8 Day 50-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course at An Italian Monastery in Frontino, Le Marche

This six-day training program for yoga teachers, lasting for a total of 50 hours, is designed to give you the appropriate understanding of practical Yoga and also its theory. We come face to face with it daily through an in-depth revision of the Asanas, of its sequences and balances, with a primary introduction on the emotional aspects of the meridians, the discovery of human musculature and skeletal variations.

We will dive into the great philosophy of Yoga and its history, savoring the daily practices of breathing techniques (Pranayama) and mantras sung in Sanskrit.

Lessons start on Monday and finish the following Saturday (there will be no classes on arrival and departure days). Together we will learn to share the fundamental wonders and styles of traditional yoga, you will be guided by expert teachers who for years have studied its secrets and benefits, motivating hundreds of students to follow their example.

Our teachers highly respect and regard the ways of the elders during this intensive yoga teacher training course. It is a wise tradition and we seek to honor it in our communication, actions and the vision of YogaMea School. This is a residential Yoga Teacher Training Course, and because you are immersed in this nurturing environment, you stand to gain the true meaning of yoga.

After completion of the first week of the 50-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Italy, you can continue your journey, by signing up for the second week and choosing from any one of the other phases of our scheduled 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training courses Italy.

On completion of all four weeks and having successfully passed the final assessments that take place during Phase IV of the 50-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Italy, students will receive an international certificate: RYT 200, Yoga Alliance, USA.

Students joining us for our 50-Hour certification are eligible to return to YogaMea School at a later date to complete their training towards the 200-Hour certification. Eligibility to register with the Yoga Alliance, USA, for their RYT-200 designation follows completion of the remaining 150, 100 or 50 hours of training.

Students may apply their 50-, 100- or 150-Hour certifications towards completion of 200-Hour courses only at YogaMea School.

Syllabus - 50 Hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training

According to the Yoga Alliance Guidelines – some of these hours are contact hours and others are self-study.

• Yoga Philosophy
• Hatha Yoga
• Kriyas (cleansing techniques)
• Pranayama (breathing techniques)
• Bandhas (Yogic locks)
• Meditation
• Mantra Chanting
• Human Physiology and Anatomy
• Teaching Methodology
• Learning to teach yoga classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels students.

Sample daily schedule

• 06:00 | Wake Up
• 06:15 | Herbal tea
• 06:30 | Shatkarma / yogic cleansing
• 07:00 | Pranayama and chanting
• 07:30 | Yoga asana
• 09:15 | Breakfast
• 10:30 | Yoga anatomy
• 11:30 | Yoga philosophy
• 13:15 | Lunch
• 17:00 | Hatha yoga asana practice
• 18:45 | Pranayama & Asana class
• 19:15 | Dinner
• 22:45 | Lights out

Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Certification

This yoga teacher training is the a part of a 200-hour course. In order to receive a certificate that will make you eligible to register with Yoga Alliance, you must complete other yoga teacher training courses with YOGAMEA (in total 200-hour course).

It is also possible to attend this program as an intensive retreat / immersion without any obligation to take other courses to complete 200-hour course. If you choose this option, you will not be eligible to receive any certificate.

Frontino is the smallest village in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino. With its peaceful and natural surroundings, it is located in front of Mount Carpegna and within the beautiful Natural Park of Sasso Simone and Simoncello.

Frontino is a charming medieval village and, due to its uniqueness, it has been recognized as one of the most beautiful of its kind.

Distances

• San Marino Republic (1 hour by car)
• Venice (3 hours and 45 min by train)
• Florence (2 hours and 45 min by train)
• Rome (4 hours by train)

All three meals of the day are part of your Yoga Retreat and Meditation package with YogaMea School.

Ours are local organic products, prepared by the expert hands of our chef, with buffet service, served at the restaurant

Not least our Italian cuisine: organic products at "zero km", finely and expertly produced healthy and rich in fiber directly served at the table by the Italian Chef to delight your well-being.

• Excursions out of town by car or by bus
• Guided mountain bike excursions
• Guided excursions on horseback
• Private cooking class
• Painting course
• Tai Chi course
• Private Yoga Sessions (One to one)

• Tuition
• 7 nights accommodation
• 3 organic and vegetarian meals per day
• Two changes of sheets and towels per week
• Use of a washing machine
• Evening projection of themed films
• Satsang of Yoga philosophy in front of the fire (weather permitting)

• Transfers
• Massages
• On site beauty services (room)
• Extra activities and excursions
• Private yoga classes

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• 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 on arrival.