22 Day 200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Anavra, Greece
Yoga Teacher Training in Greece
Welcome to the Evergreen family, a community that lives, grows, and evolves through yoga. Are you ready for a unique teacher training surrounded by the amazing forest in Central Greece? Join now to experience the essence of the yoga path in a heavenly sattvic environment. This 200-hour training course is suitable for individuals who would like to professionally practice the teaching of yoga or experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga practice, as a holistic psychosomatic system.
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Highlights
- Have daily guided Vinyasa and meditation classes
- Enjoy afternoon and evening sessions with theme classes
- Workshops focused on deep learning of asanas, alignment, etc.
- Learn yoga philosophy by going through the traditional texts
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Daily vegetarian / vegan meals will be served
- 21 nights accommodation in bell-tents
- Provided yoga mats and props
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
21 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot spring
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Special menu request
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Pet care / grooming
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
The ashram offers basic living commodities that allow for the creation of space and connection with the rhythm of nature. It implements various sustainable living practices on the ground: eco-building, water management, zero-waste philosophy, and vegetarianism.
The accommodation is held in large bell tents of 3 - 4 people (comfortable single bed mattress-pillows, light and Wi-Fi are provided). The facilities include seven bell tents, four compost toilets, outdoor showers, a sustainably built kitchen, and the shala, which hosts all somatic practices. Also, a pathway for heavy vehicles to carry necessary materials to the project site, a community square for social gatherings, concentration spaces, additional compost toilets, and bell tents, when needed, to increase the hosting capacity.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Evergreen Yoga has been offering yoga teacher trainings accredited by Yoga Alliance since 2013, serving and honoring the yoga philosophy and supporting students in their own journey towards Self-realization.
The foundation teacher training is suitable for individuals who would like to professionally practice the teaching of yoga or experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga practice as a holistic psychosomatic system. The program leads to the certification RYT-200 of Yoga Alliance.
Focus
- Clear theoretical and practical comprehension of the 8-limb Yoga system
- Methodology of planning, preparing and teaching Vinyasa Krama yoga
- Understanding of the anatomical and energetic alignment of yoga poses
- Practice of assisting and adjustments
The experience
Daily, mornings will begin with a two-hour class, consisting of pranayama and Vinyasa class, followed by a short tea break. Morning sessions run until early afternoon with workshops focused on deep learning of asanas, alignment, energetic alignment, adjustments and sequencing. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying yoga philosophy, and going through the traditional texts.
In between, there is a break for brunch, based on vegetarian/vegan dishes of mostly Mediterranean tastes. Morning/afternoon sessions close with theme classes based on restorative styles of yoga or/and massage sessions, as well as group activities and games that enhance members’ connection. Early evening continues with free time, dinner, and each day ends with the group evening sessions.
Sample daily schedule
- 07:30 - 08:00 Meditation (optional)
- 08:00 - 10:00 Pranayama - Vinyasa
- 10:00 - 10:45 Brunch
- 11:00 - 14:00 Morning session (anatomy / philosophy, etc.)
- 14:00 - 14:30 Light lunch
- 14:30 - 16:00 Free time (rest, study, Karma yoga - selfless service to the community)
- 16.00 - 19:00 Evening session
- 19.30 - 20.30 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Night session / closing circle
Instructors
Panagiotis Katsandris
Coming from a background of civil engineering and architecture, Panos’s initial approach to yoga was based on a scientific way of thinking, which caused major challenges in understanding certain aspects of the yogic philosophy. Duo to that his teaching emphasizes in introducing his students to the philosophy of yoga in a way where everyone, no matter their background, is able to understand and absorb it. His classes focus on instructing dynamic and demanding sequences with an emphasis on the breath that allow practitioners to enter a meditative state. He is the founder and head teacher of Ever
Location
The teacher training program will be held at the ashram of the yoga family called The Evergreen Project. The Project is an eco-village, community and ashram located in a magical acacias forest surrounded by the rich nature of mountain Kallidromo, in Fthiotida, Central Greece. The village offers the ideal simple and austere environment, away from the noise and busyness of the cities, for the yoga path to be revealed and unfold. Deep connection with nature, simplicity and wilderness are creating the scenery for self-study and self-exploration.
Food
Big brunch, light lunch, and a warm dinner will be your daily meal schedule. All meals will be plant-based (some vegetarian options and mostly vegan), and prepared with local organic ingredients.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Fruitarian
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
For the days-off, the area has different and beautiful places to visit, among the sea and mountains. Few ideas to spend your days off and visit:
- Asproneri Beach: Dive into Aegean's crystal blue water, overlooking Evia Island
- Lichadonisia: Just a breath away and across from Kamena Vourla, you can enjoy a breathtaking boat trip to the immense blue verdant islands, of Lichadonisia
- Nevropolis Lake: Enjoy a serene lake excursion in the beautiful Nevropolis Lake of Kallidromo Mount
- Hiking: Have a moment to slow down and commune with mother nature in the beautiful hiking paths of the surrounding forest
What's included
- Daily Vinyasa and meditation class (guided)
- All workshops
- Yoga philosophy by going through the traditional texts
- Afternoon and evening sessions with theme classes
- 21 nights accommodation in bell-tents (mattress, pillow provided)
- Daily meals and morning tea / coffee
- Yoga mats and props
- Eco soaps and shampoo
- Course, materials, lessons in English
- Live in Evergreen Project's Eco-community
- Practice and classes in an open-air shala under the acacia forest
- Clear theoretical and practical comprehension of the 8-limb yoga system
- Methodology of planning, preparing and teaching Vinyasa yoga
- Certificate of completion
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Extras meals / snacks not mentioned above
- Personal hygiene items
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)
150 km away from your destination
Arrival by bus
To come to the ashram, you can take the bus from Athens to Molos Ftiotidas from KTEL Liosion. From Molos village, Evergreenecovillage will come and pick you up for the ashram; otherwise, you can rent a car.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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