This yoga teacher training is a deep dive into yoga and the yogic lifestyle. It will perhaps be one of the best gifts you have ever given yourself. It is Ineayoga's promise that you will leave stronger, more in touch with yourself, and more ready for anything that life has in store for you.
Joining a yoga teacher training is one of the most life-transforming experiences for most people. It is probably the first time (ever, or after a long time) that one takes the chance to focus on themselves to such an extent. The truth is that a lot of the work has already happened by taking the decision to join a yoga teacher training in Europe, not a class, not a weekend, not a retreat, but a few weeks-long foundational yoga courses that enable you to teach yoga confidently and skillfully.
You are already committing to caring about yourself, creating the circumstances to be your focus, and at the same time, learning something new, challenging your body, mind, and even some of your world views. This yoga teacher training in Greece is an immersive experience of learning the depths of yoga and becoming ready to pass it on to others. The school is following yoga in the light of the "Tantric Teachings," or in other words, the teachings of embracing life to the fullest.
Coming to one of Ineayoga's teacher trainings in Greece will give you so much more than only a certificate to teach. It is the beginning of creating a healthy routine for your mind, body, and soul.
In this foundational 200-hour yoga course, you will learn everything you need to know to practice safely, with the right attitude and body alignment in yoga postures, and of course how to teach yoga classes. But, you will also learn how to meditate and exceed your current capacity to focus.
You will learn ancient techniques to rest in awareness, as well as practical daily life tools, like how to manage stress and pay attention to what matters to you.
In this module, you will be taught all the principles and key ideas of the structure of a Vinyasa flow yoga class. You will learn how Vinyasa came to life, to what extent it is based on tradition, and how it has changed to serve in yogi's modern lives. There will be plenty of opportunity for you to mentally grasp these key ideas and principles, as well as experience them in your body and bring them to life. This module includes sequencing, alignment and adjustment, teaching skills, and practice.
In the Yin yoga module, you will specifically deepen your knowledge and practical skills in all elementary areas to be able to teach Yin yoga with confidence.
You will have daily meditation and pranayama sessions, in which you will be guided through different styles of meditation. In this module, you will also develop the skills to sit in meditation on your own, as well as ground your students at the beginning and/or end of the class.
You will also experience different pranayama (breathing techniques). At first, you will be completely guided, and then you will slowly step into self-teaching mode to gain confidence to offer them to your own students.
In this module, you will learn to safely design yoga classes for yourself and your future students. After completing this module, you will be able to create your own sequences for your home practice or teaching. You will also get to explore the idea of teaching others, transmitting the knowledge you will acquire, and inspiring these individuals through your teaching style and voice. You will get to experiment with different teaching techniques that vary from simpler to more "advanced" / complicated until you find the teacher within, establishing your voice, and discovering the vast beauty of yoga language.
Throughout teaching methodology, there will be plenty of opportunities to practice guiding your fellow students/teachers, give/receive feedback, and learn to accommodate your own and others' needs.
In this module, you will be exposed to key ideas about yoga through the centuries like the eight limbs, the yoga sutras, chakras, and concepts like liberation and karma. Ineayoga teaches a vast majority of these topics in the light of the Tantra tradition.
The idea is that people already hold within them all the beauty, all the divine knowledge, and all the love and acceptance that they are looking for. By completing this course, your understanding of yoga will change. It will expand from a fitness practice/movement, to seeing yoga as a lifestyle, as a journey, and as a whole.
This expansion will help you carry the knowledge of yoga off the mat and into your daily life. This way, you will get to understand why yogis practice, how it can affect them in life, how to live a more fulfilling life, how to thrive, and how to transform your body into a sanctuary for your soul.
In this module, you will get to learn all the bones in the body by heart, all the muscle names, and everything in between. You will only be asked to memorize a few basic ones. You are not becoming a doctor, you are becoming a yoga teacher.
So, in this module, you will learn what muscles you need to prepare for your yoga classes by lengthening or strengthening. You will learn what needs to stay engaged in order to keep you safe, and when relaxing, specific parts are necessary in order to breathe better, to switch to a more restful and restorative mode, or simply support yourself in sleeping more easily. You will also learn what is involved in movements and how to make different parts of the body work in your favor, instead of working against you, during practice. You will be amazed by some fascinating facts that you will come across about the human body and get to understand how it is all connected.
In yoga anatomy, you will still be exposed to many anatomical terms but the focus is on keeping yourself and your students safe when you attempt complicated postures, and how to make sure you and they are warm enough to attempt specific shapes. You will also be exposed to other key concepts that will keep you moving healthily until a (hopefully much) older age.
Imagine how your body will feel after a month of daily practice. You will probably be stronger (physically and mentally), your body will feel more flexible, and your mind will have the capacity to stay focused for longer periods of time.
You will feel yourself improving on so many levels through breathing properly and sessions of self-reflection or journaling after practice. You will have a few weeks of diving deep into all aspects of yourself, utilizing the guidance given to you. Now, multiply this with the rest of your life, except with your own ability to guide yourself.
In this teacher training, you will learn to plan your own classes. This way, you will be able to self-practice, all on your own, wherever you are, regardless of how much time you have. You will always have the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to create a mindful moment for yourself. This means that you will be able to carry the benefits of the daily sessions you have during the course to your days after completion, giving you the chance to continue to evolve on all levels. You can always, given there is enough space for a yoga mat, have the opportunity to move, meditate, self-reflect, and keep on evolving without needing to book or pay for classes. You will also be able to safely attend other guided classes if you want and really get the most out of them. Mindfulness will no longer be a word to you, but a lifestyle.
Living with ancient yoga tradition, ineayoga is following the teachings of the non-dual Tantra yoga tradition, the roots of which have been growing for over a thousand years and will be passed on to you. Learn the deep wisdom of ancestral yogis.
Subtle energies affect people daily. Proof of this statement is the last time you walked into a room or sat around a dinner table and could feel that something was off. In this module, you will learn what chakras are, what prana-life force is, and what the yogis have found out about the different layers or expressions of one's body.
The alignment and adjustment module provides a solid understanding of each pose / asana that is commonly practiced in yoga. You will first be exposed to some of the most widely known as "correct" alignments in Vinyasa, as well as practice adjusting each other to best embody the principles of each pose. You will also learn how anatomical variation plays a role and how a gentle movement or correction can completely transform your and your students' experience in the posture. Furthermore, there will be an emphasis of how a different intention can bring you to practice the same posture in a completely new way, for example, how alignment in Yin yoga is so different to alignment in Vinyasa.
You will leave this course with a clear understanding of what suits you best and how you can encourage your students to get the most out of their practice too. You will also learn how to verbally and with hands-on adjustments best bring your students to the most beneficial alignment for them.
You will be surprised how many people come to a yoga teacher training purely to deepen their own understanding and knowledge of yoga. You may be one of them. You will also be surprised how many people discover that daily practice has a positive impact on body, mind, and breath.
Through this discovery and having the time and space to notice the benefits that yoga and meditation have, many people leave teacher trainings wondering how they could bring these same benefits to the world. In this module, there will be a discussion on ways you can take this passion and transform it into something you offer to the world.
You will go through ways to most efficiently start your teaching journey, including openly discussing your personal experiences. If this is you, Ineayoga will give you a guide of how you can trust yourself in utilizing some or all of your professional life, passing on the deep, beautiful, and transformative techniques the yoga tradition has to offer, and to (perhaps finally) follow what your heart is longing for.
The journey towards being a yoga teacher is life-changing for most people. Not just because yoga has so many powerful tools and practices that unlock your potential, but also because the decision to learn yoga profoundly is a decision towards a new lifestyle - a conscious life where you rest in your center, with a strong will and calm heart, following your purpose.
During this training, you will be served daily brunch and dinner. Yummy and healthy is what a yogi needs. Breakfast with typical Greek specialties, as well as fresh fruits, nutrient seeds, local honey, cakes, savory dishes and the famous delicious nuts‘n’fruits porridge bowls. For dinner, the in-house chef will serve the best traditional Greek dishes as well as international meals and salads full of goodness – just what your body needs. Dishes are full of ingredients from local, seasonal farming.
INEAYOGA also has an onsite cafe, serving high quality, delicious coffee and other drinks and snacks.
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 upon arrival.
