Mexico is a prime destination for yoga and is one of the best places in the world to practice yoga. With world-class teachers, paired with a fabulous destination, and a huge variety of training, Mexico is an ideal place to settle down for anywhere from 2 weeks to a month to dedicate yourself to learning more about yoga, whether that’s primarily for yourself or to eventually teach.
While doing a yoga retreat in Mexico is a wonderful idea, I highly recommend doing yoga teacher training in Mexico as doing your YTT (yoga teacher training) seriously deepens your yoga practice and is life-changing. Let’s dive into what kind of training you can find, shall we?
Why do yoga teacher training in Mexico?
Mexico is one of the top destinations for yoga in the world, along with other incredible places such as India, Bali, Thailand, and Costa Rica. Mexico’s big draw is its location in comparison to Canada and the US, which make it an easy place to do yoga teacher training from world-class instructors. The white-sand beaches, affordable accommodation, natural beauty, and culture invite many people here which is why it’s easy to find many yoga teachers here enjoying the laid-back beach vibe or tucked away in a sanctuary in the jungle. You’ll also have ample choices for trainings across the country and many teachers will come here to do yoga teacher trainings.
Top Mexico Yoga Teacher Training
All of the trainings in this round-up are 200-hour YTTs, with most being welcome to all levels but some are definitely catered to those with a regular yoga practice already. Whether you want to become a yoga teacher or just deepen your practice, I promise there is a training here for you! Most are also certified through Yoga Alliance and it will be indicated below if they are.
19 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur
As one of the most popular yoga teacher training courses in Mexico, it’s hard to go wrong with this choice. All of your accommodation, training, and meals are included at this training where you’ll be living in living on an oceanfront property in Baja Sur, just minutes away from world-class surfing beaches. If the idea of staying in a tent turns you off, just picture yourself going to bed looking at the stars, as the tents do have a part to open and see nature’s beauty in the sky!
With this training, you’ll have 180 contact hours with your instructor who has over 20 years of experience. Only 20 hours will be self-study so you can be sure that you’ll receive plenty of hands-on instruction. This training teaches vinyasa, Iyengar, and yin styles and is welcome to all levels of yoga practitioners. Yin is a bonus in a 200-hour training as it is usually included in 300-hour trainings and is an awesome skill to have for all yoga teachers. Expect to learn how to teach heart-centred yoga at a Yoga Alliance certified school and have days filled with yoga, learning, and practice from 7:30AM-9:15PM!
14 Day 200-Hour Tantra and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Akumal, Quintana Roo
This 200-hour yoga teacher training differs from others because it has a heavy focus on Tantra. This training teaches vinyasa and Hatha sequencing, where poses are held for long periods and smooth transitions allow the poses to flow together. Theory and practices are based on Kashmir Shaivaism, a Tantric philosophy, has a deep focus on prana vidya, a manipulation of the breath, and ancient techniques to purify the mind.
Your daily schedule begins at 6AM and ends at 8PM with two yoga practices daily and meditations that follow that of the path of Tandava, the dance of Shiva, among other principles of the Shivaism practice. Accommodation is in a hotel in Tulum that is dedicated to those who are doing the yoga teacher training that is certified with Yoga Alliance.
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29 Day 200-Hour Vinyasa OM Yoga Teacher Training in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
This YTT in Mexico is a great choice for those who are looking for a deep practice, for days that aren’t as long, and for those who like a bit more freedom with their food choices. While most trainings include food, this program could be cheaper as the base rate is lower since food is not included, which gives you plenty of choices for your diet during this course. Your days are shorter, from 6:30AM until 4:30PM which gives you a full evening to self-study, to explore the area, and take some me time (which is much needed during intense training such as YTT!).
It is recommended that you have practiced yoga for 2 years with 3 classes a week or are able to show your dedication to learning through this course. But as one of the most popular yoga teacher trainings in Mexico, it’s worth applying. Your training will include Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Karma yoga practices and combines elements of yoga practices which have been scattered across schools so you’ll leave with a pretty deep understanding of yoga overall.
24 Day 200-Hour Soma Yoga and Movement Teacher Training at a Permaculture Farm in Veracruz
This Mexico yoga teacher training is very immersive and a top choice for those who wish for a deep sense of community along with their training. Set on a permaculture farm, you’ll learn more than just the basics of yoga in this 200-hour training. Aside from yoga you will work with the land on the farm, enjoy community evenings, and live off-grid. The yoga taught is Hatha but focuses greatly on learning to understand your own body, what it needs, and what it likes so that you can apply your knowledge to teach others in a way that feels good for them too, since there’s not one style of yoga that suits everyone.
A bonus with this course is that you will also learn about gut health and it covers trauma-informed yoga training so that your future classes are inclusive and a safe space for all people. This is something that truly needs to be covered more in yoga teacher trainings and should not go unconsidered. This training is also Yoga Alliance certified.
18 Day 200-Hour Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Chemuyil
A Yoga Alliance certified vinyasa yoga teacher training that is open to all levels of yoga practitioners, this training covers all of your basics and more in just under 3 weeks. Vinyasa and Hatha practices are taught, where you’ll practice and learn through 2 yoga classes daily, with lectures in between on the ancient path of yoga. Your days will begin at 7:30AM and finish around 5:30PM for dinner and then free time for self-study, which is normal for yoga teacher trainings.
Your accommodation is just a 10-minute walk to the beach and has an outdoor pool to enjoy during the moments of quiet and relaxation (or to study!).
15 Day 200-Hour Transformative Yoga Teacher Training Program at Isla Vida, Isla Mujeres
Do your yoga teacher training in paradise on the stunning white-sand beaches of Isla Mujeres. Ideal for those who are short on time and can only get 2 weeks of vacation, this 15-day YTT is open to all levels of yoga practitioners who wish be able to teach Hatha yoga, or just deepen their yoga practice. The belief of this yoga teacher training is that your training should provide you with a solid base that helps you be your best self so that you can teach others to grow too. That’s why between your 2 daily yoga classes and teaching you’ll have plenty of time for reflection, conversation, and quiet time so that you can share your teachings with the world from personal experience.
All of the yoga basics including philosophy, anatomy, practices labs, and more are included, plus professional development and marketing so that you can leave your training ready to teach and begin your yoga biz!
15 Day Inspiring 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training On Beautiful Isla Mujeres
The aim of this YTT is to have you teach from personal experiences instead of memorized scripts so that you don’t sound like another yoga robot. Set on the beautiful Mexican beaches of Isla Mujeres, this training covers Vinyasa, Hatha, restorative, and yin for a truly well-rounded training that is open to all levels of yogis.
This program is designed to not just learn from movement and books, but to facilitate deep, meaningful discussions that will help you engage more with your students during your future classes or during your own practice to better understand the purpose or yoga and life and the meanings we connect to through each. Additionally, you’ll get to practice in an open-air studio enjoying the sounds of nature. Your schedule for this training runs from 6AM until 8:30PM including meals, teachings, and evening discussions.
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