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Corfu Island and all you want to know about the 200hr-Foundational course here
Beautiful tropical gardens just 100 meters from sun-kissed beaches
Welcome to Yoga Training Training on Corfu Island, in Greece
Here is your info page for 200hr Yoga Teacher Training on Corfu Island, Greece
This Yoga Teacher Training on Corfu Island will take place in one of the most iconic Greek islands, sometimes called the "Monaco of Greece".
The unique mythical heritage, traditional charm, lush landscapes, breath-taking beaches, and crystal-clear seas make it one of the most glamorous and sought-after destinations in Greece. Here you will feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed.
The retreat center is nestled in beautifully maintained tropical gardens just 100 meters from the sun-kissed golden beaches of the Ionian Sea. This will make your yoga teacher training on Corfu Island balanced and relaxing.
Students can practice in 2 yoga studios or in the afternoon, we can practice in the beautiful garden. Free time can be spent on the beach, resting in breezy hammocks or lounge areas, or swimming in the neighboring hotel's pool.
The beach of Aghios Georgios is sandy, long, and has won the Blue Flag Award as an indication of its high environmental and quality standards. Further down, only 15 minutes of walking, you can visit the sand dunes that gained fame in one of James Bond's movies.
Would you like to continue with your 300hour Yoga Teacher Training after you finish this course? This way, you will be a 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance in no time.
Dates and Fees...
200hr YTT Dates in Corfu Island
28th May - 18th June 2022
200hr YTT Fees in Corfu Island
Single Room
1 double bed, en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, balcony
€3,095.00
Twin Room
2 single beds, en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, balcony
€2,575.00
Triple Room
2-bedroom apartment with shared bathroom, kitchenette, balcony.
€2,375.00
- The above prices already include an early bird discount of 100€. To benefit, reserve your spot 30 days before the course starts.
- A deposit of 400€ is required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance is paid upon arrival.
- We offer a flexible deposit policy adapted to the circumstances we live in. Read more about our Covid-19 "You Don't Lose Your Deposit" Guarantee.
- This yoga teacher training on Corfu Island is residential and includes the accommodation of your choice, breakfast, light lunch, dinner, water, tea, coffee, tuition fees, and a manual. The yoga studios and the villas are on the same premises.
- Check-in is available from 2:00 pm on on the 1st day of the course. Check-out is at 10:00 am on the last day of the course.
- Book your flight to Corfu Airport on the on the 1st day of the course (land before 3:00 pm) and book your return flight on the last day of the course after 8:00 am.
- Taxis from Corfu Airport to Adriana Apartments can be arranged by us so that you can relax once you set your foot in Greece. The cost of transportation is not included in the price.
- The retreat center provides students with accommodation as requested but reserves the right to make changes if needed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Even Sean Connery liked this town...
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Accommodation during the Yoga Teacher Training on Corfu Island
The retreat center offers single and shared twin accommodation options.
- Single room: 1 double bed (180cm wide)
- Shared twin: 2 single beds (90cm wide)
- 2-bedroom apartment: suitable for 3 people. One room has a double bed and the other room has 2 single beds.
All rooms include a thermostatic air conditioning unit, a small kitchenette, an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower, a small but powerful hairdryer, and spacious balconies. Your terrace will overlook the immaculately landscaped garden, with tropical plants, and trees.
Guests can enjoy free internet access in the breakfast area and complimentary bicycles. We make sure that we keep impeccable safety standards, including integrated fire alarm systems, electrical appliances tested regularly, and access to 24-hour personal and medical assistance.
For additional information, please visit https://www.andriana-corfu.com.
By the way, did we mention that there are 3 yoga studios where we can practice? The outdoor one, which is the first yoga studio built and faces the garden. The second one is indoor and has beautiful wooden plant pots and a wooden ceiling, perfect for about 16 people.
The newest shala is the biggest one, white, clean, and spacious, again, facing the garden. What more could we ask for in this retreat center?
Yummy, yummy...
Food during this Yoga Teacher Training on Corfu Island
Breakfasts, light lunches, and dinners are included in the price, even on your days off.
Breakfasts will be served daily at Andriana who prepares it herself, making jams from her own fruits, various pies every day, and delicious vegan chocolate cakes. ?
Light lunches and dinners will be served at Kafesas local taverna, 50 meters from the yoga center, where students will enjoy fresh vegetarian meals with sea view. The owner of the restaurant strictly chooses only vegetables that are locally grown on the island and not only that, but he is very picky with the ingredients he buys. This means that you will have the best ingredients served on your plate every single day. Sunday's meals are included as well so that you don't have to spend any extra money on food.
There is also an array of lovely traditional tavernas within walking distance which you can explore if you wish so.
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How to get to Corfu Island retreat center
Corfu is located in the Ionian Islands, off the northwestern coast of Greece. Domestic and international flights can be booked directly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU), Corfu’s International Airport.
Taxi from Corfu Airport and back
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Book your flight for Corfu Airport (CFU).
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Land before 3:00 pm on the 28th of May 2022.
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Shared taxis can be arranged by us when possible. The cost is 50€/person/trip, either it's shared or not shared with other students. Maximun number of people in the taxi is 3.
- The retreat center is located 31 km away from the airport. (30-min drive)
Bus from Corfu Airport
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Take a bus from the Airport to Corfu town
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From Corfu town, take another bus to reach Saint George, South Corfu. This bus will drop you off in front of the retreat center. Don't go to North Corfu.
- More information can be sent upon reserving your spot.
What can I find around the retreat center?
- The retreat center is conveniently located within 100 meters of the sea. A swimming pool at a next-door hotel is also available for all our students to use in their free time.
- ATMs, rent a car, restaurants, and convenience stores are all located within a 5-minute walk.
- Further down, only 15 minutes of walking, you can visit the sand dunes that gained fame in one of James Bond's movies. On this beach, you can also learn all the water sports from the owner of the retreat center.
- A 20-min walk through olive orchards and beautifully smelling plants will take you to Argyrades village. This is a must.
- Lake Korrssion - an exceptional water-biotope, one of the few remaining in Corfu, will impress you with its rare fauna and flora.
- Corfu town can be reached with one bus, which stops right outside of the retreat center.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Should I invest in 200hour Yoga Teacher Training if I don’t want to become a yoga teacher?
Yes!
It is perfectly common that yoga students do not attend the course with the intention to teach right after the training. If you’re interested in deepening your yoga practice and learning more about yoga, we welcome you with open arms. We designed the training for 2 kinds of people. For those who know they want to become yoga teachers. And for those whose main aim is a strong and safe self-practice.?♂️?♂️
First, we need to practice yoga. As our personal practice deepens, teaching others may naturally blossom. Halfway through the training, many students realize that they actually enjoy teaching. Only after you teach the first class and it’s over, you will have a real idea whether you actually enjoy teaching. You will start the training and who knows...?
The most important element of the whole experience is immersion. Absorb the teachings and do it for yourself. You will learn so much about yourself, your mind, body, strengths, and weaknesses.
That is exactly how we started our yoga careers. We just wanted to know how to practice on our own. And now we teach future teachers.
Is your 200-Hour YTTC suitable for beginners?
This 200-hour course is open to all levels of yoga practitioners.
The most important factor is not how long you have been doing yoga.
The most important is that the applicant comes with an open mind and eagerness to learn.
You will deepen your practice no matter where you are at the moment.
The best time to move forward is now.
Can you tell me more about your 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training program?
On the 3-weeks yoga immersion with Alpha Yoga School, you will arrive at the roots of the yogic ancient tradition. Our established and knowledgeable instructors will guide you along as you will nourish yourself with the sun, sea, and a powerful plant-based diet. Either in Greece, or soon enough, in India.
Through establishing a solid foundation in Yoga Philosophy and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, your creative potential will flourish. It is from here that true educated Vinyasa (Flow) Yoga arises. You will:
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Practice Vinyasa Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
- Learn applied functional anatomy
- Break down more than 50 important yoga poses. You will learn their correct alignment, recognize their misalignment tendencies, their safe modifications, and offer hands-on adjustments for different body types.
- Learn short sequences for 15, 30, 60, and 90-minute self-practice.
- Build a self-practice (home practice) without having to rely on a teacher
- Learn how to create vinyasa sequences and teach your classes to your fellow students.
- Workshops on complex postures. These workshops give a lot of attention to detail and will change your personal practice. The emphasis is on safety to your own body and the prevention of injuries for yourself and for your students.
- Philosophy, meditation, chanting...
How can I prepare for my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course?
Once you secure your deposit, you will have access to a Google Drie Folder with everything you need. We suggest that you get familiar with the names of the postures in Sanskrit and practice yoga classes that last 90 minutes or more. A few months before the course starts, we recommend you get into the habit of waking up at 7:00 am. Also, we encourage students to practice yoga at least 4 times per week, preferably Vinyasa or Ashtanga Yoga. We will also send you links so that you can practice with us.
We recommend you practice meditation or awareness techniques. This can take the form of f.e. guided meditation, chanting, breathwork, seated silence, observation techniques, e.t.c. If none of these float your boat, try getting outside and connecting with nature.
Maintain a healthy diet to prepare both your physical body and your mind. In addition, consult your doctor in case of any medical conditions or history of injury.
Is there a written and / or practical exam on the 200-Hour YTTC?
Yes.
You will take a multiple-choice exam in the anatomy, philosophy, and asana section. A practical assessment in the form of peer teaching will also take place towards the end of the course.
By the time assessments roll around, you will be more than prepared. We work with students to make sure they are thoroughly prepared and provide one-on-one mentoring if needed.
If for any reason you don't pass your assessments, you will have another opportunity to take them again.
I don’t practice Ashtanga Yoga. Can I join this yoga teacher training course?
Definitely yes!
We don't expect students to be masters of Ashtanga or inversions. We are here to teach you everything during the course.
The asana classes are split equally between Ashtanga yoga and Vinyasa yoga and the Ashtanga classes will progress slowly, class by class.
In our 200-hour training, we focus on the first sequence called the Primary series. During the yoga course, we break it down.
We explain in detail the correct and safe alignment for each asana.
We teach you modifications and preparations for even the most difficult poses. This is a course where you will immerse deeply into Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Most students fall in love with Ashtanga after this course.
An equal amount of time will be dedicated to Vinyasa (Flow) yoga.
You will learn how to sequence classes and you will obtain the necessary skills to teach.
How many students do you accept per YTTC?
We limit our groups to 25-26 students. This is a perfect number for both students and teachers. Students can experience the benefits of group energy, practice real teaching scenarios. Yet, teachers can provide the personal attention students need and deserve.
What is the age profile of the students?
The course welcomes practitioners of all ages. 75% of the group is between 25 to 35 years old. The rest is either younger or more mature, between 50 and 60 years of age and older.
What specific subjects are taught in the theory classes?
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Philosophy (Indian philosophy, yogic lifestyle, breathing techniques (theory and practice), moral and ethical codes of yoga (yamas and niyamas), classical texts, and more modern texts on yoga.
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Yoga Anatomy with hands-on exercises wherever possible.
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Teaching Skills will be also put into practice. Everything you will learn in theory, you also put into application.
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Alignment and Adjustments could be considered either theory or practice. Firstly you will learn them theoretically. Secondly, you will practice on yourself and other students.
Will we learn how to find work after the yoga teacher training course?
Yes, you will cover this in a class called "Business of yoga".
We will show you how to get your first yoga jobs, how to set prices, and what to avoid doing.
How to use social media to attract new students to your classes and even yoga retreats.
How to write content in order to connect with your ideal student.
Can I teach Power Yoga after I finish this course?
Once you complete our yoga teacher training, you will be qualified and confident to teach Ashtanga Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, often called Flow Yoga.
Power Yoga is another modern yoga style very similar to Vinyasa Yoga. You could say that Ashtanga Yoga is the mother of Vinyasa Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga is the mother of Power Yoga. This also means that Ashtanga is the most powerful style of all these styles. Power yoga focuses more on strength and sweating, less on flexibility, meditation, or chanting.
These are elements that can be brought, depending on the teacher, into a Vinyasa yoga class.
There are not many teacher training that will train you how to teach Power yoga only. If you can teach Vinyasa yoga, and then attend, say 10 power yoga classes, you will know how to teach Power yoga yourself…
Will we learn pregnancy/prenatal yoga?
We don't teach prenatal yoga. This is a niche and it's something that you will have to learn separately. Prenatal yoga courses are usually short, 50-hours maximum.
Can I teach Rocket Yoga after your yoga teacher training course?
Regarding Rocket Yoga, you are lucky because Joanna, your Vinyasa teacher, has completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training with the creator of Rocket Yoga, with LARRY SCHULTZ himself!
That training was again a mix of Ashtanga Yoga and Rocket Yoga. Larry had studied Ashtanga Yoga with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the founder of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Method, and later came up with his own unique sequences that he called "Rocket Yoga".
Rocket Yoga is very flexible, which means that once you learn the sequences by heart, you have the freedom to deviate from the preset sequence.
You could take short training in Rocket Yoga, but you first need to finish a 200-hour yoga training first.
Joanna teaches Rocket 1sequence in each training.
There is no such thing as 200-hour training for Rocket Yoga only.
Just like Power Yoga, once you take 10-15 Rocket yoga classes, you will be able to teach it to others?♂️?♂️.
Do you offer an internship yoga program?
We offer scholarships to our ex-students. We call it the "Karma Yogi program".
To be eligible, you must first complete either a 200-hour or 300-hour program with Alpha Yoga School. This way we know your yoga practice, personality, teaching skills. The rest goes from there.
As a Karma Yogi, you have the rare opportunity to do the whole yoga course again and allow all the teaching to sink in. The second time you follow the same course, you deepen your understanding of all the aspects of yoga. You re-learn, reinforce, and grow confidence in teaching skills. All that is a great learning environment, always supported by the lead teachers. That is what makes it a great opportunity.
The program also offers rare opportunities to teach yoga classes and workshops. It is up to each karma yogi how far he/she wants to take it. Karma yogi can always join the philosophy, anatomy lectures, or any other activities on schedule.
In exchange, we ask karma yogis to assist us in the morning asana classes, alignment, and adjustments classes, in making announcements, and in bridging the students' communication with us and the retreat center.
As we do not own the retreat centers, karma yogi will pay for her/his food and accommodation. Karma yogi does not pay anything to the teachers.
In which countries can I teach with the yoga certificate that I earn?
The certificate from our school is recognized worldwide.
Our yoga teacher training programs are registered with Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance Professionals UK. These are the two most worldwide recognized yoga organizations.
After you receive your diploma you can register as a Registered Yoga Teacher with either organization. It is a paid service. You can register with these organizations only if you want, but you don't have to. This registration is not a prerequisite for you to teach yoga.
Your diploma will be accepted anywhere in the world. You can start teaching by showing the certificate you received from us. Studios can ask for your diploma. Some studios prefer to see your practice and ask you to teach a demo class. It depends from studio to studio.
Can I join yoga teacher training after injury or with a physical limitation?
The answer here is yes!
Not only can an injury be a gift to your experience of Yoga Teacher Training, it can also offer so much to the other students, the teacher, and the lessons.
Of course, consult your doctor before committing to this intensive yoga training and receive informed guidance.
Will we learn how to integrate the use of props into our yoga practice?
At Alpha Yoga School, we understand the benefit of using props and encompass them in our teacher trainings.
We encourage students to experience them in their own practice, as well as in their teaching of yoga to others.
