Over the course of eighteen days together, we will establish a rigorous daily asana practice, delve into yogic scripture and self-study, and become initiated both as lifelong students and as teachers.

Situated on the breathtaking Atlantic coast of Portugal, near the charming village of Zambujeira do Mar, in the Alentejo region, which is known for its long stretches of untouched coastline and charming white-washed villages. The ocean, with bluffs, trails, and sandy coves, is a 15 minute drive away.

LAAIC TT is a fully vegan training. We will live, eat and sleep in beautiful rooms that are interconnected which will create a community atmosphere while still holding space for privacy for each of us. 

Curriculum: 

• Daily Hatha Vinyasa yoga practice
   
• Introduction to mantra and chanting practices
   
• Introduction to pranayama, bandha and mudra practices
   
• Introduction to study of yogic scriptures with a focus on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra
   
• Introduction to seated meditation
   
• Talia’s Method to Backbending, Flexibility and Inversion
   
• Foundations of Ayurveda
   
• Ahimsa and exploring a vegan lifestyle
   
• Study of chakra system
   
• Yoga history and philosophy
   
• The art of sequencing a class
   
• Sanskrit and English names of postures
   
• Principles of anatomy and physiology
   
• Understanding of assists, alignment and use of props
   
• Practice teaching and receiving feedback
   
• Professionalism & ethics
   
• Social media and the business of yoga

Upon successful completion students will be eligible for a 200hr certification through Yoga Alliance. 

Arrival + Departure Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport 

Cocoon is located in the coastal Alentejo region. Also known as The Costa Vicentina. It is about two hours south of Lisbon by car. So you will need to book your flights to and from LISBON. 

In order to use the shuttle service which will leave around 1PM from Lisbon Airport, please arrive before 11:30 AM on May 30th.

On Departure Day, June 16th, the Shuttle will leave at 8AM. Remember that the drive to the airport is about 2 hours long- so you will be best with a flight that leaves after 11am.

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

In case of Covid complications- i.e closed borders, or if the training has to be delayed (due to Covid) you will be given the options to: 

A) Join the training at the new proposed date. 

B) Receive a refund of your tuition (excluding the non-refundable $1500USD deposit). 

C) Defer the training. This means that your tuition will be kept- and honored for a future LAAIC 200 Hour training of your choosing. (Locations/ faculty  subject to change).

Your Deposit

Training deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please consider your circumstances, such as job stability, pet health, passport validity, immunizations, visa needs, relationship status, possibility of getting pregnant, etc, before placing your deposit for one of our programs. It is your responsibility to ensure you can attend the program before placing your deposit.

Remainder Payment

In all cases, full payment for Teacher Training must be received no later than 60 days before the start date to hold your spot. In the case of any bookings made after this date. In the month leading up to the final payment date, you will receive reminders to complete your payment. If we do not receive your payment on time, your spot will be made available to those on the waitlist and you will forfeit your deposit. There are no refunds or transfers of payments after the above deadline due to the fact that we are required to make venue payments that are no longer refundable after this time.

It is your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policy before making a reservation. Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling or postponing their training, but unexpected things do happen that can be beyond your control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel cancellation insurance to cover any possible loss. Depending on the policy and conditions, travel cancellation insurance will pay for some or all cancellation fees. With most agencies, insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation.

Cancellation Policy

If you have to cancel your reservation, please inform us as soon as possible.  If you cancel your reservation altogether up to 60 days prior to the start date of your retreat or training, you will forfeit your deposit. The remaining balance may be used as credit for another event within two years of the date of your confirmed cancellation. For last minute cancellations (less than 60 days prior to start date of your retreat) any fees paid will be non-refundable and non-transferable.

Due to non-recoverable payments that we must make in advance to secure the retreat centers, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason, including but not limited to natural disasters, inclement weather, acts of terrorism, illness, health conditions, medical or personal or family or work emergencies, or change of mind. If you cannot reach the training due to unforeseen circumstances such as strikes, weather circumstances, and missed, delayed or canceled flights, training fees are unfortunately non-refundable and non-transferable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance.

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We reserve the right to remove a participant from the program if their behavior is disruptive. Incomplete or inaccurate information on the application may result in dismissal from the program. In the event of dismissal, any refunds of tuition will be at the sole discretion of lead teacher. No refunds will be made for travel, meal or accommodation packages booked.

For more information or any specific questions, please email us 

Thank you for understanding and respecting the policies.