FAQs

When is the trip to Costa Rica? When do we fly in and when do we fly out?

May 7th – 21st 14 nights & 15 days

·      Check-in to the retreat centre is on May 7th

·      Teacher Training runs from May 8th – May 20th

·      Check-out from the retreat centre is May 21st

·      There will be 2 days off to explore

Were are we staying in Costa Rica?

Tierra De Suenos Lodge on the East coast of Costa Rica, south of Puerto Limon

Retreat Center is 5 hours from the airport in San Jose

Christina Raskin will meet you at the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) on May 7th around 1 PM (time to be determined based on when participates are flying in)

What is the retreat centre like?

Tierra de Sunos is a rustic eco lodge in the middle of the jungle and is a 5 minute walk from the beach.

If exotic plants and animals, and unspoiled tropical beaches interest you, it doesn’t get much better than this!!!

Guests that fall instantly in love with Tierra de Sueños are nature lovers. Beach goers, adventure enthusiasts, and people who enjoy a mixed variety of food and culture.

When walking along the pebble paths upon your arrival you will quickly note that a stay at Tierra de Sueños is an experience in nature. Although just minutes away from the beach, restaurants and grocery stores, they are located in a thick jungle setting and the neighborhood uses the same alarm clock- howler monkeys who like to start the day early and roaring. There are daily flybys in the reception house of various hummingbirds battling for first dibs on the surrounding flowers and you'll often see a sloth hanging around. The sound of the jungle at night accentuates the incredible biodiversity.

What is the tuition for the 150hrs. in Costa Rica?

$2872 CAN (includes tax)

• Tuition for the 150 hr. of the 300 hr. that are held in Costa Rica.
• One manual.

What is included in the tuition?

Included in the tuition is 1 manual, the on demand training videos, live training, and observance and feedback of one of your classes upon completion of the program.

How much is room & board at the retreat center?

$1,885 US

Currency conversion rate will be based the rate on February 1st, 2023

Included

• Room and board at the retreat, double occupancy.
• All meals on days of training, high quality, locally sourced vegetarian meals including fresh juices & dessert.  Other options available on request. 

Not included

• Flight to Costa Rica
• Excursions or tours that you chose to do.
• One the 1 day off from training only breakfast will be served.  You will have the option to pay for lunch and/or dinner at the retreat center on that 1 day off from training.
• Airport transfer to and from resort after the program.  This is not included because many people decide go earlier or to stay longer after the program and arrange their own travel to and from the airport. The people that meet Christina Raskin at the airport will travel to the retreat center together. Cost of the transfer is $40 - 55, depending on the number of people in the group.
• Electives- You have 2 years to complete the electives and they are all priced differently based on the length and material of the elective.

What are my payment options?

• Non-refundable deposit- $521 (no tax) To save your spot, we have 10 spots and will probably fill up!
• Remaining tuition- There are 2 ways to pay the remaining tuition. Either:

1.   Pay $521 every month for 6 payments TOTAL (5 payments after the deposit).

2.   After the deposit is paid pay remaining tuition $2351. DUE 1 month after deposit is paid.

• Retreat center payment due February 15th, 2022.
• Last date for enrolment (if there are spots available)-  February 26th, 2022.  Payment will be due in full for tuition & retreat centre.

Is tuition refundable?

The deposit is non-refundable. All other funds are refundable up to 60 days before the course starts.

When should I purchase my flight?

The sooner you purchase your flight the better because you will get a better price. We recommend to purchase by December 2023 at the latest.

What about Covid & travel restrictions?

If travel restrictions are put in place due to COVID then the deposit will be transferable to another course date. Additional funds will be refunded up to 60 days before the retreat starts. Please review your purchase policy in regards to your flight.

I'm nervous about flying on my own. Can I fly with someone from the program?

For sure, if the scheduling works. Once you pay the deposit you will be able to join the Facebook group for the 300hr. and connect with other teachers in the program. Then, if you want, you can link up with another student that is going and purchase your flights together!

What is an average day look like?

6:00 – 6:30 AM        Morning Tea and light snack

6:30 – 9:30 AM        Morning Meditation, asana practice, and theory

9:30 – 10:15 AM      Breakfast

10:15 – 12:00 PM    Theory

12:00 – 1:00 PM      Lunch

1:00 – 5:30 PM         Theory and practicum

6:15 – 7:15 PM         Dinner

7:15 – 8:15 PM         Homework

Most session will be in the open area yoga pavilion, some practices and lecture sessions will be on the beach :)

There will be homework/reading/studying at night.  This will average about 30 – 90 minutes per evening.