Alicante
Spain
Life-changing 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training nestled in the mountains of Alicante, Spain.
What to expect
Alicante, a beautiful city in the heart of the Costa Blanca, is renowned for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and warm climate. What makes Alicante unique is its blend of ancient and modern culture, with landmarks like Santa Barbara Castle and the MARQ Archaeological Museum. Get certified in Alicante’s picturesque countryside, surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation. La Casa Shambala promotes self-discovery, community, and nature. The training is designed to help you connect with your inner self, explore new possibilities, and develop a deeper sense of awareness.
La Casa Shambala believes that by practicing yoga in a supportive and inclusive community, you can transform your life and find true happiness. You will experience a unique blend of energy and atmosphere that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and empowered to spread the yoga bliss with others.
Highlights
Breathtaking scenery of the beautiful Costa Blanca with both beaches and mountains!
Experienced Yoga Professionals guiding you to deepen your practice and develop the skills you need to become a successful yoga instructor or deepen your personal practice.
Enjoy a transformational experience with an intensive program designed to expand not only your yoga practice but also your mindset, helping you develop greater self-awareness, clarity, and inner peace.
All-Inclusive packages including an intensive yoga course, accommodation, healthy meals, and a welcoming community of like-minded individuals.
Take advantage of exceptional value for your money compared to other schools in Europe.
RYT200 certification upon completion, after which you are able to register as a yoga professional with Yoga Alliance.
Step into transformative bliss at our new Javea venue in Alicante, where nature becomes your guide. Immerse in a 200h yoga teacher training that transcends, surrounded by the beauty of the Mediterranean. Uncover your true potential in this soulful journey. Your transformation begins here. Welcome to serenity, growth, and a deeper connection.
Dates
November 22 – December 9, 2024
- March 20 – April 6, 2025
- May 8 – May 25, 2025
- June 5 – June 22, 2025
- July 3 – July 20, 2025
- August 13 – August 30, 2025
- September 5 – September 22, 2025
- November 13 – November 30, 2025
Program Details
Life-changing 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training nestled in the mountains of Alicante, Spain
Whether you are looking to deepen your practice or start a new career as a yoga teacher, Alicante, Spain is the perfect place to begin your journey. With its stunning coastline, warm Mediterranean climate, and rich cultural heritage, Alicante offers an ideal setting for yoga teacher training courses.
Alicante boasts a captivating blend of natural beauty and modern amenities.
More than a practice, this is a soulful expedition cultivating enduring connections. Embrace not just yoga but a vibrant community—a launching point for friendships destined to resonate through eternity. Your odyssey unfolds here, orchestrating a symphony of nature, transformation, and everlasting connections.
During your 18-day transformative journey, enjoy the power of now through nourishing meals that complement your growth. It’s a moment to grow, learn, connect, and savor each experience. Join us in Alicante as we harmonize the beauty of nature, the essence of transformation, and the lifetime connections.
Venue Details
Biovives, Alicante-Spain
Nestled in the serene countryside of Alicante, Biovives is a unique retreat born from a decade-long reconstruction journey involving over a hundred individuals. Extending over 9500m2, this rustic estate integrates bioconstruction and permaculture principles, offering a transformative experience centered around self-discovery and eco-conscious living. Guests can explore organic gardens, the fruit orchard, enjoy outdoor adventures like hikes, and take in breathtaking views of Alicante’s countryside. Biovives is a sanctuary for holistic retreats, promoting wellness, sustainability, and a deep connection with nature and oneself.
Accommodation / Package Options
Discover our YTTC in Alicante, where nature’s tranquility embraces you. Explore two stunning national parks: “Parque Natural El Hondo,” a biodiverse wetland sanctuary, and “Salinas de Santa Pola,” home to picturesque salt flats and diverse birdlife.
Our spacious 69 m² yoga studio offers the perfect setting for your practice, surrounded by the serenity of Alicante’s natural beauty.
Choose from three different packages tailored to your preferences and immerse yourself in a rejuvenating experience amidst Alicante’s pristine nature and exquisite beaches.
3 Bed Dorm
€ 1499 EUR
This room has one bunk beds and 1 single bed, fan with Shared Bathroom, room size 11mt2
Food
La Casa Shambala will offer you a healthy vegetarian/vegan diet for this training.
Our menus are created to promote spiritual, mental, and physical health that aligns with the philosophy we practice .
The yogic diet is based on the yoga principles of purity (sattva), nonviolence (ahimsa), and balanced living.
Based in the concept of “Ahimsa” which carries the principle of not causing harm to any living being, we offer a diet that is vegetarian, following the main concept of Macrobiotic and Ayurveda (tridoshic dishes) diet, with a balance of pure fresh fruit, vegetables, cooked whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, using a combination of both raw and cooked foods.
Day by day, we offer a menu that is designed in such a way that you receive the necessary amount of protein, minerals and carbohydrates that accompany your nutritional needs during training. Making food our medicine, and thinking of our medicine as our food.
You will receive three delicious meals per day (not included on the two days off), to nourish and increase physical and mental vitality making it easier to experience clarity, lightness and peace of mind.
The quality of the diet you receive while training is of vital importance to us, which is why we acquire true and locally sourced ingredients combined in very carefully thought-out recipes cooked with love and care, so that you can detoxify the body in a paced manner during your YTTC process and with that peel another layer back to our true-selves .
Allergies, intolerances or special diet? Let us know, we will be happy to cater the perfect menu for you!
Namaste
Program and Itinerary
This curriculum and philosophy are focused on traditional Hatha yoga. As you will learn during the course, Hatha yoga is a way of approaching life, and the asana practice is only one of the eight limbs of the Hatha philosophy. You will learn how to integrate the empathetic and spiritual practice of Hatha into your life, learning how to exist in the spiritual world and the modern-day world we are all accustomed to. Vinyasa is a more modern form of yoga that comes from the Hatha Asana practice. Vinyasa focuses on using breath with movement, harmonizing each movement in the yoga flow with an inhale or an exhale. No two vinyasa classes are the same and we will teach you how to sequence beautiful Vinyasa flows that will embody your unique teaching style.
Besides teaching the Hatha philosophy: this course also puts a focus on teaching traditional Ayurveda; the Ayurvedic diet, learning about your Ayurvedic profile (the doshas), using Ayurveda for preventative health and wellness. As a yoga teacher, it’s important to understand human anatomy and how yoga influences our bodies on an anatomical level, our course teaches anatomy from its more traditional biological standpoint as well as the conjunction between yogic philosophy and biological principles.
This training is a great mix of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga to teach unification, strong foundations, good alignment as well as moving through posture and breathing.
Not only that, this teacher training includes teaching breathwork and meditation. You can add massages, acupuncture, Tibetan bells, and other healing experiences in your free time at an additional cost and La Casa Shambala encourages you to bring instruments to play during evening Kirtan. Upon completion of this program, you will be a certified yoga instructor.
La Casa Shambala’s methods of teaching are interactive, focusing on a fully immersive yoga experience, teaching, and group dynamics. This course includes methods of reflective self-analysis as well as a proper diet. All in a lovely, private Thai-style home.
This will allow you to enjoy and evolve in the perfect environment for your study. Whether you are just starting your journey or if you are a student who is already teaching and wants to deepen your knowledge, this course is perfect. La Casa Shambala prides itself on teaching strong foundations. Per Yoga Alliance required guidelines, this course will cover:
Techniques, Training, and Practice: 75 hours
Asana
- Historical context
- Poses specific to RYS’s lineage—must include sukhasana and savasana Complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect safely Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications
- Complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect safely Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications
Pratorinayama & Subtle Body
- Historical context
- Effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations
- Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations
- Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, among others
- Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus
- Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, among others
- Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus
Meditation
- Key meditation terms Meditation methods by lineage
- Meditation methods by lineage
- Ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice
- Chanting, mantras, and mudras
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: 30 hours
Anatomy
Skeletal system, incl.:
- Major bones
- Types of joints
- Major muscles involved in asana
- Types of muscle contraction
Physiology
- Nervous system, incl. ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection
- Cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice
- Respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs voluntary breath, how air enters and leaves body
Biomechanics
- Types of joint movements
- Joint stabilization
- Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations Contraindications, misalignments, adaptations
YOGA HUMANITIES: 30 Hours
History
- Term ‘yoga’
- School’s lineage, style, and methodology
- Dates and key ideas such as the Vedas, Vedanta, Hatha, Colonial, Modern
Philosophy
- Definition of yoga and key terms
- Relationship between asana, pranayama, meditation per school’s approach
- Familiarity w/ major yogic texts (i.e., Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
- Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice
Ethics
- Awareness of Yoga Sutras or similar yogic ethical precepts
- Relationship to Yoga Alliance Ethical Commitment including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, and Equity Position Statement
- Comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga Accountability measures
- Self-reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching
PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS: 50 hours
Teaching Methodology
- Sequencing
- Pace
- Environment
- Cueing (verbal, visual, physical)
- Class management
Professional Development
- Yoga-related professional organizations, including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process
- Ethical Commitment, including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct and Equity Position Statement
- Lifetime of learning and continuing education
- General professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, cleanliness Marketing and promotion
- Liability insurance, waivers, invoicing
Practicum (Practice Teaching)
- Knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies
- Mentorship component, incl. apprenticeship, feedback
What’s Included:
Daily Schedule:
- 07:00 – 08:00 Kriya / Chanting / Meditation / Pranayama
- 08:00 – 09:30 Asana Practice - Hatha / Vinyasa
- 09:30 – 10:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 – 13:30 Philosophy / Anatomy / Teaching Methodology
- 13:30 – 15:30 Lunch & Rest
- 15:30 – 17:30 Asana Clinic
- 17:30 – 18:30 Yin / Restorative Yoga
- 18:30 – 19:30 Dinner
- 19:30 – 20:30 Self-Study
Please note that this schedule is an example only and is subject to change.
What's Not Included:
- Visa, flights, excursions, spa treatments, meals on days off (2 days), transportation on departure, covid test.
Location info
general info about the area
Santa Fe, nestled within Alicante, Spain, is a vibrant neighborhood teeming with attractions to suit every taste. Explore its streets and discover charming cafes, tapas bars, and restaurants offering delectable Spanish cuisine. Nearby, you’ll find stunning beaches like Postiguet Beach, where you can soak up the sun and enjoy a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean Sea. For those in search of retail therapy, the area boasts a variety of shopping options, from boutique shops to active markets, where you can find unique souvenirs and local treasures.
How to get there (incl pickup info)
- There is a free pickup from Alicante airport around noon on the arrival day.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Packing List
Pack Your Bags!
As we prepare for our upcoming yoga adventure, I wish to provide you with an exclusive packing checklist to ensure your journey is both delightful and well-equipped:
- Attire: Prioritize light and airy clothing, encompassing comfortable tops, shorts, and leggings, curated for our invigorating practice sessions.
- White Elegance: Don’t overlook your radiant whites, essential for our grand closing ceremony, an event of grace and unity.
- Footwear: Opt for sandals and flip-flops, designed for easy on-and-off, as our practice areas will encourage a barefoot experience in the shalas.
- Evening Comfort: Remember to include long-sleeved attire for the evenings and early mornings, where a little extra coverage may be appreciated.
- A compact towel comes to the rescue during out-shala practice sessions, combatting perspiration and ensuring your comfort.
- Additional Towel: To relax by the pool and for the free days at the beach.
- Sun-Care Essentials: Protect yourself from the sun by using sunscreen, after-sun products, and eco-friendly insect repellent to maintain the peacefulness of our natural environment.
- Toiletry Considerations: Remember to bring Eco-conscious products because the venue has an ecological way to clean the water.
- Complete your ensemble with a stylish cup or hat.
- Hydration Harmony: Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, both in practice and beyond.
- Personal Provisions: Kindly remember to carry any necessary personal medications and feminine hygiene items, as we do not provide pharmaceuticals or medical supplies.
Additional Recommendations:
- Pack repellent for possible mosquito encounters.
- Be prepared for sunny days with after-sun cream.
- Soothe post-yoga muscle tension with specialized creams.
Should you have inquiries or require assistance, please feel free to reach out. We stand ready to ensure that your yoga experience is both enriching and unforgettable.
Weather
Alicante, Spain, enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. Summer temperatures can reach highs of 30-35°C (86-95°F), while winters remain mild, rarely dropping below 10°C (50°F). With over 300 days of sunshine annually, Alicante is perfect for beach lovers and outdoor activities year-round.
Join Us in Spain
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and ancient wisdom through the powerful path of yoga. Find your power and guide others to ignite their fires so we can brighten up our world in unity.
