14 Day 100-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Mindfulness and Yoga Therapy in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Yoga Teacher Training in Cambodia
This course will cover all aspects of traditional, holistic, and authentic yoga. It will be taught according to the ancient scriptures and coupled with modern medical and scientific explanations. You will also experience the holistic practice of yoga involving all five aspects of the human system, and also understand and feel the benefits of this integrated holistic practice at physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual levels.
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Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- 13 days' curriculum
- Enjoy the swimming pool and an Aqua yoga session
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- Preparatory exercises, pranayama practice, and yoga sutras
- Yoga therapy and mindfulness sessions
- Airport pick-up provided at Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI)
- 13 nights accommodation with daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
13 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Special menu request
- Yoga shala
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
During the training course, you will be accommodated at the Himalayan Yoga Retreat and Ayurveda Center. It is located by the riverside in the beautiful city of Siem Reap. You will be staying in comfortable accommodation with a beautiful yoga hall, air-conditioned rooms, and private bathrooms.
Program
Certification
Students who complete this training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance International as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT).
Theory and applications
- Concept of yoga, concept of the human system, pancha kosa or five bodies concept, concept of mindfulness, concept of disease, concept of yoga therapy
- Purpose of practicing yoga, why yoga practice is important in your modern-day life
- Raja yoga - two schools of Raja yoga: (a) Patanjali's Ashtanga yoga and (b) Hatha yoga
- 18 chapters of Gita - introduction, Patanjali, and Gita
- Raja yoga - the path of willpower, understanding Patanjali's yoga sutras relevant to various yoga techniques and application
- Understanding specific Gita verses relevant to various yoga techniques and application
- Eligibility to learn and practice Raja yoga
- Patanjali’s eight-limbed Ashtanga yoga
Yama and niyama
- How to practice these in your day-to-day life
- How yama and niyama influence the mind
Asanas or postures
- Purpose of asanas
- Key essence of asanas
- 2 schools of asanas
- Classifications of asanas
- Dynamic asanas
- Practicing asanas with deep awareness and deep relaxation
- Deeper understanding of asanas as one aspect of yoga
- Features of practicing the regular asanas mindfully and in a holistic way
- Benefits of asanas - physical, therapeutic, and spiritual benefits
- Practicing asanas and complementary or counter postures
- Understanding the limitations of each asana
Pranayama
- 2 schools of pranayama
- Easy pranayamas
- Purpose of pranayama practice
- Six steps of pranayama practice
- Physical, therapeutic, and spiritual benefits
- Safe practice of pranayama
- Balance of prana, Kundalini sakthi, and chakaras
Pratyahara
- What is pratyahara
- Theory
- Essence of pratyahara
- Practicing pratyahara in your day-to-day life
- How pratyahara practice helps to master the mind
Dharana or focusing
- What is dharana
- Practice of dharana
- Characteristics of dharana
Dhyana or meditation
- Concept of meditation
- Practice of meditation
- Characteristics of meditation
Samadhi
- Concept of samadhi
- Practice of samadhi
- Characteristics of samadhi
Preparatory exercises for asanas and mindfulness yogic practice
- Synchronizing breathing exercises
- Yogic physical exercises or sithilkarana vyamas
- Sukshma vyamas and energizing exercises
- Lumbar stretches
- Sun salutations
Relaxation techniques
- Instant, quick, and deep relaxation techniques
- Yoga Nidra
Yogic diet
- Tamasika food
- Rajasika food
- Satvika food
- Food influence on the mind
- Yogic diet and balanced diet
Mindfulness
- Concept of mindfulness
- Mindfulness training
- How to practice mindfulness in our daily life
Detox
- Concept of detox
- Various detox techniques
- Detox drinks and food
Four streams of yoga
- Karma yoga
- Bhakti yoga
- Jnana yoga
- Raja yoga
Hatha yoga
- Ethical and moral principles
- Body
- Prana
- Mind
Applications of yoga
- Yoga Therapy
- Integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT)
- Modern-day diseases and IAYT
Teaching practices
Participants will be experiencing the integration of all five aspects and mindfulness yoga practice, and therefore, they will be able to confidently teach others.
- Setting up a class
- General guidelines on teaching
- Participants will teach each other, under the guidance of the teacher
Please note that no children are allowed during this retreat.
Included excursions
The training package includes a visit to Lotus Farm and the temple on the mountain. Tickets to Angkor Wat temples or guided tours are not included.
Instructors
Krishna Raja
Krishna Raja, master teacher in meditation and yoga has been teaching meditation for the last 20 years. He started practicing meditation and traditional Indian mindfulness yoga at the age of 8 under the guidance of his uncle. He is from a family which lives a traditional Indian life including meditation and yoga way of life. Later in his life he studied and researched the ancient scriptures of meditation, yoga, Buddhism, Hinduism and other related subjects in India, Nepal and Thailand. He was member of the Yoga Therapist team for the STOP DIABETES THROUGH YOGA project of the Yoga University.
Location
This teacher training program will be held in the resort town of Siem Reap, in northwestern Cambodia. The town is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the ninth to the 15th centuries. Angkor's vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes the preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple, which is pictured on Cambodia's flag.
Distances
- Siem Reap riverside - 2 minutes
Features
Activities
- Cycling
- Massage
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Special menu request
- Yoga shala
Services
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
Food
You will be served Ayurveda and yogic vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as drinking water, tea, and fresh detox juice every day. These are included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
Bike tour in the countryside
You will have the opportunity to enjoy a 25-kilometer fun ride in rural areas and experience a genuinely different atmosphere. You will ride among rice fields, vegetable farms, haycock, and local markets (testing local delicacies such as fruits and cakes) while experiencing daily village life and resting at a Buddhist pagoda.
You will continue to the Arthnear pagoda, where a 12th-century temple is settled inside and then return to the retreat center.
Bike tour in the southern countryside of Siem Reap
There will be an opportunity to join a 40-kilometer mountain bike ride along Siem Reap River to reach Tonle Sap Lake, and along the way, you will see the green rice fields, lotus farms, vegetable fields, haycock, and local markets (tasting local delicacies). You will refresh with coconut juice drinks.
Then, after crossing a lotus field, you will reach Tonle Sap and go for a boat tour to see the floating village. You will then visit thr Arthnear pagoda, where a 12th-century temple is settled inside (temple pass not required). You will meditate in this magical setting before returning to the retreat center.
Bike tour to Angkor temples and Preah Khan
You will have the opportunity to enjoy a 45-kilometer mountain bike ride to visit the Angkor Wat complex through the less-traveled roads. From the south gate of Angkor Thom, you will start an adventure ride on the hidden paths towards secluded temples. You will then continue to reach the majestic west gate of Angkor Thom, followed by the Bayon temple.
Explore the fascinating lush rainforest along the way by visiting Preah Khan. You will immerse yourself in the jungle temple at Tanei and Taproom before returning to the retreat center. Sunrise tour is also available, starting at 05:00 daily, with a minimum of six persons.
Bike tour to Angkor Wat and Bayon
You will have the chance to experience a 25-kilometer mountain bike ride to visit Angkor Wat complex through the less-traveled roads. There will be no traffic!
From the south gate of Angkor Thom, you'll start an adventure ride on the hidden paths towards secluded temples. You will then continue to reach the majestic west gate of Angkor Thom, followed by the Bayon temple. You will pause in the most beautiful areas to meditate and practice meditation and yoga before returning to the retreat center.
Library visits
Please consider a trip to Ecole Francaise D’Extreme Orient (EFEO) for the most comprehensive library in Southeast Asia. The books will be read on site (not borrowed or sold). If you would like to get the history of the temples during your visit, consider booking a history guide, as they will share a wealth of stories behind each temple.
Temple visits
Sunrises are the best time to do a temple visit. You will be advised to leave super early (approximately 04:30) with your ticket in hand and head for the right pool in front of Angkor Thom. There are many food options nearby, or you can return to the cottage for breakfast. Make sure that you buy the tickets a day before your visit.
Spa treatments
Spa treatments
You will be able to enjoy spa treatments that are available outside, at an additional cost. Please order your treatment one day in advance.
- Natural oil massage
- Reflexology
- Thai yoga massage
- Traditional body massage
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- Aqua yoga session
- Course materials
- Use of the swimming pool
- Wi-Fi
- Airport pick-up
- 13 nights accommodation
- 3 daily Ayurveda and yogic vegetarian meals
- Daily drinking water, tea, and fresh detox juice
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport drop-off
- Additional sessions
- Additional meals
- Personal expenses
- Soft drinks
- Tickets to Angkor Wat temples or guided tours
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport
38 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI). Airport pick-up is included in the price.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 3 days before arrival.
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