Rising Heart 300hr Yoga Teacher Training - Quepos, Costa Rica - August 2026
- Duration: 16 Days (approx.)
- Location: Quepos, Provincia de Puntarenas
- Product code: PSGFU8
Rising Heart 16-day 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training
August 15-30, 2026 | Villas Jacquelina, Quepos, Costa Rica
Led by Courtney Neid & Shannon Rose Scott
Please read our cancellation policy before purchasing!
Join us August 15-30, 2026, at the stunning Villas Jacquelina in Quepos, Costa Rica, for an immersive 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training that blends Vinyasa with the soulful traditions of Hatha, Kundalini, Yin, and more.
This all-inclusive training offers a deep dive into alignment-based asana, anatomy, and the art of powerful, embodied teaching in the mornings—paired with rich afternoon sessions on yoga philosophy, history, and self-inquiry.
Transform your practice and your life during 16 immersive days in Costa Rica. This all-inclusive training blends Vinyasa with Hatha, Kundalini, Yin, and more—combining mornings of asana, anatomy, and teaching methodology with afternoons of philosophy, history, and self-inquiry.
Highlights:
Waterfall adventure
Cold plunge + sauna
Breathwork & sound healing
Acro yoga workshop
Local juicing & wellness rituals
Outdoor education days - incredible nature settings become your classroom
All-inclusive, diet-friendly meals
Cultural immersion in Costa Rica’s jungle-meets-ocean paradise
Whether you want to teach yoga or simply reset your life, this training will awaken your voice, deepen your practice, and reconnect you to your purpose.
What’s Included:
Accommodation: Private or shared rooms at Villas Jacquelina (choose from economy to deluxe A/C options)
Transportation: Airport pick-up/drop-off (SJO) + all activity transport
Meals: Dinner on arrival night + breakfast & lunch daily
Activities: Excursions, workshops, wellness sessions, and cultural experiences
Accommodation Details:
Villas Jacquelina is a charming, treehouse-style budget boutique hotel in Quepos, Costa Rica, known for its jungle views, ocean breezes, and vibrant communal spaces. While not a luxury hotel, it offers a welcoming and comfortable environment for travelers. Room options range from small, budget-friendly spaces to larger, more comfortable rooms with air conditioning. All rooms include cozy beds, fans or A/C, daily cleaning, and access to beautiful shared areas. Bathrooms are either private or shared with just one or two other participants.
Room Options:
Single Occupancy (Super Economy)
Very small private room with single bed and ceiling fan. Shared bathroom with one other participant. This room is "super economy because the room is small and inside a higher traffic area of the Hotel.
Single Occupancy (Economy)
Small private room with twin bed and ceiling fan. Shared bathroom with one or two participants.
Double Occupancy (Standard)
Shared room for two guests with shared bathroom, ceiling fan, and blackout shades.
Double Occupancy (Superior A/C)
Large shared room for two guests with shared bathroom, air conditioning, and blackout shades.
Single Occupancy (Standard)
Medium private room with double bed and ceiling fan. Shared bathroom with one or two participants.
Single Occupancy (Superior A/C)
Medium private room with double bed and air conditioning. Shared bathroom with one other participant.
Single Occupancy (Deluxe A/C Private)
Large private room with double bed, private bathroom, ceiling fan, blackout shades, and air conditioning.
Flights:
Flights to Costa Rica are not included in your package and must be booked separately. Please purchase tickets to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)—arriving the morning or early afternoon of August 15th, 2026.
We recommend booking 60–90 days in advance and tracking prices with Google Flights. From the U.S., expect to pay $450–$800 round-trip if booked wisely—anything under $500 is a great deal.
Tip: Check baggage policies before booking. Packing light can save on luggage fees.
Airport Transportation:
We provide two complimentary shuttle pick-ups from San José International Airport (SJO) to Villas Jacquelina on August 15th:
Morning Shuttle: Departs around 10:00 AM
Afternoon Shuttle: Departs around 3:00 PM
Times may adjust slightly to accommodate arrivals, so it’s best to book a flight that aligns with one of these shuttles.
For departure on August 30th, we offer two shuttle drop-offs from Villas Jacquelina to SJO:
Early Shuttle: Departs 5:00 AM (arrives at airport ~8:00 AM)
Late Shuttle: Departs 8:00 AM (arrives at airport ~12:00 PM)
We recommend booking afternoon or evening return flights. If your flights don’t match our shuttle schedule, you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to/from Quepos.
Meals:
Our YTT culinary experience is one of the highlights of our training—and something our guests always rave about! We cater to all dietary needs and focus on serving meals that truly nourish and energize you. Each morning begins with a health-boosting super smoothie to kickstart your day. We avoid all processed foods, most of our dishes are gluten-free, and every meal features fresh, raw plants as a key ingredient.
On arrival night, we’ll gather for a big, welcoming family-style dinner. For the following 15 days, breakfast will be served at Villas Jacquelina, and lunches will either be enjoyed on-site or at carefully selected local restaurants.
When dining out, we often savor a traditional Costa Rican casado—a hearty and wholesome plate of rice, beans, fresh salad, vegetables, and your choice of protein (fish, chicken, beef, pork, or extra vegetables).
What to Bring:
We’ll be in a warm, tropical climate with plenty of sun, humidity, and water activities, so packing light is key. Think breathable fabrics, comfortable light clothing, and plenty of bathing suits. You’ll have access to a reasonably priced laundry service at the hotel so that you can re-wear your favorites without overpacking.
The hotel provides bath towels, but we recommend bringing a lightweight travel towel for the beach and excursions. A reusable water bottle is a must to stay hydrated throughout the day. And of course—don’t forget your yoga mat for training sessions!
For more packing inspiration, check out our blog post on what to bring for this area.Sample Daily Schedule:
August 15-30, 2026 | Villas Jacquelina, Quepos, Costa Rica
7:30–9:00 AM – Morning Practice
Vinyasa-style asana + meditation to awaken the body and mind. Each practice ties into the day’s alignment or philosophical theme.
9:00–10:00 AM – Breakfast
Nourishing, local, and energizing meals prepared fresh.
10:00 AM–1:00 PM – Asana Lab / Alignment / Practice Teaching
Breakdown of poses, cueing techniques, transitions, applied anatomy, teaching methodology, and group practice teaching.
1:00–2:00 PM – Lunch + Break
Time to recharge and rest in the Costa Rican sun.
2:00–6:00 PM – Philosophy + History of Yoga
Interactive lectures, group discussions, journaling, and guided study.
Some days include off-site excursions for experiential learning.
Evening Activities (offered on select nights):
Cold plunge + sauna sessions
Breathwork journeys
Sound healing ceremonies
Acro yoga play
Sacred cacao ceremony
Plant medicine education circle
Movie night, ecstatic dance, or stargazing circle
Extend Your Journey – August 2026 Rising Heart Yoga Retreat
Stay in Costa Rica a little longer and join our 5-night wellness retreat (September 1-6, 2026). Enjoy daily yoga, waterfall adventures, breathwork, cacao ceremonies, and more—without the academic workload of the YTT.
Special Offer: Attend the YTT and get 20% off your retreat booking.
Learn more & reserve your spot
Meet Courtney Nied:
Founder of The Rising Heart and lead trainer
Courtney Nied is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and world-traveling soul guide who has been teaching for over a decade. With a background in alignment-based power yoga, somatic embodiment, and shadow work, Courtney helps students move beyond self-doubt and into deep self-trust—on and off the mat.
She’s led international retreats, created teacher trainings across the globe, and developed programs for studios like Black Swan Yoga, Beach Town Yoga, Kootenay Yoga, and more. Her classes blend dynamic strength with grounded wisdom, and her teaching style is known for being raw, real, and deeply empowering.
Courtney believes yoga is a path to remember who you are—and her mission is to help others reclaim their voice, their body, and their truth through movement, mindfulness, and a whole lot of heart. When she’s not leading trainings, you’ll find her exploring hidden corners of the world with her pup, Kora, and reminding everyone that freedom isn’t found—it’s felt.
Meet Shannon Rose Scott:
Shannon Rose Scott is a sound alchemist, yoga teacher, and teacher trainer whose work weaves sacred sound, mantra, meditation, and embodied movement into deeply transformative experiences. With over a decade of teaching internationally, she bridges ancient yogic wisdom with modern somatic and nervous-system–aware practices that support self-trust, clarity, and healing.
Her teachings draw from Sanskrit mantra, breathwork, active and seated meditation, and a wide range of sacred sound instruments—including crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks, drum, vocal toning, and the primal voice. Shannon guides students into a lived, embodied experience of yoga—one that moves through the body, the breath, the voice, and the subtle layers of awareness.
Shannon is the creator of a sound-based teacher training system and has led trainings, retreats, and immersions for students and teachers seeking to integrate meditation, philosophy, sound, and embodiment into their teaching and personal practice. Her style is intuitive, grounded, and spacious, inviting students to listen deeply, reclaim their voice, and explore yoga as a path of awareness, creativity, and connection—on and off the mat.
