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What Makes This Teacher Training Special

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This 200hr course is for everyone who seeks a foundational Yoga teacher training but is also interested in the complementary wisdom of Ayurveda. It is for those who do not want to study content only, but want to immerse themselves into the yogic lifestyle in a residential course.

 

By applying and living the principles you study, you gain a deeper insight and undertanding plus you get to enjoy the beneficial effects in your own life. The scene this teacher training is set into, couldn`t be more pure and true to its teachings.

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While we study the holisitc flow of the elemens in the ayurvedic routine and yoga classes, the venue itself is a humble teacher in the background. Displaying the cosmic interplay of the elements as it provides shelter, creates diversity, beauty and contributes to a deeper understanding of resilience and harmony.

This teacher training is like an ayurvedic dish itself. It incorporates a multitude of different flavours and textures by adding ceremonies, healthy rituals and field trips. Igniting your soul and senses, it will leave you nourished  on every level.

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Cost: $ 5500 NZD ( Deposit of 10 % to secure your spot)

The remaining balance is due until arrival. Installment payment is available. )

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Free Cancellation Policy if due to Covid

• 100% deposit refund for cancellation 1+ days before retreat start date.

 

Remaining Balance

• The remaining balance is due upon arrival.

• If paid at the time of booking, a full refund of the remaining balance is available up to the day before your retreat start date.

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Benefits

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• As the course goes by, you’ll see yourself and those around you changing, growing and glowing

• An amazing location that will match the depth of your yoga experience

• Ancient teachings brought into a contemporary context

• Teachers who are experienced, knowledgeable and passionate

• An amazing vegetarian diet that will leave your nourished and content

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Program

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The training begins on Sunday, 6th of November 2022 with an opening ceremony at 2pm

( you can arrive from 10am and have time to settle in ).

 

The teacher training is finished on Sunday, 4th of December 2022 after breakfast around 10am

( closing ceremony on Saturday evening ).

 

Your overview and general schedule of the teacher training:

Classes run Monday to Friday and half day on Saturday. The second half , we go on field trips like a garden tour at the local herbal learning garden of Phytofarm,  visits to nearby nature reserve & waterfalls and the magical local meditation temple overviewing Akaroa harbour. Fire /   cacao ceremonies & crystal sound baths or sweat lodge are also woven into your teacher training experience...

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Sunday is completely to your own leisure.

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The days are structured as following ( Content of theory blocks ( i.e. Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Therapy, ... varies each week )

Evenings are optional!

 

Twice per week there will be an evening event from 7.30 to 8.30 pm.

These events complement the practice and yogic studies as they incorporate mantras, chanting, and other yogic rituals like fire ceremonies. Attendance is not compulsory for certificate.

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Description

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This four week intensive teacher training is your solid foundation for teaching yoga while you deepen your own practice. Your days will be filled with the many aspects of yoga including asana classes, meditation, pranayama, cleansing techniques, marma points and lectures on anatomy, ayurvedic physiology, philosophy and more.

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The practice oriented style of teaching gives you a chance to experience the divers subjects with all senses. 

The classes take place in the Garden Yoga Shallah` and the´Earth Studio´on site. You´ll find lots of enchanted niches and garden marquees for your own practice in the beautiful garden.

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One day per week is to your own leisure, study or adventure on the Banks Peninsula. Incredible night skies, many bushwalks and the beautiful beaches with their local resident seal, penguin and dolphin colonies are at your doorstep. However, we will take you on field trips around the Peninsula every Saturday where you get to experience some magical spots and meet the wonderful locals.

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Your accomodation is on site of Okuti Garden either in a yurt, tipi or housetruck. Comfy beds, candle light and hot water bottles ensure you can restore deeply while enjoying a month with little electricity and next to no radiation other then from your own energy body.

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Full board healthy vegetarian catering is included six days a week. The food is partly from the garden you are living in, always organic and freshly prepared on site. Sundays you are free to explore the culinary delights around you.

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The bundle we created for you is as vibrant and abundant as the venue itself. Daily yoga nidra, weekly kirtans, rituals of 108 sun salutaions and ceremonies are adding to your full immersion into the yogic lifestyle and transformational effects.

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This 200 hrs YTTC is aligned with the International Certificate of Yoga Alliance. Your certificate is globaly recognised.

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You don´t need any previous yoga experience to attend the course. Students from everywhere are welcome. The teaching language is english.

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