Yoga Teacher Training Intensive at Frog Lotus Yoga






Suryalila Retreat Centre, Spain

Advanced Yoga Teachers Training
at Suryalila in Andalucia

June 8-22, 2012
150 Hours, Yoga Alliance Approved Certification Course.

Module: "Gita"

With Vidya Jacqueline Heisel, E-RYT 500, Founder of Frog Lotus Yoga and Director of Frog Lotus Yoga International Yoga Teacher Training Programs.

And Jennifer Yarro, E-RYT 500, Director of Frog Lotus Yoga Studio.

About The Training
This course will consist of two modules to make up an additional 300 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training to enable a teacher with an existing 200 Hour Training to be recognized at the 500 Hour level. We will be offering both modules "Sutra" and "Gita" once a year, and you may take them in any order. There is no time constraint. You can take both modules in one year or leave a year or more in between. Between the two parts we offer mentorship and help you to set and fulfill goals for further study and yoga related work.

This is a comprehensive Advanced Yoga Instructor training, designed in accordance with the 300 hour requirements for registration with Yoga Alliance. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate, which will enable you to register with Yoga Alliance, at the Advanced 500 Hour level simply by sending in a copy of your certificate.

This is a wonderful opportunity to advance your career, whilst enjoying the beautiful Spanish countryside, beaches and historical towns.

About the Retreat Center
Suryalila is very dear to Vidya's heart, since it is also her home and a dream come true. After many years of traveling and staying at countless other retreat centres, Vidya was inspired to manifest a perfect environment for her retreats, a place with really great aesthetics, comfortable accommodation, fantastic, super healthy food, impeccable customer service and a warm and inspiring team. With the help of her indomitable business partner and dear friend Peter Simmons (without whom this wouldn't have happened), close friend and chef Jorin Hawley and retreat manager extraordinaire Harry Djikshorn, Suryalila is now a reality and the realization of a magnificent vision.

Suryalila is a unique and beautiful old renovated olive farm, located near Arcos de la Frontera, deep in the heart of the lovely Andalucian countryside, in the south of Spain. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, with sweeping vistas of lakes and fields of sunflowers, the Centre is resplendent in the endless sunshine.

The residency buildings are charming, spacious and beautifully decorated with an exotic eastern flavor. There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas and plenty of cozy hang out spots. On your breaks you can relax by the inviting salt-water pool or sway in the hammocks in the olive grove, or take a dip in our natural creek.

There is free wireless internet available throughout the retreat centre, as well as an office area with a computer available for our guests to use.

The spacious Yoga room has many windows overlooking the surrounding countryside, a stunning hard wood floor and a balcony with a lovely view.

Surrounding Countryside
Andalucia is renowned for its wild natural beauty and nature reserves, as well as some of the best weather in Europe. Suryalila is only one hours drive from the fabulous city of Seville. Seville is famous for its wonderful, rambling old town, cathedral, enchanting Moorish palaces, flamenco and Tapas bars. Arcos de la Frontera, a Eunesco world heritage site, is an ancient town perched precariously on the edge of a cliff, just 15 minutes from the retreat centre. Gorgeous unspoiled white sand beaches around Cadiz, are found just 45 mins south of the centre, perfect for day trips.

Activities and Excursions
There are many fun outdoor activities in the area such as hiking, swimming in natural pools and lakes, climbing, horse riding and cycling as well as visits to beautiful beaches. There are also excursions to historical towns in the area, including Seville for site seeing, shopping, flamenco and Tapas. We will have two afternoons a week plus one full day free during the training to enjoy some leisure time.

Cost
Price includes accommodation, three wholesome vegetarian meals per day and tuition.
• Superior Double: 2, 300 Euros
• Standard Double: 2, 150 Euros
• Dorm (share with 3): 2, 000 Euros
• Dorm (share with 5): 1, 900 Euros

How to get there
Fly into Jerez de la Frontera or Seville. We can arrange a shuttle service to Suryalila for you. Suryalila is 45 mins from Jerez de la Frontera and one hour and ten minutes from Seville. You can arrive on April 15 or if you would prefer to arrive a day or two earlier and pay for the extra nights, that can be easily arranged. Please try to arrive before 8pm if possible.

Please let us know if you need driving directions.

Testimonials
From Teacher Training Course Graduates

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I feel absolutely blessed to have had the opportunity to do my yoga teacher training with Vidya from Frog Lotus Yoga. I can't imagine there is anyone else with as much knowledge, passion and dedication than Vidya who shared her experience and expertise with us with such grace and in such detail. The Yoga practice was incredibly inspirational and refreshing and each day she pulled something new out of the bag to challenge us. In short, the Frog Lotus Yoga teacher training retreats are nothing short of excellent and I will definitely do my 500 hour with Vidya... Can't wait and miss the practice immensely!

Hayley Menzies, London, UK

I underestimated the amount of work involved (even though it did say intensive!) but that only served me well as I left feeling so much more equipped than I had originally anticipated. The course layout builds well and eases you into each new step. The content is comprehensive and since finishing the course, I can't believe how much I have taken in. You will be inspired to open your heart and mind and try new ways of thinking that can only benefit you and those around you. I arrived for a physical practice and left having gained a far greater understanding of the not only the Asanas but a more open mind and a desire to explore spirituality in greater depth. Vidya has such a wealth of knowledge as well as an inspiring practice and dedication to yoga that you can't help but be inspired to follow. I really miss the morning meditation and daily practice but have continued to practice each morning equipped with a depth of knowledge I never had 2 months ago. Namaste!

Vicky Pitchers, Glasgow, Scotland. U.K.

For anyone who is even considering going to Frog Lotus Yoga, I would definitely recommend the teacher training program. If you keep an open mind and heart you won't believe how greatly it will effect your life. Vidya took a big city girl, whose life was full of chaos, and turned her into a true yogini. It wasn't by a pushy attititude, it was by kindness and true guidance. She gives you the tools and knowledge to better yourself both physically and emotionally. It is then up to you to absorb all the goodness that is around you. Thanks Vidya, you and your staff will forever be in my heart.

-Dana Robert, Chicago, IL.

Thank you so much for being such a wonderful influence on me. I can't thank you enough for supporting this life changing experience for me. Initially it was all about learning to teach yoga but I realized it is so much more. The awareness, clarity and intention to always move forward in life is a gift. The combination of the incredibly diverse and dynamic group that I was privileged to practice with as well as a wonderful dedicated teacher made for a phenomenal experienceI can't stop thinking about it, feeling, practicing yoga and smiling. Thank you! shanti, shanti, shanti, namaste,

Kristen Keuter, Binghamton, NY

All I can say a month post-course is: I wish I could be back there studying, bending and bonding! The course material is well-balanced, very well organized and exceedingly knowledgeably delivered. There is a very workable balance between discussion based learning, didactic teaching and self study. I left feeling equipped, confident and brimming with enthusiasm to embark on a new course in life as a yoga teacher. Vidya has a lovely warm personality and a twinkle in her eye which transforms the study and practice into medicine for the soul. A million thanks!

Biffy Neilson, Berkshire, UK

I had the time of my life and miss it every day! All you need is enthusiasm and a commitment to learn and with her wealth of experience, knowledge and patience, Vidya will forge you into a yoga teacher in no time at all! Vidya provides a great space for learning and transformation to occur; she is compassionate, always approachable, and crucially present. The course material is through and if you don't already, you will seriously know your stuff by the end of it. By the time you realize you have all the confidence and tools you need to teach yoga, you'll be smiling inside and out! I am now a very grateful yoga teacher!

Carl Faure , YogaWest, London, England

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