Villa Gaia is a magnificent open-architecture, Balinese-Modern-style home just minutes from Ubud - the artistic and cultural heart of Bali.
Overlooking spectacular views of beautiful terraced rice-fields and palm trees, stands a fabulous retreat home featuring luxurious open spaces.
The marble and teak Bali Villa has 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, full Western-standard kitchen, dining room, large screen TV room, full staff and beautiful infinity pool with decks galore and views to awe and soothe the soul. The view from Villa Gaia is quintessential Bali.
Swaying palms and lush fruit trees line the edges of terraced rice fields that extend into the distance. There is a private stairway with direct access to the Rice fields for wonderful morning walks.
Villa Gaia is situated in the most desirable location in Bali Ubud voted the friendliest town in Asia. The International Airport in Denpasar is just is 60 minutes from your front door.
Airport pickup can be arranged on request.
The Elemental Tantra Yoga Teacher Training approaches the ancient sciences of yoga and tantra through a course of the 5 elements. This 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is the first of it's kind.
During this training you will delve into the Alignment-Based Vinyasa Flow practice. Culminating in restorative postures, meditation and pranayama, this practice serves first to awaken the body and break-up stuck energy, and then to soften the mind and nurture your inner being. Uniting the masculine + feminine aspects of practice you will find freedom in movement, draw awareness from the mind to the heart, and allow insight to arise naturally.
During this training you will delve into the Alignment-Based Vinyasa Flow practice. Culminating in restorative postures, meditation and pranayama, this practice serves first to awaken the body and break-up stuck energy, and then to soften the mind and nurture your inner being. Uniting the masculine + feminine aspects of practice you will find freedom in movement, draw awareness from the mind to the heart, and allow insight to arise naturally.
In the earth element you will practice Din Acharya, daily ayurvedic self-care as you rise with the sun. You will learn about grounding asana practice, restorative, yin and classical tantric asanas. Guided massage practices will be offered, and connection to the earth as found in classical yogic texts + other traditions.
During the water element, you will still the waters of the mind with Buddhist yogas and meditation instruction from the Nyingma tradition. Enjoy daily practice of vinyasa flow, with an emphasis on the lunar quality and classical surya namaskar, deepening your knowledge of these asanas. You will will expand your practice of inversions learning how to float through your daily asana classes and posture clinics with grace.
You will learn to perform yogic fire rituals, study the bandhas and kumbhaka practices of yoga, and cultivate inner heat. The yoga will focus on strength and core, learning the art of power vinyasa sequencing and core work in a way that is aligned with classical yogic principles.
Journeying into the air element, you will rise with the practices of Sri Vidya, ascending into Shakta Tantra. Students receive instruction in rituals, learn to draw the Sri Yantra, uncover the mystery of this ancient diagram, and study the history of the tantra tradition. You will develop the art of intuitive teaching, learning how to teach yoga from a place of deep inspiration, and learn how to lead a truly spiritual yoga practice while maintaining impeccable alignment, cueing, and creativity. You will also explore incorporating other forms of sacred movement into our classes
Ending in the element of space, you will study the poetry of Kabir and meditate on emptiness. You will find what it means to discover your own practice, your own path, and your own truth as teachers, and as human beings.
The teacher training includes your delicious cuisine, accommodations and course manual.
Oct 2 - 30, 2022
