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Named “The Best Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica” the Marianne Wells Yoga School is more than a certification — it’s a soul-stirring journey that prepares you to teach yoga with true confidence, depth, and integrity.
Marianne has studied directly with the great masters:
- B.K.S. Iyengar (alignment, adjustments, props)
- Desikachar (yoga therapy)
- Pandit Tigunait (Tantra Yoga)
- Gurmukh (Kundalini)
- Dr. Vasant Lad (Ayurveda)
These teachings live in her bones — and it is her purpose to pass them on to you.
With over 90 retreats held around the world, Marianne creates an immersive, supportive space to deepen your practice, awaken your inner teacher, and reconnect with the radiant truth of who you are. This is a sanctuary for learning how to teach real people in real life — with clarity, compassion, and presence.
THIS 100 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IS FOR YOU IF YOU . . .
✨ Are already a teacher in another field ... and now feel the call to bring yoga into your offerings. Resorts and wellness centers worldwide are seeking yoga — this training is a gateway to teaching in beautiful destinations around the globe.
✨ Got certified online ... but realize something is missing. You crave real-world experience and personal mentorship. Marianne’s promise: “I’ll teach you how to teach anybody and everybody — all at the same time.” This is something that can only happen in real time! Remember, yoga is much more than what you see online, it's about connecting deeply with yourself and others.
✨ Need a refresher ... and a spark to reignite your passion. Come restore your spirit, embrace authenticity, and return to your teaching with renewed purpose.
✨ Want to explore yoga beyond the poses ... because you know the true teachings live beyond the mat. Yoga is 95% beyond the physical — and Marianne will guide you in how to see, feel, and teach this.
✨ Completed your 200hr YTT ... but feel uncertain about alignment. Understanding how to guide bodies safely and wisely is essential — this training gives you the tools to teach with skill and confidence.
ARE YOU READY TO BE . . .
• The best version of yourself?
Transcend asana. Discover yoga philosophy, anatomy, Ayurveda, and the rituals that bring balance to modern life.
• A standout teacher in your community?
Move beyond the cookie-cutter approach and let your uniqueness lead the way.
• Aligned with your soul’s purpose?
Live and teach from a place of wholeness — where you eat, sleep, love, breathe, move, meditate, and let go in rhythm with who you truly are, so you can bring these gifts to others.
MEET MARIANNE
From preschools to prisons, professional athletes to cancer patients, five-star resorts to YMCA basements — Marianne has taught yoga to everyone. Her depth of experience means she can guide you wherever your heart feels called to serve.
Being named “The Best Yoga Teacher Training Retreat in Costa Rica” is the result of decades of devotion. Her mission is to help you become the best version of yourself — to live the question: Why did your soul choose this body, this life, this path?
At Marianne Wells Yoga School, we go far beyond the asanas. We bring yoga and Ayurveda alive — making these ancient teachings relevant to who you are and how you live today.
Read what others have to say about Marianne Wells.
YOUR PATH AWAITS
What could be more transformative than learning in a place where turquoise waters meet white sand, and every sunrise feels like a fresh start?
This training takes place at Club Med Punta Cana, a stunning all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, with some of the world’s most soul-nourishing beaches. Let nature reset your nervous system, for yourself, for your students, and for the world.
Join us - your journey begins here.
Accredited Yoga Alliance Certification through the Marianne Wells Yoga School
Round-trip transfers to/from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) are included on May 9 and May 17. If you arrive or depart on different dates, or from a different airport, you will need to arrange your own rides
8 nights at Club Med Punta Cana - an all-inclusive, oceanfront, high-energy, luxury resort
All meals, drinks and alcohol are included, so you can just relax and enjoy!
Pre attendance anatomy before training
Your enrollment is divided into 3 payments: 1 deposit of $500 USD; and 2 equally divided for remaining payments.
You will fly into the PUJ airport
Club Med Punta Cana has a wonderful ocean front spa! You will love it!!
Not expected, but always appreciated
While there are some fun off-resort activities, the resort itself is so packed with activities you won’t want to leave!
Welcome to your yoga teacher training!
• Arrive to the PUJ airport
• Transfers are included - Fit Bodies will coordinate the details with you based on your flight arrival
• Arrive & check in at Club Med Punta Cana
• Find your room, unpack, get to know the property
• Welcome reception, dinner - Join us at 5 pm and let the magic begin
Our first day together!
• Morning Yoga Practice
• Breakfast
• Asana Anatomy Workshop
• Lunch
• Afternoon "you time"
• Yoga Philosophy Conversation
• Dinner
Our second day together!
• Morning Yoga Practice
• Breakfast
• Asana Anatomy Workshop
• Lunch
• Afternoon "you time"
• Yoga Philosophy Conversation
• Dinner
Our third day together!
• Morning Yoga Practice
• Breakfast
• Asana Anatomy Workshop
• Lunch
• Afternoon "you time"
• Yoga Philosophy Conversation
• Dinner
Our fourth day together!
• Morning Yoga Practice
• Breakfast
• Asana Anatomy Workshop
• Lunch
• Afternoon "you time"
• Yoga Philosophy Conversation
• Dinner
Our fifth day together!
• Morning Yoga Practice
• Breakfast
• Asana Anatomy Workshop
• Lunch
• Afternoon "you time"
• Yoga Philosophy Conversation
• Dinner
Our sixth day together!
• Morning Yoga Practice
• Breakfast
• Asana Anatomy Workshop
• Lunch
• Afternoon "you time"
• Yoga Philosophy Conversation
• Dinner
Our seventh day together!
• Sunrise Photo Shoot
• Breakfast
• Student Teaching
• Lunch
• Afternoon "you time"
• Certification Celebration
• Dinner
Thank you!
• Farewell breakfast
• Check out of the resort by 10 am
• Transfers are included - Fit Bodies will coordinate the details with you based on your flight departure
Fit Bodies excels to offer retreats featuring experts in wellness, fitness & sports. With three decades of developing resort fitness to impact travel on global scale - Fit Bodies teaching vacations takes pros globally to enjoy luxury vacations while sharing wellness with resort guests. Fit Bodies Retreats are thoughtfully organized for active gatherings around wellness combined with independent vacation enjoyment.
