2 Weeks 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in a French Chateau in Rhône-Alpes, France
YTT in a 16th Century Riverside Chateau near Lyon, France
Learn how to teach Yoga the BEST way – with a hybrid immersive course including 2 weeks live in France, and pre-course video and coursework, with Charlie Stewart-Brown, voice of the British Airways Yoga and Mindfulness on-board program and founder of Indiv Yoga. With over 400 teachers trained worldwide, join this 200-hour YTT in France and certify as a confident and professional yoga teacher.
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Highlights
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Anatomy and physiology application in yoga
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Teaching methodology, sequencing, and class structures
- Learn to teach Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga for every individual
- All meals included, and full use of the kitchen
- Transfer to and from Lyon airport
- 14 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
Types
14 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 14
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Welcome to the magic of Château de Montcuquet. The chateau is currently the family home of the Ross family - Sunshine, Glen, Ocean, and Sky. Its doors are open to yoga students and chateau visitors by reservation.
Chateau de Montcuquet stands on a hill just outside the medieval village of Lautrec, one of the most beautiful villages in France (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France).
There is a very, very, very old folk story that talks about a utopian paradise called Pays de Cocagne. It is a mythical place of plenty and ease - a stark contrast to the actual medieval reality. It is marked to be an area triangulated by the towns of Albi, Carcassonne, and Toulouse, the Triangle of Gold.
Within the triangle sits the village of Lautrec. On a hill with a view of the village, stands the castle with its three towers, three floors, three wings, three wells, a courtyard, a dungeon, a small manicured garden at the entrance, and woods in the back.
The tree-lined driveway is sentineled by a pigeonnier with the date 1662 inscribed on its arches. The castle itself dates back to the 1300s as old archives indicate. The rooms have been converted into yoga halls, meditation rooms, living spaces, relaxation places, and of course, lodging for yoga students and guests.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered 200-hour Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
The Indiv Yoga™ RYT-200hrs Teacher Training is an integral course with a therapeutic focus on the individual, and adapting Hatha and Vinyasa yoga for group and private classes. An intensive training program in a fun, supportive, and breathtaking environment. Maintaining the integrity of the yoga traditions and philosophy, the course explores the science behind the body and mind connection, its relation to yoga and meditation in the modern world, and adapting yoga for the individual.
This is a comprehensive foundational course, certifying trainees with the Yoga Alliance, to teach worldwide with high professional standards, confidence, and a focus on individual therapeutics. Don’t limit yourself to teaching just one yoga ‘style’. Become a full-rounded, knowledgeable professional, able to tailor yoga classes to a variety of physical and mental demands.
An intensive training program in a fun, supportive, and breathtaking environment. Small group to enhance individual progress, feedback, and support.
The Indiv Yoga™ 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive Yoga Alliance course, with a therapeutic focus on how to tailor Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and meditation for to suit every body, and every INDIVidual! Yoga is not just what you see in many yoga classes! Deepen your own practice, and learn how to teach with integrity, bringing the philosophy and depth of what yoga has to offer, and all its mental and physical benefits, to your students.
Course overview
- Vinyasa, Hatha, and Sivananda yoga
- Restorative yoga
- Chair yoga (for corporate, less able, and elderly)
- Kids yoga and prenatal yoga
- Yoga for common injuries and anxiety
- Different types of meditation
- Teaching methodology, sequencing, and techniques
- Adjusting and modifying safely
- Yoga history, philosophy, and traditions
- Anatomy and physiology of yoga
- Asana, pranayama, kriyas, and bandhas
- Ayurveda, chakras, and mantras
- Yoga Nidra
- The business of teaching yoga - principles, marketing, and getting started as a teacher
- How to: methodology and skills to teach yoga confidently and tailor classes for every individual
Want a course where you can be yourself, mentally and physically?
Charlie understands anxiety and depression, having lived with it for many years, and knows how to use yoga and meditation to help with recovery. Renowned for her friendly, funny, and supportive character, she is open and caring towards her students’ emotional difficulties. Reviews by previous students prove that!
She also believes in yoga for every INDIVidual and has had students in their 60s take this course, as well as many with various physical and medical issues. You won’t feel the pressure to do any poses you’re not comfortable with. Charlie’s philosophy is to teach you how to modify and tailor your practice, and the practice of your future students, because yoga truly is for every individual.
You don’t have to be able to do a headstand or hand balancing pose, but you will leave the course confident in how to teach them to others!
In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to stop prioritizing yourself
You’ve been working hard, but there’s a voice inside whispering that there’s something more - something deeper that’s missing. Maybe until now, yoga has been your sanctuary, a space where you find calm amid the chaos. Now, you’re feeling the pull to take that experience further. Imagine being able to take a break to deepen your knowledge of yoga and meditation, and also gain the confidence to share your benefits with others.
If any of this resonates with you, then this 200-Hours Yoga Teacher Training in the Rhône-Alpes region of France could be the transformative experience you’ve been looking for, especially if
- You’re not necessarily looking to become a full-time yoga teacher, but you want to elevate your practice.
- You’ve experienced the benefits of yoga and want to share that sense of peace and mindfulness with others.
- You’re looking for a way to escape the stress and bring more balance, purpose, and fulfillment into your life.
- You want to certify as a professional and confident yoga teacher.
This 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in France offers a rare opportunity to step away from the pressures of daily life and dive deep into the enriching power of yoga and meditation. Over two immersive weeks, you’ll explore the rich traditions of yoga and meditation, unlocking techniques to weave these practices into your daily life. This is not just a teacher training, but a soulful experience where you are invited to reconnect with yourself, while gaining the tools to inspire and help others.
Life is too short to keep putting off what truly matters. So don’t wait - the moment is now. You deserve to take this time for yourself, to invest in your own growth, and to learn how to share the healing power of yoga with others.
Eligibility
- Minimum 1 year of regular yoga classes and practice
- Good command of the English language
- Good health - approximately 3.5 hours of asana practice is done a day (please check with your doctor if you are in any doubt regarding your fitness to complete the course)
- Short evaluations of 5 yoga classes (further information in the post-booking email)
- Pre-course reading - “Yoga For Every Body” by Luisa Ray
- Watch pre-course theory videos
- Have a strong desire to deepen your knowledge of yoga and work hard to certify as the best professional and confident yoga teacher you can be
Requirements for receiving your diploma
- Attend every day of the course
- Adhere to course rules and Karma yoga
- Practical exam: Successfully led a 75-minute yoga class, safely assisting inversions
- Written exam: pass mark 70%
- Post-course work: to be submitted up to 3 months after the last day of the course
Why choose Indiv Yoga
- Live in-person course with a seasoned teacher
- Beautiful 16th-century tranquil riverside property in France
- An opportunity to explore other cities or areas of France
- Short intensive course - 15 days only (+pre-course videos)
- Small group - max 10 students
- Mix of yoga styles - Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga
- All meals included, plus open access to use the kitchen
- Pick up and drop off from Lyon airport included
- Learn different meditation styles
- Yoga Alliance 200-hour accreditation certificate
- 400+ teachers certified from around the world
- Lead trainer with over 25 years of experience
- Supportive and fun environment
- Amazing 5-star reviews
- Leave as a confident and professional yoga teacher
- Yoga mat and all materials included for the course
Typical daily schedule
- 06:45 - 07:15 Morning tea in noble silence
- 07:15 - 08:45 Yoga class and meditation
- 08:45 - 09:15 Breakfast
- 09:15 - 12:00 Theory and practice
- 12:00 - 12:15 Break
- 12:15 - 13:30 Theory / anatomy and physiology / practice
- 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
- 14:30 - 16:00 Philosophy / practice / theory
- 16:00 - 16:30 Break
- 16:30 - 18:30 Practice / coursework / workshops
- 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
- 19:30 - 21:30 Studying / meditation
- 21:30 Noble silence
Included excursions
Time and weather permitting, there is a local excursion.
Instructors
Charlie Stewart-Brown
Charlie is the voice of the ‘Yoga & Mindfulness Program’ on British Airways long-haul flights and founded Indiv Yoga in 2009. With more than 1600 training, Charlie has certified over 400 teachers around the world and holds the highest yoga qualifications as an ERYT500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 500hrs), RCYT (Registered Children´s Yoga Teacher), RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher), and YCEP (Yoga Continued Education Provider) with the Yoga Alliance. She started yoga and meditation in the mid 1990's as a recommendation for her chronic anxiety.
Location
The course will take place in Lautrec, Occitanie, France. Located in the calm of the countryside among friendly people, you can easily get into the rhythm of the slow life and feel your body and spirit embraced by nature.
This is Lautrec, a medieval village in the Tarn region, one hour away from Toulouse by car and 30 minutes from the equally historic city of Albi. Lautrec is also named one of the most beautiful villages in France (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France).
You can walk around the cobbled streets of the village, including an old Roman road and bath, and marvel at the stone and timber houses straight out of a fairytale.
Pass through the 13th-century-old gate and walls. Walk up to the old windmill for a magnificent view of the town, the black mountains, and the Pyrenees mountain range towering at a distance. Venture into the heart of the village to visit the La Collégiale Saint Rémy, which is classed as a historic monument.
There are numerous walking and cycling paths as well, found throughout the network of neighboring villages, the Lautrécois-Pays d'Agout.
Several shops nearby sell local produce and artisanal products. There are also cafes and restaurants, with some offering musical events. The villagers are always friendly and welcoming.
Discover the walled medieval village of Lautrec with its cobbled streets and stone and timber houses straight out of a fairytale. The place has just under 2,000 inhabitants and has been settled since the Celtic and Roman times.
Still, the entrance and walls are well-preserved. There is a small Roman theater and mysterious underground silos still being studied by archaeologists today.
Through the streets and up a small hill is a lonely windmill, blades still turning today. You can visit the inside of the mill and watch wheat turn into flour. A little higher up the hill is the cross of Lautrec, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the countryside basking in the sunshine, the Montagne Noire (black mountains), and the Pyrenees mountain range looming in the distance.
Pass by the tourism office and its lovely formal gardens. On the first floor, you will find a small museum of archeology and history.
On the practical side, you can find all amenities in the village, including shops and boutiques that sell local artisanal products, and gifts to bring home to friends and family. It has cafes and restaurants, including one that serves vegetarian and vegan food and regular musical entertainment.
Albi
Just a 30-minute drive away is the city of Albi, which houses the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. The famous painter was born in Albi, but his family came from Toulouse and Lautrec.
In Albi, you can also visit the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Cecilia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Palais de la Berbie and its beautifully manicured garden are not to be missed either. Then, spend the afternoon at a cafe by the river.
Distances
- Albi City - 30 minutes
- Toulouse - 1-hour drive
Food
All meals are tailored to your dietary requirements and taste. Once registered, you will be asked to fill out a favorite foods questionnaire. The kitchen is fully stocked for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Salads, light meals, soups, and sweet treats are provided Monday to Saturday. You have full use of the kitchen to store and cook your own meals.
Exclusions
Additional food and snacks are not included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
What's included
- Comprehensive course guide manual
- Certificate of completion
- Continued email support from Indiv Yoga and its alumni
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Discounts on further courses, retreats, classes, and workshops
- Transfer to and from the residence from Lyon airport
- Yoga mat and all equipment for the duration
- 14 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Airport transfers to and from the venue, other than the specified times from and to Lyon airport
- Accommodation outside of the course dates
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Chambéry-Savoie Airport
40 km away from your destination
Transfer included
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
27 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Geneva Airport
72 km away from your destination
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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