Become creative in your mind and body with a different form of movement. The aim of this retreat is to give you a holistic approach to yoga, while getting you active and creative at the same time. The knowledge of the asanas and the alignment of the body together with ancient yogic breathing techniques and meditation will help you to be centered in the present with body and mind. Therefore, it will have a regenerative effect on your life. Enjoy a good swim in the crystal clear water of Samothraki, hike to the waterfalls, enjoy the hot springs in Therma, or explore the wild island.
Students who complete their training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Students who will successfully attend the entire training program and complete all the days of the training will be certified as yoga teachers by Yogagyani and can teach yoga anywhere in the world afterwards.
They can also take part and volunteer at the school to observe and to assist other students during the course and improve their own teaching skills.
The particular program is certified by the Yoga Alliance (RYS 200). Yogagyani will help the trainees to proceed with their registration at the International Yoga Alliance and get the license registered with Yoga Alliance after completing the program.
This 200-hour yoga teacher training program is specially for those who are beginners wanting to dive deep into yoga. The training includes techniques of asana (posture) philosophy of yoga, which is supplemented by practices and teaching methodologies from various Indian traditional yoga schools, such as Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and BKS Iyengar.
The curriculum for this 200-hour teacher training includes simple warm-up techniques for glands and joints, sun salutations, traditional Hatha yoga techniques, pranayama, deep relaxation and yoga Nidra techniques, stress management, techniques to develop strength and flexibility through Iyengar methodologies, and bandhas, which are regarded as an important aspect of Hatha yoga.
You will also study anatomy and physiology for yoga, philosophy of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, teaching methodology, ethics and business of yoga, as well as meditation techniques and more.
Additionally, you will also learn Led primary series Ashtanga yoga, which is a set of 46 postures structured in a flow that helps one to gain strength and flexibility.
You will finish this 200-hour program being much more in touch with the power of your mind through daily meditation, mindfulness techniques, asanas, pranayama, journaling, silence, and more.
Perhaps even more helpful will be the reflections that you will receive from other participants and the tribe-building communal living, which is often both a challenge and great opportunity for growth.
This 200-hour program is registered with Yoga Alliance, though the offer goes beyond the basics. Students are required to follow the guidelines and standards from the outset once registered with Yoga Alliance. A fully committed yoga serves the greater good of all concerned.
This is not to say that there will not be fun and games. It’s just to say that you will find just the right mix of the work and play that at the end of the day, everyone will be left feeling fulfilled with the whole experience and empowered to bring yoga to their respective communities and the world.
20 days of TTC is truly helpful, and Samothraki island, the beautiful island full of nature and quiet, is the ideal place for all yogis. It is also a tranquil location that is perfect for yoga practice, self-growth and self-healing.
Each training module includes some preparation tasks which will be sent to the trainee as soon as they register for the particular module.
Upon completion of the training and in order to receive a certification of the 200-hour teacher training course, the trainee will have to carry out specific hours of personal study and practice, the contents of which will be given in detail to the trainees during the program.
Practice will be held outdoors in the morning and indoors in the yoga studio in the evening, to have an authentic feeling. Props will be provided by Adventure of Yoga with Ritu.
After the end of the course, you will be a professional yoga teacher when you have registered with Yoga Alliance. Start your journey with Adventure of Yoga with Ritu today.
At an extra cost, Adventure of Yoga with Ritu can help you to get contact to book any kind of activities or site seeing.
Only available in Alexandroupoli at an additional cost. Samothraki doesn't have any place for spa treatment.
Lunch and Dinner
Kyriakos, Ritu's husband will help in organizing and he cooks delicious Greek and Indian food. There are very few vegetarian food restaurants on the island.
The meals include Greek local traditional recipes or Indian, mostly vegetables, rice, salads, bread, yogurt, local feta cheese, and fresh seasonal fruits. Vegetarian meals including salads, bread, feta cheese, and fresh seasonal fruits.
The following meals are included:
Lunches
Dinners
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
The following diets served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Yogic
To reserve, a deposit of 50% of the total price is required. The security deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. The remainder of the payment is due upon arrival.
