These teacher trainings offers a comprehensive and practical training aiming too deepen your understanding and awaken your inner teacher as your main source of inspiration and guide to your own yoga practice or to teaching students.

We (the course instructors) are quite progressive and come from various lineages of yoga and therefore a fusion of different styles (Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Iyenger, Dynamic Yoga, and Kundalini Yoga) may be apparent in the course. However, the main teachings are derived from patanjalis eightfold system of Ashtanga yoga which offers a comprehensive study, guide and exploration of the true self.

Goa Teacher Training Jan 2008 at Himalaya Yoga Valley Mandrem

For the most part the basic sequencing and style of the asana practice will be that of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as devised by Prathabis jois. However to honor our individual abilities and limitations there will be some variations to the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa routine. Ultimately we hope to facilitate a space whereby each person can appreciate and nurture their own individuality and as such, we hope that all trainees will develop a method whereby their practice reflects how and what they are feeling in each and every moment, thereby the sequencing of your own self practice or teaching to a group will gradually become more spontaneous and explorative.

Each student will receive a training manual to be used throughout the course, and be given a workbook to document personal discoveries, studies and thoughts which should be handed in for assessment at the end of the course. All trainees who successfully complete the course to the required standard will receive their certificate at the end of the training at the closing ceremony.

For both beginners and more experienced students this course offers the chance to advance ones understanding of yoga as a tool of self discovery and development regardless of ones previous experience in yoga. Therefore there is no pre-requisite to attend this course although we ask that you come with a beginners mind so that the usual ideas, judgments, habits etc do not interrupt the learning process.

For those who have a passion to become a teacher this course will be a foundation to build confidence and provide a practice arena to access your inner guru which will allow you to teach clearly and precisely from your own experience.

The syllabus includes:
Asana practice and teaching
Yoga theory and philosophy
The eight limbs of raja yoga
Relaxation techniques
Anatomy
Theory and practice of pranayama & meditation
Structuring and sequencing
Practice teaching: yoga asana and adjustment skills.
How to establish yourself as a yoga teacher.
Teaching skills for yoga instruction.

Typical Schedule
06-30 : Yoga Asana & Pranayama & Mediation & Daily Reading.
10-00 : Breakfast.
11-00 : Meditation/ Theory/ Philosophy.
13-00 : Lunch.
15-00 : Group work
16-00 : Yoga Asana practice (or in-class teacher assisting or class observation).
19-00 : Dinner.
20-00 : Chanting & Singing or Group Discussions/Sharing
20-30 : Meditation

Date :
2008.....19th October to 16th November
North Goa, India

£1350.00 Residential or £1175.00 Non-residential

2009.....Teacher Trainings in Goa, Rishikesh.....dates to be confirmed!

ACCOMMODATION in Goa Oct/Nov 2008

We will be accommodated as a group in Dunes which is located on Mandrem Beach, North Goa.
Dunes is a rustic peaceful haven nestled amongst palms trees and located directly on mandrem beach.Please visit the Dunes website for more details http://www.dunesgoa.com
All accommodation is single occupancy.
Shared accommodation is available for couples and friends.
£1350.00 with attached toilet (communial showers) or attached bathroom.
£1175.00 Non-residential
(mandrem beach guest houses and hotels have daily room rates starting from £5.00 per day)

GETTING THERE
For International cheap flights to Bombay check www.kayak.com
For Domestic flights to Goa (Dabolim) check www.makemytrip.com

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
As well as the basic course schedule we invite you to contribute to the course with any creative skills that you wish to share with the group.
In past trainings we have enjoyed talented and skilled students who have offered extra activities such as song circles, art therapy sessions, and musical recitals.

There are plenty of day trips, outdoor pursuits and activities to get involved in before after and during your stay in Goa. During the training there will be a chance to sign up for special ‘day off’ trips.

DOLPHIN BOAT TRIP a trip out into the Arabian Sea to get a close experience of the many dolphins native to this area of Goa and you will also get to enjoy a different view of the beautiful Goan coastline. (£8.00 per person).

DAY TRIP TO PRADISE BEACH a 1 hour journey north will take us to the idyllic setting of paradise beach found in the next state of Maharastra home to some of the most un-spoilt beaches on the Indian coast……real paradise. On the way to paradise beach we will stop at the old red fort which, now disused with a certain charm and enchantment, is home to lots of monkeys and wildlife, from the battlements there is a terrific view of bay and the 5 mile long stretch of sandy beach. After a relaxing afternoon of with time for swimming and sunning on one of the most un-spoilt coastlines of this area we will have a sunset yoga and meditation practice on the beach. (£7.00 per person).

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