10 Day 50-Hour Yin Yoga Acupressure TCM Teacher Training in Bira, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Relaxing Yoga Teacher Training in Indonesia
Join GaiaOne on this retreat-style teacher training certification to reconnect with nature and deepen your Yin Yoga journey. Gain a deeper understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy and meridian theory while strengthening your meditation, breath work, and acupressure practices.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily theory classes
- Daily yoga and theory-related workshops
- Daily teaching experience
- Coral restoration workshop
- Coral planting activity
- 9 nights accommodation with daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
10 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 10
Accommodation
Facilities
- Tennis court
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Bicycle rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Outdoor shower
Tevana House Reef
Tevana House Reef is a sustainable resort in South Sulawesi, owned by a Malaysian family and created out of their love of the environment and scuba diving in Tanjung Bira. Combining rustic and
Minimalist design concept inspired by the Phinisi boat-building craftsmanship, Tevana House Reef seeks to create a home where everyone can experience the gardens and incredible sea views of the Earth that has been naturally given to you by Mother Nature.
Rooms
- 2 Seaview Rooms (2- 4 pax inc. extra bed)
- 2 Garden Rooms (2-4 pax inc. extra bed)
- 1 3-bedroom villas (8 pax)
- 2 dorm rooms (4 pax)
Amenities
- Ceiling fan rooms
- En-suite bathrooms
- Hot water eco showerheads
- Homemade non-chemical
- Body soap
- Queen beds
- Single beds
- Balcony
- Mosquito nets
- Rainwater catchment system
- Free-flow water dispenser
- 6 power plug points in each room
- High-speed broadband internet
Seascapes
Seascapes in Tanjung Bira, South Sulawesi, offers luxury accommodation amidst pristine beaches and azure waters. Stylish villas with modern amenities, including a swimming pool, provide a serene retreat for travelers seeking tranquility. Gourmet Nusantara dining experiences and nearby attractions enhance the stay, promising an unforgettable coastal escape. Whether for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, Seascapes blends luxury with natural beauty for a unique and indulgent experience.
Rooms
- 2 Seaview Rooms / 2 Garden Rooms (2-4 pax inc. extra bed)
- Queen beds in each room
- In-house restaurant with beach access
- Laundry services
Amenities
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Ensuite bathroom with hot water showers
- Queen beds
- Single beds (extra beds if needed)
- Hairdryer upon request
- 5 power plug points in each room
- Soap, shampoo, and towels
- High-speed broadband wifi
- Room service
- Housekeeping on request
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
What is Yin yoga?
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that involves holding passive floor poses for extended periods, typically ranging from one to five minutes or more. Unlike more dynamic yoga styles, which focus on building strength and flexibility through continuous movement and muscle engagement, Yin yoga targets the deeper connective tissues of the body, such as ligaments, joints, and fascia.
Yin yoga has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist philosophy. It integrates concepts of Yin and Yang, where Yin represents stillness, coolness, and passivity, while Yang represents movement, warmth, and activity. Yin yoga aims to balance the body's energy by providing a counterbalance to the more dynamic (Yang) practices and aspects of life.
Who is this for?
Modern practice and ancient wisdom for all levels.
- Anyone interested in learning about the modern practice of Yin yoga and the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of anatomy and explore Eastern medicine.
- Anyone looking to incorporate more therapeutic yoga teaching skills into an already existing teaching foundation in yoga.
- This course is also completely suited for beginners and experienced practitioners and teachers alike.
Why is this for you?
Take control of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- A deeper understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine history, philosophy, and meridian theory, as well as its knowledge use and applications in Yin yoga practice.
- A comprehensive method of how to approach and teach Yin yoga.
- A broader perspective on adapting Yin yoga shapes for all body types and bio-individuality.
- Therapeutic tools for self-healing the body, the mind, and the heart and soul.
- Deepening the journey to the self and the practice of self-awareness.
What will you gain?
Become a confident Yin yoga practitioner and teacher
- An understanding of Yin yoga from an anatomical point of view (muscles, joints, connective tissues, and the nervous system).
- Exposure to complementary practices like meditation, breathwork, acupressure, and yoga Nidra.
- Become confident with the practice and theory of Yin yoga, as well as how to apply this knowledge to comfortably teach Yin yoga independently.
- Time and space to slow down and calibrate your internal processes and mental-emotional mechanisms.
Why combine these modalities?
Reconnect with yourself, nature, and a supportive community.
- Combining these practices and theories not only creates a holistic approach to health and well-being by addressing the body, mind, and energy flow, but it also returns you to the rhythms of nature, bringing you closer to your true selves.
- Acupressure stimulates specific points to release tension and improve Qi (energy) circulation, while Yin yoga gently stretches connective tissues and promotes relaxation.
- TCM principles guide the practice, ensuring balance and harmony within the body's systems.
- Together, these modalities reduce stress, enhance vitality, and support long-term wellness by aligning physical, emotional, and energetic health.
Daily schedule
Day 1 (Check-in)
- Check in
- Opening ceremony
- Dinner
Day 2 (Course start)
- 07:00 Rising Yin practice
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:45 Theory
- 13:00 Lunch
- 16:00 Shapes lab
- 17:30 Tea break
- 17:45 Yoga Nidra
- 19:15 Dinner
Day 3
- 07:00 Rising practice
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:45 Theory
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Theory
- 16:30 Shapes lab
- 17:30 Tea break
- 17:45 Evening practice
- 19:15 Dinner
Day 4
- 07:00 Rising practice
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:45 Theory
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Theory
- 16:30 Shapes lab
- 17:30 Tea break
- 17:45 Evening practice
- 19:15 Dinner
Day 5
- 07:00 Rising practice
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:45 Theory
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Theory
- 16:30 Shapes lab
- 17:30 Tea break
- 17:45 Evening practice
- 19:15 Dinner
Day 6 (Coral restoration day)
- Karma yoga
- Coral intro workshop + coral planting activity
- Lunch on the Island
Students are recommended to bring their own fins and masks, but GaiaOne can also provide them
Day 7
- 07:00 Rising practice
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:45 Theory
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Theory
- 16:30 Shapes lab
- 17:30 Tea break
- 17:45 Evening practice
- 19:15 Dinner
Day 8
- 07:00 Rising practice
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:45 Theory exam
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Final practicum
- 19:15 Dinner
Day 9 (Course complete)
- 07:00 Final practicum
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:45 Final practicum
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Final practicum
- 19:15 Dinner
Day 10 (Check out)
- Rising practice
- Breakfast
- Closing ceremony
- Check out
Included excursions
- GaiaOne Restoration coral workshop and coral dive, plus a GaiaOne t-shirt and an adopted coral.
Instructors
Sjenade Williams
After studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in China for several years and traveling to India for multiple teacher trainings Sjenade has settled in Indonesia where she teaches on teacher trainings and retreats. Sjenade, Acupressure Yoga, uses the knowledge and experience she has gained about the physical and energetic body to teach a unique practice of Yin Yoga and Acupressure Massage that offers layered therapeutic benefits for body, mind and soul.
Lou-Anne Ritter
Lou-Anne or Cipsyshanti Yoga, is a 500h+ RYT Yoga teacher, specialized in energy inspired yoga and emotional guidance through her concept of « Yin Yoga Inward Experiences » and a Feminine sacred space holder. Lou-Anne's teachings are based on a reconnection to "Being with the heart", through astrology, chanting and using the energy of the moment. She will guide you into a mystic and authentic practice, in which you will go on a true journey of the self.
Location
Bira, South Sulawesi: Where Serenity Meets the Sea
Discover Bira, a hidden sanctuary where powder-soft, white sands meet turquoise waters so clear they mirror the sky. Far from the crowds, this secluded peninsula offers a rhythm set by the gentle lap of waves and the whisper of palm fronds.
Here, days are for sun-drenched tranquility and evenings for breathtaking sunsets that paint the sky in hues of gold and violet. The energy is pure, slow, and deeply restorative—making it the perfect canvas for your yoga practice. Immerse yourself in a landscape of pristine beauty, where lush green hills overlook dazzling coral reefs, inviting you to unwind, reconnect, and find your flow in paradise.
Your journey to inner peace begins on the shores of Bira.
Food
All meals will be provided during the training.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Halal
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Exclusive Gifts
GaiaOne has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
Coral Restoration
Things to do (optional)
Diving and dive sites in Bira
Students can attend the course or take part in optional activities, snorkeling, and island hopping with the scuba diving boats at additional individual pricing.
The House Reef boasts one of the best coral reefs, and it never fails to deliver a magnitude of marine life constantly swimming around the coral nurseries, most of them calling it home.
The famous must-visit sites are the Great Wall of Kambing, Eagle Rock, Mola-Mola Point, Fish Market, Cape Bira, and Mr. Ramli’s.
- 2 fun dives (1,400,000 IDR)
- 1 shore dive (500,000 IDR)
- Night dive (800,000)
Coral restoration
The Ocean Gardener Coral Course is an immersive educational experience designed to introduce participants to the vibrant world of coral reefs. This program combines interactive workshops and hands-on activities to explore topics such as coral
biology, reef ecology, conservation efforts, and the challenges facing coral ecosystems today.
Through engaging activities like coral planting, participants actively contribute to reef restoration initiatives. Use your freediving training skills to help out on the Liukang nursery, whether it be planting or giving them much TLC as they continue to grow in the nursery.
Phinisi boat building tour (Where tradition set sail)
The Phinisi boat-building shipyards in Tanjung Bira, South Sulawesi, are renowned for their traditional craftsmanship and centuries-old shipbuilding techniques. Skilled artisans meticulously construct these iconic Indonesian vessels by hand, using locally sourced timber and following age-old methods passed down through generations.
Visitors to the shipyards can witness firsthand the intricate process of Phinisi boat construction. The shipyards offer a captivating glimpse into Indonesia's maritime heritage and the artistry behind these magnificent seafaring vessels.
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- 9 nights accommodation
- All meals
- A fully equipped yoga shala (mats, bolsters, straps, blocks, acupressure massage balls, etc.)
- GaiaOne t-shirt
- Adopted corals at Tevana House Reef
- Surprise activities
- Welcome goodie bag
Included Exclusive Gifts
Coral Restoration
A day on our coral restoration nursery learning about how to save our reefs while having so much fun with swimming some of the most gorgeous water in Indonesia and lunch on the beach at a neighbouring island
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Additional spending money
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport
115 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please note that pick-up at the airport is only available for one carpool for multiple students departing from Makassar to Bira at the same time in advance for check-in and training starting date / time.
- 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur (Daily flights from Kuala Lumpur on AirAsia, Batik Air & MAS)
- 3 hours from Singapore (Daily flights on Scoot)
- 2 hours and 20 minutes from Jakarta (Daily)
- 1 hour 15 minutes from Bali (Daily)
Arrival by car
Airport to Bira Beach is 4-5 hours travel. A private car/van is recommended.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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