Yoga Teacher Training - Goa & Rishikesh, India
Tribe is renowned for the relaxed and easy going atmosphere cultivated by the teachers on all of our teacher training courses. The training is definitely challenging and requires a lot of dedication and focused study which we like to achieve with lightness, warmth and smiles all around.
Our trainings offer a down to earth presentation of authentic yoga teachings. Bringing ancient wisdom into a relevant and digestible format that students can easily understand and apply to both their practice and daily living.
With a comprehensive and practical approach we guide students to awaken their inner teacher as their main source of inspiration, guidance and wisdom for self practice and for teaching others.
  
Meditation Asana Adjustments For many this is an opportunity to practice yoga with like-minded people and professional teachers in a safe and supportive environment on a journey of self discovery and spiritual development regardless of flexibility, strength or yoga experience.
Some trainees attend the training because they hold a passion to become teachers whilst others attend because they want to challenge themselves to a month of yoga study and intensive practice. ******VIDEO******
** SLIDESHOWS & TESTOMONIES**
THE TEACHERS
On all trainings we have a dedicated and committed team of experienced yoga teachers who have been studying, practicing and sharing their practice with others for many years. Tribe teachers consider themselves to be quite progressive. They have naturally studied and practiced different styles of Hatha Yoga including Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar, Dynamic Yoga, Vinyasa Flow and kundalini. So Tribe offers you a fusion of asana, pranayama and meditation styles & techniques that together create a complete journey of both movement and stillness.
Our teachers work towards maintaining a safe and sacred space so that all participants experience a supportive and nurturing environment whereby each individual is free to express and explore themselves without judgment or expectation. Within our sacred space trainees learn and practice yoga techniques and disciplines of purification and transformation which can often lead to the release of deep seated physical and emotional tensions.
Trainings are suitable for yoga aspirants who are both emotionally and physically ready
for an intensive and challenging experience of themselves.
You will find that tears & laughter, joy & sadness, fears & loves are encouraged to be freely expressed throughout the month as the group is collectively guided to let go of the usual inhibitions and judgments
that often restrict our spiritual evolution.
 
The Syllabus Generally Includes:
The Syllabus Generally Includes:
*Philosophy...the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
*Yoga history and the different paths of yoga
*Yoga living and lifestyle
*Practice of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
*Yoga practice methodology
*Teaching skills
*Introduction to basic adjustments
*Structuring and Sequencing
*Yoga Nidra
*Anatomy and physiology
*The subtle body, Chakras and Nadis
*Kriyas
*Karma Yoga
*Basic principles of Ayurveda
*Acro Asana
*Healing & Massage sessions
*Chanting
*Establishing yourself as a yoga teacher
*Teaching Ethics
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Sunday to Friday
06-30 : Daily Reading,
Pranayama, Meditation,
Yoga Asana
10-00 : Breakfast.
11-00 : Lectures, Theory, Methodology,
Philosophy or Anatomy.
13-00 : Lunch Break.
15-30 : Group Work , Asana practice
Teaching skills, Adjustments
18-00 : Chanting, Meditation
or Self study. Saturday's Free Reading list & What to Bring |
THE YOGA
Self Practice
One of our main focuses is to guide you towards deepening into a strong self practice and a more yogic lifestyle. We facilitate a space whereby each person is invited to appreciate and nurture their own individuality, developing a self practice that reflects how and what one is feeling in each and every moment so that the sequencing of ones practice or teaching becomes more spontaneous and explorative.
Asana
In asana the sequencing for study and practice is based on a Modified Ashtanga Primary Series and Vinyasa Flow. To honor our varying abilities and limitations there are modifications to the traditional primary series asanas and introductions to a greater variety of asanas and sequencing taught under an umbrella of spiritual content and guidance. We feel that awareness is the fertile ground for transformation and the real essence of asana practice lies in connecting to the subtleties of the body, breath and mind. Instructions focus on leading the students into a deeper awareness, to feel and recognise what’s going on inside their bodies ....not just physically!
Moving through an asana practice is not the inhale 'do this' and exhale 'do that' experience of many mysore classes…this does little to enhance a students self development & progress. For this reason there are no mysore style asana classes on these teacher trainings.
The Tribe approach, which is transmitted to trainees is one of clear and effective instruction to increase awareness and sensitivity empowering students to deepen into a safe and beneficial practice.
The method we use in the asana practices and studies is inspired by 'Dynamic yoga ' as devised by Godfrey Devereux. The dynamic yoga method gives us a simplistic approach to the practice and understanding of some basic fundamentals applied during effective asana practice. Those fundamentals are:
1. A soft and passive core.
2. A stable foundation.
3. Expression of the bandhas.
4. Freedom of the breath.
Awareness and sensitivity act as the fertile ground on which the fundamentals can be cultivated.
Pranayama
The pranayama program includes a broad range of techniques that present a gradual yet deep exploration of the power of the breath. Pranayama can open the doors to the possibility of transcending physical and emotional blocks thereby accessing and connecting to the more subtle aspects of our being.
 Meditation
As part of the yoga practice schedule the meditation program is a reflection of the different styles of meditations that the teachers on the training personally practice, which depending on the teaching team may include Za-Zen, Anapasati (mindfulness of breathing), dynamic meditation and various styles of guided meditations.
Meditation can be quite challenging to western students who are not used to sitting for long periods in stillness so please consider this carefully if you wish to train with Tribe. Some meditations will be guided and some will be in silence.
All the meditations are an invitation to cultivate the awareness and stillness that is the hallmark of all spiritual practices. Philosophy
At Tribe the ancient teachings of the East are taught in a modern way suitable for the western mind so students can flourish in their practice and naturally gravitate to a more yogic lifestyle. We have no bias to any particular spiritual teachings and teach in a non-dogmatic way which embraces many spiritual traditions and paths.
We focus on The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to study the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga and illuminate our understanding of what yoga is and how to practice.
We like to think that the 'real' teachings come from all those who participate in the training discussing, sharing, exploring and debating yoga practice and yogic lifestyle in the many animated philosophy sessions that take place each week.
Other Practices include:
Kriyas, Chakra explorations, Chanting, Yoga Nidra and Acro-Partner Yoga   
Each student receives a training manual and is required to document discoveries, developments, studies and thoughts to be handed in for assessment at the end of the training. If you who have a passion to become a teacher this course provides a supportive arena to access your inner guru and build a strong foundation of confidence and skill which will allow you to teach clearly and precisely from your own experience. You will also develop the teaching skills and hands-on adjustment skills that allow you to become both a sensitive and competent teacher.
Certification
All trainees who successfully complete the course receive an internationally recognized 200hr yoga teacher certificate and are henseforth qualified to teach whatever style of yoga they love and practice. Holders of the Tribe teaching certificate can register with the Yoga Alliance and other yoga registries as a RYT (registered yoga teacher)
POST TRAINING SUPPORT & EDUCATION
Level 1 Teaching Assistant positions.
We invite TTC graduates to return to Tribe as karma yoga teaching assistants on other Tribe Level 1trainings. As a teaching assistant you have the opportunity to develop your adjustment & teaching skills.
Teaching assistants take on a leardship role in the student support groups guiding and assisting trainees through the TTC journey.
As well as assisting graduates can practice in TTC yoga classes and attend lectures
Tribe Teacher positions
Once you have completed a Tribe Level 2 TTC you are eligible to apply for a paid teaching posit on Level 1 TTC's Level 2 TTC discount
We love to see TTC graduates return to Tribe and continue their yoga education with the level 2 advanced studies. Level 1 graduates receive a 150 euros discount off the level 2 training fee.
Teaching Materials
All teaching materials from level 1 trainings are available on request at anytime . As we update and add to the teaching material used on Tribe trainings we periodically send out additions to the Tribe 'teaching kit' General support
The Tribe teaching team continue to offer their support and guidance to all TTC graduate. We are always available to council you in business, personal or yoga matters by email, phone or when possible in person. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
'Creative Sessions' where trainees can share their talents or skills with the group.
 
Song Circles Art Therapy Maybe you have something to share?STUDENT SUPPORT:
Teacher led support groups
Complimentary Massage or spiritual counseling session 
Teachers & students 'flying' at the beach
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS Tribe YTT Jan 2008 Goa, India
The Tribe yoga teacher training was an immensely powerful tool to self-study, healing, and understanding the mechanics of the body and the mind. I came to India wanting to deepen my knowledge of the roots of yoga, and was deeply inspired by the wealth of knowledge that I was given that extended far past any other studies that I had ever been of part of. Truthfully I did not know what to expect at all and am incredibly moved by the powerful support and generosity the teachers offered about their own life journeys in yoga and its counterparts. The program was the most dynamic because of the encouragement each person was given to find their own voice within yoga, their own unique voice and style, and the groundwork was set from the first day to transcend any rigid dogma and create an individual path. It was a wonderful wonderful experience and I am forever touched…Thank you!...love and namaste!!! Leah (U.S.A)
Trainees in Rishikesh Cafe 2010
Tribe YTT Feb 2010, Goa India
This course was all that i hoped that it would be, and all that it promised to be. I wanted a relaxed and in depth introduction to the many aspects of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, obviously a challenge to squeeze into a one month intro course, however i really feel that this was achieved. All aspects of the course revealed the dedication, devotion and care of the teachers to our learning and further progress and understanding of this bottomless sea of knowledge. It was like being safely descended into a scuba dive, slowly exploring the depths of Philosophy,Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Teaching, Chanting, Adjusting, and Yoga. My daily practise has continued and developed naturally as a result of this immersion. Even though i have been teaching yoga Asana in Bali for five years now I feel so much more confidant and grounded in my personal Yoga lifestyle and far more equipped to share what i feel and know of yoga. Many thanks to Scarlett, Sequoia, Raquel, Susie and Hamid. Namaste. Rhan (New Zealand)
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Anatomy Adjustments
WHY CHOOSE TRIBE?
It's fabulous that there are so many yoga schools offering teacher trainings but when the choice is so vast it can be difficult to know which training is right for you.
Many students find us via recommendations given by past graduates. As we approach our 20th TTC its amazing to think of the many teachers we have trained who are now sharing their love and passion for yoga all over the world.
Something that makes our trainings very special is the unique personalities of the teachers you study with. Tribe teachers are all fascinating individuals who each bring something different to the trainings. All have been living a yogic lifestyle for many years and express themselves in a way which often inspires students to make fundamental changes in how they see and live in the world.
Whilst we sometimes have Indian guest teachers we feel an international team of teacher's best serves the students by minimizing any cultural & language barriers.
The tribe training offers a great level of care and student support. This is a very personalised training whereby students and teachers are sharing space in a way that quickly establishes a beautiful group dynamic of trust and loving energy. When you come to Tribe you will inevitably feel comfortable and at ease. Then you will be able to truly explore yourself and move towards beneficial changes that open the doors for new experiences. The TTC experience is more than a course to become a yoga teacher. Our trainings give you the tools and understanding you need to live life in a full and more meaningful way.NEXT TRAINING DATES Please note all TTC's begin on a Sunday at 4pm with the opening ceremony
and end on a Friday 4 weeks later at 8 pm
| 2011/2012 | Location | Residential
Availability
| Non-Res
Availability | 20th Nov - 17th Dec
| Goa
| FULL |
| 8th Jan - 4th Feb
| Goa
| FULL
| Waiting List | 12th Feb - 10th Mar
| Rishikesh
| Apply | N/A | | 25th Nov - 21st Dec | Goa
| Apply | N/A | | 6th Jan - 1st Feb | Goa | Apply | N/A |
N/A= Not available
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FEES:
1500 Euros includes Tuition, Study Materials, Certification & Student support. DISCOUNTS
RISHIKESH 150 Euros discount available
ACCOMMODATION COSTS:
495 euros includes single occupancy and daily breakfast.
Residential Accommodation
Living together as a yogic community is considered an important and beneficial part of yoga training. As residents in the venue trainees experience a supportive environment conducive to intensive practice and deep inner exploration. For this reason we primarily offer residential spaces only. However if the venue accommodation becomes full non-residential spaces may become available (see below).
Early check-in:
Officially the check-in date and time for the venue is on the first day of the training, Sunday at 11am. The opening ceremony begins at 4pm. If you want to check in on an earlier day this may be possible.
Non-Residential Availability
If the venue accommodation beomes full non residential spaces will become available at which time students already signed up will have the option of switching to non residential.
Non Residential Options
GOA: There are guest houses, beach resorts and houses to rent in the area close to Whispering Lakes. Most accommodations in North Goa are small family run places that do not take advance booking. In general you need to arrive and look around for somewhere that suits your needs. Dont worry! we will assist you to find somewhere. North and south of the venue (5 minutes on a scooter or 20 mins walking down the beach) are the seaside villages of Arambol and Mandrem. Mandrem is a peaceful residential place to stay in comparison to Arambol which is a bit more lively & touristy.
Both Arambol and Mandrem have an extensive variety of accommodation choices…beach huts, guest houses, small hotels etc with room prices starting fromabout 400 rupees per day. There are also many private houses for rent (10,000-50,000 rupees).
Food
Daily Breakfast:
As much as possible a sattvic breakfast that supports spiritual practice will be served every day at 10am after the morning practice. Breakfast cost
Residents: Breakfast included in accommodation cost,
Non residents: 125 euros. Other Meals
Whether you are in Rishikesh or Goa the venue restaurant is open all day for snacks and meals. If you want to eat out there are many other restaurants and cafes local to the venues. Meals start from as little as 2 Euros
Rishikesh
Venue and Accommodation, Getting there,
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