at The Hilton Garden Inn in Matera
July 2-23 2010
Some spaces still available!
An amazing opportunity to enjoy the comfort of a luxurious hotel with full spa, gym and spacious deluxe rooms with wireless connectivity in an ancient and elegant southern Italy town with many nearby historical attractions. This lovely hotel is set in a gorgeous rural setting near the Eunesco Heritage town of Matera.
Double room : 2,950 Euros (share with one other participant)
Single room: 4,000 Euros
Cost: includes luxurious accommodation, meals and full tuition.
200 Hours, Yoga Alliance Approved Course
The course will be taught by Vidya Jacqueline Heisel E-RYT 500, Founder of Frog Lotus Yoga and Director of frog Lotus Yoga International Yoga Teacher Training Programs and assisted by Jennifer Yarro, Director of Frog Lotus Yoga Studio who teaches the Applied Anatomy portion of the training
On graduation from this course you will be a Certified Yoga Instructor. This is a comprehensive Yoga instructor training, designed in accordance with the 200 hour requirements for registration with Yoga Alliance. You will be qualified to teach Vinyasa Flow Yoga, otherwise known as Power Yoga.
About the Location
The Retreat will be held at The Hilton Garden Inn in Matera which is located in the countryside just 4km from the historic city center of Matera, the famous“Cittàdei Sassi”, proclaimed Unesco World Heritage since1993.The hotel is nestled in the softly rolling hills, in quiet beautiful gardens of 5 hectares, offering a breathtaking view of the inspiring and unbroken peace and tranquility. The hotel is located only 8km from the city of Altamura, 60km from both the Adriatic and the Ionic Coastlines and 45 min. from Bari International Airport.
The Hilton Garden Inn offers all the comforts you expect from a 4-star resort of International standard. All rooms are equipped with the award-winning Garden Sleep System and an ergonomic desk chair, as well as free high-speed Internet. There is a complimentary coffee and tea station, in the rooms, as well as a refrigerator. The room has air-conditioning, if desired.
Services
The Hotel has a wonderful Spa and Fitness Centre, which is a sanctuary of tranquility and profound relaxation, offering an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness center and 3 treatment rooms for massages and beauty treatments.
Activities and Excursions
To make the most of your free time and allow for individual flexibility, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from Matera city center.
There will be two free afternoons a week and full day off in the middle of the training for excursions and rest and recreation. We will be offering optional excursions to nearby beaches, towns and cultural places of interest in the area, for a moderate additional charge.
How to get there
Arrive on 2 July, preferably around lunchtime. Fly into Bari Airport, in the south of Italy.
The hotel does have a complimentary shuttle service but you may have to wait on arrival for others to arrive.
For more personalised pick-up times transport can be arranged.The cost is 40 € for an individual ride one way, 20 € for double occupancy ride one way, 13 € for triple occupancy ride one way. Closer to the time we can co-ordinate transport with your arrival times.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Outline
Intensive study and practice of Asanas (postures)
Assisting and modification of poses
History and Philosophy of Yoga
Meditation
Sanskrit names of yoga postures
Anatomy
Yogic diet
Pranayama
The Business of teaching Yoga
Class sequencing and planning
Practice teaching
Deepen and further your own yoga practice
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Schedule
6.30-7.00am Meditation
7.00-9am Yoga Practice
9-10am Breakfast
10am-1pm Training Session
1-3pm Lunch
3-6 pm Training Session
6-7 dinner
Required Books for the 200 Hour Yoga Instructor Training
(most available on www.Amazon.com)
Structural Yoga Therapy by Mukunda Stiles
Yoga The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long
Yoga:A Yoga Journal Book by Linda Sparrowe(paperback edition)
Inside the Yoga Sutras ** Reverend Jaganath Carrerra
**please read this book before coming.
A minimum of one year's regular yoga practice and reasonable competence is required to qualify for this Yoga Teacher Training Course. You are also required to be in good health, physically and mentally.
Testimonials from Teacher Training Course Graduates
Registration
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