8 Day Personalised Alignment and Fascia Intensive Course Training in Saint-Just-d'Avray, Beaujolais

Facilities

Over six days, you start your explorations of applied physiology and the functional anatomy of yoga movement. You will have in-depth asana explorations, learning about correct alignment and how to adapt this to each specific body type.

Content

Join this integrative training and dive deep into:

• Fascia, tensegrity and its bodily equivalent: the ‘fascia line system’
• The mechanics of contraction
• Fascia & our emotional body
• In-depth and personalized asana explorations
• Understanding restriction & subsequent compensation
• Safe movement & intentional lines
• The usage of props, individualized variations, and alignment
• Understanding pain in Yoga
• Unique approaches to Mindfulness training supporting awareness across the different yogic bodies

The acquired skills will enable you to bring a strongly individualized touch to your classes. You will be able to support clients or students with impairments of the fascia and posture. By knowing how props and small adaptations can be incorporated, you will be able to find the safest and most beneficial way for each person to practice yoga - improving their overall ability to move smartly and safely.

Please note:

• This course does not include instruction in diagnosis or treatment of a physical or mental health condition.
• This course is presented in English

Highly recommended:

• Graduation from a 200-hour (or more) Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training course and/or a university degree (or equivalent) in a medical or healing profession.
• At least one year of personal practice (and teaching experience).
• Having experienced at least three classes each in the following yoga styles: Hatha, Iyengar, Restorative, Yin, Ashtanga, Vinyasa.
• If you are a yoga enthusiast with a strong practice (but not yet a teaching degree) and have an interest in the field of yoga therapy, you are welcome and we'd love to get to know you

Admission

Admission to the course is by application only; you will receive an application link after payment of the deposit. The deposit is non-refundable unless you are not admitted to the course.

Daily schedule

• 07:00 Meditation (optional)
• 08:15 Breakfast
• 09:00 Lecture, yoga therapy class, group exploration
• 12:30 Lunch
• 13:15 Break: time to rest and continue group exercises/homework
• 14:30 Meditation
• 15:00 Lecture, yoga therapy class, group exploration
• 19:00 Dinner

The castle is located in a quiet place in the Beaujolais region of France, they have forests around the castle and about half an hour's drive away, they have a beautiful lake to visit. Overall it is very quiet and really a place to go into a retreat and enjoy the course to its fullest. There is not much around, you can find a supermarket about 10 minutes drive away and there are beautiful picturesque villages with small cafe's dotted around.

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The center is situated in a remote area in France, one hour away from Lyon, amidst a beautiful forest. You can go for daily walks to reconnect with nature and once a week, the team organizes (if there is a need for it) a trip to the closest supermarket to do some personal shopping.

• 7 nights accommodation
• 7 daily meditation sessions (optional)
• 3 daily vegan meals
• Daily lectures and group exercises
• Daily therapy class
• All meals from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure
• The membership fee for a non-profit association

• Additional meals
• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Personal expenses
• Hot drinks

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• 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 30 days before arrival.