Residential 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Nov 15 to Dec 12 2025
Ayampe, Ecuador
Niyama Yoga Retreats is an esteemed center of education for Yoga, Ayurveda, Yoga Teacher training, Sound Therapy, and Energy Healing has expanded its reach to tropical and pristine Ayampe, Ecuador. Our RESIDENTIAL 200 HOUR THERAPEUTIC YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM offers our clients and community at large the ability to fully immerse oneself in the Art of Self Study at our Ayampe, Ecuador Retreat Center.
During this 28 Day Teacher Training Program you will immerse yourself into the realm of Yoga Therapy under the guidance of Nicole Zornitzer, a Certified E-RYT 2000 Yoga Therapist, Ayurvedic Counselor, Sound Healer and owner of Niyama Yoga Shalas Worldwide. Couple this with the serenity of experiencing life in a tiny village nestled between the jungle and the sea in comfortable and modern accommodations by Vistamar in Ayampe
This intensive 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training enables trainees the opportunity to become educated in yoga philosophy, asanas, appropriate body alignment, anatomy and explore a more yogic / ayurvedic lifestyle in the magical land of Ayampe, Ecuador. You will enjoy and absorb the tranquility of Ayampe while learning, experiencing, sharing, and challenging yourself as we explore Traditional Therapeutic Yoga. This program is accredited by the International Yoga Alliance and is presented by a team that has a combined experience of over 50 years in the industry.
Your Yoga Teacher training experience will be transformational not only for the invaluable information learned with regards to your yoga practice but also what you will take away from spending time in Vistamar in Ayampe. This little paradise is one of the few places to have resisted the whirlwind feel of modernity. While you enjoy hot water, fast wifi, a/c, competent english speaking staff you will be transported to a space that exists on what feels like the edge of modernism. While Ayampe has a constant flow of international travelers, artists and people who are on the move in life along with diverse fresh cuisine, it still remains a village of 300 full time residents with dirt roads and forests on all sides.
With our program you get:
-Accommodations for 27 Nights
-Breakfast Monday through Friday & Snacks During the Day
-2 Family dinners per Week
What is included:
-Jungle hikes
-Tidal pool hike
-Look out hike
-Beach exploration
-Full use of the kitchen
-Concierge and coordination services from transport, to helping guests find the best places to buy food/restaurants and coordinating all other activities, bodyworks, salons or even medical tourism (save a ton on dental work, botox, ect.)
-Plan and offer group excursions.
-Photo pack
-Sound bath
-Training Manual & Access to the Curriculum, Mentorship
-1 Spa Treatment at the Spa
-Laundry Service
-All yoga classes and programs that are part of the training program in the Shala
-Access to the Ayampe gym
-Welcome gift.
What you will learn:
-Yoga Philosophy
-Anatomy
-Yoga Asana
-Deep Dive into the Yamas, Niyamas, Koshas, Kleshas
-Specialty Populations
-Ayurveda Introduction
-Yoga Nidra
-Pranayama
-Sequencing
-Chakra System
-Voice & Authority
-Marketing
Our comprehensive RYT200 training provides a solid foundation of the key concepts and philosophy behind traditional Hatha Yoga and the RYT300 advances one’s scope and ultimately enables one to work 1:1 with clients and specialty populations. Typically, our students decide to further expand their knowledge in our Yin Yoga training and Yoga Nidra training once they experience our offerings.
Exposure to our curriculum, upcoming training dates, presenters, & program details are provided after we meet with prospective students. There is an application process for all interested yogis to complete after the initial introduction. Due to our expansive caliber of trainers and intellectual property, we do reserve our program details for only those seriously considering taking this step on their journey.
At Niyama Yoga Shala we value proper education, commitment to the process, highly motivated people, respect for our leaders and mentors and lineage; therefore, we screen all prospective students to ensure we are a good fit. The journey of Therapeutic Yoga is a lifelong practice and Niyama Yoga Shala prides ourselves in the highest quality of education available.
You can also add:
– Optional lunch and dinner on weekdays.
– Half a dozen optional tour options, including weekly group tours.
– Surfboard, bike, snorkel rent
Optional excursions (with additional cost):
Optional excursions (with additional cost):
Horseback Excursions – Boat trips & Snorkeling – Scuba Dive – Freedive Course – Whale Watching (Seasonal) – Surf Class + Surf Trips – Fishing – Lava rock explorations – National Parks – Jungle excursions – Trail riding (bikes) – Motorcycle Trips – Parapente (Paraglide) – Guided Hikes – Archaeological Sites – Clay Baths – Cooking Classes – Local Cocktail Tasting Experience – Spanish Classes – Spa treatments at Mauli Spa – Wim Hof Ice Bath
What is not included:
– Airfare
– Transport Fees from/to Vistamar
– Additional Meals (not listed above)
– Additional Excursions
– Alcohol
– Travel insurance
– Additional bodywork THIS SHOULD GO UNDER WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED SECTION
*If you are interested in arriving early to settle in or stay additional nights in our slice of paradise, we are happy to accommodate for an additional fee.
