Discover the art of deep rest, relaxation, and renewal through this 100-hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. Combining restorative yoga, meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, and self-inquiry, this immersive training offers both a personal journey and a professional certification.
Set within PachaMama’s lush jungle surroundings and vibrant community in Costa Rica, you’ll have the opportunity to step away from daily distractions and fully immerse yourself in practice and learning.
Whether you wish to teach or simply deepen your practice, you’ll gain practical tools to support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Open to yoga teachers, practitioners, and anyone interested in restorative yoga, this training is guided by Ela, who brings decades of experience in yoga, meditation, and personal transformation.
Through daily practice, reflection, and hands-on teaching experience, you will explore the restorative effects of stillness, conscious movement, breath awareness, meditation, and deep relaxation. The training combines theory with experiential learning, allowing you to embody the teachings rather than simply study them.
You will have the opportunity to explore self-inquiry practices, recognize limiting patterns, cultivate greater awareness, and develop tools for managing stress and supporting emotional wellbeing. Set within a supportive learning environment, the training also encourages a deeper connection with nature, sustainable living principles, and the wider application of yoga both on and off the mat.
A nourishing breakfast to energize and prepare for the day ahead.
Theory, guided practice, and exploration of restorative yoga principles, nervous system regulation, meditation, and relaxation techniques.
Enjoy a wholesome meal while connecting with fellow participants, exchanging insights, and fostering the supportive community that develops throughout the training.
Hands-on practicum including prop setup, pose modifications, partner work, teaching practice, and feedback to build confidence and teaching skills.
A shared space of silence and meditation, allowing the work of the day to deepen personally and collectively.
Dinner
Buffet-style dinner served with a selection of fresh and wholesome food.
PachaMama is a nature-based eco-village and retreat center dedicated to conscious living, inner exploration, and connection with the natural world. Set in a lush jungle environment, it offers a simple, grounded space where daily life slows down and presence deepens.
There is something about this environment that naturally supports inner work in a way that feels both subtle and profound. Removed from the usual noise and distractions of everyday life, practitioners often find it easier to settle, listen inwardly, and access deeper states of awareness.
Participants are invited into a rhythm of meditation, movement, silence, and community, supported by a setting designed to minimize distraction and encourage inner clarity. Living close to nature, with simple and intentional comforts, allows for a more direct experience of self-inquiry, restoration, and transformation.
The first three days of the RY 100-Hour Training are open to everyone as a 3-day workshop — an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
These days offer a gentle yet profound journey into the essence of Restorative Yoga-the yoga of Being: Conscious Rest. It’s a time to release tension and burdens from the past, discover new ways of moving, feeling, and being.
Through somatic practices , conscious movement, meditation, and the foundational principles of Restorative Yoga, you’ll learn how to cultivate presence, softness, and self-awareness — both on and off the mat.
Whether you simply wish to deepen the connection with yourself, or you’re considering joining the full 100-hour journey, this immersion offers an inspiring taste of the path ahead — a nourishing experience of stillness, embodiment, and renewal.
“With all my heart: I thank you for what you teach me, give to me and so many others. In class, it is sometimes like you just talk straight to me. You pick up what’s in the air. Unbelievable how you dare to open your heart, be vulnerable, go to your depths to give from there. Out of all your life experiences. You breathe, you open the gate and let people in.”
Christel Huiting, The Netherlands
“I want to thank you so much for your classes and workshops, it has been amazing for me!!!! THANK YOU. I’m dancing almost every day now, and learning to let go. Your classes really inspired me to keep doing yoga and everything that has to do with it, to stay true to myself and not so much to what everybody else thinks. See you next year!!!! Lots of love.”
Lijdia De Koning, The Netherlands
”The training is a wonderful experience in its entirety and solid information parcel that certainly prepares those yoga teachers who wish to incorporate restorative yoga to their classes or teach restorative as a stand-alone class. I truly loved this training, that is clearly work of love, from Ela. In particular her candid sharing, feedback, gently nudging us to our bodies and to more wholesome restorative way of life is exactly what I needed, more than I could have imagined or wished for and something I cannot wait to share forward in my teaching. Thank you Ela and PachaMama.”
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”Ela is a fantastic teacher in all styles I have had the privilege of studying with her, She is very knowledgeable, passionate funny, clear, wise and engaging. I am super grateful I had the opportunity to follow her Yoga Teacher Training in restorative yoga. Thank you!”
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”Ela’s way of teaching really speaks to me. With fun joy and passion, and at the same time very clear and grounded. The alignment and diving into the nervous system was very helpful. I feel confident in teaching Restorative Yoga and really enjoy it. She touches each part that is important. From music to use of the props and how to safely come out of a pose. It was a true gift to myself to understand better how to rest and how to guide others to that place. I feel it’s very needed nowadays. Ever since the training I started to teach Restorative Yoga or combination classes and people loved it.”
– Maaike Blom
Choose from a variety of private accommodation options, nestled within PachaMama's lush natural surroundings, with fiber-optic internet available throughout the village.
13㎡
from $48 - $58
A casita is a perfect option for an adventurous traveler. This open-air 13 square meter, three-sided wooden cabin provides a true immersion in nature. Each Casita has a double bed with a mosquito net, a shelf for clothes, and a sitting area. Some casitas are equipped with a cold water, open-air shower. Hot showers are available in the village center as well as lockers. Please bring your own lock and towel.
Casita Bed Area
Casita Meditation Area
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Casita accommodation
Price: Single: $48 / Double: $58
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20㎡
from $85 - $98
The AC Rooms are an air-conditioned, peaceful and private option for those seeking more of the comforts of home. They include one large bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a balcony sitting area, and a small refrigerator. Each AC Room has a private bathroom with a hot shower. These 20 square meter rooms can be closed completely with sliding doors, window screens, and shades. Located right by the Internest, the AC Rooms are five minutes walking distance from the village center.
AC Room View
AC Room Common Area
AC Room Bathroom
Price: Single: $85 / Double: $98
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40㎡
from $115 - $130
These open-floor plan houses are perfect for those looking for the comforts of home in the beauty of nature. The fully enclosed cabina is furnished with a kitchenette, air conditioning, bathroom with hot shower and toilet and outside balcony. It is only a two minute walk to the village center.
Cabina Living Room And Kitchen
Cabina Coffee and Tea
Cabina Bedroom
Cabina Outside
Cabinas Living Room View
Cabina View
Cabinas Bed Area
Cabinas Altar Space
Cabinas Patio
Cabinas Sink Countertop
Cabina Bedroom
Cabina Outside
Price: Single: $115 / Double: $130
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No. This training is suitable for yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and anyone who wish to deepen their understanding of restorative yoga and meditation.
Yes. Participants who complete the training will receive a Restorative Yoga Teacher Training certificate. The training is YACEP certified as a Yoga Teacher Training and contributes to ongoing study credit hours (Yoga Alliance).
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Not Included
Restorative yoga is gentle by design — you don’t need to be able to do advanced postures. You should be comfortable walking on uneven, hilly terrain at the venue.
The group starts 9 am on the first day, please make sure to arrive at least 1 day earlier. The group finishes by 5.30 pm on the last day, it’s recommended to stay at least one more night as check-out time is 10 am.
A non-refundable deposit of $400 is required to confirm your registration and secure your place in the training. There is a early bird price available until 1 month before.
Please bring comfortable clothing for yoga and movement practices, a journal and pen for notes and self-reflection, a reusable water bottle, and any personal items you may need during your stay. Yoga mats and props are provided as part of the training.
Pachamama offers nourishing buffet-style meals with vegetarian and dietary-friendly options. In Verde Restaurant and Wild Treats. The jungle shop provides the village with a variety of high-quality, organic health foods and dry goods.
PachaMama is located in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, approximately 2–3 hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR) and 5–6 hours from San José International Airport (SJO). Detailed arrival information, transportation options, and directions will be provided upon registration.
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