20 Day 200-Hour Transformative Yoga Teacher Training on Caribbean Coast of Colombia with Ayurveda
Yoga Teacher Training in Colombia With Intro to Ayurveda
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Colombia.
Step into a transformative journey at Paraíso Ahimsa, nestled in the heart of the Colombian jungle with breathtaking views of the sea. This exclusive sanctuary offers the perfect environment for our 200-hour yoga teacher training, combining natural beauty with deep personal growth. Registered with Yoga Alliance and internationally recognized, the program blends classical teachings rooted in India with a focus on body alignment and self-awareness. Beyond yoga and philosophy, you’ll experience beach trips, Ayurveda classes, cacao ceremonies, sound healing therapies, surf lessons, waterfall hikes, and connection bonfires under the stars. Suitable for all levels, this training isn’t just about certification—it’s a life tool for navigating challenges and embracing your journey. In groups of no more than 10, you’ll find peace, connection, and transformation in one of the world’s most exclusive natural paradises.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Asana, pranayama, and meditation techniques, theory, and practice
- Ayurveda introductory course, handstand workshop, and prenatal and therapeutic yoga workshop
- Introduction to Ashtanga practice and Vinyasa and Hatha classes
- Full chackras course and introductory reiki course
- International Yoga Alliance certification
- Cacao and rapé ceremony with a shaman from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
- Organic Cacao tour
- Breakfast, dinner, lunch, drinking water, coffee, and tea provided
- 19 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
20 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Honesty bar
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Car rental
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Wireless internet
The venue is located in Buritaca, Caribbean Coast. One hour from Santa Marta. It will be a yoga eco resort located in the quiet of the jungle, about 10 minutes away from the beach. You can enjoy the stunning sea views, meditations in the tree platform and an impressive deck.
The place is designed for relaxation and disconnection in contact with nature.
The staff members work every day to operate in a sustainable way with the environment and the community. Here they invite you to live their lifestyle: breath and everything is going to be all right. It is the ideal place for retreats and days of disconnection, with all the comforts in contact with nature.
Program
Transformative 200-Hour Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Training at Paraíso Ahimsa
Embark on a life-changing journey at Paraíso Ahimsa with our 200-hour yoga and Ayurveda teacher training program. This experience offers you the unique tools to develop a conscious, sustainable yoga practice that lasts throughout your life. With guidance from three qualified teachers, each with their own style and expertise, you will receive a comprehensive and holistic understanding of yoga. This is more than just a certification—it’s an opportunity to open new horizons, as yoga is not only about postures but a way to connect deeply with your inner self and the world around you.
A Variety of Yoga Styles
- The training incorporates a diverse range of yoga styles, allowing you to explore and find your own path. You'll immerse yourself in:
- Vinyasa
- Iyengar
- Therapeutic Yoga
- Hatha
- Ashtanga
- Functional Yoga
This variety ensures a well-rounded education that caters to all levels and interests.
Course Outline
The program is designed to dive deep into all aspects of yoga, from physical postures to the spiritual and philosophical foundation of the practice. Here's what you can expect:
- Asanas: Learn and practice various postures with an emphasis on body alignment and awareness.
- Pranayamas: Explore breath control techniques to enhance your practice and well-being.
- Mantras & Mudras: Study the use of sacred sounds and hand gestures in yoga.
- Puja: Participate in traditional offerings and ceremonies that connect you to the spiritual essence of yoga.
- Yoga Anatomy & Asana Vidya: Understand the anatomy of the human body and how it applies to yoga postures.
- Teaching Methodology: Learn how to sequence classes, structure lessons, and develop the qualities of a yoga instructor.
- Meditation: Engage in various meditation techniques, including Yantra, altars, mantras, and mudras.
- Yoga Philosophy: Delve into the study of Vedic philosophy, the history of yoga, the five koshas, and the ethics of teaching yoga.
- Ayurveda: Gain insights into the ancient science of Ayurveda and how it complements your yoga practice.
- Electives: Choose additional topics like Restorative Yoga to further enrich your experience.
Sample Daily Schedule
Your days will be thoughtfully structured to balance learning, practice, and personal time, allowing you to absorb the teachings while also having time to reflect and rest.
- 07:00 - 08:30: Morning Practice (Asana)
- 08:30 - 09:30: Mantra Chanting
- 09:30 - 10:30: Breakfast (consciously prepared with fresh, local ingredients)
- 10:30 - 11:30: Yoga Philosophy / Pranayama
- 11:30 - 13:30: Yoga Anatomy / Teaching Methodology
- 13:30 - 15:30: Free Time (to explore, rest, or reflect)
- 15:30 - 17:30: Asana Lab (Refining postures and understanding alignment)
- 17:30 - 18:30: Therapeutic Yoga / Meditation / Yin Yoga / Ashtanga Yoga
- 18:45: Dinner and Free Time
Each day is a blend of physical practice, philosophical learning, and time for personal growth, all within the tranquil setting of the Colombian jungle with stunning ocean views. Meals will nourish your body with locally sourced, consciously prepared food, ensuring you stay energized and aligned throughout the program.
A Unique Experience in Paradise
At Paraíso Ahimsa, you’ll experience something truly unique. Beyond the technical aspects of yoga, this training invites you to connect with yourself and others in a profound way. You’ll be part of a small, intimate group, ensuring personalized attention and a deep sense of community. With our all-inclusive package, every detail is taken care of—from your luxury eco-friendly accommodations to nourishing meals, excursions, and ceremonies.
By the end of this training, you won’t just receive an internationally recognized certification—you’ll walk away with a renewed sense of purpose, a deep connection to yoga, and lasting memories of a transformative experience in one of the most beautiful and serene places in the world.
Included excursions
A experience day of trekking and natural waterfalls.
Organic cacao tour. Know how to do chocolate at home and know more about exotic fruits.
Instructors
Julia Ruiz de Castroviejo
Certified 500 hours by Yoga Inbound and 300 hours in Ashtanga by Yoga Alliance (India). Since 2014 she has lived in Colombia, where she found yoga by living in a yoga monastery for a few months. Since then she decided to dedicate herself to the practice and she has been certified as a Yoga Inbound teacher for children, as a prenatal yoga teacher, and as a yoga instructor (300 + 500 hours). For the past five years, she has been dedicated to training instructors.
Agustín Valderrama
Agustin did a 200H instructorate in 2019 to deepen his practice and be more active with his body, but he fell in love with the philosophy, method and teaching so much that he did another 200H instructorate in 2020. After having a more Yang and active practice he did a 500H teacher training in therapeutic yoga and 50 hours in Yin Yoga. He now applies all this knowledge to help others explore physical, energetic movements and help them connect with themselves on a deeper level, combining their yin and yang side. He identifies with the color yellow and made it part of his yoga brand.
Frank Ramirez
Frank Ramirez Physiotherapist and certified yoga teacher with more than 10 years of clinical experience. In addition, he is a university teacher (Venezuela) since 2011 in chairs of human anatomy, exercise physiology and cardiorespiratory therapy. Since 2018 he has taught multiple courses and workshops related to human anatomy applied to yoga, in addition to participating as a trainer in anatomy and biomechanics in various training courses for yoga teachers in Venezuela, Colombia and Spain. His mission is to help adapt the practice of yoga according to the needs of all people.
Retreat location
Paraiso Ahimsa is the perfect place to disconnect in the middle of the jungle with stunning sea views. An Eco Resort just 10 minutes away from the beach, located in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the heart of the world. Luxury wooden cabins overlooking the Caribbean Sea, where your comfort and peace are the priority. An ideal place to observe the rhythm of the jungle, the songs of birds and howler monkeys. A resort from which you can observe the stars and your own inner peace.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The local cuisine is delicious and freshly made. The ingredients are bought from a local market. The hosts also harvest some of the fruits and vegetables from their garden.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Fruitarian
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Ayahuasca ceremonies
- Tubing
- Walks through the Tayrona Park
- Massages
- Surf classes
Spa treatments
All types of massages are available at an extra cost.
What's included
- Yoga practice every day: Iyengar, Vinyasa, Therapeutic, and Ashtanga practice.
- Asana, pranayama, meditation.
- Topics include yoga philosophy, ethics for yoga teachers, teaching methodology.
- Breakfast, dinner, lunch, drinking water, coffee, and tea provided.
- Two yoga books for the training.
- Cacao and rapé ceremony with shamana of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
- Deep meditation musicness and sound healing session.
- Esctasis dance session.
- Ayurveda introductory course.
- Acro Yoga class.
- Prenatal and therapeutic yoga classes.
- Introductory Thai massage course
- Meditation techniques, theory, and practice.
- Eligible for Yoga Alliance registration at the end of the course.
- 20 days of intense transformative experience.
- Ayahuasca ceremony (not included in the package but available as requested).
- Handstand workshop
- A experience day enjoying the natural waterfalls
- 19 nights of accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Transport from/to the airport
- General insurances
- Cost of visa
- Additional hotel bookings
- Additional excursions or activities
- spa (massages, available not included) and surf classes
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 50 per person
Simón Bolívar International Airport
75 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR). Airport transfer is not included in the price. From the airport, you can take private transport or the public bus. Once you book, Julia will share with you all the details for private transportation if you need it. Julia will be waiting for your arrival.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 36.3% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 25 days before arrival.
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