Yoga is a discipline aimed at helping us access our full human potential—physically, mentally and spiritually.  Through the development of awareness and the intelligent use of Yogic tools (such as asana, pranayama, meditation etc.), we can tap into our innate wisdom for the betterment of ourselves and the world.  This training will help you to understand Yoga as a practice, a discipline, and a way of life; as well as provide an environment for you to better understand your Self. This course provides a comprehensive background in Yoga—designed for practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of the true meaning and purpose of this practice as well as teachers who want to be able lead from a place of knowledge, wisdom and understanding.

Our upcoming 2026 Yoga Teacher Trainings will take place at our sister retreat center, Aguadulce, in Angamarca, Ecuador (just outside of Quito). This immersion retreat will allow you to unplug and dedicate your full self, while surrounded by the natural beauty of Ecuador!

TOPICS COVERED:

INTRO TO YOGA

SANSKRIT, MANTRA & THE CHAKRA SYSTEM

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

DESIGNING & SEQUENCING CLASSES

ALIGNMENT & ADJUSTMENTS

BREATHWORK, MEDITATION & RELAXATION PRACTICES

AYURVEDA & BUSINESS OF YOGA

FINAL TEACHING PRACTICUM & GRADUATION

DAILY SCHEDULE:

6:30-9am Practice

9:00-10:00am Light Breakfast

10:00-12:30pm Morning Session

12:30-3:30pm Lunch & Free Time

3:30-6:00pm Afternoon Session

6:00-6:30pm Personal Meditation

6:30-8:00pm Dinner

8-9:00pm Occasional Evening Programs

16 Day Teacher Training Immersion in Ecuador

Friday, January 3th-Sunday, January 18th

$2400 (lodging in bamboo dorm) or $2800 (lodging in shared double room)

REGISTER BY OCT. 31ST AND SAVE $200 ON REMAINING TUITION AFTER REGISTRATION FEE! ($1800/dorm, $2200 double)

Price includes:

Southern Star Teacher Training Manual

Tuition for 200 Hours

16 Days Lodging & Delicious Vegetarian Meals

Round Trip Airport Transfers from the International Airport in Quito (UIO)

NOT Included:

Round Trip Flight to Quito (for these dates approx. $750)

Required Reading Books

Optional Excursion : An afternoon in Quito’s Historic Center, the first UNESCO World Heritage site. Most museums and cathedrals are free but some charge a small fee ($5-$10) and we will probably have our evening meal out at a restaurant ($20-30).

Optional Excursion: Hiking up to the Jose Rivas refuge camp at Cotopaxi volcano. $60/per person.

Pay $400 to reserve space in the training.

Once you register, you will receive our Required Reading List and information about flights and other requirements for travel and the training itself. You will need a passport to travel, so please make sure your passport is up to date!

Email us if you are interested in joining us this Spring 2026