200-hr / 300-hr Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Mentorship Programs & Retreats
Welcome to B.A.Y. Lifestyle Yoga School
After years of teaching yoga classes, over 5000 teaching hours, and taking over 1000 hours of training, Johanna realized that many of these programs failed to bring home the true essence and meaning of the practice of Yoga. In 2018, she was given an opportunity by the BAY Club Organization in California to develop a program that would be comprehensive enough and unique to the BAY Club brand.
And so B.A.Y. (Beyond Asana Yoga) Lifestyle was born. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the program was not implemented by the BAY Clubs, and therefore became one of the staples of our lifestyle brand, joining our ELM coaching program to bring the philosophy of…
Yoga is the lessening of the constant shifts and fluctuations of our thoughts and mind
– Patanjali
To create alignment and a share a higher state of joy and vibration with everyone that we meet…
Welcome to living a B.A.Y. lifestyle, learning to incorporate yoga beyond the mat and into the way we live our and approach our entire lives!
If you are looking to expand your knowledge of yoga, incorporate a yoga lifestyle or desire to become a yoga teacher and share the practice with others then look no further! At B.A.Y Lifestyle – Beyond Asana Yoga School, we offer a Yoga Alliance certified program and bring in experts from Puerto Rico, India, United States and Costa Rica as faculty for our 200 and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Our retreat style programs are offered from our home base in Puerto Rico and also in international locations such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Ireland.
Our 200 and 300 hour yoga certification offers a rich curriculum that allows students to deepen their personal practice, understand the lifestyle and philosophy of yoga at a deeper level, and develop the confidence and skills required to lead others in the practice of yoga.
Although our school is based out of Puerto Rico, you can join us internationally in one of our many retreat style YTT’s!
Our Expert Trainers
Johanna Godinez
Johanna Godinez is the founder of B.A.Y. Lifestyle. She stepped on the mat for the first time more than 15 years ago when she found herself at a crossroad in which Yoga illuminated the path. Her purpose now is to share the ancient knowledge and philosophy that has been around for thousands of years as a way to ignite in others self-exploration and enlightenment in this beautiful experience of life. As an E-RYT500 YACEP her passion is sharing not only the knowledge of Yoga, but the path to living Yoga beyond the mat.
Manjeet Mathur
Manjeet Mathur began his self-awareness path in 2009. His approach to Yoga believes that the practice can be personalized for everyone. His highest purpose is to create Space and Peace in his daily life and invite others to also keep choosing their Higher Self, Intuition and Connectedness with all that exists. Manjeet’s passion for Yoga has led him to becoming the face of a Modern Mystic Yogi – grounded in self practice and also embracing life and the joys it offers.
Nicole Quiñones
Nicole Quiñones has been a part of B.A.Y. Lifestyle since graduating from our program in August of 2022. She has been practicing Yoga for over 8 years and has been leading Moon Circles for over 5 years. She desires to continue sharing the practice of Yoga and currently leads various classes and events throughout Puerto Rico.
Nippun Sharmaa
Nippun Sharmaa has been a Vedic Scholar since 2005. Specializing in Mudras, Mantras and Pranayama techniques, he has been a Chakras and Self-connection Coach since 2019, helping individuals better know themselves and take care of themselves through ancient yogic practices. He currently administrates the Chakra Awakening Community, a Facebook group with over 4100 members.
B.A.Y. Lifestyle 200hr Beyond Asana Yoga Teacher Training Retreat
hosted by Anamaya Retreat Center in Montezuma, Costa Rica
Anamaya Center 3-week YTT Retreat in Montezuma, Costa Rica
June 3- 24, 2023
When you come to an immersion like this, it can be incredibly powerful. Join us for 3 weeks in the Jungle of Montezuma, Costa Rica and experience an immersive training where you have the opportunity to give yoga your complete focus. Here, where you are not distracted by your daily life, you can create an outcome and obtain a skill level beyond what any other training can offer you.
Whether you want to become a yoga teacher, or simply want to deepen your practice, you’ll find immersing yourself in this way gives you an incredible experience. All expenses paid, this training will be one to remember!
Sign up directly through Anamaya at the link above and don’t forget to tell them you are contacting them through our site and are coming directly from our school!
B.A.Y. Lifestyle 200hr Beyond Asana Yoga Teacher Online
& Retreat in Training Puerto Rico (En Español)
Horas por Zoom Julio 31 – Agosto 11, 2023 de 5:30-9pm EST
Presencial En Puerto Rico Agosto 19 – Spetiembre 3, 2023
Este curso de 200 horas cuenta con horas online y tiempo presencial en este retiro para certificarte como maestro de yoga y aprender a incorporar esto principios de una forma más intencional. Este retiro nos ofrece un currículo que te ayudará a mejorar tu practica personal, y entender mejor el estilo de vida y la filosofía a un nivel más autentico. Durante el tiempo en Puerto Rico desarrollaras las herramientas para iluminar a otros en el poder de incorporar la practica en sus vidas. Este entrenamiento híbrido le provee a estudiantes la flexibilidad de estar menos días presencial, pero tener el tiempo necesario para entender como ser buenos maestros. Cubrimos temas sobre la filosofía, historia, la base de la práctica, y el linaje online y nos envolvemos en Puerto Rico con toda la práctica que necesitamos para entender como evolucionar la práctica de asana, pranayama, meditación y técnicas para enseñar.
Para registrarte, escoge si nos visitas o si vienes acá en la mañana y te regresas a tu hogar en la tarde. Una vez te registres, recibirás un email con la documentación necesaria, los pdf’s para leer y los materiales requeridos durante esta experiencia. También tendrás la habilidad de contactarnos con preguntas y podrás venir a compartir con nosotros en nuestros eventos mensuales.
La parte online comienza Julio 31 de 5:30pm a 9pm EST y concluye Agosto 11. Tendrás esa semana para entregar las asignaturas de la porción online antes de llegar a Puerto Rico el 19 de Agosto. La parte en Puerto Rico comienza el 20 de Agosto a las 6:30am y termina el 2 de Septiembre con una actividad de graduación en la tarde.
B.A.Y. Lifestyle 300hr YTT Adventure Retreat in Bali
Join us for this Yoga Alliance certified 300 hour YTT experience in Bali
September 29 – October 22, 2023
Ready to take your teaching or practice to the next level? Join us in Bali October 2023 and complete your 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training. This Yoga Alliance Certified program will be sure to improve your understanding of yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy, sequencing, and give you the ability to elevate your career and your lifestyle.
Join us for 3 weeks Kuta, and experience an immersive training. During your time in Bali you will have the opportunity to give yoga your complete focus and become immersed in the beautiful Indonesian culture. Here, where you are not distracted by your daily life, you can create an outcome and obtain a skill level beyond what any other training can offer you.
See you in October!
B.A.Y. Lifestyle Hybrid 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Join us for this Yoga Alliance certified YTT experience 40 hours onlin and 2 weeks in Cupey, PR
January 22 – March 3, 2024
The impact of the yoga philosophy and incorporating a yoga lifestyle goes way beyond the strength and flexibility you obtain in your physical body The greates impact is the clarity and understanding that you have in your mind. Join us in Puerto Rico in 2024 and complete your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. You dont need to want to become a teacher to take advantage of this Yoga Alliance Certified program; you can join us if you desire to improve your understanding of yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy, sequencing, or to elevate your mindset and your lifestyle, with an opportunity to incorporate a new modality into your business if you so desire.
Join us forn 2 weeks online and 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, and experience an immersive experience that has the potential to change the way you experience your life. During your time in Puerto Rico can be immersed, without distractions from daily life. Join us and discover how these ancient teaching can elevate your life!
See you in Puerto Rico!
B.A.Y. Lifestyle 300hr Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training Online & in Nicaragua
Join us for this Yoga Alliance certified 300 hour YTT experience, 50 hours online and 3 weeks in Nicaragua
September 28 – October 19, 2024
If you are ready to take your teaching or yoga practice to the next level, ioin us in Nicaragua October 2024 and complete your 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training. This Yoga Alliance Certified program will be sure to improve your understanding of yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy, sequencing, and give you the clarity and understanding that you require to elevate the state of your life.
Join us forn 2 weeks online and 3 weeks in Nicaragua and experience an immersive experience that has the potential to change the way you experience your life. During your time in Nicaragua you can become immersed, without distractions from daily life. Join us and discover how these ancient teaching can elevate your life!
More details coming soon!
B.A.Y. Lifestyle Monthly Workshops
Join us for our monthly workshops and experience various apects of the yoga practice.
2/12 – Yoga & The Chakras: The practice and daily applications
3/19 – Living a Yoga Lifestyle: Understanding Yoga as a way of life
4/23 – Pranayama & Daily Life: Pranayama practices & our energy
5/21 – New Moon w/ Nicole & Kasey: The moon cycles & our being
6/25 – Sound Healing with Jen & Nicole: Sound, frequency, and their effects
August – 4 week series – Incorporating a Yoga Lifestyle
10/8 – Meditation: Our thoughts & creating stillness of the mind
11/5 – The Yoga Sutras: A deep dive into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
12/3 – Asana: Your body and the poses of yoga
1/21 – Self-Reflection & Gratitude: How it changes our mindset and how we experience life
