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ABOUT THE SCHOOL
"This is more than a training.
It is a becoming."
— The Abhyāsa School of Yoga
Ancient
wisdom,
living ground
The Abhyasa School of Yoga is a yoga school based in the beautiful grounds of Smasati, Costa Rica.
The school offers teacher trainings and continued development for those who want to train to be certified teachers or those seeking to deepen their knowledge of yoga and the path of holistic wellbeing.
The school has a rich curriculum and maintains connections with the Indian tradition, incorporating modern holistic approaches of self-healing and awareness with ancient Indian technologies of liberation and enlightenment.
The school offers students a learning experience that is immersive within the path, practice and philosophy of yoga. Here on retreat for 30 days you will get the chance to be in a deep learning experience, whilst also having time for integration and to enjoy the natural surroundings.
The Four Foundations
Earth · Water · Fire · Air
The school is built on these four elements, the broad spectrum of human experience and the fifth, spirit, which carries them all.
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Earth — Prthivī
Meet the body with wisdom. Honour it through movement, rest, nourishment and a supportive environment that allows you to root deeply.
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Water — Jala
Be present to the fluctuations of life. Develop the capacity for compassion, fluidity and the courage to remain in the heart.
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Fire — Agni
Cultivate discipline, devotion and spiritual growth. Call on the fire when courage and determination are needed most.
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Air — Vāyu
Access intelligence free from constraint. Feed or empty the mind and rise toward connection with the knowledge of Source itself.
30
Day Immersive Experience
5
Expert Faculty Teachers
720
Hours in the
Costa Rican Jungle
THE CURRICULUM
A complete
path
Rooted in Hatha, Restorative and Ashtanga , the curriculum weaves ancient Indian knowledge with modern somatic wisdom, giving you the full map.
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
Philosophy & history of yoga
Subtle bodies & energetics
Pranayama
Kriyas & yogic cleansing
Mantra, sound & chanting
Mudra Meditation
Props & modifications
Art of adjustment
Compassionate self-inquiry
Introduction to Ayurveda
Anatomy & physiology
Intelligent sequencing
Driṣṭi & bandhas
Advanced asana & inversions
Trauma-informed yoga
Nervous system & somatics
Energy management
Introduction to Sanskrit
Hatha Yoga
The foundation. Alignment, energetics and intelligent sequencing that allows the body to become a vessel for practice.
Restorative
Meditation, deep rest and intuitive development. The art of surrender and inner listening.
Ashtanga
Dynamic, structured, devotional. Tapas, flow and the fire of consistent practice.
TEACHING FACULTY
Your guides
Shaka Xolani
Lead Teacher
Asana, Soma & Philosophy
With roots in the Indian tradition and over a decade of teaching, Shaka leads this training with depth, devotion and deep presence.
Carly Brown
Sequencing & Mindful Teaching
Mariela Viquez
Alignment & Foundations
Adri Kamala
Mantra, Mudra & Sanskrit
Amani Guillard
Meditation & Energy Work
THE VENUE
Samasati
Nature Retreat
Samasati sits nestled on the mountain within the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, a place of extraordinary natural beauty and deep healing vibration. Surrounded by primary rainforest, with views of the jungle and the sea, this is where your transformation will take place.
250
ACRES OF RAINFOREST
200+
SPECIES OF BIRD
30
DAYS IN RESIDENCE