connection, vulnerability, self-love, and self-expression.
Feelvana 200 hour YTT
Join Ally Maz and Ashley Brodeur for a magical 15 day yoga teacher training. They will guide you through daily yoga, breath work, lectures and workshops. You will walk away from this training feeling empowered, connected to your own voice, and confident in your ability to lead and teach founding yoga principles and techniques.
Your Journey
What To Expect
Join Ally Maz and Ashley Brodeur for a one-of-a-kind 200-hour yoga teacher training, with a combined 35 years of experience this training will deepen your practice and expand your perspective, both on and off the mat. Since 2018, Ally and Ashley have led transformative YTTs, graduating over 75 students into confident and embodied teachers. Held at the beautiful Zazil Retreat Center in Mexico, this immersive experience weaves together movement, mindfulness, community care, self-expression, and anti-oppression work. This training is designed to empower you with the confidence, knowledge, and connection to step into your voice as a teacher and leader.
YOUR TEACHERS
Meet Ally & Ashley +
Nya Daley
Ashley Brodeur is a Registered Psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and the founder of The Feelosophy, a practice dedicated to mindfulness, therapeutic touch, and nervous system regulation. With over ten years of experience leading yoga retreats and teacher trainings across Canada and internationally, she brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, restorative yoga, and trauma-informed teaching to every space she holds. As co-leader of The Feelvana YTT, Ashley infuses her teachings with humour, deep presence, and the occasional dance move, creating an experience that is both grounding and transformative.
Ally Maz is a writer, entrepreneur, and yoga teacher passionate about making yoga and self-inquiry accessible to all. She is the founder of Girlvana Yoga, a global movement supporting teen girls through yoga, and Ladyvana Retreats, designed for women seeking deep rest and connection. Her work has taken her around the world, leading retreats, workshops, and speaking engagements in Tokyo, the UK, Central America, Canada, and the US. In 2021, Ally published her first book, Girlvana, with Penguin Random House, further expanding her mission of empowerment. Currently, she is pursuing her dream of opening a boutique hotel and retreat space with her husband, Bill. Known for her warmth, real talk, and unwavering belief in the power of community, Ally brings a heart-centered approach to The Feelvana YTT.
Joining us in person this year in Nya Daley, who has been leading workshops for Feelvana for the past two trainings. Nya (she/her) is a Muscogee social worker, community builder, and yoga facilitator based in Atlanta, GA, with over 15 years of experience in social services, supporting justice-involved youth, families, and adults with developmental disabilities. Rooted in person-centered, strength-based, trauma-aware, and solution-focused practices, she is passionate about helping individuals and organizations critically examine values, identity, and power to create safer spaces. In addition to her work in movement communities, Nya provides corporate anti-racism and oppression training, committed to fostering brave spaces, community, and honoring humanity in the work of dismantling racism and oppression.
Tuition & Accommodation
Investment
Accommodation starting at $1900 USD in shared room. Double and private rooms available.
Tuition early bird rate of $3000 USD* until April 30, 2025. $3500 USD regular rate.
Deposit of $750 USD to secure your spot.
*Tuition payment must be made in full by April 30th for early-bird rate. If not regular rate applies, with payment plans available.
San Agustinillo, Oax., Mexico
Zazil Retreat
Nestled along the breathtaking coast of Oaxaca, Zazil Retreat Centre is a sanctuary designed for deep rest, connection, and transformation. Surrounded by lush jungle and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this intimate retreat space offers the perfect setting for immersive learning and self-discovery.
Accommodations at Zazil are designed for comfort and tranquility, with a variety of room options to suit your needs:
Single Rooms with a king bed for ultimate privacy and relaxation.
Single Rooms with a double bed, offering a cozy and peaceful retreat.
Shared Rooms for two people, providing a balance of solitude and connection.
Triple and Quad Rooms, perfect for those who want to share the experience with fellow trainees while still enjoying personal space.
With ocean breezes, nourishing meals, and a setting that invites presence, Zazil Retreat Centre is the ideal backdrop for your 200-hour yoga teacher training experience.
“This was a transformative experience. I gained the confidence I needed to teach, but also learned so much about myself in the process, and delved deeper into the philosophy of yoga. Hands down one of the best experiences of my life.”
