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2 – 22 February, 2027
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Dos Mangas, Ecuador
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200h - Yoga Alliance International
Learn an elegant and modern approach to the ancient tradition of yoga
Yoga Rahasya is a process of study and transformation that offers you not only the clear tools for your development, but also an extraordinary pedagogy for the transmission of the teaching of Yoga.
Presented by Gustavo Plaza (Arjuna), this training prepares you to acquire a solid and deep knowledge of the science of Yoga from a practical and objective approach.
The Yoga Rahasya Transformation Training Program is an intensive teacher training in the vastness of the method of Yoga.
It is 21 residential days of growth, study and transformation.
What will you learn in the training?
The objective of the Yoga Rahasya Transformation Training Program is to teach future yoga teachers the practical application of concrete methods for their own realization and personal development, so that, once trained, they can transmit the knowledge not only from an academic understanding, but from their own evolution and inner comprehension.
- History of yoga. What is yoga?
- Ethical and philosophical principles of yoga
- Classical and traditional schools
- Prana and energy
- Laws of Karma
- Dharma
- Vehicles of the Being (physical, astral and causal body)
- Concentration and meditation
- The art of relaxation
- Yoga nidra
- Mantra and meditation
- Chakras and Kundalini
- The science of Kriya-Yoga
- Qualities of breathing and its dynamics
- Study and practice of Pranayama
- Hatha Yoga and its authentic practice
- Asana and its variations
- Principles of Asana
- Physical and energetic alignment
- Adjustments and directions of action
- Guidelines for organizing yoga classes
- Transmission of the teaching
What to expect from this training?
The methodology of the Yoga Rahasya Transformation Training Program is based on the ancient tradition of Parampara; that is, the transmission of knowledge from teacher to student, together with the academic support of the studies carried out on yoga in the scientific fields, both physiological and psychological and spiritual.
Our program is endorsed by the Yoga Alliance International and the World Yoga Federation, with recognition in India, the United States, Europe and Latin America.
The teacher training course of Yoga Rahasya combines theory with intensive practices of asana, pranayama and meditation.
In Dos Mangas, Ecuador
The Yoga Rahasya Transformation Training Program takes place in Ecuador, in the village of Dos Mangas, Santa Elena Peninsula, at the Radha Krishna Vatika Ashram. Accommodation is in a beautiful guesthouse very close to the Ashram.
- Shared rooms with private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Hot water
- Swimming pool
- Just a 10-min. walk from the Ashram
- 5 km from the beach
Our teachers
Gustavo Plaza (Arjuna)
Gustavo is an experienced Yoga and orientalism master devoted to teaching around the world.
A direct disciple of Father César Dávila, he has received inspiration and personal teaching directly from other great masters, especially from Sri Swami Veda Bharati of the Himalayas and Sri Sadhu Maharaja.
With more than 30 years of experience, Gustavo's cheerful character and charismatic personality make his classes close and warm, so that students of any level can enjoy and progress in their yoga practice thanks to his deep knowledge.
His classes are a source of light and inspiration.
Cintamani
Passionate about nature and a biologist by profession, Cintamani has spent more than 20 years on the path of yoga. She devoted herself fully to the Yoga philosophy of life inspired by her guide Andrei Ram, and studied Ayurvedic Therapy and Nutrition under Dr. Jorge Luis Berra and Lic. Rossana Molho.
She is a disciple of Sri Sadhu Maharaja and of Swami Veda Bharati, from whom she received direct guidance and initiation.
An educator by vocation, a lover of art and kirtan, her melodious voice is a gift of healing and inner awakening. A spiritual warrior connected to Mother Earth, her workshops are characterized by their clarity, objectivity and practical spirit.
Caridad Ponce
Caridad Ponce has more than 20 years of personal practice and 16 years of experience as a yoga teacher. She directs the Shantaya Centro de Yoga community in Quito, Ecuador.
She certified in the United States in Iyengar Yoga and Anusara, deepening over several years in both methodologies.
She completed the Yoga Rahasya TTP program with Gustavo Plaza, her main guide and mentor for more than a decade, and in 2017 she travelled to India where she received initiation in the tradition of the masters of the Himalayas at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama.
In addition, she holds a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Favaloro University (Argentina), with a specialty in eating behaviour.
Ekadasi Devi Dasi
Eka is a graphic designer with experience in audiovisual editing and post-production, editorial layout and teaching practice.
She has been a practitioner of hatha yoga since 2015 and an instructor of yoga for children and adults since 2017.
Already a certified hatha yoga teacher for children, she met in Nicaragua the one who would later become her master, Gustavo Plaza (Arjuna). She has been a certified Yoga Rahasya teacher since 2021.
Sati Devi Dasi
Sati Devi Dasi (Cecilia Angulo) holds a degree in early childhood education. Dedicated to theatre for 15 years, she is currently the art and education coordinator of Contrato Social por la Educación, focused on working through law for the right to quality education in rural and marginal urban areas. She has been a yoga practitioner since 2013.
A certified teacher of the Yoga Rahasya method, she is an active part of yoga trainings and offers courses, classes and workshops in the city of Quito, accompanying people in their discovery along this path.
I'm ready!
All options include:
- Registration
- 200h of training
- Teacher's manual
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - ovo-lacto vegetarian.
EARLY BIRD
discount
$3.000
- Registration deadline: 30 June, 2026.
- Accommodation (2 to 22 February, 2027).
- To register you must pay 100% of the price in full.
Full
training
$3.500
- Accommodation (2 to 22 February, 2027).
- To register and reserve your place, you must pay $1.000 as an advance deposit.
- The balance ($2.500) must be paid before 1 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do the training without being a yoga teacher or having an interest in teaching?
Yes. Our training is a process of outer and inner transformation, which is why we call it the Yoga Rahasya Transformation Training Program and not a “teacher training” program. This program is focused on your own personal development on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. We firmly believe that only a person who has gone through a process of practice and personal transformation is truly capable of transmitting the teaching of Yoga.
I already have a 200h or 500h yoga teacher training from another school or style. Will I learn new things?
Yoga Rahasya is an elegant and modern approach to the ancient tradition of Yoga that encompasses an understanding and effectiveness that other teacher trainings are unaware of.
You can consider this training as an update, an advanced-level course that completes and complements your studies on Yoga.
Although it is open to all levels, our students are usually yoga teachers with 200h, 300h, 500h or more trainings, who come to feel that the study of yoga is forever and that there is much to learn.
It is very likely that a large percentage of what we teach will be completely new to you. Few trainings have our scope.
You can consider this training as an update, an advanced-level course that completes and complements your studies on Yoga.
Although it is open to all levels, our students are usually yoga teachers with 200h, 300h, 500h or more trainings, who come to feel that the study of yoga is forever and that there is much to learn.
It is very likely that a large percentage of what we teach will be completely new to you. Few trainings have our scope.
Are there any prerequisites to do this training?
Yes. To do the course it is a requirement to have at least 1 year of practice.
For those students who wish to receive their Yoga teacher certificate, a minimum of 2 years of practice is required.
Most of our enrolled students are usually Yoga teachers (300h or 500h) who want to deepen their studies, knowledge and understanding.
For those students who wish to receive their Yoga teacher certificate, a minimum of 2 years of practice is required.
Most of our enrolled students are usually Yoga teachers (300h or 500h) who want to deepen their studies, knowledge and understanding.
Is this a Hatha Yoga training?
Yes. However, although this training includes an extensive curriculum of work on asana and alignment, it also focuses on various aspects and refinements of Bhakti, Tantra, Dhyana Yoga and the vast psycho-physiological and psycho-mental world of Yoga.
What is the cost of the course?
The total cost of the course is $3.500.
Does this price include meals and accommodation?
Yes, this price includes meals and accommodation in rooms shared with other students.
The price of this course includes 3 vegetarian meals daily from Monday to Friday, and breakfast on Saturday. After breakfast on Saturday our kitchen will be closed until breakfast on Monday.
The price of this course includes 3 vegetarian meals daily from Monday to Friday, and breakfast on Saturday. After breakfast on Saturday our kitchen will be closed until breakfast on Monday.
Will I have free time during the training?
Yes, you will have free time for a few hours each day.
In addition, it is important that you know that the study week runs from Tuesday to Sunday morning. The free days are Sunday afternoon and all day Monday.
Sunday will have 2 class sessions: one before breakfast and one after breakfast. Once the last class on Sunday is over, you will be free until Tuesday morning.
In addition, it is important that you know that the study week runs from Tuesday to Sunday morning. The free days are Sunday afternoon and all day Monday.
Sunday will have 2 class sessions: one before breakfast and one after breakfast. Once the last class on Sunday is over, you will be free until Tuesday morning.
What are the class days and times?
In this YRTTP February 2027 cycle, the study week runs from Tuesday to Sunday (starting Monday 2 February). The free days are Sunday afternoon and all day Monday.
We suggest you arrive at the place 1 day before (on Monday 1 February).
Classes and practices run from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm from Tuesday to Saturday.
On Sunday you will have 2 class sessions: one before breakfast and one after breakfast. Once the last class on Sunday is over, you will be free until Tuesday morning.
The approximate daily schedule is:
7:00 am – 9:30 am Class
9:30 am – 10:30 am Breakfast
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Class
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Class
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner
On Sundays classes run until 1:30 pm, and Mondays are free.
We suggest you arrive at the place 1 day before (on Monday 1 February).
Classes and practices run from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm from Tuesday to Saturday.
On Sunday you will have 2 class sessions: one before breakfast and one after breakfast. Once the last class on Sunday is over, you will be free until Tuesday morning.
The approximate daily schedule is:
7:00 am – 9:30 am Class
9:30 am – 10:30 am Breakfast
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Class
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Class
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner
On Sundays classes run until 1:30 pm, and Mondays are free.
What is the dress code and clothing recommendations?
In February in Dos Mangas (Ecuador) the weather is very warm and sunny. It is summer and beach season in the area, so we suggest wearing comfortable clothing, yoga leggings, exercise tops and similar.
For the opening day of the course, and the closing and graduation day, we ask you for white clothing — simple and fresh and of a less informal cut — perhaps a simple cotton dress, cotton trousers and blouse (low necklines are NOT recommended for this occasion).
For the opening day of the course, and the closing and graduation day, we ask you for white clothing — simple and fresh and of a less informal cut — perhaps a simple cotton dress, cotton trousers and blouse (low necklines are NOT recommended for this occasion).
Are the meals vegetarian or vegan?
The meals are ovo-lacto-vegetarian. We will always offer vegan options, but remember that it is a set daily menu — there is no à la carte option. If you have particular needs you must make arrangements on your own and privately.
It is a good idea to bring your own healthy snacks — fruit, nuts, wholegrain biscuits, peanut butter, etc. — in case at any point you need a little more food.
The portions are measured to keep a light stomach in the face of an intense program of practice and exercises.
It is a good idea to bring your own healthy snacks — fruit, nuts, wholegrain biscuits, peanut butter, etc. — in case at any point you need a little more food.
The portions are measured to keep a light stomach in the face of an intense program of practice and exercises.
Where does the training take place?
The training takes place at the Radha Krishna Vatika Ashram, in Dos Mangas (Manglaralto – Santa Elena), in Ecuador.
Accommodation is in a beautiful guesthouse located a 10-minute walk away, Hostería Arandú. It has shared rooms with private bathroom, a pool and gardens.
Accommodation is in a beautiful guesthouse located a 10-minute walk away, Hostería Arandú. It has shared rooms with private bathroom, a pool and gardens.
How can I get to the training location?
If you are coming from abroad (you arrive in Guayaquil):
* From the airport, take a taxi/Uber to the Terminal Terrestre (bus station).
* Take a CLP (Libertad Peninsular) bus towards Montañita or Manglaralto (~3h) (the ticket price is approximately $7).
* Get off at Manglaralto (recommended).
* Take a taxi to: Dos Mangas – Hostería Arandú km 5 (15–20 min).
If you are coming from another province:
* Arrive in Guayaquil.
* Take a CLP bus to Montañita.
* Get off at Manglaralto.
* Taxi to Dos Mangas – km 5.
If you are coming from Guayaquil:
* Go to the Terminal Terrestre.
* Take a CLP bus direct to Montañita (~3h).
* Get off at Manglaralto.
* Taxi to Dos Mangas – Hostería Arandú km 5.
For the last stretch, tell the taxi: "Dos Mangas, Hostería Arandú, km 5"
We can also help you arrange a private taxi from Guayaquil to Dos Mangas (prices range from $80-$100).
* From the airport, take a taxi/Uber to the Terminal Terrestre (bus station).
* Take a CLP (Libertad Peninsular) bus towards Montañita or Manglaralto (~3h) (the ticket price is approximately $7).
* Get off at Manglaralto (recommended).
* Take a taxi to: Dos Mangas – Hostería Arandú km 5 (15–20 min).
If you are coming from another province:
* Arrive in Guayaquil.
* Take a CLP bus to Montañita.
* Get off at Manglaralto.
* Taxi to Dos Mangas – km 5.
If you are coming from Guayaquil:
* Go to the Terminal Terrestre.
* Take a CLP bus direct to Montañita (~3h).
* Get off at Manglaralto.
* Taxi to Dos Mangas – Hostería Arandú km 5.
For the last stretch, tell the taxi: "Dos Mangas, Hostería Arandú, km 5"
We can also help you arrange a private taxi from Guayaquil to Dos Mangas (prices range from $80-$100).
Are the study books and manuals included in this price?
No. You must purchase on your own the books that are requested, as well as the manuals.
How can I register?
To register and reserve your place, you must pay a deposit of $1.000 in advance.
However, in the case of the early-payment discount (early bird), it must be paid in full at the moment of registration in order to obtain that discount (until 1 October 2026).
Get in touch with us at +593 99 499 1845 (phone or WhatsApp) or at info@yogarahasya.com.
However, in the case of the early-payment discount (early bird), it must be paid in full at the moment of registration in order to obtain that discount (until 1 October 2026).
Get in touch with us at +593 99 499 1845 (phone or WhatsApp) or at info@yogarahasya.com.
Can I pay this amount through a work exchange?
No. Our teachers are professionals devoted in body, soul and heart to the study, practice and teaching of Yoga for many years, investing time, resources and money, in order to then make this knowledge and experience accessible to students.
We encourage you to make an ardent commitment and to value what you are receiving.
We encourage you to make an ardent commitment and to value what you are receiving.
What type of certificate is given at the end of the course and under what endorsement?
Your certificate is "Yoga Alliance International Certified Yoga Instructor 200h" endorsed by World Yoga Federation and Yoga Alliance International.
Can I arrive 3 or 4 days after the start of the training if I have a problem with my flight, transport or personal life?
No. The maximum time you can miss is 1 day. If for some reason you do not arrive on the opening date of the course (day 1), you have the option of arriving up to the second day. If you wished to attend the course after day 2, you will not be received. If you have paid the full training, you will have to reschedule for the next date of the next course.
If I do the training, will I be given the diploma and certificate to be recognized as a teacher?
Being a Yoga teacher is a responsibility. If you fulfil the requirements of study, practice and commitment, you will most likely receive your diploma.
However, teachers will have to examine your case to confirm the issuance of your title. Paying for the course is not a guarantee of being recognized as a teacher. Yoga is not a commercial transaction. If you fulfil your dharma (duty) and are truly a dedicated student, then it is certain that you will obtain your diploma.
However, teachers will have to examine your case to confirm the issuance of your title. Paying for the course is not a guarantee of being recognized as a teacher. Yoga is not a commercial transaction. If you fulfil your dharma (duty) and are truly a dedicated student, then it is certain that you will obtain your diploma.
If I cannot attend, is there a refund?
No. The deposit of your payments will not be refunded under any circumstances. However, you will be able to reschedule your agenda to take the course on a later date with a price adjustment (more or less) if that is the case.
What do you recommend bringing in your luggage?
Requested study texts and books
Yoga mat, a small towel for sweat, and accessories you think you may need. Although there is material at the ashram, it may be a good idea to bring your own material that you are used to.
Water bottle.
Clothing to practise Hatha-Yoga (shorts, t-shirts, tops – the weather is quite hot and humid, so the cooler your clothing, the better).
Beach clothes, swimsuit, towel and sandals for the beach and/or the pool.
Comfortable clothing for walks, trainers, backpack, etc.
Sunscreen. The sun is very intense at this time of year and, although you will not spend much time near the sea, it is important to have it on hand.
Insect repellent (the gardens surrounding the training spaces, in summer, are the habitat of mosquitoes and insects).
Personal hygiene items.
Yoga mat, a small towel for sweat, and accessories you think you may need. Although there is material at the ashram, it may be a good idea to bring your own material that you are used to.
Water bottle.
Clothing to practise Hatha-Yoga (shorts, t-shirts, tops – the weather is quite hot and humid, so the cooler your clothing, the better).
Beach clothes, swimsuit, towel and sandals for the beach and/or the pool.
Comfortable clothing for walks, trainers, backpack, etc.
Sunscreen. The sun is very intense at this time of year and, although you will not spend much time near the sea, it is important to have it on hand.
Insect repellent (the gardens surrounding the training spaces, in summer, are the habitat of mosquitoes and insects).
Personal hygiene items.
Contact us
If you would like more information about the training, write to us and we will reply as soon as possible.
