Shanti Yoga Glasgow Teacher Training- India 2018-19
Shanti Yoga Glasgow is very excited to be running our Yoga Alliance certified 2018-19 Yoga Teacher Training in India.
3 weeks in Goa followed by 2 weekends of online & home study
At Shanti, we believe that it’s important that part of your training be immersive. We have picked some beautiful backdrops for your experience, both equally as stunning but unique in their own way. Your immersion time is the beginning of a life-changing journey into Yoga Teacher Training. Our courses are designed to allow you to take yourself away from the noise and stress of your everyday life, allowing yourself space and freedom to become completely absorbed in nothing but Yoga, Meditation & healthy eating. The peaceful settings are perfect places to focus on your Yoga practice and personal development, relax in into the sunrise and sunset meditation and chanting sessions. The aim is to finish the initial immersions abroad feeling physically, mentally and digitally detoxed whilst completing part of your 200 hours of teacher training.
Shanti Yoga invites you into a complete Teacher Training experience with Sasha who has created this schedule from a place of love and understanding of Yoga as a full lifestyle. This course will deepen your knowledge and challenge you into becoming a confident & unique Yoga teacher whilst at the same time, focussing on your personal growth. It really is a magical, intense, life-changing decision.
The Training: This Yoga Teacher training is perfect for anyone who would like to go deeper into their own practice. We will be exploring the History and Roots of Yoga and also be looking at how Yoga has evolved over more recent years. By the end of the course, you will feel confident to start creating your own sequences and to begin teaching. If you are planning on teaching, this course is just the beginning to get you started. There will be more hard-work in practicing after your teaching certificate and as a teacher, you are always continuing to develop yourself. You will need to continue practicing teaching and developingyour confidence and your own class sequencing after the course but this course will give you all the basics that you need, to then let your own practice and creativity take over.
Sasha has thoroughly thought through this TT, to inspire you and to bring out the best in who you are as a teacher and practitioner. We aim to give you a transformative experience so that you can then go on and spread the joy of Yoga, in your own individual style with others. We also will give you the support that you need, to get yourself started on this wonderfully rewarding journey.
Groups are limited to 15 per training, therefore, you will be guaranteed plenty individual attention on this course. We have purposely chosen two options for TT this year, instead of 1 training with a large group as we feel it’s important to have a limit on 200-hour Teacher Training as in our experience, you will need it on your first TT. On the odd Glasgow weekend, there will is likely to be some of our India trainees adding on and vice versa but largely your groups will be small in comparison to most Teacher Training.
Sasha integrates her ethos from Shanti Yoga into her Teacher Training. At Shanti Yoga, we believe in Yoga as a healing therapy. Yes, you are going to get stronger and more flexible as a result of this training but we believe that all of the physical attributes of Yoga are merely by-products of what we are really trying to gain from our Yoga practice and our Yoga lifestyle. We, at Shanti, believe in improving our physical well-being through looking after ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally and energetically but above all else, we believe in Yoga as a healing therapy and as a practice that can really begin to reconnect you, back to your own true self. Yoga is a practice that can give you holistically, more contentment and happiness in your life. The happier we can become in ourselves, then the more we can radiate that outwards to others and into our communities.
The Yoga practice will give you a full balance of our interpretation of Energetic Vinyasa Flow and a more chilled-out Lunar Yoga Flow or Yin Yoga. Easier options are always given, not only for days when you are low on energy or for any injuries that you may have but also, so you can learn to teach multi-level classes. Having this knowledge and sensitivity will allow you to become a more understanding and flexible teacher. Sasha fully believes in the balancing power of blending Yin & Yang Yoga practices with Meditation, Mindfulness & Reflection, to give you a fully comprehensive training that will not only, give you a full energetic balance for yourself but will also give you insights into feeling and teaching different energies and wisdom. We will be using the healing therapies of sound and silence on our journey and there will be various other explorations to help you find your way as a unique teacher. It is through figuring out where your passion lies in Yoga, that you will figure out how and where you would like to practice and teach after the course.
About Sasha:Sasha has vast amounts of experience teaching Yoga for over 9 years now in Glasgow and around the world. She has single-handedly developed one of Glasgow’s most successful Yoga studios, therefore, will be able to guide each of you, into not only finding your own unique style as a Yoga Teacher but also in how to develop your business and retreats. She has a vast amount of Yoga knowledge passed down from all of her hugely influential teachers from around the world. She feels David Swenson, Godfrey Devereux, and her Tribe Yoga teachers have all had an influence on the teacher she has become. More recently, Sasha has been training with Shiva Rea whom Sasha now regards as her current primary guide and main teacher. We would really recommend if you haven’t met Sasha, to come and take one of her classes in the studio, before committing to the course. When picking a TT, it is important that you connect with your teacher and that you find the right course for you. Sasha also has a great deal of experience teaching Yoga as a therapeutic healing practice. She has worked with countless students through all sorts of injuries & ailments. She has trained with the Prison Phoenix trust and worked in depth with many adults and young offenders suffering from addiction, anxiety, depression and all sorts of mental and physical imbalance. Sasha is fully committed to sharing as much of her knowledge with her students as is relevant to all of your learning.
Guest Teachers:
As with all Yoga Alliance certified courses, the Senior Teacher (Sasha) will be teaching 70% of the course. The other 30% will be guest teachers that have been hand-picked as some of the best teachers in Glasgow and London, to help give you a variety of different styles and perspectives. The teachers all share a common school of thought, that Yoga is a whole way of life, that will not only enrich your life but also the rest of the world that we live. For India 2018-19, Prue Greentree from London, will be joining week 2, teaching Philosophy.
Subjects covered over the course of the 200 hours:
· Anatomy & Physiology
· Philosophy & the History of Yoga
· Yoga Adjustments
· Pranayama & Kriyas
· Yoga for Sports
· Headstands, Handstands and all things upside down
· Pregnancy & Post-Natal (Intro)
· Chakras
· Intro into Ayurveda
· Meditation
· Yoga as a Healing Therapy (working with vulnerable students)
· Protecting your Energy and boundaries as a teacher
· Sequencing your own classes
· How to start your own business, Insurance and all of the business side of becoming a teacher
Please note that the Pregnancy & Post-Natal section is just an introduction therefore, they are there so you can integrate these teachings into your own personal practices and classes however, if you would like to become a specialised teacher in this area, we would recommend at least a full weekend of training specifically in these areas.
You will also receive a full printed manual, created by Sasha and the Philosophy and A & P teachers, which will become your ‘bible’ for years to come as a teacher.
We highly recommend you check out our Facebook photos from this year to get an idea of the atmosphere and experience that we create. We have a specific Facebook Page for potential trainees below, please request to be added on, anytime! After we have started the course, we will transfer to a specific Facebook page for your training group for the duration of the course and beyond. This is to post on photos, connect with each other more and also for future shared questions. Your support for us doesn’t end with your certificate!
What’s not included:
Flights, Transport, Insurance (travel and YA student teaching)
Our India location is set on Morjim beach in Goa, India, a small taxi ride away from Goa’s main International Airport. The Devarya Wellness Resort is stunning and luxurious and just steps away from the Ocean. With the ocean so close, not only will be holding classes in the beautiful Yoga space but also expect regular trips down to the ocean for late afternoon teaching practice, Sunrise and Sunset Meditations, and Mantra.
Devarya Wellness Centre is specially designed to celebrate the colourful and mystical spirit of India, their beautiful rooms speak to your senses and allow you to soak up the relaxed vibes of this serene space. The in-house beach front restaurant Chia Café serves tasty and healthy organic fare complete with superfoods to help you detox your system. The food is glorious, India is largely a vegetarian country so they know how to do exquisite vegetarian food. Herbal teas and coffees are available throughout the day.
From refreshing yourself in the swimming pool, sunbathing on the sandy beach or watching the sunset into the Arabian Sea, you can experience it all at Devarya, at the same time as qualifying to become a Yoga Teacher. This serene environment stimulates your mind, energises your body and speaks to your soul.
India for Sasha is just such a special place as it is the home of Yoga and it was the start of her life-changing journey into Yoga, there is just something magical in the air in India! We have specifically chosen a high standard and luxurious resort for India as for the two-three weeks of high-intensity training as you will no doubt need it. Also to ensure the high standard of food and hygiene throughout this duration of our training.
The Yoga Space, similar to the entire venue, is unique, spacious and well equipped with Props. This magical space will be filled with morning Yoga practice, lectures and wonderful evening Massage adjustments.
There is a variety of accommodation to choose from, we have priced all rooms on 2 people sharing, however, single rooms can be made available, prices will be reflective of that so please enquire with Sasha should you feel that that is a necessity.
The final week of India will be a mixture of Teacher Training trainees and Retreat Yogis.
2018-19 Course Dates:
Module 1: 14th -16th September (online weekend)
(you can add onto Spain TT August 24th weekend if better)
Module 2: October 7th-14th (compulsory)- 54 hours
Module 3: October 14th- 20th (compulsory) – 54 hours
Module 4: October 21st-28th (or 3 extra weekends from Spain TT dates)
Online weekend dates:
Module 4: 30th Nov -2nd Dec or (online option)
Module 5: Feb 1st-3rd (Exam) or (online option)
Certificates can be issued early once all course requirements have been filled from Feb 3rd onwards)
Prices below, include everything except your flights, transport, and insurance (travel and teaching). All rooms are shared, there is the option to have a room to yourself, at an extra cost.
Accommodation & cost options:
Chakra Beach Cottages: are situated less than a min away from the beach and opposite the café. Each cottage is surrounded by palms trees and luscious tropical greenery that Devarya prides itself on. Each Cottage has a glass front offering you a light and airy space. All Cottages come with comfortable twin beds that can be made into a King Size Bed. Also, a private balcony, bathroom, Storage cupboard, fan and air con.
Investment: £2800
Chakra Rooms: Each chakra room has been carefully created to reflect the individual chakras. Each room has a private bathroom, private balcony, fan, air con, built in wardrobe and 2 four poster twin beds that can be combined to make a king bed. All of the rooms are furnished with Rajasthani beautiful furniture and modern amenities.
Investment: £2650
Chakra Standard Rooms: are situated in the center of the resort, in a building opposite the pool with views of the beautiful tropical gardens. All Chakra standard rooms are twin bedrooms (can be put together into a double bed) and come with a comfortable bed, private bathroom, storage cupboard, fan and air conditioning.
Investment: £2500
Training duration is just over 5 months.
Upon full submittal of your application (please request from Sasha) and approval for the course. A Deposit of £700 secures your place and thereby a further payment of £1500 is due on or before August 1st, rest of the amount due is due on or before 1st Feb 2019.
You can pay the deposit via the app (there is a charge on our app) or via bank transfer (request details from Sasha). Other payments options are possible and please refer to the terms and conditions r.e missed payments.
Rough India Itinerary- 54 hours per week
Some people will arrive early in Goa to ‘acclimise’, others will arrive that morning. We advise if you are flying a great distance, you give yourself 24 hours to catch up on ‘sleep’ and to rest before we begin. For those wanting to explore more of India, please speak to Sasha about advice as Sasha has traveled and experienced India extensively. We thoroughly recommend you have a couple of days in ‘real’ India as it’s a real experience and eye opener however not for the faint-hearted!
We will group you all together into meeting points so you can travel from together. Taxis cost roughly £20-25 per taxi and are about 1 hour and 15 mins to the venue. You can fly direct to Goa or via Delhi or Mumbai. The Indian train service is slow but very inexpensive and a real experience for those who wish to experience more of India.
Arrival Sunday: arrive from anytime from the 2pm onwards
Welcome party: 17.00
Rest of days ( 8.5 hours per day)
06.30-10:30: Meditation, Pranayama, and Solar Practice
10.30 Brunch
11.15-13.30: Lectures: Philosophy, A & P, History & the background of each practice (Asana study & theory)
13.30-17.45: Free-time to read, walk, swim, beach etc
17.15-19.00: Teaching practice, Lunar Yoga Practice ( we will start this from day 1), Learning Massage adjustments, Chanting
19.00 Dinner
19.30- 20.00 Meditation, Reflections & Self-Massage
(Final Saturday night at the end of the 2 week or 3 week sections will be different as it, be our closing parties)
Sunday 21st will be our transfer day so there will be a light-hearted day and evening welcome party to allow for some rest time. The final Sunday, there will be an optional practice to accommodate travel home but you can leave from Sat afternoon onwards if needed for a flight but hours will need to be made up.
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Our first Glasgow weekend is a ‘back to the basics’ weekend. This will entail, going over basic practice, basic teaching, and Yoga Asana breakdowns so you can practice on the run-up to India. (online will be available for this weekend).
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