7 Day 50-hour Reconnect Yoga Teacher Training in Mytikas, Aetolia-Acarnania Region, Greece
Yoga Teacher Training in Greece
This training is an opportunity to deepen your connection to yourself through breath, movement, and embodied awareness. It’s a space to explore how the body holds experiences, how breath shapes your inner landscape, and how simple practices can create lasting shifts.
Die Lehrer
Weiterlesen
Höhepunkte
- Certification: YACEP by Yoga Alliance
- Yoga class style: Blend of Ashtanga and Vinyasa
- Yoga on and off the mat and yoga for life
- Storytelling in savasana
- 50-hour onsite session
- 10 sessions / 45 minutes of theory - 75 minutes of practice
- 6 nights accommodation in Mytikas, Greece
- 3 vegetarian / vegan meals a day
Level
- Anfänger
- Fortgeschrittene
- Experte
Stile
Unterkunft
Ausstattung
- Pool im Außenbereich
- Klimaanlage in den Zimmern
- Bar
- Garten
- Restaurant
- Terrasse
- Yoga Shala
- Kostenloses WLAN
- Internetzugang
- Drahtloses Internet
Welcome to Thesmos Village Hotel, your ideal retreat for the upcoming training! Situated in the tranquil coastal area of Mytikas, Greece, Thesmos Village Hotel offers the perfect combination of comfort and natural beauty, just 35 kilometers from Aktion Airport (PVK).
The well-equipped accommodations feature modern conveniences, including air conditioning, complementary Wi-Fi, and a balcony or terrace overlooking breathtaking views. Relax and recharge in the inviting swimming pool or explore the spacious gardens surrounded by the serene landscape of the Ionian coastline.
Experience rejuvenation at the yoga shala, where the peaceful ambiance and stunning sea views will set the tone for your practice. Savor delicious Greek and international dishes at the onsite restaurant, or enjoy refreshing drinks at the cozy bar.
The place is perfect for soaking up the sun or finding peace in meditation while listening to the gentle waves. Thesmos Village Hotel is more than a place to stay; it’s your sanctuary for a truly transformative experience.
You will be staying in a small traditional retreat center close to the village, the sea, and the yoga shala, which is beside the sea and overlooking the ocean.
The family hotel offers a variety of room options: private room, double room, and triple room. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, and include air conditioning, a small closet, and a kitchen.
You can also always just step outside and relax on the balcony or the huge garden area to enjoy a peaceful stress-free time to connect with yourself or the other students.
The retreat center is designed to make you feel comfortable and to make you feel home.
Programm
Certifications
The course / hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
The experience
When life gives you setbacks, return to your practice. Whenever you feel unbalanced, return to your mat. Each time the next move is not clear to you, step onto your mat.
This course is for every practitioner who needs to reconnect with their practice. It's also for every yoga teacher who seeks inspiration, or simply wants to try a new Vinyasa style.
This course is for everybody. Together, you and YogaUnion Bali will make you more somatic - closer to your body, closer to your heart.
The mission
YogaUnionBali challenges the status quo. What they do transcends practice.They learn and re-learn, they break and grow. Every day, on their mats, they sweat, laugh, and cry together. They are present and aware. They support each other. They embrace the challenge; they welcome uncertainty and seek change.
They do it all together. Building unbreakable bonds, they enter an ever-growing community. They become a family, a union - a YogaUnion.
Focus
Through somatic tools, breathwork practices, and trauma awareness, you’ll explore what it means to be present - not just in thought, but fully grounded in the body. This isn’t about fixing or changing who you are. It’s about meeting yourself with clarity, curiosity, and honesty.
Requirements:
Yoga practice
The more comfortable you are as a yoga practitioner, the more that you will be able to focus on the teaching and transformational aspects of your training. To make the most out of the training, YogaUnion Bali recommends a foundation in fundamental yoga postures.
English
YogaUnion Bali welcomes all nationalities and languages. Their material and lessons are delivered in clear and not overly complicated English. Please note that all the classes will be delivered in English, and so will be the exam.
Attendance
To ensure the success of the training, participants will be required to attend all the classes and lectures.
Days off
Every week, you will have a day off (usually on Sundays) to relax and enjoy some free time.
Teacher: Faye Balomenou
"Yoga is more than a job for me; it’s an integral part of my personal evolution and growth. After completing my first training in India, I began teaching 10 years ago in studios, gyms, and through private sessions, gaining extensive experience.
"Soon after, I organized my first yoga retreat, and the more I worked with practitioners of all levels, the more I invested in my personal study.
"Over the past five years, I have served as a lead teacher in 200-hour and 300-hour teacher trainings in Bali and Greece. I have also developed my own unique style of courses and workshops that guide practitioners towards a balanced and healthy lifestyle, fostering a deeper understanding of the yoga practice.
"My courses also assist aspiring yoga teachers in finding their own teaching style and maintaining motivation on their yoga journey. These “soma workshops” have been successfully conducted in Hamburg, Cyprus, and Italy on multiple occasions."
Pranayama
- Prana - breath
- Yama - control
In accordance with the great yogis, breath equals energy flow. Every morning will begin with pranayama classes, wherein you will have the chance to get grounded, look inwards, and set intention and energy for the day ahead. You will practice your breath and gain conscious awareness of your body.
In this class, you will learn and practice:
- Yogic breathing
- Nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
- Bhramari (humming bee breath)
- Ujjayi (the psychic or victorious breath)
- Bhastrika (bellows breath)
- Kapalbhati (frontal brain cleansing breath)
Vinyasa and alignment
You will learn YogaUnion's approach to the traditional style of Vinyasa and Ashtanga, enhanced and refined with the newfound knowledge and information that they are blessed to have learnt from years of exploration and practice.
This class focuses on analyzing and dissecting basic and advanced postures. You’ll learn the correct alignment based on the traditional approach and, in line with body mechanics, understand how to offer hands-on adjustments and how to structure them in a Vinyasa class. The teachers will always be present in your practice, observing and providing feedback.
In this class, you will learn:
- Analysis of the 80 postures and more (arm balances, back-bends, and inversions)
- Modifications, other variations, and advanced variations of all postures
- Adjustment (physical and verbal) theory and hands-on practice
Anatomy
You will take a deep dive into the understanding of the human body in today’s modern world, with a focus on the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems. You will also gain a deep understanding of how these systems work in harmony to create movement and gain the ability to articulate this through your yoga practice, teaching, and everyday life.
This class will be delivered in a conversational setting. Over the years, YogaUnion has been able to master the delivery of complex concepts in a fun, interactive, and intuitive way.
In this class, you will learn and discuss:
- Introduction to anatomy and different body systems
- Analysis of the skeletal system and connective tissue, muscular system, and the nervous system
- Movement analysis of all major joints and muscles, and direct application to yoga practice and asanas
Philosophy
YogaUnion will travel back in time to India and dive deep into the origins of yoga and how it reached today’s modern form. Focusing on philosophical concepts, you will learn how to adapt and apply them to your modern life.
These lessons will also be held in a conversational format, which will enable students to actively engage and explore meanings through their own visions and stories.
In this class, you will learn and discuss:
- History and meaning of yoga
- The eight-limb path of yoga according to Patanjali
- Prana, vayus, nadis, chakras, and Kundalini
- The gunas, doshas, and introduction to a yogic diet
- Mudras, bandhas (energy locks), and mantras
- The meaning of om
- Lifestyle and ethics as a yoga practitioner and a teacher
Teaching methodology
YogaUnion believes that you begin teaching from the moment you enter the shala. They aim for the lessons to be confidence-building and progressive. You’ll start with one-to-one lessons and gradually move to bigger groups of students. Eventually, you’ll be delivering.
Through regular feedback from teachers and fellow students, you’ll improve with practice, gradually finding your unique voice and style as a teacher.
In this class, you will learn and practice:
- YogaUnion Vinyasa structure and principles
- Practice teaching and receiving feedback
- Observing others teaching and giving feedback
- Hands-on adjustment
- Instruction, teaching styles, and qualities of a teacher
- Voice projection and floor presence
- Planning and structuring a class
- Dealing with injuries and safety precautions
Restorative
To complement your morning dynamic Yang practice, the afternoons will focus on Yin practice. The classes will feature Yin yoga, yoga Nidra, Restorative, and gentle Hatha.
Workshops
Asana-related, these workshops will cover handstands, hip openers, fun modules like Partner yoga, and spiritual immersions such as cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dance, eye gazing, and Bhakti.
The completion
- Teaching - Delivering a 20-minute presentation to your fellow yogis and receiving constructive feedback from your head teacher
- Diploma - Successful graduates of the course will receive an internationally recognized certification by the Yoga Alliance for the 50-hour standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).
YogaUnion believes that whether one decides to teach or not after the training is of little importance. This experience will allow you to grow and develop in a physical, mental, and spiritual level. It will be a journey inwards and a cornerstone in the ultimate quest for self-realization and self-love. Start the process by smiling, and do not forget to have fun in the process!
The daily schedule
Daily, mornings will begin with an hour of pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting, followed by a Vinyasa flow class. Late mornings will be focused on the deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments, and teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part of asanas.
On early afternoons, you will study yoga philosophy or anatomy (alternating days). The afternoon lessons will be focused on restorative styles of yoga, such as Yin, Hatha, and Nidra, and specialized workshops.
Far from the traditional approach, YogaUnion maintains a very high standard of teaching whilst making their classes extremely fun and interactive. From Day 1, you will start teaching a few minutes of a Vinyasa lesson, which will help you to have the confidence to teach a lesson at the end of your course.
- 07:00 - 08:00: Pranayama
- 08:00 - 10:00: Vinyasa
- 10:00 - 11:00: Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00: Alignment
- 13:00 - 15:00: Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:30: Anatomy / philosophy
- 16:45 - 18:30: Workshop - Afternoon classes
- 19:00: Dinner
Afternoons
The afternoon classes will serve to introduce the students to various styles of yoga, in addition to the core course specification. Alternating, you will take part in restorative practice and themed workshops.
Lehrer
Foteini Balomenou
Foteini Balomenou is an experienced yoga instructor with a strong foundation in traditional and modern practices. She completed her 200-hour training in Goa, India (2014), and her advanced 300-hour training in Athens, Greece (2020). Since 2020, she has been teaching at YogaUnion Bali, blending strength, mindfulness, and alignment. With over 15 years of practice, Faye emphasizes movement culture, guiding students to explore their physical potential beyond asana.
Lage
Mytikas, nestled along the Ionian Sea, is a picturesque village that offers a peaceful escape into traditional Greek life. Known for its stunning coastline, the village boasts clear turquoise waters, uncrowded beaches, and a serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation and reflection.
Whether you enjoy a tranquil swim or a quiet walk along the shore, the natural beauty of Mytikas is truly enchanting.
The charm of Mytikas extends into its village streets, where you’ll find cozy tavernas serving authentic Greek dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy the simplicity of life as you wander past whitewashed houses adorned with vibrant bougainvillea, reflecting the timeless character of this hidden gem.
Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, Mytikas is also a gateway to nature adventures. Hike scenic trails or take in breathtaking views from higher elevations. For those seeking both cultural richness and natural splendor, Mytikas delivers a perfect balance of tranquility and beauty - a destination where time slows down, and life feels refreshingly simple.
Mytikas is a seaside village close to Lefkada island, which will allow you to come in close contact with a rustic and traditional way of life. Discover the beauty of a simple, rural, and honest everyday living combined with the beach life vibes from living next to the sea, something that can truly relieve you of the stress and tension of your daily city life.
Away from urban distraction, you will find traditional tavernas, freshly baked bread from family-owned bakeries, and an abundance of fresh fruits on local trees that you can grab on your way to the simple but stunning yoga shala, located beside the sea and overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Verpflegung
This course includes vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets from Monday to Saturday.
YogaUnion has partnered with Food Path to supply the best nutrition for participants. The students will follow a yogic diet consisting of vegetarian, plant-based foods, using only fresh, local, and organic materials in delicious recipes.
YogaUnion Greece has partnered with local restaurants to supply the best nutrition for their participants. The students will follow the yogic diet consisting of vegetarian, plant-based foods.
They hold an excellent team of health food chefs who will be there to make your stay unforgettable by offering you some of the best tastes that Greece has to give, bringing the best local and organic products, exotic fruits, and superfoods, while creating a balanced menu.
You will be surprised by the variety of fruits and vegetables that will give your taste buds a unique sensation. If you have any food intolerance, please let YogaUnion know, and they will adjust the meal options accordingly.
At YogaUnionBali, they prioritize optimal nutrition for their valued participants, forging a partnership with a local restaurant in Mytikas. Rooted in the principles of holistic well-being, their students will embrace a nourishing yogic diet, centered around vibrant and wholesome plant-based vegetarian cuisine.
Their local restaurant in Mytikas is home to a team of skilled health food chefs, dedicated to curating an unforgettable culinary journey during your stay. Drawing inspiration from Greece’s finest offerings, they skillfully blend local, organic ingredients, vibrant tropical fruits, and nutrient-rich superfoods.
This culinary fusion seamlessly marries the essence of the Greek diet with the principles of the yogic diet, resulting in a symphony of flavors that embody Mytikas’ unique essence. Prepare to embark on a gastronomic adventure that will linger in your memory and beckon you back to Mytikas time and again.
Folgende Mahlzeiten sind inbegriffen:
- Frühstück
- Mittagessen
- Abendessen
- Getränke
Die folgenden Getränke sind enthalten:
- Wasser
- Kaffee
- Tee
Die folgenden Ernährungsweisen stehen zur Verfügung und/oder berücksichtigt werden:
- Vegetarisch
- Vegan
- Biologisch
- Yogisch
Freizeitaktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten (optional)
For the adventurous souls, many activities are available on the days off.
Lefkada is very close and can be reached by a car should you want to visit the most breathtaking beaches in all of Greece, famous for the turquoise waters and white, silvery sands.
Private boat sailing can also be arranged, exploring the islands around Mytikas and diving in the crystal waters with the dolphins.
Among the activities available are also snorkeling and scuba diving, trekking, cooking and botanology lessons, visiting thermal springs, and arrangement of daily trips.
Was ist im Preis inbegriffen?
- Certificate of completion
- Tuition fees
- 5 days of lessons
- Course materials, lessons, and exams in English
- 6 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day
Was ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen?
- Airfare tickets
- Transport
- Visa
- Travel insurance
Anreise
Empfohlene Flughäfen
Aktion National Airport
34 km
Transfer nicht inbegriffen
Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)
270 km
Transfer nicht inbegriffen
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Aktion National Airport (PVK). This is the best way to travel. Taxis are available for 70 EUR (you can share the taxi fare if other participants will be arriving at the same time). YogaUnion can help guide you to the right contact for booking a taxi.
If you will arrive at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport) (ATH), your arrival must be before 13:30. For departure, your flight must be after 13:30.
Upon arrival, taxis are available for 100 EUR per person. YogaUnion can help guide you to the right contact for booking a taxi.
If you choose to arrive at ATH, there are seats available in pre-booked taxis from the airport for 100 EUR.
Arrival by taxi
Taxis are also available for 65 EUR per person for pickup from the center of Athens. YogaUnion can help guide you to the right contact to book a seat in the taxi.
Stornierungsbedingungen
- Eine Reservierung erfordert eine Anzahlung von 14% des Gesamtpreises.
- Die Anzahlung wird nicht erstattet, wenn die Buchung storniert wird.
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