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August 4th to 15th 2013

Cost:

• $3,125
• Non residential option - $2850

If you’ve ever thought, ‘one day I’d love to become a yoga teacher', our yoga teaching training intensive offers the perfect opportunity to do just this, sharing the experience with a group of like-minded people on a Bali adventure together.

Byron Yoga Centre invites you to explore your practice of yoga in a 12-day Teacher Training Course in Bali. Immerse yourself in Balinese culture, and rest and rejuvenate at a beautiful resort in Ubud, where the training is conducted.

Held in conjunction with our yoga retreat and graduate program, this 12-day intensive provides a perfect opportunity to expand your yoga practice in a relaxed and tranquil environment.

With Byron Yoga Centre's teaching team on site, you can be assured of a rich, varied and holistic experience of yoga while at the same time enjoying the exotic surroundings that Ubud has to offer; rice fields, temples and local markets.

It’s the ideal place to adjust to the Balinese way of life and the perfect launch pad for travelling around the island on your own after the course.

As there is limited free time during the intensive we recommend you extend your stay so that you have time for sightseeing afterwards, if your schedule permits.

Experience makes the difference

Teaching yoga consists of more than simply the skills required to perform asanas correctly or knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ultimately, the path to teaching yoga with awareness and understanding involves deepening your own practice.

Byron Yoga Centre’s 12-day Teacher Training Course in Bali is part A of the fully accredited Yoga Alliance course. It is designed to deliver holistic training that encompasses the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the yogic path. Part B is conducted by correspondence, or could be completed by study at Byron Yoga Centre in Byron Bay. Part B non-residential is included in the cost.

The course is completed by correspondence after the intensive at a personal pace, for as long as the trainee needs.

The course is designed to deliver holistic training that encompasses the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the yogic path. Completion of Level 1 and Level 2, will facilitate the 500 hours of yoga teacher training recognized by Yoga Alliance and eligibility for recognition by the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia. The course is one of the first Australian Yoga Teacher Training courses accredited by Yoga Alliance as a 500 hour RYT. This represents a very high qualification in yoga teaching that is recognised both in Australia and internationally. The course is also Fitness Australia approved for 15 CEC's.

Teachers

Our lead teachers have a combined teaching experience of over 50 years offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with participants. John Ogilvie, the founder and director of Byron Yoga Centre, has been teaching yoga for over twenty years. He encourages a light heartedness in our approach to yoga and to ourselves.

Other experienced teachers include:

Michael Nazaar has a background in fitness, remedial massage and sports injury therapy which is apparent in his dynamic Vinyasa flow-style classes. He has been practising yoga since 1990 and gained his level 1 and 2 teaching qualifications from Byron Yoga Centre in 2006 and 2007. Michael seeks to incorporate the ethical and moral teachings of yoga into his classes, as well as pranayama and meditation, and lectures on the teacher trainings as well as teaching regular general classes at the Centre.

Liz Dene is an international presenter with over 17 years experience, a master trainer for Network Pilates, teacher trainer for Byron Yoga and a senior presenter for the Australian Institute of Fitness. She has worked with organisations such as the Australian Rugby Union ‘Wallabies’, ChiBall International, Byron Yoga and Australian Fitness Network. With a degree in human movement Liz is currently studying a Masters in Human Nutrition. She merges traditional fitness practices with a holistic approach to wellbeing.

Swami Pujan was born as Stephan Kahlert in Hamburg, Germany and became a Swami after his Initiation. Bhagvan Shree Rajneesh, the world famous Spiritual Guide and Eastern Philosophy Teacher who lived in Puma, India, initiated Stephan Kahlert and taught him that spirituality is a joyful journey full of passion and celebration. Pujan has worked in many different industries, as a change consultant in corporate Australia, in drug rehabilitation and in private practice as a counselor and therapist. He is a qualified Purna Yoga teacher, but his main focus remains always Jnana Yoga, the path of knowledge. Pujan has been teaching philosophy and meditation at Byron Yoga Centre for over six years, and has shared his knowledge with hundreds of students.

Sample intensive schedule

Students need to arrive early to settle into their accommodation. A brief introduction to people and the course will be held at 4:00pm.

The first yoga class starts at 6.00am the following day.

*Please note the schedule below may vary 

Accommodation

The Green Field Hotel, is only minutes from Ubud, yet remains quiet and secluded, which made it a favourite for John Ogilvie, Byron Yoga Centre’s Director, who’s stayed there several times.   John says, “It's a peaceful haven and a great base from which to explore.”

The Balinese luxury accommodation is set in tropical gardens and offers picturesque views of the famous paddy fields, courtyards, gardens, salt water pool and lounge areas to relax in between yoga and visits to the local sights.

Designed in traditional Balinese style with sensitivity to the local culture, the resort offers you a comfortable travel experience and provides a wonderful backdrop for your next step on the yogic path.

You’ll stay in a spacious room individually decorated with unique furniture and local artifacts.

The comfortable rooms all feature either queen or double beds, en-suite facilities and ceiling fans and/or air conditioning.

All rooms offer mosquito canopies and repellant coils, daily housekeeping, tea, coffee, two flasks of boiling water a day and a patio with table and chairs.

Cuisine

A highly rated buffet-style breakfast is included in the package, it’s a mix of Balinese and Western-style foods and includes tropical fruits, scrambled eggs, fruit juices and freshly baked homemade organic bread; and there have even been whispers of fresh banana pancakes being delivered to eat on your balcony.

The dining area is a beautiful light-filled space to enjoy socialising over delicious cuisine and you can choose to eat there for lunch and dinner, or take a wander (or free shuttle bus) into town to explore Ubud's many dining options.

Activities

During your free time venture out and explore the ancient culture of Bali, or step into the local markets and shop with the locals.

It is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages seems to consist of artists' workshops and galleries. There are some remarkable architectural sights, artistic gems to be found, and a general feeling of well being to be enjoyed, all thanks to the spirit, surroundings, and climate of the place.