Visionary
Yoga Academy
This is not just a certification.
This is an initiation into the next wave of yoga.
This Is Yoga for the
World We Are Building
At Visionary Yoga Academy, our mission is to train embodied, trauma-informed, spiritually grounded leaders who can hold space with integrity, intuition, and skill.
We are devoted to bridging ancient yogic wisdom, shamanic ritual, and modern nervous system science — so that spiritual practice is not bypassed, but embodied.
We teach the union of sacred energetics, conscious movement, psychological awareness, and community responsibility. Through ritual, study, and lived practice, our students learn to inhabit their highest frequency while remaining deeply human.
Our mission is not to create perfect yogis. It is to cultivate regulated, relational, ethical facilitators who serve the collective with courage, compassion, and clarity.
This is yoga for the world we are building.
The Training the World Needs More Of
What Our Students Say
7 Days in
Costa Rica
Where your cohort becomes your community.
One Program.
Two Transformations.
- Complete 200-hour RYT certification
- All live Zoom sessions (2× weekly, Sep–Feb)
- Full library of prerecorded modules
- Personal mentorship & evaluations
- 7-day Costa Rica immersion (Feb 13–19, 2027)
- Retreat lodging included
- All ceremony & training materials
Your Guides
Tasha has taught in some of New York's most demanding and diverse environments — leading classes of 60 in New York City, at Hofstra University, and for years through BOCES. She owned and operated her own yoga studio on Long Island, launched yoga programs for school districts, offered community yoga, and volunteered as an instructor for communities in need.
Her 500-hour foundation spans Trauma Informed Yoga, Special Needs Yoga, Hatha, and Hot Yoga — with an additional 300+ hours of certifications including Bikram and specialized training. Since 2018 she has taken that depth internationally, leading retreats and immersive experiences around the world, with recent cohorts consistently selling out.
Her path has also been shaped by time in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador, studying closely with Indigenous communities and shamans. The ancestral wisdom and plant medicine teachings she received there continue to inform her approach to embodiment, ritual, and leadership — and her devotion to training teachers who are regulated, ethical, and deeply alive in their practice.
Victoria's work bridges nervous system regulation, somatic practice, and social equity — supporting individuals through pivotal life transitions with clarity, safety, and informed choice.
Teaching yoga since 2019, she holds advanced certifications in Trauma Informed Yoga, 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, and Therapeutics. In 2025 she co-facilitated a teacher training with Fire Fly Yoga, expanding her leadership in curriculum development and mentorship.
Within Visionary Yoga Academy, Victoria guides future teachers in ethical facilitation, inclusive language, prenatal and postnatal support, and how to hold space without projection. She creates spaces where all identities feel seen, respected, and supported.
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Your Home in Costa Rica
Nestled in the rainforest above the South Pacific, our retreat property is not just a place to sleep. It is a living, breathing part of the immersion itself.
Perched 1,000 feet above sea level on the mountainside of Escaleras, between Dominical and Uvita — a rainforest sanctuary with 180° views of the South Pacific Ocean, the world-famous Whale's Tail, Caño Island, and the Osa Peninsula. Sloths, toucans, and howler monkeys share the grounds. Breathtaking sunrises and starlit skies are yours every evening.
Third-story suite with two queen beds, ocean and garden views, and a full bath overlooking the tropical grounds. Private entrance via staircase with access to the main kitchen area below.
Two Queens · Full Bath · Ocean View
The ground floor of this freestanding casita features a king bed, full bath, full kitchen, and a lounge area — with its own private entrance and air conditioning. A self-contained retreat within the retreat.
King Bed · Full Bath · Private Kitchen
The upper floor opens onto a private ocean view deck with sweeping views of the South Pacific. King bed, full bath, separate entrance, and air conditioning — your own elevated sanctuary above the jungle.
King Bed · Full Bath · Ocean View Deck
Two private air-conditioned rooms with direct pool access, outdoor living space, and a shared bath. Each room opens via slider to the pool, pagoda, and outdoor shower. Stairs connect directly to the yoga deck above.
Pool Access · Air-Conditioned · Shared Bath
An intimate casita tucked into the lower corner of the property beside a small creek — fall asleep to the sounds of flowing water and jungle at night. King bed, full bath, and serene garden views in every direction.
King Bed · Full Bath · Jungle Creek Views
Spacious, private and quiet — located just off the main house with lush jungle views, king bed, air conditioning, and a full bath. One of the most peaceful spots on the property.
King Bed · Full Bath · Jungle Views
Ten years preparing plant-based retreat meals in Costa Rica. Food as medicine. Every meal, an act of care.
Asja's cooking is rooted in clean, fresh, and locally sourced ingredients — a thoughtful balance of vegetables, fruits, gluten-free baking, and natural sweeteners. She draws on Ayurvedic principles, tailoring each menu to the unique rhythms and needs of the group, with intentional focus on supporting digestion, sustained energy, and deep rest.
Every morning you will wake to nourishing breakfast. Every evening you will gather at the table with your cohort. The food becomes part of the container.
