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The Yoga Forest

4.82

Based on 193 reviews

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The Yoga Forest, San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Hot/Heated Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Full-time
usually intensive/immersion

Part-time
spread out over time

Weekends only

Modules
several, shorter immersions

Residential
trainees stay on-site

Non-residential
trainees commute to the program

Destination / retreat

Languages

ENGLISH, SPANISH

About SoulWork Global

There is a place where the jungle meets the sea and divine gatherings of sisters from lives past manifest to re-learn sacred ceremony and to unveil deep levels of connection, growth, and creative collaboration. Uncover the alchemy of pristine technical training and deep...

There is a place where the jungle meets the sea and divine gatherings of sisters from lives past manifest to re-learn sacred ceremony and to unveil deep levels of connection, growth, and creative collaboration.

Uncover the alchemy of pristine technical training and deep supported spiritual inquiry.

Our program is a dynamic fusion of traditional yogic wisdom, creative harmonizing posture sequencing, top-notch business support and development training, deep spiritual searching, and training in self love and acceptance.

There is nothing else like it on the planet.


What kind of yoga do you teach?

We would like to use this as an educational opportunity. Yoga - physical yoga - as we know it in the west stems from an ancient text called the Hatha Yoga Pradipika which outlines the physical practices of Hatha yoga. Any yoga practice that is related to the physical layer of your being is Hatha Yoga.

In the west, we like to take simple things and make them more complicated.

With the introduction of Yoga to the West, different teachers began to label their teachings under different styles to distinguish themselves and develop marketing techniques for amplifying their 'unique' message. Vinyasa Yoga, for example, is the stringing together of Hatha Yoga poses, most typically using Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) as the foundation for these movements. 

The truth is, any physical yoga, is Hatha Yoga. That being said, we teach Hatha Yoga.

Our Hatha technique is an infusion of ancient yogic wisdom and creative dynamic sequencing. We incorporate meditation, sound, eastern subtle energetics, physical postures, philosophy, and breathing techniques into all of our classes. Our intention is to create YOGA (or union) between the ancient discipline as it is practiced in the ashrams in India with the more challenging physical practice that has been adopted in the west. 


Our mission is EMPOWERMENT for our students. We lay the foundation of sequencing energetics, educate you on the principles of alignment, introduce you to lifestyle ethics, and develop your skills as an entrepreneur so that you can share what you have learned in a way that honors your voice, students, and dharma (purpose). Our intention is to make you BIGGER and for you to take this journey in whichever direction serves you and your connection to Source.

The foundation of our program is Self Empowerment. Our intention is to provide you with the skills that you need to begin to shape your life in alignment with your passion. The 200 Hour course provides an introductory education to a range of holistic topics, and you will leave our program feeling inspired, empowered, and well equipped to offer Yoga to your community.

First Registered October 2013

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: Susan Salmonson May 14, 2024
    Training Program held on Jul 15, 2023—Jul 29, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Ponnapa Smith May 04, 2024
    Training Program held on Jun 20, 2023—Dec 19, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Alexia Walker Apr 15, 2024
    Training Program held on Jun 20, 2023—Dec 19, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Lindsey Justice Apr 10, 2024
    Training Program held on Jun 20, 2023—Dec 19, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Bárbara Bhavani Ortiz Mar 21, 2024
    Training Program held on Mar 03, 2022—Jun 30, 2022

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Carmen Truax Mar 20, 2024
    Training Program held on Sep 05, 2023—Dec 17, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Estefanía Urbano Serra Mar 12, 2024
    Training Program held on Apr 06, 2021—Dec 16, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Danyll Monroe Jan 18, 2024
    Training Program held on Jun 20, 2023—Dec 19, 2023

  • 3.5 out of 5
    By: Carlotta Shuler Jan 15, 2024
    Training Program held on May 03, 2022—Oct 13, 2022

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kailie Wheeler Jan 08, 2024
    Training Program held on Apr 06, 2021—Dec 16, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Liv Julie Jan 05, 2024
    Training Program held on Apr 06, 2021—Dec 16, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Saffron M. Fletcher Jan 02, 2024
    Training Program held on Jun 29, 2020—Sep 13, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kathi Brown-Favrot Jan 01, 2024
    Training Program held on Jun 20, 2023—Dec 19, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Rae Dawn Rao Dec 22, 2023
    Training Program held on Sep 05, 2023—Dec 17, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Ambar Rivera Dec 05, 2023
    Training Program held on Apr 12, 2021—Jul 26, 2021

  • 4 out of 5
    By: Jordan Sun Nov 10, 2023
    Training Program held on Mar 19, 2017—Apr 09, 2017

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kayla Washington Nov 02, 2023
    Training Program held on Oct 01, 2020—Jun 26, 2021

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Gaye Stockdale Oct 24, 2023
    Training Program held on Dec 16, 2022—Apr 23, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Jasmine Hayden Oct 16, 2023
    Training Program held on Mar 01, 2021—Jul 28, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Four 2 Five Wellness Aug 08, 2023
    Training Program held on Mar 01, 2021—Jul 28, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Karen Bailey-Lewis Aug 07, 2023
    Training Program held on Aug 22, 2021—Nov 28, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Shannon Brooks Aug 07, 2023
    Training Program held on Mar 01, 2021—Jul 28, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Karen Bailey-Lewis Aug 04, 2023
    Training Program held on Jul 15, 2023—Jul 29, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Susan Martin Jul 16, 2023
    Training Program held on Aug 22, 2021—Nov 28, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Martha Yépiz Jul 13, 2023
    Training Program held on Sep 21, 2020—Dec 06, 2020

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Tristana I. Vasquez Jun 30, 2023
    Training Program held on Sep 29, 2021—Dec 15, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Danielle Hooper Jun 05, 2023
    Training Program held on Apr 06, 2021—Dec 16, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Carolyn Ponte Jun 01, 2023
    Training Program held on Jun 02, 2020—Aug 29, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Bobbi Brossard May 24, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Libby LLanso May 11, 2023
    Training Program held on Apr 06, 2021—Dec 16, 2021

First Registered October 2013

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 193

By Susan Salmonson RYT® 200

May 14, 2024

By Ponnapa Smith E-RYT® 500

May 04, 2024

All Reviews (193)

Teaching Staff

Sharon Brenes

E-RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®

Adi Shakti

E-RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®

Lynell Franklin Lynell Franklin

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®

Kandice Shaw

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®

JoJo Jackson

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Ryann Tillman

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

All Teaching Staff (6)

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