Teacher Intensive Course — Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Center

3 Week Teacher and Lifestyle Training

The First Stage of Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Program.

March 24- April 14 2023

What you’ll learn

This training is designed for Ashtanga Vinyasa ‘Mysore Style’ practitioners with a consistent Mysore practice (not led practice) of at least 6 months who are ready to deepen their practice and step into the role of the teacher.

If you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Center.

Note:

This program is a prerequisite to the mentoring / apprenticeship teacher immersion. Please see our requirements below for more information!

Prem

AYBRC, Bali

I began my journey into the Ashtanga Yoga world since 1978. I was blessed with the rare opportunity to be with “Guruji” (Pattabhi Jois) in the most intimate settings from the very beginning… more

Radha

AYBRC, Bali

Radha began her Ashtanga practice in 1990, at the age of 20. After meeting Guruji, she felt completely committed and devoted to the practice. He gave her the confidence to actually immerse herself and at that point she knew she wanted to teach the method as her life’s work… more

The Curriculum

Daily Practice

During this training, you will learn the fundamental principles of the Ashtanga Yoga Mysore style while immersing yourself in daily practice.

Concepts we review are Breath, Bandha, Dristi, Energetic Alignment and Adjustments.

Theory

Supplementary classes will cover philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and mantra work. These classes will be geared towards using these techniques in a daily, practical way.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Education

Together, we will explore personal lifestyle practices and Ayurvedic principles.

You will learn how to use diet, nutrition, cooking, cleansing, and other lifestyle practices to support your yoga practice. There will be a cooking session with Radha on how to prepare and cook using Ayurvedic principles.

Teaching Education

We will focus on the practical use of the foundational principles and experience these methods, rather than memorizing text and information.

You will learn how to communicate information for adjusting and teaching purposes. Prem and Radha will provide you with coaching and feedback.

Attending the 3-Week Teacher and Lifestyle Training at AYBRC’s Yoga Shala

The AYBRC Yoga Shala is a private, natural sanctuary in the lush jungle areas of Pejeng, Bali. It is a serene drive just 15 minutes north of Ubud’s center.

The Shala is a quiet, sacred space that is designed to nourish all beings back into alignment; body, mind, and soul. It operates from Prem and Radha’s personal home, shared with their growing community of dedicated and compassionate Ashtanga Yoga students.

Upon your arrival, you’ll be provided with the highest level of training. The smaller class sizes allow more opportunities for one-on-one guidance and specialized areas of study.

After practice, students typically gather together to enjoy a refreshing coconut that is provided by Eddie, a local Balinese friend.

A Message to Our Prospective Students:

This training is much more than just Asanas (postures). The main emphasis of this training is to show you how to fully integrate these practices into everything you do.

We encourage those who have experienced the above to apply to this program. Those who have not experienced the above are encouraged to join our Practice Intensive Training.

Requirements

We are only accepting dedicated Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga ‘Mysore style’ practitioners. It is expected you have an established and consistent daily Mysore practice of 6 months, not led classes.

If this is your practice, please carefully read the following items:

If you are a first-time student with us, we ask for a personal reference in an email from your primary teacher if you have one. If you do not have a personal reference, we will request a Skype interview to get to know you and your practice better.
Additionally, if you are a first-time student with us, we will ask that you arrive at least one week prior to the course, preferably more. In this way, we can work with you in the Mysore room and get to know your practice prior to the beginning of the 3-Week Teacher and Lifestyle Training.

This course is about building your wisdom and experience, rather than gathering more information. Teaching requires much more than a 3-week course, but rather years of consistent, solid practice and dedication with a qualified teacher.

*This program is a prerequisite to the mentoring/apprenticeship teacher immersion.

Once the 3-week program is completed, if Prem and Radha feel you are ready from watching your daily practice and ability to absorb material for teaching, you will be invited to assist in future “Mysore” classes with them, receiving personal guidance and hands-on experience with adjusting students.

This is the only way they feel is most appropriate for learning to be a teacher of the Ashtanga Mysore method.

Begin Your Journey Toward Becoming a Teacher Today

Please fill in our application form with your dates, details, and queries. One of our warm and friendly team will get straight back to you.

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Indi Nainggolan

2021-06-29

Both Rada and Prem are great teachers. Love the tranquilty shala and the quality of the everyday class. My second time visiting and will be not the last time. Ashtanga at best ❤

Ruth Quirk

Although this review is delayed, it is no less sincere than if I had written it immediately after completing the online course Radiant Living Revealed with Prem and Radha in January of this year! For me, the live-streamed courses with Prem and Radha were as elevating and inspiring as the times when I have practiced under their masterful guidance, in person, at the shala in Ubud (which I have done each year since 2014 – only stopping because of pandemic travel restrictions). I learn something new (and yes, profound) every time I practice with Prem and Radha and this is no different online. They gave me lots of modifications to my postures, and adjustments to my approach, that being the focus on energetic quality – which I hadn’t fully appreciated or perhaps understood in the past. In the past, I would confuse struggle with discipline and lack of struggle with laziness, thinking that if I wasn’t struggling then I wasn’t being disciplined and therefore I was being lazy ( I was stuck in this way of thinking). I have now learnt to modify and adjust as I move through the postures in a no-less-disciplined way than when I would struggle to get my body into a position, that it probably was never designed to be in. The modifications are very freeing for the body and mind, and I’ve learned how to practice the ashtanga yoga method in a therapeutic way – as Prem insists; this is therapy. Prem and Radha teach in a way that makes the ashtanga yoga method accessible for anyone to learn, practice and benefit from – few teachers do this. Over the years that I have attended their classes, including the women’s intensive and aryuveda, pranayama, and satsang online, Prem and Radha have opened my world, my outlook and my approach to yoga and to my life (which it turns out, is the same thing). While we are still under these pandemic lock-down restrictions, I would encourage you to do Prem and Radha’s online courses to give yourself that extra lift – you won’t know what you might learn about yourself and your potential until you’re doing the class. Do these online courses to keep yourself and yoga practice going and keep yourself inspired until we can all get back out to Ubud again and practice together in person! Arohanui Ruth Quirk Aotearoa – New Zealand

Felicity Field

2021-06-12

My time being taught Ashtanga with Prem and Rahda was the just the best experience and I will come back as often as I can. I hadn’t done Ashtanga before but with their help I learnt a routine that was tailored to what my body needed to feel it’s best. There knowledge is second to none and also such kind lovely people. Only wish I had found them sooner.

Andrei Novikov

2021-06-11

I had a wonderful time practicing with Prem and Radha at Ashtanga Yoga Research Center! Spent a week there, doing daily Mysore style classes. The two of them have different styles that compliment each other very well, you can tell they have lots of experience and knowledge about the Ashtanga yoga practice. Especially if you have your own daily yoga practice, they make adjustment and give advise that helps keep your body and joint healthy in the long run. Thank you to Radha and Prem!!! Can’t wait to come back and learn more ❤️

S J Paz

2021-06-02

I'm a student of Yoga rather than a follower of the Ashtanga Method however after many years of practice I came to recognise how beneficial this powerful brand of the ancient yoga system is. My interest in learning this method took me to various different committed teachers until I found Radha and Prem who are totally devoted to Ashtanga. They were like a breath of fresh air and are an expert skilled teaching team with emense wisdom that has clearly developed along with the method to now be able to offer well balanced up to date teachings. The shala is like a paradise to practice in! Quiet and calm, it's off the beaten track (close enough to Ubud for easy transport ) and has high quality flooring with lush jungle gardens to enjoy when you are there. My practice came on loads during the months I was there in 2019 and I would highly recommend anyone who is serious about health and of course yoga, no matter what kind of past yoga experience, to go study with Prem and Radha who are a warm and welcoming couple.

Ana Heraso

2021-05-31

Si estás buscando una práctica de asthanga, este es el lugar. Radha y John tienen más de 35 años de experiencia y saben lo que están haciendo. Aunque el precio es elevado merece muchísimo la pena. He aprendido mucho con ellos y he corregido mis posturas que llevaba tiempo haciendo mal. Están muy pendientes de cada alumno y ajustan constantemente. Simplemente gracias ♥️

Darja Tjioe

2021-05-11

Radha & Prem are extremely experienced and knowledgeable teachers. I practiced with them for extended periods of time in the beginning of my Ashtanga journey and couldn't have wished for a better foundation! As a cherry on the cake, the shala is just gorgeous!!!!

Fumi Ushio

If you are in Bali (specially at this moment) and thinking starting Yoga. Here is best place to start with. Prem and Radha are both experienced Yoga teacher as well as Ayurveda. You will learn where you can start and they will guide you to establish your own Yoga path.

Julie Vérité

2021-04-25

At this wonderful shala I got exactly what I needed and also a good laugh every day. From the start as a beginner until now, I am so great full to have Prem and Radha as yoga teachers at my side. Their perfect adjustments during practise, excellent knowledge about Ayurveda, endless experience in pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy are of the best quality. Thanks to their enthusiasm I have experienced to heal and to fully live. What Prem and Radha have shown me is a big treasure for life!

Trudy Jacobsen

2021-04-01

I was late to yoga. After 20+ years of running I started experiencing persistent hip and knee problems. Eager to find another form of exercise I stumbled across the Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Centre while holidaying in Ubud in 2018. With the expertise and support of Radha and Prem I started Ashtanga Yoga at 48. I also discovered Ashtanga Yoga is much more than just an exercise routine. I returned twice a year to study with them until COVID put a stop to my travels. Having an established yoga practice has been great during lockdown. I can't wait to return to my Ashtanga community in Ubud! Thanks Radha and Prem I'm very grateful for your enthusiasm, support, patience and knowledge. Hope to see you both again soon.