This training will be the hybrid format. We begin with Live Online learning October 1- November 10 and then complete the majority In Person November 27- December 11 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Your yoga teacher training will take place both online and in person, and always LIVE and interactive. Staying true to a Travelling Yogi Retreats experience, you will take this training as your own yoga practice enhancement or to become a yoga teacher AND get all the perks of a yoga vacation! All of the theory and "basics" will be covered online through early summer and then we meet for a life changing, learning intensive for 2 weeks in Puerto Vallarta. Nourishing breakfasts are included each day and 3 special dinners out together, as well.
Throughout the 2 week training, we will also be experiencing some local flavour and cultural experiences including hikes, waterfalls, karmic community efforts, a tour of Puerto Vallarta’s iconic Malecón & Zona Romantica and more!
Our accommodations will ensure you have a private room & bathroom or sharing with someone you choose as a cohort. Each room and all public areas will have access to sanitizing products and every gathering (except meals) will be socially distanced appropriately. We will follow the local recommendations at all times. Your training facilitators will also include PCR Covid Test upon arrival and departure, if necessary.
This 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program is certified by Yoga Alliance with Travelling Yogi Retreats. This YTT will be focusing on the traditional Hatha Yoga methods and applying them to Vinyasa, Yin, and Meditation classes. As a trainee, you will learn everything you need to know to inform your own practice and to teach a safe and intelligent yoga class. The course covers yoga asanas, anatomy, sequencing, adjusting, pranayama, philosophy, mantra and meditation as part of Patanjali’s “Eight Limbs of Yoga”. Whether your intention is to become a yoga teacher or to enhance your own practice and study of yoga, this experience your will help shape your life, your yoga and your teaching style!
Your Teacher
Mandy, your Lead Teacher, will guide students through the basic tools of teaching methodology, the study of asanas and yoga philosophy, filtered with humour, a modern approach to ancient theories and deep knowledge. Elements of sacred ceremony, traditions and new research will all be applied throughout your education.
Mandy McPherson, E-RYT & Lead Teacher
*Guest Teachers for anatomy & philosophy sections will be announced soon.
Course outline will be available at yogaalliance.org
Dates & Times
ONLINE via Google Meets, all of these sessions will be recorded and available to you in case you cant make an online session or 2.
October 1- November 10
Every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
from 6-8pm MST
IN PERSON in PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
November 27- December 11
Daily Schedule Sample
*subject to change, example only
7:30-8am- Community Meditation
8-9:30am- Yoga Asana Practice
9:30-10am- Breakfast
10am-2pm- Technique & Teaching Methodology
2-4pm- Break
4-6pm- Philosophy, Anatomy & Practicums
6-7pm- Yoga Asana Practice
7-8pm- Dinner
8-10pm- Occasional evening activities or Free Time
Accommodations and Pricing
$2995 +gst
Private Room
All rooms are private, have AC and private bathrooms.
YTT for 2 people $4995 +gst
2 Doubles or King Bedroom
All rooms are private, have AC or Fan & a private bathroom
Deposit: $500 +GST (each, non-refundable)
This is a large investment and we now offer structured and personalized payment plans. Please make arrangements by email : Travellingyogiretreats@gmail.com
Please fill out the registration form here and email us at travellingyogiretreats@gmail.com with the completed form, as well as room choice, etransfer, paypal, or any additional information.
