| How much experience do
I need to join the course?
We encourage students from all backgrounds with different levels
of experience to join the course. We believe that a seasoned practitioner
can learn so much from a less experienced practitioner and vice
versa. Having students with different levels of experience ensures
that the classroom environment will be one that is reflective of
when our graduates go on to teach. We also believe that someone
who is experienced in getting into particular postures may not be
as experienced as a short term practitioner in other areas integral
to the training such as philosophy, yoga lifestyle, ethics etc.
What Style of Yoga will I be learning?
Yoga is a vast art with many traditions and styles. Our program
is based on a progressive learning approach designed to get trainees
teaching in a short period of time. We use the Ashtanga primary
series as a foundation for our practicum and asana classes to ensure
students have an in depth knowledge of these postures. We also incorporate
styles such as Iyengar, Vinyasa flow, Raja, and Hatha yoga during
the course. Our teachers are experienced in many different styles
and come from various lineages and therefore we ask students to
arrive with an open mind and heart ready to get the most from the
course. Asana practice is only one aspect of our course and trainees
will also learn philosophy, yoga lifestyle, meditation, Pranayama,
kriyas, anatomy, ethics, Ayurveda, classroom management and business
for Yoga.
Will I have the opportunity to actually teach on the course?
From the beginning of week two our trainees begin to teach the
group under the supervision of senior teachers and assistants. We
believe this is why we have such a high rate of trainees go on to
teach so soon after graduation.
Students who are staying on after the course may also have the
opportunity to assist in our drop in classes or on future trainings.
Will I be qualified to teach when I graduate and at what
level?
Graduates who attend all classes, complete all assignments and
pass all assessments will be issued with a certificate and may register
with Yoga Alliance to become an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) at
the 200 hour level. You will learn the skills to manage and teach
a group safely and with confidence. Most graduates without prior
teaching experience who wish to teach go on to start teaching beginners
classes when they return home. We recommend that graduates volunteer
as an assistant alongside teaching small groups or beginners to
build up experience. Trainees who are 100% committed during the
course and afterwards with their own practice have a very high success
rate as teachers.
I want to join the course to deepen my practice is this
ok?
Many students take this option and you are welcome to join the
course for this matter however as it is a Teacher Training Course
and becoming a teacher is the main objective of the course and therefore
our curriculum is geared towards this outcome
Do I have to purchase any text books?
Yes. You will be sent a list of text books that you are required
to purchase upon approval of your application.
What happens if I miss a class?
To receive certification trainees must attend 100% of classes.
Should you become ill during the course you will be required to
see a doctor and we shall arrange for you to make up any missed
classes.
How much homework will I have?
You will have approximately 1 hour of homework per night (this
will be at the discretion of your teachers and dependent on individual
and group needs). Students have written assignments which must be
completed and most students will work outside of the class in groups
on sequencing etc.
Will I have free time?
Yes. You will have a half day free on Saturday and all of Sunday
off.
How many students are on the course?
We have a maximum of 23 students on all courses. Although our course
is in high demand and we typically work off a waiting list we never
take more than this number to ensure the highest quality training
for our clients.
Who are the type of students attend the trainings?
Our students range in age from 18 to 70 and come from all over
the world! Most of our students are European, Australian, Canadian
and American. We have many families join us and lots of new mums
also. Some of our trainees have been practicing for 20 years and
some for 6 weeks. Basically a great blend!
Should I bring my own yoga mat?
Yes. You can purchase a yoga mat upon arrival for approx 10 US
dollars. We recommend you have your own mat for the duration of
the training for hygiene reasons. Should you wish to borrow a mat
until you can purchase one we can arrange that for you.
What should I wear in class?
We provide two sets of T-Shirt and Pants. Please bring loose comfortable
clothes. If you wish to buy here in India there are great fisherman
and ali baba pants on sale here for around 200rs (2 pounds UK) which
most of our students end up living in! It is cooler in the morning
for the 6am meditation (we provide blankets) and warms up for the
morning asana class and the afternoon class will require you to
definitely have loose cool clothing as that’s when it heats
up. You can bring one or two light jumpers or hoodies for the occasional
breezy evening however they are rarely used. In regards to covering
up; anyone travelling to North India should be aware that you are
expected to dress modestly.
If you are wearing string vests etc you can just throw a light
shawl around your shoulders which will do the trick! Goa however
is a different story- the locals are used to tourists and you can
wear what you wish without any fuss. Swim suits and bikinis are
fine but no topless bathing please. Please wear what you are comfortable
in for the asana classes but try to avoid any distracting or uncomfortable
clothes. Pay attention to the fact that you will be working with
certain Indian teachers from a monastic background and dress modestly
(shoulders showing etc is fine) Please always wear clean clothes
to class.
Do I need travel insurance?
We require all teacher training students to have travel insurance
coming to India. If you go online and do a search you can find insurers
that will give you a basic package for around 50 US dollars and
for more comprehensive insurance the online option is also really
competitive. Your other option is to ask your travel agent for insurance
if you have booked through them and they will give you some options.
If you are with a Credit Union in the UK they usually supply travel
insurance at great rates for their clients. Whatever option you
take please make sure to obtain travel insurance before you leave
your home country and please provide us with a print out of your
details upon arrival.
Are meals and accommodation included in the price?
Unless otherwise stated the course fee of 1175 GBP covers the training,
course materials, and breakfast. We respect that students have different
needs and budgets therefore we offer non residential programs. Our
course fee works out at approx 40 GBP a day including breakfast
per person. We want to keep our fees at this affordable rate to
ensure a wide range of people can attend the training.
What should I budget for food?
You can get a great vegetarian meal in a mid range restaurant in
India for approximately 2-4 pounds.
Where can I stay?
Goa:
Himalaya Yoga Valley holds our Goa Teacher Training Courses at
Oceanside Beach Resort, Mandrem Beach.
There are plenty of accommodation options in Mandrem and limited
accommodation is also available at Oceanside where the training
is held. Many students arrive and simply find something when they
get here and Himalaya Yoga Valley staff are happy to book somewhere
for you before you arrive.
The management of Oceanside offer the Himalaya Yoga Valley trainees
a reduced rate for the one month duration of the course.
Himalaya Yoga Valley will direct all accommodation bookings to
Oceanside resort. For those of you wishing to stay where the training
is located please inquire through us and we shall pass on your details
to the management of Whispering Lakes.
There are 7 coconut grove huts and 2 one bedroom rooms available
for students at a discounted rate of 600 INR per night for the duration
of the training. Bamboo huts are approximately 8 foot by 8 foot,
clean, basic with attached private toilet and hand held shower and
double bed with mosquito net- the huts are cleaned to the highest
standards and have a reputation as some of the most comfortable
and clean in this area . Students must pay the management in full
upon arrival for their accommodation. If you have any further questions
then please mail this address and we shall pass on your query to
the management of Oceanside. Himalaya Yoga Valley are not agents
for Oceanside resort or any other accommodation provider in the
area- we assist with bookings to make our trainees journey to India
as smooth as possible.
Prices at an approximate exchange rate per night for coconut grove
hut at Ocean side are as follows:
700 Indian Rupees equals:
14 USD
10 Euro
8 GBP
16 CAD
17 AUD
If your currency is not mentioned above please use the currency
converter on our website.
The maximum number of students on our Goa courses is 23. Accommodation
tends to fill very quickly at Oceanside so please let us know as
soon as possible if you intend to stay there.
We shall be emailing enrolled students who are not staying at Oceanside
with a list of accommodation options within the surrounding areas.
Students will be able to contact these accommodation providers directly
to make bookings or Himalaya Yoga Valley will do so for you. Goa
is closed for the monsoon season so students trying to touch base
with accommodation providers during that period may have difficulty.
Please send us an email letting us know where you intend to stay
once your application has been approved.
A great website where you can contact accommodation providers and
read reviews is www.tripadvisor.com
As per our location info the two nearest towns to the training
location are Mandrem Beach and Arambol Beach.
Mcleodganj:
Himalaya Yoga Valley holds trainings at our permanent centre in
Mcleodganj. Beneath our centre there are studio apartments with
Kitchenette and attached bathrooms with hot showers. There are also
plenty of guest houses around the area where students can stay.
Students can avail of these options for approximately 130 GBP per
month and the Himalaya Yoga Valley staff are happy to book it for
you.
Please note that accommodation in India is basic compared to other
Asian countries or your home country. We always direct students
towards clean, safe and comfortable accommodation within their budget.
Please be prepared to take time to acclimatize to new surroundings
and culture change. Also be prepared to fall in love with India!
We have a 100% rate of people never wanting to leave.
How do I secure my place on the course?
Please fill out an online
application form online. Our team will process
your application within two working days. Should your application
be approved we shall notify you by email. You will also receive
an info pack including details on how to secure your placement with
a 25% deposit. Please read our terms and conditions on our application
page.
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