28 Day 200-Hour Niyama Yoga Retreats Residential Teacher Training in Ecuador
Residential Teacher Training in Ecuador
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Ecuador.
Niyama Yoga Shala, an esteemed center for yoga, Ayurveda, sound therapy, and energy healing, has expanded its reach to the tropical and pristine Ayampe, Ecuador. The residential 200-hour therapeutic yoga teacher training program offers clients and the larger community the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the art of self-study at the Ayampe, Ecuador retreat center. This transformative journey is complemented by the serenity of life in a tiny village nestled between the jungle and the sea, with comfortable and modern accommodations provided by Vistamar in Ayampe.
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Highlights
- Certification through the International Yoga Alliance
- All yoga classes and programs included in the training program at the Shala
- 1 spa treatment at the Malui Spa (60 min massage, sauna, jacuzzi)
- 3 delicious, made-from-scratch meals (ready to order, Monday through Friday)
- Jungle hikes and Tidal pool hike
- 27 nights accommodation
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
Vistamar competes for the best views in Ayampe (see pictures as words can not do justice; see in person as pictures can only do so much justice). Also, the house is only one of several nestled in the one block that makes up the dirt road. The north end of the block is bordered by an estuary, the front by a pasture that opens to the beach, and to the south the street dead ends into a quiet road with a few restaurants that dead ends into the beach a half block later.
Program
This intensive 200-hour YTT enables trainees the opportunity to become educated in yoga philosophy, asanas, appropriate body alignment, and anatomy and explore a more yogic/ayurvedic lifestyle in the magical land of Ayampe, Ecuador. You will enjoy and absorb the tranquility of Ayampe while learning, experiencing, sharing, and challenging yourself as we explore Traditional Therapeutic Yoga. This program is accredited by the International Yoga Alliance and is presented by a team that has a combined experience of over 50 years in the industry.
Your YTT experience will be transformational not only for the invaluable information learned with regard to your yoga practice but also for what you will take away from spending time in Vistamar in Ayampe. This little paradise is one of the few places to have resisted the whirlwind feel of modernity. While you enjoy hot water, fast wifi, a/c, and competent English-speaking staff you will be transported to a space that exists on what feels like the edge of modernism.
While Ayampe has a constant flow of international travelers, artists, and people who are on the move in life along with diverse fresh cuisine, it still remains a village of 300 full-time residents with dirt roads and forests on all sides.
Certifications of Nicole Zornitzer
- C.A.L.C Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant
- Certifited Ayurvedic Body Worker
- Certified Integral Sound Therapist
- Certified Radiant Child Children's Yoga Instructor
- Certified Aerial Yoga Instructor
- Certified Reiki Energy Healer
- Certified Advanced Yin Yoga Teacher Training & Practitioner
- Certified Mindful Barre Fusion Instructor
- Yoga Alliance Accredited Lead Teacher Trainer, RYT 200, RYT 300, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra
What will you learn:
- Yoga philosophy
- Anatomy
- Yoga asana
- Deep dive into the yamas, niyamas, koshas, kleshas
- Specialty populations
- Ayurveda introduction
- Yoga nidra
- Pranayama
- Sequencing
- Chakra system
- Voice and authority
- Marketing
The comprehensive RYT200 training offers a solid foundation in the key concepts and philosophy behind traditional Hatha Yoga, while the RYT300 program advances one's expertise, ultimately enabling the ability to work one-on-one with clients and specialty populations. Many students choose to further expand their knowledge through Yin Yoga training and Yoga Nidra training after experiencing the offerings.
Details regarding the curriculum, upcoming training dates, presenters, and program specifics are shared after meeting with prospective students. There is an application process for all interested yogis, which follows the initial introduction. Due to the extensive caliber of trainers and intellectual property, program details are reserved for those seriously considering this next step in their journey.
Monday - Thursday
- 08:00 Yoga Asana Class
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:30 Training
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:30 - 17:00 Training
- 17:15 - 18:30: *Some evenings you will lead/offer a guided walk exploring the town, forest, beach, cliffs, and lookout points.
- Dinner: *What time do you think is good? You would want to leave time to see the sunset, etc., before dinner.
- Some evenings, there will be a 19:00 - 20:30 yoga class, but not every night.
Fridays
Same schedule as above; however, you will finish at 17:00 and have no dinner included- free night out.
Saturday
- 09:00 Yoga asana class
- 10:30 Brunch
- 12:00 - 13:00 Training
Balance of the day is "free time" to do homework, self-study, explore the area, and bond with one another.
You'll make recommendations for dinner plans, including optional trips to restaurants in nearby towns.
Sunday
Free day. Guests can enjoy the view from a hammock with a good book, stroll the forests, stretch out on the beach, take a swim, and/or partake in one of the weekly Vistamar Experiences offers you. You will gather, one or two days out, what people are most interested in doing and hold either one or two options ranging from various activities.
Instructors
Nicole Zornitzer
Having over 30 years of experience in the wellness industry and 23 years’ experience in Corporate America working for the largest global cosmetics company in upper management provided Nicole the opportunity to use her talents in an industry that was more meaningful. In 2020, Nicole founded Niyama Yoga Retreats, an international wellness and adventure retreat business that carefully curates intentionally based travel experiences.
Retreat location
Niyama Yoga Shala is proud to partner with Vistamar Resort in Ayampe, Ecuador. Join in to explore the untouched landscape of Ecuador, experience life-changing moments through thoughtful programming, luxuriate in self-care and introspective moments, as well as truly immerse oneself in the dynamic culture of Ecuador, specifically the magical shorefront of Ayampe.
Ayampe, tucked away along the Ecuadorian coastline, beckons as the quintessential escape for those seeking genuine relaxation amidst a tranquil haven. This quaint village, away from the relentless hustle and bustle, seamlessly blends modern comforts with a laid-back charm, offering an experience that transcends the ordinary.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
Additional highlights:
- Optional lunch and dinner on weekdays
- A selection of optional tours, including weekly group excursions
- Rental options for surfboards, bikes, and snorkels
Optional excursions (with additional cost):
- Horseback excursions
- Boat trips and snorkeling
- Scuba diving
- Freedive course
- Whale watching (seasonal)
- Surf classes and surf trips
- Lava rock explorations
- National parks
- Jungle excursions
- Trail riding (bikes)
- Motorcycle trips
- Parapente (paragliding)
- Guided hikes
- Archaeological sites
- Clay baths
- Cooking classes
- Local cocktail tasting experience
- Spanish classes
- Spa treatments at Mauli Spa
- Wim Hof Ice Bath
What's included
- All yoga classes and programs that are part of the training program in the shala
- Certificate of completion
- Training manual and access to the curriculum, mentorship
- Plan and offer group excursions
- Welcome gift
- Photo pack
- Sound bath
- 1 spa treatment at the spa
- Laundry service
- Access to the Ayampe gym
- Jungle hikes
- Tidal pool hike
- Lookout hike
- Beach exploration
- Full use of the kitchen
- Concierge and coordination services, from transport to helping guests find the best places to buy food/restaurants and coordinating all other activities, bodywork, salons, or even medical tourism (save a ton on dental work, Botox, etc.)
- 27 nights accommodations
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - Monday through Friday and snacks during the day
- 2 family dinners per week
What's not included
- Flights
- Transfers
- Additional meals (not listed above)
- Additional excursions
- Alcohol
- Travel insurance
- Additional bodywork
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Eloy Alfaro International Airport
82 km away from your destination
Airport transfer
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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