The advanced 80-hour yoga teacher training is offered as continuing education for Yoga and Tantra and is acknowledged by Yoga Alliance as YACEP. The 8-day retreat covers 80 hours and offers additionally a complimentary online module teaching subtle energy in asanas and pranayama, this is very useful for teachers and practitioners alike. It is also for regular practitioners who are not teaching and who simply wish to deepen their practice.
This retreat is an invitation to study and embody the deeper aspects of yoga and to enhance your practice most authentically so that you truly step into your highest potential as a yoga instructor.
The 8-day retreat covers 80 hours and offers additionally a complimentary online module teaching the subtle energy in Asanas and Pranayama, this is very useful for teachers and practitioners alike.
The course is hosted in Northern Greece. The training program provides mostly organic and amazing Greek wholesome meals and beverages, as well as silent periods (Mauna) that are held particularly in the mornings and during other times of the retreat, this allows a harmonious and gradual detox for both the body and mind.
During this retreat, you are guaranteed to meet like-minded people and continue your journey into a deeper knowledge and understanding as a yoga instructor during this immersive 80-hour training program.
This retreat is designed to empower you to be able to offer more in-depth workshops and retreats to others that include yogic philosophy, pranayama breathing techniques, guided meditation, and Tantra-themed yoga classes that have the support to hold asanas for long periods, to become more connected to the subtle energy practice of yoga.
During this advanced certification, you will also be taught how to offer sacred dance journeys with varied themes, Bhajans (devotional singing), and a simple form of fire ceremony so that you can offer more variety as a retreat facilitator and teacher. Those who spend more time in Satya Loka training naturally gain more experience in holding more complex fire ceremonies known as Yagna.
By the end of this teacher training program, you will develop more skills to lead your very own workshop or retreat that shares the ancient techniques that classical Tantra Yoga has to offer, or simply have the inspiration to continue an inspiring committed yoga and meditation practice.
During the ten days, you will participate in Traditional Tantric Sadhana, which involves the use of mantra, creating a living yantra, and participating in fire Yagna. Through this experience, you can discover authentic Tantra practice and the profound effect these practices have on your vital and spiritual life force. This aspect is one of the gems of the training.
You will also be introduced to ancient and profound systems of Tantra, yoga, and meditation. These include Sharabh Yog and traditional tantric kriyas, Swara Yoga, and a profound look at the Vignan Bhairav Tantra as a comprehensive system of meditation techniques and self-awakening.
The training program provides many organic and amazing Greek wholesome meals. Satya Loka caters to vegan and vegetarian, and special requests. They supply nourishing Greek summer fruits, and there is natural spring water at the venue for drinking throughout your stay.
The following meals are included:
Breakfasts
Lunches
Dinners
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
Tea
The following diets served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Whole Foods
Yogic
Other special diets on request
To reserve, a security deposit of 15% of the total price is required. The security deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. The remainder of the payment is due 30 days prior to your arrival.