YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga
🏆 Top Rated 2026
RYS 200

YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga

Bajo Boquete, Provincia de Chiriquí, Panama
Verified by OYP Since 2002 · 24 yrs Synced Apr 2026
★★★★★
4.61 95 verified student reviews
Online trainingScholarships availableWork exchange program
Founded
2016
Designations
RYS 200
Trainers
3
Languages
English, Spanish

About YiA International School of Personal Transfor…

Headquartered in Bajo Boquete, Provincia de Chiriquí, Panama, YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga is listed in the official Yoga Alliance RYS directory. YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga is currently registered as RYS 200 with Yoga Alliance. With 95 verified Yoga Alliance reviews and an average rating of 4.61, YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga has a substantial review history. Instruction covers Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga. The lead team includes 3 trainers listed in the Yoga Alliance directory. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Non-residential formats let local students commute in. Upcoming program dates are listed on the school's Yoga Alliance profile.

Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” –The Bhagavad Gita

The greatest spark for transformation starts with complete acceptance as you are. All the beauty of your luminous light and the shadows it casts. It is stepping into the awareness that these two energies work together united in perfect harmony. This acceptance catapults you into the present moment of sweet surrender and unconditional love. It is from this space of having our hearts and eyes wide open that we enter into deep awareness and we realize that we are not broken. We realize that all the answers we seek already exist within and always have. We come to know that  inside each and every one of us lies an unwavering joy and peace that we simply must choose to connect to, to remember.

Come join us in doing the most important work you will do in this lifetime, take the journey within by joining one of our yoga teacher trainings, private retreats, or couples retreats.

Frequently asked questions

Is YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes. YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.

Where does YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga hold teacher training?

The school is based in Bajo Boquete, Provincia de Chiriquí, Panama. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.

What yoga styles does YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga teach?

YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 3 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.

Does YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga have student reviews?

Yes — 95 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.61 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.

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Programs offered

RYS 200
Foundational 200-hour teacher training

Upcoming cohorts

ProgramStartEndStatus
RYS 2002026-07-192026-07-25

What they teach

Flow YogaAlignment-Oriented YogaFitness YogaSpiritually-Oriented YogaHot/Heated YogaGentle YogaSpecialty Yoga
Formats: Full-time, Part-time, Weekends only, Residential, Non-residential, Destination / retreat

Meet the team

Katherine Hoverson Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Caroline Anastassiades Lead
E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500
Doris Martinez Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Student reviews

★★★★★
4.61
average from 95 verified students
★★★★★
Yi-Hsuan Chen (Emily Yi Chen) RYT® 200 · Feb 09, 2026

This yoga teacher training exceeded all my expectations! It offered a truly holistic approach, covering everything from meditation and asanas to yoga history and core values. I feel like I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge that goes far beyond just physical poses. One of the highlights was the practicum sessions, where I had the chance to practice teaching and exchange insights with my fellow classmates. It was an incredibly meaningful experience that helped me grow both as a practitioner and a teacher. I’m so grateful for this journey!

★★★★★
Sophie Grimm RYT® 200 · May 26, 2025

Rated but no written review.

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Yoga Alliance directory last synced April 2026.

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