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300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
In Mental Health, Advanced Teaching and Entrepreneurship

Become a confident, competent yoga teacher with advanced knowledge of asana, pranayama, meditation and philosophy. Understand how all of this connects to our mental health via the ancient text of the Yoga Sutras. 

October 21 - November 14, 2024

Plus an online Yoga & Entrepreneurship Module Afterwards

Want to just come to Bali for one or two modules?

October 21 - 30: Pranayama & Meditation 100 Hour
October 31 - November 9: Yoga Sutra Study 100 Hour
November 9 - 14: Asana Adjustments & Assists 50 Hour

Want to join us for an additional elective course?

October 22 - 24: Mantra Meditation Training

October 25 - 26: Sound Bath and Vibro Acoustic Practitioner Course

YOUR TEACHER'S CERTIFICATIONS

YACEP - Yoga Alliance Logo - YTT
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ABOUT OUR RETREATS

JOIN US FOR A LIFE-CHANGING YTT IN
Bali, Indonesia

What sets a yoga class apart from a transformational yoga class? What skills do teachers still need support in after they come out of a 200 Hour YTT? What skills are needed to make yoga a career?

 

This inquiry through my more than a decade experience teaching yoga, and three years leading 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, has led me to some key points that set yoga classes apart: pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and asana adjustments and assists. 

As well, I know many yoga teachers who want to make yoga a career - but aren't exactly sure of the entrepreneurial skills necessary to make that happen.

After ten years in the industry, I've put together a 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training that is well rounded, addresses common knowledge gaps for 200 Hour YTTS - and helps you transition into teaching yoga as a career. 

Join me in Bali - or online - and take the next step in your yoga career.

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WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

This is for you if you have:

  • Already completed a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

  • Want to bring yoga to a mental health context, such as a sober community or other community that might be in need of support.

  • Are curious about how to advance your meditation and pranayama practices in your teaching.

  • Want to be confident offering hands on adjustments and assists during teaching.

  • Want to gain mentorship and guidance on how to get going with your yoga business in the entrepreneur module. 

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM IN BALI

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR
Yoga Teacher Training

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BEAUTIFUL ACCOMODATION

Several nights stay in beautiful, brand-new accommodation in Bali at Kampung Uma Dawa.   You'll have a luxury villa and can choose either your own single room or a shared double room. There are two rooms in each villa which will share a dining room, kitchen, living area and luxury bathroom with a bath tub. Trust me - I've taught several yoga retreats - and this is the most luxury spot ever! 

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ALL CLASSES & LECTURES

Daily yoga classes and lectures with Alex and the team of assisting yoga teachers (two - three assistants per training) on the history of yoga, philosophy of yoga, science of alignment, coaching skills on how to lead sharing circles, and more. The yoga teacher trainers all have several years experience teaching yoga. Alex is a 500-ERYT and has trained over twenty yoga teachers since 2021, both with The Mindful Life Practice and other organizations. 

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DELICIOUS FOOD 

Kampung Uma Dewa has an incredibly nutritious menu that will serve us breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. They can cater to all nutrition needs, including vegan, gluten free, etc. They also serve a snack mid afternoon. Expect fresh fruits, yummy vegetables, and a variety of protein including meat, tempe and tofu.

WHY Bali?

THE LOCATION

Because from the first time I went there, in 2017, my experience was so transformative, I wanted to go back from the moment I left. I actually never wanted to leave. The only way I can describe it is that the island is so peaceful, spiritual, freeing, and joyful.

 

Bali is known as the “Island of Gods.” It includes volcanoes, rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and rice terraces to explore.

THE RETREAT CENTRE

WHERE YOU WILL BE Staying

I would only want to host individuals at a spectacular location I knew would provide outstanding service, which is why I’ve chosen an intimate retreat center in Ubud, Bali.

 

You'll stay in a two bedroom luxury villa with your own kitchen, bathroom and living room, shared with one other guest. If you choose a single room it's the perfect way to connect with a villa-mate in a villa but still have your own private space!

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Our venue has a swimming pool, over looking the rice paddies and clean, luxurious rooms. It is a short ten minute drive or bike ride away from Ubud, making it the perfect distance from the city center. Ubud means Medicine. Ubud is known for it’s healing energy, healthy food, and peaceful lifestyle.

 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily is provided. The facility tailors delicious meals to a vegan diet, but also can accommodate other dietary needs. Walk barefoot down to the yoga shala, fall asleep to the hum of the jungle, and wake up to pink sky sunrises each day.

THE PROGRAM MODULES

WHAT YOU'RE LEARNING

MODULE 1: BREATH PRACTICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH (50 HOURS)

A lot of 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings barely cover the practice of Pranayama. I felt I didn't understand pranayama until I started leading 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings ten years into my career. Once I began regularly practicing and teaching the material, I saw it's tremendous  benefit.  Pranayama, or controlled breathing, is an essential mental health tool that can help our students reduce anxiety, regulate their emotions and find balance. In this 50 Hour Module you'll learn in detail how to practice and teach pranayama - not just for yourself but for others. 

MODULE 4: YOGA SUTRA STUDY BOOKS
1 - 2 (50 HOURS)

The Yoga Sutra Study course is an advanced yoga philosophy program. The first chapter of the Yoga Sutras defines yoga, the aim of practice, and the various problems that will come along the way as we work towards the state of yoga. In this course, we look at our identity separating from our thoughts, and discover the reasons why we do meditation and what we gain from meditation. In book two Patanjali explains how to attain the goal of Samadhi. This book explains the mind, suffering, and how to live a yoga lifestyle.  Patanjali explains the three paths of practice that The Bhagavad Gita teaches. Patanjali says we can use our Body/Karma/Action, our Mind/Jnana/Alignment, and our Heart/Bhakti/attitude. Book two also introduces us to the first five of the eight limbs of yoga, and gives us an opportunity to put them into practice. 

MODULE 2: MEDITATION PRACTICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH (50 HOURS)

I know as a yoga teacher, when I was put on the spot to lead a meditation after about five years of teaching yoga, I still had no idea what that meant! It was a mix between a motivational talk and some deep breaths. Since then, I've gone deep into my own personal meditation practice and seen the profound effects various styles of meditation can have on one's mood. I've noticed that again, this seems to be an area that is not as deeply covered in most 200 Hour YTTS, which is why I have made it a point of focus on my 300 Hour YTT.

MODULE 5: YOGA SUTRA STUDY BOOK 3 - 4 (50 HOURS)

Chapters three and four of the sutras are more advanced. Chapter three runs from 3.1 - 3.55 . This chapter focuses on the supernatural abilities (siddhis) gained from the practice of samyama. This Module is primarily about practicing samyama, the “perfect discipline” in which the yogi directs the mind into dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (complete union) with a single object of focus. These are the final three limbs of Ashtanga (8-limbed) yoga, and they concentrate the energy of consciousness. In the last chapter we study, we'll learn about the forces of nature (gunas) and how to move past the limitations of time and space. We'll learn about yoga’s goal - a continuously unfolding process of self-knowledge and that this will lead to moksha, liberation. 

MODULE 3: ASANA ADJUSTMENTS & ASSISTS (50 HOURS)

During my 200 Hour YTT I learned a lot about asanas. But, I didn't feel confident offering hands on adjustments and assists for my students for many years. This interaction between teacher and student can help a student feel seen, supported, and set apart a beginner teacher from an advanced teacher. In this module, we will spend detailed time learning and practicing hands on assists on each other.  We will focus on all pose categories including: standing open hip, closed hip, and neutral poses, forward folds, backbends, twists, inversions.

MODULE 6: YOGA & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (50 HOURS - ONLINE)

In 2019, I started building my online yoga business, The Mindful Life Practice. During that time, I developed so much knowledge about how to create a niche, reach my ideal customers, connect and build a relationship, and develop my revenue streams so that I made more money as a yoga teacher than I did as a school teacher - and I could quit my job and do this full time. This is one of the key practical skills I feel is missing from most modern yoga teacher trainings - the business side of things. In this six month online program, I will give you all the practical skills to develop your business - while meeting online with you regularly in a group setting to develop these skills. 

READY TO COME TO Bali?

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YOUR TEACHER

MEET YOUR GUIDE, Alex

Alex is a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Ontario Certified Teacher. Since a very young age, she was drawn to yoga as a way to calm her mind and manage an undiagnosed mood disorder.

 

She began practicing yoga daily at the age of eighteen and completed her first 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2014 at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico. In 2017, she completed her 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Zuna Yoga in Bali.

SOME KIND WORDS FROM OUR

Retreat Guests

'A retreat with Alex is life-changing'

Your heart will be opened, new friendships will be forged, I can't recommend it enough

Diana

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'Unparalled, unexpected and unforgettable'

I will forever remember Alex and this retreat, and my Eat, Pray, Love experience.

Jami

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Prices for the Full Program:

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Private Room

Early bird Price: USD$5,644

Regular Price: USD$5,844

One private bedroom with space to stretch out to yourself, and privacy for the duration of the training. Includes a private washroom. 

Tuition: $3,600

Accommodation + 3 Meals a Day: $2,244

Total: $5,844

Early bird Price (If paid in full two months before): $5,644

Pay in Full or with Deposit & Monthly Installments

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Shared Room (Twin)

Early bird Price: USD$4, 522

Regular Price: USD $4,722

One room set up with two twin beds, and a shared washroom. The nice thing about having a roommate is that you'll become lifelong friends with the guest you share with!

Tuition: $3,600

Accommodation + 3 Meals a Day: $1,122

Total: $4,722

Early bird Price (If paid in full two months before): $4,522

Pay in Full or with Deposit & Monthly Installments

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October 300 Hour
October 300 Hour
Oct 21, 2024, 4:00 p.m. AWST
Ubud

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Prices for the Smaller Modules:

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Meditation & Pranayama Module 1 - 2

October 21 - 30, 2024

Single Room & Tuition: $2400

Just the Tuition & Food (Stay Offsite): $1500

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Yoga Sutra Study

Module 4-5

October 31 - November 9

Single Room: $2400

Just the tuition & food (stay offsite): $1300

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Asana Adjustments & Assists Module 3

November 9 -14, 2024

Single Room: $1200

Just the tuition & food (stay offsite): $750

  • Asana Adjustments & Assists 50 Hour Advanced YTT
    Asana Adjustments & Assists 50 Hour Advanced YTT
    Sat, Nov 09
    Ubud
    Nov 09, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – Nov 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Nov 09, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – Nov 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Join us in Bali for Module 3 of the 300 Hour YTT from November 9 - 14, 2024.
  • Yoga Sutra Study (Bali - November 2024)
    Yoga Sutra Study (Bali - November 2024)
    Thu, Oct 31
    Ubud
    Oct 31, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – Nov 09, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Oct 31, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – Nov 09, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    This intensive 100 Hour Yoga Alliance Course is one of the modules in the 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program led by Alex. Study the Yoga Sutras in depth, while advancing your asana, pranayama, and meditation practice.
  • Meditation & Pranayama 100 Hour Advanced YTT
    Meditation & Pranayama 100 Hour Advanced YTT
    Mon, Oct 21
    Ubud
    Oct 21, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – Oct 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Oct 21, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – Oct 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Join us in Bali for Modules 1 & 2 of the Advanced 300 Hour YTT from October 21-30, 2024 in Bali.

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Join us for Elective Courses!

  • Sound Bath and Vibroacoustic Practitioner Course
    Sound Bath and Vibroacoustic Practitioner Course
    Fri, Oct 25
    Ubud
    Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – Oct 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – Oct 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
  • Mantra Meditation Training in Bali (A derivative of Vedic Meditation)
    Mantra Meditation Training in Bali (A derivative of Vedic Meditation)
    Tue, Oct 22
    Ubud
    Oct 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m. AWST – Oct 24, 2024, 12:15 p.m. AWST
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Oct 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m. AWST – Oct 24, 2024, 12:15 p.m. AWST
    Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Learn The Technique of Mantra Meditation and Develop a Daily Practice
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