Course Prices in euros:
Greece Marathea: 2400 euro

Greece Skoutari: 2400 euro

Italy Casentino Tuscany: in double rooms 2400 euro
in dormitory 2000 euro
in camping 1700 euro

The price includes full board

As a teacher you need to guide people so that they can not only do the poses without injury but do them in a way suited to their own present condition. It’s not only important to know how to adapt any pose but also to know which alternatives may be better suited. Emphasis is on getting prana (or energy) to flow while doing the poses, to understand their therapeutic benefits and for each person to practice with enjoyment, correct breathing and sincerity.

Course Syllabus - 200 hours

Yoga Asanas 60 hours
Basic postures and variations; sun salutation; relaxation; abdominal breathing; full yogic breath; 2 pranayama; basic routines and variations; advanced postures; meditation

Practice and Teaching 60 hours
Beginners and intermediary classes ; the elderly ; children and yoga for pregnancy ; teaching techniques: guiding, coaching, leading; use of language and communication; use of props; assisting hands-on; finding personal style in teaching; designing for mixed level classes; how to teach new posture in depth; assessing individual needs

Anatomy, Physiology 20 hours

Basic anatomy and physiology

Physiological and energetic effects of asanas, pranayama, meditation and relaxation

Benefits and contra-indications for all techniques

Effects of structural and postural alignment on health

Physiological and emotional effect of stress

Philosophy 15 hours

Prana (Qi) Nadis (Meridians) and chakras (energy centres)

The human energy field

The 4 paths of yoga

The 8 limbs of yoga

Principles of self-development

Teacher student relationship

Introduction to the Bagavad Gita

Karma and reincarnation

Homework and group study 30 hours

Various activities 20 hours

Includes more meditation and chanting, discussions, DVDs, introduction to Shiatsu, link between Yoga and Chinese Medicine etc

Daily Schedule

07h00 – 09h00 Asanas, Relaxaton (main asana class)

09h15 – 11h00 Meditation, Chanting, Philosophy

11h00 – 12h00 Brunch

12h00 – 16:00 Free study period and break

16h00 – 17h00 Anatomy & Physiology

17h00 – 18h15 Asanas (detailed explanations of asanas and teaching method)

18h15 – 19h30 Group Practice (students teaching each other)

19h30 – 20h30 Dinner

20h30 – 22h30 Various activities including meditation, chanting, DVDs, discussions, Shiatsu practice

All meals are prepared by our cook at the house and will include a completely vegetarian option.

Make sure you bring swim wear as you will have enough free time each day to go to the beach.

Languages

The course will be taught in English with translations into French and Italian if and when necessary. You may read the relevant literature in your own language. The practical part will be evaluated by continual assessment and you may write the final exam in your own language.