Product Description

Yoga Teacher Training in Indonesia

This course will take your 200-hour teacher training course experience and use it to help you create a yoga business that serves your community. You’ll dive deep into a powerful immersion to enhance your personal experience and strengthen your professional skills. Become the best yoga and meditation teacher you can be with this course. Remember, yoga is all about liberation. Break free from self-imposed limitations and watch yourself grow beyond your boundaries!

Program

Welcome to the Samyama Mindfulness Meditation Center’s course. We’re excited to have you join our Samyama family in Bali. People from over 30 countries have been a part of this community, and we’re grateful that you’re here to evolve along with us.

We understand that it can be challenging to maintain a consistent spiritual practice. That’s why our team of three international trainers, with a combined teaching experience of 25 years and over 5000 hours of certified Yoga Alliance education, are here to ensure your success.

At Samyama, we value the importance of belonging to a community where you can form authentic and lasting connections. Through our course, you’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery and create these connections, supported by various yoga styles such as Hatha, Tantra, Kundalini, Yin, Bhakti, Raja, and Karma yoga.

What sets our Teacher Training Course (TTC) apart? We have dedicated and accomplished yogis/yoginis as our teachers, who bring their authentic perspectives and years of personal practice to guide you. The Samyama Mindfulness Meditation Center was created with a passion for authenticity and non-dual teachings. Our facilities are designed to support deep transformation, healing, and integration in a peaceful, tropical setting.

We also believe in nourishing your body with amazing, healthy meals. Our Samyama Eatery Bali offers fresh, plant-based food made with love and care for the planet and all life forms.

From the moment you arrive in Bali, our friendly and reliable drivers will be there to support you. We offer all-inclusive packages that take care of your transportation, meals, and even additional perks like massages and sauna sessions. Our staff and teachers strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels taken care of.

Ubud, Bali is known as the yoga capital of the world. The local Balinese Hindus live and breathe their practice, and you’ll experience a nurturing energy that embraces you in this spiritual center.

We understand that each person has a unique journey with yoga and meditation. That’s why we keep our groups small and offer one-on-one attention. You’ll have a teacher/mentor to answer your questions and a buddy system for support.

Upon completion of our course, you’ll receive accreditation as an RYS 300/500-hour teacher, in alignment with Yoga Alliance standards.

Why choose Samyama Mindfulness Meditation Center? Our instructors live their practice and are dedicated to serving others. They provide a safe space for you to explore anxiety, physical pain, and deeper spiritual dilemmas. Our experienced team of teachers includes Experienced Registered Yoga Teachers and Continuing Education Providers accredited by Yoga Alliance, a certified yoga therapist, and instructors with decades of self-practice. We can’t promise to fix everything, but we’ll help you accept yourself as you are right now.

If you’re interested in our course schedule, it runs over a 5-week period with one day off per week. Each week will focus on different elements, yoga techniques, and meditation practices, building your skills and knowledge.

Our daily schedule includes meditation, asana (yoga poses), theory classes, and breaks for meals and personal time.

During the course, you’ll experience various meditation initiations led by our empowered teachers. You’ll also receive training in different styles of yoga, delve into anatomy and physiology, learn kriya techniques for purification, and develop your teaching and professional skills.

We’ll explore the philosophy and history of yoga, including core texts like the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, as well as tantric texts and teachings from Advaita Vedanta and Kashmiri Shaivism. Our training program aims to build your self-practice, deepen your understanding of yoga and meditation, and equip you with the skills to teach others.

We understand that this journey can be deep and intensive. That’s why we provide support through sharing circles, a buddy system, mentoring, and optional evening activities to help you unwind.

Get ready for an incredible experience of meditation initiations, yoga practices, theory classes, and a holistic approach to yoga and spirituality. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Samyama Mindfulness Meditation Center and guide you on this transformative journey.

Retreat location

The Samyama Mindfulness Meditation Center sits in a tucked-away location in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by jungle and rice fields. It’s like a tropical paradise. Even though it’s just a five-minute drive to town, you’ll feel like you’re far away from the hustle and bustle. We’re located south of central Ubud, in the Banjar of Kumbuh, Mas. Our neighbors include local warungs or cafes, other resorts and villas, a fabulous health club, one of the best restaurants in Ubud, and more – all within walking distance. Oh, and it only takes about an hour to drive here from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).

Here are the distances to a few places:
– Ubud: Just a 5-minute drive away.
– Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): About an hour’s drive.

Food

Eat.Co Bali provides all meals at Samyama Restaurant, which are included in the price. You’ll enjoy healthy vegan and macrobiotic dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and superfoods to enhance your practice. Our compassionate kitchen creates wholesome, fresh, and colorful plant-based food from scratch, with a strong focus on using organic, locally sourced ingredients. We deeply care about the planet and all living beings. Throughout the retreat, the restaurant will share our love for healthy eating and living with you. It would be fantastic for your body to avoid consuming alcohol or tobacco during this event to support your deep work.

Here’s what’s included in your meals:
– Breakfast
– Lunch
– Dinner
– Drinks

Things to do (optional)

You can book additional services at the healing center, like massage, Ajna light therapy, ice-bath, and steam, for an extra cost. Plus, right next to the center, there’s an incredible sports club with a massive pool and one of the best spas in Ubud.

Spa treatments

The price includes one steam sauna or cold plunge session per week and one deep tissue massage with a Balinese massage healer.

What's included

The teacher training program offers eligibility to register for Yoga Alliance certification upon successful completion. You’ll get to enjoy three meals a day on all working days. You’ll also receive one-on-one mentoring to enhance your learning experience. Plus, there’s a six-day guided silent meditation retreat and a six-day guided kundalini retreat. The program includes a detailed training manual that spans approximately 500 pages. You’ll have access to a private Facebook community for ongoing support. Additionally, there’s an apprenticeship program available. You can also rely on the buddy system for extra support and practicum assignments. We offer one airport transfer (one way) for your convenience. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a steam sauna/cold plunge session every week. And don’t forget about the relaxing deep tissue massage with a Balinese massage healer. You can also participate in optional evening activities like Bhajans (devotional singing), contact improvisation, and open mic jam. Your accommodation for the duration of the program will cover 35 nights.

What's not included

Travel insurance covers the cost of extra accommodation and meals.