Shamana Atitlan

Eran and Batya are beautiful, brilliant people who open their home to share what they know and live. They lead by example, they are passionate, and they facilitate some amazing classes and events. I cannot imagine a more intentional teacher training.

I had such a magical experience here ✨ Batya and Eran are both amazing! The setting is incredibly peaceful and beautiful, making it easy to be present. Every meal felt nourishing and thoughtful. All of the teachings felt very practical and I left with tools and knowledge that I can realistically integrate into my everyday life, which made the experience feel lasting rather than just temporary. I left feeling refreshed, inspired and more connected to myself. Being surrounded by such open, kind, and intentional people created a space where it felt safe to be vulnerable and fully myself. I’m beyond grateful for this retreat, as it was a meaningful experience that supported my physical, mental, and emotional well-being, so I would highly recommend it! Thank you so much Eran and Batya! 💛

I spent one week at the Shamana Yoga Retreat, and I was absolutely blown away by the experience. Everything was beautifully thought through from beginning to end. Each day was dedicated to one element, which gave the week a deep sense of structure, intention, and flow.

The yoga practice was very holistic, and Eran brings an incredible amount of Ayurvedic wisdom into everything he shares. Beyond the yoga, we enjoyed a wide variety of workshops and activities: singing, dancing, sound healing, and other powerful ceremonies that made the experience truly special.

You can genuinely feel how much love and care Batya and Eran put into both the preparation and the execution of every activity. Their lifestyle is deeply inspiring, and they create a space that feels welcoming and authentic. We truly felt like part of the Shamana family, sharing all our meals together and connecting on a heart level.

After the week, I felt deeply nourished, connected, and cleansed, both physically and emotionally. The food was always fresh, delicious, and made with so much care.

I would come back anytime without hesitation and can wholeheartedly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking a meaningful, soulful, and transformative experience.

I just completed my 200ytt at Shamana this March and it has completely changed my life. The course was extremely thorough and informative. Eran’s extensive background and knowledge on all aspects related to yoga mixed with his passion make the course material very engaging and compelling to learn. The style of his practice is very submersive and something truly magical to experience. He’s easily the best yoga teacher I’ve ever had, hands down. Batya is incredible, she is so warm and welcoming. The experiences curated by her are unforgettable and extremely empowering. From the voice activation to the serpent dance all the way to the Ayurveda cooking class and everything in between, the space she holds is truly transformative and revitalizing. I’m not really sure how I ended up choosing this training but I can tell you it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Do yourself a favour and come experience it for yourself, this is your sign. Batya and Eran, thank you can’t begin to encompass the gratitude I feel. I love you both dearly and miss you already🌸💗

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This training was more than a certification – it was a journey to myself. Every moment at Shamana was crafted with love and care, going far beyond asanas into the true essence of yoga.

Highlights: A heart-centered program, comprehensive teachings, incredible sattvic food, Mayan rituals, kirtan, a true community, a beautiful shala, ayurveda, family feeling, wonderfull passion and beautiful mantra singing.

From the start, ceremonies guided our self-discovery. Setting our intentions in the Opening Ceremony created a deep bond among us.

Eran & Batya welcomed us with open hearts, living yoga in every aspect of life. Batya, like a mother, shared her wisdom and warmth, making us feel at home.

Each morning, 2.5-3 hours of yoga flew by, following the elements and blending asanas, pranayama, and meditation. As the sun rose, hummingbirds joined us in the Shala.

Beyond yoga, we explored anatomy, Ayurveda, nutrition, and breathwork, gaining insights into body and mind.

Our meals were pure nourishment—fresh fruit, porridge, homemade granola, and eggs from their own chickens, all prepared with love.

Teaching for the first time was a challenge, but the individual support helped us grow beyond our limits.

This community keeps growing, and I know these connections will last.

This YTT laid a strong foundation—for practice, self-discovery, and teaching. I am deeply grateful and hope to return for the 300-hour YTT.

So much love and gratitude to everyone who made this journey possible 🤍

I have completed four yoga teacher trainings now, and I can say with confidence this is the BEST one out there. The holistic and integrative approach, alongside quality experiences like tezmacul/fire ceremony, and the vast philosophical knowledge that Eran and Batya have make this the best. They are warm and kind and you feel like you’re being nurtured by your yoga parents. Don’t book anywhere else. I promise this is the school you must go to.

And I will be back for my 300 hour—after pause and integrate everything I have learned, of course.

I finished my 200 hr. YTT from July to August at Schamana. It must have been one of the best experiences of my entire life so far. I learned so much beyond Yoga during this time. It's a holistic program where I learned about Ayurveda, food, handling emotions, stress, psych and embracing a yogi lifestyle. On top the Yoga that Eran teaches in this class is magical and compares to nothing I have experienced in any class before. It's about the Mind, body-soul connection and not only Asana's and flows. It made me reflect on my entire life and follow a new path afterward. I also got great tools to build my own yoga classes and learn more about yoga if I want to deepen my knowledge. The accommodation is also great, and the food is delicious. Thank you for everything!<3

My journey with Shamana Yoga Teacher Training was nothing short of magical even though the personal challenging times.

From the moment I arrived, I felt a sense of connection. The program offered much more than just yoga poses – it was a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through personal experiences and self-reflection, I found myself uncovering layers of myself that I never knew existed. The supportive environment created by Eran and Batya allowed me to explore my vulnerabilities with open arms.

Another thing I found that made Shamana special was the people. I formed connections with my fellow trainees, sharing laughter, tears, and moments of profound insight. Together, we supported each other through the challenges and celebrated our victories, creating bonds. I thought the small group size was great and it made the experience more personal.

The plant based food provided was absolutely delicious! Every meal was nourishing and had very fresh ingredients. It was very filling and I liked having soup for dinner every night!

In conclusion, this isn't just a program – it's a journey of the heart and soul. At moments, it was quite challenging but if you remember to trust the process, this will help you get through the other side. Also, a good life lesson.

So, if you're looking for a transformative experience that will leave you empowered, I really recommend Shamana. Eran and Batya are truly very special people doing amazing work!

The teachers: Batya and Eran are a wonderful couple that complement each other perfectly in creating an inspiring place and space for their teacher training, truly living their passion and love for yoga. The course is well-structured and balanced. Eran has become my guru because he is an authentic teacher with deep knowledge, wisdom, passion and universal love. He wisely shares his profound knowledge of the fundamentals of Yoga practice and theory.

Batya teaches from her heart, too. She accompanies all with her wonderful voice, musical feeling, cooking skills and organizational talent. On Saturdays Kirtan, takes place on the beautiful patio as an open singing event for San Marcos. Batya is the powerful and angelic voice in its energetic center.

The schedule is intense and very complex in its offerings of various methods of physical, spiritual and practical work, teaching methodology of creating an own future class. The teaching materials shared are informative and detailed.

Another highlight is a Mayan fire ceremony, even implementing a Shaman's reading in the Mayan calendar, explaining the Naval of every participant.

All of us have learned so much more about ourselves in this course.

By the way, Ayurvedan knowledge and food are daily served :) It is most delicious and of high quality. You even have a cooking course.

I am very grateful for this intense learning experience and will keep the beautiful people I met at beautiful Lake Atítlan forever in my heart.

Like the title suggest, I cannot say enough about how wonderful this training was. In terms of content covered, I absolutely feel prepared to begin my teaching journey but also recognize a whole new level of spiritual depth I've been initiated into for myself.

Eran and Batya go above and beyond to invite you to be part of their home. They've curated a beautiful space and as professions in each of their fields respectfully, they come together to offer a course that is both broad and deep. I got much more than I paid for out of this training and now always feel like I have a home in San Marcos.

Thank you Shamana!

My experience with batya and eran was beyond my imagination! they are both amazing people and i loved every second i got to spend with them. how they taught us about yoga, chanting and meditation and how to get to know yourself better was more than i could ever ask for. i HIGHLY recommend doing the yoga training here!! i will come back for 300-hours when possible ;) i thank them both with all of my heart.

they are both very generous teachers and are willing to share all of their experiences and knowledge, which i truly admire.

There is so much intimacy in a group like this, as we were only 9 people, so we could all get the chance to ask everything and have all the support each of us needed. They are both very caring so i felt at home the second i arrived at Shamana!

I only have good things to say about this place and the people within. Thank you so so much!

If you are looking for an extraordinary experience this is the place. We learned much more than teaching yoga. The teachers are people with a great hearts.

Everything! We got reached yoga as a way of living with all it's aspects from philosophy through karma to ayurveda, not just exercise. We learned how to create a journey not only a class. Eran and Batya live values they teach and spread a wonderful energy.

The Yoga training was amazing. Eran has such a passion for everything yoga I really learnt so much and I cannot recommend there training enough. Eran and Batya are a wonderful couple who really compliment each other well. There gifts and talents shine through. If you go to there training you will definitely get far more than just teacher training. I really feel yoga has become me this month ❤️

The devotion and trust Eran taught us, and deep knowledge he has of devotion, trust, pranayama, meditation, yoga history and philosophy gave me the basis to better understand what yoga is and to incorporate it as a deep meaningful and changing lifestyle. Batya is a talented healer who led us through several healing rituals and ceremonies that went so deep into each one of us that I am sure changed us forever. I will always be grateful for what they gave me, for the magic they showed me, the trust and devotion they taught me, the healing they allowed me to do and the tools they gave me to achieve a happier and healthier life and continue my yoga path. I believe that yoga is a way of life and to be a yoga teacher we need to understand what yoga is, find devotion and heal ourselves before and everyday because it is a position of great responsibility, and that is precisely what Eran and Batya gave me. This training focus on a spiritual process that sets the basis for facing yoga practices as a ceremony.

Ich würde die Yoga Lehrerausbildung jederzeit wieder im Shamana Retreat buchen. Batya und Eran haben ein absolut tolles Programm zusammengestellt. Sie vermitteln einem so viel mehr und es kommt wirklich alles von Herzen. Sie helfen bei jeder Frage und Anliegen weiter. Besonders gut gefallen hat mir auch, dass Sie z.B. andere Yoga Lehrer einladen, die dann wiederum Spezialisten auf ihrem Gebiet sind. Das Essen war auch super mega lecker und immer sehr große Portionen. Das Retreat ist auch super schön ausgestattet und besonders der Blick auf den Lake Atilán und der tägliche Sonnenaufgang unbeschreiblich schön. Ich bin so dankbar für diese unvergessliche Zeit.

Two beautiful teachers with a lot of knowledge who really know what they are doing! This experience was challenging but in a very good way. Not just we learned being a yoga teacher but so much more! So much healing and love.