22 Days 200-hour YTTC Integral Transformational Hatha and Vinyasa in Greece

Certifications

Paros Yoga Shalla's teacher training course has met the stringent requirements set by Yoga Alliance Professionals. The graduates are trained to the highest standard and are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance Professionals. This course is taught by Irana Ji An who is a Yoga Alliance Professionals Senior Yoga Teacher and teaches 70% of the course.

Who should join this program

Comprehensive program on achieving personal well-being through yoga and Ayurveda, as well as teacher training (registered at the 200-hour level with Yoga Alliance). This program will offer you a solid foundation in traditional yoga from Patanjali to Krishnamacharya, combined with science and modern developments.This program is intended for:

• yoga practitioners who wish to deepen their personal growth and learn skills they can use for the rest of their life, and in daily life
• yoga teachers from all schools seeking a greater understanding of the full spectrum of yoga practices: asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga sutra, mantras
• yoga practitioners interested in building a firm foundation to teach yoga to people of all ages and fitness levels
• those interested in a comprehensive base for the yoga therapy program.

Program contents

• Yoga Theory
• Philosophy and psychology of yoga based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• Theory of asana practice

Asana

• Function-oriented approach to movement in asanas: awareness, stability, alignment, stretching, mobilization, daily life application
• Traditional vinyasa system of Krishnamacharya, combining breathing and movement
• Nuances of using asanas in the larger yoga path
• Core asanas essential for fitness and in a therapeutic setting
• Preparation and balancing
• Common and useful variations

Sequencing

• Principles of sequencing from the traditional approach of Krishnamacharya and further developments from there
• Foundations of personal course planning and sequencing for different needs

Pranayama

• Principles and practice of working with your breath effectively
• Using asanas to prepare for pranayama
• Important types of pranayama with hands-on practice

Sound

• Using sound in asanas
• Using sound in meditation

Meditation

• Theory of meditation and mindfulness: why, what, and how
• Practicing a core set of useful meditation techniques and skillful mindfulness

Anatomy and physiology

• Essential anatomy and physiology as applied to asanas
• Practical and functional points only, without forgettable and non-relevant theory

Chanting and mantras

• Importance and theory of chanting
• Useful mantras for chanting and meditation
• Simple chants e.g. traditional Vedic peace chants

Ayurveda

• Introduction to Ayurvedic doshas and prakrti
• Basic principles of Ayurvedic diet

Yoga Energetics

• Mudras and bandhas: their importance and how to practice them
• System of Nadis, Prana, Chakras and their relevance to practice

Personal Practice

• Establishing and refining one's personal practice is a key element of this program

Boat day trip to Delos or Koufonisia, snorkelling and Island hopping on and nature walk to the lighthouse for sunset meditation on free days.

Bountiful Naoussa is surrounded by orchards and vineyards, and the area is as famous for its wine and jam, as well as its annual international film festival. This is a place to indulge your senses through activities like tasting tours, cooking classes, and spa treatments.

Breakfast and vegetarian brunch are included in this retreat.The menu is vegetarian and has been developed by chef Elda Molla following basic Ayurveda principles and creatively using different herbs, colors, and textures. In the evening, you will take a short walk to an open garden restaurant for a delicious dinner.

• Boat trip to Koufonisia
• Chakra healing
• Hiking
• Holistic healing therapies
• Horse riding
• Massage
• Mountain biking tours
• Nature walks
• Personal yoga sessions
• Reiki and massage

During this retreat, you can book optional treatments, which will be available at additional costs.

• Access bards
• Ayurveda massage
• Chakra healing
• Deep tissue massage
• Sound healing

• 21 nights accommodation
• All course teaching, practical sessions, and materials
• Autumn Equinox celebration on September 23
• Dance sessions
• Delicious locally sourced vegetarian meals
• Kundalini meditation sessions
• Mats and props are included
• Nature explorations
• One-to-one guidance with your lead tutor
• Self Purification
• Training manual
• Yin yoga sessions
• Yoga Alliance International Registration and Certification

• Additional services
• Airport taxes
• Expenses of personal nature
• International and domestic flights, boats, and transfers.
• Visa fee for Greece
• Transfers from port of arrival to hotel (it can be arranged for 35 EUR per transfer)