Begin your 18 days of yoga teacher training in an off-grid permaculture retreat hidden in the hills of Alto Alentejo, Portugal, situated in the middle of Sao Mamede Natural Park which offers a diverse wildlife sanctuary and ever evolving food forest. Immerse yourself in the teachings of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, health, meditation, and more, while surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and the natural environment. Here you can safely disconnect from the outer world and reconnect with your inner self, while being guided on your journey of self-discovery, exploration, and transformation. Become a part of the global La Casa Shambala family and share and receive the gifts of love, knowledge, energy, and acceptance, all while becoming a fully certified yoga teacher.
08:00 - 09:00 - Kriya / chanting / meditation / pranayama
09:00 - 10:30 - Asana practice - Hatha / Vinyasa
10:30 - 11:30 - Breakfast
11:30 - 13:00 - Philosophy / anatomy / teaching methodology
13:00 - 15:00 - Lunch and rest
15:00 - 18:00 - Asana clinic
18:00 - 19:30 - Yin / Restorative yoga
19:30 - 20:30 - Dinner
20:30 - 21:30 - Self-study
Patricia has been teaching different types of body work for more than 30 years. Her classes combine her extensive knowledge of anatomy and mind/body function with the more metaphysical world of Chakras. + info
Zarqa shares different meditation and breathing exercises that can be energizing or deeply relaxing, developing the mental skills and tools to be more present, aware and connected so that you can make more conscious and positive decisions.
If you are looking for a deeper connection with your inner self, to elevate your knowledge of yoga practices and philosophy, or to create a new career path that’s aligned with your beliefs and values, this course is for you.
The training is truly unique, with each content and practice created with pure love and nourishing intention. The curriculum and philosophy focus on traditional Hatha yoga, diving deep into the eight limbs of Hatha philosophy.
You will learn how to integrate the empathetic and spiritual practice of Hatha into your life, learning not only how to exist, but how to flourish and elevate in both your inner and outer world.
Vinyasa is a modern form of yoga that comes from the Hatha asana practice and focuses on harmonizing breath with every movement in the yoga flow. No two Vinyasa classes are the same and La Casa Shambala will teach you how to sequence beautiful Vinyasa flows that will embody your unique teaching style.
This course also explores the teachings of traditional Ayurveda like the ayurvedic diet, your Ayurvedic profile (the doshas), and using Ayurveda for preventative health and wellness.
As a yoga teacher, it’s important to understand human anatomy and how yoga influences your bodies from an anatomical level. La Casa Shambala's course teaches anatomy from a traditional and biological standpoint as well as the conjunction between yogic philosophy and biological principles. This is so that all students can understand, from a biological level, why asana practice makes everyone feel better.
This yoga teacher training certifies you in Hatha and Vinyasa styles, however, during your training you will get a taste of other types of yoga, especially Yin / Restorative yoga.
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La Casa Shambala chose a healthy nutritional diet for this training, a diet that consists of “pure, essential, natural, vital, energy-containing, clean, conscious, true, honest and wise” foods, meaning a diet that is simple and vegetarian. The quality of the diet you receive while training is of vital importance, which is why they acquire true and locally sourced ingredients combined very carefully throughout recipes so that you can detoxify the body in a paced manner, and ultimately calm the mind.
La Casa Shambala is also happy to cater for any food allergies, intolerances, or special dietary requirements.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Other dietary requirements on request