The Path of the Heart
at Pachānanda, Cusco, Peru
50-hour Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training with Tiana Prince
October 1–10, 2025
Answer the call of your heart and embark on a devotional journey that blends ancient wisdom with creative expression in this immersive 10-day Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Course with Tiana Prince. Rooted in love and the heart’s longing for divine connection, this course invites you to bring devotion to the center of your life and yoga practice through mantra, movement, mythology, philosophy, and ritual.Held in the hills above Cusco at the peaceful and inspiring Pachānanda Retreat Center, let your Bhakti journey unfold surrounded by the natural beauty and sacred energy of the Andes.Designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners alike, this 50-hour Yoga Alliance-certified program weaves Bhakti Yoga philosophy and practice with creativity, embodiment, and connection to nature to support you in confidently sharing your voice and bringing Bhakti into your offerings and everyday life.
Price: $1850 USD*
What We’ll Explore:
Bhakti Yoga Philosophy – Study the 9 Limbs of Bhakti and foundational texts
Mantra Meditation – Learn Sanskrit chants, practice japa meditation and kirtan
Mythology & Storytelling – Discover stories of divine deities and archetypes
Voice Empowerment – Unlock your authentic voice and creative expression
Bhakti Poetry – Explore writing as a devotional practice
Harmonium & Kirtan – Learn harmonium basics* and practice group chanting
Ritual & Ceremony – Participate in a local Andean offering ceremony, explore altar creation and rituals
Prasāda (Sacred Food) – Learn a traditional food blessing mantra
Sevā (Service) – Engage in a meaningful community service project
Bhakti Flow & Yin with Mantra – Experience mantra in movement
Connection to the Land – Join hikes to ancient ruins and a sacred waterfall
Sādhanā – Cultivate devotional living through self-study, reflection, and personal practice
*Please note: Harmoniums will not be provided for this course. Tiana will have one harmonium available for everyone to try, however practice time will be limited. If you have your own harmonium or another instrument, please feel free to bring it with you! If you’re considering purchasing a harmonium, let us know and we’ll send you some recommendations.
Where We’ll Gather: Pachānanda Retreat Center
Nestled in the hills just above the city of Cusco, Pachānanda Retreat Center is a serene sanctuary surrounded by lush nature, majestic mountains, hidden waterfalls, and ancient ruins. This beautiful, sacred space is the ideal place to explore and deepen our devotion as we immerse in the loving presence of nature and the timeless wisdom and mystery of the land.The communal spaces at Pachānanda have been thoughtfully and lovingly designed to support your learning and to inspire deep moments of connection. The Temple/Yoga Shala provides a gorgeous space for our daily yoga and meditation classes and kirtan. The sun deck and rooftop offer breathtaking mountain views, while a large garden invites peaceful exploration. There are plenty of cozy, quiet, and communal spaces both indoors and outdoors for socializing and relaxing. Rooms are shared amongst course participants, and there are two spacious shared bathrooms, each with three showers offering hot, steaming water.The Saqsayhuaman Archaeological Park is just next to Pachānanda, offering plenty of shorter and longer hikes to ruins, temples, and waterfalls. We will be going on two group hikes together, and you will also have the opportunity to explore on your day off.Within hours of Pachānanda are many cultural and historic sites including Cusco, Abu Ausangate, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, the Sacred Valley, Urubamba, and more.
What's Included:
Accommodation: 10 days/9 nights at the beautiful Pachānanda Retreat Centre
Meals: Three healthy vegan/vegetarian meals daily
50+ Hours of Immersive Practice: Daily meditation and yoga, Bhakti Yoga classes, creative workshops, kirtan, and more
Group Excursions: Two hikes to Mother Earth’s Heart / Temple of the Monkey and Inkiltambo Ruins and Waterfall
Hayhuariqui (Despacho) Ceremony: Andean offering ceremony led by a Q’ero Andean wisdom keeper
Cacao Ceremony: Infused with music and love
Course Workbook: Learning resources to support you during and after the training
Certification: Yoga Alliance 50-hour Continuing Education Certificate upon successful completion of the course
Not Included:
Airfare
Ground transportation to Pachānanda (see below for more information)
Visa (if applicable)
Travel Insurance
How to get here:
Pachānanda Retreat Centre is located just 30 minutes from CUZ Airport. Ground transport to/from the airport costs approximately 40 Peruvian Soles per person, depending on the time of day and number of passengers. Assistance with taxi arrangements is available upon request.Check-in is 3:00 PM on October 1st. Please plan to arrive in time for our Opening Circle at 5:00 PM. On the last day of the retreat (October 10th), check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Example of Daily Schedule:
Each day of the training will provide a balance of practice, study, creative explorations, and integration. You will also have one full day off to explore, relax, and enjoy!Please note that this schedule is just an example and may change :)
| 7:00 - 7:30 | Altar Ritual and Japa Meditation |
| 7:30 - 9:00 | Yoga Practice |
| 9:00 - 10:30 | Breakfast |
| 10:30 - 13:00 | Bhakti Yoga Philosophy Class |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Lunch |
| 15:00 - 17:00 | Workshop |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Practice / Self-Study Time |
| 18.00 - 19.30 | Dinner |
| 19.30 - 20.30 | Kirtan |
Words from past participants:
"From the very beginning, I felt an instant connection with Tiana. Her voice was divine, and she radiated passion and inner joy in every moment we shared in the group. It didn't feel like a training, it felt like a process of self-realization through her teachings. I was amazed by the progress we made in just one week. All of us learned to play the harmonium and found the courage to express ourselves through chanting, storytelling, and poetry. I will keep all those moments in the bottom of my heart forever and still feel so proud of myself for what I have achieved."
–Céline (May 2025)“Tiana is a captivating teacher who shares from such a personal and heartfelt place, creating a beautiful sense of closeness and connection in her trainings. She embodies the beauty of Bhakti, and the way she shares about the practice is eloquent & masterful, allowing the teachings to weave their way into every layer of your being.”
–Jessi (June 2025)“Tiana creates and holds a deeply nurturing and sacred space in her trainings; allowing students to feel seen, supported, and inspired on their journey. She shares her knowledge and lived wisdom of Bhakti yoga with authenticity always teaching from the heart. I am forever grateful for the experience of community, connection and the transformative teachings she so generously offers. Highly recommend!”
–Jen (June 2025)
Your Teachers and Guides:
Tiana Prince
Course Creator and Lead Teacher
E-RYT 500, YACEPTiana is a curious and passionate lifelong lover of creative movement, mythology, magic, and devotional expression. She fell in love with Bhakti Yoga during nightly kirtans at her first yoga teacher training, where the mood of longing for the Beloved took up residence in her heart. This inner calling led her to complete her advanced yoga teacher training in Bhakti Yoga and to spend meaningful time living, learning, and volunteering at Bhakti ashrams around the world.Tiana draws from her extensive background in yoga, dance, theatre, and education to offer creative, heart-centered experiences that weave together asana, music, mantra, storytelling, philosophy, and poetry. An experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500), she has been teaching yoga internationally since 2018, leading Bhakti, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga trainings and retreats around the world—from India to Peru, throughout Europe, and in her hometown in Canada. She also loves to lead kirtan, ecstatic dance, poetry workshops, and kids’ yoga.Tiana is a certified arts and language educator with two Bachelor’s degrees from Queen’s University in Canada, and a graduate of Audrey Sarquilla’s 300-hour Bhakti Academy and Yandara Yoga Institute’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She believes that the best teachers are learners and explorers and is an ongoing, dedicated student of Bhakti Yoga, Hindu mythology, somatic movement, and Tantric philosophy.In her classes and courses, expect an immersive mix of movement and mantra, wisdom and bardic inspiration, a space both playful and profound. Guided by her desire to make life a creative act of devotion, Tiana offers embodied pathways to connect deeply with the divine—through our bodies, our voices, our unique gifts, and the living expressions of our dynamic connection to nature and God.Tiana is deeply grateful and delighted to be guiding this Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Course at Pachānanda, and can’t wait to sing and dance along the path of the heart with you!
Vida Joy Polakov
Guest TeacherVida is a passionate and adventurous soul, dedicated to a path of growth, love and connection. Growing up on the coast of New Zealand in the forest, a deep sense of wonder and gratitude for the natural world was born, something that would continue to fuel her curiosity and inspiration for life throughout the world.Vida followed her passion for classical ballet in Australia, studying full-time before working professionally for several years with the West Australian Ballet Company. Life in the city was comfortable and secure but when she returned home and connected to her natural essence once again, she knew that there was so much more wild beauty and adventure waiting for her elsewhere. Following her heart and passion for nature, movement, and connection, Vida then studied Outdoor Adventure Education in NZ and completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with the Kula Collective in Guatemala, her vision being to work towards combining the magical forces of nature and movement to create experiences for people to remember how to come closer to themselves and the truth within that is love.Vida has been traveling now in Central/South America for the last few years continuing to grow and expand her knowledge of the world, people and nature, while discovering deeper ways of sharing this connection with others - through yoga, meditation, cacao and music. Helping to remind us of how to listen to that deep calling of our hearts so we can follow our true creative missions in life.Vida is extremely excited and grateful to be able to help support Tiana’s creation and to share together during her Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Course at Pachānanda.
This course is for you if you long to...
Deepen your understanding of Bhakti Yoga philosophy and practice
Cultivate the confidence to share kirtan and mantra in your classes and community
Weave creative devotional practices into your life, practice, and offerings
Immerse yourself in the sacred, powerful energy of the Andes and develop a deep connection and reverence for this ancient land
Connect with a global, supportive sangha
Receive a Yoga Alliance 50-hour Continuing Education Certificate upon successful completion
Investment:
$1850 USD includes accommodation in a shared room*, all meals, all course classes and activities, and a certificate for 50 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education upon successful completion of the course.*Upgrade to Double Room: + $150 USD
*Upgrade to Private Room: + $300 USDReserve your space with a deposit of $800 USD (non-refundable).If this experience is financially out of reach but you would love to attend, please contact me about financial aid and payment plan options.Ready to book?
Contact [email protected] to reserve your space, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions :)
