32 Day 300-Hour Vinyasa Ashtanga Yoga Training Teacher in Magical Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Certification

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

Overview

You know YogaUnion. You know what to expect. Are you ready to sweat, cry and laugh with YogaUnion one more time? If this is your first time, are you ready to be part of this loving, ever-growing family?

YogaUnion has been delivering yoga teacher training courses (YTTCs), based on Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, an internationally accredited program with Yoga Alliance, for over a decade now.

Enchanted by Bali and its energy since the first training they held here, the original founder, Ourania, decided to call this magical land their new home. Now permanently situated in Ubud, the cultural and yogic capital of Bali. YogaUnion Shala is located deep in the rice fields, overlooking the Ubudian jungle and rice fields, which makes this experience even more magical.

Based on thousands of hours of experience from all over the world, Ourania carefully created and shaped the course to deliver the most educational, life-changing experience. The training is designed to challenge and develop individuals at all levels.

The course

The course is a 5-week intensive advanced 300-hour training that will build on your pre-existing knowledge, so already having a 200-hour certification will be required.

Following from the 200-hour course, this training will naturally be practice focused as well. You will analyze all the poses of Ashtanga Primary Series, as well as more and new Vinyasa and Hatha yoga postures. You will break down, analyze, learn how to perform, adjust and teach those poses and make creative and well-structured flows with them.

The anatomy lessons will hug the asana classes, complementing them by focusing on the understanding of movement patterns, their practical application to your practice and how each pose affects the joints, bones, and muscles.

You will take a deeper look, not only at the muscles and their fascia, but also at the nervous system. You will gain more insight into how the mind is connected to your body and how you can invest in that relationship and take the reigns.

How the training looks like

Your days will start with pranayama, meditation, and chanting, balancing you and setting the stage for the rest of the day. You will be introduced to new, more advanced breathing techniques and practice different kinds of meditation methods and mantra chanting.

The philosophy classes will take you through the epic Bhagavad Gita, where you will have in-depth, open-minded, and constructive discussions in order to find yourself there and see how you can apply the traditional yogic ethics, and lifestyle to your modern lives.

In the afternoons, you will delve deeper into the practice of Yin, as well as be introduced to even more styles of yoga, like Tantra, Restorative, Pre-natal, and others, as well as having regular theme-based workshops.

The family

Five intensive, challenging and very rewarding weeks await you. During this training you will spend even more hours together, practicing, training and learning but also supporting and helping each other, through good and bad.

During this training you will work closer and for more hours with your teachers, who will always be there to support and guide you through this journey.

You will bond and connect on a deeper level with your fellow students as well. You will live, eat and sleep close to each other as well as have many, many hours of mutual practice where you will be asked to group up and study or practice your final lessons together.

On Sundays you will have your day-off where you can explore the majestic Bali and visit the temples, the jungle, the sea or the mountains, depending on your energy levels.

What you can expect

• Practice every day in their special home deep in the rice fields overlooking the jungle, the YogaUnion Shala.
• Accommodations in partner guesthouses in the surrounding area, the magical neighborhood Sok Waya, which is surrounded by ricefields and the local community while being only 10-minutes walking distance from the center of Ubud.
• Daily, mornings will begin with pranayama, meditation and mantra chanting, followed by Vinyasa and Ashtanga flow classes.
• Early afternoons will be focused on deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments and teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying yoga philosophy or anatomy (alternating days).
• The afternoon lessons will be focused on restorative styles of yoga such as Yin, Hatha, Nidra, introducing you to different styles of yoga such as Pre-natal yoga and specialized workshops.
• Late afternoon lessons will seal the day, with practicing what you learn, work on your final lessons and studying together as you watch the sun setting behind the rice fields.
• You will eat at the YogaUnion restaurant a few minutes walking distance from the yoga shala, where chef Agung will be waiting for you, to try out her healthy and nutritious recipes, all made from local and organic fruits and vegetables.
• You will have 1 day off per week, usually Sundays, where you get to relax or enjoy the surroundings or arrange excursions and small trips to explore Bali.

Pranayama

Prana – breath, yama – control – in accordance with the great yogis, breath equals to energy flow.

Every morning will begin with pranayama classes, where you will have the chance to get grounded, look inwards and set intention and energy for the day ahead. You will practice your breath and gain conscious awareness of your body.

In this class you will learn and practice:

• Yogic breathing
• Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
• Bhramari (humming bee breath)
• Ujjayi (the psychic or victorious breath)
• Bhastrika (bellows breath)
• Kapalbhati (frontal brain cleansing breath)

Vinyasa

Their approach to the traditional style of Vinyasa and Ashtanga, enhanced and refined with the newfound knowledge and information they are blessed to have learnt from years of exploration and practice.

This class focuses on analyzing and dissecting basic and advanced postures. You’ll learn the correct alignment based on the traditional approach and in line with body mechanics, understand how to offer hands-on adjustments and how to structure them in a Vinyasa class.

The teachers will always be present in your practice, observing and providing feedback.

In this class you will learn:

• Analysis of the 80 postures and more (arm balances, back-bends, and inversions)
• Modifications, other variations, and advanced variation of all postures
• Adjustment (physical and verbal) theory and hands-on practice)

Alignment

Their approach to the traditional style of Vinyasa and Ashtanga, enhanced and refined with the newfound knowledge and information they are blessed to have learnt from years of exploration and practice.

This class focuses on analyzing and dissecting basic and advanced postures. You’ll learn the correct alignment based on the traditional approach and in line with body mechanics, understand how to offer hands-on adjustments and how to structure them in a Vinyasa class.

The teachers will always be present in your practice, observing and providing feedback.

In this class you will learn:

• Analysis of the 80 postures and more (arm balances, back-bends, and inversions)
• Modifications, other variations, and advanced variation of all postures
• Adjustment (physical and verbal) theory and hands-on practice)

Anatomy

You will take a deep dive into the understanding of the human body in today’s modern world, with a focus on the nervous, skeletal and muscular system. You will gain a deep understanding of how these systems work in harmony to create movement and gain the ability to articulate this through your yoga practice, teaching and everyday life.

This class is delivered in a conversational setting. Over the years, they have been able to master the delivery of complex concepts in a fun, interactive and intuitive way.

In this class you will learn and discuss:

• Introduction to anatomy and different body systems
• Analysis of the skeletal system a connective tissue, muscular system and the nervous system
• Movement analysis of all major joints and muscles and direct application to yoga practice and asanas

Philosophy

You will travel back in time to India and dive deep into the origins of yoga and how it reached today’s modern form. Focusing on philosophical concepts, you will learn how to adapt and apply them to your modern lives. These lessons are held in a conversational format, which enables students to actively engage and explore meanings through their own vision and stories.

In this class you will learn and discuss:

• History and meaning of yoga
• The eight-limb path of yoga according to Patanjali
• Prana, Vayus, Nadis, Chakras, Kundalini
• The Gunas, Doshas, introduction to a yogic diet
• Mudras, Bandhas (energy locks) and mantras
• The meaning of Om
• Lifestyle and ethics as a yoga practitioner and a teacher

Teaching methodology

YogaUnion Bali believes that you begin teaching from the moment you enter their shala. They aim for the lessons to be confidence-building and progressive. You’ll start with one-to-one lessons and gradually moving to bigger groups of students, eventually, you’ll be delivering. Through regular feedback from teachers and fellow students, you’ll improve with practice—gradually finding your unique voice and style as a teacher.

In this class you will learn and practice:

• Yoga Union Vinyasa structure and principles
• Practice teaching and receiving feedback
• Observing others teaching and giving feedback
• Learn and practice hands-on adjustment
• Instruction, teaching styles, and qualities of a teacher
• Voice projection and floor presence
• Planning and structuring a class
• Dealing with injuries and safety precautions

Afternoons

The afternoon classes will serve to introduce the students to various styles of yoga, in addition to core course specification. Alternating, you will take part in restorative practice and themed workshops.

Restorative

To complement your morning dynamic Yang practice, the afternoons will focus on Yin practice. The classes will feature Yin yoga, yoga Nidra, Restorative, Gentle Hatha.

Workshops

Asana-related, these workshops will cover handstands, hip openers, fun modules like partner yoga and spiritual immersions such as cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dance, eye gazing and bhakti.

The daily schedule

Daily mornings will begin with an hour of pranayama, meditation and mantra chanting, followed by a Vinyasa flow class.

Early afternoons are focused on deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments and teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying yoga philosophy or anatomy (alternating days).

The afternoon lessons will be focused on restorative styles of yoga such as Yin, Hatha, Nidra and specialized workshops. They maintain a very high standard of teaching whilst making their classes extremely fun and interactive.

You will have 1 day off per week, usually Sundays where you get to relax or enjoy the surroundings.

• 07:00 - 08:00: Pranayama
• 08:00 - 10:00: Vinyasa
• 10:00 - 11:00: Breakfast
• 11:00 - 13:00: Alignment
• 13:00 - 15:00: Lunch
• 15:00 - 16:30: Anatomy - philosophy
• 16:45 - 18:30: Workshop - afternoon classes
• 19:00: Dinner

Requirements

Yoga practice

To get the most out of your training, it's important to have a basic understanding of foundational yoga postures. The more at ease you are with your practice, the more you’ll be able to focus on the deeper teachings and personal growth throughout the course.

Language

They warmly welcome students from all countries and language backgrounds. All lessons and course materials are delivered in clear, simple English to ensure everyone can follow along with ease.

Please note: All classes and the final exam will be conducted in English.

Attendance

Full attendance is essential for your success. Students are required to attend all scheduled classes, workshops, and lectures.

Days Off

To help you stay balanced and refreshed, you'll have one day off each week—usually on Sundays—to rest, explore, or enjoy some quiet time.

The completion

Teaching

As part of your final examination, you will be required to deliver a 30-minute Vinyasa flow class to your fellow yogis.

Written examination

The course will end with a written exam focused on asana analysis, anatomy and philosophy.