22 Day 200-Hour Yin & Yang Yoga Teacher Training Course in Periana, Málaga

Facilities

Viva La Vida yoga teacher training: Yin and Yang yoga teacher training

This and more you will learn in 22 days:

• The secrets of the mind-body connection
• The power of your breath
• Yoga philosophy and fundamentals of Ayurveda
• How to teach a 60 to 90 minutes asana (Yin, Hatha, and Vinyasa), meditation, or pranayama yoga class to anyone and at any time
• How to teach and combine various styles of yoga, including Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, Restorative, and more
• Energy pathways in the body and how to get them flowing

This three-week intensive yoga teacher training in Spain is a fully comprehensive, profoundly life-transforming experience. The training is passionately, and skilfully, led by Ilse-Marie Sobering, Jane Bakx, and Hannah Chapman, all experienced yoga teachers. The 200-hour Viva La Vida yoga training course is a professional, down to earth, comprehensive, well-organized, and highly effective program.

For most people an intensive yoga teacher training is a profoundly transformational and life-affirming journey. The organizer works with small groups with a maximum of 12-15 students. Therefore they can give personal attention to all the trainees. Each trainee has a personal mentor to guide them on their inward journey. There will be private sessions with your mentor weekly and whenever you feel you would like to have a talk. You can discuss any questions or doubts with your personal mentor.

200-hour - international recognized certification

The yoga teacher training program follows the standards of Yoga Alliance USA. This is an international body that sets international standards for yoga teacher training programs. This 200-hour training program meets the required standards for a foundational 200 hours of study.

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

You may choose to register with them on qualification. Whether you register with Yoga Alliance or not you will still be the holder of an international certification to teach yoga.

A new adventure

The teacher training is an opportunity to transform how you relate to the world. For a lot of people, yoga teacher training becomes a highlight in their life and an important turning point. Very often it is the beginning of a new life adventure. Immerse yourself in yoga study, find your path, and make friends for life.

A day at the course

Sunrise yoga and meditation - You will wake up with a cup of tea and some fruit and enjoy the beautiful view over the mountains. We will start the day with a morning meditation. Afterward, we continue with an energetic Vinyasa practice.

Hit the books

At 10 a.m. after breakfast, you dig deep into the training, learning about yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, anatomy, physiology, and more.

Teaching and practicing

At 2 p.m., after lunch, you will focus more on the practical teaching itself. You will get sessions on various yoga styles, how to teach, and on alignment. You will practice teaching in small groups.

You will discuss the basics of teaching-learning about various poses, the muscles they open, breathwork, and how to help students in and out of the pose. During the afternoon sessions, you will as well focus on the business aspect of yoga. With the help of your teachers, you will create a plan for your yoga career.

Afternoon relaxing practice

At 5:30 p.m., you wind down your day with a relaxed yoga practice, stretching into delicious Yin and Restorative poses.

Evening meditation, workshop, or movie night

At 8 p.m. after dinner, it is time to relax and find your center in your daily meditation practice or a special workshop. Some nights you will have a movie night and show a nice documentary.

Daily schedule

• 07:00 - 07:30 Morning tea and fruit
• 07:30 - 08:30 Meditation and pranayama
• 08:30 - 10:00 Morning yoga practice
• 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast and break
• 11:00 - 13:30 Morning classroom sessions
• 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch, break, or homework
• 15:30 - 19:00 Afternoon sessions including teaching
• 17:30 - 19:00 Afternoon practice (Yin or Restorative)
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
• 20:00 - Free time, homework, or special evening session

This is an example of the daily schedule, please note times may change slightly.

Content 22 days yoga teacher training course - the curriculum includes the following:

• 100 hours yoga technique, training, and practice
• 30 hours teaching methodology
• 25 hours anatomy and physiology
• 30 hours yoga philosophy
• 20 hours of practice teaching guidance

Students will learn postures and teach an asana practice, through a multitude of lectures, discussions, reading assignments, writing assignments, posture exploration, teaching exercises, posture sequencing, and class development.

During the 200 hours 22 days immersion yoga teacher training you establish a steady rhythm of study, classes, practice, and rest over the course of the three weeks. The foundation course is designed to establish any serious practitioner and teacher in the principles and practices of yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness, meditation, yang styles of yoga like Hatha yoga and Vinyasa and Yin yoga.

During this Viva La Vida Intensive Training Course you will gain a working knowledge of the following things:

• Yoga philosophy and Ayurveda
• History and philosophy of yoga, philosophy, and aim of yoga, the five points of yoga, prana (Qi) and nadis (Meridians)
• Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
• Ayurveda and yogic lifestyle
• Chakras, the human energy field, the five koshas, and the bandhas
• The guns, the four paths of yoga, and the eight limbs of yoga
• Principles of self-development
• Teacher-student relationship
• Ethics for yoga teachers -Techniques, training, and practice
• Hatha practice and techniques
• Vinyasa practice and techniques
• Sun salutations, warming-up practice, and techniques
• Yin yoga
• Other yoga styles
• Kriyas and Ayurvedic cleansing rituals
• Breathwork, pranayama, and bhandas
• Meditations, relaxation, mindfulness, and mudras
• Chanting - kirtan and mantras
• Yoga Nidra
• Massage and Essential Oils

Anatomy and physiology

• Introduction to the anatomy of the human body as it relates to the asanas. Basic anatomy and physiology (with particular emphasis on respiration, circulation, and digestion).
• Explore the nervous system, the muscular-skeletal system, knee and hip joints, the pelvis, the spine, and other topics
• Introduction to the subtle bodies: the yogic anatomy of chakras, nadis, vayus, and koshas, helping you to more fully understand the process and benefits of yoga
• Physiological and energetic effects of asanas, pranayama, meditation and relaxation
• Benefits and contra-indications for asanas (poses)
• Effects of structural and postural alignment on health and wellbeing
• Physiological and emotional effect of stress
• Principles of diet and nutrition

Practice and teaching methodology

• Yoga and business and marketing

Special focus on the business aspect of yoga

Viva La Vida Yoga have more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. They will have special working sessions on how to start your teaching career. You will go home with a plan and with useful advice on how to market yourself.

You will discuss possible business opportunities and they will help you with ideas on how to create a website and how to use video, blogs, and social media. Furthermore, Viva La Vida Yoga offers the opportunity to gain work experience by helping with their courses and retreats.

Additional workshops

You could also attend extra additional workshops or activities like:

• Walking meditation
• Workshop cooking - Yogic diet
• Workshop essentials oils and yoga
• Workshop Shiatsu
• Workshop QiGong
• Workshop Kids yoga
• Workshop Prenatal and Senior yoga
• Kundalini yoga session
• Workshop Acro and Partner yoga
• Full moon ceremony
• Sound journey
• Dynamic meditation session

This retreat will take place in Cañuelo Periana, Málaga, Spain.

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In the area, you can do beautiful hikes. Other activities that you can do in the area: visit some of the beautiful white villages, go to the natural springs, go to the Arabic baths, visit Malaga, go to the beach. You can book a really nice acupressure massage.

• Comprehensive in-depth yoga teacher training
• 200-hour certification to register with Yoga Alliance
• 22 days of inspiration
• 21 nights accommodation in a shared studio/apartment (2 people, twin room with two single beds, living room, kitchen, bathroom and terrace)
• Transfer airport - cortijo and return
• Daily 3 vegan and organic meals
• Tea and water and fruits
• Use of yoga material
• Special focus on how to market your yoga business
• A personal coach
• Comprehensive manual and video material
• A special Facebook group where they share valuable information
• A good foundation of Hatha and Yin yoga and knowledge how to create Vinyasa styled classes
• Daily Yin and Yang yoga practices
• Daily meditation, theory, talks, and exercises
• Relax time, reading and contemplation time
• Sacred sunrise and sunset sessions
• Walking meditation
• Workshop cooking - yogic diet
• Workshop essentials oils and yoga
• Workshop shiatsu
• Workshop qigong
• Workshop kids yoga
• Workshop prenatal and senior yoga
• Kundalini yoga session
• Workshop Acro and Partner yoga
• Full moon ceremony
• Sound journey
• Ecstatic dance or dynamic meditation session

• Flight ticket to Málaga
• A travel or cancellation insurance
• Additional activities and personal expenses

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 20.57% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on departure.