Yoga therapy
teacher training, 100Hrs RYT
Dates
August 18 – 28, 2025
Cali and Tayrona National Natural Park
(Santa Marta, Colombia)
Cali and Tayrona National Natural Park
(Santa Marta, Colombia)
Welcome to Eco Ahsram Yogendra
This Yoga Therapy Teacher Training at our Eco-Ashram in the majestic mountains of Cali, Colombia, is a self-transformation experience that will deepen your understanding of yourself through daily yogic life and practice.
Part of the training will also take place in the breathtaking scenery of Santa Marta and the Tayrona National Park.
Part of the training will also take place in the breathtaking scenery of Santa Marta and the Tayrona National Park.
Join us at one of the few yoga ashrams you will find outside of India that maintains the Vedic traditions and lineage of teachers and students.
Inspired by mystical India and daily programs of Kirtan (musical meditation with mantras) and Vedic philosophy taught by our teacher who has studied and practiced for over 30 years.
Inspired by mystical India and daily programs of Kirtan (musical meditation with mantras) and Vedic philosophy taught by our teacher who has studied and practiced for over 30 years.
Tayrona National Natural Park - Santa Marta
Tayrona National Natural Park, located on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is a paradise of biodiversity and natural beauty.
One of the park’s most impressive features is its ability to blend jungle with the sea, creating spectacular landscapes where you can walk through lush trails and, within minutes, reach beaches.
Tayrona has great cultural significance as it is home to indigenous communities like the Koguis, who consider the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where the park is located, as a sacred place.
One of the park’s most impressive features is its ability to blend jungle with the sea, creating spectacular landscapes where you can walk through lush trails and, within minutes, reach beaches.
Tayrona has great cultural significance as it is home to indigenous communities like the Koguis, who consider the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where the park is located, as a sacred place.
Exploring Tayrona is an immersive experience that connects visitors with nature in its purest form.
Also in Santa Marta, spirituality is marked by a deep connection to nature and local traditions. The Sierra Nevada, considered a sacred place by indigenous peoples, is a center for spiritual practices and ceremonies aimed at maintaining harmony with the natural environment.
The region’s natural beauty and tranquil surroundings provide an ideal setting for meditation and spiritual growth.
Also in Santa Marta, spirituality is marked by a deep connection to nature and local traditions. The Sierra Nevada, considered a sacred place by indigenous peoples, is a center for spiritual practices and ceremonies aimed at maintaining harmony with the natural environment.
The region’s natural beauty and tranquil surroundings provide an ideal setting for meditation and spiritual growth.
General Information
Estimated time
11 days yoga retreat with excursions
Prior Requirements
No prior knowledge or a certain level of physical practice is required before participating in the course.
Location
Yogendra Ashram Via Cristo Rey. 25 minutes from Cali.
Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park.
Recomendations
During the training and within the Ashram we recommend following a vegetarian diet, no alcohol, or smoking.
Your Course
Yoga therapy teacher training
This course will give you the therapeutic tools of different styles and sequences of Yoga to help you have a balance in the body, mind and spirit and live without pain.
Yoga for older adults, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for pregnancy, Sequences for back pain, sciatica, shoulders and more!
Nutrition, detox, meditation, pranayama, chakra therapy and energy healing are also studied. Marma Point sequences for relieving pain and application of Kinesiology tape.
A complete course that will give you the ability to create an individualized therapeutic plan for your clients!
Yoga for older adults, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for pregnancy, Sequences for back pain, sciatica, shoulders and more!
Nutrition, detox, meditation, pranayama, chakra therapy and energy healing are also studied. Marma Point sequences for relieving pain and application of Kinesiology tape.
A complete course that will give you the ability to create an individualized therapeutic plan for your clients!
Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga
The ancient Science of Yoga focuses on the overall health and well-being of the individual, including physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects. It is a path of healing and transformation that balances body and mind, fostering happiness, inner peace, and awareness in daily life.
Health is a combination of body and mind, with emotional health impacting physical health. Yoga sessions increase awareness of the body and mind, helping manage emotions and thought patterns.
Health is a combination of body and mind, with emotional health impacting physical health. Yoga sessions increase awareness of the body and mind, helping manage emotions and thought patterns.
These sessions will help people improve their health using yoga principles through asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), relaxation, mantra, meditation, massage, dietetics, art of living guidance, etc.
For instance, back pain from poor posture and stress can be treated with breathing, relaxation, and meditation to calm the mind and reduce stress, alongside postures, ktape, and massage to alleviate physical pain.
For instance, back pain from poor posture and stress can be treated with breathing, relaxation, and meditation to calm the mind and reduce stress, alongside postures, ktape, and massage to alleviate physical pain.
Holistic Yoga Sessions
Holistic Yoga sessions have been used with great success to help control or treat many illnesses such as stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraines, back pain, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, digestive problems. , chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, etc. In addition, it promotes specific changes in the muscles, joints and organs.
Medical research offers increasing evidence that a holistic practice of Yoga is effective. It can be used in combination with the medical treatments you are receiving and also with other complementary therapies. The therapy is safe, with no side effects or contraindications.
Medical research offers increasing evidence that a holistic practice of Yoga is effective. It can be used in combination with the medical treatments you are receiving and also with other complementary therapies. The therapy is safe, with no side effects or contraindications.
An expert yoga therapist can help you create a specific therapy and give recommendations to meet your needs. Having consistency will contribute and help you improve as quickly as possible.
To respond to your needs. Having consistency will contribute and help you improve as quickly as possible.
To respond to your needs. Having consistency will contribute and help you improve as quickly as possible.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the most common injuries, contra-indications and how to treat them with Thai massage and yoga postures.
- Study in depth the yogic anatomy: function of muscles, tendons and ligaments, as well as the physical part of common injuries.
- Chanting (Bhakti Yoga)
- How to apply therapeutic tape (k-tape) on injuries, to relieve pain.
- Yin Yoga module and experience practice.
- Participate and learn how to guide cleansing and detoxification / with Restorative Yoga
- Marma point therapy to release pain
- Yoga therapy and daily recommendations for depression and anxiety.
- Therapeutic recommendations for sanctioning the chakras.
- How to guide and recite meditation, mantras and breathing, yoga to your day to day.
- Pranayamas (breathing exercises) for specific imbalances.
- Daily philosophy classes focused on guiding towards spiritual alignment and empowerment.
- Study Ayurvedic nutrition, recipes and juices.
- Holistically understand a client and design a complete Yoga Therapy plan.
- Daily classes focused on alignment principles and pain healing.
- How to support students by providing inspiration through yoga in their daily lives.
- The 4 Principles of Yoga Therapy; methodology for Therapists.
Investment for the program
Early Bird May 14:
$1,650 usd
Before Aug 14: $1,695 usd
What’s included:
100hr Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance
All meals, housing and tour fees
11 days of culture and connections in nature
What’s not included:
International Plane Tickets
Transport Airport to and from Yogendra Ashram
$50usd/for up to group of 4 people
National plane tickets Cali – Santa Marta $135-$155usd
Before Aug 14: $1,695 usd
What’s included:
100hr Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance
All meals, housing and tour fees
11 days of culture and connections in nature
What’s not included:
International Plane Tickets
Transport Airport to and from Yogendra Ashram
$50usd/for up to group of 4 people
National plane tickets Cali – Santa Marta $135-$155usd
Excursions
August 18-24, 2025
- Trips within Cali
- Trip to the national park in Cali Pance (beautiful virgin tropical river and hikes)
- Cultural and Gastronomic tour of the city: local foods, famous markets (tropical fruit tasting), artisan Market
- Cali style Salsa Class
- Meditative hike up to the panoramic view of the city “La Virgen”
August 25-28, 2025
- Santa Marta and Tyrona National Park Tour
- Visit to Tyrona National Park and beaches
- Tour of Santa Marta
- Visit the village of the local Indigenous “los Koguis”
International Instructors
Syam Vallabhi Devi Dasi (USA)
Syam Vallabhi Devi Dasi, also known as Samantha Miller, is an Ayuveda and Yoga therapist. Her journey into the healing arts began in 2001, and she has since dedicated herself to mastering and teaching this ancient practice.
Syam Vallabhi’s expertise in healing therapies is rooted in extensive training across India, Thailand, Laos, and other regions known for their traditional healing practices.
She received her Ayurveda certification in India in 2008 and has furthered her studies with renowned Ayurvedic masters in the United States, including Divya Altar. Her deep commitment to holistic health is evident in her continuous learning and advanced certifications in Ayurveda and Panchakarma, under the guidance of Dr. Vinod in India.
Syam Vallabhi’s yoga journey has been equally profound, with mastery in Anusara Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Hatha Vinyasa Yoga. She is a pioneer of AcroYoga in South America and Asia, having introduced and developed this practice since 2008. In 2013, she founded the BYS 500hrs advanced studies program, further establishing her influence in the yoga community.
Her comprehensive approach to wellness includes certifications in Reiki, Breema, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Yoga Anatomy, Ayurvedic Massage, and Marma Point Therapy. As a Vedic Astrologer and certified reader of the Human Design chart, Syam Vallabhi offers a holistic perspective on health and well-being.
Initiated into the Bhakti Yoga tradition by Srila Bhakti Kavi Atulananda MJ and Chaitanya ND, Syam Vallabhi integrates spiritual wisdom into her teachings and therapies.
Syam Vallabhi’s expertise in healing therapies is rooted in extensive training across India, Thailand, Laos, and other regions known for their traditional healing practices.
She received her Ayurveda certification in India in 2008 and has furthered her studies with renowned Ayurvedic masters in the United States, including Divya Altar. Her deep commitment to holistic health is evident in her continuous learning and advanced certifications in Ayurveda and Panchakarma, under the guidance of Dr. Vinod in India.
Syam Vallabhi’s yoga journey has been equally profound, with mastery in Anusara Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Hatha Vinyasa Yoga. She is a pioneer of AcroYoga in South America and Asia, having introduced and developed this practice since 2008. In 2013, she founded the BYS 500hrs advanced studies program, further establishing her influence in the yoga community.
Her comprehensive approach to wellness includes certifications in Reiki, Breema, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Yoga Anatomy, Ayurvedic Massage, and Marma Point Therapy. As a Vedic Astrologer and certified reader of the Human Design chart, Syam Vallabhi offers a holistic perspective on health and well-being.
Initiated into the Bhakti Yoga tradition by Srila Bhakti Kavi Atulananda MJ and Chaitanya ND, Syam Vallabhi integrates spiritual wisdom into her teachings and therapies.
Chaitanya Nitai Das (Peru)
International Yoga Teacher and Director, Bhakti Yoga School
Chaitanya is the Director and Founder of the Bhakti Yoga School, with ashrams in Cusco, Peru, and Cali, Colombia. With over 35 years of teaching experience and 1500+ graduated students, Chaitanya continues to share the timeless wisdom and techniques of yoga for one’s well being.
His focus is the path of Bhakti Yoga and was initiated into Indian Vedic traditions by his teacher Bhakti Kavi Atulananda Acharya Maharaj.
Chaitanya is one of the first South Americans to be certified in Vedic Astrology in India as well as to offer international yoga teacher trainings in South America.
He organises Teacher Training Courses (TTCs) for aspiring practicioners and also conducts annual workshops and retreats across Southamerica, USA, Europe and India.
Chaitanya is the Director and Founder of the Bhakti Yoga School, with ashrams in Cusco, Peru, and Cali, Colombia. With over 35 years of teaching experience and 1500+ graduated students, Chaitanya continues to share the timeless wisdom and techniques of yoga for one’s well being.
His focus is the path of Bhakti Yoga and was initiated into Indian Vedic traditions by his teacher Bhakti Kavi Atulananda Acharya Maharaj.
Chaitanya is one of the first South Americans to be certified in Vedic Astrology in India as well as to offer international yoga teacher trainings in South America.
He organises Teacher Training Courses (TTCs) for aspiring practicioners and also conducts annual workshops and retreats across Southamerica, USA, Europe and India.
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