FRED BUSCH POWER YOGA
and Advanced Meditation
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Medellín Retreat
A World-Class Training in the Heart of Nature
At the Medellín Retreat Hotel & Academy, you don’t just learn to teach yoga — you live yoga, breathe yoga, and transform from the inside out. Nestled in the Andes mountains, with a spring-fed river, cold plunge pools, sauna, and pristine nature, this is not just another training.
It’s a total immersion experience designed to reset your body, your mind, and your life while you earn your Yoga Alliance–accredited 200-Hour certification with Fred Busch.
Why Medellin Retreat is Different
Unlike trainings held in busy studios or urban centers, Medellín Retreat offers a complete lifestyle reset:
🌿 Immersion in Nature — wake up to mountain air, birdsong, and fresh waterfalls.
🥗 Nutrition That Heals — experience The Rejuvenation Code plant-based menu to fuel your energy and help you shed weight naturally.
🔥 Healing Environment — from cold plunges to sauna therapy, every detail supports your vitality and recovery.
🧘 Integrated Practice — Fred Busch’s unique approach blends Power Yoga, Raja Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Anatomy, and Energetics into one complete framework.
✨ Transformation Beyond the Mat — graduates consistently report weight loss, increased energy, mental clarity, and renewed purpose.
Program Overview
The 200-Hour Teacher Training at Medellín Retreat is designed for all levels — from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. It’s not just about postures:
Learn to teach yoga confidently from day one.
Master challenging poses with safe alignment and adjustments.
Explore meditation, breathwork, and Raja Yoga philosophy for mental mastery.
Dive into chakra energetics and yoga therapy to heal and empower.
Experience a personal health transformation — lose weight, restore energy, and glow with vitality.
Certification Details
200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certification
Internationally Recognized
When you graduate from the Fred Busch 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, you don’t just earn a certificate. You receive a Yoga Alliance Accredited (RYT 200) credential — the global gold standard for yoga teaching. This means you’ll be recognized worldwide, whether you want to lead classes at studios, gyms, retreats, or create your own offerings.
But beyond recognition, this certification represents something deeper: a personal transformation that people notice immediately — more vitality, more confidence, and a new sense of purpose.
Credibility of Yoga Alliance
Authority of Learning from the Best
Results in your Yoga Practice and Profession
✅ Yoga Alliance accredited (international recognition)
📍 Location: Medellín Retreat Hotel & Academy
🗓 Duration: 17 days residential
🥗 Includes tuition, accommodations, and plant-based meals
🧾 Graduates receive the official Fred Busch Yoga 200-Hour Certificate
✈️ Travel & Logistics
We make your journey to Medellín Retreat simple and stress-free.
Airport: Fly into José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia.
Transfers: We can arrange private airport transfers directly to Medellín Retreat. Just send us your flight details after booking.
Arrival: Plan to arrive the day before the training begins — anytime is fine, we’ll coordinate your transport.
Departure: All programs finish at 12:00 noon on the final day. Book departing flights for the afternoon or evening. If you’d like to extend your stay, you’re welcome to add extra nights at the Retreat.
Accommodation: Comfortable rooms at Medellín Retreat are included in your tuition (shared or private options depending on package).
Meals: All meals are freshly prepared, plant-based, and aligned with The Rejuvenation Code, supporting your energy, focus, and vitality.
What to Bring: A detailed packing list will be emailed to you upon confirmation. Essentials include yoga clothes, a swimsuit (for cold plunge and sauna), light hiking shoes, and a journal.
THE FRED BUSCH DIFFERENCE
This is not just a teacher training. It’s the most comprehensive 200-hour program available anywhere in the world.
Yoga Therapy & Injury Healing — drawn from decades of clinical experience.
Nutrition & The Rejuvenation Code — plant-based principles that reverse aging and ignite energy.
Energetics & Meditation — practical tools to deepen both personal practice and teaching impact.
Hands-On Mastery — develop skill in adjustments and alignment corrections.
When you train with Fred, you’re not just learning yoga — you’re stepping into a proven framework that fuses ancient wisdom with modern science.
With over 20 years of global experience training thousands of teachers across multiple continents, Fred has created a system that integrates:
Power Yoga Mastery for strength, flexibility, and stamina.
Yoga Therapy & Healing to prevent and resolve injuries.
Meditation & Raja Yoga for mental clarity and spiritual depth.
Vegan Nutrition & Anti-Aging Knowledge to support true vitality.
Teaching Methodology to make you a leader in the classroom.
Learn to Teach Professionally
Improve and Deepen Your Yoga Practice
Feel More Energy and Wellbeing
📍 FAQ -Medellín Retreat Travel & Stay
Is it safe to travel to Medellín Retreat?
Yes. Medellín Retreat is located in the peaceful countryside outside the city, surrounded by nature. Our team arranges airport transfers so you can travel directly and securely.
What airport should I fly into?
Fly into José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro. We’ll organize your transport directly to the Retreat.
Can I arrive earlier or stay longer after the training?
Absolutely. Many students add extra nights to enjoy the Retreat. Let us know in advance, and we’ll reserve your stay.
What amenities are at Medellín Retreat?
The property includes a spring-fed river, cold plunge pools, sauna, hiking trails, exercise bars, gardens, comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and a beautiful yoga studio. It’s a healing environment designed to support your training and transformation.
What kind of food is served?
All meals are 100% plant-based, aligned with The Rejuvenation Code principles. Expect delicious, nutrient-dense meals that boost energy, support weight loss, and promote healing.
Will I have internet access?
Yes, High Speed Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
Mats and props are available, but we recommend bringing your own mat for personal comfort.
FAQ -200 Hour Yoga Alliance
Do I need to be advanced in yoga to join?
No. The program is designed for all levels, from beginners seeking transformation to experienced practitioners ready to deepen their knowledge and teach.
Will I be certified to teach after this program?
Yes. Graduates receive a Yoga Alliance–accredited 200-Hour Certification, recognized internationally.
Do I need to be flexible to join?
Not at all. Flexibility is something most gain through consistent practice but it is not in any way the important part of yoga. The training is about transformation, not showing up super flexible when most of your students are not.
How long is the program?
That depends on the location. Each location offers it's own format options ranging from 17 days to 2 months. At Medellin Retreat it’s a 17-day intensive, designed to fully immerse you in practice, study, and transformation.
Is this program only for people who want to teach?
Not at all. Many students join primarily for personal growth — weight loss, vitality, meditation, healing, and confidence — and teaching skills are an added bonus.
What kind of people join the training?
A mix: professionals seeking a career change, yoga students deepening practice, wellness seekers who want transformation, and people pursuing mastery of mind-body health, and students of enlightenment of all paths.
What makes Fred Busch’s training different?
Fred is one of the world's most experienced teachers of yoga trainings internationally and seamlessly integrates power yoga, meditation, yoga therapy, anatomy, energetics, and plant-based nutrition into one comprehensive system. It’s not just yoga poses — it’s a lifestyle transformation.
Where are trainings offered?
Multiple locations worldwide: Fred's Medellín Retreat Hotel, Medellín City (108 Studio), Miami, Lima, Villavicencio, and Erfurt in Germany.
How do I choose the right location or date?
You can explore the Locations Hub or simply book a free consultation call with Fred to discuss the best path for you.
Fred has been featured in...
Fred is the Author of four groundbreaking works on wellness, including The Rejuvenation Code and The Lower Back Bible — works that extend his influence far beyond the classroom and into the lives of readers seeking real transformation.
Curriculum
The Fred Busch 200 Hour curriculum is built on 6 interconnected pillars, each essential for both learning and teaching.
The Fred Busch Curriculum is the most comprehensive 200-hour training available today — weaving together physical practice, therapeutic healing, meditation, nutrition, energetics, and teaching mastery into one seamless experience. That’s why graduates leave not only as certified teachers, and future studio owners, but as transformed human beings — stronger, healthier, and more confident, with tools that last a lifetime.
Power Yoga Mastery — Fred Busch Method, sequencing, advanced asanas, safe backbends.
Yoga Therapy & Healing — techniques from The Lower Back Bible, therapeutic alignment.
Meditation & Raja Yoga — Patanjali’s Sutras, subconscious reprogramming, Yoga Nidra.
Energetics & Subtle Anatomy — pranayama, chakras, nadis, kundalini practices.
Nutrition & Yogic Living — plant-based nutrition, anti-inflammatory eating, food as medicine.
Teaching & Transformation — teaching techniques, voice training, adjustments, leadership.
A few of the specific workshop topics are listed below:
Power Yoga with Fred Busch Method
Fred Busch Healing Sequencing Principles for safe & effective classes
Breathwork as the engine of vitality
Detoxification through intelligent asana design
Fred's Yoga Therapy for Lower Back Pain (The Lower Back Bible)
Healing knees and joints through alignment-based practice
Neck and shoulder therapeutics for modern stress
Functional anatomy of hips, shoulders, and spine
Meditation — Dharana to Dhyana
Concentration practices for mental clarity
Subconscious reprogramming through Yoga Nidra
Raja Yoga philosophy — the Eight Limbs of Yoga
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — applied wisdom
Pranayama techniques — Ujjayi, Kapalabhati, more
Chakra system — practical applications
Energetic anatomy — nadis, prana, bandhas
Kundalini practices (safe, grounded approach)
Yogic nutrition — plant-based fundamentals
Anti-inflammatory eating for energy & longevity
Food as medicine — nutrition for vitality
Teaching methodology — cueing with authority
Voice training and presence for teachers
Hands-on adjustments with precision and care
Advanced asana progressions — inversions, arm balances
Backbends and core strength — safe development
Flexibility training without overstretching
Restorative yoga for balance and recovery
Personal transformation through immersion lifestyle
Fred Buschs's Rejuvevation Code Method — integration of yoga, nutrition, anti-aging knowledge
Community and leadership as a yoga professional
IS THIS FOR YOU?
Basic level students ready to deepen their practice and transform their lives.
Anyone seeking transformation in health
Travelers who crave a transformative retreat experience.
Intermediate & advanced students who want to break through plateaus and learn advanced poses.
Professionals seeking change who want to pivot into wellness careers.
Energetics enthusiasts wanting to study chakras and subtle anatomy.
Aspiring teachers who want to lead classes with confidence.
Weight-loss seekers ready for a holistic transformation.
Complete Beginners ready to build their yoga foundation.
Your Path to Teaching, Healing, and Transformation Starts Here.
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