yoga teacher training

A 3-week immersive Costa Rica experience that combines yoga certification, personal growth, beachand jungle living, and a supportive community all while earning your 200-hour teaching credential.

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Experience a transformational journey like no other with Rebirth Fitness Yoga’s 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training. Our unique approach, to mind, body, spirit connection and innate wisdom, blended with yogic philosophy and modern physiology, safety, and alignment. We have the perfect balance to get you confidently and immediately teaching students and deepening your own practice. Changing lives and shifting the world, one best self at a time. Join us to unlock the full potential of your yoga practice and embark on a truly one-of-a-kind journey towards self-discovery and rebirth.

Meet Kristen Birth, E-RYT 500


With more than 24 years of experience in health, fitness, and wellness, Kristen Birth brings a unique and comprehensive approach to yoga teacher training. As the founder of Rebirth Fitness Yoga and co-owner of Cabuya Lodge Yoga School, she blends yoga philosophy, fitness training, meditation, breathwork, martial arts, and holistic wellness into a transformational learning experience.

Highlights & Credentials
E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher
24+ years
in health, fitness, and wellness
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (NSCA)
Certified Health Fitness Instructor (ACSM)
Certified Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner
Certified Life CoachEFT Tapping Practitioner
2nd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, Muay Thai, and American Kickboxing
Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Professional Background
Kristen began her career as a personal trainer and wellness coach, later earning multiple first-place fitness and figure competition titles, including back-to-back Southeast States Championships. She went on to compete professionally in Ms. Fitness USA, placing among the top competitors nationally and internationally.Since becoming a registered yoga teacher in 2013, Kristen has expanded her expertise through advanced yoga training, massage therapy, meditation, martial arts, and holistic coaching. She earned her 500-hour Yoga Alliance certification in 2018 and has been training and certifying yoga teachers ever since.

Her Teaching Philosophy
Kristen believes true wellness begins when the body, mind, and spirit work together. Her mission is to help students reconnect with themselves, build confidence, and create lasting transformation—both on and off the mat.Through the Rebirth Fitness Yoga Teacher Training program, students gain the tools to teach yoga with authenticity, live with purpose, and become the best version of themselves.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Cabuya Lodge

Costa Rica • Jungle Meets Ocean • Yoga Alliance Certified

Deepen your practice, reconnect with yourself, and earn your 200-hour yoga teacher certification in one of Costa Rica's most beautiful settings. This immersive training combines yoga philosophy, anatomy, meditation, mindfulness, and hands-on teaching experience.

What's Included
✅ 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training
✅ Accommodations at Cabuya Lodge
✅ Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
✅ Vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian meal options
✅ Training materials and coursework
✅ Small-group learning environment
✅ Beach and jungle setting in Costa Rica
✅ Ongoing mentorship and support throughout the program

Why Students Choose This Program

Instead of focusing solely on advanced poses, the training emphasizes:
Safe and effective teaching
Real-world anatomy
Mindfulness and meditation
Personal transformation
Building confidence as a teacher

The goal is not just to create yoga instructors—but to help students develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the practice of yoga.

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