Take your existing skills to a new level with this one week YTT in Greece
Some teachers are certified but lack the skills to teach. Come and learn all that was missing from your 200hr YTT in this 1 week yoga course in Greece.
This 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed for yoga teachers. It will help you refine your already existing knowledge and skills. This course is ideal if you don't have the time (or money) to take an advanced 300-hour yoga teacher training.
A prerequisite to joining this yoga course is a completed 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You will refine your teaching skills as a yoga instructor while enjoying being a student again. 3 passionate and experienced teachers will be there to support and guide you through this advanced YTT. This course is taking place along the 300hr YTT, and you can join us in the first or 2nd week. Should you fancy (and we know you will) you can stay with us longer and why not for the whole 300hr YTT?
At Alpha Yoga School, we believe that we are all constantly moving towards growth and knowledge as both yoga students and yoga teachers. Practicing and teaching yoga is a never-ending path of evolution.
"There's always room for change, but you have to be open to that change" - Kathryn Budig
One-week YTT in Details
- Meditation
- Morning asana classes
- Teaching skills and practicum
- Alignment and hands-on adjustments
- Sequencing
- Certification
- Location
We will teach you advanced Pranayama and meditation practices from ancient tantric traditions. These practices allow you to experience moments of physical and mental stillness.
Each morning you will practice dynamic Vinyasa Yoga. The classes will be dynamic and challenging so you can deepen your practice. They are intended to build strength in the body and to utilize this existing flexibility for deeper posture variations.
Whether we see ourselves as beginners or advanced in our practice, we all have something to learn. As teachers, we provide both support and challenge to suit each individual's needs. Students can have the class at the end so that you can practice it again and why not, teach it to your students?
Students will also be acquainted with creative, intelligent sequencing and decoding anatomical principles across asana families to arrive at deeper, more advanced posture variations.
In this theoretical and practical module, you will learn new tools and refine old ones, such as:
- 3 tips to help you demonstrate less and observe more
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prioritize observation and teach based on observation
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7 things you should know when teaching beginners
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tips for new yoga teachers
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usage of props effectively
- demonstrating techniques
You will put all these tools in practicum by teaching in small groups. You will observe, give, and receive constructive feedback from the other students and your teachers.
Alignment:
The deepest expression is not the ‘most advanced’ shape of a pose. It's the breath and concentration required to practice it. We will learn how to organize the body to allow safety in the deepest expressions of asanas.
Hands-on adjustments:
It has become very common to get adjusted in yoga classes, with many students expecting to get adjusted. Since there are infinite possibilities of how to adjust different body types in a posture, adjusting has become an art.
While some students respond to verbal or visual instructions, others respond to hands-on adjustments. Adjustments are a very effective way of communicating with these students (the kinesthetic type). Often, the best way to understand something is not through information but through experience.
You will revise the most common vinyasa yoga postures. While in our 200hr YTT, we teach 1-2 adjustments for each pose, in this YTT, you will learn more adjustments for the same pose.
Anyone can teach yoga and put random asanas next to each other. Actually, many people do just that 🙂
But great sequencing is an art, showing your unique understanding of what an amazing class can look like. Initially, people come to your class to discover yoga, but they will eventually return because of your sequence, what you say, how you say it, and your understanding of the practice.
Great sequencing, along with hands-on adjustments, will have a real impact on your students' practice and make them come back for more.
This course is suitable for all yoga teachers. Whether you have just finished a 200hour YTT or you've been teaching for some time, this course has something for you. The most important prerequisite is to come with an open mind and get into a student's mindset. What a luxury that is - for the teacher to become a student again. You will connect with other passionate teachers, share ideas, and make friends.
At the end of the course, you will receive a 50-hour certificate of continuous education from Yoga Alliance USA. Therefore, you can use it to maintain your membership.
We are hosting this one-week teacher training just 2 hours away from the Athens Airport. The retreat center is a 5-minute drive or a 6km walk from Nea Styra village, which has mini markets, restaurants, coffee shops, a pharmacy, and everything you need. Eco Filion Suites and Hotel is a retreat center amphitheatrically built near a waterfront village on Evia Island. Constructed and designed with bioclimatic principles and an ultra-low carbon footprint, the hotel prioritizes the correct temperature, humidity, and ventilation. It provides clients with tranquility and privacy.
We can organize taxis to take you to the close by beaches in your free time. More info on this in the FAQ below.
Are you "Advanced"?
Who is this 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training for?
To attend this one-week yoga course you must have completed a 200hour Yoga Teacher Training in any style and be willing to be a student again.
The applicant needs to be in good physical and mental condition. Let us clarify that good physical condition doesn't mean being flexible or strong. We also welcome stiff students and those working with injuries. Besides, who doesn't have injuries? Most important is that you have an open mindset and willingness to learn. This is what makes an advanced student a beginner.
Basic English language understanding is required as the course is conducted in English. You will study with the 300-hour students who will be there for 3.5 weeks, allowing you to connect with even more yoga teachers.
The student group size is expected to be around 10.
You will study here...
Practice, eat, sleep, repeat...
More info on the 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece
Location, location, location for your 50hrs YTT
This one-week Yoga Training in Greece will take place at a serene retreat center on Evia island.
The yoga studio offers an undisturbed stunning view of the Gulf of Evia, allowing you to practice and study yoga while gazing at the sea. Waking up to this view every day is truly a dream come true.
And why not finish your yoga classes by jumping from Shavasana straight into the spacious swimming pool? Perfect for taking long laps or just a refreshing dip 🙂
Accommodation for your advanced yoga course
The retreat center offers single, twin, triple, and quadruple rooms.
All rooms include a thermostatic air conditioning unit, a small fridge, a safe box, a kettle, coffee and tea, and, of course, WiFi. Your en-suite bathroom has a rain shower and a super-powerful hairdryer. Spacious balconies offer either sea or garden views.
Roommates will be assigned to all shared rooms unless otherwise requested. Shared rooms can be mixed genders.
Food during your one-week YTT
The kitchen at Filion Eco Hotel provides breakfast, afternoon snacks, and dinners featuring fresh, vegetarian dishes made with local ingredients. Unlike typical health and wellness organic farm retreats, our retreat center offers nourishing meals and genuine Greek-style hospitality. Please note that our menu is limited to locally available ingredients. The vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and any other special menu is priced at 100€ per person. Kindly inform us in advance if you choose this option.
Dates and Fees...
For the 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece 2025
Dates:
16th - 23rd July 2025 (Wednesday to Wednesday)
23rd - 30th July 2025 (Wednesday to Wednesday) No more single rooms for this week
Fees:
Quadruple Room
Apartment for 4 people, 2 bathrooms
€1,600.00
Triple Room
Big spacious room for 3 people, attached bathroom
€1,750.00
Twin Room
2 single beds, attached bathroom
€1,900.00
- We recommend that you apply early as the retreat center has only 11 rooms.
- A deposit of 400€ is required to reserve your spot in this one-week yoga course. The remaining balance is paid 6 weeks before the course starts. Alpha Yoga School's and Eco Suites & Hotel's conditions and terms apply. Read our deposit and cancellation here.
- What's included? This 1 week Yoga Teacher Training is residential and includes the accommodation of your choice, breakfast, a small snack, dinner, water, tea, coffee, tuition fees, and your Asana study manual. The yoga studio and the rooms are located in the same building.
- Book your flights to Athens Airport on the first day of the course and land before 2:00 p.m. Book your return flight on the last day of the course, considering that it takes 2 hours to get to the airport. We can arrange shared minibusses among the students both ways.
- Check-in is available from 2:00 p.m. on the first day of the course. Registration takes place at 5:30 p.m., and the welcome dinner is at 7:00 p.m. Check-out is at 10:00 a.m. on the last day of the course.
- We can arrange group transportation from Athens Airport to the retreat center for you. This way, you can relax upon your arrival in Greece. Please note that the transportation cost is not included in the overall price. More info on transportation can be found in the FAQ section.
Yoga Alliance...
Certification by Yoga Alliance USA
This 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training is registered with Yoga Alliance U.S.A., and you can use this certificate to maintain your membership.
Every 3 years, each registered yoga teacher (RYT) must log 30 hours of yoga-related training.
This is also an opportunity for Alpha Yoga 200hr graduates to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, share their life experiences after the course, and discuss their teaching experiences.
Students' experience from the Yoga Teacher Training in Greece.
Your typical training day...
Daily schedule sample of the 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece
06:30 - 07:30
Meditation, Mantras, and Pranayama
07:30 - 09:30
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Practice
09:30 - 10:30
Breakfast with sea view
10:30 - 12:30
Anatomy / Philosophy / Alignment / Adjustments
12:30 - 15:30
Free time / Pool, Sea, Exploring The Island
15:30 - 17:45
Teaching Skills / Sequencing
17:45 - 18:00
Brain Break
18:00 - 19:00
Yin Yoga / Adjustments / Sequencing
19:00 - 20:00
Dinner
Vinyasa Flow classes so you can improve your physical practice and enjoy being a student again.
Deep knowledge of hands-on adjustments. This will turn your drop-in students into loyal customers who will keep on coming back to you for your spot-on adjustments. By the end of the course, you will know how to adjust the most common Vinyasa poses.
Teaching skills (how to give verbal instructions, how to demonstrate poses, how to match verbal instructions to hands-on adjustments). How to teach beginners and what mistakes to avoid when teaching beginners.
You will learn how to sequence and you will teach yoga to your fellow students. Receiving constructive feedback from them and your teacher will help you improve each and every time.
Are you familiar with the mirror technique of demonstrating an asana?
Frequently Asked Questions about the 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for all yoga teachers who want to continue learning. It is for those who know there is much more beyond the 200-hour YTT. Maybe you want to do this course for yourself or to become a better teacher for your students.
Maybe you missed being a student again. Sometimes, we don't give ourselves permission to be students again, but if we want to be yoga amazing teachers, we must be students as well.
Do I get a refund if I cannot come to the course?
Hosting a yoga course involves a lot of money upfront. This can be the deposit for the yoga retreat center, paying for the teacher's flights, creating the manual, writing this page, taking photos, and much more. Therefore, all deposits are strictly non-refundable. However, they are transferable to a future course. Course cancellations, if requested within six weeks of the Yoga Course start date, are no longer transferable.
Do you have other short yoga courses planned this year?
No. We only host these 50 hour Yoga Teacher Training in the summer, so don't miss it.
On which day should I arrive? Can I go to the retreat center before the course starts?
The arrival date is the first day you see on the website. Find a flight that ideally lands at Athens Airport before 3:00 p.m. The ride from Athens Airport to the retreat center takes around 2 hours. Check-out is on the last day you see on the website. Try to catch a flight after midday if possible. If not, no worries. We can take you to the airport anytime you need. If you want to arrive earlier, we can arrange that for you as well. Just take into consideration the cost of a private taxi. (around 130 euros)
How can I arrive at the retreat center? Is there group shared transportation?
We want you to relax once you set foot at Athens airport. Therefore, we arrange everything for each and every group. Once you sign up, we will give you access to Google Excel so that you can write down your flight details. Once we have everybody's flight details, the retreat center will organize minibusses and shared taxis for you and your fellow students. One way could cost around 50-60€ if shared. We recommend that you arrive at Athens Airport before 3:00 pm. There will also be a whatsapp group so you can connect with the other students and meet each other at the airport.
What can I do in my free time?
There are many beautiful beaches on the island that you can visit within a 10-minute drive. Limnionas Beach is beautiful and has beach bars, sun beds, an amazing restaurant, and all the amenities you need. It's only 5 km away.
Almirichi Beach is also 5 km away; it's more organic and quiet. Galazia Limni (Blue Lagoon Beach) is 13 km away and has a beach bar, comfortable sun beds, and a yummy restaurant.
Zarakes Village is worth visiting, only 10 km away. Nea Styra, a waterfront village, is only 5 km away and has everything you need, from a pharmacy to a supermarket, many restaurants, and many coffee shops.
We can arrange taxis for you and the cost to go to all these places is under 10€ per ride. You can also relax by the pool, reading a book or enjoying the sea view.
Who will be the teachers in this course?
You will study with three teachers from the Alpha Yoga team. Their names will be announced soon.
