200-Hour Sacred Earth Yoga Teacher Training
YOGA + LEADERSHIP + PERMACULTURE IMMERSION
TZUNUNA, LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA
February 5 - March 2, 2024
Journey to the Mayan Heartland for a transformational experience with Atitlan Organics and Awakened Spirit Yoga. Deepen your practice and feel the subtle and profound shifts that happen when you embrace sustainable and holistic practices. Drawing on the wisdom of both ancient yogic philosophy and Mother Earth herself, this 4-week course teaches the foundations of yoga through asana, breathwork, and mindfulness. Embedded within this training is Atitlan Organic's Permaculture Immersion, which gives participants the chance to come into a deeper and more symbiotic relationship with the natural world. Highly recommended for yogis, change-makers, innovators, activists, seed planters, or anyone is interested in transformation.
This 28-day course will cover yoga philosophy, physical alignment, creating safe teaching environments and applied leadership through an experiential approach to learning. This unique program combining ancient yogic wisdom and the intelligence of nature will support you in finding your voice as a teacher and a leader, while aligning to the rhythms of nature. Gain the tools and resources to create and inspire change in yourself and your community with intention, confidence and an expanded perspective. Awaken your potential!
Topics Covered
The Sacred Earth YTT includes a full 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training (recognized by the Yoga Alliance) in addition to a Permaculture Immersion course! Our curriculum is rooted in the connections between Mind, Body and Earth and is designed to leave you inspired and empowered. We will learn to ground this knowledge and experience in the earth and in our actions. We will be delving into many topics during our time together including:
Anatomy & Physiology in Asana, Cueing, Teaching Methodology, Fostering Safe and Diverse Learning Environments, Yoga Philosophy and Ethics (the Yoga Sutras), all while exploring the intersection between yoga and permaculture! Check out more info on the curriculum here: If you have already registered for the program, book your stay now:
Activities and Field Trips
Opening Mayan Fire Ceremony
Tour of Duck Willow permaculture farm and food forest
Sharing circles and group activities
Lunar ceremonies
Cacao and Sound Ceremony
The Permaculture Principles
Approaches in Permaculture
Yoga Off the Mat
Field trip to Quix’aya (“Heart of Water”), an epic self-organized Maya Permaculture-inspired community.
Temezcal (Meso-American sauna)
Sample Daily Flow
6:00 am Meditation
6:30 am Yoga & Movement practice
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Yoga Philosophy
10:45 am Yoga Lab, Anatomy or Methodology
12:15 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Yoga Philosophy or Permaculture
4:15 pm Yoga Lab, Therapeutics or Methodology
7:15 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Evening activity (meditation, circle, movie or reflection)*
*3 times per week
Accommodations
Your stay at the bambu guest house
The Guest House was opened in 2015 as a site to house permaculture volunteers and students. As such, it was founded out of a deep commitment to meaningful and sustainable living, values which resonate deeply with the yogic tradition. We have continued to develop ever since, striving to always provide the best possible experience for our guests.
Participants of the Sacred Earth YTT have two room options to choose from:
Guest room
The spacious and airy guest room sleeps 3 people comfortably and offers a private bathroom and shower with hot running water, wifi, and a balcony with chairs and a hammock. Beautiful views of the lake and mountains and the soothing sounds of birds and the nearby stream filter into the room, soothing you into peace. USD $1495
loft
Our two-level loft sleeps up to 6 people comfortably. Huge panorama windows let in incredible natural light, while the variety of bedding options gives everyone what they'd like. As with all our rooms, the Loft enjoys its own private bathroom and shower with hot water, wifi, and a balcony with chairs and a hammock. USD $1295
Food
Our on-site farm-to-table restaurant features products from neighboring Atitlan Organics Permaculture Farm and other local producers. While here, you will enjoy three delicious and nourishing buffet-style vegetarian meals per day, plus snacks, dessert, and tea, coffee, and filtered water available throughout the day. Our dedicated staff works lovingly to prepare meals which sustain you as you journey into your studies and practice, and we promise that your bellies will be kept just as happy as your hearts and minds are! We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate nearly any dietary requirement, whether that be vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, or other special needs.
animals
In line with Permaculture Principle 5, "Always favor biological solutions," the Bambu Guest House is home to two cats which serve as natural pest control and one dog. All three animals are friendly and lovable, and while they never enter the guests' rooms you will be able to enjoy their company in the public spaces of the Bambu Guest House.
Tuition & Application
Tuition for the 200-hour Sacred Earth YTT is $2,555 plus accommodation ($2,195 or $1,495). Please book your accommodations through the Atitlan Organics website using the "Book Your Stay" option above. For more info on the full YTT program and to apply, please visit Awakened Spirit Yoga’s site. If you have already registered, book your room and board here:
Refund Policy:
The deposit is non-refundable. The remainder is refundable up to two months prior to the start of the training. After that point, no refunds will be issued. In extreme cases, we will hold the remainder payments for a future training at the Bambu Guest House, for up to one year from the start date of the original training.
We invite you to learn more about the Bambu Guest House by taking a look at the rest of our site!