25 Day 200 Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training, Paros, Greece
Okreblue Seaside Yoga Retreat Center, Filizi, Santa Maria, Naousa, Greece
Up to 22 in group
May 23 - June 16, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Train with a world-class faculty and C-IAYT Yoga Therapists with over 25 years of teaching experience
- A tranquil island atmosphere with dazzling beaches, clear azure waters, delicious food, and exceptional natural beauty located on the magical Greek Island of Paros
- Sunrise, seaside meditation and pranayama practices
- Learn a biomechanically sound and anatomy-informed alignment framework to avoid repetitive strain and injuries
- Explore a therapeutic perspective explores yoga as a vehicle for vibrant health, personal empowerment, and total well-being
- Mindful Vinyasa, Hatha, Therapeutic and Restorative practices with variations for ALL bodies
- Explore breath work, mantra and meditation as tools to create vibrant health and wellbeing in your life
- Learn to share the practices with others in a safe and powerful way
- Build self-confidence and tap into your amazing potential in a supportive, nurturing environment
- Gain insights into your (true) nature through the wisdom of Yoga and its philosophy
- Learn to teach from “eyes of love” and help the world heal one mindful breath at a time
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200 upon completion
About this Retreat
Liz Heffernan, MA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT is a gifted international yoga teacher, a certified Yoga Therapist and long-term practitioner. She combines her in-depth knowledge of anatomy and bio-mechanically safe alignment principles with insights and practical wisdom gained from over 26 years of yoga teaching & immersive study.
She is the Founder and Director of Soma Yoga Institute, a world-wide yoga teacher training school that embraces a therapeutically-oriented, heart-centered approach. These programs, heralded by many as truly inspirational, combine modern day biomechanics and research driven science with ancient teachings and serve to teach adaptive Yoga for all BODIES as a practice for vibrant health, self-transformation and personal empowerment.
Liz's dynamic teaching style is influenced by many, many wonderful yoga teachers. These include Ashtanga Yoga’s Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, Tim Miller, Nancy Gilgoff and Bhavani Maki; Anusara Yoga’s Desiree Rumbaugh, Jenny Otto, Noah Maze, and Jim & Ruthie Bernaert; Integrative Yoga Therapy’s Joseph Le Page; and yoga philosophers Ram Das, Douglas Brooks, and Carlos Pomeda.
Liz is known is for her ability to bridge the gap between the ancient perspectives of yoga and contemporary daily life. In her work as a yoga therapist, Liz specializes in helping seniors age gracefully and is highly skilled in adapting practices to meet the complex health challenges associated with aging. In collaborative partnership with Yoga 4 Brain Health she has co-founded the Memory Maintenance Yoga Teacher Training program that certifies Yoga teachers to help their communities delay the onset of memory loss related diseases through Yoga. Liz also serves as a faculty-mentor for the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy supporting professionals on their journey to become yoga therapists.
Liz believes that the path of Yoga brings greater ease, not just to the individual, but to all beings everywhere, and ultimately uplifts planetary consciousness one conscious breath at a time.
Peggy Profant, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 is a certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapy, Anusara Yoga certified, and a lead teacher trainer for Soma Yoga Institute since 2016.
Her approach blends the ancient wisdom of yoga with biomechanically sound alignment to help her students become more firmly anchored in their true, radiant self.
As a teen she discovered Kripalu yoga and changed the course of her life in her formative teen years. In 1994 she met her teacher, BNS Iyengar in Mysore, India who taught her the traditional forms of Ashtanga yoga. In 2001 she became interested in a more therapeutic approach to help her heal from injuries. She found Anusara Yoga and delighted in it's style of weaving meaningful heart themes into therapeutically aligned sequences. Peggy pursued the rigorous path to become a Certified Anusara Teacher in 2004 and began to delve into more studies of the therapeutic aspects of yoga.
Every class she teaches is an artistic expression with meaningful and uplifting heart themes partnered with skillful sequencing and therapeutic alignment. As a yoga practitioner and teacher for over 25 years, Peggy has always been intrigued by the aspects of mental well-being through yoga. In her studies to become a yoga therapist, she focused primarily on yoga psychology and the healing benefits of yoga for herself and her clients.
Peggy is a thoughtful and encouraging mentor to many students and yoga teachers in her community and around the globe. It is her wish to empower her students, friends and colleagues to overcome obstacles to self love and allow each person to joyfully offer their gifts back to humanity. In addition to Yoga, traveling and being in nature with her family is where she finds her deepest joy and peace. Peggy founded and operated a premier yoga studio in Arcata, Om Shala Yoga, for 10 years, and co-founded World Family Yoga leading family retreats in Costa Rica. She has been leading workshops, retreats and Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2005.
Details of this retreat
Explore Yoga as a vehicle for vibrant health, personal empowerment, and total well-being through a therapeutic approach instructed by world-class certified Yoga Therapists.
The curriculum includes a unique blend of alignment-based vinyasa flow, a solid foundation in Hatha Yoga and 200 hours of instruction offered within a therapeutic framework.
You will dive deep into the world of yoga through this comprehensive training that will shatter belief systems that hold you back from connecting to your best, most vibrant self.
The course combines modern-day biomechanics and research-driven science with ancient teachings. You will leave with an understanding of anatomy, alignment, and variations for ALL bodies, to keep you and your future students safe for a lifetime of practice.
Our non-dogmatic approach explores Yoga philosophy as a practice of radical self-love uncovering perspectives that encourage body positivity, unconditional acceptance, personal empowerment, and true mind-body-spirit health and wellness.
Learn to teach from the “eyes of love” and help the world heal one mindful breath at a time.
The curriculum includes a unique blend of alignment-based vinyasa flow, a solid foundation in Hatha Yoga and 200 hours of instruction offered within a therapeutic framework.
You will dive deep into the world of yoga through this comprehensive training that will shatter belief systems that hold you back from connecting to your best, most vibrant self.
The course combines modern-day biomechanics and research-driven science with ancient teachings. You will leave with an understanding of anatomy, alignment, and variations for ALL bodies, to keep you and your future students safe for a lifetime of practice.
Our non-dogmatic approach explores Yoga philosophy as a practice of radical self-love uncovering perspectives that encourage body positivity, unconditional acceptance, personal empowerment, and true mind-body-spirit health and wellness.
Learn to teach from the “eyes of love” and help the world heal one mindful breath at a time.
Schedule
The Greece program is scheduled as an intensive program. While the program days are full, the activities of the day are kept diverse and active.
The days really are a wonderful mix of digesting concepts intellectually, applying the concepts experientially and diving into the practices of yoga.
Care is taken within the program schedule to ensure that students have a healthy experience both physically and mentally.
We promise not to keep you sedentary for too long. There is physical activity and deep relaxation built into the program every.
6:30 AM
Sunrise beach meditation, pranayama, and gentle movement
7:30 AM
Morning smoothies
8:00 AM
Yoga asana practice plus techniques or teaching methodology
10:00 AM
Brunch - Delicious, healthy, and plentiful!
11:00 AM
Yoga techniques and teaching methodology includes sequencing and/or posestudy with alignment
1:00 PM
Break to swim and enjoy the crystal blue Aegean Sea waters. So refreshing!
3:00 PM
Yoga philosophy, anatomy and/or practice teach
5:00 PM
Dinner - Delicious, healthy, and plentiful!
6:45 PM
Evening session may include restorative yoga, group work, and/or individual work
8:30 PM
Time for rest.
The days really are a wonderful mix of digesting concepts intellectually, applying the concepts experientially and diving into the practices of yoga.
Care is taken within the program schedule to ensure that students have a healthy experience both physically and mentally.
We promise not to keep you sedentary for too long. There is physical activity and deep relaxation built into the program every.
6:30 AM
Sunrise beach meditation, pranayama, and gentle movement
7:30 AM
Morning smoothies
8:00 AM
Yoga asana practice plus techniques or teaching methodology
10:00 AM
Brunch - Delicious, healthy, and plentiful!
11:00 AM
Yoga techniques and teaching methodology includes sequencing and/or posestudy with alignment
1:00 PM
Break to swim and enjoy the crystal blue Aegean Sea waters. So refreshing!
3:00 PM
Yoga philosophy, anatomy and/or practice teach
5:00 PM
Dinner - Delicious, healthy, and plentiful!
6:45 PM
Evening session may include restorative yoga, group work, and/or individual work
8:30 PM
Time for rest.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Soma Yoga Institute, Okreblue Seaside Yoga Retreat Center, Filizi, Santa Maria, Naousa, Greece
Directions
By Plane: Aegean Air flies from Athens to Paros Airport. Make sure you book your tickets well in advance.
By Boat: There are two ports in Athens: Rafina port and Piraeus port. Rafina port is closer to the airport and you can get there either by taxi or bus. By bus will take you about 45 minutes and it costs 3 Euros.
Piraeus port is further from the airport than Rafina, and you can get there by bus, metro or taxi.
The metro and bus are both very convenient because they will leave you just a few meters from where you get the boat to Paros. Both the bus and the metro take about one hour (the bus a little longer maybe depends on the traffic) to get to Piraeus and cost 10 Euros.
There are two companies that sail to Paros: Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways.
BlueStar ferries take about 4.5 hours and run twice a day with tickets starting at 33 euros
Hellenic Seaways takes about 2.75 hours with tickets starting at 45-50 euros.
Another option is to take a boat from Mykonos island, it’s is a 45-minute boat ride to Paros.
When you are in Paros a taxi from the port is 32 Euros, we will organize combined rides for you when possible for 10 Euros per person. Taxi from the airport in Paros is 45 Euros. We will help you organize a shared shuttle for 15 Euros.
By Boat: There are two ports in Athens: Rafina port and Piraeus port. Rafina port is closer to the airport and you can get there either by taxi or bus. By bus will take you about 45 minutes and it costs 3 Euros.
Piraeus port is further from the airport than Rafina, and you can get there by bus, metro or taxi.
The metro and bus are both very convenient because they will leave you just a few meters from where you get the boat to Paros. Both the bus and the metro take about one hour (the bus a little longer maybe depends on the traffic) to get to Piraeus and cost 10 Euros.
There are two companies that sail to Paros: Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways.
BlueStar ferries take about 4.5 hours and run twice a day with tickets starting at 33 euros
Hellenic Seaways takes about 2.75 hours with tickets starting at 45-50 euros.
Another option is to take a boat from Mykonos island, it’s is a 45-minute boat ride to Paros.
When you are in Paros a taxi from the port is 32 Euros, we will organize combined rides for you when possible for 10 Euros per person. Taxi from the airport in Paros is 45 Euros. We will help you organize a shared shuttle for 15 Euros.
Accommodation
Yoga Teacher Training Tuition $2197 USD Early Bird rates when you place your deposit by Jan 30 ($2497 after). Tuition includes yoga teacher training tuition, a comprehensive 200 page Yoga Teacher Training Manual, 6 months access to our 200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training content, an essential resource to support you as you move out into the world teaching yoga, as needed mentoring after the program ends. Retreat Fees (housing and healthy meals) Includes 24 nights of housing, morning smoothies, two healthy meals per day prepared for you with love (brunch/dinner). Triple Room Rate 2425 Euros (~ $2652 USD) Double Room Rate 2785 Euros (~$3046 USD) Single Room Rate 3865 Euros (~$4228 USD) *Exchange rates vary day to day.
Shared Triple Room
Shared Double Room
Private Single Room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
A tranquil island atmosphere with dazzling beaches, clear azure waters, delicious food and exceptional natural beauty, Okreblue Yoga Retreat offers the perfect space to immerse in the reflective practices of Yoga.
Located on the magical Greek Island of Paros, this seaside eco-retreat center is an area of exceptional natural beauty, overlooking the blue waters of the Aegean Sea with sand dunes, aged cedar forests, “secret” coves with sandy beaches and clear waters.
With accommodation just st
Located on the magical Greek Island of Paros, this seaside eco-retreat center is an area of exceptional natural beauty, overlooking the blue waters of the Aegean Sea with sand dunes, aged cedar forests, “secret” coves with sandy beaches and clear waters.
With accommodation just st
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Suresh, Okreblue’s talented Indian chef, prepares healthy fusion Mediterranean Indian cuisine using organic ingredients, the majority of which are picked fresh daily from Okreblue’s organic garden.
What's Included
- 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Tuition
- Morning smoothies, brunch and dinner everyday in the open air beach side restaurant
- Seaside morning beach meditations
- Daily yoga asana classes
- Access to Filizi beach and the areas tranquil atmosphere, clear azure waters and exceptional natural beauty
- Swimming in the Aegean Sea
- Ability to register with Yoga Alliance at the RYT-200 level upon completion of the program
- 6 months access to our 200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training content, an essential resource to support you as you move out into the world teaching yoga
- WiFi connection
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Teacher training course and certification
- As needed mentoring after the program ends
- Certificate upon successful completion
- Registration with Yoga Alliance/Professionals/International/etc
- 250 page Yoga Teacher Training Course Manual
- One day off per week to explore this magical Greek island
- 24 nights accommodation at the beautiful Okreblue Yoga Retreat Center
What's Not Included
- Airport transfers from the airport in Paros or the Ferry terminal at the port are offered at the reduced rate in shared taxis
- Travel Insurance
- Airfare to Greece
- Excursions on your day off
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