14 Reasons Why A 14 day yoga teacher training

14 Reasons Why a 14-Day Yoga Teacher Training Immersion Is The Perfect 200-Hour Yoga Certification For You

A 14-day Yoga Teacher Training is an excellent option for many people.

If you are short on time, have a strict budget, or merely wanting to surround yourself with a supportive group of like-minded people, a 14-day YTT may be the best match for you.

Throughout the years, we have been conducting 28-day yoga teacher trainings. The #1 reason why people couldn’t take it was because of time. Many people could not take time away from work for more than 2-weeks. The 14-day intensive offers a complete immersion into yoga in a time frame that is more manageable.

If you are not sure or are hesitant if a 14-day yoga teacher training is right for you:

Here’s 14 Reasons Why A 14-Day YTT Immersion Is The Perfect 200-Hour Yoga Certificate For You

Woman sitting in meditation with eyes closed and hands in prayer position by her chin in Blue Osa's yoga shala in Costa Rica.

#14: YOU LOVE THE IDEA OF FULLY IMMERSING YOURSELF

You know you want to be a yoga teacher but perhaps you don’t want to or don’t have the ability to study and practice on the weekends. You’re committed and you’re ready for the real deal. That’s what a 14-day 200-hour yoga teacher training will provide you with a totally authentic and transformative experience.

You’ll return as someone who has a solid personal practice and a deep understanding of yoga. Plus, you’ll understand how it can play an essential role in your life and the lives of your students.

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#13: YOU’LL HAVE TWO WEEKS OF A TOTALLY HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Ever feel like you could use a detox, but you don’t get around to it because (insert excuse here)? At Blue Osa’s 14-day 200-hour yoga teacher training, you have no option but to be healthy. Why? Because our delicious, farm-to-table meals will nourish your body with clean energy.

Plus, your daily yoga and meditation practice will nourish your physique and your soul. This is how you develop healthy habits and stick with them.

#12: YOU’LL BE FULLY IMMERSED IN YOGA FOR TWO WHOLE WEEKS

Imagine what 14 days of intensive focus on yoga will do for your practice and your life. A two-week 200-hour yoga teacher training is the perfect opportunity to focus intensely on yoga and what it means for you.

You’ll build a healthy foundational practice in yoga. It may not seem like a lot of time, but trust us, two weeks that can change your life.

Practice mediation during a yoga teacher training at Blue osa

#11: YOUR MEDITATION PRACTICE WILL FLOURISH

If you’re considering a yoga teacher training then surely you’d also like to develop or deepen your meditation practice as well. At Blue Osa, we take our meditation practice seriously. One of the ways we teach you how to develop a meditation routine is by observing silence until 7:30 am every single day. During this magical time we teach a daily meditation practice that you will learn as part of your yoga teacher training. To learn more about the scientifically proven benefits of meditation and why it’s such an important part of your YTT read 10 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Meditation.

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#10: YOGA + THE COSTA RICAN RAINFOREST = TOTAL BLISS!

Imagine this: daily yoga and meditation to the sounds of waves crashing and exotic birds singing. At our eco resort, you’ll have time and space to roam and explore the beach and the jungle, taking in all the vibrant plants and meeting beautiful new creatures along the way. This is every day at Blue Osa and why National Geographic highlighted the Osa Peninsula as one of the best places to travel in Oh, The Places Nat Geo Goes.

Woman standing in tree pose under Blue Osa's gazebo with pink bougainvillea flower petals on the ground and on vines above.

#9: YOUR PATH WILL REVEAL ITSELF

This is your chance to explore your body and mind in a safe, supportive environment. When you come to Blue Osa for this 14-day training, you’re not just learning yoga, you’re learning yourself. This is the yogic path; delving into the nature of what it means to “be”. There is so much more to being a yogi than just practicing yoga, and in these 14 days, you will truly understand What Makes a Yogi a Yogi

Men and women standing around at dinner talking at Blue Osa's community dinner in Costa Rica.

#8: FIND YOUR NEW FAMILY

One of the most amazing things about our 200-hour yoga teacher training program is the people it attracts. You will have access to amazing teachers to guide your quest for knowledge and growth. Plus, you will also create lifelong relationships with your fellow yogis. Nothing beats 2 weeks of intense study with a group of like-minded and like-hearted people who are fully invested in you and your wellbeing. It’s a shared experience that will keep you tied to your new friends for years to come.

Yoga students participating in a fire ritual at night throwing sand in a fire at Blue Osa yoga retreat center in Costa Rica.

#7: YOU’LL DISCOVER THE RICHNESS OF THE HIMALAYAN YOGA TRADITION

Your 14-day immersion will teach you a ton about yoga including The Origin & History of Yoga. This will only further your appreciation for, and investment in, the ancient practice of yoga and meditation and make you a knowledgeable and powerful teacher.

Yoga student in reclined hero's pose in Blue Osa's yoga shala in Costa Rica.

#6: A 14-Day Yoga Teacher Training Is THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR SELF-CARE AND GROWTH

Have you been craving a vacation? Has your soul been longing for the time and the space to truly go inward and focus on self-care? For 14 days, this is exactly what you will receive. And by taking your yoga teacher training at Blue Osa, you’ll also have the opportunity to discover a new country and all of the beauty and adventure of the Osa Peninsula while practicing a healthy lifestyle, and discovering your truth along the way.

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#5: WE HAVE AMAZING TEACHERS

Your leaders during your 200-hour yoga teacher training have your growth at the forefront of their goals. At Blue Osa, we believe that living stops when learning stops, so we provide you with ample opportunities to discover, learn, and grow. We want to guide you on your path to explore new worlds, inside and outside of yourself.

Yoga students looking onto one man performing a plank pose in Blue Osa's yoga shala in Costa Rica.

#4: YOU’LL LEARN TO TEACH SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY

Of course, no 200-hour yoga teacher training experience is complete without knowledge of how to structure a class. Blue Osa’s YTT will also teach you how to teach to certain demographics of students, and how to safely and effectively guide others along their yogic journey using Yogi Aaron’s AYAMA™ method. You’ll leave Blue Osa with confidence in and passion for sharing the gift of yoga safely with others.

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#3: TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE

Arguably one of the best things about a 14-day Yoga Teacher Training immersion is that you can take a vacation and come back as a certified teacher. But don’t think for one moment that just because the certification timeframe is shorter you will be missing out on something. To get a real feel of a Day in the Life of a Yoga Teacher Training at Blue Osa, click here.

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#2: A 14-Day Yoga Teacher Training Is MORE AFFORDABLE

Because you’ll be staying with us for less time, our 14-day immersion is less expensive than our full 1-month 200-hour yoga teacher training. But just because it’s easier on your pocketbook doesn’t mean there’s less value in your experience with us. We are committed to giving you a high-quality training that is easy on your wallet and your schedule.

Assistant teacher assisting a yoga student with twisted lunge pose in Blue Osa's yoga shala in Costa Rica.

#1: YOUR LIFE WILL BE CHANGED FOREVER!

Like we said before, just because this 200-hour yoga teacher training takes less time and costs less than other trainings, it does not mean you’ll be left wanting. If you’re ready for a profoundly transformative experience that will open up opportunities and direction for you, our 14-day life-changing immersion could be the best choice you ever make!

We would love to have you begin your yoga teacher journey with us! Take a look at our availability for our upcoming 200-hour yoga teacher trainings and find out for yourself just how rewarding 14 days in the Costa Rican rainforest can be!



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