This training includes five days of online training and 15 days of residential training in Crete. The online portion includes four days of self-paced and prerecorded material, containing mainly theory and some practice, and one live online day via Zoom on Saturday, July 5th. If unable to wait for the live online day, recordings will be available. The online portion is best completed before the residential course starts as it will set the foundation upon which you will build during the residential portion of the training in Crete. The teacher training is based on Hatha and Vinyasa yoga so that upon completion of this program, the trainees can include any kind of audience and adopt the teachings according to the student's needs. Five days of self-paced online training is best completed prior to the residential training.
This training comprises five days of online training and 15 days of residential training in Crete. The online portion includes four days of self-paced and prerecorded material, containing mainly theory and some practice, and one live online day via Zoom on Saturday, July 5th. If unable to attend the live online day, recordings will be available. The online portion is best completed before the residential course starts as it will set the foundation upon which you will build during the residential portion of the training in Crete.
When you arrive at the intensive residential training, you will pick up where you left off in the online portion. It is important that you have a good understanding of the materials covered online. On some days, there will be an evening class or lecture. One day will be lecture-free to give the students the opportunity to relax, study, and enjoy the beach. All graduates can repeat the training at any point in the future, free of tuition fees. Attendance in all classes is mandatory.
This is a deeply transformational experience of self-development and a golden standard in professional training. Directed by Tanya Savitri Popovich, E-RYT500 and Yoga Acharya with a 20-year international teaching experience, this teacher training course is a combination of thousands of hours of training and experience in various classical and modern yoga systems, concentrated into a 20-day intensive education.
This training is based on tradition and classical yoga at its core as it draws from ancient yogic texts such as the Yoga Sutras, Vedanta, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Tantric Yoga, and others. At the same time, modern teachings are incorporated into the methodology such as the biomechanics of the body, therapeutic alignment, intelligent sequencing, etc. This ancient and modern science is embodied in daily practice, on and off the mat. The curriculum includes asana, pranayama, and meditation. The morning lesson is dedicated to your practice. The afternoon practice consists of your practice and learning how to teach.
Satsang means “to be in the company of truth and wisdom”. As such it can mean study, contemplation, group discussion and sharing, sound meditations and chanting, Karma yoga, and other activities that raise your vibrations, lift your spirits, and open your mind. You will study, read, and contemplate on scriptures of ancient enlightened beings and modern teachers while also discussing how you can transfer their essence into your daily lives.
All meals are not included in the price due to the very different dietary preferences Shri Gaia Institute had to cater to in the past, making the overall cost of food very expensive. This way they can be cost effective and trainees can choose how much to spend on food while sticking to their personal eating regime. There are two fully equipped kitchens available for students to use (one kitchen per three rooms) where you can store food and make your brunch.
There are large grocery stores and supermarkets in the village. Early dinner can be eaten out at the beach at many taverns that serve fresh local food, or cooked in the kitchen. Vegetarian and vegan food is available at every tavern, and there is also a vegetarian restaurant in the village.
To reserve, a security deposit of 30% of the total price is required. The security deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. The remainder of the payment is due 20 days prior to your arrival.
