It is from this variety of experiences that I have created the Soma Yoga Training 200hrs. I consider the body and movement as key means to return to feel alive again. I am a guardian of life and sacred processes of restoration and completion of what is necessary and what is natural in our sacred history.
Soma Yoga Teacher Training provides a solid foundation to teach Yoga following principles of somatic education, body warm-ups, joint mobility, and resistance training to educate on human movement and build the capacity for doing more in life with confidence and ease. Yoga teachers are educated in a blend of experiential anatomy, physiology, somatic education, and movement science with the traditional practice of yoga. Soma Yoga is a way of relating to the body to become more aware, to observe and embody the symbiotic relationships that we hold inside and outside ourselves.
Arrival day
15:00 Arrival, pick up at the bus station
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
Activity days (subject to changes)
08:00 - 09:30 Somatic awareness and Soma yoga practice
09:30 Breakfast
Break
10:30 - 13:30 Session
14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
Break
16:30 - 18:30 Session
19:00 Community dinner
Rest
Departure day
Breakfast
11:00 Leave for the bus station
Living more fully in our bodies is the key to unlocking answers to essential questions about living responsibly with and on the Earth. Being present in our bodies is an act of awareness and the first step toward kindness, both to ourselves and to all beings, whether human or non-human. As we come into our bodies, we become an integral part of the Earth, and she becomes an integral part of us. What’s outside is within us, and what’s within us is reflected in the world around us. The patterns organizing our bodies are shared with our evolutionary kin and with the living Earth itself.
Rediscovering Our Original Nature
Embodiment is our birthright, and animals, for example, live fully embodied lives most of the time. However, as humans, we often interrupt our natural flow from a young age, learning what behaviors are deemed acceptable by our environment. We become socialized from day one, and our frontal lobes increasingly dictate our behaviors, guided by societal norms rather than our own bodily experiences.
Imagine breaking free from these societal conditioning patterns, expressing your embodiment as it arises, free from conscious or unconscious rules. Learning is both an exploration of the new and a return to what we instinctively know.
Embark on a Journey of Rediscovery
Our training is a pathway back to our source, a journey of self-remembering. In a world that craves connection on all levels, we must reconnect with the Earth beneath our feet, with neglected aspects of our psyches that require reflection, and with the natural world that our ancestors evolved in. This profound reconnection leads to deep satisfaction.
A Human-Centered and Earth-Centered Perspective
Our training centers on the human body as the vessel through which we experience the world. It teaches us to value the Earth as much as we value ourselves. This perspective is both human-centered and earth-centered. Our bodies and the Earth have evolved over billions of years, and our task is to establish a dialogue with this inherent intelligence. By enhancing awareness of our bodies and the places we inhabit, we deepen our engagement in the intricate universe that surrounds us.
A Unique Learning Experience
During this 15-day immersion, you will dive into the direct experience of anatomical body systems and their interconnectedness with the Earth. You’ll explore natural settings in KiekariTerra and beyond, opening your senses to the world and recognizing that the present moment is your primary source of learning.
Balancing Objectivity and Experience
Our approach combines objective study and subjective experience, with a greater emphasis on the latter. In a culture that prioritizes scientific knowledge, we rediscover the value of our own knowing and trust our intuition.
Reconnect with Your Body and Unleash Your Vitality
Many of us have been conditioned to ignore our bodies’ feelings and expressions. This inhibition often leads to diminished energy, reduced aliveness, and a disconnection from the body’s innate wisdom. Our training gently guides you back home to your body and the Earth, allowing you to rediscover the harmonious integration of sensation, feeling, mind, and spirit that is your birthright.
You will enjoy delicious homemade meals. The food is vegan/vegetarian. On your off days (Saturdays), only breakfast will be served.
If you are a coffee lover, the retreat center is close to the best coffee town in Mexico, where you can find organic coffee during the free day.
They will provide fruit for in-between meals. If you need to bring some snacks of your preference you are welcome to do so, just keep in mind not to bring garbage (plastic bags, metallic cans, etc).
if you have special food requirements (nuts/ seeds/) you need to eat while in a break, make sure you bring the food you like to eat daily as snacks.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
