Embark on your journey to becoming a yoga teacher and guiding others through meditation, breathwork, and other nervous-system regulating techniques. Our school is proudly accredited by Yoga Alliance, and nestled in the vibrant tropical surf town of Sayulita, Mexico.

Our mission is to certify individuals to teach yoga with passion and authenticity and ignite the fire of the desire to continue the life path of studying + practicing yoga . Join us on this transformative path.

Embrace the warmth of the tropics and the wisdom of ancient practices. Let's flow together into a new chapter of self-discovery and growth.

~EVOKA | Sayulita Yoga School

OUR ELECTIVE HOURS FOCUS ON

AYURVEDA + YOGA NIDRA + YIN

EVOKA | SAYULITA YOGA SCHOOL’S 200-HOUR YOGA TRAINING CURRICULUM

Hybrid 160 hour 13-day immersion + 40 hour self-paced study

  • Asana (Yoga Postures) alignment, cueing & sequencing classes for various yoga styles and student-levels

  • Ayurveda (India’s System of Natural Medicine)

  • Yoga Nidra (A deeply relaxing meditation technique that brings the participant(s) to a state of consciousness between awake and alseep. Benefits are deep healing, increased sleep, calming anxiety and stress, reducing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), releasing tension, reducing pain, managing symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes, enhancing cognition + memory.

  • Pranayama (Breathwork)

  • Meditation

  • Sacred Sound / Foundations of Sound Healing Therapy

  • Anatomy, Physiology

  • Biology & Bio-hacking with ancient Ayurvedic & modern practices

  • Chakras & Energetic Body

  • Sanskrit, Mantras and Chanting

  • Yoga Philosophy, History and Sacred Texts

  • Business, Marketing, Branding, Professional Skills

EVOKA | SAYULITA YOGA SCHOOL’S HYBRID 200-HOUR YOGA TRAINING FORMAT

  • 40 hours of online study. Self-paced, ideally completed before the in-person immersion. Content will be released 1 month before our in-person immersion starts. We recommend to map out your schedule to do 10 hours per week the month before we meet in-person. OR, clear your schedule the week before we meet in-person to do the 40 hours in one week.

  • 160 hours in-person immersion in Sayulita (14 consecutive days)

    *Recommended accommodation at the beautiful retreat hotel can be added on to Tuition.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR IN-PERSON YOGA IMMERSION

  • The schedule will vary, but generally students can expect 11 to 12-hour days! There will be a balance of lecture, physical movement, meditation and deep relaxation, with a variety of enriching activities each day for an enjoyable, yet challenging pace.

  • Morning Meditation & Breathwork

  • Morning Yoga Class

  • Breakfast Break

  • Afternoon Lecture Sessions

  • Lunch Break - Vegetarian Buffet Included!

  • Afternoon Asana (Yoga Posture) Labs & Practice Teaching

  • Evening Yoga Sessions, Chanting & Meditation and/or Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation)

  • Special Events: We’ll enjoy sound healing, live Kirtan music,, frequency healing, movie nights, a nature walk, a beach clean up and other fun events that contribute to our learnings and help us connect with the local holistic culture.

  • Rest time: One half-day (afternoon off) for rest and relaxation or to enjoy Sayulita or to complete the 40 online hours if you hadn’t completed them before arriving. All hours must be complete to graduate with the group + to receive your certificate. …

  • I would absolutely recommend EVOKA for a teacher training. I feel that I received a well-rounded education and was able to dive into the experience as a whole. I feel confident that I am ready to teach and share my new knowledge with the world. I loved all my teachers and learned something different from each of them! I can't wait to go back to Sayulita and visit - what an incredible experience!

    Halle Brown

  • “This training was much more than I ever expected. It changed my life because I experienced personal healing and learned a much deeper insight into yoga for living. Annik, Chel and Henry are an incredible team of experienced teachers who are so supportive and professional. With their mentorship, I have a contract to creating online meditations for a major company.”

    Alejo Desiderio

  • “What a magical experience. The YTT was what I had hoped for plus more. The teachers are kind and giving. I’ve been practicing yoga for 20 years without truly ‘knowing’ yoga until this training. I was able to connect both to myself and my practice on a deeper level during and after these two weeks. Would definitely recommend.”

    Fiona Rahbar

  • “I would absolutely recommend EVOKA for a teacher training. I feel that I received a well-rounded education and was able to dive into the experience as a whole. I feel confident that I am ready to teach and share my new knowledge with the world. I loved all my teachers and learned something different from each of them! I can't wait to go back to Sayulita and visit - what an incredible experience!”

    Halle Brown

  • “This training was much more than I ever expected. It changed my life because I experienced personal healing and learned a much deeper insight into yoga for living. Annik, Chel and Henry are an incredible team of experienced teachers who are so supportive and professional. With their mentorship, I have a contract to creating online meditations for a major company.”

    Alejo Desiderio

  • “What a magical experience. The YTT was what I had hoped for plus more. The teachers are kind and giving. I’ve been practicing yoga for 20 years without truly ‘knowing’ yoga until this training. I was able to connect both to myself and my practice on a deeper level during and after these two weeks. Would definitely recommend.”

    Fiona Rahbar

IS EVOKA’S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING FOR YOU?

If one or more of the following applies to you:

✔️ You love yoga and are feeling called to deepen your yoga practice!

✔️ You're seeking a transformative experience that extends beyond deepening your physical yoga practice, beyond teaching yoga. You want to dive deeper into your own personal healing and spiritual growth.

✔️ You are feeling called to study ancient tools and practices and yoga philosophy to apply to your spiritual path, helps you explore your purpose and find inner peace.

✔️ You aspire to become a certified yoga teacher with a reputable school. EVOKA is an RYS 200, meaning it is approved by and registered with Yoga Alliance— the body that regulates all yoga schools internationally. Obtaining your yoga teacher certification under a Yoga Alliance-approved school qualifies you for facilitator positions in yoga studios and wellness facilities all over the world.

✔️ You wish to immerse yourself into a yogic lifestyle, integrating holistic practices into your daily routine.

✔️ You love tropical beach towns and being surrounded by nature. You may aspire to create more location-freedom in your life to be in these places more often or full-time!

✔️ You want to expand your knowledge beyond teaching just asana (yoga poses), and explore offering healing modalities such as ayurveda [india’s ancient holistic medicine system], facilitate sound healing, breathwork and meditation for groups, or other nervous-system regulation practices.

✔️ You value a comprehensive training program that provides a deep understanding of yoga philosophy, anatomy, alignment and effective teaching methodologies, where you will likely meet like-minded souls from all over the world.

✔️ You're excited to join a small group program where you will receive personalized mentorship to enrich your personal and professional growth. 

YOGA TRAINING STUDENT PRE-REQUISITES

Basic Yoga Experience

While it's not mandatory, having prior experience with yoga asana is highly recommended. We suggest the trainee practice 3-5 yoga classes per week leading up to the training. This will ensure everyone has a solid and steady foundation of the practice and we can explore from a similar starting point. Ability to do intermediate or advanced poses is not required but there will be options to learn, practice and learn to teach advanced asanas as well! Remember— you can understand and learn how to safely teach advanced poses without being able to do them yourself.

Health 

Trainee should be in good physical condition. Yoga teacher trainings require 2-4 hours per day of movement so it's essential to be prepared. Our classes are accessible to all ability levels. There are no requirements to perform intermediate/advanced asanas. Classes offered throughout the training will be a variety of strong and gentle styles. Participants are encouraged to participate in activities suited for their experience level and can alternatively modify all parts of class or observe some classes while taking notes.

Dedication + Commitment

Yoga teacher training is intensive and requires dedication of time and focus. Trainee must be prepared to commit to the program's schedule and coursework. Trainee must expect to be in class, working on assignments and studying for 12-13 hours per training day.

Clean Lifestyle

We recommend trainees abstain from alcohol/substances 10-30 days prior to arriving and during the in-person training, and to follow an ayurvedic/ vegetarian diet. 

Age Requirements

18 years or older.

Openness

Come with an open mind and an open heart!

YOGA STUDIO + ACCOMMODATION + OUR LEARNING SPACE FOR THE TRAINING

EVOKA’s 200-hour yoga teacher training will be held at Hotelito Los Sueños. HLS is a charming boutique hotel that offers a serene escape from the vibrant energy of Sayulita's beaches and centro/ plaza. Hotelito Los Suenos is a 2-minute walk to the beach and to Sayulita’s left-hand point-break, and a 5-min walk to the centre of town.

The hotel’s yoga program, Yoga los Suenos, offers daily public classes year-round and is the top-rated yoga studio of Sayulita. EVOKA’s trainers are all resident teachers there and they offer year-round public yoga classes and events at Yoga los Suenos. Hotelito Los Suenos has TWO yoga shalas. Both are open-air palapas— one can host 50 students and one can host 20.

More Questions?

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