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200hour Yoga Teacher Training Greece
Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga

OVERVIEW of the 200hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece

Come as a practitioner, leave as a teacher.

This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece is accredited by Yoga Alliance USA and UK. This course is designed for all levels of yogis who want to deepen their practice, understand what yoga is all about and learn all the tools needed to start teaching yoga. We keep the group around 25 people so you can get the attention you deserve. 

 

This course gives a strong foundation to improve and build your own practice. As your practice deepens, sharing your personal experience in the form of teaching naturally blossoms. Through practical application and direct experience, you will develop the skills, tools, and confidence to teach Vinyasa flow classes. 

 

You will study and practice yoga poses, breathing techniques, meditation, mindfulness, intelligent sequencing, teaching skills, and hands-on adjustments. The theory will include Indian philosophy, yogic lifestyle, moral and ethical codes of yoga (yamas and niyamas), Eastern anatomy and alignment. You will teach your fellow students, giving and receiving constructive feedback throughout the course. You will practice primarily Ashtanga and Vinyasa with exposure to yin and restorative yoga. By the end of the course, you will practice the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series by yourself, create and teach your own Vinyasa sequences and teach classes based on the Primary Sequence

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Manual, tuition fees, accommodation of your choice at Evia Silence, brunch, afternoon snacks, dinner, tea, and water. 


DATES FOR 2022:

17th July - 7th August 

1st - 22nd September 

5th - 26th November (exact dates to be confirmed soon) 

Overview

QUICK COURSE CONTENT

  • Vinyasa Yoga & Ashtanga Primary Series

  • alignment break-down for most of Ashtanga Primary Series yoga postures 

  • modifications and variations of the most common yoga asanas

  • hands-on adjustments

  • giving clear instructions and cues

  • demonstration techniques

  • yoga anatomy: basic concepts of functional anatomy applied to yoga practice

  • common injuries during yoga practice and how to avoid them 

  • pranayama and meditation techniques and benefits

  • mantra chanting

  • yoga philosophy & Ayurveda science  

  • workshops on challenging asanas 

  • yoga career and building your own business

 

CERTIFICATION 

Registration with our yoga school meets the standards set by Yoga Alliance which provides a globally-recognized credential. Since this is not a yoga retreat or holiday, you will be asked to actively participate, study, do your homework and prepare for all classes. You must meet all course requirements to graduate. 

At the end of the course and upon successful completion of the practical and written exam, you will be qualified to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa and Vinyasa Flow yoga and will receive a 200-hour certification eligible to register with Yoga Alliance. 

PREREQUISITES

This course is open for practitioners of all levels. Prior experience and knowledge of Yoga are recommended; at least six months of regular yoga practice, any style. As the course is demanding, the applicant should be in good physical condition. What is most important is that the applicant arrives with an open mind and the eagerness to learn. The applicant should also have a basic English language understanding as the course is conducted in English and the student will be required to speak English. Alcohol and recreational drugs are not available and are restricted on the premises. Please do not bring them from the outside in order to experience fully the benefits of Yoga.

meet the teachers

Meet the Yoga Teachers

Martin Sittek

Martin started practicing yoga regularly in 2008 once he realised that it brought peace, relaxation and balance to his otherwise sedentary and stressful lifestyle.

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Joanna Vladescu

Joanna started practicing yoga in a studio in Athens in 2005. Unwilling to miss a class, she knew that she had found a beautiful practice, both physically and mentally.

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For the exact team of teachers, please refer to Alpha Yoga's website.

course detais

Course in details

Our yoga teacher training program is a practical and theoretical training course designed to help you become a confident and effective yoga teacher for all levels of students. You will have lots of opportunities to practice teaching. From day one, you will start teaching one-on-one and, as the course continues, you will progress to teaching larger groups. By the end of the course, you will learn how to teach Vinyasa yoga classes confidently. For more information on the course, contact Alpha Yoga School.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

You will learn essential sequencing principles in order to create your own Vinyasa Flow classes. We will look at:

  • the difference between sequencing for more experienced students versus beginners

  • different types of Vinyasa classes:

    • well rounded class

    • peak pose class

    • one flow one peak

    • themed class

  • how to demonstrate asanas including reasons to demonstrate, when, why, do's and don'ts

  • how to maintain group energy

  • how to modify asanas

  • how to work with a mixed-level class

  • how to give verbal instructions

  • how to use your voice 

There will be lots of practical teaching, planning, guidance and feedback on how to improve and enhance these skills.

You will observe, teach and receive constructive feedback from your fellow students and teachers. 

 

MORNING ASANA CLASSES

Our asana curriculum is split equally between Ashtanga and Vinyasa, with three Ashtanga and three Vinyasa classes per week. We do not teach Hatha, Sivananda, Hot, Anusara or Iyengar Yoga.

Ashtanga is a set sequence of postures linked by the breath. Through the practice of breathing, postures (asanas), and gazing point (dristi), one slowly gains control of the senses and mind.  Over time, with repeated practice and devotion, it unfolds into a moving meditation, awakening a sense of subtle awareness.  The mind becomes calmer, and slowly we are able to clear away the clutter. When this happens, the light of yoga begins to shine. This is the transformational beauty of the Ashtanga practice.

Vinyasa means flowing from one posture to another using breath. No two vinyasa classes are alike. We will design them to complement the theory we are covering each day.

ALIGNMENT AND HANDS-ON ADJUSTMENTS

​You will have many opportunities to practice hands-on adjustments with feedback from your teachers and peers. We will examine each of the main postures of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Sequence in terms of:

  • correct key alignment and aim

  • common misalignments

  • misconceptions and tendencies

  • modifications using props

  • advanced variations

  • hands-on adjustments

WORKSHOPS

Every two to three days, there will be workshops where we break down complex postures like lotus, headstand, backbends, transitions, chaturanga dandasana and inversions. We teach baby pre-requisite steps that include preparation exercises, appropriate warm-ups, and requirements for the full expression of the posture. These classes will bring safety, awareness, and mindfulness to your practice and teaching.

ANATOMY

You will explore functional yoga anatomy and how to safely deepen your practice through your body. You will learn about the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems through a comprehensive breakdown of the regions of the body most applicable to the practice.  

Through hands-on practical application, you will investigate the different types of connective tissues, experience the movements of the joints, and connect with your fascial body. You will leave with a more profound understanding of your own body as well as your students'. 

PHILOSOPHY

Yoga philosophy is interwoven throughout the course.

We will explore what yoga really is; its meanings, significances, ethics, and practices in the past and present. We will investigate the roots of the practice; the Vedic tradition and its culture, myths, and mantras and then continue down the evolutionary paths of both classical and modern yoga practices. You will be introduced to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Bhagavad Gita, gaining insight on their commentaries. We will discuss how to integrate yoga philosophy into our everyday life.

Daily schedule

daily schedule

ACTIVITY

Ashtanga or Vinyasa yoga asana class

Pranayama

Brunch

Breakfast

Anatomy / Philosophy

Main break & snacks

Asana alignment and hands-on adjustment

Short break

Students teaching each other/workshops

Restorative/Yin yoga/Evening activities/Free time

Dinner

TIME

07:00-09:00

09:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-13:00

13:00-15:00

15:00-16:45

16:45-17:00

17:00-18:00

18:00-19:00

19:00-20:00

  • Saturday: Classes until 13:00.

  • Sunday: Day off / self study.

fees & booking terms

fees

quadruple

2.465euros

triple room

2.565euros

twin room

2.765euros

single room

4.075euros

  • A 200-euro early bird discount is already included in the above fees. Book your spot 2 months ahead.

  • A deposit of 400 Euros is required to reserve your spot. 

  • All packages are residential and include the accommodation of your choice, yoga manual, tuition fees, all brunches, afternoon snacks, dinners, tea, and water.

  • Check-in is available from 2:00 p.m. onwards on the day that the course starts.

  • Check-out is at done 11:00 a.m. on the last day of the course. 

  • Welcome meetings are held between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on the day the course starts, followed by a welcome dinner at 7:00 p.m.

  • The retreat center will provide students with accommodation as requested, but it reserves the right to make changes if needed due to unforeseen circumstances. Shared rooms can be mixed.

  • Group transportation from Athens can be arranged if requested.

This 200-Hour Vinyasa & Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training is organized by ALPHA YOGA SCHOOL

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