YogaTeacher Training Program

200 hour

Dates: FALL November 8- 22, 2025 - In Person

Location: Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Yoga Alliance Certified

+ New Found Soul Fam

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You’ve probably heard how intense a yoga teacher training can be, but with our hybrid model of online and in-person it take the pressure off and allows you to practice and learn the theory at your own pace. This immersive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is rooted in the tradition Ashtanga and Hatha Vinyasa Yoga. Over the course of 15 transformative days in-person—plus 40 hours of guided online study—you’ll detox your body, rewire outdated patterns, and align more deeply with a spiritually centered lifestyle.

Soul School’s curriculum is designed to take you into the heart of yoga, blending rigorous practice with personal exploration. You’ll walk away with the skills to teach with authenticity, adapting your classes to meet your students where they are—whether that’s soft and gentle or strong and dynamic.

This training includes 160 hours in-person, focusing on physical practice, pranayama, meditation, teaching techniques, hands-on adjustments, and experiential learning. The remaining 40 hours are completed online at your own pace and cover anatomy, yoga philosophy, cultural appropriation, and the ethics and evolution of modern yoga—topics we also weave into our in-person conversations and practices.

This journey isn’t just about becoming a yoga teacher—it’s about discovering the teacher and soul already within you.

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ASHTANGA VINYASA:

    Learn and practice an intelligently structured sequence where each breath is taken with intention. Practice starts with flowing sun salutations and standing poses, and gradually progresses towards a seated postures, backbends and inversions.

    HATHA YOGA: 

    Learn breathing techniques (pranayama and bandha) and philosophies of tantra yoga, moving our internal energies to more easily ground ourselves in the present moment, both on and off the mat.

  • This course weaves in the 8 Limbs of Yoga as a foundational map for spiritual growth and embodied living. From ethical roots to higher states of consciousness, these teachings offer a grounded pathway to deepen your practice on and off the mat.

    Study and learn about the most influential source texts to inspire a fresh perspective on life, yoga and relationships: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra / Bhagavad Gita  /  Hatha Yoga Pradipika / and other philosophies.

  • In this training, we explore the rich history and philosophy of yoga — not just as a physical practice, but as a sacred tradition born from ancient Indian wisdom. Together, we unpack what it means to honor these roots in a modern world, including how to avoid cultural appropriation and show up in our practice with reverence, humility, and awareness. This is an invitation to walk the yogic path with integrity — as students, teachers, and global citizens — aligned with the deeper essence of the practice, not just its form.

  • Learn about safety and injury prevention, modern perspectives and alignment in motion.

  • Learn the functional anatomy of yoga and the physiology of meditative states.

  • Learn various practical approaches that will be explored, drawing from Patanjali’s Yoga and Buddhism.

  • Learn language skills to balance the flow with the form; humility and strength: mental focus and acceptance. Learn tools for putting yourself and your students at ease. Learn how to ground and hold the seat of “the teacher.”

  • Learn body purification techniques so you can properly prepare your body for asana practice and deeper levels of meditative experiences.

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Our YTT Sactuary In Puerto Escondido

Our retreat center in Puerto Escondido is more than a venue — it’s a living, breathing part of your training.

🌿 Mission & Philosophy

Barbarenas is dedicated to providing a sustainable and eco-friendly environment where guests can immerse themselves in nature and connect with their inner selves. The retreat center supports the local economy by employing local artisans and sourcing materials and ingredients locally. It is 100% family and community funded, emphasizing transparent business practices and the revival of traditional Oaxacan culture.

🏡 Property & Accommodations

  • Location: Situated in Brisas de Zicatela, a 10-minute walk from La Punta beach, known for its surfing spots.

  • Property Size: Approximately 19,375 sq ft (1,800 m²).

  • Structures: The property includes six buildings constructed between 2018 and 2024 using natural earthbag construction. These structures feature unique artistic sculptures and custom-designed furniture made from high-quality wood. 

  • Accommodations: Eco-cabañas built by local artisans using natural materials, each displaying unique art collections by Cuban artist Yunior Marino. The cabañas have spacious terraces perfect for relaxing, working, or listening to the ocean. 

  • Facilities: Natural swimming pool cleaned without chlorine, open kitchen, yoga rooftop, and common areas designed for relaxation and community engagement.

  • Rooms:

    * Comfortable beds with 100% cotton linens

    * Fan for air circulation and comfort

    * Private bathroom with shower (no hot water)

    * Biodegradable body soap

    * Bath towels

    * Outlets and reading light near the bed

    * Lockable door and space for personal belongings

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All Inclusive Packages

  • A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, white bedspread, and pillows. Above the bed, there is a colorful, intricate artwork. To the right, a large, multicolored, patterned lamp shaped like a vase with a ruffled lampshade. The room features earthy tones, a small round window, and rustic decor including a hanging woven light fixture.

    Private King Room

    Private room with an ensuite bathroom and shower, thoughtfully designed to meet your every need. The home maintains a naturally cool temperature, offering comfort even during the hottest afternoons—no air conditioning needed. Please note, the showers are refreshing and do not include hot water.

    The space features high-end wooden furniture that brings a touch of luxury and homeliness. A desk is also included, perfect for those needing a quiet place to work, aswell as a private terrace with an outdoor nook.

    Standard Rate: $4700

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  • Room with wooden ceiling and stone floor, featuring a large bed with pillows, two smaller beds on each side, a central TV, ceiling chandelier, and wooden furniture.

    Triple Room

    A cozy and comfortable space designed for connection and community. This room features three single beds, perfect for solo travelers open to sharing or friends joining together. Grounding, spacious, and restful — ideal for those who love having a bit of their own space while still being part of the group energy.

    Standard Rate: $3500

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  • Inside a thatched-roof hut with a small loft area accessible by wooden ladder, overlooking a scenic outdoor view with trees and buildings.

    Sky Bed

    Sleep under the stars in our dreamy Sky Beds—cozy outdoor nooks nestled on private terraces, each featuring a 1.4m-wide bed and shared bathrooms. Surrounded by nature and open skies, this unique accommodation offers a magical, grounding experience for the adventurous soul seeking simplicity, beauty, and connection to the elements. Shared Bathroom.

    Early Bird: $3,499

    Standard: $3,799

    Sign Up with a Friend: $3,300 per person

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Meet Your Guides

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    Sierra Madre

    Practices:

    Hatha, Yoga Therapy, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Meditation Specialist,FST (Fascial Stretch Therapist), Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki Energy Healer , INN Certified Health Coach

    Experiential learning. After her fourth trip to India and over 2500 hours of teacher training completed, Sierra has seen firsthand that the best way to help people is to empower them to take their health into their own hands. Your body is your business and with the deep knowledge she has acquired in anatomy, movement/mobility, nutrition, meditation and holistic psychology, her approach is all-encompassing and guarantees results. This teaching style will ensure you don’t end up a copycat just playing a game of Simon Says. Instead through hands-on experience, discussion, and reflection, you will start to become your own teacher and ultimately your own medicine.

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    Adayna Janelle

    Practices: Hatha, Yin & Ashtanga Yoga, Reiki Master & Teacher, Meditation Specialist, Sound Healer, Retreat Planner

    After a decade of traveling and living in different countries, Adayna Janelle has woven her life experience, lessons in love, and deep understanding of communication into her healing practice. A certified Reiki Master with over 500 hours of yoga teacher training and hundreds of Reiki attunements performed, she has successfully built her business into a school—an international container for education, transformation, and self-healing.

    As the co-founder of Soul School Yoga, Janelle has made it her life’s mission to travel the world teaching Reiki as a holistic technology for growth and evolution. She is not just a practitioner who learned Reiki and tucked it away. She lives, eats, and breathes this energy work—it is her daily devotion, her path, and her way of moving through the world.

    Her mentorship is one that stands out because she’s not only teaching it—she’s embodying it. With a grounded, no-fluff approach, Janelle offers guidance that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of her students’ journeys. Through hands-on techniques and daily energetic practices, she helps others connect with source and step into their power. She also uses sound as a bridge—crystal singing bowls deepen the healing, amplifying the connection to self and spirit.

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“The sisterhood I didn’t even know existed.”— Julia Kankis

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What People Are Saying…

“Truly transformative.”— Ally Asis

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“Such an incredibly connecting and soulful experience.”— Sarah Mcdonald

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Here’s a heartfelt group testimonial from our Soul Fam to You

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Amelia Brown

Doing my yoga teacher training with Soul School at the beautiful Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico was such an unforgettable experience. After completing the program, my first yoga teacher training, I have the confidence to design and teach my own classes in asana, breathwork and meditation. The classes were creative, engaging and fun to participate in. The container they created was such a loving and safe space for me to experience personal growth and to really connect with myself and build my personal practice and teaching skills.

I started my journey with Soul School in Peru at their SACRED retreat and it was so transformative that I decided to do their YTT without much experience in yoga. I had a feeling that this would be a great opportunity to continue on my path of healing/self discovery and it totally exceeded my expectations. Soul School attracts the most beautiful souls and provides the most loving container for doing this type of work. Learning the true meaning of yoga has helped me come to terms with a lot of parts of my life that led me astray and I finally feel like I am on the right path. Soul school, I cannot thank you enough for helping me to do this work. My perspective on life has completely shifted since the start of this journey 6 months ago.

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