29 Day Zuna Yoga 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali

Facilities

The Zuna Yoga® 300 hr yoga teacher training certification course goes beyond just asana to present an in-depth study of pranayama (breathing practices), meditation, yoga philosophy, prana and the energetic body, advanced sequencing, anatomy, and developing a personal meditation practice for yourself and others.

You will also learn how to develop a meaningful private session and how to develop successful yoga and workshop programs as well as other tools to advance your career opportunities. During the training, the asana practices are physically challenging but we spend less time on physical conditioning and more on meditation and pranayama.

Advanced yoga at Zuna Yoga® is not yoga for acrobats. The promise of yoga is not realized through complicated and rigorous asana. However, safe and competent performance of basic and intermediate asanas such as headstand, Chaturanga, and Urdhva Dhanurasana is very important.

You will have two daily practices - morning and afternoon - that include Vinyasa sequences, meditation, and pranayama. A level of strength and steadiness in the physical body is essential for moving into advanced techniques such as bandha, mudra, and pranayama. Also, experience in meditation is required.

Rent a bicycle or motorbike and cruise around the rice fields surrounding Ubud. After the training, you can spend time investigating Bali, which has the well-deserved nickname of "Island of the Gods." Bali boasts varied landscapes of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides. Its culture is colorful, deeply spiritual and unique, being the only Hindu state in Indonesia. With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions, and an enormous range of accommodations, this is one of the world's most popular and award-winning island destinations.

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Important information

Students should arrive in Bali no later than the morning of the first day of training. You will meet for an opening circle in the late afternoon. Your first morning practice is the next day, and the training ends at 6pm on the final day. Students should plan for departure after breakfast on the following day.

Travel insurance

You are strongly encouraged to purchase your own travel insurance. They can't emphasize this enough. Stuff happens. This will cover you for any medical care you need, loss/damage of any goods, and any disruption or cancellation of your travel. Choose the "cancel for any reason" option for the most coverage.

Visa information

Please ensure your passport is valid for more than 6 months after arrival, and that it contains several blank pages. This will prevent issues such as refused entry into the country when you check in with your airline.

There are 2 visa options available, depending on your time requirements.

• Visa on arrival: citizens of over 50 countries may apply for a visa on arrival (VOA) when they arrive at the airport in Indonesia. There are special lanes for this at immigration in the arrivals area. The costs are 25 USD for 30 days, payable on the spot. It's easiest to hand them the exact amount in US currency, but this is not necessary, since they accept most currencies. The 30-day visa may be extended for a further 30 days by paying an additional 25 USD and extra fee of approximately 25/30 USD. You will have to leave Indonesia and return if you wish to stay longer than 60 days.
• Tourist visa: This visa is available at certain Indonesian embassies worldwide. It is a 2 month tourist visa, extendable on a monthly basis, for a fee (50 - 60 USD per month), for up to 6 months in total. This visa needs to be organized in your country of residence prior to your departure for Indonesia. Should you wish to spend more than 60 days in Indonesia, they recommend this option. Officially, an onward/return ticket is a requirement for a visa, and visitors are frequently asked to show their ticket on arrival. A departure tax of 200,000 IDR is charged on your exit from Indonesia, which you must pay in cash.

Note: This visa information is provided as a guide only. Please check with the Indonesian Consulate in your home country for the most accurate and up-to-date Indonesian visa information.

Important information

As for all destinations, you should check your government's travel advisories before you depart, follow your own wisdom with regards to this, and listen to local advice when you arrive.

• Hygiene and food/water: There are some risks of traveler's diarrhea, by far the most common problem affecting travellers. It is important to drink only bottled/boiled water, choose food carefully and wash your hands regularly. Please do not drink the tap water, and do not brush your teeth with it. It is unsuitable for consumption.
• Mosquito-borne diseases: Although Bali is usually not affected, there are a number of mosquito-borne diseases in Indonesia, so it is recommended you bring repellent and long clothing to cover your skin at dawn/dusk.

Vaccinations

Check what vaccinations you need to travel to Indonesia and ensure you have the required vaccinations well before departure date.

What to bring

Several changes of your favorite lightweight yoga clothes. Their practice space is open-air, and it gets warm! Laundry service is cheap on the island, so no need to overpack.

• A sarong - a wonderful multipurpose item that keeps bugs away during savasana, covers your legs to visit temples, and will ward off any evening chill. These are also sold on the island.
• Comfortable sandals or flip-flops are a must, and should be easy removed as most people here do not wear shoes indoors.
• Swimwear and a beach towel
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit (antibiotics, hydrocortisone, aspirin, antibiotic cream, band-aids)
• Mosquito repellent
• Personal medication (drugs here are unreliable, cheap knock-offs)
• Earplugs (we like the moldable silcone variety, e.g. from Mack's)
• Sanitary products
• Adapter for electronics: Europe (KAEU)
• Flashlight
• Refillable water bottle
• Notebook and pen
• Required reading as book or ebook
• Yoga mat (you can also purchase in Ubud. As a lightweight travel mat, they like the Jade Travel Mat)

Anytime you go into a temple for a ceremony or tourist attraction you must wear a long sleeve shirt, pants or preferably sarong that covers your knees.

• Their venues will be supplying yoga mats, belts, blocks, and meditation cushions. However, they strongly recommend bringing your own yoga mat for optimal hygiene and comfort. You'll be spending a lot of time on it during the training.

Seasonal information

Bali is in the tropics and always has quite a humid and hot climate. Canggu enjoys a steady ocean breeze. You can expect pleasant daytime temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit, year round. As with everywhere in the world, the weather is somewhat unpredictable. In Bali you can expect a mix of sun, clouds and showers throughout the year.

Currency information

ATM's are plentiful in Canggu and many restaurants and cafes accept credit cards. You can also exchange foreign cash at local exchange offices. Don't forget to tell your bank and credit card companies the daes that you will be traveling, or they might cut off your funds for fraud protection. Asia prefers Visa / MasterCard. American Express is generally not welcome.

Communication information

Wi-Fi is free, fairly fast, and ubiquitous in Canggu. Sim cards are easily available and cheap in Indonesia if you wish to make local phone calls on your global ready phone. You can buy new credit (pulsa) in convenience stores.

• 28 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, water, teas, afternoon fresh fruit snack
• Group airport transfer
• 450+ page manual
• Course tuition

• Airfare

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• 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 30 days before arrival.