Yoga and Transformational Inner Work Facilitation Intensive

Included: 7 nights of accommodation, all meals, all taxes, transformational inner work with Seane, extensive pre-trip assistance 

Not Included: airfare, airport transfers, travel insurance, gratuities, spa treatments

This weeklong Intensive is for yoga teachers, facilitators, and devoted practitioners who are ready to deepen their relationship to both their inner landscape and their capacity to lead from an authentic, embodied place.

It’s for those who feel called to explore transformational inner work—not just as a personal practice, but as a foundation for spiritual growth, emotional resilience, and soul-aligned leadership.

This isn’t about perfecting how you teach or hold space. It’s about becoming more honest, more intuitive, and more connected to the truth of who you are—so that everything you offer comes from that place.

Because of the depth of this work, it’s important that participants come with a level of emotional maturity, self-awareness, and personal responsibility. This Intensive is best suited for individuals who are grounded, open-hearted, and spiritually curious—people who have experience navigating their inner world and are already engaging in practices like therapy, journaling, or other forms of emotional self-care.

You don’t have to be “healed” or have it all figured out—but you do need to be willing to self-regulate, reflect honestly, and take responsibility for your own process.

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a space-holder longing to guide with more presence, clarity, and heart—this retreat is a sacred container to do the deep work. The kind that liberates your voice, clarifies your purpose, and strengthens your ability to serve with integrity and compassion.

This is the methodology that has shaped my teaching—and continues to shape me. It’s not a technique or a formula. It’s a soul-deep, multidimensional process that weaves together the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual layers of our being.

It asks us to turn inward—toward the narratives we’ve inherited, the wounds we’ve carried, and the protective patterns we’ve internalized to survive. It’s not always easy. It’s often messy. But it’s honest. And it’s liberating.

Transformational Inner Work is rooted in shadow work, trauma sensitivity, and somatic healing. It’s grounded in the nervous system, anchored in spiritual maturity, and committed to truth. Through movement, breath, ritual, and prayer, we learn to meet the parts of ourselves shaped by pain—with compassion, accountability, and care.

In facilitation, this inner work isn’t optional—it’s essential. Because the more intimate we are with our own fear, grief, control, and projection, the more capable we become of holding space for others. It helps us teach from presence—not performance. To lead from soul, not strategy. And to honor each moment with depth, discernment, and love.

This Intensive is about developing the skills to become a safe, soulful, and skillful guide. You’ll learn how to:

• Observe the body with compassionate precision
• Understand the nervous system and create safety through breath and movement
• Guide the emotional process without fixing, rescuing, or bypassing
• Sequence classes that support psychological integration and spiritual transformation
• Use your voice and presence as instruments of connection and healing
• Navigate projection, boundaries, and power dynamics with clarity and integrity
• Integrate mysticism, prayer, and ritual in ways that are authentic, inclusive, and true

Through daily practice, honest inquiry, group process, and sacred discussion, we’ll explore facilitation not just as a craft—but as a spiritual path. A way to serve. A way to lead. A way to live.

This isn’t about becoming someone else’s version of a good teacher.
It’s about becoming more of who you already are—and leading from that place.

Yes! This Intensive is eligible for 35 to 75 continuing education hours (CEUs) with Yoga Alliance, depending on your level of participation.

• 35 hours are earned through the in-person Intensive at Blue Spirit.
• Up to 40 additional hours are available through the on-demand Vinyasa Flow for the Body & Beyond course and optional homework.

To receive credit, you’ll manually submit your hours as a “non-YACEP” course through Yoga Alliance.

The accommodations at Blue Spirit Costa Rica offer a serene and inspiring setting perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Thoughtfully designed to support rest and renewal, rooms range from eco-friendly options nestled in the jungle to ocean-view suites with modern comforts. Surrounded by lush nature and infused with the spirit of mindful living, Blue Spirit provides an atmosphere of simplicity, beauty, and tranquility—ideal for deep practice and personal transformation.

At International Yoga, we strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance to protect yourself and your investment. Unexpected events—such as personal emergencies, political or environmental factors, health issues, or weather-related disruptions—can arise and may prevent or interrupt your travel plans. Note that because we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy, you will be responsible for 100% of any costs associated with the cancellation or interruption of your retreat should you choose not to purchase travel insurance. 

While we do not provide recommendations for specific policies, we suggest exploring options through the reputable travel insurance aggregator, InsureMyTrip. They can help you find a provider and policy that best suits your needs. For maximum coverage, we advise purchasing travel insurance within 7–10 days of placing your initial deposit.

You will book your international flights into and out of Liberia International airport (Code: LIR). It takes approximately two hours to get from the airport to Blue Spirit.

No, there are no group airfares, as we will have people joining us from all over the US, with some arriving early, some arriving late, some using miles, etc. We are happy to provide guidance and review any itineraries you find. Please contact us before purchasing flights, and as always, travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Airport transfers are not included in the price of your trip, however, we will collect your arrival and departure information and coordinate transportation on your behalf. We will advise on exact costs as we get closer to departure but it is typically about $65 - $70 per person.

We get hundreds of travelers each year who go on retreat alone. If you are traveling without a friend or partner, but prefer to share your room, we will do our best to match you with another traveler of the same gender. If for some reason, we are not able to match you with a roommate, a single supplement will apply.

If you prefer to have your own private room, a single supplement will apply.

No, US citizens do not requrie a visa to travel to Costa Rica. Citizen of the US, Canada, and Panama may enter Costa Rica with a passport that remains valid at least 6 months after your travel date.

Your stay at the retreat center includes three delicious, consciously prepared, vegetarian meals each day. Fresh, locally caught fish will also be served a few times during the week. The daily lunch and dinner buffet includes a Pure Food Option, which offers greens, grains, and legumes without oils or seasonings. This retreat center purchases food from local farmers and organic produce when available.

There are no required vaccinations for travel to Costa Rica. However, there are some recommended vaccinations given by the CDC. To see the complete list of what is recommended, please visit the CDC Website and consult with your primary care physician to make a decision on what is best for you.  

Attendance varies from trip to trip, but 25-35 attendees is average for this trip.

A $1000 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on the trip. The final balance payment is due by December 11, 2025. If you cancel before the final balance deadline we will refund any payments you have made, minus the non-refundable deposit. If you do not complete the payment by December 11, 2025, the card on file will be automatically charged your remaining balance on that date to secure your space on the retreat, unless we have advised otherwise. If you register for the trip after December 11, 2025, the full payment amount is due upon registration. As stated in our Terms & Conditions, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable after December 11, 2025. International Yoga must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.