This is a certified 200 hours Hatha and Vinyasa yoga teacher training course conducted at a beautiful resort located in the heart of a serene seaside town in Goa. Ana Lucia Farina a Costa Rica native and a 500 hrs certified yoga teacher and Ben Mackinnon who has been a yoga teacher for over 20 years are the headteachers that conduct the 200 hours ytt course. The curriculum includes a cohesive foundation of yoga asanas based on needs, flexibility and body adaptations, art of teaching and adjustments in order to meet the needs of future students and in-depth focus on proper asana alignment and biomechanics.
The day starts early as classes start at 6 am every day and the day ends at around 9 pm, overall this course requires the full dedicated attention of the participants and they can't be occupied with anything else due to the intensive nature of the course.
Students are also taught Career development including yoga & wellness business marketing and ethics involved in running a yoga business.
06:00–8:00 — Asana Practice (may include Meditation/ Pranayama/ Chanting
8:00–9:30 — Breakfast & Morning Break
9:30–12:30 — Lecture 1 – philosophical and/or practical
12:30–14:30 — Lunch Break
14:30–17:30 — Lecture 2 – philosophical and/or practical
18:00–20:00 — Dinner and Evening Break
20:00–21:00 — Kirtan, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Movie, Workshop, or Activity
*Schedule may vary slightly during the course
Our Intention
When you take the path of Yoga, you embark on a spiritual, inner journey. Yoga has enriched our lives immensely, and we wish to teach it in the most genuine way, as close to its roots as possible. Our intention is to create teachers who are genuine and share from a place of the heart. This training empowers you with a deep understanding of the body-mind, and gives you tools to tap into your own intuitive wisdom, enabling you to bring this knowledge and compassion to the classes you teach.
Our training offers you the opportunity to be part of a life changing experience, giving you a space to learn, grow and evolve as a human being, in order to become an instrument of service to others.
The Curriculum
The Schedule
06:00–8:00 — Asana Practice (may include Meditation/ Pranayama/ Chanting
8:00–9:30 — Breakfast & Morning Break
9:30–12:30 — Lecture 1 – philosophical and/or practical
12:30–14:30 — Lunch Break
14:30–17:30 — Lecture 2 – philosophical and/or practical
18:00–20:00 — Dinner and Evening Break
20:00–21:00 — Kirtan, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Movie, Workshop, or Activity
*Schedule may vary slightly during the course
You Gain
The training is based on traditional Hatha yoga science and will support you and prepare you to become a professional yoga teacher. After the training, you will receive either a Teaching certificate (200hr Yoga Alliance certified) or an Attendance certificate, depending on your overall performance and attitude throughout the four weeks’ training.
Overlooking the mesmerizing Morjim Beach, Devarya Wellness is an eco-friendly retreat located in the serene seaside town of Goa. Encompassing an area of 7000 sq.m, this yoga and wellness retreat in Goa provides an amicable means of escaping from the monotonous busy days of everyday life with its various forms of yoga sessions. Devarya, meaning a divine belief in spirituality inspires yogis, beginners, and seekers to experience the mindfulness of holistic yoga training.
In the Devarya yoga & wellness retreat, there are skilled yoga professionals with years of experience in practicing Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Osho meditation, and Iyengar yoga. They help visitors enjoy a relaxing yoga session and as well trains them for an advanced training program. At this Yoga & wellness retreat, one can completely immerse in the serenity of the ambiance and enjoy yoga session with like-minded souls.
Besides undergoing extensive yoga training for adults, at Devarya Wellness there is also provision for kids’ yoga teacher training, which enables enthusiastic teachers, take active participation and learn about the various ways of developing the mental and physical health of children.
Apart from the holistic yoga programs, the scenic beauty of this eco-friendly retreat in Goa is ravishing. The resort also houses two marvelous swimming pools, of which the leisure pool named Soma is ideal for children, while adults can relax in the blue water of Luna. Surrounded by sun loungers, the Devarya Yoga & Wellness retreat is pure bliss to enjoy a break from the urban lifestyle and rejuvenate the mind.
The accommodation at the Devarya wellness resort is set in the lush green tropical gardens overlooking the Morjim Beach, commonly called the Turtle beach. The luxury and serenity of this eco-friendly retreat provides a break from the monotonous lifestyle for rejuvenating and energizing oneself. The spacious rooms in this yoga & wellness retreat have a marvelous architectural blend of aesthetic Rajasthani royalty and Goan Portuguese heritage.
The rooms at this eco-friendly resort are spacious, vibrant, full of light, and airy. Chakra Standards overlooks the lush green tropical gardens and has an attached balcony. Tastefully furnished with wooden and earthy décor, the rooms bring emits an aura that brings an individual closer to nature. Following the seven main energy centers, there are several chakra rooms namely Ajna, Anahata, Manipura, Muladhara, Sahasrara, Swadhisthana, and Visuddha. The traditional designs in these rooms include the colors of various chakra, which influences the spiritual, physical and emotional well being of an individual. Besides, there are chakra cottages and Chakra Cottage juniors along with luxurious designed royal villas for those willing to spend a luxurious yoga holiday.
The accommodation at the Devarya wellness resort is set in the lush green tropical gardens overlooking the Morjim Beach, commonly called the Turtle beach. The luxury and serenity of this eco-friendly retreat provides a break from the monotonous lifestyle for rejuvenating and energizing oneself. The spacious rooms in this yoga & wellness retreat have a marvelous architectural blend of aesthetic Rajasthani royalty and Goan Portuguese heritage.
The rooms at this eco-friendly resort are spacious, vibrant, full of light, and airy. Chakra Standards overlooks the lush green tropical gardens and has an attached balcony. Tastefully furnished with wooden and earthy décor, the rooms bring emits an aura that brings an individual closer to nature. Following the seven main energy centers, there are several chakra rooms namely Ajna, Anahata, Manipura, Muladhara, Sahasrara, Swadhisthana, and Visuddha. The traditional designs in these rooms include the colors of various chakra, which influences the spiritual, physical and emotional well being of an individual. Besides, there are chakra cottages and Chakra Cottage juniors along with luxurious designed royal villas for those willing to spend a luxurious yoga holiday.
Two buffet meals breakfast and dinner. Buffet lunch is available for your group at an additional cost.
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