10 Day 100-Hour Yoga Nidra Therapy Teacher Training in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training in South Africa
Pathways Academy of Life - has trained many phenomenal teachers from all over the world, for the last 20 years in the ancient art of yoga nidra, its tradition, psychology, and philosophy and Self realization. The certification includes the powerful ancient secret practice of Yoga Nidra Therapy, which has become imperative in all yoga practices and for all teachers to be qualified in. It is essential at this time, when the numbers of people diagnosed with anxiety and depression have spiraled to all time highs ever experienced on our planet. This is now becoming a most vital subject in any YTT course.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Teacher training course materials
- Training on the ancient secret of healing the mind
- Transform your mind and change your life
- Eligible for certification with World Yoga Alliance
- Safari tour and yoga on the beach
- 9 nights accommodation
- Daily 3 delicious meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
King Shaka International Airport (US$ 27 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Garden
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Pathways Country Yoga Retreat offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation in a very homely environment. Rooms are private, bathroom is shared with one other. Each room overlooks either the swimming pool or three serene lakes.
There are a private island and gardens for quiet time or contemplation with an outdoor sun deck to soak in the miraculous beauty of sunrise and sunset. There is also an indoor and outdoor yoga studio, fresh vegetables and fruit gardens, nature walking trails, and an abundance of birdlife among other activities. You'll feel revitalized, clear-minded, relaxed, and rejuvenated. A friendly and tranquil environment is assured.
Program
This program is for those who wish to transform their life, awaken and merge with their soul, and deepen their knowledge and experience of yoga. For those that want to delve into the ancient secrets of life. You will discover who you are and what you are capable of and learn scientific techniques for self-realization.
This training teaches one how to integrate the age-old teachings and modern-day life, into a way of being, bringing balance, inner peace, and fulfillment to life. People are beginning to realize that we are multi-dimensional beings of mind, body, emotions, and soul and that our subtle body is who we are in essence and governs our fulfillment in life and wellness. In order to attain complete inner peace we need to change the way, we see and react to life and transform the person that sees. To do this we need to understand the subtle body and its workings.
The subconscious mind is the storehouse of everything that has happened in our life positive or negative and holds every psychic scar of traumatic events that we have been through. This creates our persona, how we see and relate to life, how we react to life and how we experience life. The subconscious mind does not know the difference between fact or fiction and takes everything that it is presented with as fact. The subconscious mind can be healed from psychic scars and traumatic experiences and our outlook on life can also be healed if we imprint suggestions directly to it without going through the conscious mind. The subconscious mind does not understand human language, its language is pictures, symbols, feelings, words, and repetition. The conscious mind is the mind that we work through in our daily lives. It is analytical and rational and can choose to accept or reject information presented to it. We need this mind to function in the physical world, however, if it is present it does not allow us to feed any information to the subconscious mind without its approval and consent.
In this course, you will learn the ancient technique of Yoga Nidra to withdraw the conscious mind and imprint healing suggestions directly to the subconscious mind. The messages are suggested in the positive as though the suggestion has already occurred as the subconscious takes everything as fact and with frequent repetition, it becomes very powerful and remains there bringing about transformation to the persona, how we see and react to life, and how we experience life.
The world is on the brink of ‘awakening’. What people are not realizing is that there is an eight limb outline to the practice of yoga and that all eight limbs, not just asana, have to be practiced for the union to happen.
This course will teach you all 8 limbs of yoga, with emphasis on 4 of them pertain to the mind and different levels you slip into during meditation to attain Samadhi. It will teach you an understanding and the working of your subtle body, the power of your mind and the techniques to attain self-realization through complete practice.
The Curriculum
- The meaning, philosophy, and science of yoga and the ancient tradition and secrets
- Patanjali’s 8 limbs and Sutras
- The mind – yoga psychological study
- The power of the subconscious and reprogramming the mind for transformation
- The subtle body
- The chakra’s
- The 5 Kosha bodies - nadis, kundalini, aura, ida, pingala, and shushumna
- Energy balancing and pranic healing
- Meditation
- Yoga Nidra theory
- The birth of yoga Nidra
- Its tantric origin
- Experiments with yoga
- Impressing the mind
- Brain wave states - beta, theta, and delta with alpha/siddhi consciousness and the hypnagogic state
- The art of relaxation
- Mental, emotional, and physical tension
- Effective rest
- The secret of transformation
- Training the mind
- Creating a receptive mind
- Understanding human nature
- Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
- Withdrawing the mind
- Yoga Nidra and the brain
- Yoga Nidra in restoring health
- The methodical, scientific discipline’s techniques, and psychological effects
- Symbols of the unconscious
- Visualization and imagery
- The attitude of a witness
- Releasing of samskaras and cutting cords
- Emerging into Samadhi
- Transcending limitations
- Awakening perception
- Mindfulness
- Sankalpa
- 20 Techniques meditation
- Student presents yoga Nidra to class
- The Bhagavad - Gita
- Getting started, goal setting and class setting
- Spiritual life coaching
Daily itinerary
- 06:00 - 07:00 Morning sadhana
- 07:00 - 08:00 Mindfulness
- 08:00 - 09:20 Yoga class
- 09:20 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 13:00 Teachers training
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 16:00 Teachers training
- 16:00 - 17:15 Yoga class
- 17:15 - 19:00 Assignment and leisure time
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
Included excursions
- An exciting and thrilling safari game drive awaits in this excursion.
- Imagine yourself doing yoga near the beach where the salty air helps you calm your senses.
Instructors
Jennifer Fitzsimmons
Jennifer Fitzsimmons is the founder of Pathways Academy of Life and Pathways Country Yoga Retreat based in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, where she hosts various yoga teacher training and yoga retreats. Her journey began 26 years ago when she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and had a burning desire to heal. Jennifer has been practicing yoga for 26 years and teaching for 24 years. She has also trained teachers for the last 20 years. She is a published author of four books and a Community Ambassador of Global Peace Let's Talk.
Retreat location
In the stunning countryside of Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, you will find this retreat tucked away, offering breathtaking views of the rolling green hills overlooking serene lakes. On arrival, everyone feels tension magically melting away and peace and bliss prevail.
Unique features
Activities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Beach
- Garden
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Food
During the retreat you will have a delicious, nutritious, and healthy meal. All are made and served with love.
Pathways Country Yoga Retreat uses fresh and local ingredients to nourish your mind and body. They are happy to cater for all dietary requirements like vegan, gluten-free.
If you wish, Pathways Country Yoga Retreat can also prepare a traditional South African braai with either meat, fish or vegetables like stuffed butternut squash for you. If you choose, you are welcome to enjoy a glass of South African wine with your dinner at this non-dogmatic retreat.
A reverse osmosis water filter provides the retreat with fresh drinking water.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Other activities in close proximity include:
- Energy balancing therapy
- Safari Game reserves
- Hot air ballooning
- Mountain bike riding
- Sky diving
- Wellness spas
Spa treatments
The following spa treatments are available every day at an additional fee (prices are subject to an annual increase):
Ancient African Ritual (120 minutes) - 950 ZAR
It is a full-body polish with a body wrap, cleansing facial then followed by a scalp and body massage.
African Radiant Glow (75 minutes) - 620 ZAR
It has a dry body brush, polishing scrub, and full-body wrap.
African Handprint Ritual (60 minutes) - 360 Zar
It has a hand polish, cuticles restoration, hand massage, shoulder, and scalp massage.
African Footprint Ritual (60 minutes) - 360 Zar
It has a foot soak, foot scrub, foot massage, pedicure, shoulder, and scalp massage.
What's included
- 9 nights accommodation
- Daily delicious and healthy meals
- Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping (donation for staff will be appreciated)
- Laundry (donation to staff will be appreciated)
- Weekend excursions to safari and beach (with yoga)
- Daily comprehensive teachers training
- Daily yoga classes
- Course materials
- Certification with World Yoga Alliance
What's not included
- Airfares
- Insurances and taxes
- Airport transfer (available at fee of R 490.00 per transfer)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
King Shaka International Airport
59 km
Transfer not provided
Driving direction from Durban (approx. 55 minutes)
- Take the N3 towards Pietermaritzburg.
- Take the Camper Down off-ramp.
- At the top of the off-ramp turn left.
- Follow the road for about 3 km to a T-junction turn left onto the R603 toward Umbumbulu. Pass Tala Game Reserve and Eston Farmers Club
- After about 15 km, you will pass a Caltex garage on your left at the Eston cross roads, you are 5 km from the Pathways sign – continue along the R603.
- After about 5.5 km you will see a signpost Pathways Country Yoga Retreat turn left at this sign off the R603 and proceed along a gravel road.
- The road will come to a fork – take the left side of the split and follow the rocks with white painted arrows on the side of the road.
- Before the T- junction there is a rock with a white arrow turn left.
- Follow the rocks with white painted arrows.
- At the T- junction turn right.
- Follow this road until you come to a small sign post Yoga Retreat via right cross between the poles and via left.
- Proceed with this road until you come to the homestead front gate.
Driving direction from Pietermaritzburg (approx. 30 minutes)
- Proceed along the N3 in the direction of Durban.
- Take the R603 Umlaas Road / Umbumbulu / Richmond off-ramp.
- Follow the Umbumbulu sign on the R603.
- Proceed down the R603 towards Umbumbulu.
- After about 15 km you will pass a Caltex garage on your left at the Eston crossroads, you are 5.5 km from the Pathways sign – continue along the R603.
- After about 5.5 km you will see a signpost Pathways Country Yoga Retreat turn left at this sign off the R603 and proceed along a gravel road.
- The road will come to a fork – take the left side of the split and follow the rocks with white painted arrows on the side of the road.
- Before the T- junction there is a rock with a white arrow turn left.
- Follow the rocks with white painted arrows.
- At the T- junction turn right.
- Follow this road until you come to a small signpost Yoga Retreat via right cross through the poles and via left.
- Proceed with this road until you come to the homestead front gate.
Driving direction from Amanzimtoti (approx. 35 minutes)
- Take the N2 towards Port Shepstone.
- Take the Kingsburgh/Umbumbulu off ramp (R603).
- Turn right in the direction of Umbumbulu on the R603.
- Proceed along the R603 for about 43 km.
- Pass the Mid Illovo signpost and continue for 1.5 km.
- There will be a signpost Pathways Country Yoga Retreat turn right at this sign – off the R603 and proceed along a gravel road.
- The road will come to a fork – take the left side of the split and follow the rocks with white painted arrows on the side of the road.
- Before the T- junction there is a rock with a white arrow turn left.
- Follow the rocks with white painted arrows.
- At the T- junction turn right.
- Follow this road to a sign Yoga retreat via right cross through the poles and via left.
- Proceed with this road until you come to the homestead front gate.
Driving direction from the South Coast (N2) (approx. 90 minutes)
- Take the N2 towards Durban.
- Take the Kingsburgh/Umbumbulu off ramp (R603).
- Turn left in the direction of Umbumbulu on the R603.
- Proceed along the R603 for about 43 km.
- Pass the Mid Illovo signpost and continue for 1.5 km.
- There will be a signpost Pathways Country Yoga Retreat turn right at this sign – off the R603 and proceed along a gravel road.
- The road will come to a fork - take the left side of the split and follow the rocks with white painted arrows on the side of the road.
- Before the T- junction there is a rock with a white arrow turn left.
- Follow the rocks with white painted arrows.
- At the T- junction turn right.
- Follow this road until you come to a small signpost Yoga Retreat via right cross through the poles and via left.
- Proceed with this road until you come to the homestead front gate.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request. The additional cost is 490 ZAR.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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