Teacher Training Programs
NEW DATES FOR SUMMMER 2026 IN ECUADOR
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200 Hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
***Not interested in teaching, but want to take your practice deeper? Join us just for Module I: Yoga as a Practice, Philosophy & Way of Life. This is the first week of teacher training—the deeper wisdom behind the practice without the teaching portion. Details below.***
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:
7:00-9:30am Practice
9:30-10:30am Light Breakfast
10:30-1:00pm Morning Session
1:00-4:00pm Lunch & Free Time
4:00-6:30pm Afternoon Session
6:30-7:00pm Personal Meditation
7:00-8:00pm Dinner
8-9:00pm Occasional Evening Programs
16 Day Teacher Training Immersion in Ecuador
Saturday, May 9th-Sunday, May 24th
$2400 (lodging in bamboo dorm) or $2800 (lodging in shared double room)
REGISTER BY MARCH 31ST AND SAVE $200! ($2200 total for dorm or $2600 total for shared double room)
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. $650-700. You will want to fly in on Friday, May 8th and fly out either Sunday evening on the 24th or Monday—Memorial Day the 25th. You are welcome to come a few days early or stay a few days late for $30 extra per day for lodging only—-includes access to the kitchen to prepare meals or eat out.)
Required Reading Books
Optional Excursions in the Quito area
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 usif you are interested in joining us this Spring 2026
OR JOIN US FOR MODULE I (ONLY):
YOGA AS A PRACTICE, A PHILOSOPHY & A WAY OF LIFE
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.
