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15 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Big Island, Hawaii, USA

April 5-19, 2025
    from US$ 3,000
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    14 Day 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA

    January 17-30, 2025
      from US$ 4,100
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      Allowah Lani

      Reviews (19)

      Anonymous

      from United States, September 2023

      "Yoga teacher course "

      This was supposed to be a 3 week course. The first two weeks were nice. We started with yoga between 8 and 9.30 am for 90 mins. Then there was prepared a very nice breakfast with guacamole, oat and a good tasting smoothie.

      Then we started again with some explanation about yoga and the names of the asanas , history and deeper knowledge about yoga.

      Around 2 pm we were finished with the yoga and we went to the beach. It happend may be 3 times that we had 90 minutes of yoga also in the afternoon. The room where I slept in their house was clean and the bed was good and super comfy. You get a nice book from them what they wrote by theirselves as a practising book.

      Craig Usher

      from United States, March 2023

      "opening the soul, body, heart, and sunshine"

      The energy of Allowah and Beata, and their son, is pure radiant love. They are kind, and compassionate, and will help you with anything you ask. The feeling is relaxed, and low pressure, yet DO not underestimate that. You will learn a tremendous amount from Allowah, who has an entire internal universe of knowledge to offer about yoga, meditation, philosophy etc.

      Allowah is an incredible practitioner of plant medicine, and a vibrant masterful musician, and holds space in the way you need it without you even knowing it. I felt drenched in soul and sunshine after a week spent at their home retreat and walked away with knowledge of many subjects vedic,yogic, etc. I would say I also walked away feeling cleansed and recentered.

      The yoga practice was really unique and challenging, I felt it had some connection to ancient yogic exercises in India. Breathing techniques, self massage, and music add to the class something so profound that I will miss them very much! They made efforts to take us out on trips during free time, and enjoy the beautiful nature and beaches of florida nearby. Beata working hard behind the scenes to keep all fed happy and healthy with fruits, veggies, smoothies, soups, dinners, etc. I wanted for nothing....

      Truly grateful for this experience.

      Skylar Saik

      from United States, August 2022

      "Beautiful Experience - More Than Just a Teacher Training!"

      This was truly an amazing experience that not only provided a well rounded starting point for yoga teaching, but demonstrated the love and light that a strong yoga practice can bring. The community of people that Allowah attracted was amazing, and the format of the course bonded us closely. Allowah incorporates a variety of topics, including Thai body work and breath work, which work beautifully in conjunction with the asana practice to provide many tools for the aspiring yoga instructor. The schedule was full, but there was time for fun excursions to the beach and local community events. The program encourages extensive self discovery, and really challenged me to grow and question my own practice and theory. This was a life changing experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to teach and/or to fully immerse themselves into learning yoga.

      Dan P.

      from United States, August 2022

      "Three weeks of learning, bliss and joy!"

      These three weeks were extraordinary. Allowah is a fantastic teacher, he embodies the yoga lifestyle and is extremely generous, thorough and kind when sharing his bountiful knowledge; he is inspiring and compassionate, he makes sure to push you in the way great teachers do: mindfully, gently. In three weeks my body evolved so much, my practice became more grounded, and I left feeling inspired to share yoga with other people. My knowledge of yoga philosophy and practice foundation has exponentially grown, and now I feel ready to guide others who may find in yoga the haven for mind, body and soul that it is. The community we built was warm and embracing, filled with love and respect, we all nourished each other and learned from one another; I was lucky to share this experience with a group of phenomenal human beings that I will cherish for life. I stayed in the Fern Cabin at Sundari, a beautiful collective farm that radiates with beauty and care, and my stay was simple but comfortable, and I felt like I was home for the duration of my stay (most other members camped in tents).

      I feel extremely blessed and filled with joy, and truly hold Allowah, Beata and Sunny with love in my heart.

      Elizabeth Khalevich

      from United States, February 2022

      "Perfect weekend getaway "

      You are made to feel extraordinarily comfortable throughout the experience. Everything is customized to your needs and what you are hoping to get out of the experience. Alan goes above and beyond to make you comfortable and to truly help you on your spiritual journey. You can tell that they are passionate about bettering peoples lives and helping everyone find their path to internal peace and spirituality.

      Helena Andrade

      from United States, December 2021

      "Better than I could ever imagined! Highly recommend =)"

      Allowah, Beata, & Sonny are love&light to anyone that has the blessing to meet them. Allowah is an outstanding teacher that goes above&beyond, offers everything you need to be a YT, has an inspiring & free way of teaching, listens & respects everyone's opinions&beliefs & uses a variety of yoga practices & styles, breathwork (very transformative sessions), theory, music&lessons, movies & fieldtrips. Yoga practices with Allowah are off the chart, they include different Yoga styles and techniques that challenges your body&mind in every possible way, the savasana&relaxation with music are magically healing&priceless. Allowah provides a high-quality textbook, including Yoga history&philosophy, Sanskrit, mantras&kirtan, meditation, asanas, pranayama, Yoga etiquette&ethics, teaching methodology, anatomy & business. Theory classes are super philosophical, inspiring & interactive. Not to mention Allowah’s divine musical talent&knowledge that can be a topic for a whole review. Beata is a star, great&passionate dancer who brings savasanas to next level. Her Yoga practices are super flowy & dynamic, her salsa lessons are super fun and you learn so much! Allowah&family are one of the most loving humans I had the chance to spend time with, you can see&feel all the love&effort they put into everything they do. Accommodation was super comfy&clean, the food was delicious, organic, fresh & abundant! My YTT with Truly Helpful exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to join them again soon.

      Jamila Millette

      from United States, December 2021

      "Beyond Teacher Training"

      I liked the humans, from instructors to participants. Everything was thorough...all discussions welcomed. We had structure and flexibility. We had good food; great music (magical even), great dances (salsa and ecstatic), great love, compassion, humor, wisdom, and Everything in between.

      Truly one of the greatest experiences of my life.

      I've learned so much about the BEING Of Yoga, rather than the art and science of doing.

      Life transformational Yogini experience

      Aimee Zawitz

      from United States, September 2021

      "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE!!!"

      I LOVED MY EXPERIENCE WITH TRULY HELPFUL!!! And I highly recommend anyone who is thinking about joining Allowah and his beautiful family to just do it. Here is why...

      -ALLOWAH IS EXCELLENT TEACHER (aka sensei master guruji) who offers everything you could possibly need to be a well equipped professional yoga teacher and beyond.

      His teaching style is deeply inspiring and motiving, while being somewhat hands off, Allowah offers everything he knows (I believe 30 years of yogic experience and a PhD in Religious studies) and you choose how you embrace and take forward the information. We learned asana's; breath work; the ancient history's, scriptures, and myths; Sanskrit, basic business for entrepreneurs, meditations, mantras, and I'm sure more than I can remember! AND let me not neglect to mention how FUNNY and MUSICALLY talented he is.

      -BEATA AND SONNY, Allowah's wife and 2 year old child, are simply a joy and wonderfully fun and sweet to be around and offer their own set of life inspirations & lessons that you may choose to learn from :)

      -THE ACCOMODATIONS were very comfortable and eco-friendly

      -DAY TRIPS were AMAZING and so fun!

      -THE FOOD was delicious, abundant, and home cooked. No complaints... I actually way ate more than I needed because it was so good.

      All in all, this YTT was better than I ever could have imagined! It was a wonderful experience and I feel inspired to delve deeper into yogic traditions and teach a bombass class for my community.

      Norma Andrea Ballesteros

      from United States, September 2021

      "The best espiritual experience ever! I am truly grateful🌺🙏🏾💫"

      I was looking for a way to connect my spiritual journey, with the body that takes me through this beautiful land ( Big Island, Hawaii), and I have found that connection in the Truly Helpful Yoga Teacher Training. I have learned something new in each class and I always leave feeling grateful, flexible and renewed. I would recommend Truly Helpful Yoga to absolutely everyone. I am truly grateful for this truly helpful yoga training experience. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Allan, Beata and Sonny 🧘🏻‍♀️🌈❤️🌟🙏🏾💫!

      Manon Gremion

      from Switzerland, September 2021

      "YTT 300hr on Big Island-Lolia Eco village"

      Allowah pousse à sortir de sa zone de confort autant physiquement que mentalement et donne les clés pour découvrir sa propre spiritualité.

      Le partage sans fin de ses connaissances et de sa passion pour le Yoga.

      Les outils de formation très complets.

      Les sorties plages et volcans

      Les belles rencontres qu'apporte une telle aventure.

      Mehul Choudhary

      from United States, August 2021

      "Life changing experience"

      YTT with Allowah significantly exceeded every expectation I had. Some highlights:

      - Teacher: Allowah (Alan) is an exceptional teacher. He has been teaching for over 20 years and is extremely dedicated to yoga as a way of life. I am Indian and going into the program I was skeptical about his knowledge of Sanskrit, but I was humbled and got to learn a lot from him

      - Program: The program itself was incredibly well organized and executed. We had an amazing group of diverse individuals with different levels of expertise. The practice really pushed my boundaries and helped me go much deeper into the physical poses. We had an excellent balance of physical practice and spiritual conversation. The discussions were interactive and not lectures.

      Location: Living in a sustainable community (Lolia Ecovillage) in Big Island, Hawaii was no short of a dream. The residents were extremely friendly and supportive. It was a wonderful break from the stress of city life. Everything was outdoorsy with great weather

      Food: Extremely high quality food cooked fresh 3 times a day by residents of the community. Everyone eats together amid great conversation. The healthy food helped me lose some weight too :)

      Bonus: Allowah is a very talented musician. The combination of yoga and music was magical. Every day after a tough practice when we would be in shavasana he would play soothing music. Allowah's wife Beata is an exceptional salsa teacher! Their cute little kid Sonny was a pleasure to play with.

      Anonymous

      from Mexico, September 2019

      I came with my arms wide open and at the end I had my arms full of love gifts.

      Svetlana Sidilkovskaia

      from United States, September 2019

      "Freedom within structure"

      Living in a tent for 6 weeks was purifying & surprisingly enjoyable, allowing me feel more connected to the nature around. Birds are the alarm at sunrise. Showering under the stars, listening to the waves and chewing on nearby guava was a magical feast for the rested senses.

      Teaching methodology focused heavily on philosophy. It was helpful to collectively spend time with the ancient texts, interpreting and digesting them with guidance. Asana practice was less demanding than what I am used to, but upon return I feel great progress. Allowha is incredibly humble & loving, forever encouraging & supportive of students' individual interests. There was lots of freedom to self direct studies, but sufficient structure to stay on track.

      Extracurricular activities made the studies feel like summer camp with memories to treasure for a lifetime. Beata's dancing instruction and Baby Guru's exemplary ananda states contributed to the organic goodness of the flow. Support staff was top notch with big hearts and smiles every day. Thank you for the excellent vegan & gluten free food as well as genuine connections and interest in quality of our experience.

      OM, Sveta

      Anonymous

      from United States, September 2019

      "Chen, 200hr YTT, Maui summer 2019"

      Teacher Allowah is kind, patient and truly helpful! The training provided the necessary rigor yet still enjoyable for eager learners. Mark and Beata were also very friendly and supportive. Baby Sonny made the positive experience even sweeter!:)

      Miriah Meiers

      from United States, August 2019

      "Truly Helpful Yoga is all about LOVE"

      I thought this was the perfect Yoga Teacher Training for me. I learned so much attending this program. I loved the instruction by Allowah and his family, as well as Mark, Nyke, and Beata! The location was absolutely magical and allowed everyone to dive into yoga training beautifully. Eat-Sleep-Yoga is possible with all your meals prepared. The food was so delicious, nutritious, and made with love. An epic view of the North Shore of Maui was breathtaking and the rain was nice. Truly Helpful team was dynamic and all very talented and beautiful souls. If you want to learn about all the forms of yoga, yoga history, dance, and so much about your own practice in one of the most beautiful and mystical places I've ever been, hop on board with Truly Helpful. Namaste

      Nicole Schurhammer

      from United States, August 2019

      How classes were run. Philosophical discussions. Teamwork. Positive light in everyone. Everything!!!

      Francis Duran

      from United States, August 2018

      "Only you have the answers."

      This retreat with Allowah wasn't just a life-changing experience for me. It opened my eyes to the unique beauty and strength within myself. A great teacher won't teach you how to be great or give you the answers to happiness in life, a great teacher will help you see that only you can find the answers, only you can achieve the goals you aspire to, or realize what you already have and to be content with it. This was't a life-changing experience for me, it was a rebirth.

      Allowah is a world-class yogi, deeply intellectual philosopher, charming musician, underrated comedian, and a great guy. He helped all of us with effective yet subtle, low-pressure techniques that left each of us feeling like we were more than ready to confidently share yoga in any studio or setting. The evolution of our physical yoga skills, ability to instruct, our mental, emotional and spiritual peace was profound and the difference I realized when I returned to my life and yoga practice back home was enormous. How my perception of meditation and spirituality has grown is something that I cannot put into words, you can only find out yourself. Selecting this specific retreat at this point in my life was divine timing for me. I will definitely attend another yoga retreat with Allowah when the opportunity presents itself. Also, the venue where the retreat was held was serene and naturally magnificent, overlooking the pacific with multiple practices per day in the temple, by the waterfall, or on the beach.

      Angel Shaver

      from United States, July 2018

      "Love"

      Allowah is an incredible soul. I’m so grateful he’s chosen to walk this path. Giving me the gift to study under/with him. We came together as strangers, left as family.(I mean the entire yoga community) Absolutely a life changing experience.

      Much love Allowah, and my new found family. I will study under Allowah’s guidence again. He’s so kind, knowledgeable, talented, exudes love, exceptaince, and gives all of himself to be the absolute best he can. He’s a servant, a teacher, a leader, a glorious musician, inspirational, and SO much more,, including my friend.