Become a yoga teacher
ONLINE | COSTA RICA
the hybrid model
Half Online | Half in Costa Rica
ONLINE: January 12-March 12 | COSTA RICA: March 28 - April 11, 2026
Training Includes
Upon completion of our 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, you'll be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to guide others on their yoga journey. Whether you dream of teaching in a studio, leading workshops, or simply deepening your personal practice, this training will lay a solid foundation for a fulfilling career in yoga.
Enrolment in 200hr Yoga School with in-person and online lectures
Certification to Teach Yoga Internationally
Teacher Training Manual
20 class pack to SoulSpeak Studios
Mentorship leading up to and during the training
Lectures with over 6 different teachers in the fields of diversity, history, anatomy, philosophy, alignment, sequencing, meditation, and more.
2 weeks room + board in Costa Rica
Lifelong friendships
Training Schedule
Online: Zoom | In Person: Montezuma, Costa Rica
PART ONE
Online Zoom Sessions | Fully Remote
Week 1
Tuesday January 13 — 6pm-9pm
Thursday January 15 — 6-9pm
Week 2
Sunday January 18 — 9am-4pm
Tuesday January 20 — 6pm-9pm
Thursday January 22 — 6pm-9pm
Week 3
Sunday January 25 — 9am-4pm
Tuesday January 27 — 6pm-9pm
Thursday January 29 — 6pm-9pm
WEEKEND OFF
Week 4
Tuesday February 3 — 6pm-9pm
Thursday February 5 — 6pm-9pm
WEEK OFF
Week 5
Sunday February 22 — 9am-4pm
Tuesday February 24 — 6pm-9pm
Thursday February 26 — 6pm-9pm
WEEKEND OFF
Week 6
Tuesday March 3 — 6pm-9pm
Thursday March 5 — 6pm-9pm
Week 7
Sunday March 8 — 9am-4pm
Tuesday March 10 — 6pm-9pm
Thursday March 12 — 6pm-9pm
PART TWO
In Person Intensive | Montezuma, Costa Rica
Students must be present in training and on the retreat centre from March 28 at 3pm until April 11 at 6am.
We're ecstatic to be returning to our beautiful teacher training centre in the hills of Montezuma, Costa Rica. Nestled in the jungle overlooking the Pacific, our space is equipped with two beautiful open air yoga shalas, a salt water infinity pool, and a variety of rooms all overlooking the ocean.
We'll spend two full weeks together in Costa Rica, while this part of our training is 'intensive' you will have a full weekend off halfway through the course to explore all that Montezuma + Santa Teresa have to offer.
Schedule Breakdown:
March 28: Training begins at 3pm
March 29: Full Day
March 30: Full Day
March 31:: Half Day
April 1: Full Day
April 2: Full Day
April 3: Half Day
April 4: Day Off
April 5: Day Off
April 6: Full Day
April 7: Full Day
April 8: Full Day
April 9: Practicum
April 10: Graduation
April 11: Training ends Early am | 11am checkout
PAYMENT BREAKDOWN
Total cost includes:
Teacher training tuition, room + meals in Costa Rica, 20 class pack to SoulSpeak Studios, training manual, mentorship program, certification to teach internationally, does not include cost of travel.
Payment plans available
DORM ROOM
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teacher training tuition
twin bed in male or female dorm room (3-5 people) + for two weeks in Costa Rica
meals for two weeks in Costa Rica
mentorship
certificate to teach internationally
training manual
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Total Cost: $5,250USD
Payment Plan Breakdown:
Deposit — $1000
Jan 10 - $1000
Feb 10 - $1000
April 10 — $2,250
SEMI-PRIVATE ROOM
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teacher training tuition
queen/twin bed in semi-private room OR shared king bed with friend/partner for two weeks in Costa Rica
meals for two weeks in Costa Rica
mentorship
certificate to teach internationally
training manual
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Total Cost: $5,750USD
Payment Plan Breakdown:
Deposit — $1000
Jan 10 - $1000
Feb 10 - $1000
April 10 — $2,750
SINGLE ROOM
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teacher training tuition
queen bed private room + bathroom for two weeks in Costa Rica
meals for two weeks in Costa Rica
mentorship
certificate to teach internationally
training manual
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Total Cost: $7,000USD'
Payment Plan Breakdown:
Deposit — $1000
Jan 10 - $1000
Feb 10 - $1000
April 10 — $4,000
Payment plans available upon request*
meet your teachers
ERIN HARRIS | LEAD TEACHER
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LEAD TEACHER & MENTOR
Art of Teaching, Posture/Alignment, Anatomy, Sequencing, Ethics & Business of Yoga.
Erin is the owner of SoulSpeak Yoga, she manages and teaches full time at SoulSpeak Studios. She has over 700hrs of training in fields including topics such as trauma informed yoga, anatomy, and more.
Sarah TOURANGEAU | LEAD TEACHER
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LEAD TEACHER
Nervous System Exploration, Trauma Informed + Ethical Yoga, Anatomy.
Sarah holds 200 hours of teacher training and a Bachelors of Science in nursing.
Through her education and work, Sarah has extensively studied anatomy and pathophysiology with focus on the cardiovascular, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
Her classes are intentional with a “challenge by choice” approach. Students are encouraged to engage in a practice that that feels right for them. Sarah aims to create an environment that all feel welcome and safe to move in, acknowledging the many complex socioeconomic and political barriers to accessing yoga.
Sarah is operations manager at SoulSpeak. Through training, coaching and systems implementation, she and her partner Andrea, guide SoulSpeak’s studio staff to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. She is a lifelong (un)learner and is committed to a growth mindset.
SHANNON WEBSTER | ANATOMY
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LEAD TEACHER
Anatomy, Physiology, Injury Prevention
Shannon is a passionate Yoga Teacher and Certified Athletic Therapist who loves being in positive environments where she can service the Ottawa community by providing elite level recovery and movement to everyone.
Shannon has worked in varsity college and university settings, Olympic development programs and currently works in professional football.
Her yoga teaching style is gentle, peaceful and uplifting. She loves to create vinyasa flows that blend her background in Athletic Therapy by emphasizing range of motion, mobility, stability and how we can use yoga as a modality for injury prevention and healing.here
MAKENZIE DALE | PHILOSOPHY
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LEAD TEACHER & MENTOR
Philosophy, History, Energy & Consciousness.
Mak is a dedicated yoga practitioner of over 15 years, with a decade of teaching experience. Her life’s vocation is to share her sincere loving devotion for yoga, in hopes that it will touch the hearts and enrich the souls of others. Her yoga classes are inclusive, option based, comprehensive, intelligently sequenced and full of philosophical context.
ANDREA NIEDERMAIER | CREATIVE SEQUENCING
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GUEST TEACHER
Creative Sequencing, Theaming
Andrea has trained in dance for over 20 years. At age 13, after sustaining an injury, she turned to yoga to find a healthier connection to her body. Since then yoga movement and philosophy has been an integral part of Andrea’s movement practice. Andrea is a graduate of SoulSpeak Training’s 200hr YTT program and current teacher at SoulSpeak Studio.
Her years of dance training and teaching experience are demonstrated in her creative flow sequences. Andrea challenges everyone (and herself) to keep trying something new. Her classes blend alignment and stability with intuitive movement and play. She understands the benefits of using music as a tool to deepen your practice. She hopes that by guiding students to listen to their bodies, they’ll be able to find movement that feels best for them.
BETH CLARK | ETHICS, PHILOSOPHY
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GUEST TEACHER
Ethics, Philosophy
Beth has been teaching for almost 40 years with over 6 different yoga teacher trainings. She specialized in philosophy, ethics, and specialized forms of yoga such as 26&2.
Shanèl Dear | DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION
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GUEST TEACHER
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Shanèl (She/Her), is a dedicated Movement and Yoga Teacher, passionate activist, inspiring speaker, and transformative disrupter. Her mission is deeply rooted in centering and uplifting black and racialized communities, embracing all body sizes, and advocating for inclusivity across all abilities. Through this workshop you'll learn how to dismantle barriers both on and off the mat, making yoga truly accessible and fostering braver spaces for your students to thrive.
Nate behar | biomechanics
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GUEST TEACHER
Biomechanics
Nate is a retired professional football player turned yoga and strength instructor. He’s passionate about teaching teachers how to sequence and cue to help students proactively activate and strengthen common weak points within their bodies.
TRAINING CURRICULUM
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Asana
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
History/Mythology
Trauma Informed Yoga
Meditation
Philosophy
Physiology
Pranayama + Subtle Body
Professional Development/Business of yoga
Teaching Methodology
Welcome to…
Montezuma is located in the southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica on the, just 25 minutes from Santa Teresa/Malpais. The Nicoya Peninsula has been designated one of the world’s Blue Zones by author Dan Buettner, one of five areas in the world where people are known to live the longest and healthiest.
MONTEZUMA
The SoulSpeak Teacher Training Scholarship
We believe that the personal experiences we carry and challenges we’ve had to overcome are our superpowers. They are catalysts for insight, empathy and often inspire action in our communities. We hope to support you in your journey to share your gifts with the world. You are needed.
We will be awarding a full tuition scholarship to one applicant of our 2025 Hybrid Teacher Training (Online/Costa Rica). Valued at $3000USD. Application Deadline: Sept 1, 2025. Applicant will be announced Sept 7, 2025.
FAQs
Do I need to attend all 200hrs to receive my certification to become a yoga teacher?
Yes, 100% attendance is required for weeks. Please refer to training schedule to ensure you can attend all online and in person dates before applying. In-person dates will not be available to join online.
ARE THERE ADDITIONAL COSTS TO THE TRAINING OUTSIDE OF TUITION?
Additional costs include required reading materials, notebooks, and travel to and from in person portion of the training in Costa Rica. We encourage students to look for used or borrowed books.
Do I need to have in depth yoga experience to apply?
No prior training or skill level required. We recommend having minimum 1-2 years of general yoga experience, however, we will support you in gaining more experience leading up to the training.
What if I don’t want to teach yoga?
That’s okay! Many people who decide to do their Yoga Teacher Training don’t plan to teach right away or teach at all. Think of this as an opportunity to deepen your practice, and your understanding of yourself.
Will completing this training automatically guarantee me a teaching job at SoulSpeak Yoga?
This training does not guarantee participating students a job at SoulSpeak Yoga. We will, however, put emphases on the business of yoga throughout our training to ensure students feel prepared to start teaching after the training is complete. Free mentorship post training will be offered, as well as an opportunity to teach charity classes at SoulSpeak Studios.
Do i need a valid passport to attend this training?
Yes! Please ensure your passport is up to date before we embark on our Costa Rica portion of the training.