Product Description

The art of teaching – Training immersion in Indonesia

In a conversational tone, let me tell you that lifelong students make the best teachers. When it comes to teaching yoga, it’s not just about knowing stuff and sharing it. No, it goes beyond that. You have to really commit to your own practice and live what you preach. And guess what? You also need to keep yourself updated with the latest insights on the body, mind, and culture.

Teaching yoga doesn’t just ask you to know things, it also encourages you to approach it with an open mind, just like a beginner. But hey, don’t forget to have confidence in yourself because you can make a difference in other people’s lives and even earn a living by doing it. It’s a delicate mix of knowledge, heart, and creativity that turns teaching yoga into an art.

And you know what? Samyama believes in that art and they want you to be a part of it. They’re here to help you refine your unique teaching style. So come on in, join them, and let’s master this beautiful art of teaching yoga together.

Program

Certifications

The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only. Once you complete the course, you’ll receive 60 hours of YACEP continuing education accreditation.

Why should you join?

• Improve your teaching skills
• Boost your confidence when teaching
• Master verbal cues
• Develop skills that make your teaching invaluable to students
• Build meaningful and lasting relationships with students
• Create workshops, trainings, and retreats that your students want
• Reach more students and make a bigger impact
• Impress your students with your chanting
• Learn to teach meditation and pranayama to transform your students’ practices
• Teach in a sustainable, authentic, and value-aligned way

Who is this for?

The Art of Teaching is part of Samyama’s 300-hour advanced YTT course, which includes five modules that can be taken individually or together. The course supports yoga and meditation practitioners with teaching experience or those who have learned the basics of teaching yoga and want to start a new path. Whether you want to make yoga teaching your career or share it with your colleagues at work, this course is filled with information and experiential workshops to put what you learn into practice. Samyama focuses on mindfulness and personal development, allowing you to reflect on your life purpose, or ‘dharma,’ even if teaching isn’t your priority.

Program

If you’re in Bali, there will be a welcome circle on the evening before Day 1. This optional gathering lets you meet other participants, ask questions, and receive an orientation from the instructors. If you’re arriving in Bali just before the course starts, they’ll provide necessary orientation materials beforehand. Be ready to practice on the morning of Day 1. They’ll guide you through and help you settle in as needed.

Daily schedule

Keep in mind that this schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

• 07:30 – 09:00: Practice asana, pranayama, and meditation
• 09:00 – 10:00: Breakfast break
• 10:00 – 12:00: Theory sessions
• 12:00 – 12:15: Break
• 12:15 – 12:45: Experiential practice/workshop
• 12:45 – 14:00: Lunch break
• 14:00 – 15:30: Theory sessions
• 15:30 – 15:45: Break
• 15:45 – 17:45: Introduction to new technique and practice in the Asana lab
• 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner followed by free time (optional activities may be offered)

Practice components

• Hatha, Tantra, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin asana classes
• Pranayama practices
• Active and still meditation practices
• Adjustment workshops
• Asana labs
• Teaching practicum
• Chanting

Theory components

• Yogic understanding of the mind and modern psychology
• Philosophical foundation of yoga
• Anatomy and the nervous system
• Tools of a Teacher
• Cueing and using the voice
• Demonstrating and observing
• Sequencing and class themes
• Trauma-informed teaching
• Entrepreneurship and money psychology

Retreat location

Ubud, Bali has become one of the top destinations for yoga and spirituality. The local Balinese Hindus live their practice through a strong belief in karma and acts of devotion – they offer to the gods daily. The name Ubud means ‘medicine’ and it has always been a holy center for healing and purifying. You can’t help but feel the strong, yet nourishing energy – it’s like a warm embrace from Mama Bali. The location is unique, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by jungle and rice fields in a tropical paradise. You’ll only be a 5-minute drive from town, but it will feel like you’re far away from the hustle and bustle. It’s a peaceful oasis in the lush green rice fields. You’ll hear the sounds of nature all around and every corner is beautiful and sacred. The energy is pure and light. It’s the perfect place to meditate or enjoy a delicious meal at a vegan restaurant.

Food

We can’t wait to have you try our delicious meals from Samyama Eatery at the Samyama Mindfulness Meditation Center. Our meals are a highlight for participants in every course. At Samyama Eatery, we focus on serving wholesome, fresh, and colorful plant-based food made from scratch in our compassionate kitchen. And let’s not forget, it’s absolutely delicious! We’re proud to offer predominantly organic, locally sourced food. Plus, we’re committed to creating a kitchen with zero food waste and caring deeply about the planet and all life forms, including you!

During this course, we’ll carefully craft a menu that supports and enhances the qualities of each chakra. You’ll enjoy three detoxifying and nourishing vegan and vegetarian meals per day, complete with tea and filtered water – all included in the price. Rest assured, all of our meals are provided by Samyama Eatery and are made with fresh, local ingredients and superfoods.

So come join us for the retreat and let our restaurant share the love for healthy eating and living with you. You’ll be served breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks – all on us!

Things to do (optional)

At Samyama, we work with a rotating staff of experienced practitioners to bring you a range of treatment and activities. We offer the following services for an extra charge:
– Want a deep-tissue massage that goes beyond the surface? Try our intuitive deep-tissue massage.
– Experience the healing energy flow of a Reiki session.
– Feel the invigoration of an ice bath combined with breath work.
– Enjoy the relaxation and detoxification of our private steam sauna room.
– Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of sound healing.
– Join us on exciting excursions to add some adventure to your wellness journey.

What's included

You will receive 60 hours of teaching. You will have at least two yoga, meditation, and pranayama (breathwork) classes per day. We will also have lectures and discussions on yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, entrepreneurship, and more. You will be provided with 3 meals per day. At the end of the program, you will receive a certificate of completion. You will also have access to our private Facebook community. We offer a buddy system for extra support and practicum assignments. We have filtered water available, so please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle. And finally, you will have a comfortable accommodation for 7 nights.

What's not included

We offer excursions. We cover the costs of travel, visa, and insurance. We also provide airport pick-up or drop-off.