This is for lovers of yoga and students of life who want to deepen their access to core of the human experience and the Heart of Yoga.
This course is designed to Unveil Yoga.
To reveal its Myths as well as the timeless wisdom within its mythology.
Experience the Magic that the practice holds to shift patterns. Transform vision and enhance relationships. Locate the magic which runs through Tantra, the Yoga Sutra’s and the Epics.
Explore Mastery via extended daily practices a ton of techniques to build your confidence within the portal of your body, utilise your voice and develop your leadership skills.
Via Yogic studies, shared story and embodied repetition we will recalibrate together and deepen our relationship with body, community, earth and cosmos.
There is a strong emphasis on the Art of Teaching for either personal mastery or professional. It is guaranteed to inspire well honed teachers and satiate those who simply love the journey and know the benefit for their daily lives.
This is a powerful opportunity to explore all things “Yoga.” Explore foundational knowledge in order to enhance your practice. Hone skills and build confidence in your embodiment and understanding of Yoga. This course illuminates Yoga’s rich history and will keep you captivated by its modern expression.
It includes a Nature Immersion into Bali’s jungles, waterfalls and your own inner world.
Myth: Learn the power of mythology and how the Indian myths can open up an entire world of possibility, timeless wisdom and be the thread that weaves the ancient and modern together.
Magic: Learn about the origins of yoga and its connection with shifting perspectives, the mystical powers of the siddhis, expanding awareness and even consciousness. Witness how yoga was perceived outside of India as a practice associated with the occult and the extraordinary.
Mastery: Take your embodied practice to the next level. Expand your self-knowledge. Learn the latest research about the history of yoga from ancient to modern. For those who are teaching, refine and define what you are teaching, how you are teaching and why you are teaching.
Bex has studied yoga at university level whilst also spending trillions of hours on a yoga mat. She has taught thousands of women and trained hundreds of teachers. In short, Yoga is her passion and her constant companion and most intimate friend. Her homeland is Scotland and she carries its rich wilderness and myths in her heart wherever she goes. She grew up with a passion for social and environmental justice which led to her gaining a MPhil graduate degree in Development Studies at Oxford University.
The results of this maverick position has led her to teach yoga in some unlikely places including Bali’s largest prison, in refugee camps in Palestine, women’s refuges in Kathmandu and sex workers and women branded as witches in Kolkata. Bex has been a resident teacher at the Yoga Barn in Ubud Bali since 2009. This has afforded her with a wealth of experience. She teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, Power, Yin/ Yang, Yin, Yoga therapy, Restorative yoga, Acroyoga, Thai Massage as well as the art of teaching, yoga history, philosophy and mythology.
Her work combines the practice and movement of yoga with its deeper roots through intensive research and study of its rich history and philosophy, resulting in a unique and sophisticated approach to yoga that questions the mainstream narrative created by mass media and corporations and is of specific benefit to women’s holistic health. She has been guided by some incredible mentors including Denise Payne, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Angela Farmer, Mark Whitwell and Alexandra Pope.
FAQ
All questions regarding the training should be directed to the teacher that is offering the training. The curriculum, course content and itinerary are organized by the teacher — not The Yoga Barn.
A 200-hour program is typically considered the foundational training for new instructors. A 300-hour program is often for more advanced study and specialization.
Yes, YTT is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to teach yoga. After successful completion and certification, you can begin teaching.
Consider factors like the program’s reputation, curriculum, location, instructors, and whether it aligns with your goals and interests.
After YTT, many instructors continue to deepen their practice, gain teaching experience, and pursue further education or specialized training.
In many cases, yes, but requirements can vary by country. It’s essential to research the specific regulations and visa requirements.