Hawaii Island Retreat Center (HIRC) offers luxury accommodations in elegant Hawaiian style in harmony with nature. Visualize a very special location of intentional peacefulness, set among towering evergreens and ocean breezes along Hawaii Island's North Kohala coast.

When you visit you quickly realize the wonder of this sacred land. Here, you can relax and unwind in gardens, wild groves, and along ancient valley trails. The 50 acres of private coastal lands provides many opportunities for light hiking, jogging, meditative walks, and quiet time in nature . The Hawaii Island Retreat Center campus includes a solar heated, salt water hot tub and infinity swimming pool, open-air patios and balconies, a private library and theatre room and wireless internet in public areas.

Hawaii Island Retreat is a leader in sustainable travel and green living.

What’s Included:

• Certification as a RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance. A solid foundation in classical Hatha Yoga – including alignment based vinyasa flow and restorative yoga within a therapeutic framework.An anatomy and biomechanically informed alignment system that helps to address common misalignments and keeps your students safe
  
  Modifications and adaptations for all bodies, including special populations such as seniors, pregnancy, and those with injuries
  
  Gain insights into your (true) nature through the wisdom of Yoga and its philosophy
  Explore breath work, mantra and meditation as tools to create vibrant health and wellbeing in your life
  Learn the art of sequencing yoga classes that honors your authentic voice and meets the needs of your student population
  
  Business of Yoga & How to Build Your Yoga Community
  
  Learn to share the practices with others in a safe and powerful way
  
  Build self-confidence and tap into your amazing potential in a supportive, nurturing environment
  
  Train with highly experienced, knowledgeable and passionate teacher

   

  Please note: This teacher training program is approved with Yoga Alliance (Y.A.) and graduates are eligible to register with Y.A. as a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-hour level (RYT-200). The therapeutic perspective & curricular components of this program are based on the instructors' registration as a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT) and not derived from their status as an E-RYT 500 with the Y.A. Registry as the Y.A. Registry does not certify therapists, solely yoga teachers

Accommodations and Pricing:

Tuition Cost 

$2497 USD includes yoga teacher training tuition, a comprehensive 200 page Yoga Teacher Training Manual, lifetime access to our 200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training content, an essential resource to support you as you move out into the world teaching yoga, and as needed mentoring after the program ends.

Housing and Food Costs (prices vary base on housing preference)

• Double Occupancy Yurts:  ($2125 USD)
• Hotel Rooms Triple ($2635 USD) Double ($3145 USD) Single ($4131 USD)