IN PERSON 200 HOURS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - GREECE

16 Day Yoga Teacher Training - GREECE, PELOPONNESE

Raise into your calling!

Today you can chase your dream to become a certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance USA as RYT200. Get trained in innumerous asana variations and modifications, knowing not just how to guide your classes, but how to teach from the anatomical, functional, and energetic point of view. Primarily, you will be taught non-lineage / functional modern style Vinyasa, and secondarily Hatha and Restorative. The focus is on original alignment, as well as on intentional alignment with variations, modifications, drills, conditioning, accessibility, props use, and hands-on assists. Beginners are welcomed and also more advanced students.

Venue Address

Rodia village, North Achaea region, Peloponnese, Greece

Dates

10 - 25 May 2024
27 May - 11 June 2024
18 September - 3 October 2024
6 - 21 October 2024

Duration

16 days total
15 days with instruction
1 day off

Styles

Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga

Skill Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Group size

Max 5 students

Highlights

Daily classes with asana, meditation, and traditional techniques
Daily anatomy, philosophy, chanting, teaching methodology, psychology and a lot more
Printed Illustrated Training Manual (500 pages)
Yoga props
Free access to the Online Teacher Training library up to one month after graduation
Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
15 nights / 16 days accommodation in a stone villa in Greece
2 meals / daily during your stay, breakfast and lunch, unlimited drinks

What's included

Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance USA as RYT200 upon completion of the course
16 days/15 nights accommodation in a stone villa in Greece close to the beach
Tuition for 16 teaching days
Daily asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and more
2 healthy meals daily: breakfast, lunch (breakfast only on days off)
Drinks available during the training hours: filtered water and tea
Rich illustrated printed 500 pages training manual
Downloadable electronic manual with extended asana analysis
Workshop-style classes (backbends, arm balances, functional yoga, drills, divine femininity, dancing warriors, etc.)
High-quality props from Manduka (mat, towel, strap, cork blocks, bolsters, blankets and eye pillows assigned for each student and 1 FeetUp Trainer for the group)
Free access to Online Teacher Training up to one month after graduation
Wi-Fi access

What's not included

Travel insurance
Airport transfer (available at extra cost)
Dinner
What's not referred in inclusions

This journey is for you if

You have an inner calling to teach and offer the benefits of yoga to the world
You wanted to do a Yoga Teacher Training for years
You need an inspiring mentor to support you in your training experience that has a clear, dedicated personal practice and real teaching experience
You are looking for a community of people who are like-minded and work their spirituality
You feel like you want to expand your understaning behind your practice
You want to go deeper in your Asana practice and reach new levels
You are a new or dedicated practitioner who wants to learn more about yoga practices, like meditation, yogic ethics, establishing a daily practice and more
You are ready to achieve your goals before this year ends

Here is what you will get

A framework for understanding yogic philosophy that is tangible, lively, and fun
A structure of daily practice, to help you translate insight into action and embody a deeper understanding of yourself
An embodied knowledge of the energetic impact of yogic practices, as well as their impact on the mind, body, and emotions
A deep understanding of how to use yogic techniques in a way that is most effective and positively impacts your life through the development of your Meditation practice
A rich content of top quality with illustrated asana, sequences, theory, and more!

What Makes This Training Special

Yoga and More School trainings help students to study the yogic field, create a general commitment to the yogic path without dogmatic attachments and have the ability to apply on the mat and off the mat, in the real world, the philosophy of a yoga practitioner, as well as of a scholar who seeks the eternal truths.

This is a Vinyasa, Hatha & Restorative based training, following modern methods from science, as well as from intuition and love teachings.

Location

The Venue is located in the northern Peloponnese, 1.5 hours from Athens and 20 minutes from Patras.

It's just 200 m away from an unspoilt beach, 200 m from a bus station connecting to Aigio city, 200 m away from the village traditional taverns.

Venue

Description

The place is a homestay in the nature of North Peloponnese, only 200m from an unspoilt beach (no sunbeds or restaurants). It is not a school or a retreat center, but a homestay. It offers rooms that can be used as single for those who enjoy privacy or shared for couples, friends, or friends to be. Each room has shared or private balcony overlooking the gardens and the beautiful nature. The house has also 2 bathrooms (shared for all the students) and 1 kitchen. The living room and gardens are used for the yoga practice. The average students number for this training is 5-8.

Amenities

The venue offers

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 practice area, outdoor surrounding gardens and trees
Indoors yoga space with fireplace and windows with natural light overlooking the nature for peaceful practices
Outdoor yoga practice will be also held either at the venue or at the beach. The practice space is equipped with high quality yoga props: mats, straps, blocks, bolsters, eye pillows, blankets
Free laundry
Wifi
Central heating and ceiling fans in 2 bedrooms
First aid kit. The venue is inside nature and furry friends live here as well, so in case of allergies have with you your medicine

The Bedrooms

The venue has totally 4 bedrooms.

Bedrooms have comfortable beds, balcony with garden view and Wi-Fi access.

The bathrooms

The venue has 2 bathrooms. The bathrooms are equipped with shower or buthtub and hairdryer.

The Kitchen

There is a fully stocked kitchen including a fridge, refrigerator, coffeemaker, toaster, glasses, flatware, plates, pots, etc.

Cleaning

Sheets and duvet changing every every 7th day and towels changing every 3rd day.

The practice space

The sessions are held either indoors or outdoors or by the beach.
Yoga props are included.

Food

You will be provided daily with breakfast and dinner (only breakfast on days off). All meals are with local products and are cruelty-free (meat / fish free). Vegan and gluten-free options as well.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free

Schedule

Day 1
*Arrival up to 10:00
*12:00 - 12:30 Initiation ceremony
*12:30 - 14:00 Yoga class
*14:00 - 16:00 Theory & practice
*16:00 End of the teaching day
There will be a small brake for eating in between

Day 2-15
*08:00 - 10:00 Practice, meditation
*10:00 - 14:00 Students teaching, theory, practice, techniques
*14:00 - 16:00 Theory, alignment, assists, chanting, practice
*16:00 End of the teaching day, free day
There will be small brakes for eating in between

Day 16
*08:00 - 10:00 Closing yoga class
*10:00 - 11:00 Graduation ceremony, dance
*12:00 Late Check-out
There will be a small brake for eating in between

During the training you will have one day off.

Training Hours

The training complies with the new elevated yoga standards of Yoga Alliance Optional preparation with an online training library (free access).

Exams: 15th training day is for test and yoga teaching.

Students immediately after graduation can register for Yoga Alliance as RYT200.

Program

16 days are distributed as:

15 training days
1 initiation day
1 graduation day
1 day off

Training Focus

*Warm up / cooling down
*Sun salutations: Classic, A, B, Moon, Creative
*Standing, one-leg standing
*Hip opening
*Splits
*Side bending
*Twists
*Core Activation
*Seated postures
*Arm balancing
*Backbending
*Inversions
*Balance
*Bindings
*Finishing postures, supine & prone postures
*Flexibility exercises
*Breathing exercises

Styles

Vinyasa
Hatha
Restorative

We infuse also

Power
Drills
Functionality
Conditioning
Contortion
Variations, Adaptations, Funky Variations, Props Use
Nidra

Sequencing

Peak Pose
Mix Flow
Traditional Hatha

Dynamic

Solar Classes
Lunar Classes

Curriculum

Expected outcomes:
By the end of the training program, participants are expected to be able to:

Teach confidently and with safety at the basic level to mixed level Vinyasa classes
Design Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative-based yoga classes and courses based on knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and philosophy of yoga and feel able to develop their knowledge and practice in the future
Feel awakened to apply the principles of yoga in their personal lives and to awaken those around them on this path
Have ignited their inner fire of truth-seeking by researching individually on yoga and offer their own research work according to their scientific background if existed
Know how to offer yoga-related services to their communities
Know how to advertise their work and maintain a steady group of practitioners
Combine other alternative methods they may be familiar with their work in yoga
Offer retreats, workshops, and alternative events to their communities
Collaborate with teachers of other yoga systems to spread yoga worldwide and locally

CONTENT

The content is divided into 10 modules that communicate with the practice:
Module 1
Sun Salutations and Sun Salutation Poses
Module 2
Standing Poses
Module 3
Twisted and One-Legged Standing Poses
Module 4
Kneeling and Sitting Poses
Module 5
Sitting Poses
Module 6
Handstands
Module 7
Backbends
Module 8
Inversions
Module 9
Finishing Poses & Restorative
Module 10
Hatha

CONTENT OF EACH OF THE 10 MODULES:
1. ASANA

Practice classes videos, hands-on assists analysis videos, short asana analysis manual, extended asana analysis manual. Main asanas are covered with the different variations they appear in modern practice. Finally, there is a really extensive number of asanas that will be covered. Kinetic exercises from modern functional theory with experiential analysis.

Syllabus of asana (92 ASANA + INNUMEROUS VARIATIONS):
*Tadasana
*Urdhva Hastasana
*Uttanasana
*Adho Mukha Svanasana
*Bhujangasana
*Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
*Kumbhakasana
*Chaturanga Dandasana
*Ashtangasana
*Anjaneyasana
*Uktatasana
*Ashta Chandrasana
*Virabhadrasana I
*Virabhadrasana II
*Virabhadrasana III
*Viparita Virabhadrasana
*Sirsangustasana
*Utthita Trikonasana
*Utthita Parsvakonasana
*Parsvottanasana
*Dwi Konasana
*Prasarita Padottanasana I, II, III, IV
*Kaliasana
*Ardha Chandrasana
*Ardha Chandra Chapasana
*Parivrtta Trikonasana
*Parivrtta Utthita Parsvakonasana
*Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
*Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana I, II, III
*Natarajasana
*Svarga Dvijasana
*Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana
*Vrksasana
*Garudasana
*Marjaryasana-Bitilasana
*Vyaghrasana
*Parighasana
*Vajrasana
*Bharadvajasana
*Virasana
*Sukhasana
*Siddhasana
*Baddha Konasana
*Agnistambhasana
*Padmasana
*Gomukhasana
*Malasana
*Skandasana
*Paschimottanasana
*Janu Sirsasana
*Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
*Upavistha Konasana
*Urdhva Upavistha Konasana
*Ubhaya Padangusthasana
*Arhda Hanumanasana
*Hanumanasana
*Navasana
*Ardha Matsyendrasana
*Marichyasana I, II, III
*Surya Yantrasana
*Yogi Dandasana
*Purvottanasana
*Vasisthasana
*Visvamitrasana
*Bakasana
*Parsva Bakasana
*Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
*Eka Pada Koundinyasana II
*Titibasana
*Astavakrasana
*Maksikanagasana
*Utpluthih
*Anahatasana
*Ustrasana
*Salabhasana
*Dhanurasana
*Urdhva Dhanurasana
*Salamba Sarvangasana
*Sirsasana
*Pincha Mayurasana
*Vrschikasana
*Adho Mukha Vrksasana
*Anantasana
*Setu Bandhasana
*Jathara Parivartanasana
*Salamba Sarvangasana
*Halasana
*Matsyasana
*Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I, II, III
*Viparita Karani
*Supta Baddha Konasana
*Shavasana

KINETIC EXERCISES: from Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga tradition as well as functionality and conditioning with experiential and partly extended the analysis.

Warm-up flow
Surya Namaskar variations
Chandra Namaskar variations
Table Top Flow
Kumbakhasana Flow
Dancing Warriors Flow
Utkatasana-Pistol Squat Flow
Kaliasana Dance Flow
Trikonasana functional flow
Parsvottanasana functional flow
Jathara Parivartanasana Flow
Seated Poses Flow
Roll back and forward Flow
Vasisthasana Flow
Core activation Drills
Navasana jump back flow
Vasisthasana Flow
EPKII transitions
Splits Drills
Bakasana Drills
Ashtavakrasana Drills
Backbends Drills
Camatkarasana-Urdhva Dhanurasana Flow
Urdhva Dhanurasana Flow
Ustrasana-Kapotasana Flow
Inversions Drills
Restorative
Karanas
Joints Flow

2. TECHNIQUES

MUDRA (Pranic hand gestures and sealing poses, benefits, and circumstances to use them):

Theory: the power of mudra
Chin Mudra
Anjali Mudra
Ganesha Mudra
Garuda Mudra
Lotus Mudra
Prithvi Mudra

BANDHA (Internal locks, main, and secondary):

Theory: the power of bandha
Mula Bandha / Root Lock
Uddiyana Bandha / Belly Lock
Jalandhara Bandha / Neck Lock
Double Bandha
Maha Bandha / Great Lock

PRANAYAMA (traditional breathing techniques and modern breathwork exercises):

Theory: the power of pranayama
Full Breath / Diaphragmatic Breath
Ujjayi Breath / Oceanic Breath
Nadi Shodhana / Alternative Nostril Breathing
Kapalabhati / Fire Breath
Brahamari / Bee Breath
Bhastrika / Bellows Breath
Anuloma Viloma / Alternative Nostril Breathing Variations

MANTRA (Chanting for meditation practice):

Theory: the power of mantra
Garyatri
Lokaksema
Shanti Mantra
Om Namah Shivaya
Ganesh Maha Mantra
Circle Chants from various traditions

MEDITATION

Benefits
Finding the personal voice for meditation guidance
Types of meditation: theming guided meditation, visualization, non-guided meditation
*Scripts for guided meditations: solar and lunar, archetypes, shamanic, yoga nidra, chakra affirmations, raja yoga meditation, positive affirmations, nature, theta healing, divine femininity and masculinity, mindfulness, etc.

3. TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Sequencing Art
Theming Art
Cueing Art
Fascia
Hands-on Assists Art
Class Plans
Guidance Style
Teacher's Energy
Teaching Communicability
Sacred Space
Art of Voice
Art of Vinyasa

4. ANATOMY

Shoulders muscles, Arms muscles, Upper Limb muscles
Anatomy: Back and Neck muscles, Bones of Sternum, Ribcage and Ribs
Skeletal System
Anatomy: Chest and Abdominal muscles, Spine Anatomy
Pelvis and Thighs anatomy
Calf and Foot Anatomy
Skull Anatomy
Yoga applied anatomy: anatomy knowledge that serves the yoga practice, eg. muscles and joints that work in each asana

5. PHYSIOLOGY

Stretching
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Respiratory System

6. KINESIOLOGY

Anatomical Position and Directional Terms
Types of body movements
Positions in Space
Planes of Motion
Joints Movements
Joints actions, types of movements
Kinetic Chains

7. YOGA HISTORY

Postural Yoga History
Asana History
Early Yoga
Classical Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Modern Yoga
Women in Yoga History

8. PHILOSOPHY

What is Yoga
Energetic airs / Vayu system
Energetic bodies / Kosha system
Energetic qualities / Guna system
Energetic centers / Chakra system
Eight Limbs Yoga / Ashtanga path

9. YOGA PSYCHOLOGY AND ETHICS

Serving in teaching with love. Live, Love, Learn from a pedagogical point of view
Critical Thinking
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
Non-Violent Communication
NLP
EFT
Theta healing
CBT
Transformational leadership
Reprogramming negative beliefs as yoga teachers

10. MARKETING

The professionalism of the yoga teaching
The yoga teacher as a professional
How to title the yoga sessions
How to write a CV, resume, personal signature
How to pricing
How to find a job
How to set up a brand
How to title yourself as a yoga teacher
Resources for Online Teachning

11. JOURNALING

New Moon Journal
Warrior Journal
Goddess Journal
Energy Journal
Yamas-Niyamas Journal

Preparation for exams: 1 teaching practice and 1 written test (the philosophy is not to be examined, but to self-reflect upon what you have learned).

Throughout the training, a certain selected bibliography is used and proposed for lifelong learning as well. Also, free ebooks are given to read and complete the exercises.

This curriculum follows the Yoga Alliance guidelines in 200-hour training.

Requirements

Basic understanding of English language.
A strong commitment and high energy to learn is necessary. If you are a total beginner, pregnant, have injuries or health issues be aware that this program will be extra challenging. Be sure before you apply that extra commitment and openness is necessary for total beginners.
Some asanas inside the regular yoga practices are challenging and the program will be kept as scheduled, but giving some easier variations, adaptations, and modifications for you to follow in the sense of inclusion. Keep in mind that inclusive education refers not only to beginners, but also to advanced students, who have the right to learn according to their needs also.
Also, be aware that you will practice daily seated or lying meditation.
Please bring white clothes, an object of personal value, and a yoga mala for the ceremonies and chanting classes. White clothing is the dress code for initiation and graduation yoga ceremonies.
Alcohol and fast food is not allowed to be brought in the premises.
As the program meets the requirements for Yoga Alliance RYT200 criteria, skipping from the program will not lead to Yoga Alliance certification.
Students should read and self-practice after the training hours daily to complete the Non Contact Hours. They will complete short and simple exercises, prepare a class or a meditation or a dharma talk, etc.
Students should not sleep later than 11 pm.
Students should teach in front of the class whenever asked, no skips will be allowed.
Students also must send the Post Training Requirements even though they will have been graduated and registered to Yoga Alliance as RYT200. This is required according to the yogic principles of commitment and trust.
Students are responsible to keep their rooms clean and tidy. They have room cleaning service, at which time they should be off from their rooms.
Students should promote the team sense, trying to connect with their heart energy, avoid competition, gossiping, and skipping from the activities.

Extra support

Gift the Online Teacher Training with free access up to one month after their graduation, an online training platform with rich archived content: free resources for immediate download, yoga tutorial books, energetic theory yoga books, articles, mandala painting, themed journaling, yoga theming ideas, free templates to use in your classes, proposed bibliography, mantra book, yoga class plans. The training material supports trainees in lifelong, deep learning. Students refer they still use the training material even after graduation having ignited their passion for knowledge and self-growth.
Preparation for real class teaching with supportive, honest, and pedagogy-based feedback making suggestions on weaknesses for improvement and strong aspects to focus on.
Exclusive graduates Facebook group as an online space designed to share information, resources, and experiences and develop meaningful personal and professional relationships.

Certification

The program meets the criteria of the most famous organization of acknowledging instructors' skills, Yoga Alliance USA (RYS200, YACEP, ID 243380).
Students who complete their training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®200).

Prices

ROOM 1

1 double bed, shared bathroom, TV, Wifi, desk, balcony with garden view

1500€ 1 person in a Private Room with 1 Double Bed, balcony and shared bathroom.

3000€ 2 persons in a Private Room with 1 Double Bed, balcony and shared bathroom (for family, friends and couples).

ROOM 2

1 double bed, shared bathroom, ceiling fan, TV, Wifi, balcony with garden view

1500€ 1 person in a Private Room with 1 Double Bed, balcony and shared bathroom.

3000€ 2 persons in a Private Room with 1 Double Bed, balcony and shared bathroom (for family, friends and couples).

ROOM 3

1 double bed, shared bathroom, ceiling fan, TV, Wifi, balcony with garden view

1500€ 1 person in a Private Room with 1 Double Bed, balcony and shared bathroom.

3000€ 2 persons in a Private Room with 1 Double Bed, balcony and shared bathroom (for family, friends, couples).

ROOM 4

1 double bed, shared bathroom, ceiling fan, TV, Wifi, balcony with garden view

1500€ 1 person in a Private Room with 1 Double Bed, balcony and shared bathroom.

3000€ 2 persons in a Private Room with 1 Double Bed, balcony and shared bathroom (for family, friends, couples).

DISCOUNTS

1000€ Volunteers: Students who wish to support in the training with cooking, cleaning, and other type of support, receive extra discount. They should complete the lost training hours with the Online Teacher Training having free access.

1000€ Non-Residential: Students can pay tuition only, booking another accommodation. Meals, drinks are not included or are provided as extra with 300€.

Online YTT Student discount: Students of the Online Yoga Teacher Training attending an In-Person Training will pay the amount of their preferred room exlcuding the amount they paid for the Online Training. Rooms are given upon availability.

Extra things to do

Excursions: During your day off or before and after arrival, you can plan trips to Olympia, Delphi, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and experience the magic of these unique archaeological sites. Important natural monuments, such as lake Tsivlou, the gorge of the Vouraikos river, and the unique cog railway route to the mountain village Kalavrita are destinations not to miss. Bus or train tickets, and food at restaurants are not included in the tuition price.

Booking

A 40% is required to book your spot. The rest of the payment should be paid 1 day before arrival.

Payment options

Bank transfer
Cash upon arrival
Paypal

Transaction fees

PayPal and other banks/credit cards often charge transaction fees, which should not be deducted from the total amount. Any and all fee(s) charged by PayPal or the bank/credit card must be shouldered by participant/payee.

Cancellation Policy

The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. No money return.

Need to cancel your trip due to COVID-19? Cancel up to 7 days prior to the arrival date and you can reschedule your booking free of charge. In rescheduling, the student must pay any difference of their training cost that might applies.

Registration Form / School Policy

Students will have to complete registration forms on health, behaviour and venue and school property safety.

Should you wish to register again, you will have to submit a new completed registration form and wait for email notification of registration status.

To process your registration, send completed any required forms no later than seven (7) days before the start of the training.

If you "disagree" with any of the statements of the forms you will be ineligible to join the training.

Forms will be sent before and after booking. Money returns will happen if there is disagreement with the school policy in any form.

Students who don't complete the forms will not be allowed to enter to the training venue and to participate in the training.

Violation of any of the statements of the forms leads to excluding the student from the training and refund if damage has happened.

A refund will be asked to be paid directly with cash only if the student damages or loses or destroyes any of the venue or the school properties in any proven way.

The refund amount is at the desposition of the venue owners or the school leaders, since it's not available to have and show receipts of the property damaged or of the replaced item before it will be replaced.

Damages appear all the time (this is the nature of the things), so at no circumstance the school or the venue owners will pay for damages/losses/destroyes on behalf of the student.

The least we can do for this is to ask refund, even move the case legally for great amounts, and deny certification to the student.

FAQ

What is the group max size?

5 students for this training.

Is hatha and restorative mentioned in my certification?

Yes, it is referred in the title.

Can you arrange me transportation?

We provide as much assistance as we can, but not on individual transportation for this venue.

Can I learn everything in 16 days?

How can someone be a teacher in that short time? It is true that the trainings have become even shorter due to their intensive nature. We believe that learning is a lifelong process. You will receive the tools needed to keep your study and your self-practice. Once you have the training manual forever and the proposed sources, you will know where to seek neverending wisdom. A big percentage of our graduates are already teaching successfully, either online, in-person, groups and privates, have opened or been hired in studios, even running retreat venues, etc. You can ask for success stories in our Graduates Facebook Page.

Are there any secret, hidden costs I need to calculate?

The non-included services are already mentioned here.

Will I be certified after this training?

Absolutely yes. Upon successful completion all graduates are eligible to register as RYT200 with Yoga Alliance USA.

Are there health or age restrictions?

Ideally, you need to be healthy, physically strong, and free from severe pathologies or injuries. Age is absolutely irrelevant, as long as you feel healthy and thriving you can be part of our team. We have set a limit of 65, but we know there are strong people beyond that limit. In any case, just ask if you are suitable, and based on your experience and fitness level we can guide you.

What about towels - sheets?

New sheets every 7th day and new towels every 3rd day.

Are there exams?

Keeping the quality standards of a training, we should have exams. We call this day self-reflection, rather than exams. In case you don't pass: this is not going to happen, as we prepare you to succeed no matter what. To avoid exams stress, your training days prepare your for the exam pass, so you won't find yourself under any suprise.

Do we practice for 16 ongoing trainings?

You will have 1 day off for the whole training.

Will I have to cook dinner?

You are provided with 2 meals daily. For the dinner, you can cook something light using the house kitchen or store food in the fridge.

Can I change form of training?

Yes. If you move from in-person to online, there's no refund. If you move from online to in-person the payment is your preferred room type excluding the amount you paid for the Online YTT.

How many hours will I learn Restorative yoga?

Some days we practice Restorative yoga. You are also given Restorative poses and sequences and one eBook to download

Will I receive assistance and alignment my poses in the training?

Yes, verbally and with gentle hands-on assistance.

Will I uplevel my practice?

The training has as aim to train you how to offer mixed-level yoga classes. For the most part, you learn to adapt and variate the poses for adapting to various needs. Also, you will be given chances to challenge yourself in your asana and other techniques practice with some days that reflect more intermediate to advanced levels (but also beginners with appropriate adaptations or alterations). We have solar flows that will be more dynamic and more intense, as well as lunar flows that are more slow-paced, introspective, stretching, and less challenging. Teacher training is a chance to learn high skills, but you must also learn how to teach all levels, how to teach the exercises correctly and inspirational with an anatomy and philosophy background.

Shall I bring a yoga mat?

Mats are provided (Manduka brand). Please bring your own if you feel like and for safety reasons.

Are there supermarkets and grocery stores in the area?

Yes, you can find a very basic mini market in the village (doesn't sell fruits) and a bigger market with grocery store in the next villages (Elaionas village, 25' walking distance or 2 km or Rizomilos village, 25' walking distance or 2 km).

Who can apply for this training?

No previous experience is necessary, only a willingness to study, practice & be a life-long learner.

Are there laundry services provided?

Yes, and it's free.

Do you offer gluten-free meals?

Of course, we can do everything upon request.

Where can I see verified reviews from other students?

You can go to the school directory in Yoga Alliance organization. Our school id is 243380.

I am rather introverted. Do you mind if I self-isolate?

Not at all. As you have your own room, either shared or single, you can choose to spend your free time as you want, even eat alone and not following the group in your free time. Here we learn to be self-dependent and manage our free time as we want.

Does this certification give me legal ability to work as a yoga teacher?

The certification coming from Yoga & More School is regarded as Non-Typical education in Greece, where the school is based legally. This school is registered with Yoga Alliance USA as RYS200. The certification coming from Yoga & More School can be eligible for registration with Yoga Alliance in RYT200. Yoga Alliance USA is also a non-typical education provider. That means you can teach all over the world appearing in the directory of teachers. A specialized authority consultation is advised in your country about yoga-related professional rights. This training is not providing you information on this matter, as every country has its own criteria for practicing yoga as a profession.

Can total beginners participate?

Yes, however you should know that this will make the whole experience more challenging. After booking you should start your practice and learning via our Online Training Library. Prior total absence of any kind of physical activity is not recommended due to the nature of the course. There is provision to offer future trainings for total beginners.

Where do activities take place?

In this venue, the activities are held indoors in a space transformed for yoga practice. Sometimes we practice outdoors at the gardens of the venue or by the beach if the weather allows it.

What to bring with me?

Please bring a notebook, a pen, a yoga mala, white clothing for the graduation ceremony and also personal hygiene products, like shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, hairbrush, etc.
If you don't have white clothes or yoga mala, we can provide you upon request.

Health & Hygiene

Students should check travel restrictions to Greece and back to their country regarding Covid-19.

Cleaned rooms upon standards with chemicals that are effective against Covid-19
Protective masks and gloves available for all students
First aid kit available
Monitoring props
Sanitizers with chemicals effective against Covid-19 available in all rooms and working areas
Participants will be asked before the entrance to present the results of a negative antigen rapid Covid-19 test done in a pharmacy valid max 48 hours prior arrival. This is mandatory to all students, even if vaccinated. The testing is available in most pharmacies in Greece.
Temperature check with touchless thermometers upon arrival and available for daily check
Students should follow the restrictions that will be on the date of the training and are relevant to the education policy of Greece.
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Equipment for activities is disinfected between stays

Cleaning

Uses cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus.
Linens, towels and laundry washed in line with local authority guidelines.
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays.
Equipment for activities is disinfected before and/or after use.

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available.
Activities take place outside where possible.

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by the local government.
Hand sanitizer available in guest rooms and key areas.
Process in place to check the health of guests.
First aid kit available.
All staff are fully vaccinated
Negative PCR test required

Leader

Eva Kirmizaki

ERYT500, YACEP, BA Greek Philology, Theta Healing, Reiki

A seeker and explorer, achiever and performer, as well as a dreamer by nature, Eva organizes spiritual retreats and trainings as her spiritual mission on earth.

Creating transformational training groups with the basic tool of yoga and other rituals is something she feels as her inner call and a conclusion of years of teaching experience.

Eva has been practicing yoga since 2007, teaching in various settings since 2012, leading retreats since 2015 and yoga teacher trainings since 2018. She is the owner of the fast growing Yoga Alliance registered school 'Yoga & More' based in Greece.

She uses yogic wisdom with respect as an embodiment tool to transform beliefs and ways of living. She has more than 1000 hours of teaching experience in Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Restorative yoga, Chakra yoga, Archetypal yoga, Family and Kids yoga, as well as Meditation and Theta Healing sessions.

She has completed so far 600 hours total in yoga teacher trainings.

She is also a certified Theta Healer, the method established by Vianna Stibal and also holds a Reiki degree.

She has BA in Classical Greek Philology and has MA studies in Teaching Methodology with a specialization in Women Education. Ever since she got sensitive in the women education issues. That has lately lead her to the wisdom of various women archetypes throughout the world, through which she asks for self-realization and ultimate liberation.

Eva combines various teachings from multiple philosophies, such as Buddhism and tantric philosophy, Hatha, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral psychology, ecology psychology, archetypes, etc.

She never stops experimenting with new tools in her teachings to promote spiritual awakening, love, and wholeness.