As my yoga practice has deepened, I've been starting to seriously consider the logistics of getting my 200-hr Yoga Teacher Certification. Right now a friend of mine is doing her 200-hr training on the weekends at a local studio, but I don't think that method would work for me. I want to do my training all at once, preferably on a retreat where I can focus solely on my practice. And since becoming such a fan of Beach Yoga this summer, I want to find a training location on the ocean.
While getting my certification is something I'm 100% committed to, I've classified it as a "Bucket List" item because of the logistics. Not only is Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) expensive, but the retreats I've been looking at range from 16-28 days... something that will be hard to manage with only 20 PTO days a year. Although I'm very grateful for how much PTO I get, I'll have to be creative in finding a way to fit YTT into my busy work life. But in the end, everything comes down to drive - you have to ask yourself, how much do I want it? And there is no doubt in my mind that I want this.
Once I decided that I was absolutely going to do my YTT, I started looking at various schools at which to get my certification. One in particular stood out - the School Yoga Institute, with training offered in various international locations. And once I read this post on the Lululemon blog about the SYI, I made up my mind that it was the right school for me.
When I do my training, I definitely want to go to the SYI location in Mexico, at the Present Moment Retreat center in Troncones. Just looking at their website makes me instantly crave beach yoga, sun-warmed breeze, and the sound of the ocean. (And guacamole.)
While yoga isn't necessarily about where you practice, the effects of visual aesthetics on the brain should not be discounted. I learned this first-hand at beach yoga this summer - it's so much easier to find inner peace and beauty while practicing in a beautiful place. Being near the ocean while practicing yoga is an amazing experience, especially with the sound of the waves ebbing and flowing in time with your ujjayi breath.
Everything about the Present Moment Retreat center looks amazing. I can't wait to go there for my training!
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