Our unique transformational programs 

Are you ready to transform your life by taking a journey deep within to uncover the bright, beautiful light that is you? After guiding thousands of individuals through our transformational programs over the past 10+ years we have mastered the art of sharing our proven practices with others to empower them to live life at optimal capacity filled with love, joy, purpose and clarity.

At YiA, we believe in the importance of holistic wellbeing and take into consideration every aspect of you as a unique individual. Our goal is to guide you on a personal journey within to remember and nourish your true essence of love, joy & peace and to then be able to greater witness that same essence in everyone and everything around you. It is a journey that connects you to your own personal values and beliefs, your own strengths and weaknesses. It connects you to the ancient wisdom that flows through every cell of your body. You already hold the widsom within to heal in mind, body and spirit, we are simply here to remind you of that wisdom and to remember that we are all interconnected and woven together as one beautiful tapestry of life. Life teaches us to see the magic in all that is. That this life we have been given is a blessing and is meant to be lived to the fullest. It reminds us to see the beauty all around us and to embrace the shadows cast side by side the light. It is a journey of fusing the light with the dark and witnessing and embracing their perfect balance. It is a journey of surrender and trust. It is a journey deep within the heart where a never-ending flame of unconditional love illuminates each and every one of us.

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 personalized transformational retreats for individuals, couples, families and corporations or by joining us in one of our yoga teacher trainings.

Contact us today to book your private retreat!

w/ Katherine Sophia 

You are one of a kind. You are unique in every sense of the word. You were born with your very own imprint and iris that are like not one other in the world. You cannot be duplicated or put into categories or labels. You are a beautiful pattern of life woven together by your DNA, your experiences, your personality, your beliefs, your purpose, your culture, your gender, your light, your shadow, your soul… your very being.

Your retreat experience should honor all the remarkable uniqueness you possess. At YiA we have created the most tailored retreat experiences designed just for YOU. We take your very essence into consideration when designing your retreat. 

And yet although we are each uniquely designed, we are all kindred in spirit. We are all on the same journey with the intention to live to the fullest. To feel happy and healthy and to create the most beauty and joy for ourselves and others in this lifetime. Yet how we arrive to that space has many paths, with twists and turns along the way. The question is, what is the path that best serves you? What is it that transforms you? What makes you light up with inspiration, love and inner joy? What makes you feel most alive? 

It is our belief that personalized retreats offer the most potent environment for profound personal transformation and pleasure as it takes every aspect of YOU and your vision of the experience into consideration. Join us and fully ignite your inspiration and passion for life.

1 DAY - IGNITE

3 DAY - EXPAND

7 DAY- RENEW 

10 DAY - EMPOWER  

14 DAY - TRANSFORM  

30 DAY - REBIRTH  


Retreat costs are determined after consultation and retreat proposal is reviewed and accepted by participant. 

All of our retreats are open to all body types and ages as we empower you to work with your current design, its strengths and weaknesses. If you can breathe, you can join! 

Our personalized retreats can be specialized in a variety of areas and focus such as: yoga, meditation, fitness, detox, mindfulness, weight loss, stress relief, trauma release, spiritual connection, body awareness, sacred sexuality and much more.

Private Retreat Locations

Our Private Retreats can be hosted anywhere in the world you desire. We do have several retreat centers we partner with around the globe, but some of our personal favorites are in Panama, Bali and Solvenia. We can even organize to host your retreat in the comfort of your own home.

Group Trainings & Retreats

2024 Group Trainings & Retreats

July 21 - August 3 Yoga Teacher Training Bali, Indonesia

September 1 - September 14 Yoga Teacher Training Boquete, Panama

November 17 - November 30 Yoga Teacher Training Boquete, Panama

Private Yoga Teacher Trainings

Just like our private retreats, our private yoga teacher trainings are completely personalized just for you. Depending on your goals and desires for the training, we can customize the learning and path to honor your unique style of teaching and being. Private yoga teacher trainings can be hosted at one of our primary luxury retreat centers in Bali or Panama, or take place anywhere in the world you desire! There are three primary options, with other options being a possibility depending on your needs. With that being said, we do not offer strictly online teacher trainings as we do not feel that is an ideal environment for learning the physical side of the practice.

  • Transformational Fusion - This private yoga teacher training allows you to customize your learnings both online and in-person. It consists of one week in-person training and self paced online training and distance learning.

  • Transformational Immersion - This option is a two week in-person training. There will be some pre-training and post-training homework assignments, but are minimal. The vast majority of the learnings will be done in person.

  • Weekend Fusion - This is a great option for people who have more availability on the weekends. It consists of three weekends of your choice with an online self paced learning fusion added to the experience.

If you are interested in exploring a private yoga teacher training, please contact us today schedule your free yoga teacher training consultation @ +507-6630-3769.



 

Transform with Yia

YiA International School of Transformation & Yoga offers transformational trainings, workshops and retreats around the world. YiA is a Yoga Alliance® Registered Yoga School & Yoga Alliance® Continuing Education Provider offering both beginner & master level trainings.

 
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LOCATIONS

Just as we have energetic centers within our body, so does Mother Earth. Founder & Owner of YiA has travelled the all over the world seeking the most powerful locations for transformation and currently hosts the majority of our transformations & trainings in three beautifully unique selected locations, each having their own unique flavor. Our environmental surroundings have a direct impact on our energetic body, so we have chosen wisely with you in mind.

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Boquete, Panama

Valley of the Flowers & the Eternal Spring

Boquete is the heart chakra of Mother Earth. She embraces you with her lush tropical natural beauty with her mountains, rivers, flowers and rainbows. She is nothing shy of breathtakingly beautiful. She will hold you close to her heart with her calming energy, but beware, you may never want to leave. It has happened to many…

Boquete, many would say, hosts the perfect weather year round with a sunny cool mountain climate with an average temperature of 25°C | 78°F

I have traveled the world & never seen anything more beautiful then the natural beauty of Boquete! It is the place I call home. The place where I feel most safe, most held, most connected, most grounded and deeply rooted. My love for her will never waiver.

-Katherine Sophia

 
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Bali, Indonesia

Spiritual Bliss

Bali is the third eye chakra of Mother Earth. It is the place you come to pray. To learn. To explore. To open. To fully feel into the power of your intuition. The place you come to allow your adventurous, fearless parts to shine. The place you come to expand your mind beyond limitations. With her diverse beauty & energy, she will fill you full of excitement for life and motivation to live it to the fullest!

 
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Velenje, Slovenia

Embodied Solitude

Our retreat center in Slovenia is built on 23 hectares of energetically powerful pristine land. Its intense beauty will charm you, fill you full of peace and nurture your soul. Join us and allow Veduna to swallow you in her rhythm and tune you back into yours, in harmony with the divine flow of life and nature. At Veduna, even the deepest of wounds can be seen, felt and released… and the greatest visions can come to manifestation. This is a place where new paradigms are pushed and deeper understandings are gained. Where we rekindle our connection to the land and reconnect deeply within ourselves.

 

Testimonials

 
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Caroline Hopp

It was one of the best experiences in my life, it was life-changing and transforming and I'm so happy that I met Katherine Sophia and that we could take this journey together. I have changed completely. I discovered my spiritual side, I started to forgive and love myself to the fullest. I started to live more in the present moment, I realized that I'm perfect the way I am and that everything is exactly as it should be.

@_carolineyoga

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Laura Oswald

Katherine Sophia does a phenomenal job of creating a loving, judgement-free, and honest environment for her clients. From day one she makes you feel welcome and safe. Her dialogue and ability to interact with her clients and the transformational material nuture the spiritual change that many seek. She encourages each individual to explore themselves and their personal relationship with themselves, while maintaining a strong sense of both individual and collective identity.

@jaguar.jypsy

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Merishka Naidoo

One of the most profound educational and spiritual journeys I have been on. Katherine Sophia is an excellent mentor and after the course I feel competent to teach yoga. . . This yoga journey changed my outlook on life. I have such a deep understanding of myself, self love and compassion for others. YiA will always have a special place in my heart. Amazing, enriching, life changing experience that I recommend everyone does once in their lifetime.

@mishybabe

 
 
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Aureimar Diaz

I feel like a completely different person, I feel reborn. I want to empower everyone around me to go on this path of mindfulness even if it is starting with five minutes on the mat. I feel so much more in tune with what I really feel and what my body wants from me. I thank you Katherine Sophia and all the students in my training group.

@aureadelmar

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Eleonora Pellegrino

Training with Katherine Sophia empowered me in so many ways! It's not only about the yoga, it's about speaking your truth everyday and living the life you have always dreamt of. . . I see clearly where I am going with my yoga journey and I feel ready to share my love for yoga with the world. Plus, I found amazing friends to share this journey with and to create a global community. . . I know I took the right training, with the right people, in the right place and time.

@ele.enelrightvibe

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Shannon McElhany

Katherine Sophia brought out the best in all of us. While each trainee was very different, we used this to design and develop our own unique classes and styles, which she encouraged. I feel like my life is forever changed and I have connected with my spiritual self on a higher level. I feel I have a deep understanding of who I am and why I am an asset to the yoga community. I love myself more, and in turn can now help others to see the light within themselves.

@personal_spaceship