Are you yearning to unite the practice of yoga with exhilarating adventures, all within the captivating beauty of the coastal village of Greece? Picture yourself exploring the stunning Mytikas, delving into its rich cultural heritage, and indulging in mouthwatering cuisine, all while being part of a supportive community of like-minded individuals. The online training can be done anytime before or after in person.
Students who complete their training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Introducing a training exclusively tailored for you. You will have complete access to the online platform upon booking. You will have access for six months, during which you can take part before or after the residential part of the training. Once in Mytikas for your 10-day stay, you will dive into an immersive on-site training, offering a harmonious blend of learning, social interactions, cultural exploration, and thrilling adventures.
Your experienced teachers, with years of practice, will skillfully guide you through the remaining 100 hours. Additionally, the flexibility to conclude the online training empowers you to learn at your own pace, right from the comfort of your home. You will nourish your mind, body, and soul, forming connections with like-minded, playful, and adventurous souls. You will have a group-host, who will be on hand at all times to support any of your needs.
You will deliver a 30-minute Vinyasa flow class to your fellow yogis and receive constructive feedback from your head teacher. Take a three-hour written exam focused on asana analysis, philosophy, and anatomy. YogaUnion believes that whether one decides to teach or not after the training is of little importance. This experience will allow you to grow and develop on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. It will be a journey inward, and a cornerstone in the ultimate quest is self-realization and self-love.
YogaUnion has been delivering yoga teacher training courses (YTTCs), based on Ashtanga Vinyasa flow, an internationally accredited program with Yoga Alliance, for over a decade now. Enchanted by their experiences in Bali and India, Ourania, the founders of YogaUnion, decided to call Mytikas their new yoga home. Bringing their experiences from their permanent home in Ubud (the cultural and yogic capital of Bali), all the way to their birthplace in Greece.
YogaUnion is currently running a 200-hour Vinyasa teacher training, a unique and authentic course, open to those who want to become yoga teachers or simply deepen their practice. YogaUnion shala is located on a cliff, surrounded by Greek olive trees and botanical herbs, overlooking the endless blue waters of the Ionian Sea, which makes this experience even more magical.
Based on thousands of hours of experience from all over the world, Ourania carefully created and shaped the course to deliver the most educational, life-changing experience. The training is designed to challenge and develop individuals at all levels. This 200-hour course specializes in Vinyasa Ashtanga yoga, with a strong focus on the breath and how to combine it with movement. With a focus on:
Daily morning will begin with an hour of pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting, followed by a Vinyasa flow class. Early afternoons are focused on deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments, and teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying yoga philosophy or anatomy (alternating days).
Early afternoons are focused on deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments, and teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying yoga philosophy or anatomy (alternating days). The afternoon lessons will be focused on restorative styles of yoga such as Yin, Hatha, and Nidra and specialized workshops. This 200-hour yoga teacher training program incorporates training hours in the following educational categories and topics:
You will start to teach from day one. The building of the yoga lessons will be gradual and smooth, facilitating everyone to develop their talents. Teaching will also be progressive, starting with one-to-one lessons in the beginning and moving step by step to bigger groups of students, ending up in full open classes. Regular feedback is given by teachers and fellow students about your teaching so that you can improve and find your unique voice and style as a teacher. Some of the things you will do and learn include:
Prana - breath, Yama - control - in accordance with the great yogis, breath equals energy flow. Every morning will begin with pranayama classes, where you will have the chance to get grounded, look forward, and set intention and energy for the day ahead. You will practice your breathing and gain conscious awareness of your body. In this class, you will learn and practice:
This class focuses on analyzing and dissecting basic and advanced postures. You will learn the correct alignment based on the traditional approach and in line with body mechanics, understand how to offer hands-on adjustments, and how to structure them in a Vinyasa class. The teachers will always be present in your practice, observing and providing feedback. In this class, you will learn:
You will travel back in time to India and dive deep into the origins of yoga and how it reached today's modern form. Focusing on philosophical concepts, you will learn how to adapt and apply them to your modern life. These lessons are held in a conversational format, which enables students to actively engage and explore meanings through their own visions and stories. In this class, you will learn and discuss:
You will take a deep dive into the understanding of the human body in today's modern world, with a focus on the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems. You will gain a deep understanding of how these systems work in harmony to create movement and gain the ability to articulate this through your yoga practice, teaching, and everyday life. This class is delivered in a conversational setting. Over the years, you have been able to master the delivery of complex concepts in a fun, interactive, and intuitive way. In this class, you will learn and discuss:
They believe that you begin teaching from the moment you enter your shala. They aim for the lessons to be confidence-building and progressive. You will start with one-to-one lessons and gradually move to bigger groups of students; Eventually, you deliver a 30-minute class to your fellow yogis. Through regular feedback from teachers and fellow students, you will have a chance to improve as you go along about finding your unique voice and style as a teacher. In this class, you will learn and practice:
The afternoon classes will serve to introduce the students to various styles of yoga, in addition to core course specifications. Alternatively, you will take part in restorative practice and themed workshops. To complement your morning dynamic Yang practice, the afternoons will focus on Yin practice. The classes will feature Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, Restorative, and Gentle Hatha. Asana-related, these workshops will cover handstands, hip openers, fun modules like partner yoga, and spiritual immersions such as eye gazing and bhakti.
The residential course includes 8 vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays are days off, and the meals are not included.
YogaUnion Greece has partnered with local restaurants to supply the best nutrition for our participants. The students will follow the yogic diet consisting of vegetarian, plant-based foods.
We hold an excellent team of Health Food Chefs who are here to make your stay unforgettable by offering you some of the best tastes Greece has to give - bringing the best local, organic products, exotic fruits, and superfoods, while creating a balanced menu.
You will be surprised of the variety of fruits and vegetables that will give your tastebuds a unique sensation. If you have any food intolerance, please let us know and we will adjust the meal options accordingly.
The following meals are included:
Breakfasts
Lunches
Dinners
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
Café
Tea
The following diets served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Organic food
