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Sacred Earth Yoga Teacher Training (200HR)

Guatemala
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SACRED EARTH YOGA TEACHER TRAINING:
Yoga + Permaculture + Leadership Training
*200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training* (Yoga Alliance Certified)
October 26 – November 23, 2019
Hosted at: Bambu Guest House
In collaboration with: Atitlan Organics

Journey with us to one of the most beautiful places on earth – Lake Atitlán, Guatemala! Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of yoga and discover how sustainability principles can radically shift the way that you live. This unique program integrates ancient yogic wisdom, the intelligence of nature and the principles of permaculture to create positive change on an individual and community level. Empower your highest potential!

** There are still a few spots left! Find out more and reserve yours on our website:
https://www.awakenedspirityoga.com/200hr-sacred-earth-yoga-teacher-training-guatemala

YOGA, PERMACULTURE + LEADERSHIP

In this program you will:
• Enhance your understanding of the foundational aspects of this ancient practice through asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, kriyas, philosophy, anatomy, lifestyle, ethics, and Ayurveda
• Learn form, benefits and cautions of principal asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and kriyas (cleansing techniques)
• Gain knowledge in anatomy and the physical/mental benefits of yoga • Discover the subtle energy of yogic anatomy and how the chakras work • Learn about Ayurveda, nutrition, and the yogic diet
• Explore Ashtanga philosophy (the Eight-fold path)
• Study and discuss the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• Explore various teaching methodologies, including modifications for age, focus and common injuries/conditions
• Become skilled at creating various class-styles: beginner, intermediate and an introduction to prenatal yoga
• Gain experience through a teaching practicum and receive feedback in a supportive environment
• Find your own unique expression as a yoga teacher
• Release self-limiting beliefs and step into your power as a leader!

Includes:
• In-depth training 5.5 days a week
• 1.5 days of unscheduled time to study and explore
• Accommodation at Atitlán Organics’ Bambu Guest House (community living focused on harmonious relationships with the planet!)
• 3 delicious, organic vegetarian meals per day
• Fermentation workshop
• Daily yoga and meditation classes
• Cacao and sound ceremony
• Permaculture immersive
• Illustrated Awakened Spirit Yoga Teacher Training Manual
• 200 hour Awakened Spirit Yoga Teacher Certification (YTT)*

This 28-day course will cover yoga philosophy, physical alignment, creating safe teaching environments and applied leadership through an experiential approach to learning. This unique program combining ancient yogic wisdom and the intelligence of nature will support you in finding your voice as a teacher and a leader, while aligning to the rhythms of nature. We explore the connections between Mind, Body and Earth through powerful practices. Gain the tools and resources to create and inspire change in yourself and your community with intention, confidence and an expanded perspective. Awaken your potential!

SAMPLE DAILY FLOW
6am Meditation
6:30am Yoga & Movement practice
8am Breakfast
9am Yoga Philosophy
10:45am Yoga Lab, Anatomy or Methodology
12:15pm Lunch
2pm Yoga Philosophy or Permaculture
4:15pm Yoga Lab, Therapeutics or Methodology
7:15pm Dinner
8pm Evening activity (meditation, circle, movie or reflection)*
*3 times per week

Want to find out more? Contact us or read about the full program our website: https://www.awakenedspirityoga.com/200hr-sacred-earth-yoga-teacher-training-guatemala

Crowdfund + Engage Your Community! Participants are encouraged to crowdfund for their tuition. This is an opportunity to engage your community with your journey from the very beginning and bring awareness to the projects that you will design and support during the training.

See you at the Lake <3

Teacher/Teachings

WHO IS AWAKENED SPIRIT YOGA?

Awakened Spirit Yoga is dedicated to holistic yoga education with a contemplative focus on social permaculture, regenerative living, environmental activism, and the preservation and sharing of ancient wisdom traditions. Our heart-centered approach explores mindfulness through all levels of relationship – embodied learning, self-study, environmentalism, engaged yoga, and meditation practice. Deeply rooted in India, our approach has been developed over many years of study all over the globe. Our team consists of highly trained and accomplished community leaders who engage with the world through the practice of yoga. We believe that yoga and mindfulness practices connect us more deeply to ourselves, our communities, and the planet. We love community building and offer ongoing support and mentorship to yogis who are committed to taking their practice to the next level through teaching, service, and community outreach.

We are a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) adhering to the strict guidelines of the Yoga Alliance. Intimate classes allow our dedicated team of teachers to provide personal attention, expert guidance and personal feedback to students throughout our trainings.

Facilitators for the upcoming Sacred Earth Training:
Julia Forest : E-RYT Lead Facilitator
Kristine Vanderplas : Facilitator
Rachelle Harvey: Facilitator
Shad Qudsi : Permaculture

Facilities

ABOUT ATITLÁN ORGANICS and BAMBU GUESTHOUSE

Want to immerse yourself in an energy-conscious, off-grid, resourceful community of like-minded folk? This is the place! Enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, breath-taking views, and freedom of expression while re-discovering your true nature and connection to Mother Earth. Shad and the team at Atitlán Organics consider small-scale food production and localized resource utilization the wave of the future. They are proud to spread the good word of permaculture, nutrient dense food production, local resource utilization, and other sustainable practices, as these are the areas where positive change can be most effective in our lives and communities. Studying Permaculture and Natural Building at Atitlán Organics will fast track your understanding of how to interact with natural systems. The educational impact of Atitlán Organics is not only inspirational, it is also a fully-functional, profitable, and off-the-grid permaculture farm. The systems they have in place allow both visitors and students to experience the principles of permaculture in real time. They run their own sustainable hotel onsite called Bambu Guest House – a brand new, natural building boasting bathrooms and balconies in each room, new comfy beds, wifi, super hot water, and amazing views of the surrounding lake, mountains, and rivers. Lodging is shared, but private. The Bambu Guest House has a Farm-to-Table Restaurant that serves delicious and filling organic meals mainly composed of Atitlán Organics products, with some help from other local farms. Currently, Atitlán Organics supplies all: milk, yogurt, cheese, salads, cooking greens, honey, coffee, chicken, taro root, pigeon peas, and herbs to the restaurant.

Learn more at: www.atitlanorganics.com

Timetable

SACRED EARTH YOGA TEACHER TRAINING:
Yoga + Permaculture + Leadership Training
*200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training* (Yoga Alliance Certified)
October 26 - November 23, 2019
Hosted at: Bambu Guest House
In collaboration with: Atitlan Organics

** There are still a few spots left! Find out more and reserve yours on our website:
https://www.awakenedspirityoga.com/200hr-sacred-earth-yoga-teacher-training-guatemala

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Food

The Bambu Guest House's on-site farm-to-table restaurant features products from our farm and other local producers. During your stay, you will enjoy three delicious and nourishing buffet-style vegetarian meals per day plus snacks and dessert, and tea, coffee, and filtered water available throughout the day. The dedicated staff works lovingly to prepare meals which sustain you as you journey into your studies and practice, and we promise that your bellies will be kept just as happy as your hearts and minds are! We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate nearly any dietary requirement, whether that be vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, or other special needs.

Practical Information

Journey to the Mayan Heartland for a transformational experience with Atitlan Organics and Awakened Spirit Yoga. Deepen your practice and feel the subtle and profound shifts that happen when you embrace sustainable and holistic practices. Drawing on the wisdom of both ancient yogic philosophy and Mother Earth herself, this 4-week course teaches the foundations of yoga through asana, breathwork, and mindfulness. Embedded within this training is Atitlan Organic's Permaculture Immersion, which gives participants the chance to come into a deeper and more symbiotic relationship with the natural world. Highly recommended for yogis, change-makers, innovators, activists, seed planters, or anyone who believes in transformation.

This 28-day course will cover yoga philosophy, physical alignment, creating safe teaching environments and applied leadership through an experiential approach to learning. This unique program combining ancient yogic wisdom and the intelligence of nature will support you in finding your voice as a teacher and a leader, while aligning to the rhythms of nature. We explore the connections between Mind, Body and Earth through powerful practices. Gain the tools and resources to create and inspire change in yourself and your community with intention, confidence and an expanded perspective. Awaken your potential!

SAMPLE DAILY FLOW
6am Meditation
6:30am Yoga & Movement practice
8am Breakfast
9am Yoga Philosophy
10:45am Yoga Lab, Anatomy or Methodology
12:15pm Lunch
2pm Yoga Philosophy or Permaculture
4:15pm Yoga Lab, Therapeutics or Methodology
7:15pm Dinner
8pm Evening activity (meditation, circle, movie or reflection)*
*3 times per week

Want to find out more? Contact us or read about the full program our website: https://www.awakenedspirityoga.com/200hr-sacred-earth-yoga-teacher-training-guatemala

Crowdfund + Engage Your Community! Participants are encouraged to crowdfund for their tuition. This is an opportunity to engage your community with your journey from the very beginning and bring awareness to the projects that you will design and support during the training.

See you at the Lake <3

Testimonials

Testimonials:

The wonderful facilitators here have given us such a great framework for understanding ourselves better, understanding our behaviours, and how those ripple out into the world and into our connections with others. This is the best investment I’ve ever made in myself and I couldn’t recommend the experience more to anyone else. My biggest advice is go for it! *Morgan Masters, London, UK (Sacred Earth participant 2018)

Understanding the deeper yogic philosophy, the deeper meaning of the posters, and how to build my own personal practice has been a great learning opportunity. If you are looking to grow, you’re looking to learn, and you’re looking to deepen your practice and connection with the earth, this is the place to come. *Michael Peterson, Pittsburgh, USA

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