23-Daagse 200-urige Zelfontwikkeling Yoga Docentenopleiding in Ubud, Bali

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Certifications

Students who complete their subsequent training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®)

Overview

YogaUnion has been delivering yoga teacher training courses (YTTC’s), based on AshtangaVinyasa Flow, an internationally accredited program with Yoga Alliance, for over a decade now.

Enchanted by Bali and its energy since the first training they held here, the original founders, Ourania and Spyros decided to call this magical land their new home. Now permanently situated in Ubud, the cultural and yogic capital of Bali. YogaUnion is currently running 200hr Vinyasa TTC, a unique and authentic course open to those who want to become yoga teachers, or simply deepen their practice. YogaUnion Shala located deep in the ricefields, overlooking Ubudian jungle and ricefields, which makes this experience even more magical.

Based on thousands of hours of experience from all over the world, Ourania and Spyros carefully created and shaped the course to deliver the most educational, life-changing experience. The training is designed to challenge and develop individuals at all levels.

This 200hr course specializes in Vinyasa Ashtanga Yoga, with a strong focus on the breath and how to combine it with movement.

With a focus on:

• Building your confidence, skills and profound knowledge
• Comprehensive understanding of Vinyasa & Ashtanga practice
• Asana analysis and adjustment theory
• Methodology, theory, philosophy and anatomy/physiology
• Insights into basic Ayurveda, nutrition, healing, rejuvenation in relation to yoga practice
• The business aspect of yoga

Successful graduates of the course receive an internationally recognized certification by the Yoga Alliance for the 200 hours the standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).

How the training looks like

Daily mornings will begin with an hour of pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting, followed by a Vinyasa flow class. Early afternoons are focused on deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments & teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying Yoga Philosophy or Anatomy (alternating days).

The afternoon lessons will be focused on restorative styles of yoga such as Yin, Hatha, Nidra, and specialized workshops. Far from the traditional approach, YogaUnion maintains a very high standard of teaching whilst making their classes extremely fun and interactive.

Early afternoons are focused on deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments, and teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying yoga philosophy or anatomy (alternating days).

This 200-hour yoga teacher training program incorporates training hours in the following educational categories and topics:

Practice techniques

• Analysis of the 80 postures and more (arm balances, back-bends, and inversions)
• Modifications, other variations, and advanced variation of all postures

How to use yoga props:

• Block, bolster, strap, and blanket
• Wall in your yoga practice

Workshops

The themed workshops will cover a wide range of asana keys like handstands, back-bends, inversions, and hip openers.

Teaching practice

You will start to teach from day one. The building of the yoga lessons will be gradual and smooth, facilitating everyone to develop their talents. Teaching will also be progressive, starting with one-to-one lessons in the beginning and moving step by step to bigger groups of students ending up in full open classes.

Regular feedback is given by teachers and fellow students about your teaching so that you can improve and find your unique voice and style as a teacher.

Some of the things you will do and learn include:

• Practice teaching
• Receiving feedback
• Observing others teaching
• Hearing and giving feedback
• Learn to give hands-on adjustment
• Teaching methodology and technique
• Principles of demonstration
• Observing, assisting, and correcting
• Instruction, teaching styles, and qualities of a teacher
• Voice projection and floor presence

The process of learning

• Planning and structuring a class
• Alignment and hands-on adjustment
• Dealing with injuries and safety precautions
• Business aspects of teaching yoga
• Pranayama, mudra, bandhas, and kriya

Pranayama (yogic breathing)

Sample schedule

• 07:00 - 08:00 Meditation, pranayama, and chanting mantras
• 08:00 - 10:00 Vinyasa practice
• 10:00-11:00 Breakfast
• 11:00 - 13:00 Analysis of asanas, adjustments, and teaching methods
• 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
• 15:00 - 16:45 Anatomy or philosophy of yoga
• 17:00 - 18:30 All styles of yoga lessons and time to make your own lessons with our teacher’s guidance

The shala, accommodation, and the restaurant are located in the luscious rice fields, where you can really enjoy the peaceful surroundings whilst being at one with nature. The location is not accessible by cars, therefore feet, bicycles, and motorbikes are only welcome. All rooms are of a similar standard, are designed in a contemporary and authentic Balinese architecture and aesthetics.

During your stay, you will get free Wi-Fi, hot water, private toilets, cleaning service, and fresh towels.

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This course includes 20 vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays are excluded, as it's a 'day off'

Breakfast consists of a tropical fruit salad, daily choice of porridge, black rice pudding, or Balinese crepes, all served alongside toast and eggs, as well as coffee, tea, and juice.

The richly flavoured lunch and dinner buffet offers a variety of local dishes, vegetable stews and curries, legumes and grains, as well as a choice of salads. The tasty home-made food is freshly prepared with local and mostly organic ingredients.

For Sundays, you have a choice between numerous restaurants and amazing health food places in Ubud or around the ricefields.

Special food requirements such as vegan or gluten-free diet may be accommodated. If you have special dietary requirements, it's a good idea to communicate it before making a reservation.

The following excursions and activities are available in the area:

• Downhill biking nature tours
• Exclusive swimming pools
• Jungle hikes
• Temple trips
• Volcano sunrise trips

Interesting activities

Sundays are completely free, allowing for exciting day trips into the stunning tropical nature. It will be an amazing opportunity to be part of life in Bali. The great island of Bali offers a variety of breath-taking excursions. Bali is located just south of the equator, and is one of the 17000 islands of Indonesia. It features lush tropical vegetation, big volcano mountains, and countless beaches with big waves and coral reefs.

You can enjoy surfing in the famous waves of Bali. Other popular beach activities include stand-up paddling, snorkeling, diving, or just enjoying your free time in the sun. The nearby mountains invite for a sunrise volcano tour, hikes to paradise waterfalls, downhill biking, as well as visits to tropical jungle farms, producing cacao, vanilla, coffee, mangoes, and much more.

Ubud is famous for its artistic wood carving and stone work, featuring picturesque temples, art and fashion galleries, colorful markets and exclusive health food dining, as well as stylish spa resorts with tropical swimming pools to unwind. An all-time favorite is the downtown monkey forest with giant trees, temples, and countless free monkeys.

Massage

In Bali, you will have the best massage of your life. Please let YogaUnion team organize that for you, just ask.

On Sunday, you will have the possibility to explore the magic of Bali by visiting:

• Taman Ayun royal temple
• Ulun Danu Beratan lake & temple
• Coffee plantation
• Angseri natural hot spring
• Jatilewih - the biggest rice terrace

• Daily asana practice
• 200 guided teaching hours with highly skilled and talented instructors
• Certificate of completion
• Training Manual and course equipment
• 22 nights accommodation
• 3 daily vegetarian meals, excluding Sundays

• Transport
• Airfare tickets
• Visa
• Travel insurance

Aanbevolen luchthavens

• Een reservering vereist een aanbetaling van 14% van de totale prijs.
• De aanbetaling wordt niet gerestitueerd als de boeking wordt geannuleerd.
• De rest van de betaling moet worden voldaan bij aankomst.