Yoga therapy
teacher training, 100Hrs RYT
Dates
August 18 – 28, 2025
Ubications
Yogendra Ashram Cali and
Tayrona National Natural Park
(Santa Marta, Colombia)
Tayrona National Natural Park
(Santa Marta, Colombia)
Welcome to Eco Ashram Yogendra
Immerse yourself in a unique experience of personal transformation and professional training, in the heart of Colombian nature.
This intensive Yoga Therapy certification combines ancient practices, modern techniques and a total immersion in yogic life. The training begins in our Eco-Ashram, located in the majestic mountains of Cali, and culminates by the Caribbean Sea, in the sacred landscapes of the Tayrona National Natural Park.
What does this training offer?
- Integral approach to therapeutic yoga (physical, emotional, energetic.
- Guided alignment, breathing and meditation practices.
- Tools for working with injuries, common ailments and specific conditions.
- Daily yogic and Ayurvedic rituals. Practical philosophy for inner transformation.
- Immersive training with sattvic nourishment and community living.
Ideal for:
- Yoga teachers looking for deepening therapy and accompaniment.
- Therapists, psychologists, health and movement professionals.
- People in the process of personal healing and spiritual search.
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.
Sacred locations
Yogendra Eco-Ashram, in the mountains of Cali – a space of peace, nature and spiritual community.
Tayrona National Park, Santa Marta – sacred coasts where yoga merges with the jungle and the sea.
Tayrona National Park, Santa Marta – sacred coasts where yoga merges with the jungle and the sea.
Lifestyle During Training
To honor the energy of the process, we recommend maintaining a vegetarian diet, avoiding alcohol consumption and refraining from smoking while in the Ashram.
What will you learn?
- Identify and treat the most common injuries through.
- Thai massage and therapeutic yoga postures.
- Study yogic anatomy in depth: function of muscles, tendons and ligaments, and how they relate to physical injuries.
- Devotional chanting (Bhakti Yoga) as a tool for emotional healing.
- Application of therapeutic tape (k-tape) to relieve pain in specific areas.
- Yin Yoga module with experiential practice.
- Body cleansing and detoxification through Restorative Yoga.
- Marma point therapy to release blockages and reduce pain.
- Therapeutic Yoga and daily routines to support depression and anxiety processes.
- Practical recommendations to harmonize the chakras.
- How to guide meditations, recite mantras and apply conscious breathing techniques in your daily practice.
- Specific pranayamas for physical and emotional imbalances.
- Daily yogic philosophy classes focused on spiritual alignment and personal empowerment.
- Fundamentals of Ayurvedic nutrition, medicinal recipes and detox.
- Holistic approach to understanding the client and designing a complete yoga therapy plan.
- Classes focused on principles of body alignment and physical pain relief.
- Tools to inspire and accompany your students to integrate yoga into their daily lives.
- The 4 essential principles of yoga therapy and methodology for therapists.
Investment for the program
International price: $1,950 USD
Early bird (until June 14): $1,850 USD
Early bird (until June 14): $1,850 USD
What does it include?
- Certification of 100 hours endorsed by Yoga Alliance.
- Lodging in sacred and peaceful spaces during the 11 days.
- All meals vegetarian and sattvic (Good for mind, body and spirit).
- National park tours and cultural outings during the program.
- Immersion in culture, nature and community
Not including
- International flights.
- Transportation to/from Cali Airport to the Yogendra Ashram ($50 USD per group of up to 4 people).
- Domestic flight Cali – Santa Marta (estimated range: $115 – $130 USD).
Excursions
August 18-24, 2025
- Trips within Cali
- Trip to the national park in 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
Yoga Tour & Excursions to Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park & Palomino.
A soul-nourishing journey where nature meets yogic wisdom
• Excursion to Tayrona National Park
• Visit to the beaches
• Tour of Santa Marta
• Visit to the local indigenous village of the Kogui people
• Go tubing down a calm river from the jungle to the sea
• Visit to the town of Palomino — a magical meeting point of jungle, river, and sea, where the soul finds rest and freedom
• Practice yoga, meditation, and yoga philosophy by the jungle and the
Yoga Tour & Excursions to Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park & Palomino.
A soul-nourishing journey where nature meets yogic wisdom
• Excursion to Tayrona National Park
• Visit to the beaches
• Tour of Santa Marta
• Visit to the local indigenous village of the Kogui people
• Go tubing down a calm river from the jungle to the sea
• Visit to the town of Palomino — a magical meeting point of jungle, river, and sea, where the soul finds rest and freedom
• Practice yoga, meditation, and yoga philosophy by the jungle and the
International Instructors
Syam Vallabhi Devi Dasi (USA)
Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist
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.
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