“Transitions” Yoga Teacher Training Retreats

All retreat guests are invited to follow the daily Ashram schedule to deepen and regulate their personal practice. According to Swami Veda, there is no point to philosophy without practice. It is only through “regularity, frequency, length, depth, and surrender “in one’s practice that life’s purpose, self-realization, is obtained.

Registration will open on February 20, 2012. 

Daily Ashram Schedule

Faculty: “Transitions ” will highlight an amazing array of experts in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. Click here to print the faculty biographies or click here for an html version.

Level One Teacher Training & Continuing Studies:
July 8 - July 22, 2012

The Level One Retreat is designed for new students in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition's Continuing Studies and Teacher Training Program. This 2-week ashram-style retreat will focus on the Level 1 curriculum, which is required for both the 200-hour and the 600-hour programs. The topics include Meditation, Raja Yoga, Yoga Sutras, Philosophy, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Anatomy, Yoga Nidra, Psychology, Holistic Health, and Teaching Methodology.

Many components of the 2012 Congress such as the Evening Lectures. Family Picnic, Classical Indian Kirtan, Swami Veda"s Talks and Guru Purnima Meditation will be included in this retreat.

Requirements: To attend the Teacher Training Retreat students must be currently enrolled and have paid their tuition for the HYT Teacher Training and Continuing Education Program.

To enroll in Teacher Training: click here. For retreat fees: click here.

Accommodation (14 nights): $1750. Early Bird: register by 5/1: $1576 by 6/1: $1662. Tuition: $800. Full Fee (Acc. & Tuition): $2550 (by 5/1:$2376, by 6/1:$2462).
Session Dates/Times: Check-in 7/8 after 3:00 PM, Check-out 7/22 by noon.

Level Two Teacher Training & Continuing Studies:
July 8 - July 22, 2012

The Level Two Retreat is the first step in the continuation of the 600-hour HYT program. After attending the first level retreat and completing the home study assignments associated with it, the student will attend the level two 2-week ashram-style retreat exploring the ten topics covered in the program in a greater depth. During the second week of the retreat the Level Two students will practice 3-5 days of Silence following the Prana Vidya II program detailed below.

Many components of the 2012 Congress such as the Evening Lectures. Family Picnic, Classical Indian Kirtan, Swami Veda"s Talks and Guru Purnima Meditation will be included in this retreat.

Requirements: Mentor and/or Faculty approval is required to attend the Level 2 Retreat. Please review the HYT-TTP Student Guide to Promotion and Graduation.

For retreat fees: click here.
To request promotion and pay Level two Tuition: click here.

Accommodation (14 nights): $1750. Early Bird: register by 5/1: $1576 by 6/1: $1662. Tuition: $800. Full Fee (Acc. & Tuition): $2550 (by 5/1:$2376, by 6/1:$2462).
Session Dates/Times: Check-in 7/8 after 3:00 PM, Check-out 7/22 by noon.

Prana Vidya I for Hatha Yoga & Meditation Teachers:
July 8 to July 13, 2012

(arrive July 8 for Retreat; arrive July 9 for non-residential program)

This weeklong workshop, beginning Monday morning (July 9) and ending Friday afternoon (July 13), will explore the theory, practice and teaching of the Prana Vidya style of Hatha Yoga. Additionally, an in-depth study of the anatomy & physiology of the physical and subtle body will be included. Participants will have an opportunity to practice teach at least three classes based on the HYT introductory courses (Joints & Glands, Hatha-Level 1, and Integrated Practice-Level 1) in a small group setting and receive individual feedback from Senior HYT Faculty and Mentors. This workshop is recommended for those wishing to enhance their yoga teaching skills. It provides Yoga Alliance continuing education units (CEUs) and credits for the Yoga Alliance Registered HYT Teacher Training Programs. We encourage those currently enrolled in HYT-TTP and those wishing to become HYT-TTP Mentors to attend.

A pre-requisite document including anatomy & physiology terminology, suggested resources and teaching lesson plans will be available after paid registration. The Ashram Program and Evening Lecture Series are included for retreat program participants.

Requirements: Participant should be teaching Yoga or Meditation in any tradition.
For retreat fees: click here. To register: click here.

Accommodation (5 nights): $625. Early Bird: register by 5/1: $563 by 6/1: $594.
Event Fee: $250. Residential Fee (Acc. & Event): $875 (by 5/1:$813, by 6/1:$844). Residential Dates/Times: Check-in 7/8, check-out 7/13, & prog. end 7/13 at 5 PM.
Non-Residential Dates/Times: Check-in 7/9, 10 AM, daily 10- 6PM, end 7/13 at 5 PM. Commuter Fee: $50 w/o meals, $200 with meals (Mon - Fri: brkfast, lunch, and dinner) Non-Residential Fee (Com. & Event): $300 (w/o meals) or $450 (with meals).

Prana Vidya II for Hatha Yoga & Meditation Teacher:
July 15 to July 20, 2012

(arrive July 15 for Retreat; arrive July 16 for non-residential program)

This weeklong retreat, beginning on Sunday evening (July 22) and ending Friday afternoon l (July 27), will take the participants on a journey inwards utilizing the ancient wisdom practices of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. This experiential workshop will provide an opportunity for Yoga Teachers to deepen their personal practice, be guided to a deeper state, and learn how to support their students from this deeper state. The program, based on Swami Veda Bharati's books, "The Song of Silence” and “Daily Schedule of a Sadhaka”, will highlight HYT Level 2 Practices:

Silence, Intermediate Hatha, Surya Namaskar with Bija Mantra Concentration, Intermediate Pranayama (Kapalabhati, Bastrika, Bhramari, Sitali, Sitkari, 108 Nadi Shodhanam), the 4 Primary Bandhas, Nauli, Shat Kriyas including Kunjar Kriya (upper wash), Subtle Body Practices (31 Point, 61 Point, Om Kriya), Intermediate Meditation, Inner Dialogue, Contemplation Practices (Mahavakya), and Sankalpa Shakti Practices.

This retreat is recommended for those wishing to deepen their personal practice and yoga teaching. It provides Yoga Alliance continuing education units (CEUs) and credits for the Yoga Alliance Registered HYT Teacher Training Programs. We encourage those currently enrolled in HYT-TTP and HYT-TTP Mentors to attend.

A pre-requisite for this retreat is to read “The Song of Silence” and “Daily Schedule of a Sadhaka”. These can be purchased through The Meditation Center Bookstore.. The Ashram Program and Evening Lecture Series are included in this event; however, attendance is optional.

Requirements: Participant should be teaching Yoga or Meditation in any tradition.
For retreat fees: click here. To register: click here.

Accommodation (5 nights): $625. Early Bird: register by 5/1: $563 by 6/1: $594.
Event Fee: $250. Residential Fee (Acc. & Event): $875 (by 5/1:$813, by 6/1:$844). Residential Dates/Times: Check-in 7/15, check-out 7/20, & prog. end 7/20 at 5 PM.
Non-Residential Dates/Times: Check-in 7/16, daily 5:30 AM - 9:15 PM, end 7/20 at 5 PM. Commuter Fee: $50 w/o meals, $200 with meals (Mon - Fri: brkfast, lunch, and dinner) Non-Residential Fee (Com. & Event): $300 (w/o meals) or $450 (with meals).

Evening Lecture Series:
July 9 - 12 and July 16 - 19, 2012

In keeping with the theme, “Transition: Preparing to Receive through Silence,” the Monday through Thursday (July 9 - 12 and July 16 - 19, 2012) evening lecture series will prepare us to recieve the traditions teachings while Swamiji is in Silence.  Swami Veda will be the keynote speaker on July 9 and will set the stage for the other speakers which will include Swami Nityamuktananda, Swami Ma Radha, Dr. Stephen (Stoma) Parker, and others. The evening lectures are open to the public for a fee and are included at no charge in the four HYT retreats.  A complete list of the lectures will be  provided below in the near future. 

Event Fee: $15 / Night, or $30 / Week, or $60 for entire Series.
Session Dates/Times: 7/9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

7/9 - Swami Veda Bharati – Transitions: Preparing and Receiving from Silence.

7/10 – Dr. Rene David Alkalay -

7/11 – Dr. Rene David Alkalay – Diet & Nutrition for Yogis 

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