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:

• The study of Asana. (Yoga Postures).
• Anatomy applied to asana.
• The benefits and contraindications of asana and how to make postures accessible for everyone.
• How to work with props.
• The art of reading bodies and performing hands on adjustments.
• How to teach beginners.
• The art of sequencing a vinyasa flow class.
• How to teach a private yoga session.
• The history of yoga.
• Yogic philosophy from the perspective of The Yoga Sutras.
• The subtle body, including: the chakras, vayus, bandhas, and pranayama.
• Restorative yoga.
• Prenatal yoga.
• How to be an effective teacher.
• How to find your authentic voice 
• Practice teaching in a group.

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:

www.buddhaair.com

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:

booking@purnayogaretreat.com

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. 

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!