Goa is, without a doubt, a paradise for beach and nature lovers.Goa has grown in popularity as a yoga destination thanks to its distinctive blend of the West and the East, where a laid-back vacation amidst nature’s bounty is combined with revitalizing yoga courses.
Teachers around the world settle here, give classes, and frequently create their practice philosophies.
Yoga on the beach is a unique and special experience; for some people, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Connecting with the earth and the elements authentically is one of the main advantages of practicing yoga on the beach. You may sink your toes into the sand, hear the waves, and feel the sea breeze on your skin as you practice. The level of union you can achieve by practicing yoga on the beach with the earth and elements surrounding you is unbelievably unique.
Why to choose Goa for your Yoga Teacher Training Course?
When you find a good spot in Goa it can very well be the perfect option for Yogis to relax and concentrate on their practice. Almost everything is nearby. The food choice is unbelievable. You will find everything that fulfills your desires. We offer everything from local fresh Indian food to real Germany Bakery. We have exotic fruit varieties from all over the world. Goa is so special that many people who love Yoga in India stay for the whole season, finding it hard to leave and even calling Goa “home”.
Why in Goa, Mandrem?
We love Mandrem and choose it for your Yoga Teacher Training in Goa for its perfect spot both at the beach and in the village. Its laid-back atmosphere guarantees for a great yoga experience and is supportive to a yogic and introspective living and learning experience. About 150 meters from the beach Shree Hari Yoga is situated in a guesthouse called Parvati Suits. It is the ideal location where students can both relax, train and practice yogic principles and lifestyle. We have a spacious rooftop terrace for our yoga classes and practices. And of course to enjoy and hang out while watching one of the most stunning sunsets Goa has to offer!
- It is located between Arambol and Ashvem in the north of Goa, it is both on the beach & in the village
- In beach walking distance to the beautiful beaches of Morjim, Ashvem and Arambol
- Only 21 km (13 miles) away from the capital Panaji in North Goa.
- Laid back and quiet atmosphere
- Only a 15min beach walk away from the famous sunset drum circle at Arambol beach
- The sparkling water and the isolated beach offers ample opportunities to enjoy this calm and soothing locality in peace
What is Hatha Yoga & What will you learn?
Hatha Yoga is the first and most ancient style of yoga. At its origin and for many centuries on, yoga did not have anything to do with physical postures: it was all about the deep study and understanding of the mind through meditation and ascetic practices.
The ancient sages and yogis started then to develop some seated postures that would help them to gain physical flexibility so that they could endure many many hours of seated meditation.
The classic text on Hatha Yoga (Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Svatmarama, written in the XV century) can be considered almost as an anthology of many Hatha texts combined. It includes fifteen primary postures (seated and non seated) as well as other additional postures, totalling 84 asanas. This is the first time we know of an asana being described as something other than a seated position. After all, the word asana means “to seat”, specifically a seat for meditation. 84 is a number used over and over again in spiritual practices, representing a connection between the individual practitioner and the universe.
Hatha Yoga is about balancing the body and mind. HA represents the sun and THA the moon. The practice of Hatha Yoga aims to join and balance these two energies. This is why, during our TTC, we give particular focus and importance to the practice of traditional Hatha Yoga; expect to move through a set of physical postures to warm up the body and circulate the energies, along with breathing techniques. You will be learning the traditional Surya Namaskar Hatha Yoga style and the different variations of it. You will also be practicing many other asana both standing and seated/reclining. These are typically practised more slowly and held for longer than a Vinyasa flow or Ashtanga class.
Other than asana, there are five more practices in Hatha Yoga that form the six limbs that you will be learning with us; they are: Shatkarma, Pranayama, Bandhas, Mudras and Samadhi. Lastly, during the “art of teaching” classes, you are going to learn the perfect alignment and all the variations of the main asana which are found in Hatha Yoga, through the expert guidance of lead teacher Hari ji.
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