Unforgettable
About the course
Oct 29th SOLD OUT | Nov 25th SOLD OUT | Feb 14th SOLD OUT |
*March 17th NEW*
From 2900 Euro | 21 days | Includes food & accommodation
Registered program with Yoga Alliance
This is a 3 week immersive program, limited to 12 participants for an intimate & family group setting, with food & accommodation included in your package. Due to high demand, we have released one more training for the upcoming season. This program welcomes all ability levels! We balance our time between Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. Learning with a holistic approach, we dive into the roots of Yoga and body-mind connection. We have a quality focussed curriculum with an emphasis on the application of knowledge with personal mentorship and feedback from your trainers. This program is trauma informed, with lead trainers who are professional and friendly. View all modules below!
Science meets spirituality, our aim throughout the program is to bridge the gap between the East & West. Bringing Yoga to modern minds & lives in an authentic way.
Philosophy
We go the extra mile
> We include accommodation and food
> Personal mentorship is at the heart of our approach
> Quality focussed curriculum
> Small groups only - 12 students max
> The location, 100m off the beach in a boutique hotel
> Free 20HR online foundations module
> We offer post graduate support + 300HR training to progress further.
Who can do this course?
We welcome all ability levels!
We have a multi level style of teaching, so no matter your level of experience you will be guided, nurtured and challenged. We do not have an 'elitist' approach, we look at everyone as individuals and make each of the classes inclusive.
Whether you're becoming more serious about embodying Yoga, creating a career within the Yoga industry, or just wanting to expand your personal knowledge, then you will get a lot out of this course.
We like to attract those who are simply passionate about the meeting point of Science + Spirituality.
Philosophy
Packages
2024/2025 Intakes
Oct 29th *SOLD OUT*
Nov 25th *SOLD OUT*
Feb 14th *SOLD OUT*
March 17th *Low availability
July 1st & August 1st *NEW*
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Nuga House
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
October - February
100m from the surf in Kabalana beach, 5 mins from the main village of cafes, eateries and more beaches in Ahangama.
The Nuga house is a boutique hotel with Cafe and pool, the shala features the native Nuga tree, bringing a grounding energy to your practice as it reaches up into the shala. (see gallery above)
Jungle Retreat
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
March- April
Jungle retreat is spectacularly hidden amongst the tree tops and rice paddies, just 5 minutes from the best beaches, cafes & surf in Ahangama.
A Private retreat space set on 2 acres of cinnamon and coconut plantation, private pool, chef and Jungle shala. The perfect quiet location to fully immerse.
(See gallery below)
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Yin Yoga + applied Chinese Medicine- Yin Yoga Postures - Yin Yoga teaching methodology & principles - Chinese Medicine theory & application - Fascial Networks & Myofascia release techniques - The 12 Meridians of Chinese Medicine - Acupressure points for Yin Yoga postures - Organ function & systems according to Chinese Medicine - Female health according to Chinese Medicine - Yin Yoga sequences for targeted emotions (EG Anxiety and stress) - Chinese Medicine class sequencing 60 + 90 minute class structure - Chinese Medicine - The Element theory (Sheng cycle) - Practice teaching & application * All taught to you by a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner * There will be a Yin recap section for the foundations of Yin Yoga which were taught at the 200HR level
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Hatha Yoga- Principles & History of Hatha Yoga - Advanced teaching methodology: Teaching beyond the Asana - Traditional Alignment & Adjustments - 60 + 90 minute class sequencing & structure - Principles of traditional Hatha sequencing - Hatha - Vinyasa as a hybrid - Energetic Class theming (using the Vedic 5 Elements, Chakras, Vayus, Koshas) - Practice teaching & Application of knowledge - Teaching with Philosophical input & Yogic teachings - Energetic Anatomy of Hatha; Chakras, Koshas, Vayus, Bandhas, Mudras
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Workshop creation & programmingLooking to teach beyond sequences and 60 minute classes - Workshop creation & programming - Voice activation & confident speaking - Presentation & hosting skills - Identifying areas of personal strengths, natural passion & interests - Identifying your style and specialisation as a Yoga teacher - Refining your knowledge to share with others - Application of knowledge - Teaching your first 90 minute workshop on YTT - Educating vs performing as a Yoga teacher - Entering the education part of the industry - Finance & marketing
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Advanced Teaching Methodology- Therapeutic class sequencing - Becoming an embodied & authentic Yoga teacher - Yogic lifestyle practice & application - How to teach with Philosophical & anatomical input - Trauma informed Yoga teaching - Presentation skills on topics above and beyond Asana - Workshop facilitation skills & practice - Pranayama & meditation facilitation skills & practice - Advanced self mastery & Yogic lifestyle methodology - Accessibility and Yoga *We assume a certain level of maturity and level of knowledge around anatomy & philosophy which should have been taught at the 200HR level. Please consider this if you completed your 200HR YTT with a different training provider.
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Pranayama & Breathwork facillitation- Anatomy of the respiratory system - Pranayama Teaching methodology - Breathwork Facilitation - Mechanics of breathing - Molecular science of breathing - Diaphragm activation + control techniques - Breath and the Central Nervous system - Traditional Pranayama Techniques & Kriyas - Practice teaching & application - Workshop & presentation skills for Yoga teachers - Breathwork journeys
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Philosophy + History- Overview of core texts: Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Hatha Pradipika - Sutra Studies - History of Buddhism + Yoga - History of Hinduism + Yoga - Core Buddhist teachings - Hindu Deities + Yoga - Practice teaching / group work
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Anatomy & PhysiologyGain a deeper understanding of how to apply the Anatomy of Asanas in order to use this knowledge for more inclusive and professional classes which help to prevent injuries or take into account personal limitations and help students gain functional movement. - Anatomy of Asanas - Posture analysis - Application of Anatomy knowledge (this is a key area which allows 200HR students to refine their knowledge and apply it) - Injury prevention + common injury, how to make adjustments, variations and inclusive sequences - Acknowledging injury + understanding the role of a Yoga teacher - Functional movement + Yogic conditioning (hypermobility vs flexibility) - Energetic Anatomy (Please see specifics mentioned in other modules)
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Meditation- Daoism + Meditation - Neuroscience of meditation - Modern Meditation techniques - Traditional Meditation techniques - Practice teaching + group work
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Sound & Sound Healing- Intro to the Science of Sound - Intro to the History & cultural uses of Sound - Practical skills for Yoga teachers - Sound bowls (Tibetan metal bowls and Crystal) - Drums (Entrainment and historic use)
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Trauma informed YogaPrinciples of Trauma informed Yoga Teaching Defining Trauma from a clinical & non clinical perspective Types of Trauma The 4 Pilars of Trauma informed Yoga teaching Key signs of Trauma Psycho somatics of Trauma Teaching principles & tools The role of a Yoga teacher: boundaries & professionalism, understanding the scope of practice
The daily schedule
A perfectly balanced day
6:30 am Vinyasa, Pranayama, Meditation
[ 8:30 am Family style breakfast 1hr 30min ]
9:45 am Theory class: Anatomy / Philosophy
[ 11:45 am Hydration break 15 mins ]
12:00 pm Workshop: Asana & alignment
[ 1:30 Lunch break 2hrs ]
3:30 pm Workshop: Teaching methodology & practice
5:30 pm Evening practice: Yin & Meditation
[ 6:30pm Family style dinner + free time ]
About School + Facilitators
Registered with Yoga Alliance
We are a registered training provider and continuing education centre with one of the best registration boards in the world, holding up the highest standards and adhering to well balanced curriculums.
To read more about the teachers, Jess and Adam and about our mission here at Barefoot Yoga school, please click the button below.
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Yin Yoga + applied Chinese Medicine- Yin Yoga Postures - Yin Yoga teaching methodology & principles - Chinese Medicine theory & application - Fascial Networks & Myofascia release techniques - The 12 Meridians of Chinese Medicine - Acupressure points for Yin Yoga postures - Organ function & systems according to Chinese Medicine - Female health according to Chinese Medicine - Yin Yoga sequences for targeted emotions (EG Anxiety and stress) - Chinese Medicine class sequencing 60 + 90 minute class structure - Chinese Medicine - The Element theory (Sheng cycle) - Practice teaching & application * All taught to you by a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner * There will be a Yin recap section for the foundations of Yin Yoga which were taught at the 200HR level
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Hatha Yoga- Principles & History of Hatha Yoga - Advanced teaching methodology: Teaching beyond the Asana - Traditional Alignment & Adjustments - 60 + 90 minute class sequencing & structure - Principles of traditional Hatha sequencing - Hatha - Vinyasa as a hybrid - Energetic Class theming (using the Vedic 5 Elements, Chakras, Vayus, Koshas) - Practice teaching & Application of knowledge - Teaching with Philosophical input & Yogic teachings - Energetic Anatomy of Hatha; Chakras, Koshas, Vayus, Bandhas, Mudras
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Workshop creation & programmingLooking to teach beyond sequences and 60 minute classes - Workshop creation & programming - Voice activation & confident speaking - Presentation & hosting skills - Identifying areas of personal strengths, natural passion & interests - Identifying your style and specialisation as a Yoga teacher - Refining your knowledge to share with others - Application of knowledge - Teaching your first 90 minute workshop on YTT - Educating vs performing as a Yoga teacher - Entering the education part of the industry - Finance & marketing
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Advanced Teaching Methodology- Therapeutic class sequencing - Becoming an embodied & authentic Yoga teacher - Yogic lifestyle practice & application - How to teach with Philosophical & anatomical input - Trauma informed Yoga teaching - Presentation skills on topics above and beyond Asana - Workshop facilitation skills & practice - Pranayama & meditation facilitation skills & practice - Advanced self mastery & Yogic lifestyle methodology - Accessibility and Yoga *We assume a certain level of maturity and level of knowledge around anatomy & philosophy which should have been taught at the 200HR level. Please consider this if you completed your 200HR YTT with a different training provider.
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Pranayama & Breathwork facillitation- Anatomy of the respiratory system - Pranayama Teaching methodology - Breathwork Facilitation - Mechanics of breathing - Molecular science of breathing - Diaphragm activation + control techniques - Breath and the Central Nervous system - Traditional Pranayama Techniques & Kriyas - Practice teaching & application - Workshop & presentation skills for Yoga teachers - Breathwork journeys
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Philosophy + History- Overview of core texts: Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Hatha Pradipika - Sutra Studies - History of Buddhism + Yoga - History of Hinduism + Yoga - Core Buddhist teachings - Hindu Deities + Yoga - Practice teaching / group work
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Anatomy & PhysiologyGain a deeper understanding of how to apply the Anatomy of Asanas in order to use this knowledge for more inclusive and professional classes which help to prevent injuries or take into account personal limitations and help students gain functional movement. - Anatomy of Asanas - Posture analysis - Application of Anatomy knowledge (this is a key area which allows 200HR students to refine their knowledge and apply it) - Injury prevention + common injury, how to make adjustments, variations and inclusive sequences - Acknowledging injury + understanding the role of a Yoga teacher - Functional movement + Yogic conditioning (hypermobility vs flexibility) - Energetic Anatomy (Please see specifics mentioned in other modules)
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Meditation- Daoism + Meditation - Neuroscience of meditation - Modern Meditation techniques - Traditional Meditation techniques - Practice teaching + group work
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Sound & Sound Healing- Intro to the Science of Sound - Intro to the History & cultural uses of Sound - Practical skills for Yoga teachers - Sound bowls (Tibetan metal bowls and Crystal) - Drums (Entrainment and historic use)
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Trauma informed YogaPrinciples of Trauma informed Yoga Teaching Defining Trauma from a clinical & non clinical perspective Types of Trauma The 4 Pilars of Trauma informed Yoga teaching Key signs of Trauma Psycho somatics of Trauma Teaching principles & tools The role of a Yoga teacher: boundaries & professionalism, understanding the scope of practice
