LAAIC EMBODIED PRACTICE:

BHAKTI. KARMA. JÑĀNA. RĀJA: ALL PATHS. ALL PEOPLE. 

Arrival Day: April 2, 2026.

On this day, we will arrive at Nirvana River Resort in Rishikesh and gather for dinner around 6:00pm, followed by an opening ceremony.
Please book your flight to arrive no later than 3:00pm on April 2.

Departure Day: April 22, 2026.

We will leave the property in the morning around 8:30am.
You can book your flight to depart anytime on April 22, but you must check out of the property by 10:00am.

About Love and All Is Coming – Embodied Practice: 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training: 

The LAAIC 300-hour Embodied Practice Advanced Teacher Training is an invitation to delve into the heart, focus the mind, and embody the practice through sincere understanding.

Led in person by LAAIC founder Talia Sutra, this rigorous and comprehensive training integrates classical āsana, prāṇāyāma, mantra, chanting, meditation, Advaita Vedānta, and Yoga philosophy, as well as foundational scriptural study—all pillars of a life devoted to mokṣa: freedom from Self-ignorance.

LAAIC Trainings gather practitioners from around the world, exploring:

• Yamas and Niyamas (ethical observances and restraints)
• Viveka (discrimination between the temporary and eternal)
• Vairāgya (non-attachment to results)
• Mumukṣutva (yearning for Truth)

1. Talia Sutra – Founder, director, and lead teacher (on site)
2. Dr. Keshava Murthy – Scriptural study: Summaries of Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā and Bhagavad-Gītā  (via Zoom, pre-training)
3. Elena Jessup – Foundations of Sanskrit: Mūla Akṣaraḥ (via Zoom, pre-training)
4. Dr. Rose Erin Vaughan – Anatomy (on site) and one āsana sādhana. 
5. Dr. Aparna Padmanabhan – Ayurveda (on site)
6. Deepak Verma - Aṣṭāṅga Vinyāsa, Ṣaṭkarma expert
7. Harshvardhan Jhaveri: Avasthā-traya, Oṁ, Death and Śavāsana

Additional guest teachers will join us on site.  LAAIC Mentor and Teachers: Deepak Verma and Noa Sarig will be present throughout and offer support and guidance throughout the training. Mentors will also offer two LAAIC/  Aṣṭāṅga Vinyāsa Āsana Sādhana classes each during the course.

LAAIC programs are intensive: mentally, emotionally, physically, and energetically. They are not retreats or holidays!

Main requirement: a sincere willingness to face and work with challenges as they arise. These are part of the sādhana process.

Second requirement: faith in the practice and foundational trust in LAAIC and its faculty.

There are no physical prerequisites. Flexibility is not required. Maturity, presence, alertness, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are our main requirements.

Teaching post-graduation is optional, but in order to receive certification, participation in practice teaching is required.

Haṭha Yoga:

• Daily immersive 2-hour āsana practice
• Posture clinics
• Study of bandha, mudrā, dṛṣṭi, kriya, and prāṇāyāma
• Clear verbal cues, conscious intelligence, bandha and breath awareness
• Teach the 90-minute Embodied Practice Intermediate Class
• Spinal activation in five directions

Teaching:

• Practice teaching daily
• Feedback from Talia and Mentors
• How to sequence and guide classes
• LAAIC teaching principles

Mantra & Chanting:

• Daily mantra study
• Learn to chant the first chapter of the Yoga Sūtras

Meditation:

• Daily practice
• Learn to teach meditation

Scriptural Study:

• Yoga Sūtras, Bhagavad-Gītā, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā
• Pre-training sessions with Dr. Keshava Murthy (recordings available)

Sanskrit:

• Foundations with Elena Jessup (pre-training)

Philosophy:

• On site: Sanātana Dharma, Ātma jñāna, Advaita Vedānta
• Taught by Talia and guest teachers

Anatomy:

• Physical anatomy: systems overview, injury and recovery (Dr. Rose Erin Vaughan)
• Subtle anatomy: bandha, kośa, nāḍī, cakra, vayu, prāṇa, granthi, and more

Ayurveda:

• Foundations and integration into yogic lifestyle (Dr. Aparna Padmanabhan)

Ahimsā:

• Explore this foundational yama through a vegan lifestyle

Additional Topics:

• Assists and modifications
• Om, Avasthā-traya, Yoga Nidrā, and śavāsana
• Professionalism and ethics
• Social media and business of yoga
• Comprehensive LAAIC EP Manual

Meals & Accommodation:

• Three sattvik vegan meals per day
• Accommodation options at Nirvana River Resort
• Shuttle service (from/to Dehradun airport on arrival and departure days)

Free day: Monday April 13th:

• This will be the (one) rest day: students can choose to either relax at the resort or explore Rishikesh. 

• Āsana Classes: 46 hours
• Posture Clinics: 46 hours
• Mudrā, Bandha, Dṛṣṭi, Kriyā, Prāṇāyāma: 15 hours
• Mantra: 10 hours
• Scriptural Study: 20 hours (Yoga Sūtra: 10 hours, Bhagavad Gītā: 6 hours and Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā: 4 hours)
• Saṃskṛta Foundations: 8 hours
• Philosophy: 20 hours
• Anatomy: 20 hours (Physical: 12 hours and Subtle Anatomy: 8 hours)
• Āyurveda: 11 hours
• Assists: 10 hours
• States of Consciousness & Yoga Nidrā: 4 hours
• Ahiṃsā Practice: Ongoing throughout the course
• Practice Teaching: 30 hours
• Daily Homework: 18 hours
• Practicum Exams: 20 hours
• Pre-Training Assignments: 30 hours

These Zoom sessions are designed to ground and prepare you prior to arrival in India. Recordings will be available; live attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended to avoid later delay and procrastination.

INTRODUCTION TO LAAIC
with Talia Sutra

Content:
LAAIC overview, Code of Conduct, Q&A, History of Yoga, Lineages, daily mantra, teaching methodology

Total hours: 10 hours
Number of sessions: 5

Session Dates:
January 19, 20, 21, 22 and 26

Time:
1:30–3:30 pm Lisbon Time

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MŪLA AKṢARAḤ: FOUNDATIONS OF SANSKRIT
with Elena Jessup

Total hours: 8 hours
Number of sessions: 8

Session dates:
January 19 *
January 26 *
February 6
February 20
February 27
March 6
March 13
March 20

Time:
12:00–1:00 pm London Time

* Exception:
The sessions on January 19 and January 26 will take place from 5:30–6:30 pm London Time.

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SCRIPTURAL STUDY
with Dr. Keshava Murthy

Total hours: 20 hours

Session dates:

February:
10, 13, 15, 18 and 21

March:
10, 12, 15, 19 and 21

Time:
5:30–7:30 pm Indian Time

• 5:55–6:15am – Silent Meditation
• 6:15–8:15am – Āsana Sādhana
• 8:30–9:30am – Breakfast
• 9:30am–12:00pm – Morning Session
• 12:00–1:30pm – Lunch
• 1:30–5:00pm – Afternoon Session
• 5:00–6:00pm – Dinner
• 6:00–8:00pm – Evening Session

To obtain the LAAIC 300-hour Embodied Practice Advanced Teacher Training Certification, participants are required to:

• Complete and submit all pre-training assignments.
• Attend all contact hours punctually and in full.
• Demonstrate competence during practicum.
• Transition to a vegetarian diet at least one month before the training. Maintain a fully vegan diet during the onsite immersion.
• Refrain from consuming alcohol and recreational drugs for at least one month prior to the training. No alcohol, drug use, or smoking of any kind is permitted onsite.

The LAAIC 300-hour Embodied Practice Advanced Teacher Training will take place in Rishikesh, India.

India pulses with vibrant energy—imagine lush jungles, vivid colors and scents, mischievous monkeys and gentle cows, and the ever-present sound of the river. Experiencing Mother India while immersed in deep yogic study is a lifelong treasure.

Our training will be hosted at Nirvana River Resort, a secluded natural sanctuary nestled in the dense forests of the Śivalik hills, on the banks of the Huel River and near the yoga capital of the world—Rishikesh.

Surrounded by green valleys, misty woods, and flowing waters, the resort is located approximately 25 kilometers (about a one-hour drive) from central Rishikesh.

Room Amenities: Each room is equipped with two twin beds and includes air conditioning, mini fridge, electric kettle, private bathroom, soap, towels, hair dryer and bedding.

Important Notes

India, while rich in culture and spiritual depth, can present challenges for Western travelers. Please keep the following in mind:

• We will be staying in a beautiful yet rustic natural setting.
• Wildlife such as monkeys and cows may be present in the surroundings.
• Weather is generally sunny and pleasant during the training period.
• Electricity outages may occur in the mountains.
• Wi-Fi may not always be reliable.
• Hot showers are available but sometimes limited in duration (approximately 4 minutes).

Please arrive with an open mind and a spirit of adventure.

Traveling to India requires preparation. We recommend the following:

• Consult your healthcare provider to ensure you are up to date with routine immunizations.
• While vaccinations are not mandatory, they are strongly recommended.
• A Yellow Fever vaccine is required for travelers coming from South America, and certain African countries.
• Research your specific entry requirements ahead of time.
• It is advisable to bring anti-malarial medication and anti-diarrheal remedies.
• Pack a reliable insect repellent sufficient for the entire stay.
• We strongly recommend a Geopress water filter or similar to ensure safe drinking water throughout the training.

• On arrival day, we offer two or three time slots (morning and midday, or morning, midday, and afternoon), with the latest shuttle departing from the airport to the venue at 3 p.m.

• On departure day, we have one single shuttle leaving for the airport at 9 a.m. for everyone.

Any transportation needed outside of these scheduled times will not be covered by LAAIC. Please keep this in mind when booking your flights.

LAAIC Teacher Trainings are exclusively designed for registered participants to ensure a focused and immersive environment.

Only those enrolled in the training—or individuals previously authorized by LAAIC management—are permitted to stay on the premises. The presence of unauthorized guests is not allowed.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in upholding the integrity of this program.

Thank you for being a part of our community! Please carefully read our refund policy – it applies to every one, every time.

Deposits secure your spot on the training and are not refundable. Refunds for the balance payments vary depending on timing. For cancellation requests submitted with more than 45 days of the training date: You may transfer to a future program or choose to get refunded 100% of total amount (less deposit).

There are no refunds or transfers for cancellation requests submitted within 45 days of training date, no exceptions. Nobody books with the intention of cancelling, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend or complete the program or for arriving late or leaving early.