Do you want to do what you love?
Are you ready to deepen your yoga practice?
Learn how to teach yoga and share your passion for yoga?
Join our multi style Yoga Alliance® 200-hour Viva La Vida Yoga Teacher Training Program in Andalusia, Spain
Hatha, Vinyasa & Yin Yoga
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Our InnerPower™ Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive, internationally recognized YTT program.
Our InnerPower™ Yin & Yang Yoga training method is unique as we do not limit it to one yoga style or blend of styles. Instead, it connects the philosophy of Yoga and Taoist Yoga (TCM).
We train you by presenting you everything you will need to know in order to practice and teach your own unique style of yoga to anyone.
Our primary goal is to cultivate a strong, safe, and strong foundation for yourself and to be able to teach confidently and safely to others.
We focus extra on practical learning and experiencing.
CREATE YOUR OWN YOGA
We believe that you need to create your own yoga.
To understand the various yoga styles and philosophies.
To work with what resonates and works for you.
We’ll give you a solid basis and inspire you to find your own teaching voice.
Over the last few years, we have trained people from over 25 different countries.
Our Viva La Vida’s Yoga Training has developed some outstanding, creative, and passionate yoga teachers who were ready and confident to teach upon graduation, and who have launched some remarkable projects.
Our three-week intensive Yoga Teacher Training in Spain is a fully comprehensive, profoundly life-transforming experience.
The lead teachers Jane & Ilse have together more than 35 years Yoga experience
Over 25 Nationalities. People from all over the world participate in our trainings and retreats
About 250 Yoga teachers trained & supervised
The past 6 years circa 700 international yogis participated in our retreats and trainings
The training is passionately, and skilfully, led by Ilse-Marie Sobering, Jane Bakx & additional guest teachers. All experienced Senior Yoga Teachers.
The Yoga Alliance® 200-hour InnerPower™ Yoga Training Course is a professional,down to earth, comprehensive, well-organized, and highly effective program.
For most people, an intensive Yoga Teacher Training is a profoundly transformational and life-affirming journey.
We work with small groups up to a max of 20 students. Therefore, we can give personal attention to all our trainees. Each trainee has a personal mentor to guide them on their inward journey.
There will be private sessions with your mentor weekly and whenever you feel you would like to have a talk. You can discuss questions or doubts with your personal mentor.
Our Yoga Teacher Training Program is registered with Yoga Alliance® USA and provides the most widely recognized yoga teacher certification credentials in the world.
Yoga Alliance® is an international body that sets international standards for Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Our 200-hour training program meets the required standards for a foundational 200 hours of study.
Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students will receive a certificate affiliated with Yoga Alliance.
Registration with Yoga Alliance® provides a globally recognized credential.
You may register with them on qualification.
Whether or not you register with Yoga Alliance® you will still be the holder of an international certification to teach Yoga.
“A wonderful experience” |
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| This was my first TTC, and I must say I loved every minute of it.. the teachers were great, each with her own style. We learned so much, both theoretically and practically, with a lot of practical exercises, done outside in nature when the weather permitted. Learning about adjustments, how to teach (we started practicing “teaching” our fellow participants very early on), anatomy, things to watch out for, etc.
The location was lovely, surrounded by mountains, the facilities and accommodations were really nice as well, the vegan food prepared by the kind-hearted chef was always tasty and nutritious, who had to work hard to prepare so much food for 18 to 20 people, 2 times a day for 3 weeks! And last but not least, all the participants, including the teachers, host, and chef, were so lovely and friendly, with open-hearts, compassionate and just beautiful souls! I love each and every one of them. One of the best experience of my life.. thank you all for this, and with the best of wishes.. |
The amount of care the teachers gave us was incredible, and they continue to support us to this day. I often think back on this YTT with fond memories.
The training has everything you could ask for – teaching practice from day one, lots of knowledge building, passionate teachers, wonderful people, delicious food, amazing location.
I would recommend this YTT to anyone in a heartbeat.
Dear Ilse, Jane, and Hannah,
Thank you so much for a life-changing 3 weeks. I learned so much about yoga, myself and women:)
it was an intense experience and one that I will always treasure.
Keep spreading the love!
Paul
Thank you for this amazing experience! It was such a scary and big step for me to take this course, but right from the start I knew this course would fit me.
Lovely people, lovely location.
So happy and thanks again for everything!
I really enjoyed it. It was very special!
What else?
Come and discover for yourself!
Every single thing in this course was beautifully planned out and absolutely amazing!
The location was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to, the mountains, the house, the pool…just wonderful.
We had delicious food 3 times a day from a very talented cook.
The program was definitely intense but very well thought out and we also had some free time to relax.
We learned a lot about yoga in classes but also had a lot of practical experiences and chances to learn more about ourselves.
And probably the most beautiful thing: The people there! So many like minded gentle people you can have the most amazing conversations with and learn a lot from. I am incredibly grateful for every day I spent there 🙂
Teachers are passionate, the place is magic, the food amazing, the energy always positive.
When I first arrived my mind was full of expectations, when I left my body was stronger and my heart was full of unconditional and universal Love.
I really recommend this teacher training course to everybody, it will change your life!
Dear Ilse, Hannah and Jane,
Thank you so much for this amazing experience!
I really felt this training was the right one for me. Such a loving and warm atmosphere, nice and inspiring teachers, and a beautiful accommodation & surroundings.
I am lucky to have met such lovely people.
Kisses & hugs,
Sanne
Ilse the owner put so much love to it.
I was there for the yoga teacher training course for 3 weeks.We learned so much from Ilse, Hannah and Jane.
All 3 of them are amazing teachers.
I enjoyed all their classes. We also had some really cool special workshops. Example walking meditation in a beautiful mountain, sound journey, acro yoga, etc.
The food was fresh, vegetarian, and really delicious. We had 2 amazing private chefs.
The location was absolutely beautiful surrounded by mountains and nature. The yoga shala we spent most of our time was gorgeous. The accommodation was very nice and clean.
I loved every single minute of it.
I highly recommend Viva La Vida ❤ I have so much love for them ❤ Very special concept ????
Dear Teachers,
3 amazing teaxhers, 15 beautiful yogis… that makes firework ! Thanks for all the help, for the uplifting words, tips and good vibes.
It was a long difficult road for me but the experience was fantastic..
Muchas Gracias!!
We have carefully selected a few stunning Andalusian fincas for our retreats, courses and for our yoga teacher training.
For the TTC 200 hour we work with two charming locations.
The two locations have breathtaking views over the mountains, lake, and ocean. Are you a hiking fan? From both fincas you can do several magnificent hikes.
Small whitewashed Casas and casitas in a mountain hamlet, with a rustic on-site bar and pool, surrounded by birds, bougainvillea and breathtaking views.
It’s a steep climb through olive groves to reach the hamlet of El Cañuelo. Perched high in the mountains, with clear views to the 25 km-distant Med, it’s a wonderful place, and the nice holiday homes with their terraces merge charmingly into the traditional village; Rafael the goatherd’s house is opposite.
The cute houses are not very luxurious, but El Cañuelo is as authentically Andaluz as it gets. It has a lot of charm.
Step outside and you’re in a bird-sung world of bougainvillea and sunshine: take to the village trail, explore the nearby markets or drink in the spectacular views.
There is a bar in El Cañuelo that we can use during our stay. The bar has spacious outdoor terracing with spectacular views. Indoors there is space for several tables and there are two fireplaces for winter use.
Swimming pool
The swimming pool, called locally the ‘Mickey Mouse’ because of its shape, is 7 x 7 meters with the two small ‘ears’ one with a depth of 90cms and the other about 15cm. The main pool is 2m at its deepest point. The Bar and location have WIFI.
The Yoga Shala
There is a beautiful, recently refurbished, spacious Yoga Shala. It has big windows with a lot of light coming into the room.
Furthermore there are several platforms/ terraces where we can do the yoga outside if the weather permits it.
Our Teacher Training is an opportunity to transform how you relate to the world.
For many people a Yoga Teacher Training becomes a highlight in their life and an important turning point. Often it is the beginning of a new life adventure. Immerse yourself in yoga study, find your path, and make friends for life.
Sunrise yoga and meditation
You will wake up with a cup of tea and some fruit and enjoy the beautiful view over the mountains.
We will start the day with a morning meditation.
Afterwards we continue with an energetic vinyasa practice.
Hit the books
10 AM – Following breakfast, we dig deep into the training, learning about yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, anatomy, physiology and more.
Teaching & practicing
2 PM – After the lunch we will focus more on the practical teaching itself. You will get sessions on various yoga styles, how to teach and on alignment. You will practice teaching in small groups.
We will discuss the basics of teaching – learning about various poses, the muscles they open, breath work, and how to help students in and out of the pose. During the afternoon sessions we will as well focus on the business aspect of yoga. With help of our teachers you will create a plan for your yoga career.
Afternoon relaxing practice
5:30 PM – We wind down our day with a relaxed yoga practice, stretching into delicious Yin and Restorative poses.
Evening meditation /workshop or movie night
8 PM – After dinner it’s time to relax and find your center with our daily meditation practice or a special workshop. Some nights we will have a movie night and show a nice documentary.
07.00 – 07.30 –Morning tea and fruit
07.30 – 08.30 –Meditation & Pranayama
08.30 – 10.00 –Morning Yoga Practice
10.00 – 11.00 –Breakfast & Break
11.00 – 13.30 –Morning Classroom sessions
13.30 – 14.30 – Lunch/ break/homework
15.30 – 19.00 – Afternoon Sessions including Teaching
17:30 – 19:00- Afternoon practice (Yin/ Restorative)
19.00 – 20.00 – Dinner
20.00 – Free time//homework or special evening session
This is an example of the daily schedule, please note times may change slightly.
Our curriculum includes the following:
Students will learn postures and teach an asana practice – through a multitude of lectures, discussions, reading assignments, writing assignments, posture exploration, teaching exercises, posture sequencing, and class development.
During the 200 hours 22-day immersion Yoga Teacher training we establish a steady rhythm of study, classes, practice, and rest over the course of the three weeks.
The foundation course is designed to establish any serious practitioner and teacher in the principles and practices of yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness, meditation, yang styles of yoga like hatha yoga and vinyasa, and yin yoga.
During our Viva La Vida Intensive Training Course you will gain a working knowledge of the following things:
We have more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications.
We will have special working sessions on how to start your teaching career. You will go home with a plan and with useful advice on how to market yourself. We will discuss possible business opportunities and we will help you with ideas on how to create a website and how to use video, blogs, and social media. Furthermore we offer the opportunity to gain work experience by helping with our courses and retreats.
You will be able to:
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We will do a session on the art of QiGong. We will discuss the benefits, practice some of the basic posture and the breathing techniques. We will explain how you can integrate these movements in your own class.
We will introduce kids yoga in this fun workshop. You will learn how to approach kids and how to make a class plan for different ages.
You will learn some interactive games and meditations/breathing techniques that are suitable for kids.
We will take you on a walking meditation / silent walk. On top of a beautiful mountain we will do yoga. You will as well learn how to do this with your own groups.
We will do a workshop on how to adjust yoga classes for people that are pregnant and how to adjust poses for people that are older or have certain issues.
We will do a special session on some poses that you can do with a partner or in a group.
You can join a very special sound journey with Tibetan and crystal bowls. During the session you will learn more about the sounds, the different type of bowls, the gong and other instruments. Learn more about the power of sound and how it moves emotions, toxins out of your body.
+ get tips how you can use bells or bowls during your own classes.
Learn how you can integrate essential oils in your yoga classes.
We will discuss the use of essential oils in a yoga class: the benefits, which oils to use and how to apply.
We will introduce you to the special world of Kundalini.
You learn about the benefits, the main mantras, and we will practice some kriyas.
We willdo a dynamic Osho meditation.
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Ilse-Marie is hosting the training together with Jane Bakx. Both are senior international yoga teachers (E-RYT500 registered by Yoga Alliance). They both have been practicing and teaching Yoga for many years. Jane is an expert in anatomy and alignment and knows how to animate people to discover the human body.
Ilse-Marie dida lot of courses/workshops /classes on Yoga. Ilse-Marie is very passionate about Eastern philosophy and the energetic body. She studied yoga philosophy, mIndfulness, Taoist yoga, and Traditional Chinese Medicine with Qigong (TCM) and Energy Medicine.
Furhermore we work additionaly with other specialised teachers that give specific workshops.
Founders of Viva La Vida, InnerPower Yoga & the Yoga Nidra Method RadiantPeace and an experienced international Yoga Teacher.
Ilse did several teacher training courses. The advanced 300-hour course she did in an Ashram in India. She is skilled in various yoga styles and over the years has created her own style by mixing various styles of yoga. She is teaching yoga, meditation, and coaching courses in three languages to beginners, advanced students, seniors and children. She is organizing retreats and courses, gives (master) classes and workshops.
Ilse has a great passion for yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and healthy nutrition. Yoga & meditation had a big impact on her own life. Ilse-Marie: “I live a lot more in the present moment, I can handle stress better and I enjoy the small things in life a lot more. Yoga is for me this still point is this fast-changing world.
I have also realized what is important to me and how I can make a positive contribution in my own way. Teaching gives me a lot of energy and I think it’s great to see what positive effect it has on people.
It is beautiful to share your knowledge with others and to do what you really love.
Jane is a senior international yoga teacher from the Netherlands. She lived in Amsterdam for most of her life and worked as a producer in advertising. She practiced yoga for over 15 years and has been teaching for a few years. After her two yoga teacher training courses (both in India), she decided to leave her job in advertising and follow her heart and passion for yoga full time. Since then, she has been teaching and traveling around the world and also organizes retreats. She mainly practices Vinyasa and Yin yoga herself and sometimes also Ashtanga.
To Jane yoga is all about making a connection with yourself; with your body, mind, and heart. Through yoga, you learn to listen more to your body. The focus in Jane’s classes is mainly on making that connection to yourself and at the same time getting more flexible and strong.
EXTRA ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS/ACTIVITIES LiKE: ( they will vary per training:
You can book the shared transfer with us for 30 euros per ride.We are situated around an hour from the airport of Malaga.
The shared transfer will leave the airport/ city on the starting day around 12:00.14:00 PM. If you arrive after this time we can arrange for you a private transfer. Costs will be around 70 euros for a private transfer.
Checking in is possible from 13:30. We will start with a lunch and introduction ceremony.
The check out on the last day is around 12:30. The transfer leaves around 13:00 back to the airport and/or Malaga city.
You can buy a cheap flight via Transavia, Ryanair, Easyjet, Vueling. Best to book two single tickets.
Go to the registration formWe have two different locations.
Both are very close to the beautiful whitewashed Andalusian village of Periana.
Both locations have a stunning and spacious yoga shala and a big pool.
Depending on the location we offer different room types.
You will have three delicious organic meals daily and you can use all the retreat center facilities.
Price for 22 days for the training, accommodation ( 21 nights), and food: starts from 2995 (depending on the accommodation) euro for a shared twin room. Look at the specific dates for the various room options!
We stay in the little hamlet of Cañuelo. We can have a maximum of 20 participants there.
At this location we have several nice and rustic houses available to stay.
We have houses with one bedroom, houses with two bedrooms and houses with 4 or 6 bedrooms. The houses are authentic Andaluz style cottages with beautiful views.
All have one or more bathrooms, a living area, kitchen, and a terrace.
Options
.Reservation and payments:
To reserve your spot we ask you to pay a nonrefundable deposit of 300 euros. The rest you can pay 6 weeks before the training begins.
If you like to pay in parts, that is possible as well. Please contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Book your Yoga Teacher traininGDo you want to deepen your yoga practice?
Do you want to be a yoga teacher?
Do you want to develop yourself further?
Our training is not only for those who want to become a teacher but for everyone who wants to develop further.
It is suitable for everyone who wants to dedicate themselves to deepening his or her yoga path and the personal development that comes with it.
It is certainly not necessary that you can bend like an elastic or meditate for hours long.
Are you willing to dive into the depth, to transform, and to open yourself up for life? These are the most important things to participate in our program.
It is desirable that you have attended yoga classes for some time (at least a year).
You need to be in good health both physically and mentally. Injuries can be accommodated.
Please email us if you are not sure about your physical or mental abilities: **@in************.eu
You are required to attend all sessions (unless ill) and participate in all exercises. We ask you to be on time. There will be on-going quizzes throughout the training on the material covered.
You will be required to teach a 75 minute Hatha & Yin class by the end of the training, but don’t worry, you will be well prepared to do that when the time comes.
There are a lot of Yoga Teacher Training courses on the market. You should choose one that feels good.
We all have done several teacher courses in the past and we have learned what we find important in a course.
We are down to earth yogis that will offer you a professional comprehensive course that we have created with a lot of passion. We have learned so much that we would like to share it with you. As for all of us our first teacher training was a big positive turning point in our lives.
We believe that the combination of Yin and Yang will give you a really good foundation. You will understand how you can teach in both styles and how to combine Yin and Yang. After our course you will feel confident to teach a class of Hatha yoga, You know how to create Vinyasa class and you will be able to teach Yin yoga.
Our course is very practical and you will start teaching one to one from the first day that you start, This will help you to gain confidence.
You will find a lot of teacher training centers that have courses in huge groups ( 30-50 people in one group).
We have chosen to work with smaller groups than most courses This creates a nice and more intimate setting, where people can feel safe and can share their experiences openly.
Working with small groups gives us the opportunity to give you enough attention and personal feedback.
All students will have a personal coach (one of the main teachers) that will help you on your personal journey.
An important part of our program is to help you to gain confidence and to help you with creating a plan on how to market yourself after the course. We have a lot of experience in communication, PR, marketing, building websites, and social media. We will help you with tips and ideas on how to set up your yoga business or how to start your yoga career.
It is advisable that you have experience with yoga for at least a year.
You will be able to teach Hatha yoga and Yin yoga and you will be able to teach more Vinyasa & Flow styles of yoga.
You will feel confident to teach Yin and Yang Yoga.
During the course, we will see how you participate during the sessions.
We will have small quizzes to test the knowledge and you will have to answer a few questions based on your own opinion.
We will help you from the first day to gain confidence. Therefore we will let you practice from day one. Slowly will work on teaching a whole class.
If you do your best, join the sessions, do the tests, and answer the questions you will not fail.
You will have a personal coach supporting you on your journey. If at any time you feel insecure, or things don’t go the way you would have hoped we will be there to support and help you.
Yes. After this course you have an international certification to teach yoga. We are part of the biggest Yoga Body of the world; Yoga Alliance®.
Our program is approved by Yoga Alliance®.
This means that after the course you can register yourself as a 200 hours Yoga Teacher.
Would you like to join our Viva La Vida Yoga Teacher Training course?
But you would like to have some more information?
You can always contact me WhatsApp or via Telephone: +31614900730 (Ilse-Marie).
You can also send us an email via in**@vi*****************.com or leave us a message via the form below
Warm regards,
Ilse
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