Discovering Tulum: A Haven for Yoga Teacher Training

There’s something about Tulum that stirs the soul.

Maybe it’s the ocean air, soft and salty on your skin. Maybe it’s the way the jungle hums with life, reminding you to slow down and feel. Or maybe it’s just the undeniable magic that happens when you mix yoga, community, and a whole lot of heart under the Mexican sun.

However you slice it, we’re beyond excited to share that Sama Yoga House is officially heading to Tulum, Mexico for our newest 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings + Retreats.

Why Tulum?

Because it’s equal parts sacred and vibrant. A place where ceremony and celebration coexist. A place where you can be barefoot and inspired, soft and strong, inward and expansive — all at once.

We always say that Sama trainings are more than yoga certifications — they’re portals. Portals to the truest version of yourself. To real connection. To heart-expanding community. And to places so beautiful, they change the way you move through the world.

Which is why we’re so excited to introduce our newest training & retreat destination in Tulum, Mexico. 

The Magic of This Jungle Resort

Tucked into the lush, vibrant jungle just outside of Tulum’s town center, Dora is more than just a venue — it’s an experience.

Imagine waking up to birdsong, the scent of copal drifting through the air, and the soft glow of sunlight filtering through palm trees. Your mornings begin with movement and meditation in the open-air shala, surrounded by green — where the edges between you and nature start to blur.

At Dora, everything has been crafted with intention. The resort is sustainably designed, lovingly curated, and incredibly alive. Each bungalow is a cozy, stylish haven with earthy textures, jungle views, and quiet places to rest and reflect. The on-site café serves vibrant, nourishing meals that fuel both body and soul. And the entire space pulses with the kind of calm that invites you to breathe deeper, soften, and remember who you are.

This is the kind of place where transformation feels natural. Where it’s easy to disconnect from the noise and reconnect to your purpose. Where community forms quickly and beautifully under the canopy of trees and stars.

What This Training Looks Like

Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is open to all — whether you’re dreaming of becoming a teacher, or simply want to deepen your personal practice in a supportive, soulful way.

You’ll study:

• Asana (movement) with a strong foundation in alignment, sequencing & embodied exploration

• Yoga philosophy & the roots of the practice 

• Anatomy, cueing, and how to teach with confidence & clarity

• Practice teaching, with real-time feedback and guidance

• Meditation, pranayama & daily rituals for grounding and growth
  

And because Sama means balance, this training is a mix of discipline and ease, structure and surrender, depth and play. Think: rich morning lectures followed by hammock time or a swim in the pool. Ceremonies and sound baths under the stars. Laughter, learning, and a whole lot of heart.

More Than a Training — A Soulful Retreat

We’ve woven rest and integration into every layer of this experience. Because we know: transformation doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from allowing.

Throughout the training, you’ll have time to explore Tulum’s magic — cenotes, beaches, Mayan ruins, sound journeys, and jungle adventures. You’ll share meals and stories with your cohort. You’ll stretch, sweat, laugh, cry, and grow together.

And you’ll leave not just as a certified yoga teacher — but as someone who has come home to themselves.

A Training + Retreat in One

At Sama, we believe in the power of structure and flow. This training is deeply educational, but it’s also soulful, spacious, and full of magic. You’ll leave with your Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, and also a heart that feels full and renewed.

What’s Included?

• 21 days of immersive yoga training & self-discovery

• Daily asana, philosophy, anatomy & practice teaching

• A supportive, heart-led community of teachers & seekers

• Beautiful accommodations surrounded by nature

• Cenote swims, and ancient ruins adventures

• A life-changing certification rooted in tradition, joy & embodiment

Ready to Join Us?

You don’t need to be “ready.” You just need to be curious, open, and willing to say yes to yourself.

Spots are limited and Tulum tends to fill fast — if your intuition is nudging you, we’d love to have you with us.

Next step? Head to samayogahouse.com to learn more and schedule a call to receive $150 off a retreat or $250 off a training!