An 7 day, 75- hour Extended Teacher Education Experience in Guatemala

This Extended Teacher Education course is geared toward those who have already completed a 200 hour training. Enjoy the volcanic mountains of Lake Atitlán at Villa Sumaya while practicing yoga and meditation daily. We will focus on growing our teaching tool kits and strengthening our foundation. Devote one week to continued education and gain new, valuable skills in leadership, community, and creative development. 

Your Reservation Includes

• 7 day/night stay at Villa Sumaya, casita-style rooms with garden and lake views

• 3 healthy, vegetarian meals prepared daily with care from Cafe Sumaya Sol

• A 75 hour continued education course approved for credit through Yoga Alliance

• Daily yoga practice, meditation, workshop in Tara Temple yoga studio

• Daily conversations about modern-day yoga topics and philosophy

• Access to solar heated, stone hot tub and detoxifying sauna

• Direct access to Lake Atitlán and mountain hikes

• Unlimited Fruit Bowls, Tea, and Water

• Daily Housekeeping

Outstanding Fees:

• Airfare and boat transportation as needed

• Cost of books and materials (est. $40)

• Venue staff gratuity (suggested $70)

• Cost of optional excursions or Spa

  • Lake Atitlán Kayaking

  • Santa Cruz Village Tour

  • Hiking and Swimming

Venue - Villa Sumaya

Accommodations

Villa Sumaya has 23 comfortable rooms, bungalows, and suites with private bathrooms, outdoor spaces, stunning decor, comfortable beds and fantastic views of the lake. Our training group will be staying in the Lotus House! This complex features six spacious rooms (two on each floor) and Tara Temple on the top floor. Each room has a private balcony with views of the lake or garden.

Meals

Villa Sumaya’s restaurant, Cafe Sumaya Sol, offers a splendid view of the lake and a blend of local and international vegetarian cuisine. Homemade buffets are abundant and freshly prepared daily. Each meal is balanced to meet your nutritional needs. Breakfast buffets include a main dish, granola, yogurt, fruit and daily specials. Lunch buffets include a hearty vegetarian main course, organic greens, homemade bread and a local fruit platter. Dinner buffets include soup, vegetarian entrée, seasonal side dishes, organic greens and a scrumptious dessert. Savor fresh breads and house-made tortillas.

Studio

Tara Temple (650 square feet) is a worldclass group facility with palm roofs, simple lines and a unique Asian motif. Each space features panoramic lake views, hardwood floors, built-in altars, sound systems, attached bathrooms and a walkin storage area with plenty of props including yoga mats, straps, bolsters, blankets and eye pillows. Our group spaces are dynamically inspiring: beyond the breathtaking view of the lake and majestic volcanoes, the cumulative energy of heart-centered yogic practice resonates in our sacred sanctuary.

Education and Curriculum

The Devotional School of Yoga offers this 75 hour teacher education course with carefully crafted curriculum. This course will focus on teacher development and is tailored to YOUR individual needs and desire to grow as a yoga teacher and practitioner. In addition to daily asana practice, meditation, and yoga philosophy (Sutras), we will focus on teaching technique, workshop content creation, and business development.

• Completion of this training includes 15 hours of non-contact study that we offer in the form of an Extended Education Project.

• The Devotional School of Yoga is a Yoga Alliance continuing education provider (YACEP). This program is accredited by Yoga Alliance for 75 hours of Continuing Education units for Registered Yoga Teachers.

You will come out of this training with

• Further understanding of safe alignment and hands-on assists

• Direct community feedback to help your teaching practice grow

• A deeper understanding of business branding and development

• Practice teaching in areas where you desire more experience

• Practice with workshop development and content creation

• A reignited drive to grow and nurture your yoga offerings

• Serious, relevant conversations in the yoga profession

• More direct experience with yoga specializations

• A sense of community among yoga teachers

• Continued support and mentor ship

Typical Training Day

8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Morning Workshop + Discussion
11:00a Asana Practice + Meditation
1:00pm Lunch Break
2:00pm Practice Teaching
4:00pm Free time + self healing
6:30pm Dinner + Dessert
7:30pm Philosophy Reading + Discussion
9:00pm Journal + Reflection
10:00p End of Day!

*Sample schedule, subject to evolve

Pricing Package

Early Bird Rate (registered before October 7th, 2020)
*Based on double occupancy

• $1450
  *in one or two payments of $725

Early Bird Rate Alumni (registered before October 7th, 2020)
*Based on double occupancy

• $1350
  *in one or two payments of $675

Regular Rate (registered after October 7th, 2020)
*Based on double occupancy

• $1750

Payment Plan for Early Bird Registration:

• $725 minimum non-refundable deposit

• $725 due two months after initial deposit

• Training MUST be paid in full by December 16th, 2020
  or spot may be forfeited*

• Forms of payment accepted: Check or Cash (preferred), and/or Visa MasterCard or debit card through our Payment Page Here

Details:

You must coordinate your flight into Aurora International Airport (GUA) located in Guatemala City. From there, it is about a 3-hour drive to Panajachel and a 15-minute boat ride to our dock. Villa Sumaya will help arrange transportation by boat over the Lake to our retreat center.

Participants will have one day-time off as training intermission to relax, restore, or engage in fun activities, such as kayaking, Santa Cruz Village Tours, hiking and swimming, and spa treatments. Villa Sumaya is located on Lake Atitlán on the north shore of Santa Cruz la laguna.

** It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and insurance for international travel **

Registration Process

1) Reach out! We’d love to hear from you here.

2) Please complete the Discovery Form so we can learn more about you.

3) Make full training deposit or half training deposit to officially reserve your spot.

4) Set up school-approved training payment schedule, if needed.

5) Arrange travel plans accordingly.