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Be Receptive Yoga School RYT & Ater Tumti Holistic Healing Retreat Hatha Yoga teacher training, 200 hours.
200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training | August 2026
Begin your teaching journey in one of the most powerful places on Earth Costa Rica's Blue Zone, just 15 minutes from the stunning shores of Sámara Beach.
This hybrid program combines an immersive in-person intensive (August 5–16) with continued online classes after you return home, so your transformation doesn't stop when the trip ends.
Your full tuition includes:
• 12 days of in-person training in the Blue Zone
• Accommodation and meals during your stay
• Online classes the following Saturdays to complete your 200 hours from home
• Official 200-hour yoga teacher certificate
THE VENUE
ATER TUMTI HOLISTIC RETREAT
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COMMUNITY
We believe that true healing happens in community — when hearts come together with the intention to remember who we are beyond the stories and roles of life. In this sacred gathering, we awaken through reflection, presence, and shared love. Each person becomes a mirror, reminding us of our essence — pure, radiant, and whole.
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STAY
Staying in our Tree Houses invites a gentle reconnection with nature. Surrounded by the lush forest, hear the whisper of the wind, the birds’ songs, and the Earth's heartbeat—while enjoying the comfort and serenity of a peaceful, cozy space. It’s an experience that blends simplicity, beauty, and deep Nature connection.
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HEALING
The maloca is a sacred space where transformation unfolds. Here, we gather to remember our true nature and open ourselves to healing on every level of being. Through diverse modalities of healing — such as ancestral ceremonies, breathwork, yoga, meditation, the maloca becomes a temple of awakening.
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SALT POOL AND SPA
The saltwater helps release tension, soothe muscles, and rejuvenate the skin. Whether floating in silence, enjoying mindful moments, or integrating the experiences from the maloca, the salt pool and Spa offer a peaceful and healing complement to the retreat journey.
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FROM FARM TO TABLE
We honor food as medicine and nourishment as a sacred act. Fresh, locally grown ingredients heal and reconnect us, delivering more than nutrients—the energy of the soil, the devotion of the hands that plant and harvest, and plants grown in harmony with nature.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
During your retreat, you’ll enjoy a guided visit to the beach, just 15 minutes from Ater Tumti and home to Sámara. There, you can connect with the healing energy of the sea, participate in active outdoor activities, or simply relax and breathe in the ocean air.
THE TEACHERS
LEAD TEACHER
Flor Villazan
Flor is a certified Dharma Yoga teacher (200, 500, and 800 hours).
Flor shares the teachings in New York, Mexico and Europe, where she leads workshops and Yoga Teacher Trainings recognized by Yoga Alliance.
She has studied Hatha Yoga, yoga Nidra, Yin yoga and Vedanta and Thai yoga massage. Flor also leads kirtans.
Flor is a direct student of Sri Dharma Mittra and has been under his guidance since 2009. Dharma Mittra teaches his students the embodiment of unconditional love and compassion. He guides them to live according to Yama and Niyama, gradually removing the ego and impurities from the mind and heart, thus realizing their true nature.
GUEST TEACHERS
CARLENE MCDAVID
Carlene, born in Canada is a dedicated practitioner who holds a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification. She continually deepens her expertise, holding specialized certifications in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and The Science of Meditation, alongside formal studies of the Sanskrit language.
Currently residing in the coastal community of Sámara, Costa Rica, she teaches public classes and leads immersive group retreats. As a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), she also facilitates several advanced programs throughout the year, specializing in the complexities of subtle body anatomy.
Deeply immersed in and guided by the path of Tantra, Carlene enthusiastically shares her knowledge by blending ancient Tantric wisdom with modern insights.
GABRIEL JIMENEZ
Gabriel, born in Mexico, is a multi-instrumentalist musician with over 10 years of experience playing around the world. His passion for music guided him to yoga and music as healing therapy.
He plays instruments from different cultures such as handpan, Tibetan bowls, ocarina, Native American flutes, didgeridoo, guitar, and more.
Gabriel shares his own compositions in Spanish, English, and Sanskrit mantras.
His sessions are deep, joyful, and healing.
He has been studying yoga with Sri Dharma Mittra for seven years.
THE TEACHINGS
The true purpose of yoga is Self-realization—the union of the individual self with the Supreme Self.
Hatha Yoga is one of the oldest and most foundational branches of yoga.
Through Hatha Yoga, we purify the body and quiet the mind, creating the space for this union to unfold.
With the path of Hatha and Raja Yoga, guided by self-inquiry and a sincere desire for liberation, we are gently led back to our true essence.
At its core, Hatha Yoga works through three main pillars:
Asana (physical postures) — to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness
Pranayama (breathwork) — to regulate energy and calm the nervous system
Meditation — to cultivate stillness and inner clarity
The 12-Day Immersion are set in a serene retreat center with daily vegetarian and vegan meals, creating the ideal environment to go deep into your practice and studies.
Daily Schedule Mornings (7:00am–12:00pm) are dedicated to practice: Pranayama, Dharana, Mantra Japa, Chanting, Asana, and Yoga Nidra. After a nourishing lunch break (1:00–3:00pm), afternoons (3:00–8:00pm) shift to study and teaching: Vedantic and Yogic philosophy, Sun Salutations, Vinyasa breakdowns, key poses, and group teaching practice every afternoon.
What You Will Learn The curriculum covers the full spectrum of Hatha Yoga — Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandhas, and Yoga Nidra; Vedantic philosophy including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, the Koshas, Gunas, Kleshas, Karma, and the Teachings of the Masters; Basic Anatomy & Physiology; Adjustments & Assists; and how to create and lead a complete Hatha Yoga class.
Online Continuation After the immersion, training continues online on selected weekends: August 22 & 29 (3:00–8:00pm, 10 hours) and December 5 & 6 (hours TBA). To graduate, students will teach a observed online class, submit a recorded class, and write an essay on a topic covered during the immersion.