Equine Connection
The Pillar Teachings of the Program
Tantra The 10 Wisdom Goddesses
Navigating the Realm of the 10 Tantric Wisdom Deities
50 hrs 30 contact + 20 non-contact
Join our transformative journey with Tantra: The 10 Wisdom Goddesses. Delve into the Right-handed Path of Tantra, connecting with the energy of the Ten Wisdom Goddesses for spiritual awakening, abundance, inner freedom, and deep intimacy. This course is aimed to reconnect both genders with the often neglected feminine energy in our consumer-driven world. Through practices like Mantra, visualizations, teachings, meditation, and stories, you'll connect with the Sacred Feminine, cultivating love, fearlessness, and mastery. Experience the world with skill, ease, and delight as you integrate these teachings into your daily life. Our focus is on celebrating life and guiding others towards joy and abundance.
Note: We don't teach the Left-handed Tantra Path which includes alcohol, meat, and sexual intimacy. Our teachings are focused on the Right-handed Path of Yoga and the transformative power of the Ten Wisdom Goddesses.
Ayurveda Essentials
A Gateway to Holistic Well-being
50 hrs 30 contact + 20 non-contact
Our 50-hour course provides a foundational understanding of Ayurveda, a timeless healing system. This comprehensive program equips you with self-healing techniques you can apply personally and share with loved ones. Delve into Ayurvedic principles, lifestyle therapies, and healing modalities. Gain an understanding of Ayurvedic Anatomy, Physiology, disease processes, and treatment modalities including diet, herbs, and meditation.
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Deepening Mindfulness through Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
50 hrs: 30 contact hrs + 20 non contact hrs
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, a practice deeply rooted in ancient wisdom, carries a rich tradition and lineage. Devoting time to understand the profound philosophy and fascinating history behind Ashtanga Vinyasa not only enriches our comprehension of the practice but also deepens our appreciation of the art of yoga as a whole.
The essence of Ashtanga Vinyasa lies in the profound concentration and presence it demands throughout the entire practice. It insists on an undivided, continual focus on the rhythmic flow of your breath and the sensations within your body. This concentrated focus cultivates a state of mindfulness that extends beyond the yoga mat, permeating every aspect of daily life.
In consciously directing your attention in this manner during your Ashtanga Vinyasa practice, you invite an increased awareness of your inner self. This heightened awareness fosters a deeper understanding not just of oneself, but also of our relationship with the world around us. The wisdom and profound self-discovery that emerge from a dedicated practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga are among the many gifts it bestows.
Yoga Nidra
Serenity Unveiled: Yoga Nidra in the Heart of Eastern Traditions
10 hrs
Yoga Nidra, an Eastern meditation practice, guides individuals to a state between waking and sleeping, transcending ordinary relaxation. Beyond physical postures, it dives into the mind and emotions, offering profound relaxation, mental clarity, and inner peace.
Yoga Nidra facilitates deep self-connection by rewiring the nervous system, eliminating negative patterns and stimulating cellular healing. It cultivates rejuvenation and growth in your Yoga practice and teaching profession.
The Teachers
Terry Newton
Terry Newton is an experienced yoga teacher who brings a wealth of knowledge to her teaching. With a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Trainer certification, she also holds credentials as a Yoga Therapist (IAYT), Yin Yoga teacher, Metaphysics Healer, Reiki Master, and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner. She is a lifelong horsewoman and a student of Liberty Horsemanship.
Terry's unique approach combines these passions for yoga and equine wisdom. Her teachings facilitate a deep connection with horses, emphasizing the power of breath and energy systems. The fusion of yoga and equine healing provides a transformative experience that merges ancient practices with the energy of the animal kingdom.
Johanna Holst
Johanna is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher. Raised by biologist parents, she grew up with a deep respect for nature, which fueled her desire to explore the world. This curiosity led her to volunteer at horse farms globally until she found Kindred Spirits, a unique sanctuary where she could nurture her twin passions.
Her yoga journey took her to India, where she immersed herself in intensive 300-hour studies of yoga's profound teachings. This experience deepened her commitment to the yoga path, and she has since dedicated her life to sharing these transformative experiences with her students. She strives to inspire her students to see yoga as more than a practice, but a holistic way of life.
Adri Leiva
Born and raised in Costa Rica, she has dedicated over 20 years of her life to sharing Yoga wisdom and promoting wellbeing through bodywork and energy work. She became a certified Ayurvedic Yoga massage therapist in 2011 and continued her studies to become an Ayurvedic therapist and lifestyle consultant in 2018. With degrees in Physiotherapy and Metaphysics, Adri combines the scientific and the subtle worlds in her teachings, personal practice, and work.
Adri has spent the last 11 years as a guest teacher for yoga teacher trainings, sharing her passion for the expansive tradition of Yoga.
Her enthusiasm for devotional music and ceremonial living has led her to guide Kirtan, chant mantras, conduct cacao and love ceremonies, among others.
Enrica Andreetto
Enrica Andreetto embarked on a quest for a more genuine life, leaving a successful advertising vocation in Dubai to traverse the globe and join Kindred Spirits. Here, she blended her passion for yoga and horses to become a certified Equine Yoga Instructor. Years later, Enrica adopted a holistic lifestyle and relocated to Costa Rica. Enrica is proficient in Ashtanga, Dance therapies and Equine Therapy.
Sorian Leal
Her transformative journey began a decade ago with yoga, igniting spiritual growth and shaping her path. As a versatile teacher, student, and movement practitioner, she incorporates dance, yoga wisdom, breathwork, circus arts, and human motion sciences in her life and teachings.
Her passion for learning led her to teach. She graduated from Ashtanga Yoga Satya (2016) 500RYT and Sacred Self School (2021) 475RYT, continuing studies in wellness, holistic health, and consciousness expansion.
What We’ll Do
Retreat Experiences
All Meals Included
Plant-Based & Nutritious
In our 300 hour program, Chef Alexia presents plant-based dishes influenced by global cuisines and Ayurvedic principles. Meals are prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients for their Ayurvedic properties.
FLAVOURS. Chef Lexi and will serve mouthwatering vegan dishes inspired by a fusion of flavors from the Mediterranean, Middle East, South Asia, Jamaica, and Latin America. Each meal is made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients bursting with natural goodness.
SCHEDULE. Breafast will be served at 9am after yoga asana class in the morning. Lunches are areved after 1pm, after training lectures. Finally dinner will be waiting for you after early evening yoga.
INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS. You can let us know if you have allergies, are gluten free and/or vegan, and we will prepare the meals accordingly.
All the pictures in this gallery are from Yoga Teacher Trainings, taken as the food was going out. So it is an accurate representation of the types of meals you’ll be served.
Accommodation & Amenities
Welcome to our little piece of nirvana in the heart of the jungle! For this retreat you will be joining us in our small private community Caribe Colorado, where you will find not only Kindred Spirits Healing Sanctuary, but also our neighbours at Treevana, with 5 treehouse lodgings to choose from. The treehouses are nestled among the lush trees and exotic flora of the jungle, providing the perfect setting for a tranquil getaway. Each treehouse has been lovingly crafted by hand, with rustic wooden interiors.
Over at Kindred Spirits we have our Lodge, where you'll experience the true beauty of the rainforest in comfort and safety. Our lodge offers three private bedrooms and a communal kitchen, all with breathtaking 360-degree views of the lush jungle surroundings. As you arrive at our lodge, you'll immediately feel a sense of tranquility and wonder. Relax in the comfortable shared spaces and connect with other travellers from around the world who are searching for more out of life, just like you.
Our shared bedrooms are designed for comfort, with cozy beds and plenty of space for your belongings. Wake up to the sounds of birds chirping and monkeys playing in the trees as you start your day in paradise.
For MORE DETAILS on all accommodation options,
Includes
All classes mats & props
All meals: 24 breakfasts, 24 lunches, 24 dinners
28 nights lodging
Water fall Hike or surf beach yoga (depending on weather)
Crystal Bowl Sound Healing with Horses
Kirtan & Cacao Ceremony
Yoga with Horses
Beach yoga
Swimming with horses (weather)
Meditation with horses
Chakra Nada Sound Healing with Horses
NOT Included
Airfare.
OPTIONAL At extra cost
Airport transfer.
Photos of Yoga Teacher Trainings at Kindred Spirits
Let’s Talk!
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