Human Journey Academy YTT — Swastha Yoga International

2021 Offerings

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

Our 200 hour Human Journey Training is designed as a 15-day intensive. It’s intended to be empowering, enlightening, and will take you to a new growing edge within your practice, teaching, and life. Students are eligible to apply for RYT-200 status with Yoga Alliance upon successful completion of our 200 hour Human Journey Yoga Teacher Training.

100 hour Advanced Training Certificaton

Our Therapeutic Ayurveda Yoga Specialist Training is designed to deepen your understanding of self and others through a therapeutic lens. This 8-day 100 hour advanced certification program has a deep focus on using yoga as therapy, Ayurveda as medicine, and one’s own innate wisdom as the key to unlock abundant healing potential from within.

A therapeutic yoga practice is a window into your inner wisdom and can be a powerful tool for deeper healing on all levels of your being. Successful completion of this course qualifies you for continuing education credits (CEC) with the Yoga Alliance

300 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

Our 21-day 300 hour Conscious Alignment Mentorship Program is more than a training. It’s a 21-day 300 hour advanced training program for yoga teachers who are looking to cultivate precision and effectiveness in their teaching, to empower their students/patients to make the right decisions for their own bodies and practice, and to grow personally both as a teacher and as a student. It’s also an excellent opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced trainers in the field.

Once you successfully complete the 300 hour Conscious Alignment Advanced Training program, you can qualify for RYT-500 status with the Yoga Alliance.

Wherever you are on your journey is the perfect place to be. We’ll meet you there.

Be Well,

Kevin & Serena

If You’re Hungry for Change and Desire an Opportunity To Be Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself…This is Your Time!

Are you looking for an opportunity to:

impact others in a positive and meaningful way?
grow and develop personally and professionally?
gain insight into your own health and wellbeing?

We are proud of the real growth and transformation that our programs provide. So, if you’re prepared to do the deep inner work, then this training is for you. The Human Journey program is intended to be empowering, enlightening, and will take you to a new growing edge within your practice, teaching, and life. It’s specifically designed to explore the intricacies of relationships. We explore both the complexity and the reward of being in a relationship, as well as the necessity of being skilled in them. Why? Because relationships give us access to the very things we say we want in life. They’re the mirror reflection to our deepest inner workings, which give us precious insight and feedback that we need in order to grow.

Seeing your behavior through the reflection of another can be challenging at times, and will require courage, commitment and trust. However, if you are willing to put in the effort, the results can be life-changing. Through the art of teaching and daily practice, you’ll develop the skills necessary to thrive in your relationships. In this training, not only will you discover the root cause of your own confusion, uncover habitual patterns that feed fear and shame, and find purpose and possibility in getting closer to what you want in life, but you will learn to teach yoga from a place of authenticity, vulnerability, clarity, and confidence. We’ll also explore the cycle of dis-ease - the very thing that undermines relationships - and you’ll learn how to break up destructive patterns in order to get to a place of balance and ease instead. These skills are paramount in order to be effective both as a leader and yoga teacher.

Embark on your own human journey with us and discover how to be an effective leader for the benefit of yourself and others.

“This program exceeded and went beyond what I anticipated. It was designed to bring awareness to all aspects of the human experience and balance them so that we finish feeling more aligned, grounded, and present. And that it did! While there I went through emotional hurdles and not only were the teachers thoughtful, encouraging, and empowering, but there was a plethora of support from the other classmates as well. The teachers were wise, open, and transparent which created a environment that supported a vulnerable and connected experience. Thank you for the insights and guidance. To anyone looking for a wholesome yoga teacher training I’d say it’s here. Looking forward to more classes in the future”

— Danielle Lee, USA

Is This Training for You?

Ask yourself: are you feeling…

Disconnected from yourself and others?
Conflicted in your relationship or job?
Anxious or uneasy when making decisions?
Overwhelmed by life’s demands?

You’re not alone. In fact, inner and outer conflict is a growing epidemic. The culprits? We see them as fear and shame. Do you know them? Unfortunately…some of us know them intimately. It’s time to face fear and shame head on and interrupt this cycle of dis-ease.

Our mission is to live well and to empower others to do the same. We’ll introduce you to some new friends - connection, clarity, purpose, ease, feeling heard, and a sense of belonging. (They’re much more fun to hang around with!)

If you’re ready to…

pursue a high quality and purposeful life
be the force that you are meant to be in this world
finally discover the root cause of your confusion
uncover habitual patterns that perpetuate fear and shame
embody an awakened practice
align to yourself and others
empower others to make positive change

Then join us.

This immersive Yoga Training Experience goes well beyond the typical training topics of physical postures, anatomy, and alignment. Prepare to have an active, dynamic, holistic and practical experience as a yoga teacher trainee. Throughout this process, you will learn to integrate practices that can interrupt the cycle of dis-ease, and cultivate greater healing, new mindsets, and a real and sustainable transformation.

What’s Included In Our 15-day
200hr Yoga Teacher Training Intensives:

We have two types of yoga teacher trainings: residential (Costa Rica) and non-residential (USA). Both trainings include 200 hours of training with some of the most experienced trainers in the field and invaluable training manual.

RESIDENTIAL

The residential training takes place in Costa Rica and includes tuition, 3 delicious meals per day, shared accommodations, and a teacher training manual. Accommodations are allotted on a first-come first-serve basis. Private room upgrade is available.

Not Included: Flight to/from Costa Rica, airport shuttle transportation to/from Peace Retreat.

NON-RESIDENTIAL

Our non-residential training includes tuition, the training manual, and 200 hours of training in a powerfully supportive and positive studio environment.

Not included: Flight to/from Costa Rica, airport shuttle transportation to/from Peace Retreat, accommodations, meals.

TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE

6:00am: Breakfast
7:00am: Pranayama (Kriyas), Meditation, Reflection
9:00am: Yoga Asana Practice
10:30am: Posture Breakdown Clinic
11:30am: Lunch Break
12:45pm: Ayurveda, Subtle Body or Human Potential Discussion
3:30pm: Afternoon Break
4:00pm: Practice Teaching Session
5:30pm: Dinner Break
6:30pm: Evening Activity/Discussion

“LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE”

”I took the leap and registered to come here 5 days before the start date. It was the best decision I could have ever made. It truly is a life changing experience. I went in not knowing what to expect, and came out with knowledge and confidence on not only the asana part of yoga, but how to an aligned life off the mat. I recommend this training to anyone looking for a once in a lifetime experience. I cannot say enough good things about The Human Journey and Kevin and Serena. Take the leap! The accommodations and food are amazing as well. I loved everything!”

— Megan Spencer, USA

ACCOMMODATIONS

Enjoy your 15-day Human Journey on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste, in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

Along with Swastha Yoga International, we also own and operate Peace Retreat - a charming, boutique-style retreat center in the jungle that we call home and our resident training center. Together, our common goal is to provide you with full support in a life-changing training experience.

Peace Retreat can accommodate up to 36 people in shared accommodations. We have two yoga studio spaces, a body treatment center, full menu kitchen and smoothie bar, swimming pool, ceremonial sweat lodge, and boutique store with amenities, and locally made products.

Your training tuition includes shared or private accommodations allotted depending on availability and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited.

All accommodations at Peace Retreat are simple, clean, and well-appointed. All rooms include a bed (single, double, or queen), closet, ceiling fan, bath towels, linens with turn-down service, and secured safe for valuables. Cabinas and multi-space dormitory options have convenient access to a community washroom facility with clean stone showers (hot!), sinks, and separate toilet stalls. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Welcome to the Peace Retreat

OPTION 1: SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Shared accommodations at Peace Retreat during your training include:

Double or triple accommodations with your own single, double or queen bed in an ensuite room
Double accommodations with your own single bed in a cabina
Shared accommodations with your own single bed in a semi-private space within a multi-space studio structure.
All accommodations include shower towels and all linens are provided with turn-down service. Free WiFi available.

OPTION 2: PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION (UPGRADE)

Upgrade to your own private accommodations (depending on availability and on a first-come-first basis) for either:

Room with en-suite bathroom, your own bed, ceiling fan, closet, secured safe for valuables, shower towels, linens with turn-down service, or…
Cabina with your own bed, ceiling fan, closet, secured safe for valuables, convenient access to clean stone showers, sinks, and separate toilet stalls in a community washroom facility. Shower towels and all linens are provided with turn-down service.