Conscious Alignment - Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

Rapid City, South Dakota, USA

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Swastha Yoga International
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Sep 20 - 28, 2019
Group size: 1 - 6
Conscious Alignment - Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Rapid City, South Dakota, USA

Swastha Yoga International
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21 reviews

Sep 20 - 28, 2019
Group size: 1 - 6

About this trip

Conscious Alignment is a unique advanced yoga training program for yoga teachers wishing to expand their knowledge and teaching experience, to explore the possibilities of offering effective hands-on support, and to empower their students in making the right decisions for their own bodies and practice. 


Through this intimate training program, only 4 participants will have the opportunity to grow both as a teacher and as a student under the guidance of knowledgeable and experienced yoga trainers. While this advanced training will build off the basics of assisting, introduce a deeper understanding of the body, and integrate a more in-depth review of assisting through Swastha Yoga Methodology, Conscious Alignment students will also engage with students in the entry-level 200-hour YTT - which runs concurrently with the advanced program.  Participating in this way not only affords the Conscious Alignment student a unique opportunity for greater inspirational leadership, as well as to practice hands on assists to a variety of bodies, it will also challenge your own ability and skill in being a student - processing constantly and consistently being human while being present in the presence of others. This is the deeper presence inside the yoga…and when true advanced learning takes shape.


We ask that our advanced students enter the program with a student first-student last mindset. To consistently find the lesson and learning, as well as being open to the teachings is paramount to becoming an effective Swastha Yoga leader and yoga teacher. 

Conscious Alignment students are asked to model this form of leadership with the entry-level 200 hour students during the training, and to continue aligning to this level of generosity and vulnerability when they go back to their communities. Participating in this way not only affords the Conscious Alignment student a unique opportunity to practice hands on assists to a variety of bodies, it will challenge your own ability and skill in being a student; processing constantly and consistently being a human while being present in the presence of others. You have our full permission to get messy (and it will), and we ask nothing more of you than to fully participate and engage in this way. This is the deeper presence inside the yoga…and when true advanced learning takes shape. 


Our program supports the Conscious Alignment student to cultivate studentship in a variety of ways; in a small group setting with skilled and experienced teachers and leaders, independently as a way to develop content, time-management and creative planning skills, as well as within the larger group as a leader and teacher.


Swastha is the sanskrit word that means to be firmly rooted and fully established in oneself, with balanced health on all levels of our Being.  This program is designed in a very particular way and has the potential to instigate real, sustainable transformation and change in your life; cultivating growth and trust in yourself and in others. We offer a safe and supportive space for opening into personal revelations that will encourage you to be a more authentic and inspirational leader, as well as a willing and thriving participant in life. 


Cancellation Policy: Deposits will reserve your spot in the training and are strictly non-refundable and non-transferrable at any time. Refunds will not be issued, for any reason, 90 days or less before training start date and can only be applied to a future Swastha Yoga program within one year of cancellation date. In the unlikely event that Swastha Yoga needs to cancel a program, participants will be refunded the full tuition.


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What’s included

  • Tuition
  • 1 meal per day
    Lunch

What’s not included

  • Accommodations
  • Breakfast & Dinner

Available Packages

September 20-27, 2019
$599
Deposit: $100
September 27-October 5, 2019

This is 100 hours towards the 200 hour Conscious Alignment Training program.

$599
Deposit: $100


Itinerary

Typical Daily Schedule
200 hour Training

Our schedule supports cultivating a steady and sustainable daily practice that our students are able to integrate into their lives after the training; continuing the growth process towards swastha (optimal health on all levels). A typical day in this training is as follows:


7am Pranayama (Kriyas), Meditation, Reflection

9am Yoga Asana practice (hands-on assisting by Conscious Alignment)

10:30am Posture Clinic (lead by Conscious Alignment)

11:30am Lunch Break

12:45pm Ayurveda, Subtle Body and/or Human Potential Discussion with the larger group

3:30pm Break

4pm Therapeutics, Posture breakdown and clinic planning or Practicum feedback

5:30pm Dinner Break

6:30pm Evening Activity/Discussion with the larger group or Workshop Planning


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Swastha Yoga International
21 reviews
Our goal is to inspire people around the globe to have deep and meaningful practices both on and off the mat, to understand what it takes to be a truly powerful and authentic leader, and to use words and actions that support and nurture a healthy relationship to oneself and to others...so that our collective as yoga students, teachers, and humans will thrive - that is Swastha! Together we, Kevin McQuillan and Serena Arora, have taught, led, shared and witnessed the beautiful process of yoga in communities around the world for over 35 years and we are excited to build a community of teachers, practitioners, and leaders who are equally as committed to sharing, contributing, learning and being well together. We invite you here to our home in Costa Rica, on the road, and to call us into your own community to support growth and possibility - wherever you are in the world! Read more about us here: https://swasthayogainternational.com Be well.

Reviews

The 300 hour Conscious Alignment Training is a once in a lifetime experience that will stay with me for a long, long time. Not only did it increase my confidence in my yoga teaching, it also gave me the opportunity to see the root causes of the things that have played out in my life and that I may not be so pleased over. You could say it's a three week awareness of yourself training. Then you leave feeling inspired to keep working on yourself with an aim to stay on track and live a more fulfilling life. It's not an easy training, but so worth it!
By Camilla H for 300 hour Conscious Alignment Advanced Training on Nov 21, 2022
This was my third go around with Kevin and Serena. Each training built upon the previous and I was able to take a deeper dive into myself as a result. This last 100hrs I was able to start really making the connections I needed to embrace the changes happening in my life and my body. These last four years and the 500hrs I have been blessed to spend with these two has made me a better man, a better teacher, a better lover, son, father, friend, student.....a better human. I will forever consider these two special human beings as my teachers, mentors and friends.
By Brad T for 100 hour Therapeutic Ayurveda Yoga Specialist on Oct 17, 2022
I highly recommend this program. In all ways it exceeded my expectations. Incredible program, amazing instructors, beautiful facility, great food and accommodations
By Christa H for 100 hour Therapeutic Ayurveda Yoga Specialist on Feb 28, 2022
I had a great time at peace retreat in Costa Rica. I met fabulous people and made great "human experiences" which are so needed in the urban jungle called life. Unfortunately the beach was a bit far, so we could only go there twice during the whole training. But anyway the purpose of the trip was the YTT and not hanging out at the beach. Thanks to Kevin and Serena for this amazing experience.
By Lisa-Maria B for 200 hour Human Journey Yoga Teacher Training on Feb 17, 2022
My experience at Swastha was life changing. Kevin and Serena provided a safe, structured, holistic environment in which to truly connect with myself, the other students, and my yoga. I found a place of connection and self love I didn't know was possible. I learned how to nourish my body, mind, and emotions so that I can bring my complete self to the mat and to my students. I cannot recommend this program highly enough. I am not the same person I was before Swastha.
By Joanne D for 200 hour Human Journey Yoga Teacher Training on Jan 25, 2022
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