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Lifting into Lolasana

The ability to lift into Lolasana or pendant pose, provides a powerful launch pad for more complex arm balances, and it will build the foundations of floating through from Adho …

Alinging & Adjusting Standing Postures (Event Sold Out)

(Event Sold Out) Aligning the standing postures is fundamental to accessing the seated postures. Without proper engagement of the standing postures, a whole universe of understanding evades us. Working the …

A Balanced & Strong Core 21/01/2018

Bringing balance into the core is more important than continually making the practise harder and harder. A strong core has so many benefits, but an unbalanced core can be counter …

– Set high in the tranquil rolling hills of the Balkan mountain range offers yoga holidays and yoga teacher training. NATURAL CHARM Yoga Dharma is a traditional farmhouse fully modernised with all its natural charm. The main house was constructed from local stone and wood, with many exposed beams, stone floors and walls. The centre is South facing and unoverlooked with spectacular views across the distant mountains. With large grounds and a small pool there is lots of space to relax and sunbathe. NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS! The centre has a variety of rooms for all tastes, including private en-suite, double, family and single accommodation, and we do not charge supplements! Facilities include a student lounge, movie nights, a small library, free laundry, yoga equipment, garden furniture, all day refreshments included in the student lounge. THE YOGA Yoga holidays include one or two classes per day, depending on demand. The Yoga Dharma teaching team led by Martin and Fran offers unsurpassed expertise, with Martin and Fran both having over 40 years of experience. The rest of the team are expected to have a minimum of 700 hours of teaching qualifications each, so you can expect the best! TEACHER TRAINING COURSES FOR 2020 15 days 200/300 hours Fri 3rd July- Sat 18th July 2020 15 days 200/300 hours Fri 4th Sept- Sat 19th Sept 2020 HATHA YOGA – ASHTANGA YOGA Yoga on the holidays offers a range options, which include workshop style classes, led classes and Mysore style. The experience of the teaching team ensures lots of one to one support and adjustments. Yoga teaching on the training courses is led by Martin Thompson with the support of two assistant teachers. Our linage is the Ashtanga vinyasa system of Pattabhi Jois which evolved through Krishnamacharya and incorporating the alignment of Iyengar. We are a Hatha yoga school which draws heavily from the Tantric teachings of the Bihar school of yoga with an underpinning sutric philosophy. ASANA Yoga on either holidays or training includes all hatha yoga techniques including, shat karmas, pranayama, asana and meditation. On the retreats yoga philosophy is weaved into your stay, while on the training courses is in set lectures. YOGA STUDIO The yoga studio is in the converted barn and is large and airy with views over the hills. It is fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps and lecture facilities. MENU The menu is planned around seasonal produce from traditional family farmers and sold from local markets, ensuring freshness and quality. Menus are either vegan or vegetarian and we can adapt the menus to meet most demands. The teacher training courses have a professional chef on hand, and the holidays either a chef or highly experienced cook. LOCAL EXCURSIONS Holidays will include some trips to local beauty spots or places of interest. The training courses include a free day and we can help you if you want a trip into Veliko Tarnovo. The centre overlooks the village of Voneshta Voda which has a spa resort and includes sulphur baths, alternative therapies, massage etc. The centre is in a nature reserve which is rich in local culture. There are many monasteries close by, walks to a ghost village where it is said treasure is buried, waterfalls and the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo. 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training 300 Hour Expert Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour Meditation Teacher Training 100 Hour Teach Pranayama Training 200 Hour Residential Yoga Teacher Training 300 Hour Residential Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Dharma EU Yoga Dharma Publications Pocket Yoga Teacher on sale at Amazon

Yoga Teacher Training Residential Intensive

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE Yoga Teacher Training Residential Intensive 200/500 hour courses with Yoga Alliance accreditation. The 15 day program is an all inclusive schedule divided into daily modules building …

Asana

Trikonasana with Correct Alignment

“Look at a posture with no real connection to the core and you will see a version with no commitment or passion, it will look flaccid and lifeless. Bringing an …

Asana

Yoga and Alignment of Postures

“This is where yoga asanas are so very effective, they are holistic and will eventually bring the body back into balance provided we stick to correct and appropriate alignment” Properly …

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