CZECH REPUBLIC POCATKY

200hr YOGA TEACHER TRAINING


Leave behind your previous life, open your mind to new possibilities

YogaUnion is coming to Central Europe!

14 November 2021- 6 December 2021

Prepare to embark on a journey of self-growth and self-development through yoga, in the breathtaking countryside of St. Katerina. Allow yourself to be pampered in a luxurious resort, hidden deep into an enchanting forest with things taken out of a fairy tale. Stone circle of the druids, horses and crystal lakes await you. Join us to the place where time stops. And healing begins..

HIGHLIGHTS

 

 All inclusive packages for €3900

22 nights stay/ 6 days per week training/3 meals per day

Course, materials, lessons and exams in English language

Maximum participants 25

YogaAlliance certification

THE EXPERIENCE

OUR SIGNATURE COURSE

Based on thousands of hours of experience from all over the world, Yoga Union has carefully created and shaped the course to deliver the most educational, life-changing experience. The training is designed to challenge and develop individuals at all levels.

Our 200hr course specialises in Vinyasa Ashtanga Yoga, with a strong focus on the breath and how to combine it with movement.

WITH A FOCUS ON

– Building your confidence, skills and profound knowledge

– Comprehensive understanding of Vinyasa & Ashtanga practice

– Asana analysis & adjustment theory

– Methodology, theory, philosophy and anatomy/physiology

– Insights into basic Ayurveda, nutrition, healing, rejuvenation in relation to yoga practice

YOU CAN EXPECT

Daily, mornings will begin with an hour of pranayama, meditation and mantra chanting, followed by a Vinyasa flow class.

Early afternoons will be spent learning asana alignment, adjustments & teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying Yoga Philosophy or Anatomy (alternating days).

The afternoon lessons will be focused on restorative styles of yoga such as Yin, Hatha, Nidra and specialized workshops.

You will have 1 day off per week, usually Sundays where you get to relax, study and enjoy the surroundings.

DAILY SCHEDULE EXAMPLE

LOCATION

The Svata Katerina Resort is located in a picturesque countryside between towns of Pelhřimov and Telč, on the border between Bohemia and Moravia 130 km from Prague and about half an hour walk from the historical Počátky.

The area, peaceful and isolated, is surrounded by forests, fields and lakes. A magical place where you can really recharge, renew and experience the healing power of the Highlands.

ACCOMMODATION

You will stay in the Svata Katerina Resort, a luxurious retreat center focused solely on health, wellness and green energy and as such no cars are allowed to the establishment. 

The resort is hidden inside a forest, perfectly situated for peaceful and relaxing time away from distractions. It has it own lake that you can swim, stables with horses and a druidic stone circle for ceremonies.

In the resort you will find an Ayuverdic pavilion offering treatments, as well as a Spa & wellness center that our students will have unlimited access, that includes a sauna, whirlpool and steam bath.

ROOMS

 

The rooms are superior twin, with a large bedroom, bathroom and dressing room. They are furnished with modern, tasteful furniture and large, comfortable beds which can be ordered either as a queen sized bed for couples or separate beds. The bathroom with WC has its own window and is equipped with washbasin, shower and hairdryer. The rooms have a beautiful view of the enchanting forest.

nutrition

This course includes daily vegetarian breakfast, lite lunch (salad and one plate) and dinner buffets, from Mondays to Saturdays. 

The resort’s chef and his team has decades-long experience, able to supply the best nutrition for the participants. The students will follow the yogic diet consisting of vegetarian, plant-based foods, using only fresh, local, organic materials in a fusion of traditional and modern cuisine.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

For the adventurous souls many activities are available on the days-off. 

From horse-riding and hiking within the resort and the surrounding forest and fields, to day-trips to surrounding cities, including Prague and Vienna or historical monuments.

For those in need of pampering and relaxing, you can enjoy the services of the hotel, enjoying a day of Spa treatments and hot pools or experience traditional Ayuverdic treatments.

 

 

ARE YOU READY TO ESCAPE STRESS AND WORRIES AND FOCUS ON YOURSELF?

JOIN US NOW!

shared double room

3900 FULL COURSE
  • 22 nights accommodation
  • 3 meals a day
  • Tuition fees
  • Course material
  • Yoga Alliance diploma

Book your spot now by completing the form below and our team will reply shortly with your payment link and booking details!

COMPLETION

Teaching

As part of your final examination, you will be required to deliver a 30 minutes Vinyasa flow class to your fellow yogis.

Written examination the course will end with a 3 hour written examination focused on Asana analysis, philosophy & anatomy.

DIPLOMA

Successful graduates of the course receive an internationally recognized certification by the Yoga Alliance for the 200 hours standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).

Our Curriculum

In more detail…

Prana – breath, Yama – control – in accordance with the great yogis, breath equals to energy flow.

Every morning will begin with pranayama classes, where you will have the chance to get grounded, look inwards and set intention and energy for the day ahead. You will practice your breath and gain conscious awareness of your body.

In this class you will learn and practice:

  • Yogic breathing
  • Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)                   
  • Bhramari (humming bee breath)
  • Ujjayi (the psychic or victorious breath)
  • Bhastrika (bellows breath)
  • Kapalbhati (frontal brain cleansing breath)

Our approach to the traditional style of Vinyasa & Ashtanga, enhanced and refined with the newfound knowledge and information we are blessed to have learnt from years of exploration and practice. This class focuses on analysing and dissecting basic & advanced postures. You’ll learn the correct alignment based on the traditional approach and in line with body mechanics, understand how to offer hands-on adjustments and how to structure them in a Vinyasa class. The teachers will always be present in your practice, observing and providing feedback.

In this class you will learn:

  • Analysis of the 80 postures and more (arm balances, back-bends, and inversions
  • Modifications, other variations, and advanced variation of all postures
  • How to use yoga props in your yoga practice.
  • Adjustment (physical & verbal) theory and hands-on practice

You will take a deep dive into the understanding of the human body in today’s modern world, with a focus on the nervous, skeletal and muscular system. You will gain a deep understanding of how these systems work in harmony to create movement and gain the ability to articulate this through your yoga practice, teaching and everyday life.

This class is delivered in a conversational setting. Over the years, we have been able to master the delivery of complex concepts in a fun, interactive and intuitive way.

In this class you will learn and discuss:

  • Introduction to Anatomy and different body systems
  • Analysis of the skeletal system & connective tissue, muscular system and the nervous system
  • Movement analysis of all major joints and muscles and direct application to yoga practice & asanas

We will travel back in time to India and dive deep into the origins of yoga and how it reached today’s modern form. Focusing on philosophical concepts, you will learn how to adapt and apply them to our modern lives. These lessons are held in a conversational format, which enables students to actively engage and explore meanings through their own vision and stories.

In this class you will learn and discuss:

  • History and meaning of yoga
  • The eight-limb path of yoga according to Patanjali
  • Prana, Vayus, Nadis, Chakras, Kundalini
  • The Gunas, Doshas, Introduction to a yogic diet 
  • Mudras, Bandhas (energy locks) and Mantras
  • The meaning of Om
  • Lifestyle and ethics as a yoga practitioner and a teacher

We believe that you begin teaching from the moment you enter our shala. We aim for the lessons to be confidence-building and progressive. You’ll start with one-to-one lessons and gradually moving to bigger groups of students, eventually, you delivering a 30 minutes class to your fellow yogis. Through regular feedback by teachers and fellow students, you will have a chance to improve as you go along and about finding your unique voice and style as a teacher.

In this class you will learn and practice:

  • Yoga Union Vinyasa structure & principles
  • Practice teaching & receiving feedback
  • Observing others teaching & giving feedback
  • Learn & practice hands-on adjustment
  • Instruction, teaching styles, and qualities of a teacher
  • Voice projection and floor presence
  • Planning and structuring a class
  • Dealing with injuries and safety precautions

The afternoon classes will serve to introduce the students to various styles of yoga, in addition to core course specification. Alternating, you will take part in restorative practice and themed workshops.

RESTORATIVE

To compliment your morning dynamic Yang practice, the afternoons will focus on Yin practice. The classes will feature Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, Restorative, Gentle Hatha.

WORKSHOPS

Asana-related, these workshops will cover handstands, hip openers, fun modules like partner yoga and spiritual immersions such as cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dance, eye gazing and bhakti.