29 Day 200-Hour All-Inclusive Traditional Yoga and Tantra Teacher Training in the Austrian Alps

Facilities

Certification

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Program details

Are you seeking to discover the true depth of your being? Explore the true depth of yourself beyond conditioning and mind, through deepening techniques and with an experienced and caring teachers team, that guide you back to a more joyful and heart-centered way of being. We hold a caring and safe space for transformation, and liberation from old conditions. From this level of growth, you will discover that your ability to teach and to meditate becomes more clear and natural.

Program highlights

• Study asana, pranayama, meditation and experience the traditional Tantric practices of India.
• Enriching and enlivening offerings that include devotional singing Kirtan/ Bhajans and expression and freedom through dance.
• Authentic Yoga Sadhana immersion, learn how Tantra and Yoga blend together, and how to dive deep into a profound practice.
• Three comprehensive and inspiring study manuals: Theory and Techniques, Asana Methodology, Anatomy and Physiology in Yoga.
• Explore the theory behind the sacred science of Yoga; history, philosophy, inspiring Holy scriptures, energetic and physical anatomy.
• Explore the practical aspects of safe teaching such as alignment, posture, and sequencing.
• Step into the role of a Teacher by practicing with other peer students, and receive valuable feedback for improvement.
• Receive personal guidance and mentoring from experienced teachers who truly care for your development.
• Embark on a journey of Self Inquiry, in order to mature into a confident guide for others.

Program Overview

Tantra Yoga

Satya Loka authentic, traditional Tantra Yoga classes, enable you to experience the sacred science of Tantra and Hatha Yoga. We explore how to embody Yogic knowledge and weave Yogic philosophy into Asana classes with creative depth.

The basis of the classes is to balance the subtle energetic body, combined with balancing the lunar and solar polarities. During our Asana classes, you will be nurtured into the self-empowerment of your own practice, which in turn will create the foundation for your teaching practice.

The asana classes are accessible for all, whether you are a curious beginner or seasoned practitioner, you will be guided into your own personal yoga practice. The moving meditation of asana enables centeredness, presence and cultivates inner peaceful joy.

Pranayama Theory and Practice

Pranayam is a powerful Yogic system that can not only heal and invigorate the physical and subtle energetic bodies, the benefits can also bring well-being to the mind and spirit.

A consistent and harmonious practice also enhances the vibrancy of life and helps to create a deeper relationship to Prana and the life force in general.

You will receive personal mentoring to help assess and develop your own effective relationship with Pranayama. Starting from in-depth basics to in-depth advancements.

Radasi is renowned as an excellent and safe teacher and will help you to develop your practice in profound ways.

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• Twelve different techniques of Pranayama, Bandhas and Kriyas
• How to apply the knowledge of Tantra to Pranayama
• The profound effects of Pranayama on the subtle energetic body

Meditation

Satya Loka immersions into meditation and Yoga Nidra are designed to draw you deeper into the stillness of the heart.

Specifically created to be fully accessible for those who have not yet experienced meditation, to those who are regular practitioners alike, our meditation practices are designed to allow you to drop into the full experience of the true self and observe the stillness within.

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• How to meditate effectively
• What is Meditation & Yoga Nidra
• How to practice five easy techniques to allow meditation to flourish
• Mantra meditation
• Breathing technique
• Buddhist counting meditation
• Visualisation techniques
• Awareness meditation
• Yoga Nidra

Yoga and Tantra Philosophy

Satya Loka delve into the depth of Yogic philosophy to gain a basic understanding of the history and theoretical concepts of Yoga based on ancient sacred scriptures.

You will explore philosophy in a fun, interactive fashion, in order to ignite inspiration towards these beautiful important philosophies which are the basis of yoga and Tantric teachings.

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• Yoga Philosophy
• Pranayama
• The Chakras
• The subtle body and Kundalini
• Traditional Tantra - Mantra - Yantra - Yagna
• The Das Maha Vidya
• Sacred Sexuality
• Self Inquiry
• The Yamas & Niyamas
• The Bhagavad Gita
• Devi Gita - Interactive class
• Business and Ethics
• Meditation Introduction
• Meditation and Yoga Nidra (with Yorgos Mazarakis)
• Yoga Sutras
• Children’s Yoga

Anatomy and Physiology

Cultivating an understanding of the marvel of the human body is an integral aspect of becoming a talented Yoga Teacher.

Sean Goldberg will guide you through the systems of the physical body, and inspires your reflection of our intricate human anatomy.

We unearth and integrate both Eastern traditions combined with Western science in order to reach a balanced analysis of the physical and energetical subtle body.

• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Cardiopulmonary system
• Neuro system
• How to teach Asana alignment safely
• Variations and modifications

Asana Teaching Methodology

Rory Trollen will guide you through the practicalities of how to successfully transmit Asana (posture) practice into the essence of Yoga.

An integral key to your transformation from practitioner to Yoga Teacher is to be able to confidently guide your students safely in Yoga Asana.

Through this experiential discovery of Asana within our own practice, we are able to transmit the gift of Yoga to our students.

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• Key principles of Asana methodology
• How to teach Asana safely & effectively
• Fundamental teaching skills
• How to create coaching points/verbal cues using three key Asana fundamentals
• Verbal vs physical adjustments
• Explore in-depth the sun salutations, and each Asana posture
• Verbal vs physical adjustments
• Three Asana classes to support your exploration and understanding of Yogic theory

Tantra Teaching Methodology

We explore the knowledge from three different schools within Tantra Yoga, to discover an understanding of the Divine intricacy and power of Tantra Yoga.

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• The Chakras
• Pranayama
• The Subtle body & Kundalini
• Surya Namaskar
• The lunar and solar energies
• General Overview of Sequencing in Tantra Yoga
• How to teach the science of Tantra and Kundalini safely
• The Tantric application within sequencing

Schedule

• 06:00 Mantra Meditation (10 days only)
• 06:30 Pranayama
• 07:00 Yoga class
• 09:00 Meditation or Fire Ceremony
• 09:45 Breakfast
• 10:45 Yoga and Tantra Philosophy
• 13:00 Lunch and rejuvenate
• 15:30 Asana Teaching Methodology / Anatomy
• 17:30 Tea break
• 18:00 Tantric practices, Bhajans or Conscious Dance
• 19:00 Dinner
• 1 weekly inspiring documentary after dinner

This month-long yoga teacher training course takes place at Alpen Retreat, a retreat center hidden in the Austrian Alps that is owned by special friends of Satya Loka. The centre is just a short walk from a magnificent quiet lake, where you can have a refreshing and purifying swim, and at the base of breath-taking mountains.

On your days off, you are free to explore nature all around and even the local spas, where you can naturally integrate the teachings of the course and deepen into your natural flow. Your daily life at the retreat center will include wholesome, varied and nourishing meals, cozy cottage accommodations, and lots of mountain fresh air and pure drinking water.

This training is hosted in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Tirol’s Alps is a true fountain of strength: crystal clear water, lush green pasturelands, picture-book mountains, and clean air. The location is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty and unspoiled nature, Tirol is the perfect place for us to explore the depths of yoga.

A family-like sanctuary for authentic spiritual and personal development caring for the individual, the community, and the planet. Located near the main pass through the Alps, The Alpen Retreat is situated on the “Via Claudia Augusta”, a historic Roman road utilized by countless travelers including Napoleon during his march into Italy. At 1200 meters, this 500-year-old former manor house blends seamlessly into a mountain panorama of pine forests, jagged peaks, and crystal clear Alpine lakes.

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The Alpen Retreat Center offers three healthy and wholesome vegetarian meals a day with plenty of protein options. They also meet different dietary needs like vegan or gluten-free cuisine. Please let Satya Loka know if you have any specific dietary needs or allergies.

• Wi-Fi connection
• 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
• Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
• Pre and post-retreat support from our team
• Teacher training course and certification
• Fruit and snacks available all-day
• Certificate upon successful completion
• Course manual
• Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters
• Evening activities / kirtan / movie night
• 28 nights accommodation
• Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion

• Airport transfer
• Travel insurance
• Flights cost
• Visa fee
• Additional activities not included in the itinerary
• Additional treatments

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.