Why Choose Us?
All-Inclusive Experience: simply arrive in Bogotá, and we’ll handle the rest! We provide transportation, comfortable accommodation and nourishing meals on all training days, so you can focus entirely on your practice.
Professional Media Kit: upon graduation, you’ll receive a personalized Media Kit with high-quality, professional photos to help you confidently launch your career as a yoga teacher.
Experienced & Dedicated Teachers: our instructors are true masters of their craft, bringing dedication and extensive experience to help you grow into a confident and knowledgeable yoga professional.
Serene Andean Setting: nestled in an authentic Colombian town in the Andes mountains, our training location offers a lush, green environment ideal for physical and spiritual growth. With mild, comfortable warm weather, you’ll be immersed in nature as you deepen your practice.
Bonus Reiki Certification: enhance your yoga and wellness career with a complimentary Reiki Level 1 Certification, included as part of your training. Plus, take advantage of an exclusive discounted rate for the optional Reiki Level 2 course, available during your stay.
Course Outline
At our 200h Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to become a professional yoga teacher and pass on the vast knowledge and passion for yoga to your future students. This training with expert team of lead teachers will get you prepared to follow the path of yoga with body, mind and spirit.
Our training also includes a supplemental Reiki Level 1 certification course. You will be learning the history of Reiki and how to reach physical, emotional and mental balance using this ancient energy healing technique. You will be connecting deeply to your intuition and eliminating limiting beliefs, releasing fears and addictions. You will learn how to confidently use Reiki for your benefit in your daily life.
- Yoga Techniques, Training & Practice: Demonstration of asanas and their variations, classification of yoga asanas, benefits of asanas and Pranayamas, precautions and contraindications of asanas, preparatory poses and counterposes, meditation and Yoga Nidra, chanting, mantras and Sanskrit in yoga practice, the Shatkriyas, Chakras and Nadis in yoga practice.
- Yoga Anatomy & Physiology: Anatomical terminology, the skeletal system and spine, joints and connective tissue, the muscles, nervous system and anatomy of breathing.
- Teaching Methodology: Communication skills and finding one’s voice as a teacher, time management and sequencing, performing adjustments, corrections and verbal cuing, the use of props, marketing and legal aspects of running a yoga business.
- Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics: Advaita Vedanta, Patanjali Yoga Sutras and the 8 limbs of Yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga lifestyle and nutrition, Yoga ethics, different types and lineages of Yoga, Yoga history and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Kleshas and Koshas.
- Teaching Practice (Practicum): During the last week of the training you will lead two 60 minute and two 90 minute classes.
- Reiki Supplemental Training: Reiki as an energy healing technique, history of Reiki and Mikao Usui, theory and practice of Reiki as an alternative tool to balance energetic fields.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
Our training lasts for 26 days in total. The first day of the course is dedicated to arriving at Sasaima, Colombia followed by opening ceremony with dinner in the evening. The last day of the course is dedicated to departing Sasaima with the graduation ceremony being held the day before.
During the course of the day we will have two breaks between the classes so you can unwind and relax, rent a bicycle and discover the surroundings, have a quick nap or go to a local cafe. You will also have Sundays off to relax and recharge and discover the beautiful Cundinamarca area and Sasaima town.
07:00 – 08:00 Meditation Techniques Theory & Practice
08:00 – 09:30 Morning Yoga Practice
09:30 – 10:15 Breakfast
10:15 – 11:30 Morning Yoga Study (Chakras, Nadis, Sanskrit etc.)
11:30 – 14:00 Yoga Philosophy/Anatomy/Marketing etc.
14:00 – 16:00 Lunch Break
16:00 – 18:45 Asana Lab (Teaching Methodology)
18:45 Dinner & Free Time
COURSE FEE:
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: €200 EUR off when you book by the 11th of December 2024 (for the training starting on the 11th of February), by the 25th of February 2025 (for the training starting on the 25th of April) or by the 11th of May 2025 (for the training starting on the 11th of July)!
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Shared Quadruple Room* €1799The room has 2 bunk beds. You will be sharing the room with 3 other guests from the same gender.
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Shared Triple Room* €1899The room has 1 bunk bed and 1 single bed. You will be sharing the room with 2 other guests from the same gender.
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Private Room €2199The room has 1 double bed. You will have the room all for yourself.
*Please specify your preferred room option at the notes when signing up for the course.
What is included:
- Accommodation in a shared or private room. Sheets, towels, toiletries and daily room cleaning included.
- Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegan, vegetarian). Please note that no meals are included on the days off (Sundays) but you’re welcome to use the kitchen.
- Transportation from and to Bogota airport on the first and last day of the course.
- Drinking water
- Small goodie bag for each participant.
- Each graduate will receive a Media Kit with professional photos of themselves teaching and practicing yoga.
- Bonus Reiki level 1 certification course.
What is not included
- Airplane tickets to Bogota
- Travel insurance
- Health insurance
- Cost of visa
- Additional hotel bookings (if arriving early and/or staying later)
- Additional excursions, workshops or lessons (for example Temazcal ceremony, Cacao ceremony, bicycle rentals, sightseeing etc.)
- Meals on days off (Sundays)
The Venue
We will be staying at a beautiful Colombian style townhouse called Finca el Rosario, nestled in the picturesque town of Sasaima, just 1.5h drive away from Bogota. Surrounded by lush landscapes and verdant mountains, this tranquil estate boasts an expansive garden that captivates visitors with its vibrant colours and fragrant blooms.
The heart of Finca el Rosario is its sprawling garden, a haven of serenity where guests can unwind and reconnect with nature. The carefully tended greenery provides a peaceful backdrop for leisurely strolls or quiet moments of reflection. Various flora indigenous to the region creates a captivating tapestry that changes with the seasons, ensuring a delightful experience for every visitor.
This idyllic property features five thoughtfully designed bedrooms, each providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The interiors are adorned with local touches, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Colombia. Comfortable furnishings and modern amenities ensure a restful stay, while large windows in each bedroom invite in natural light and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.
Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the garden, explore nearby attractions, or simply savor the peace and privacy that this charming finca has to offer.
Course Lead Teacher
Marta Diaz
We are delighted to introduce you to Marta, a Yoga Alliance certified E-RYT500 yoga professional with more than seven years of teaching experience. Marta’s impressive credentials also include being a Yoga Nidra facilitator, Reiki master, certified Face Yoga Method teacher and a sound therapist. With a wealth of experience gained from teaching diverse yoga styles across the globe, Marta eagerly extends her warm invitation to join her amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Colombian Andes mountains.
Hailing from Estonia and having cultivated her craft during extensive stays in Japan and Thailand, Marta’s worldly adventures spanning over a decade have culminated in her role as the visionary behind Om & Flow Yoga. Marta’s enthusiasm for holistic well-being and personal development is both inspiring and infectious.
Throughout the course, Marta will expertly lead you on a personalized journey towards wellness, fostering growth and self-assurance along the way. Her nurturing approach and mastery of a wide range of practices promise to create an indelible and cherished training experience.
*Throughout the course, several guest teachers will join us to share their unique expertise. The specific guest instructors will be announced shortly before training begins, based on availability.
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