Beach Yoga Certification Retreat
Full Moon Yoga at Mermaid Point, Tybee Island
Beach Yoga Certification on Tybee Island — A Continuing Education Retreat Rooted in Nature and Adaptability
We are so excited to announce a truly special collaboration and the launch of the very first Beach Yoga Certification Retreat on Tybee Island — a powerful partnership between Tybee Yoga and Healing Arts and Tybee Wellness Retreats. Together, we are creating an experience where expert training, coastal beauty, and soulful self-care meet.
Since 2013, Tybee Yoga and Healing Arts has guided thousands of visitors, retreat participants, and local community members through transformative yoga experiences by the sea. From sunrise beach flows to deeply restorative sessions, our work has always centered on mindful movement, authentic teaching, and connection to nature. Teaching yoga outdoors — especially on the beach — requires skill, adaptability, and lived experience, and we’re honored to share what we’ve cultivated over more than a decade of teaching in this unique coastal environment.
We are equally honored to collaborate with Tybee Wellness Retreats, recently named one of America’s Top 100 Wellness & Fitness Retreats for 2025 — a recognition that reflects their commitment to excellence, nourishment, and holistic well-being. This partnership allows us to offer a retreat that blends professional yoga teacher training, continuing education, and restorative retreat living into one unforgettable weekend.
Nurture yourself and grow by the sea with us. Whether you’re expanding your teaching skills, stepping into outdoor instruction for the first time, or simply craving deeper connection to your practice and purpose, this Beach Yoga Certification Retreat invites you to learn, restore, and rise in confidence — surrounded by the rhythm of the ocean and a supportive community of like-hearted yogis.
If you’ve ever dreamed of teaching yoga where the breeze carries inspiration and the sound of waves becomes part of your cueing, then Tybee Yoga and Healing Arts’ Beach Yoga Certification on Tybee Island might be your next transformational step — whether you’re a seasoned yoga teacher or a passionate yogi ready to deepen your understanding of outdoor practice.
Located on the stunning shores of Tybee Island, Georgia, just 20 minutes from Savannah, this unique teacher training retreat goes far beyond a typical yoga course. It blends continuing education, nature immersion, real-world skill building, and retreat-style nourishment into one unforgettable experience.
Why Beach Yoga Certification Matters
Teaching yoga in a studio is one thing — teaching with Mother Ocean as your soundtrack and sand under your feet is another.
Unlike indoor environments, the beach surface, weather, and natural distractions introduce challenges that require specific skills and confidence. The Beach Yoga Certification retreat addresses these real challenges head-on, including:
Adapting to Environment
Uneven and shifting terrain alters balance and alignment.
Sun, wind, and heat shift comfort and concentration.
Voice projection skills are crucial to guide students over nature’s ambient sound.
These factors teach you how to safely sequence classes, adjust alignment cues, and keep students engaged — no matter the conditions.
Who This Retreat Is For
This training isn’t just for 200-hour certified teachers — it’s for anyone who wants to confidently bring yoga to the outdoors. That includes:
Certified yoga teachers seeking Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
Teachers hoping to launch beach, park, or pop-up yoga offerings.
Retreat leaders and wellness professionals expanding their offerings.
Dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their connection to nature-based practice.
Healing professionals looking to integrate movement, mindfulness, and breathwork into holistic care.
Whether you’re already a teacher or on the path toward certification, this retreat gives you practical tools and confidence to teach in dynamic, real-world environments.
What You’ll Experience
The Beach Yoga Certification retreat is much more than a weekend course — it’s a holistic educational retreat where the environment becomes your classroom. Here’s what you can expect:
Workshops & Labs
Sequencing and cueing workshops adapted for outdoor environments
Functional anatomy labs focused on alignment in uneven terrain
Voice projection and class safety in open air
Breathwork (pranayama) and meditation designed for outdoor transition
Teacher Tools & Business Skills
In addition to physical practice, this retreat includes sessions on the business side of teaching — from branding and ethics to structuring your offerings so you can bring beach and outdoor yoga into your professional life seamlessly.
Nourishment & Community
Meals prepared by a private chef and shared time with fellow practitioners make the retreat feel like a community as much as training. By sharing meals and practices, participants naturally form lasting connections.
Where It Happens — Tybee Island, Georgia
There’s a reason Tybee Island is the backdrop for this first retreat training. The beach isn’t just a beautiful backdrop — it’s central to your transformation as a teacher.
Experience Matters More Than You Think
While books and indoor teacher training give you foundational skills, teaching outdoors requires lived experience. Practicing on a flat, padded studio floor is one thing — but confidently guiding students through Vinyasa sequences on shifting sand with the wind at your back requires adaptability and intuition that only comes from doing it.
That’s why this certification retreat emphasizes actual practice and real-world scenarios, not just theory.
Frequently Asked Questions (SEO Friendly)
Do I need to be a certified yoga teacher to attend?
No — while this retreat offers Yoga Alliance continuing education credits, it is also open to dedicated practitioners and health professionals who want to deepen their outdoor yoga experience.
How many hours of continuing education will I earn?
Participants earn 15 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours, meeting half the requirement to maintain a Yoga Alliance credential.
What should I bring?
Comfortable movement clothing, breathable layers for outdoor conditions, and a willingness to learn — optional to bring any personal props you prefer. The retreat also includes meals and accommodations.
Ready to Expand Your Teaching?
If you’re serious about taking your yoga offering into nature — whether that’s teaching sunrise yoga on the beach, guiding mindful workshops in the park, or leading destination retreats — Beach Yoga Certification on Tybee Island is the perfect next step.
It’s not just training. It’s training with purpose, built on experience, environment, and real-world teaching skills that help you become a more confident, adaptable, and inspired yoga professional.