This transformational training is for those that have completed a 200-hour (level 1) YTT and are ready to evolve by taking this 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (level 2). This advanced training is an in-depth study of yoga postures, yoga philosophy, pranayama, kriyas, meditation, mantra, mythology and teaching techniques. Enabling you to teach with greater skill and more confidence.
Vision
Deeply rooted into the tradition of yoga, learning more about the ancient wisdom for your soul's evolution. This advanced 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali is an in-depth study of yoga postures, yoga philosophy, pranayama, kriyas, meditation, mantra, mythology and innate knowledge of functional anatomy. Enabling you to teach vinyasa yoga with precise skill and greater confidence.
Our vision is to create a safe space for you to open up in order to connect with your true self, so you can find your own unique voice with confidence! You will be encouraged with every word to not only speak up but roar! Encouraging you to build the courage necessary to be an inspiring yoga teacher passionately sharing from your heart!
We aim to inspire you to let go of limited beliefs. We believe those beliefs can only dim your full potential, and we want to help you help yourself re-pattern positive thinking. You will build confidence to step into your power, within your highest potential, you will inspire others to shine just as bright. By lifting others, we will rise together.
Discover Your Dharma in Our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
In our comprehensive 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, our primary focus is nurturing the teacher's voice and confidence to deliver inspiring and holistic classes to their students.
Embarking on the Personal Yoga Journey
The essence of yoga lies within us and our individual journeys. We delve deeply into the wisdom of ancient texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Gita, exploring their relevance in leading a purposeful and integrated life. This exploration guides us towards understanding our soul's purpose, our "dharma," and how we can contribute to the world.
Bringing Your Journey Onto the Mat
Transitioning from personal growth to becoming an effective teacher, we equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to occupy the teacher's seat.
Our training embraces the fusion of age-old wisdom with contemporary teaching methods. We incorporate the rich mythology of yoga into physical practice, intertwining ancient mantras and their significance in relation to yoga postures. You'll learn to seamlessly integrate pranayama techniques into your classes, enhancing the harmony between breath and movement.
Discover the art of mudras, an ancient practice for channeling prana within the body. Understand their meanings and incorporate them into the overarching themes of your classes.
The Three Pillar Method
Our unique Three Pillar Method empowers you to craft well-structured and themed classes. By the end of this training, you'll have a sequencing journal and a repertoire of 12-15 meticulously prepared classes with themes. You'll gain the confidence to design your sequences.
We'll delve into intelligent sequencing by breaking down the physical steps required for peak poses. You'll learn how to prepare the body for these challenging postures and how to facilitate a safe recovery afterward.
Exploring Asana Mythology
You'll immerse yourself in the stories, history, and meanings behind various yoga poses, allowing you to seamlessly weave mythology into your class sequences.
For example, we'll explore the mythology of Kartikeya, the god of war, tracing his journey to the peak pose of Pincha Mayurasana. This narrative carries a powerful message: the ego can be conquered. The theme centers on "Using the Wisdom of Your Ego," delving into the concepts of Asmita (ego) and the practice of Dhriti (patience).
Mantras and Pranayama
Mantras hold a significant place in traditional yoga practices, deeply intertwined with yoga's mythology and philosophy. You'll understand their origins, types, and how to incorporate them into your classes.
In addition, we'll explore Pranayama techniques, understanding their benefits and precautions. You'll gain insights into heating and cooling breathing practices and learn how to seamlessly integrate them into your sequencing for comprehensive class support.
Note: Hands-on assisting will be thoughtfully applied based on the group's proficiency levels.
Unlock your full potential and embark on your journey as you evolve into a confident and inspiring yoga teacher through our 300-Hour YTT program. Join us in the pursuit of enlightenment and transformation.
Curriculum of Study
This internationally accredited 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali is for anyone who has completed a foundational RYS 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and interested in becoming a 500 RYT, advancing their practice, deepening their knowledge, building their confidence, realizing their true potential, discovering their unique voice and connecting to their authentic self.
Advanced Asana - Peak Poses - Sequencing
Each day we start with a 2.5 hour Vinyasa style practice. The classes are themed with mythology of the asana poses, mantra, pranayama and meditations to complement.
The classes are intelligently sequenced for the peak pose of study for later on in the afternoon. Covering advanced asana, sequencing, modifications/precautions/variations and hands on assists.
Advanced Asana We Cover:
Natarajasana
Astavakrasana
Bakasana 3 ways
Koundinyasana
Handstands
Dropbacks/Chakrasana
Tittibhasana
Svarga Dvijasana, Bird of Paradise
Vasisthasana & Visvamitrasana
Kapinjalasana
Anatomical Alignment and Language
The study of the body is one of the most important aspects of yoga, as many students can relate to what they are experiencing through the body. We will cover:
Internal/external rotation;
Posterior/anterior tilt;
Extension/flexion; and
Dual Action.
Ground up cueing
Language ~Clear cues
Sequencing and Theming
Vinyasa Krama is used to sequence intelligently using the three pillar method. The wise progression of sequencing, which creates the foundation of the art and skill of Vinyasa. Vinyasa Krama used along with the three pillar method is the magic the teacher conducts when putting together a class, for an experience of union for the student as a whole. This is done with the three primary focuses of the physical, (Asana/peak poses, alignment, modifications, benefits, precautions, preparation, props, body parts need to be opened and countered.) Mental (Mantra, Dristhi, Mythology & Philosophy teachings.) & Energetic (Pranayama, Mudra, subtle anatomy & heartfelt connections.)
Here you will learn to sequence and theme with confidence;
Sequencing ~ Peak Pose, Body Part, Whole
Demoing in Class & Hands on Assists
Theming ~ Bhav, Intentions, Sankalpa
Timing your class
Surya Namaskar
Energetic Anatomy - Subtle Energy Body
In the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the definition of the Yogi, is to have awareness of the energy that runs through the spine. Hatha Yoga started as a “cleansing” of these energy channels in preparation to sit longer for meditation. This training we will study the subtle energy body by looking at where they originated from, study the flow of direction in the body and how to theme and sequence a class.
The Chakras (Vedic & Tantric Bija Mantras)
The Nadis
The Vayus
The Koshas & Three Bodies
Functional Anatomy
Human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs)
Energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis) *taught by Crystal
Anatomy and physiology along with its application to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns) *taught by both Crystal & Jazzy
Practical anatomical terminology that can be shared teaching to your students, developing your students' confidence that you are knowledgeable and gaining their trust that you do know what you are teaching
Modification options for common poses from easier to more challenging
Modification options for a few common injuries
Cues to keep bodies safe (to avoid injury)
Meditation
“The only way to get closer to God, is to be in stillness.”
Meditation is to integrate body, mind and spirit, it is the end game to the practices of yoga. The “union” or “yoking” of what yoga represents, is to unite with God. We use all the tools from Hatha Yoga teachings, the Yoga Sutras, Vedic texts and Itihaas to achieve this. By cleansing the body, the mind becomes clear, the space between thought elongates and there lies those moments of meditation. Learn to ground your own practice as well be confident to teach guided meditations;
Pranayama Techniques, Brahmari, Anuloma Viloma and Kapalabhati with Kumbhaka.
Mantra, simple repetition of Nirguna mantras and Bija’s.
Asana, moving the body in a flow state, pulsing movements into longer held yin postures.
Yoga Nidra ~ guided meditations, through the body, subtle energy and breathing.
Mudra meditations with mantra & breathing techniques.
Mudra
Mudras are an ancient way of moving pranic energy in the body. They are like a yogi’s gang sign to enhance a positive experience and vibe. There will be a selection of mudras to use in class to enhance the overall experience for your students to understand the depth of integration you bring to your class.
Ganesha Mudra, Sumukha, Abhaya, Jnana, Chin, Shakti, Hamsi, Namaskar, Anjali, Bhairava, Shiva, Uttharabodhi, Vishnu, Prana & Brahma Mudras.
Mantra
Mantra is a mystical energy bound to a series of sounds. Spiritual aspirants and saints have been using these sound sequences for thousands and thousands of years in their practices, and as a result these mantras have become highly charged. The vibration that is created in the body and which emanates from mantras stimulates and harmonizes one's subtle energy system. You will study how to learn, hold space and teach mantra, its importance and connection to the history of yoga. We cover mantras from the Vedas, Upanishads and Bhakti tradition. You will learn about the three primary styles of;
Bija Mantras ~ Seed Sounds; Om, So Ham, Hari Om, Sat Nam ect.
Saguna Mantras ~ Energy Currents outside of you; Shiva, Hanuma, Ganesha, Krishna, Kali.
Nirguna Mantras ~ Mantras to Higher Self; Om Anando hum, Om Aham Brahmasmi, Shanti Path ect.
Pranayama
Pranayamas are the breathing techniques that move the life force in the body. Prana means “vital life force,” the energy of all existence, that is within you and all around you. Ayama, means the extension, expansion and the pause. The different styles can bring heat or cooling to the body, along with uplifting expansiveness and grounding for the mind. You will learn how to use these techniques mindfully for your students as well as weave them in for your sequencing. These two forces work together, the mind finding its way to drop into spirit and the spirit finding its way to guide the mind. Pranayam is the bridge between the gap, it is the web of connection unifying both together.
The Yogic Breath - “Three Part Breath”
Sama Vritti & Square breathing “Same fluctuation”
Ujjayi - “Victorious Uprising of Energy”
Brahmari - “The Bumble Bee Breath”
Sithali - “The Cooling Breath”
Anuloma Viloma & Nadi Shodhana - “Alternate Nostril Breathing”
Chandra Bhedana - “Moon Piercing Breath”
Kapalabhati - “Shining Skulls Breath”
Bhastrika - “Bellows Breath”
Agni Sara & Nauli - “Fire Essence”
Surya Bhedana - “Cause to flow”
Breath of Joy - “Expanding life force”
Agni Prasana - “Breath of Fire”
Simha Mudra - “Lions Breath” “Kali’s Breath”
Dive Deep Into Yoga History and Philosophy
Philosophy and history are an integral part of this training, it sets the foundation of why and what we teach today. We will be going back to the Sanatana Dharma, the era of the Vedas and making our way through to where we are today. We will study in depth this history and how to bring them into our modern day teachings through mythology, mantra, pranayama, ceremony & introspection. The study will be of;
The Vedas ~ The 4 Aims of Life
The Upanishads ~ Internal Practices
The Itihasa ~ Mahabharata, Gita & Ramayana ~ Stories & Dharma
The Yoga Sutras ~ Medicine for the mind, Myth & Chanting
Tantra, Vedanta, Hatha Yoga, Gorakhnath, Yoga Upanishads & Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Philosophy is a system of principles for the conduct of life, or a system of beliefs. These philosophies help us to find a place of happiness in how we live and liberate us from suffering.
The main philosophy of yoga is simple: mind, body and spirit are all one and cannot be clearly separated. Yet there are a multitude of philosophical ideas developed by looking into the deeper dimensions of the body, mind and spirit. Some of them are;
Moksha - Attaining Enlightenment by lifting the ignorance of illusion.
The Law of Karma - Cause & Effect.
The Kleshas - The five causes of suffering.
The Yamas - The five restraints. (See Yoga Sutras).
The Niyamas - The five observances. (See Yoga Sutras).
The Gunas - The three Prakriti, (nature qualities) of our natural makeup.
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Balancing Sun & Moon energies through Kriyas.
The Bhagavad Gita - The Song of God to find union with God.
The Vedas - The Books of Eternal Knowledge and;
Tantra - Text of Mantra, Meditation, Yoga & Ritual.
Workshop Design
The best way to learn something is to teach it.
To create a good workshop you want to start with what INSPIRES YOU! This is the beginning step to any successful workshop. What lights you up with passion will flow into what you present and offer your students.
In the workshop design class, you will be asked to pull out what inspires you the most and with support, create your dream class to take home.
The Passion
The Layout
The Marketing
The Material
Create Your Own
Business Skills for Yogipreneurs
Taught by trainer Rachel
Exercises to cultivate courage to be vulnerable to have your own authenticity to be brought out and your passion to glow to make you uniquely stand out to shine.
Help getting specific and clear on your niche.
Guidance on how to attract your ideal students.
Creating content speaking to your ideal student, in a direct way that will resonate with the right people emotionally, versus trying to speak to too many people and scenarios at once which tends to do the opposite.
How to promote/market/advertise with emotional connection to connect to your ideal students heart strings to engage with you and want to book what you are offering.
Gaining confidence of your authentic style, message, words, voice on social media
How to have social media work for you, so you gain more exposure
Time to create content (photos, videos, write-ups) with direction and mentorship from Rachel & Jules
Website suggestions to improve
Advice teaching workshops, retreats & trainings
Clarity around setting your rates/prices/tuition
Building a yoga community locally and globally
Private coaching with Rachel to get clear on what your personal vision is and co-creating steps to begin doing it with support to help you successfully achieve what you dream to do.
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About The Host
Crystal
Crystal was raised by Yogis and trained in India. She is dedicated to her roots teaching the old Traditions and practices of yoga. Offering a powerful class in Asana with depth into Pranayama, Mantra & Mythology. Her bubbly personality and infectious laugh will have you stepping out of your comfort zone in a playful way, to discover yourself on your mat. Her classes will have you sweating, laughing and feeling energized! Crystals passion and heart for living and exploring shine through in everything she does.
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FAQ
Do I need to have complete a 200hr YTT to join this training?
Yes. This 300-hour YTT is a “Level 2” training. It is an advanced training designed for yoga teachers who have already completed a minimum of a 200-hour YTT. We ask that you come with an open mind and heart to fully immerse into this transformational experience.
What about medical care?
In the case of minor illnesses or injuries, there are a few medical clinics in the area and several international clinics closer to the airport and an international hospital. These clinics typically do not accept insurance (though you may be reimbursed through your insurance provider) and are relatively inexpensive. If situations require extreme medical emergency care, patients are evacuated to Singapore. Due to significant cost it is advisable to check this coverage is included on your medical plan.
Important warning
Due to the extreme nature of penalties in Indonesia we put an extra cautionary note, DO NOT bring any even “mild” drugs or narcotics into the country. Violators, even if they are not from Indonesia, are subject to life in a 3rd world prison and the death penalty, and the foreign governments can do very little about it: don’t take any risks.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, Travel Insurance (Required).
What's the weather like in Bali & Lombok?
Bali & Lombok are around 8 degrees south of the equator. So you can expect a tropical, warm and humid climate all year around.
There are two main distinctive seasons: Dry Season (April-October) and Rainy Season (November-March). The temperature is humid and generally 27-31 (77-88 F).
Should I arrive prior to the training?
This is entirely your choice. If you are travelling long distances, you may want to allow some extra time to get settled in and give your body the space to overcome jetlag. Depending on what you decide you will need to consider the Visa restrictions.
What kind of certification will I receive?
You will receive a 300 Hour Certificate of Completion from Exhale Yoga Retreats. You may use this certificate to apply for certification with Yoga Alliance after the training for your RYT 500.
Will I have free time?
Yes, You will have 1 day off per week that is free time to do what is most nourishing for you. You will also have meal times and breaks during each day of the training. The hotel is located surrounded by palm trees, just outside of the little town of Kuta Lombok. You can walk into town and explore or take a short shuttle ride to one of the amazing beaches near by.
What can I expect during this YTT
For one month, you will completely immerse yourself in the ancient arts of āsana, pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy. You will expand your heart, deepen your practice, and form bonds within and those around you that will last a lifetime. We will begin each day with a 2.5 hour practice including prānāyāma, meditation and āsana. The rest of the day will be spent learning from master teacher Crystal and the guest teachers sharing from their years of experience in fields on a variety of subjects–from āsana, to philosophy, to public speaking, to create the life and teacher you want for yourself. There will be a guest anatomy teacher that will share functional anatomy and how it relates to yoga and the body movements. There will be one day off per week for you to absorb the weeks teachings, relax, explore and do what is most nourishing for you. Our evening sessions will be candlelight yin with philosophy stories and some fun group activities that will have you smiling and feeling the love and magic in ways you never thought possible.