THE NEXT STEP AS A YOGA TEACHER
KEEP GROWING Ever since we started True North Vinyasa in 2017, we have been dedicated to raising the professional bar for Vinyasa Yoga Teachers. It's our belief that as a yoga teacher, you can be part of major change. You can be part of bodies, minds and lives thriving, moving and flowing. But you need to keep growing and sharpen your own tools in order to lift and lead others. With the 150 hr Teachers' Immersion, our aim is that you walk away feeling inspired, boosted, supported, knowledgeable and ready to take another step ahead, allowing a shift towards an even more professional you.
QUESTION EVERYTHING If you are a graduate from our foundational teacher training program, you will recognise our trademark style; We ask you to explore, question everything and create your own platform based on your unique set of strengths, passions and skills. In the Yoga Teachers' Immersion we will draw from each other's experiences from life, teaching yoga and running businesses.
The program is lead by True North Vinyasa founders Lisa Andersson Rhodiner and Elin Jensen, along with a strong team of guest teachers ready to share their expertise. In 2022 the training will take place at Vallåsens Värdshus in southern Sweden, located about 1,5 hours by train from Copenhagen airport. We have hosted 2 foundational teacher trainings at this venue, and we love it for all the space, the peaceful environment and the fantastic food.
QUESTION EVERYTHING If you are a graduate from our foundational teacher training program, you will recognise our trademark style; We ask you to explore, question everything and create your own platform based on your unique set of strengths, passions and skills. In the Yoga Teachers' Immersion we will draw from each other's experiences from life, teaching yoga and running businesses.
The program is lead by True North Vinyasa founders Lisa Andersson Rhodiner and Elin Jensen, along with a strong team of guest teachers ready to share their expertise. In 2022 the training will take place at Vallåsens Värdshus in southern Sweden, located about 1,5 hours by train from Copenhagen airport. We have hosted 2 foundational teacher trainings at this venue, and we love it for all the space, the peaceful environment and the fantastic food.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This immersion is for yoga teachers with a 200 hr yoga teacher training (or equivalent) behind them. You feel like all or some of the below are true for you:
- You did your training online and would like to add the in-person experience, feedback and community
- You haven't had a chance to teach much (due to Covid or other reasons) and need to boost your teaching confidence
- You've fallen out of your personal practice (due to Covid or other reasons) and want to re-ignite your love for vinyasa
- You have some teaching experience but you're ready to step up your game and want more to offer your students
- You have teaching experience or training in other yoga lineages and would like to add vinyasa to your offerings
- You feel a bit lonely as a yoga teacher and would like to share the ins and outs of the trade with other yoga teachers
- You are ready to challenge and advance your own asana practice
- You feel insecure about some aspects of teaching yoga, such as hands-on assists, voice projection, creative sequencing, etcetera
- You have some teaching experience but you want to take it to a more professional level and start making money
- You have plans and dreams but you need a kick-start to get closer to realising them
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Starting in 2022, we offer the True North Vinyasa 150 hr Teachers' Immersion once per year, alternating two slightly different curriculums. If you are looking for Yoga Alliance credits, each training counts for 150 training hours of continuing education or towards a 500 hr YA certificate. It doesn't matter in what order you do our training modules.
If you are looking to register as a 500 hr RYT with Yoga Alliance (something you will have to do if you wish to run your own yoga teacher trainings in the future, for example), this training will take you there. As a 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, this one is split in two parts. We alternate the two parts offering one per calendar year, somewhere in Europe. The two parts are independent of one another, but together they become the basis for a full Advanced Training Certification program with Yoga Alliance. You can do them in any order. If you choose this path you'll do some additional work on your own, and then (provided you have a 200 hr YA training with us or another school behind you) you can register as a 500 hr RYT with Yoga Alliance if you wish. There is no additional fee if you choose this path, but some additional work on your part.
If you are looking to register as a 500 hr RYT with Yoga Alliance (something you will have to do if you wish to run your own yoga teacher trainings in the future, for example), this training will take you there. As a 300 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, this one is split in two parts. We alternate the two parts offering one per calendar year, somewhere in Europe. The two parts are independent of one another, but together they become the basis for a full Advanced Training Certification program with Yoga Alliance. You can do them in any order. If you choose this path you'll do some additional work on your own, and then (provided you have a 200 hr YA training with us or another school behind you) you can register as a 500 hr RYT with Yoga Alliance if you wish. There is no additional fee if you choose this path, but some additional work on your part.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
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EVOLVE YOUR PRACTICEQuite often as yoga teachers, we find that the more we teach, the less we practice. This is a chance to re-connect to why you probably wanted to become a teacher in the first place: your love for practicing vinyasa flow. You get to be a student on your mat again and explore your personal vinyasa practice. With daily, juicy morning classes as well as workshop elements throughout the day, you will advance your own yoga. Each class will include advanced asana variations, unusual and fun transitions and plenty of chances to sweat and challenge yourself physically. Two weeks of daily practice is also a fantastic way to re-connect with your own students, and this will make you a better teacher.
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SHARPEN YOUR SKILLSThese last couple of years have been rough. For newer teachers, it's been near impossible to get to teach at all IRL. For many, it's been a time of stagnation as we've been forced to pause. Even if you have kept active, it's easy to get stuck as a yoga teacher, feeling like you teach similar things all the time. That means it's time to step up. Allow your students to evolve by allowing yourself to evolve. This training includes workshops on teaching technique, intelligent sequencing, assisting asana, teaching advanced asana, communication, injury, anatomy, kinesiology and much more. You get to sharpen your set of pedagogic tools and learn how to teach with more precision, skill and confidence.
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BE PART OF A COMMUNITYBeing a yoga teacher can be lonely. Again, maybe especially during Covid. In this training, you will get to know others like you: vinyasa lovers and educators. You will share and you will listen to others tell their stories. You will find that you are not the only one with insecurities, doubts, worries, dreams, goals, failures, successes, weaknesses and strengths. While the True North Vinyasa team will facilitate this training, we know that the group will ultimately shape the experience.
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INVITE PROFESSIONAL GROWTHIf you have done our 200 hr training, you know that we are all about business. We want you to succeed financially as a yoga teacher. In this training, you will learn how to highlight your strengths and stay true to you. How to find your unique voice and teach from the core of who you are. You will walk away with solid ideas for the future and your own designs for class series, workshops and retreats that will ultimately make you profitable as a yoga teacher. In short, you will be groomed to take the next step as a yoga business, no matter where you are today.
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QUESTIONS? LET'S TALK.
OVERVIEW OF OUR PROGRAM
IMMERSION STYLE
You will live and breathe yoga for two weeks. Quality accommodation and all (vegetarian and delicious) meals are included so that you can fully focus and devote yourself to your training.
PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE
3–4 hours of yoga per day will evolve your practice in many ways. You can expect fully loaded vinyasa flow classes and lots of asana workshops, pranayama and meditation as well as restorative/yin.
CROSS-POLLINATION
Sharing experiences, challenges, solutions and dreams will boost you and lift you. Our methodology includes drawing from each participants' knowledge and experience while building a strong community and network of teachers.
BRUSH-UP AND DEEP DIVING
We will nourish and bring to bloom all the little seeds of knowledge you've planted from previous trainings, books read and workshops taken. This is the time to dive deeper into topics like yogic philosophy, human psychology, the nervous system, bones and joints and so much more.
ALL THINGS VINYASA
The yoga of rebels, vinyasa, asks a lot from you. This training will take your class planning skills to a new level while staying true to yourself. Sequencing, theming, designing workshops and retreats – we'll get to the bottom of all of it.
BUSINESS, BRANDING & MARKETING
A lot of time will be spent on defining your yoga teacher brand and figuring out how to establish yourself in the huge yoga industry.
You will live and breathe yoga for two weeks. Quality accommodation and all (vegetarian and delicious) meals are included so that you can fully focus and devote yourself to your training.
PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE
3–4 hours of yoga per day will evolve your practice in many ways. You can expect fully loaded vinyasa flow classes and lots of asana workshops, pranayama and meditation as well as restorative/yin.
CROSS-POLLINATION
Sharing experiences, challenges, solutions and dreams will boost you and lift you. Our methodology includes drawing from each participants' knowledge and experience while building a strong community and network of teachers.
BRUSH-UP AND DEEP DIVING
We will nourish and bring to bloom all the little seeds of knowledge you've planted from previous trainings, books read and workshops taken. This is the time to dive deeper into topics like yogic philosophy, human psychology, the nervous system, bones and joints and so much more.
ALL THINGS VINYASA
The yoga of rebels, vinyasa, asks a lot from you. This training will take your class planning skills to a new level while staying true to yourself. Sequencing, theming, designing workshops and retreats – we'll get to the bottom of all of it.
BUSINESS, BRANDING & MARKETING
A lot of time will be spent on defining your yoga teacher brand and figuring out how to establish yourself in the huge yoga industry.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7.30–9.30 am
Morning Vinyasa Practice: asana, pranayama, meditation, journaling
9.30–11 am
Breakfast
11 am–1.45 pm
Session 1: theoretical and/or practical workshops, discussions, lectures
1.45 pm–3 pm
Lunch
3–7 pm
Session 2: theoretical and/or practical workshops, discussions, lectures
7 pm
Dinner, sometimes followed by evening session
Morning Vinyasa Practice: asana, pranayama, meditation, journaling
9.30–11 am
Breakfast
11 am–1.45 pm
Session 1: theoretical and/or practical workshops, discussions, lectures
1.45 pm–3 pm
Lunch
3–7 pm
Session 2: theoretical and/or practical workshops, discussions, lectures
7 pm
Dinner, sometimes followed by evening session
ABOUT OUR VENUE
For this training we have chosen to invited you home, to our roots in southern Sweden. We are checking in to Vallåsens Värdshus, a little gem in the forest, lovingly run by Elin's sisters Moa and Mimi. With direct access to forest trails, with birds chirping and lots of space, we find this to be an amazing venue to immerse fully. We practice on a cork floor and have lectures, workshops and discussions outside or in the greenhouse with light pouring in. We are treated to incredible vegetarian food in prime harvest season. There is a sauna for chilly nights, fireplaces and access to a kitchen where you can make your own cup of tea or coffee throughout the day. We've hosted 2 teacher trainings here before, and you can read more about the venue here.
The nearest international airport to our venue is Copenhagen, Denmark. From there you can catch a direct train at the airport to Sweden and our town (Båstad). From there a 20 minute taxi ride will take you to Vallåsens Värdshus. The immersion begins on September 5th at 11 am. We finish after check-out on the 18th. It's possible to add a night before or after training.
PRICE & HOW TO APPLY
Early Bird Pricing (will go up on April 1st 2022).
€3995 (€4695) in shared double, private bathroom
€4495 (€5095) in private room, private bathroom
TNV graduates receive €200 off above rates
Partial scholarships are available, please write us to enquire
We do not offer full scholarships or work trades
Spots are limited to 20 participants
INCLUDED IN PROGRAM
13 nights in a single or shared double room with private bathroom
3 gourmet vegetarian meals* per day
Course tuition Advanced Vinyasa Teacher Training
Optional registration with Yoga Alliance for 150 hrs YACPE
and/or counting towards 500 hr Yoga Alliance certification (if you are currently YA 200hr certified)
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
Optional photo shoot with a professional photographer (€100–150)
*vegan option is available but must be reserved at the time of application to avoid additional fee
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 90 days prior to course start. Payment plans are available upon request (see application form).
Please note that you are fully responsible for your own insurance during the time of training. Read our policy on payment, cancellations and refunds here››
PRE-REQUISITES
Yoga teacher with a 200 hr foundational training or similar
Ability to communicate in English*
* 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.
QUESTIONS
For any questions or to simply have a talk, don't hesitate to reach out directly to Lisa and Elin. CONTACT US here.
€3995 (€4695) in shared double, private bathroom
€4495 (€5095) in private room, private bathroom
TNV graduates receive €200 off above rates
Partial scholarships are available, please write us to enquire
We do not offer full scholarships or work trades
Spots are limited to 20 participants
INCLUDED IN PROGRAM
13 nights in a single or shared double room with private bathroom
3 gourmet vegetarian meals* per day
Course tuition Advanced Vinyasa Teacher Training
Optional registration with Yoga Alliance for 150 hrs YACPE
and/or counting towards 500 hr Yoga Alliance certification (if you are currently YA 200hr certified)
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
Optional photo shoot with a professional photographer (€100–150)
*vegan option is available but must be reserved at the time of application to avoid additional fee
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 90 days prior to course start. Payment plans are available upon request (see application form).
Please note that you are fully responsible for your own insurance during the time of training. Read our policy on payment, cancellations and refunds here››
PRE-REQUISITES
Yoga teacher with a 200 hr foundational training or similar
Ability to communicate in English*
* 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.
QUESTIONS
For any questions or to simply have a talk, don't hesitate to reach out directly to Lisa and Elin. CONTACT US here.