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200 HOUR VINYASA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
3 WEEK INTENSIVE IN SWEDEN

SEPTEMBER 10–30, 2021
​ONE SINGLE ROOM LEFT!

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200 HOUR INTENSIVE IN SWEDEN

We are happy to offer our signature 200 hour vinyasa teacher training again in 2021 in the lush forest of southern Sweden. Our venue is located in the countryside with lots of space indoors and outside. It's surrounded by trees, flowers and deep forests – the perfect place to focus. 
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A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

TRUE NORTH VINYASA is a yoga teacher training true to the essence of vinyasa with a fresh and open minded perspective. This is an immersion into a transformational personal physical practice. It's a hands-on catapult into skillful vinyasa teaching and the business of being a teacher. It's a tool kit that will help you find your voice and your calling as a yoga teacher.

WE STAY TRUE TO THE CORE of modern vinyasa. This means we don't provide answers and we never ask you to memorise a sequence or a script. In fact we won't even give you a sequence. Instead we will focus on the foundational knowledge you need in order to create your own sequences and scripts with confidence. You will learn THE CRAFT OF TEACHING vinyasa.

OUR TRAINING FOLLOWS and greatly exceeds the outline of Yoga Alliance and will earn you a 200 hr Yoga Teacher Certificate. But above all, it will mark the beginning of your new life as a skilled, articulate, creative and inspirational Vinyasa Teacher. From day one we will guide you in DEEPENING YOUR PRACTICE and fine tuning the skills you'll need to be an empowered and empowering yoga teacher. Your own personal practice and choices, on and off the mat, make up the foundation of your offerings as a teacher. Exploring the refinement of body, movement, breath, energy flow and clarity of mind is the base of our training. Be prepared to push your mental and physical boundaries throughout these intensive three weeks. Be prepared for major shifts, changes and transitions – again, some of the key components of vinyasa flow yoga.  



​​SMALL GROUPS
BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS
SPACE TO EVOLVE
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

How to observe and respond to people, their bodies and their potential

How to deepen your own practice and apply the wisdom from your journey to guiding others

Logic in asana structure and alignment, working from the base and up, from the inside and out

How to assist physical poses with confidence and encouragement 

How to communicate from the core of your being and your heart, with an articulate and powerful voice 

The art of intelligently designing, theming and sequencing classes that are fun, graceful, inspirational and boosting for all levels

How to relate and apply ancient yogic philosophy to a contemporary dynamic yoga practice
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How to build your yoga business and brand as a yoga teacher

OUR APPROACH

INTENSIVE TRAINING We offer this course as a 20 day all inclusive intensive with additional preparation time before training begins. The intensive format allows you to fully dedicate yourself to a transformational practice and journey. We believe the personal immersion is a key component in becoming a yoga teacher. You will need to be prepared to work hard in this training.

BEAUTIFUL SETTING We believe in the power of beautiful surroundings and good nourishing food. For this training we have carefully picked an amazing venue in the woods of southwestern Sweden. You will be staying in an aesthetically stimulating small retreat center, with a great boutique style and attention to detail. Our venue is about 1,5 hours from Copenhagen International Airport. 

TWO MAIN TEACHERS True North Vinyasa is a strong team of two main teachers. Together we have 18 years of combined teaching experience and over 30 years of combined practice. We are ready to share our knowledge of studio ownership, organising fully booked retreats, sequencing memorable classes and designing unique, sold-out workshops. But we are also ready to share our mistakes (yes, we've made them too) and lessons learnt the hard way from the business of yoga. 

SMALL GROUPS Group size for this training is limited to 16 students, making the student-teacher ratio 8:1. This is unusual and guarantees a lot of individual attention and a high quality teacher training.

WE DON'T LEAVE YOU HANGING We have a solid worldwide network and will continue to offer insight and mentorship for an unlimited time after the teacher training has ended. 

EXCELLENT GUEST FACULTY We believe in a strong, diverse team and will invite inspiring and experienced guest faculty for added perspectives. 

EDUCATING TEACHERS A lot of yogis look to teacher trainings simply to learn more about yoga and to advance their personal practice. While you will get all this, True North Vinyasa is dedicated to educating teachers, not advanced yogis. We do a lot of actual teaching from day one. 
    
BEYOND TEACHING WELL Being a yoga teacher is competitive. While we give you a strong skill set to become an amazing teacher, we are also dedicated to sending you off with solid knowledge of how to build your brand, run your business and succeed financially. We devote much more time to this than most teacher trainings.

THIS YOGA TRAINING IS FOR YOU IF

You love the freedom and creativity of modern vinyasa flow

You would like to be a confident and skillful yoga teacher, true to yourself

You are ready to dedicate three super intensive weeks to developing yourself, your practice and your knowledge base

You are inspired by beautiful surroundings and attention to detail

You like the idea of spending three weeks in the green woods of Sweden
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You would like to be a yoga leader – not just an instructor

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YTT TESTIMONIALS

Take a moment and read what our former trainees said. We are happy to connect you with one of them, either to take a class or to inquire further about this training. 
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I was looking to come out of a 3 week intensive teacher training feeling prepared to sequence, plan and teach full vinyasa classes and that is exactly how I feel. The knowledge I have gained during this training is invaluable.
​Hallie, USA, April 2018

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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

WEEK 1  | FIND YOUR FLOW  Our venue is located in the Swedish countryside with forest all around, a lush garden, sauna and birds singing. We close the door to the outside world and immerse fully into a physical practice. You'll start practicing the art of teaching, shifting from being a student to becoming aware of the teacher's perspective.    

WEEK 2 | FIND YOUR VOICE  We focus increasingly on the teacher's skill set and toolbox. You are gradually introduced to sequencing, alignment, adjusting and assisting, class themes, anatomy. You'll start to connect the dotted lines between ancient teachings and modern yoga. You are invited to explore finding your own voice and offering, as well as the technicalities of designing and successfully executing classes for different types of students and needs. 

WEEK 3 | FIND YOUR TRUE NORTH  We invite you to fully step into the role of a yoga teacher. We continue our daily practice, adding a more thorough analysis of each class and incorporating an increasing amount of hands on teaching and adjusting. You are introduced to leadership and self care, plus the skills needed to build a business in yoga as well as branding and marketing.

DAILY SCHEDULE | SAMPLE

7.30–9.30 am | Morning Practice (including meditation, pranayama, asana)

9.30 am | Breakfast and self-study

11 am–1.45 pm | Session 1 

1.45 pm | Lunch and self-study

3–6.45 pm | Session 2  

​​7 pm | Dinner and self-study

The daily schedule will vary somewhat.
​There is no day off, but we do schedule self studies for two full days.

FACULTY

ELIN JENSEN ​(SWE) Vinyasa Teacher since 2007, Branding and Marketing Consultant, Word Nerd, Tall Ship Sailor, Backbend Lover

LISA ANDERSSON RHODINER (SWE) Vinyasa Teacher since 2012, Vegan Chef, World Traveller, Networking Queen, Problem Solver
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GUEST FACULTY 
Nazareno Grisola (URU) Vinyasa Teacher, Surfer, Arm Balance Guru
Nazareno teaches Advanced Asana, the art of Hands-on Assists and acts as a mentor 

Willemijn Noordhoff (NL), Anatomy Geek, Psychiatrist, Yoga Therapy Teacher, Nature Lover  
Willemijn teaches Anatomy and Kinesiology

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM DETAILS

INCLUDED IN PROGRAM
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200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification

True North Vinyasa exclusive teacher's manual

20 nights of shared accommodations at Vallåsens Värdshus

Three vegetarian meals daily

Access to mentorship and support after the training

Access to world-wide network of True North Vinyasa teachers


NOT INCLUDED

Required reading material (around €100)

Travel costs/transfer costs

Optional photo shoot with a professional photographer during week 2-3 (€70)
LOCATION
Our 200 hr intensive teacher training takes place at Vallåsens Värdshus, located 20 minutes from the coast in southwest Sweden. The venue is located about 1,5 hours by direct train from Copenhagen Airport Kastrup (nearest international airport). By car it's about a 1 hour drive north of Malmö and 7 hours from Berlin. More information and more pictures ››

ARRIVING/DEPARTING DETAILS
Welcome circle, introduction and your first class with us is at 4 pm on arrival day. Closing circle and ceremony is in the late evening of day 19. The following day is check-out (day 20) and breakfast is our last meal at our venue.

PRICES AND APPLICATIONS

PRICES
Full price tuition: €5700
Discounted rate (see below): €5400​
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​​Single rooms are available at €600 extra

DISCOUNTED RATE
This rate is for any applicant who has attended a retreat with Lisa/Inspiro Yoga or Elin/Yogalito in the past 4 years prior to applying to the True North Vinyasa teacher training.

EARLY BIRD END DATE
September 10–30 2021 training: July 1st 2021
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Partial Scholarships are available – please click here to find out more

APPLICATION PROCESS
After your application has been reviewed and approved, we require a non-refundable deposit of €750 to secure your spot. The remaining balance will be billed around 90 days prior to course start. Payment plans are available upon request (see application form).

Price is based on shared occupancy in a double room with private bath. Single rooms are available. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have special requests regarding accommodation.
 
Please note that you are fully responsible for your own travel and health insurance during the time of training. Read our policy on payment, cancellations and refunds here ››


PRE-REQUISITES
At least two years of regular dynamic yoga practice

Familiarity with Vinyasa Yoga

Familiarity with Ashtanga Yoga

Ability to communicate in English*
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Required reading and some preparatory work before training begins

* Clear verbal communication and a varied, inspirational way with words are essential parts of your success as a yoga teacher. While our training is in English, we are aware that you may not teach in English. We will encourage you to work in your language whenever possible but we can only offer effective support in English, Swedish and Spanish.  

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QUESTIONS
For any questions or to simply have a talk, don't hesitate to reach out directly to Lisa and Elin. CONTACT US here.
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