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| Beach in front of the Yoga Palapa |
Yoga By The Sea classes and retreats are held in a spacious seaside yoga studio next to the Caribbean Sea at the famous Kool Beach Club in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It’s been my good fortune to present ongoing classes, yoga teacher training courses, and custom yoga vacations in this tropical paradise for over ten years.
All Yoga By The Sea teachers are certified with the Yoga Alliance and are experienced in teaching students of varying ability levels. We believe in non-competitive yoga and support students to approach their practice with loving-kindness while encouraging them to express the architectural foundation of each pose with clarity and strength.
We draw from the power of the ocean for our meditations; the sound of the waves serving as a perfect backdrop for connecting with our inner-self.
Expectations
The Yoga By The Sea Teachers Training is comprehensive and in-depth. You will learn to teach both Vinyasa-Flow and Hatha Yoga classes in this course. If you click on this link: you can see the content areas that are used for the Yoga By The Sea Teacher Training
We cover anatomy, teaching methodology, philosophy, chakras, mudras, pranayama, meditation, diet, nutrition, setting up your business – all the essentials. Once you successfully complete the Yoga By The Sea training, you then can apply for your RYT-200 certificate from the Yoga Alliance, which is internationally recognized. (Cost of the Yoga Alliance application not included in your tuition).
The course combines experiential learning with the study of written material. You’ll be conducting some research on the internet and writing lesson plans etc. which need to be printed out. It’s advisable to bring a computer and a small printer if possible, or a USB drive to take to an internet location to get copies of your homework printed. For your convenience, I recommend that you confirm that your lodging has a good internet connection prior to finalizing your living arrangements, although there are ample internet cafes in town.
Testimonies
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“Arielle is a teacher’s teacher. She focuses on alignment working from the ground up and fine tunes each pose. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and energy!” “The wealth of knowledge I’ve gained is invaluable. Working on postural adjustments…has brought to light my habits and complacency within my practice. I’m now able to move deeper into my practice, therefore enhance my teaching.” “I realize that I can incorporate yoga into my workout régime and no longer need high intensity boot camp classes that usually cause me back pain. Through my private classes with Arielle I have recognized how beneficial yoga can be for me in life and in work.” |
Payment Information
In order to secure your place in the course, please send your deposit via the following link.
Scroll down until you see the drop-down menu for the pre-payment for Yoga Teacher Training:
Required Texts: (Used copies available via Amazon.com)
Yoga The Iyengar Way |
Silva MehtaMira Mehta |
2001 |
Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life |
Judith Hanson Lasater |
2000 |
Yoga The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness |
Erich Schiffmann |
1996 |
It would be helpful to purchase your books as soon as possible in order to begin familiarizing yourself with the Sanskrit names of the poses, and to read the inspirational words of Judith Lasater and Erich Schiffmann. I will also provide a compilation of valuable hand-outs, which is included in your tuition.
Lodging Options: (Not included.)
There are other possibilities, but this is a start…
Apartment /Condominium: There are some lovely apartments and condominiums in central Playa del Carmen not far from the studio, many with pools and garden areas. Please contact Vimex Condos info@vimexcondos.com or Playa-Rentals http://www.playa-rentals.com/ for information on availability.
I will help connect you with other students who would like to share accommodations to help save on costs. Consider arriving a few days before the course starts to settle into the area. It’s also nice to book a couple of extra days at the end to savor Playa before you have to depart!
Hostels in Playa
(Prices listed in pesos.)
Hostel Playa (Near Walmart on Calle 8 between 20 and 25th Ave.) A stay in the eight-bed dorm is $145 pesos a night. (With the current exchange rate, that is like $11 USD per night). A private room is $440 a night. No discount for a long stay. Students who have stayed here have talked highly of it. It is comfortable and clean, very sociable, with a nice kitchen.
Colors Hostel (On 10th Ave. and Calle 2) There are four-bed dorms at $130 a night with discount for longer stays. Private single - $200, private double - $400. Small friendly and quiet hostel, fairly clean with kitchen.
Urban Hostel (10th Ave. between Calle 6th and 4th) An eight-bed dorm is $100 a night with discount. A private is $250. This is a very good rate but not as clean as the others – a very small common area, small kitchen. It appears very friendly.
Happy Gecko Hostel (On 10th Ave. between Calle 6 and 8) A five-bed dorm with AC and kitchen is $150 a night. The eight-bed dorm has no AC and a common kitchen. There is a $100 private with kitchen. Nice, clean hostel with AC, rooftop terrace, small and quiet. Includes free Wi-Fi & breakfast.
Geisha Hostel (On Calle 8th between 5th and 10th Ave.) A stay in the four-bed dorm is $150 a night with discount. Private double bed is $480. A private queen bed is $500. Very clean (the cleanest hostel) but can be noisy, very social.
Flying to Mexico (Air fare not included.)
You will need a passport to visit Mexico. The Cancun International Airport (CUN) is located one hour north via a major four-lane highway. There are taxis, shuttle vans, and a bus that run from the airport to Playa del Carmen. Another option is to fly into the international airport on the island of Cozumel. You can then take a 30-minute ferry ride to Playa. The ferry dock in Playa is near Av Juarez near a taxi stand.
For good air fare rates, I have found it helpful to search on www.Kayak.com. It is recommended that you take out travel insurance.
Schedule
The training begins with nine days of study, then a day off. The daily schedule is from 8:15 am–12:15 pm. We break for lunch, and then meet again for an afternoon session from 1:45 pm–4:30 pm. There is a yoga technique class every morning, followed by teaching methodology, etc. We usually have Saturday after 1:30 pm off and all day Sunday off.
A Final Note:
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| Class relaxing after a day of yoga |
There are two noteworthy aspects that I’ve witnessed in the trainings and retreats I’ve offered. One is that you will really have a chance to bond with the other people who are in the course. The strength, satisfaction, (and fun) that you will gain from doing yoga, meditating, chanting, and learning about your inner self while engaged with a community of like-minded people, (known as Sangha), cannot be overestimated.
The other thing is that we are in one of the most beautiful locations in the Caribbean, if not the world. Looking out at a white-sand beach, framed by aqua blue water, makes the experience of studying yoga profound on a sensual level.
As a teacher, what I bring to the table is a depth of experience as a yoga teacher, dancer, and choreographer. My specialty is postural alignment and it’s something that I emphasize in my teacher training. I have a good eye towards seeing how someone can adjust their posture to ground their energy, lengthen their body, and find more ease in their yoga, and it’s something that I enjoy sharing with developing yoga teachers – such as you!
Let’s dance together, letting our light shine brightly and radiantly. Arielle Arielle Thomas Newman, MA, E-RYT 500 |
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 Yoga By The Sea is a registered Yoga Alliance School |