THE ART OF TEACHING YOGA
200hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
Nico offers students a 200hr Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training program certified by Yoga Alliance (RYS 200). This training is a complete and progressive learning experience that deepens students’ knowledge and builds a solid foundation for a working yoga teacher, in each of these fields of study:
Anatomy & Physiology
Asana & Sequencing
Teaching Methodology
Pranayama & Meditation
History & Philosophy
Sanskrit Terminology & Mantra
Energetics
Ethics and The Business of Yoga
With a scope both deep and wide, this training program fosters the growth of both the student and teacher in you through ample exploratory, integrated learning, and practice teaching.
In this training, you will learn to artfully create a sequence and teach asana skillfully. Nico's mission is to prepare you to develop safe and sensible yoga classes for all levels of studentship. You will learn to accurately observe students’ bodies, assist them into optimally aligned asana through the use of words, basic hands-on adjustments, modifications and the use of props. An introduction to functional anatomy and physiology will form the basis for the study of asana and sequencing.
Nico believes in a deeper understanding of yoga and how to teach asana comes from a consistent commitment to your personal practice, and your practice will become a well-spring of resources and inspiration for you as a teacher. As such, asana, bio-mechanics and sequencing are at the core of this training. With Asana Labs and Practice Teaching sessions every day, you will deepen your knowledge of the biomechanics of yoga and develop communication skills to transmit this knowledge to your own students.
Daily schedule:
7:30-8:00 Opening, Meditation & Pranayama
8:00-10:00 Dynamic Asana Practice
10:00-12:00 Anatomy & Physiology Lectures
12:00-13:30 Lunch Break
13:30-14:30 Philosophy & Energetics Lectures
14:30-16:00 Teaching & Asana Lab
16:00-17:00 Restorative Closing Practice
Dates:
December 11 to 14, 2025
January 15 to 18, 2025
February 12 to 15, 2025
March 12 to 15, 2025
April 9 to 12, 2025
May 14 to 17, 20255 at Occitania Retreats in Toulouse
Located in the department of Haute-Garonne, one hour south west from Toulouse and its international airport, Château Rieucazé is nestled at the top of a hill, offering a breathtaking views of the mountain ranges of the Pyrenees.
This castle was built 3 years before the French Revolution, belonging to the family of Count Du Pac until 1960. The property is surrounded by a four hectare park designed under different themes: French-style, English-style, Exotic and Mediterranean gardens; a large pond where koi carp and swans swim, a heated salt water pool, a handmade mosaic Hammam and a large greenhouse that allows the preservation of exotic plants and delicate shrubs.
On the main house we can host up to 16 people in 8 rooms, some with private bathrooms.
Cost:
CHF 4,500
The cost of the training includes all classes, instructional manual and registration with Yoga Alliance as well as food and accommodation for the last weekend in Toulouse. What is not covered is the transportation to Toulouse and back.