Packing List

What To Pack

Wondering what to pack for yoga teacher training? Keep it light and simple. You’ll spend most of your time in yoga gear! But of course, you’ll want to be prepared for the jungle and the beach as well. Below is our recommended packing list. Keep in mind the weather here is hot and humid, and mold is not uncommon. Also, when it rains…it POURS! Items may take some time to dry so try to leave anything at home that is extremely precious. There is a paid laundry service available at AmaSer which includes washing and drying. Please plan to use natural products for bath and body as we strive to be as green as possible and have a low environmental impact.

• Smaller, light daypack, fannypack or tote bag for hikes, beach walks, etc.
• Sarong or beach towel
• Your own yoga mat (if you prefer it!), but Manduka mats are provided at AmaSER studios if you prefer not to carry your own mat.
• Yoga mat sticky towel or travel mat (to cover your mat if you choose to use the AmaSer equipment, something like this)
• Comfortable lightweight yoga clothing
• Long loose pants or skirts for evenings (when the mosquitoes come out)
• Ear Plugs & eye mask if you’re a light sleeper or sleep/meditation programs and headphones (the jungle creatures can be loud at night and Costa Rica loves a good party plus you’ll be staying in a dorm setting! Don’t omit this!)
• Immune System Support (Airborne, Electrolytes, Vitamin-C; something to support you through the travel & transition)
• Thin sweater, jacket or sweatshirt if it gets chilly
• Bathing suits
• Rain jacket &/or a small travel umbrella (you can purchase umbrellas in town that are quite cheap)
• Lightweight hiking shoes or sneakers (that you don’t mind getting muddy)
• Flip flops and/or sandals
• Natural insect repellent & things like calamine, allergy medicine or afterbite if you are very sensitive to mosquitos or ants (those treatments can be hard to find here!)
• Natural Sunscreen
• Muscle rub, cream or oil to soothe your sore body!
• Any other toiletries you need (try to get natural and organic options if possible for minimal environmental impact)
• Camera
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Re-usable non-plastic water bottle (one with a filtration straw like this are a great option!)
• Re-usable non-plastic tea/coffee mug that fully seals shut (this is a great option)
• Water purifying tablets or pen – the water on-site at the retreat center is UV and sediment filtered.
• Activated Charcoal for tummy/gut stuff
• Journal / notebook
• Writing utensils and if you like also highlighters
• A small and portable item for our group altar (may be a photo, stone, feather, jewelry, some item that has significant meaning to you) – you will get this back after training
• Your graduation outfit: ALL WHITE CLOTHES requested for graduation
• Markers, chalks, highlighters or colored pencils
• Notebook or journal
• Menstrual hygiene products (period panties, menstrual cup, sponges, tampons etc) only pads and panty liners are widely available in Costa Rica so if you have a different preference be sure to bring it with you!
• If you have a severe allergy or medical condition please make sure to bring EVERYTHING you may need from home as there is no guarantee you can find the appropriate medicine here. This includes things like Epipen, Insulin etc.

For 200 Hour Programs Only:

• A photo of yourself as a child
• The required reading books in hard or digital copy

Additional Budget & Spending Money For:

• Housekeeping, bodywork or catering tips (collected at the end of your training)
• Additional snacks or goodies you may wish to try out in town
• Gifts, souvenirs or an adventure you may like to try out in your free time
• Spa treatments/massages you might like to get at the on-site spa in your free time