300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica

300-HOUR, YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED

28-Day Yoga Teacher Training

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Join us for an unforgettable 28 days in paradise!

Escape the ordinary and ignite your passion—our 28-Day, 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at the stunning Blue Osa Yoga Retreat Center in Costa Rica is NOT your average training...

It's a transformative experience nestled into the wilds of the Osa Penisula where the ocean meets the jungle. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica while deepening your practice and yoga teaching mastery. Our award-winning retreat provides the perfect sanctuary for you to learn advanced techniques, refine your sequencing, and to take your confidence to guide others on their yoga journeys to the next level.

“The 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training was exactly what I needed to get reinspired about teaching while advancing my career. I learned techniques that brought new life to my personal practice as well as elevated ways to share my wisdom with others. And, to be surrounded by a group of yogis diving deep for a whole month was life-altaring. I made friends that will last a lifetime!"

~Jessica - Past YTT Graduate

This advanced training offers a comprehensive curriculum, allowing you to:

  • Find Your Purpose: Unearth yogic practices aligning you with your life's calling through immersion in the Himalayan Tradition.
  • Master AYAMA™: Learn Yogi Aaron's unique Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ for confident teaching that supports pain-free movement.
  • Lead with Confidence: Develop advanced leadership and teaching skills to inspire and guide your students on their yoga journeys.
  • Craft Transformative Classes: Design safe and impactful 60-90 minute sessions, understanding the physical and energetic effects of asana.
  • Elevate Your Practice: Deepen your knowledge of mantras, koshas, chakras, and yogic rituals.

By the end of this immersive experience, you will have evolved your teaching, deepened your knowledge, and refined your skills to become a more impactful and inspiring yoga teacher.

I. Advance Your Yoga Practice

148.5 HOURS: Techniques, Training + Practice

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II. Anatomy & Physiology

30 HOURS: Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™

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III. Yoga Humanities

70 HOURS: History, philosophy + ethics

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IV. Development of Professional Essentials

100 HOURS: Teaching methodology + practicum

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Our 28-day immersion is for you...

Ready to advance your yoga teaching career, gain internationally recognized credentials, and embark on a life-altering 4-week journey? Look no further!

Blue Osa's 28-Day, 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Immersion, approved by Yoga Alliance®, is your home away from home. Join us at our stunning oceanfront retreat center in Costa Rica to be spiritually awakened and transformed by fully immersing in a yogic lifestyle!

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This intensive program is perfect for:

  • Immersion seekers: Dive deep into the practice, surrounded by nature and a supportive community.
  • Yoga teachers: Reinvigorate your teaching, advance your skills, and deepen your teaching mastery to become a more impactful yoga teacher.
  • Wellness enthusiasts: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with daily yoga, meditation, and fresh, local cuisine.
  • Community leaders: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for changing the world.
  • World explorers: Our immersive programs attract a diverse mix of people from all over the planet who are interested in experiencing a yogic lifestyle for an entire month.

Imagine: daily meditation and yoga sessions overlooking the ocean, nourishing meals prepared with local ingredients, and evenings spent under the stars with fellow yogis. This transformative experience will leave you energized, empowered, and ready to share the gift of yoga with the world.

Your daily sample schedule:
4:45AM – 6:15AM | Morning Meditation
6:15AM – 8AM | Breakfast, Tea/Coffee
8AM – 11:30AM | Training / Practice
11:30AM – 3:30PM | Lunch, Free Time
3:00PM – 6:00PM | Training / Practice
6:30PM – 7:30PM | Communal Dinner
7:30PM – 9:00PM | Free Time, Study

Note: Participants enjoy every 6th day off to relax, explore, and integrate their experience. This schedule is subject to change.

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What’s included in your 28-day immersion?

Learning

Master foundational asana, meditation, and purification rituals with expert guidance from our Master Yoga Teachers.

Training

Become a confident teacher with our comprehensive manual, hands-on practice, and Yoga Alliance Certification.

Accommodation

Unwind in our beachfront eco-friendly rooms (single,double, or triple). Enjoy our pool and soak up ocean breezes.

Meals

Nourish your body with three delicious, locally sourced meals daily. Plus,enjoy all-day access to tea, coffee, water, and fresh fruit/snacks.

What's not included?

Flights, airport shuttles, spa treatments, laundry service, beverages (juices, smoothies, alcoholic drinks), and excursions are not included in your cost. During our online checkout, you can choose to add on a weekly laundry service, gratuities, and our airport shuttle for a nominal fee. If you register for the triple occupancy option, please expect to sleep in a king, queen, full, or twin bed.

Accommodations

Our eco-friendly accommodations at Blue Osa immerse you in nature's embrace without compromising comfort. Intentionally designed to honor Costa Rica's beauty, each room (single, double, and triple occupancy available) offers a serene setting for your transformative yoga experience.

We offer:

  • Beachfront Suites: Wake up to the sound of waves and step onto the sand within seconds.
  • Serene Garden Rooms: Nestled amidst lush greenery, find tranquility and relaxation surrounded by nature's calming presence.
  • Air-Conditioned Rooms: Stay in a cool room surrounded by our lush and tropical gardens. 

Regardless of your accommodation choice, your home away from home will offer you a cozy landing pad each night to rest deeply and integrate the miracles of your day!

Note: To get your desired room, book early!

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Your Teacher

Hi! I'm Yogi Aaron!

I look forward to welcoming you to my beachfront yoga retreat, Blue Osa, for a spiritually awakening experience.

I built Blue Osa to host yoga immersions in a safe, wild, and nurturing environment. I wanted to create a space where people could come and be immersed in a yogic lifestyle without all of the modern-day distractions. I wanted Blue Osa to help people come back home to themselves.

And since opening our doors, Blue Osa has provided just that to thousands of people.

Personally, I have 30+ years of yoga experience, have led countless yoga teacher training programs, and continue to embrace being a beginner at heart - constantly learning and expanding my own self-awareness and yogic knowledge.

I've designed Blue Osa's Yoga Teacher Training to be a perfect blend of the ancient and spiritual practices of yoga (influenced by the Himalayan tradition) offered alongside modern-day, science-backed methods like AYAMA™ (Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation) which is a revolutionary approach to yoga that eliminates pain by optimizing muscle function.

The style of yoga I teach and that you will learn comes from the direct lineage of the Himalayan Tradition and is infused with AYAMA, Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, and Bhakti Yoga.

I can't wait to have you join our Blue Osa family in a future training!

Yogi Aaron - master yoga teacher and muscle specialist and owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat + Spa

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Our Farm-To-Table Food

At Blue Osa we believe that nutritious, wholesome food is not only the foundation for a productive life but is also essential for a happy one. Food that nourishes our soul not only needs to be healthy, but it also needs to be delicious too!

We are devoted to serving the freshest ingredients possible that are delivered daily to our kitchen. Whether it's pineapple from the Blue Osa property or squash from the farmers down the road, all produce supports the local economy.

This is truly a "farm-to-table" family-style dining experience. While attending our immersion, you'll enjoy three meals/day and be able to purchase smoothies and elixirs from our Juice Bar as desired. Tea, coffee, filtered water, and fruit are always available too.

Dietary restriction? No problem. Just let our friendly kitchen staff know in advance!

Invest in Your Transformation:

It's time to elevate your potential in a nourishing, supportive, yogic environment.

Receive your 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification with our immersive program. Your investment in our all-inclusive experience is:

  • Triple occupancy: $4,490
  • Double occupancy: $4,890
  • Single occupancy: $6,490

Ready to begin? Reserve your spot with a $300 deposit. Space is limited, so don't delay!

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Testimonials

Home.

"As a former Ashtanga practitioner I had to unlearn a lot and relearn a new pain free way of yoga during my teacher training with Aaron. The way he integrates his knowledge of Applied Yoga Anatomy and Muscle Activation™ is a mindful and safe way to practice yoga. In a short period of time my shoulder pain got less and less and I felt more strength throughout my body.

Now I look at some poses in yoga in a different light and have a much greater understanding of their impact on the body."

~Hendrike - YTT Graduate, 2021

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Peace.

"I'm grateful for having clarity and overwhelming sense of peace I am taking away from some of the challenges I was working through during my time spent at Blue Osa.

I wanted to let you know I've felt a particular appreciation for your capacity as a space-holder and witness, and find it admirable how you remained seemingly unphased by what could quickly be triggering actions from myself and others."

~Varun - YTT Graduate, 2017

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Friendship.

"My time at Blue Osa was among the most incredible journeys I have ever undertaken, from both an amazing travel experience to probably the most substantial period of personal growth I have ever undertaken. From the friends and community I gained, to the awe inspiring yoga practices.

I am still in awe of everything I experienced in those two weeks. The wisdom you imparted upon us was simply life changing. I have never been exposed to yoga as profound as this experience. You are an incredible person and I thank you for opening the door to a whole new world to me."

~Stuart - YTT Graduate, 2023

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Transformative.

"Being at Blue Osa woke me up.  I am finally consistently meditating for the first time in my life and I feel subtle yet powerful shifts in my outlook.

I am finally consistently meditating for the first time in my life and I feel subtle yet powerful shifts in my outlook. I see a difference in the way I react to things. I finally have some autonomy over my emotions.I see a difference in the way I react to things.

You had such a big impact on me and I've felt compelled to write you this to you."

~Christine - YTT Graduate, 2023

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Awakening.

"This YTT at Blue Osa blew my mind, and really open my eyes to the possibilities of yoga.

Aaron is like a bright guiding light, he has such depth of knowledge and experience of these practices and traditions. I feel like I'm able to make so much more progress under his guidance.  A big win for me is my learning to speak with such COMPASSION, KNOWLEDGE, and CONFIDENCE.

I highly recommend this yoga teacher training at Blue Osa with Yogi Aaron to anyone interested in doing one! Regardless of whether you want to teach yoga or not, it'll be greatly beneficial to your life!"

~Hong - YTT Graduate, 2022

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Pain-Free.

"I am so grateful for Yogi Aaron! I am now living a pain-free life. My yoga teacher training experience was magical and transformational. The training exceeded my expectations. This training guides us in the authentic yoga based in the Himalayan Tradition, and about stability of the body and mind through innovations like AYAMA (Applied Yoga Anatomy and Muscle Activation created by Yogi Aaron)!

I enjoyed learning how I can assist students with improving their range of motion through simple, yet incredibly effective exercises because we got the opportunity to put it to the test by experiencing these exercises ourselves and witness our own range of motion improve."

~Alexis - YTT Graduate, 2022

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Your Blue Osa Family + Environment

Forget "staff," at Blue Osa we have family. From managers and chefs to spa therapists and tour guides, everyone plays a role in creating our immersive experience. Even our furry friends (think playful pups and curious cats) and the wild creatures roaming the grounds (exotic birds, little lizards, and the occasional crab) add to the unique atmosphere. And when you join our yoga immersion, you too become part of this extended family.

Watch this short video to meet some of our family members. We can't wait to introduce you to them in person when you visit!

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    Teaching methodology + practicum

    • Learn how to lead and market successful yoga retreats
    • Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, and instruction.

    • Learn different teaching styles.

    • You’ll learn specific techniques that will enable you to easily teach all levels

    • You’ll also learn how to sequence your asanas to create a natural, therapeutic and transformative arcs in your classes

    • Learn the qualities of effective teaching

    • Learn the business aspects of being a yoga teacher and gain the building blocks of how to build a thriving yoga career

    Development of the Professional Essentials

    History, Philosophy + Ethics

    • Identify your spiritual stance so you can step into it as a source of strength
    • Identify walls and develop strategies to take them down
    • Create a support network and support strategies and have them in place when you leave
    • Complete a physical and spiritual adventure challenge
    • Learn the business aspects of building a thriving yoga career
    • How to bring the practice of yoga into your everyday life and make it work for you
    • The science and application of mantra
    • An overview of the history of the yoga tradition
    • The ethical standards of teaching yoga

    Yoga Humanities

    Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™

    • Receive training in Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ training for Yoga Teachers
    • Go further in your anatomy training
    • Learn how to access muscle function
    • How to sequence transformational yoga classes
    • Learn the energetic and deeper sublime effects of asana
    • The science and application of Mantra
    • Design classes based on Ayurvedic principles
    • Knowledge of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).

    Anatomy & Physiology

    Techniques, Training and Practice

    • A breakdown in the anatomical and energetic categories of postures
    • Develop a daily meditation practice
    • Learn pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques
    • How to sequence and structure transformational 60 and 90-minute classes
    • Practical experience teaching postures, classes, and meditation
    • Learn deep relaxation techniques
    • Yoga Nidra, as taught by the Himalayan tradition and Western tradition
    • Learn how to conduct and lead fire rituals
    • Kundalini Yoga techniques
    • Learn the subtle energetic aspects of yoga like the Koshas and chakras
    • Kriya Yoga and Laya Yoga

    Advance Your Own Practice in Yoga

    Techniques, Training and Practice

    • A breakdown in the anatomical and energetic categories of postures
    • Develop a daily meditation practice
    • Learn techniques in pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques
    • How to structure and sequence transformational classes
    • Practical experience in teaching postures, sequencing, and meditation
    • Learn deep relaxation and meditation techniques that come from the Himalayan tradition

    Develop a Rock Solid Practice in Yoga

    Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™

    • Receive training in Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ training for Yoga Teachers
    • Develop an understanding of basic anatomy
    • Learn about muscle function and how to improve it (something you will not learn in any other YTT)
    • Knowledge of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)
    • The study of both the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns)
    • Skills to teach yoga classes suited to all levels of practice.

    Anatomy & Physiology

    History, Philosophy + Ethics

    • An in-depth study and application of the Yoga Sutra
    • How to bring the practice of yoga into your everyday life and make it work for you
    • The science and application of mantra
    • An overview of the history of the yoga tradition
    • The ethical standards of teaching yoga

    Yoga Humanities

    Teaching methodology + practicum

    Get hands-on practice teaching so that you’ll be able to teach on day one after the training is finished. You will:

    • Practice teaching in small and large groups

    • Be ready to teach yoga as soon as you leave the yoga teacher training

    • Get hands-on experience teaching and give/receive feedback

    • Practice assisting students

    • Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting and instruction

    • Learn different teaching styles

    • Learn qualities of effective teaching and adjust to the student’s process of learning

    • Learn the business aspects of how to build a thriving yoga career

    Development of the Professional Essentials