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Evia Island and all you want to know about the 200h-Foundational course here
Jump from Shavasana straight into the sparkling sea
Welcome to yoga teacher training on Evia Island - Greece...
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Your Yoga Teacher Training on Evia Island, Greece will take place in one of the most peaceful and poetic yoga retreats in the world.
Evia Silence is a tranquil beachfront wellness retreat center nestled at the mountains side of Greece’s beautiful Evia Island. It is conveniently located only 2,5 hours from Athens Airport.
The yoga studio, the rooms, and the restaurant lounge area have all an amazing view of the sea. You will practice and study yoga while looking at the yachts bobbing in the bay. Waking up every day to this view is a bit of a dream come true.
And why not finish your yoga session by jumping from Shavasana straight into the cool, sparkling sea?
And why not continue with your 300hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training? It starts on 7th August and you can do both courses back to back.
Dates and Fees...
200hr YTT Dates on Evia Island
17th July - 7th August 2022 (SOLD-OUT, waiting list only)
1st - 22nd September 2022 (LAST spots. Book Now!)
200hr YTT Fees on Evia Island
Single Room
1 double bed, en-suite bathroom, sea view
€4,075.00
Twin Room
2 single beds, sea view, en-suite bathroom
€2,765.00
Triple room
3 single beds, sea view, bathroom
€2,565.00
Quadruple Room
Best value for the money. Sea view, 4 single beds, en-suite bathroom
€2,465.00
- The above prices already include an early bird discount of 200€. To benefit, reserve your spot 2 months ahead.
- 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.
- What's included? This Yoga Teacher Training on Evia Island is residential and includes the accommodation of your choice, breakfast, snacks, dinner, water, tea, coffee, tuition fees, and your study manual. The yoga studio and the rooms are located in the same building. Meals on all days, including your days off, are all included in the price.
- Check-in is available from 2:00 pm on the 1st day of the course. Registration takes place from 4:30-5:30, welcome meeting @ 5:30, and welcome dinner @ 7:00 pm. Check-out is at 11:00 am on the last day of the course.
- Book your flight to Athens Airport on the 1st day of the course (land before 2:00 pm) and book your return flight on the last day of the course after 10:00 am. Shared minibusses among the students will be arranged by us.
- Group transportation from Athens Airport to Evia Silence 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 and costs around 45 euros one way when shared.
- The retreat center provides students with accommodation as requested but reserves the right to make changes if needed due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Accommodation for your Yoga Teacher Training on Evia Island
Evia Silence offers single, shared twin, triple and quadruple accommodation options.
- Single room: 1 double bed (180cm wide)
- Twin shared 2 single beds (90cm wide)
- Triple shared: 3 single beds (90cm wide)
- Quadruple shared: Big room with 2 separate bedrooms, each bedroom has 2 single beds 90cm wide.
All rooms have their own bathrooms, air-conditioning, and terrace with sea view.
Roommates will be assigned for all shared rooms unless otherwise requested. Upon agreement, shared rooms may be mixed.
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Food during this Yoga Teacher Training on Evia Island
Evia Silence kitchen caters all breakfasts, afternoon snacks and dinners on all our courses (200-hour and 300-hour courses). Their chef provides fresh natural vegetarian and vegan cuisine using only the finest local produce and ingredients. Specializing in traditional, healthy, Greek and international dishes, their goal is to satisfy an array of palates through balanced nutrition. Their food is just amazing and this is one of the reasons we keep on returning to this place.
Breakfasts and dinners are buffet style and students can help themselves with as much food as they need. Desserts are present as well 🙂
Within a five-minute walk, you can also find local tavernas serving traditional Mediterranean dishes in a quaint waterfront village.
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How to get to Evia Island retreat center
Evia is the second-largest Greek island and is conveniently located a 2.5-hour drive from Athens Airport. It's connected with the mainland through a bridge, therefore the island can be easily reached by car. No need to take a ferry.
Shared Minibus or taxi from Athens Airport
Once you book your flights, you will need to share your complete travel details on a Google Drive Excel Sheet. We will then arrange minibusses for you and the rest of the group.
The cost of the minibus depends on the number of students. Usually, it's around 40-45 €/person. The cost of a private taxi is around 120 € per person/trip.
The driver meets all students at the airport and brings them directly to the Evia Silence Retreat center.
Public buses and then a taxi
You can combine two public buses from Athens Airport and a taxi.
From the airport, take Express Bus X93 (6 euros) and get off at Liosion Intercity Bus Station. This ride will take about 45 minutes.
Walk to KTEL building (Intercity Bus Station) and find the bus that takes you to Aliveri, Evia. The ticket costs 12 euros and the ride will take 2,5 hours.
Ask the bus driver what time they will reach Aliveri town and send that time to us so that we can arrange your taxi from there to the retreat center (27 km away) as there is no other way to get there. This taxi will cost about 25 -30€/person.
Rent a car
Drive until you reach Agia Marina Harbor in the Marathonas area.
Take the ferry from Agia Marina Harbor to Nea Steira Harbor (port). Then drive about 24 km (30 minutes) until you reach the retreat center. The ferry costs person is 5 €/person and 15 €/for your car.
You can also drive to Eretria, take a ferry for 30 minutes and then drive another hour until you reach Evia Silence 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.
