Welcome to the Path of Yoga! We consider ourselves a yoga family and are an authentic, heart-centred Yoga School led by Amy, Josh, Chris, Katrien and India. We have a passion for teaching teachers, and strive to uphold the heart of the yogic tradition whilst incorporating knowledge from cutting-edge, modern sports science.
Our teacher training programs and retreats are small-group deep journeys, with a focus on self-transformation and an exceptionally high standard of education. As yoga teachers, we consider ourselves to be in service to our students and the small intimate group size means that we are able to give each student the support and personal attention needed to make this month a truly life-changing experience.
We carefully choose locations that are comfortable, beautiful, peaceful and conducive to deep work. This means that although we are within an hour of an airport, our weekdays are in nature, free from the distractions of tourist nightlife and the modern world. At the same time, we are close enough to the town that on your day off you can go sightseeing, shopping or explore the tourist center.
On a Path of Yoga teacher training, the teachers live in the retreat center with you, and we share all of our meals together. This means that you get an extraordinary amount of access and personal attention, which is a key aspect of what makes our offering a unique and once in a lifetime experience.
Our teacher training graduates have gone on to teach in their own communities, start businesses, and run retreats.
Although we have grown to offer several yoga teacher trainings each year, we have never lost our small family vibe which is at the heart and center of everything we do.
As we are always striving for the highest quality; all of our 200 hour and 300 hour YTT courses are Yoga Alliance certified. This means you will be eligible to become a Yoga Alliance certified teacher, enabling you to teach world-wide and become a Registered Yoga Teacher.
Each morning we start the day with 3 hours of practice made up of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation, followed by a healthy breakfast. We then move into presentations ranging from philosophy and functional anatomy to sequencing and structuring and much more!
After lunch, the afternoons are spent diving deeper into the methodology of chosen Yoga asana and practices; learning how to better understand and teach them effectively.
The evenings are spent enjoying dinner and free time, and on some nights this is followed by chanting or meditation.
At the end of the month you will be a certified Yoga Alliance 200-hour teacher, but more importantly, you will have the necessary confidence, knowledge and teaching skills to blossom into a world class Yoga Teacher.
An exploration of the classical traditions and their core philosophies, including Hatha, Tantra and Vinyasa Yoga. Learn about where the roots of yoga first took hold and how it has branched into where it is now.
The anatomy of movement and study of the key body systems. We explore how the body works and apply this important knowledge in safe and effective practice and teaching. Anatomist and Somatic Movement Teacher, Tara Eden will be joining us to teach this part of the course.
Daily study and practice of postures and their alignment, adjustments, energetic and health benefits, modifications and effective teaching cues.
Ancient yogis described and revered the anatomy and potency of the energy body, what lay beyond the physical form.
There are many layers to understanding and experiencing Prana; this prime life force and how it moves through the Chakras or energetic centers. These teachings are at the very core of what makes yoga such a potent and timeless practice.
The breath is our connection to life and the foundation of all classical Hatha Yoga practice.
The breath has a profound influence on our nervous system and a deep effect on life quality, both on and off the Yoga mat. Many practices will be offered from basic breath awareness to 'advanced' pranayama.
You will learn how to use the toolkit offered in the yoga system to create meaningful sequences, a good class is not just anatomically sound but also meaningful on more subtle levels.
Understanding our own mind and its makeup is an important part of being a guide in any practice. The power of meditation is significant.
We will study and practice a variety of techniques that are aimed at the development of your own personal meditation practice and being able to hold space when teaching.
A fascinating and practical science of life from ancient India that offers tools to better understand yourself and others therapeutically through the context of the doshas, gunas, and prana.
The necessary skills to confidently lead a yoga class is obviously an important part of taking a teacher training course. There will be plenty of practice teaching: one on one, in small groups, and in front of the whole class coupled with the art and science of teaching and presenting.
Yoga has become a bustling market for teachers and students alike, there are a number of ways to you can stand out from the crowd and jump start your teaching career. We'll show you how.
The 200-hour Certificate will be awarded upon completion of all course requirements. This certificate is all you need to immediately apply for your Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Certification, a certification recognized worldwide.
A detailed 150+ page Training Manual is included.
Our locations are always beautiful retreat centers in nature, carefully selected to provide a comfortable and safe space to facilitate what might be the most transformational month of your life so far.
Please inquire for any additional information, we are always more than happy to oblige.
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. The food at Mala Dhara is one of the many jewels in their crown, healthy, fresh, and beautifully prepared onsite, with some even coming from their own organic garden!
The following meals are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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.
