BALANCE YIN & YANG
STRENGTH OF BODY
SERENITY OF SPIRIT
We will engage in powerful asana practices that challenge and empower you, building endurance, flexibility, and stability in your body. Complementing these dynamic sessions, we will explore restorative and therapeutic techniques aimed at downregulating the nervous system to create a harmonious balance for the brain and the body. Through gentle asana, somatics, myofascial release, and trauma-sensitive yoga you’ll learn how to cultivate a sense of calm and relaxation, allowing your body and mind to recover and rejuvenate while understanding more about these therapeutic techniques in order to apply them to your teaching.
By blending intensity with relaxation, this training will equip you with the tools to maintain balance in your practice, in your teaching, and in your everyday life. Join us for a transformative experience that honors the strength of your body and the serenity of your spirit.
Requirement: Minimum 200-hour TTC training
"WHERE
THE ART OF TEACHING
MEETS THE JOY OF EXPLORATION"
EARLY BIRD
Save 300,- Euro until 15. December 2024
WHAT'S
INCLUDED?
MOVEMENT & MINDSET:
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19x yoga sessions
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10x invigorating & dynamic | morning | Focus: Creative Sequencing & challenging asanas
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9x slow & soft | evening | Focus: Yin, Restorative, and Therapeutic practices
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Open & Closing Circle
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Hands-on Adjustments
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10x Meditation and Pranayama Practice
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2x Pooja and Mantra Chanting
TTC Option: + 12x Specialized Workshops (included in teacher training option with 70 hrs Yoga Alliance Certification)
ACCOMODTION & FOOD
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10 nights in a beautiful Nalanda Retreat Center
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Food: nutritious and healthy
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vegan / veggie Brunch
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Snacks + fruits
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Dinner
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Yoga Shala with sea view
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Beachfront
PRICE
TEACHER TRAINING (includes 70hrs Yoga Alliance Certification)
Single Room | Price p.p.: 2.000,- Euro
Shared Room (2) | Price p.p.: 1.700,- Euro
Shared Room (3) | Price p.p.: 1.500,- Euro
RETREAT OPTION
Single Room | Price p.p.: 1.900,- Euro
Shared Room (2) | Price p.p.: 1.600,- Euro
Shared Room (3) | Price p.p.: 1.400,- Euro
WHAT'S NOT
INCLUDED?
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Costs of arrival and departure*
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Health insurance
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Costs for free time activity
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Half-Day Trip to Goa Old town
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Extra drinks and snacks ordered outside of mealtimes
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Medical aid
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Personal expenses
* Independent organization of arrival and departure; taxis can be arranged with help of the retreat center
FEELS
LIKE HOME
Nestled in the tranquil landscape of Mandrem, Goa, the Nalanda Retreat Center is a haven for those seeking inner peace and rejuvenation. Surrounded by lush greenery and just minutes from the calming shores of the Arabian Sea, Nalanda offers a sanctuary where modern comforts meet ancient wisdom. Guests can immerse themselves in daily yoga and meditation sessions in serene, open-air studios. The center’s holistic wellness programs blend Ayurvedic treatments with nourishing, locally-sourced cuisine, fostering healing from within. With cozy accommodations and a warm, welcoming community, Nalanda invites you to unwind, reconnect, and rediscover balance. Escape to a place where stillness meets the soul.
HOW A DAY COULD LOOK LIKE
06:30 am Meditation | Pranayama (60 min)
07:30 am Dynamic Vinyasa (120 min)
09:30 am Brunch (vegan / veggie)
10:30 am Special workshop (3x during week))
12:30 am Free time
02:00 pm Special Workshops (9x during week)
04:00 pm Slow Therapeutic Practices (90 min)
05:30 pm Free time
07:00 pm Dinner together
08:00 pm Kirtan/Chanting/Sharing Circle (2x during week)
FRESH
FOOD
The ‘Chia Lounge' restaurant of Nalanda is famous for serving a selective mix of fresh, healthy, and delicious cuisine. The food is sourced locally and organic wherever possible. The buffet and a la carte menus are vegetarian with some options of fish, with gluten & dairy-free options.
Every morning after your yoga practice we'll have a healthy brunch and in the evening, at the end of the day you will be treated to a delicious dinner in the beautiful beachfront restaurant facing the sea. If you get a little hungry from time to time, fruit and little snacks are always available.
YOUR HOSTS
Coming from a background of 20 years of ballet and contemporary dance training, Rachel has always been interested in working with the body and the amazing capacity our bodies have. Rachel has been practicing yoga for 14 years and has taught over 5000+ hours of yoga classes and teacher trainings. Originally from the U.S.A., she has been a lead teacher in over 30 yoga teacher training courses world-wide and in recent years split her time teaching yoga between India and Albania.
Rachel is the co-founder, owner, and main teacher at Tirana Yoga studio in Tirana, Albania. She also spent 6 years as Lead Teacher and Course Director of Teacher Trainings with Sampoorna Yoga, a yoga teacher training school and retreat center in south India. Teaching on both 200-hour and advanced 300-hour yoga courses, she taught Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Restorative yoga classes, as well as applied anatomy, teaching methodology, adjustments, and alignment classes, in addition to organizing the teaching team and course content. She currently teaches on 200-hour and 300-hour courses mainly in Europe—in the Balkans and Mediterranean region. Rachel is also a certified Thai Massage Therapist.
Rachel’s teaching style is a blend of her own experience— drawing not only from the physical practice of yoga in both its Eastern and Western forms, but also from traditional yoga philosophy and meditation techniques in order to develop an integrative, creative, fluid class that is energizing, engaging, and inspiring for all. She is a firm believer that yoga is for everyone—meeting people on their path where they are, in order to help them move forward with awareness, mindfulness, and heightened consciousness.
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Embarking on her yoga teaching journey in 2017, Nathalie, with a background of 12 years in ballet dancing, finds fulfillment in traversing the world, sharing a profound passion for yoga, mindfulness, and well-being. Her teaching journey spans yoga studios in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK, extending to hosting retreats, workshops, and dedicating the last five years to training yoga teachers in India and Europe.
Over the last years she has taught several 200hr and 300hr Yoga Teacher Trainings in India with Sampoorna Yoga School & Sthira Yoga School. She taught Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Restorative yoga classes, as well as teaching methodology, adjustments, and alignment classes.
Specializing in dynamic Vinyasa flow, Nathalie offers a diverse range of classes from the energetically spicy and rocket-inspired Vinyasa yoga to the serenity of yin yoga, embodiment, and meditations grounded in somatic practices. She prioritizes anatomical fundamentals, intelligent sequencing, and creating an environment where the body feels good, providing students with the necessary space for personal evolution.
Beyond the mat, Nathalie has grown an Instagram account over the past five years, sharing insights about yoga and helping fellow teachers in her mentorship programs growing their own businesses. Since spring 2024, Nathalie is the owner of the online yoga studio, Embodied Space, where she is offering on-demand & live classes for her community on a monthly membership basis.
With a background in Economics & Law and a decade of experience in Online Marketing and Social Media, she brings a wealth of knowledge beyond the yoga studio, enriching her holistic approach to well-being.
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THE ADVENTURE AWAITS
Use the free time of the day for your own personal adventures. If you are only joining for the retreat, take your time and discover the surrounding area. Treat yourself to a break, let your soul dangle and spend the day in nature and at the beach. Feel with all your senses, be active in your power or enjoy doing nothing to the fullest. As you can see, there are no limits. Live yourself, live now and just be you.
TRAVEL DETAILS
By plane to Mopa Airport:
The closest airport to Mandrem is the Mopa Airport, also known as Manohar Airport. It is approximately 30 kilometers (18 miles)away, making it the most convenient airport for travelers visiting the region. Mopa Airport serves both domestic and international flights, offering connections to various destinations in Europe and beyond. From the airport, visitors can easily reach Mandrem by taxi in 45 minutes, enjoying a scenic drive through North Goa.
Dabolim to Mandrem by Shared Taxi:
If your flight is into Dabolim (GOI), a shared taxi (of 2-3 people) can easily be arranged for you. We will arrange with the retreat center a pick-up location at the airport in order for you to arrive smoothly. Approximate Taxi cost is 30-40 Euro per person/one way.