A transformative journey
Welcome to our transformative International Yoga Teacher Training with Enfasis in Yoga for Health Wellbeing. This Yoga Retreat in our Eco-Yoga Ashram in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru is a self-transformational experience in which you will achieve a better understanding of yourself through daily yogic living and practice. Our goal is to help you integrate your practice in a transformative setting so that you can find happiness within yourself and share these healing practices with others.
Breathe. Practice. Understand.
About the Course
Beyond the technical and instructional aspects of yoga, you will have the opportunity to reconnect with yourself and your path. This intensive, retreat style, course will help you develop a deep sense of honor and respect for yourself and others, strengthening your ability to make life more beautiful and meaningful every day. “
Recommended for Yoga practitioners and teachers or anyone who feels the call to deepen and understand the yogic path.
General information
Estimated time
21 days retreat
Previous requirements
No prior knowledge or a certain level of physical practice is required before participating in the course.
Locations
Sacred Valley, 40 mins from Cusco and 20 mins from Pisac, Perú or Farrollones Mountains, 15 mins in car from the San Antonio Neighborhood in Cali, Colombia
Recomendations
During the training and within the Ashram we recommend following a vegetarian diet, no alcohol, or smoking.
Important
it is recommended at least a basic level for the best development of the student during the duration of the training.
Yoga Style
Our style of yoga comes from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and is influenced by the alignment principles of Anusara Yoga. We use the fundamentals of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga to create the flow and dynamics we need to purify our body, mind and soul. We combine this with the Anusara Yoga “Principles of Alignment” to give our yoga practice the refinement and beauty it needs to truly express the heart and better understand our true selves
Curriculum
Our Course (YTTC) is divided into three parts: In the first cycle we will concentrate on the fundamentals of yoga practice, which is the philosophical aspect as well as the adjustments that will help us to refine our practice. The second part is about applying the alignment techniques that we learned during the first cycle and developing our practice. The third part is about integrating all this into the practice and also developing a teaching methodology and settings. Students begin to integrate teaching with their personal practice. And so, personal practice and teaching will become more meaningful and relevant to the understanding of yoga.
Join us in one the few Yoga Ashrams that you find outside of India which maintains the Vedic traditions and teacher student lineage. Inspired by Mystical India and daily programs of Kirtan (Mantra Musical Meditation) and Vedic Philosophy taught by our Teacher who has studied and practiced for over 30 years.
This experience of going inward for 21 days will lead you to a greater understanding of yourself, your talents and how to serve fully and happily in the world!
You will learn...
Meditation & Pranayama
Daily Mantras and chanting (Bhakti Yoga)
Introduction to Vedic Philosophy: Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras
Yogic living in theory and practice
Karma Yoga (Selfless services for the community)
The Eight Branches of Ashtanga Yoga
Bhandas, Dristis, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Self Practice, secuencing
Fundamentals of AcroYoga and Thai Massage taught by Internationally Certified Teacher Trainer
Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga Practices
Sanskrit Names of 65 fundamental Postures, alignments, modifications
Teaching Methodology
Hands on Adjustments, alignments & modifications for 65 postures
How to develop intention and meaning in practice
Universal principles of alignment
Qualities of a Yoga Instructor
How to teach a Class, Practice and Feedback
Daily Yoga Philosophy Classes focused to help guide us towards spiritual alignment and self-empowerment
Attend daily yoga classes focused on alignment principles, healing pain, and keeping the body pain free
Daily Schedule
Morning
Pranayama and Meditation
Kirtan Mantras with traditional Indian Instruments
Vedic Philosophy Class
Breakfast
Yogic Theory and Philosophy Class
Asana Study
Experiential Yoga Class
Afternoon
Lunch
Rest and Seva (Selfless Service)
Yogic Theory and Philosophy Class
Asana Study (Postures)
Kirtan Meditation and Philosophy Class, Hikes, Ceremonies, Group Dynamic Activity or Yoga Class
Dinner
About the facilitator
Syam Vallabhi Devi Dasi (Samantha Miller)
Syam Vallabhi, an international yoga and Ayurveda teacher and therapist, was introduced to yoga in 2001 and has since dedicated her life to studying and teaching yoga, healing arts and Ayurveda throughout the world. A senior teacher at the Bhakti Yoga School and founder of the 500 Hour Teacher Training Program program, she organizes.
She organizes international teacher trainings in Colombia, Peru and India. Syam is the founder and director of Yogendra Eco-Ashram in Cali, Colombia (www.yogashramcali.com) Syam has been certified in Ayurveda in India since 2008 and has studied with various Ayurvedic masters in the USA. She just completed her Internship in India with doctor Kumar in Advanced Ayurveda Panchakarma and is in continuing study with Divya Altar based in NYC. She travels to India every year to deepen her studies and to guide students in the sacred sites and practices.
Syam Vallabhi is dedicated to her path as a Bhakti Yogini, to her teachers Gurudeva Atulananda Acarya Majaraj and Chaitanya Nitai Das, and to sharing transformative tools to empower others to align with her life purpose and true happiness. She humbly offers from her heart what she continues to learn from her practice, her teachers, and all beings she encounters on her journeys.
About the facilitator
Chaitanya Nitai Das
International Director of the Bhakti Yoga School with main Ashrams in Cusco and Colombia. Chaitanya has been in the field of yoga from a very young age and has lived in ashrams and monasteries in South America, the United States and India.
He has been practicing and teaching Bhakti Yoga and Mantra meditation for many years and is initiated into the traditions of the Indian Vedic Culture by his Spiritual Master S. Atulananda A.
Chaitanya is certified by ”Its Yoga” USA and is a 500 hour E-RYT with Yoga Alliance. He has also studied with such masters as Pattabhi Jois, Larry Schultz, Reed Taylor, and John Friend.
He has studied Vedic Astrology since 2004 and is certified in India by “AIFAS” with the title of “Jyotish Sastracharya”.
Currently, he is the director of the Yoga Teacher Training Programs and has trained over 1,000 yoga teachers in the last 15 years.
This is a 200 hour course
After successfully completing the course you will receive a Certification from the Bhakti Yoga School and join an international community of over 1,000 teachers graduated from the BYS!
You will also be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance, an internationally recognized certification.
What's Included
Lodging
The price of the Teacher Training includes a comfortable and ecological shared room during the course or the option of a private room.
Sattvic food
Good for the mind and body. Farm to table.
