32 Day 200-Hour The African Experience Yoga Teacher Training in Cape Town, South Africa
Immersive Yoga Teacher Training in South Africa
The African Experience Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is an opportunity to explore the beauty of Cape Town and the energy of Africa while immersing yourself in the transformation of yoga! The 200-hour YTT itself focuses on Vinyasa, Yin, and applied yogic philosophy for transformation and includes asanas, anatomy, teaching skills, sequencing, philosophy, and more.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Daily yoga lectures and classes with course materials included
- Cultural outings and excursions to explore the Cape Town area
- See art galleries and museums, and explore Kirstenbosch Gardens
- Beach picnics, penguin visits, and sunsets
- Delicious snacks and wholesome meals are included daily
- 31 nights' accommodation in a beautiful private house
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
27 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 7
Accommodation
This beautiful, fully furnished home in the Southern Suburbs has interactive social areas as well as providing personal space. There is a variety of rooms available, including a twin room with a shared bathroom, a double room with a shared bathroom, and a double room en-suite. Rooms will be offered to students on a "first register, first choice" basis.
Program
What to expect
This is a 200-hour YTT that will bring you to the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa.
This yoga intensive includes six days of YTT each week with one day off (Fridays) for personal leisure and exploration. On lecture days, they will include a combination of physical practice as well as theory. Both Vinyasa and Yin classes as well as understanding of asanas will be covered within this YTT.
The Source emphasizes anatomy and alignment, teaching skills, offering modifications, props and adjustments, choreography and sequencing, and holding space.
Theory includes applied yogic philosophy, mindfulness and meditation, pranayama, Ayurveda cooking lessons, reflexology, "Grief Recovery Yoga," and the business of yoga. Students will have dedicated time to complete various assignments such as anatomy, class design, business development, chakras, eight limbs, and teaching assessments in both Vinyasa and Yin yoga.
Residential training
Shared accommodation in a private house will be provided along with a fully equipped and stocked kitchen for wholesome meals. They endeavor to provide a variety of groceries for vegan and vegetarian options. They are also privileged to have a housekeeper to assist with cooking, cleaning, and creating this "yoga home" for the month.
Parts of the YTT will take place at the studio and others at the house. They will provide transport where required.
The African Experience YTT
The Source has designed the "African Experience" to give participants a chance to explore the culture and beauty of Cape Town. They have included specific experiences within the tuition, including meeting the penguins at Boulder’s Beach, exploring the V andA Waterfront, walking through Kirstenbosch Gardens, driving along scenic Chapman’s Peak, strolling along Kalk Bay Boulevard, and enjoying beach sunsets.
Course content
- Anatomy insights
- Philosophy
- Breakdown and understanding of Yin and Vinyasa postures
- Benefits of asanas
- Inversions and arm balances
- Modifications and props
- Manual adjustments for postures
- Choreography and sequencing
- Teaching skills and holding space
- Applied yogic philosophy and transformation
- Meridians
- Reflexology
- Fascia
- Pranayama
- Mudras and bandhas
- Chakras
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Chanting and mantras
- Business of yoga
- Seva (selfless service)
- Ayurveda intro
Daily
Day 1
- Arrive at the accommodation and settle in
Day 2
- 09:00 Class
- 10:30 Opening ceremony
- 12:30 - 16:00 Surya Namaskar A and B
Day 3
- 11:45 - 13:30 Applied Yogic Philosophy (AYP)
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa asanas
- 16:30 Class
Day 4
- 11:00 - 13:00 AYP
- 14:00 - 16:00 Yin yoga
- 16:30 Class
Day 5
- Day off
Day 6
- 10:30 - 11:30 Frequency class
- 12:00 - 13:30 Reflexology (part 1)
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa asanas
Day 7
- 10:15 - 11:15 Class
- 13:00 - 17:00 Anatomy
Day 8
- 10:00 Class
- 11:30 - 16:00 Anatomy
Students' emailed anatomy assignment to complete.
Day 9
- 09:00 Class
- 10:30 - 16:00 Yin yoga
Day 10
- 11:45 - 13:30 AYP
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa asanas
- 16:30 Class
Day 11
- 09:00 Class
- 11:00 - 13:00 AYP
- 14:00 - 16:00 Yin yoga
Day 12
- Day off
Day 13
- 10:30 - 11:30 Frequency class
- 12:00 - 13:30 Reflexology (part 2)
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa asanas
Day 14
- 10:15 Class
- 11:30 - 13:30 Modifications and props
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa asanas
Day 15
- 10:00 Class
- 11:30 - 13:30 The art of self-practice
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa asanas
Day 16
- 09:00 Class
- 10:30 - 16:00 Yin yoga
- 17:00 - 19:00 Pranayama
Day 17
- 11:45 - 13:30 Self practice
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa asanas
- 16:30 Class
Day 18
- 11:00 - 13:00 AYP
- 14:00 - 16:00 Yin yoga
Day 19
- Day off
Day 20
- Day off
Day 21
- 11:00 - 14:00 Ayurveda
Day 22
- 10:30 - 11:30 Frequency class
- 12:00 - 13:00 Veganism/yogic lifestyle
- 14:00 - 16:00 Hands-on adjustments
- 16:15 - 20:15 Conscious Breathwork
Day 23
- 10:15 Class
- 11:30 - 14:30 Vinyasa asanas
- 15:00 - 18:00 The Art of Touch
Day 24
- 10:00 The business of yoga
- 11:30 - 13:30 Inversions and arm balances
- 14:00 - 16:00 Self-practice and Vinyasa asanas review
Day 25
- 09:00 Class
- 10:30 - 16:00 Yin yoga
Students prepare a one-hour Yin class to teach.
Day 26
- 11:45 - 13:30 Self practice
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa asanas
- 16:30 Class
Day 27
- 10:30 Class
- 11:30 - 12:45 Vinyasa asanas
- 14:00 - 16:00 AYP
Day 28
- 08:30 Class
- 10:30 - 11:30 Frequency class
- 14:00 - 16:00 Vinyasa Sequencing and Transitions
Students prepare a one-hour Vinyasa class to teach.
Day 29
- 09:30 Yin teaching assessments
Day 30
- 09:30 Vinyasa teaching assessments
Day 31
- 10:00 Class
- 12:00 - 13:00 Yoga Nidra
- 14:00 Closing ceremony
Day 32
- Departure
Included excursions
Drive to Chapman's Peak and around the Cape Peninsula
During the trip, there will be a stop at Boulder's Beach to hang out with penguins in their natural habitat! Then, it will be on to Kalk Bay to enjoy the restaurants (own cost) and great vibe. For those who are brave, you can also take a dip in the cold Dalebrook Pools.
Other activities
- Take a stroll and do some shopping (own cost) at the buzzing V&A Waterfront
- Walk around the Kirstenbosch Gardens
Instructors
Renee Watson
Renee has always been fascinated by the wisdom of the human body, as shown in her dance background, nutrition, and fitness studies. She has been teaching Pilates since 1997 and over the years and yoga since 2014. Her teaching has evolved to integrate both disciplines with breath work, fascia, mindfulness, well-being, and flow. She brings all these elements into her classes in order to provide a unique experience for each person. She's had the privilege of presenting Pilates and yoga teacher training and retreats around the world and in particular, the understanding of anatomy for yoga!
Bryan Mac
As one of the founders of The Source, I have taught transformation for several decades in a multitude of capacities. I lecture Applied Yogic Philosophy on our various Yoga Teacher Trainings. In a nut shell, learning to understand the human condition by being self reflective, increasingly conscious and how to make growth decisions versus fear decisions. I offer Relationship Yoga retreats internationally, mirror work sessions, and healing frequency(guided mediation, pranayama, toning) classes.
Bianca Volans
Bianca has been an integral energy in our Yoga Teacher Training programme, leading the Vinyasa, philosophy, bhakti, pranayama and lifestyle lectures. She has been part of our faculty since 2016, having trained over 80 students, and held over 700 hours of training. She is a well integrated teacher that holds space with authenticity and kindness, while students are empowered to find their own authentic teacher within themselves. Bianca is able to connect at a heart space with her students and offers her time and energy freely for their growth and expansion, with enthusiasm and commitment.
Location
The Source studio is nestled at the base of Table Mountain and is surrounded by the lush greenery of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The serene space holds the yoga studio where they offer Vinyasa and Yin classes that are open to everybody.
The neighborhood has beautiful walks through the parks and forests, where you'll find families, dogs, runners, and cyclists enjoying the friendly space.
The place is close to Newlands Village, which offers a variety of coffee bars, delis, restaurants, evening bars, and shops for you to explore.
Food
The fridge and cupboards will be stocked with healthy and wholesome groceries (with a wide variety to cater to dietary requirements) for you to prepare your breakfasts.
Lunch and dinner will be prepared for you each day. Snacks such as fruits, nuts, and health bars will also be readily available.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
There are many other activities such as taking the cable car up Table Mountain, surfing, beautiful restaurants, township tours, and safaris that The Source will be happy to assist with booking separately if desired.
- Book a safari at nearby Inverdoorn Game Park or further afield at the world-famous Kruger National Park.
- Hop on the Red City Bus Tour and check out the various sights around the Cape.
- Head to Zeitz Mocca or Norval Gallery for the amazing art and architecture.
- Spend a night or two in the Winelands.
- Book a massage with one of our fabulous therapists
There's so much to do that the list goes on!
Spa treatments
You can book a Body Stress Release session with Shannon, a Kahuna Massage with Kim or a Reiki Massage with Maryam at an additional cost.
What's included
- Certificate of completion for 200-hour Vinyasa and Yin teacher training
- YTT lectures
- YTT course materials
- Assessment fees
- 31 nights accommodation
- Daily meals within the house
- Airport transfers
- Specified outings
What's not included
- Flights to and from Cape Town
- Visas (if required)
- Insurances (medical, etc.)
- Additional excursions, outings, dining out, and shopping
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Cape Town International Airport
14 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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