Join Joan Hyman and Chrissy Gonzalez and The School of Yoga's international community in Pokhara, Nepal for a two hundred hour teacher training at the exquisite setting of Purna Retreat.
Purna Retreat is located in the mountains in the lake town of Pokhara, a short one hour flight from Katmandu. Enjoy the serenity and tranquillity of being tucked away in the hillsides overlooking a stunning lake and mountainous views. This retreat center is newly renovated with twenty eight comfortable rooms, two stellar shalas, organic vegetarian food, a swimming pool, cold plunge, and steam room. They offer massages, sound healing, peaceful meditation spots, and nearby hiking trails.
A perfect place to immerse yourself in a yoga teacher training and reset and recharge.
This Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Teacher Training is hosted by The School of Yoga which is a continuing education teacher training school for inspiring yogis who want to deepen their understanding of the yoga practice and take their teaching to the next level.
The two hundred hour training is a foundational training focused on alignment, sequencing, anatomy (physical & subtle), and philosophy. You don't have to want to teach yoga to enroll in this training, only have desire to go deeper in your yoga practice!
The curriculum will include:
You will leave the training with a deeper understand of the practice of yoga and understand how to create a yoga practice to meet your individual needs. . The School of Yoga offers a 300 Hour Teacher Training program which is the next step that will guide you towards teaching yoga.
This teacher training is a Yoga Alliance RYT training. If you have already completed a 200 HR YTT, please message Joanhymanyoga@gmail.com and let her know which training you have completed and to be eligible for a two hundred dollar discount.
You will receive a 15 hour pre-recorded prep course to work at your own convenience before the training begins and will also receive ten free classes on both Joan and Chrissy's platform to help prepare for the training.
Once the training is complete, you will have access to The School of Yoga's Sequencing to Transform 25 Hour Module, to help you advance in your studies.
Please see the Itinerary page for the full day to day schedule.
There will be plenty of time to enjoy the serene lakeside town of Pokhara, which is a short ten minute taxi ride from the retreat center. Filled with shops, vegan restaurants, and a beautiful lake to hang out by and soak in the peaceful vibe of the Nepalese people. We will also have a full day off to visit the lake and hike up to The Stupa. For those that want to explore the mountains, Joan can connect you to guides to help you set up an adventure to Poon Hill. We do recommend flying into Katmandu before and after the training and exploring the city before catching your international flight home.
Joan recommends:
https://www.mulberrynepal.com
For those that wish to stay in Katmandu before or after the training.
International Airlines:
• Qatar Airlines
• Emirates
• Singapore Airlines
For your domestic flight from KMD to Pokhara use this airline:
Delays are normal due to the weather, so try to leave in the morning so you can arrive by the afternoon. Going home, you can book this flight last minute. Please message me with any questions.
To arrange a pick up from Purna Retreats, please email the front desk at:
More about Joan & Chrissy:
Joan Hyman is the director and founder of The Schoolof. yoga™, an authentic international teacher training program focused on continuing education. Her grounded teaching style seamlessly supports her students as they emerge from their practice with the rich and bright energy that yoga has to offer. Joan’s teachings come from an organic and intuitive place, as she draws upon the combined studies of the Ashtanga and Iyengar methods, as well as Ayurveda and meditation. An authentic modern-day yogi, Joan’s love and devotion show up in her practice and throughout her teaching. You will leave her class feeling transformed and deeply aligned. She began her own journey in India in 2006 studying with the world renowned Sir. K. Pattabhi Joins in Mysore, India. She has lead retreats and trainings in India since 2012. She believes studying yoga in India adds a richness and a depth that can't be found in the western world of yoga. She has traveled extensively through India and blends the eastern and western worlds in her teachings. She believes, It's only through understanding daily practice yoga that one can begin to teach.
Chrissy Gonzalez is a Los Angeles based yoga teacher, vegan foodie, writer, travel junkie and animal lover. The onset of her love affair with yoga over twenty years ago set in motion an active practice that has allowed her to guide others for over a decade. Chrissy provides a grounded and safe space for students to develop their practice through clear cuing and accessible modifications while also encouraging them to challenge themselves. Chrissy doesn't just love yoga, she lives yoga, and deeply cares about each and every one of her students. Chrissy's formal training began in 2002 with Yoga Works in Los Angeles. She has since completed over 1000 hours of Yoga Alliance Certified training under the guidance of her teachers Joan Hyman, Jeanne Heileman and others. She stays busy teaching alignment based classes and workshops flowing with harmonious movement, yoga philosophy and a positive outlook. She also leads yoga retreats all over the world.
Accommodations and Retreat center which includes a pool, spa, and miles of exquisite nature.
A brunch after practice followed by a light snack in the mid afternoon and dinner in the evening.
A 200 hour teacher training manual, 15 hour prep course, 10 vinyasa flow practices with Chrissy and Joan. ,
Enjoy an exquisite retreat center
A pick up can be arrange from the airport along with. a drop off.
This includes transportation to from Katmandu to Pokhara
Check in is Sunday Feb. 8, 2025 at 3pm.
Please send Joan and booking@purnayogaretreat.com your flight details to Pokhara and someone from Purna Retreat Center will meet you at the airport and take you do the retreat center.
There will be a light snack upon arrival and time to settle into your room.
A light practice and orientation will start at 5pm followed by dinner at 7pm.
7:30am - 10am - Asana Practice with Chrissy or Joan ** The first morning there will be a PUJA Ceremony from 7:30am - 8am before practice.
10am - 11:30am - Brunch
11:30am - 12:30pm - Rest
12:30pm - 3pm - Discussion & Theory
3pm - 4pm - Snack and Break
4pm - 6pm - Closing workshop and quieting practice
6:30pm Dinner
** Some evenings a sound bath or kirtan will be offered **
Massages are avaiable during break times.
8am - 10am Last morning practice
10:30am - 11:30am Brunch
12pm Check out and Good Byes
1pm Shuttle to Pokhara Airport
** Please note, that if you are traveling on an international flight that evening, you will should leave the retreat center in the morning to ensure you make your flight. The other option is to stay one night in Katmandu and leave Pokhara in the afternoon. **
Use: www.buddhaair.com
To book your domestic flight to and from KMD.
On our day off, we will visit the nearby lake and hike up to a Stupa. You also have the option of exploring the town, shopping, and hanging out by the lake!
