Highlights

	Learn in an intimate study environment from spiritually adept individuals.
	Become an Internationally Certified Yoga Teacher SchoolYoga is Registered with Yoga Alliance and you can register as RYT-200 upon completion of the program.
	Learn to teach Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga.

Heal the Mother Earth, Heal your soul

We invite you to join us in celebrating and uniting with the Panchamama (Mother Earth) through meditation, pranayama, asana, vegetarian meals, daily activities, and application of yogic theory into daily living. Open your heart to connect the essence of our earth, the universe, love, compassion, and perfection. Remove the layers to reveal the inner stillness and peace that resides deep in your heart and soul. We invite you to radiate the peace and love to all mankind and use it to heal our earth.

We wake up while the sun rises over the volcanic landscape glistening morning sun on the waters of the mystical Lake Atitlan. Every day is a new day to experience the magic, beauty and serenity at Finca de Yoga Mistica, (The Mystical Yoga Farm). Guided group meditation starts at 6:30am followed immediately by pranayama, chanting and asana (yoga posture) practice.

A Daily yoga lesson on theory and philosophy is woven into the yoga asana practice and is advised to apply to our daily living. Workshop-style yoga asana practice starts at 4pm this is our time for practice teaching, and in-depth discussion of asana practices. Yoga lectures (2pm-4pm) covers Yoga philosophy, Yoga theory, Yogic living, Yoga diet, yoga anatomy, and yogic healing. Daily Satsang (wise gatherings) starts at 8:00pm and ends at 9pm to contemplate and reflect our sadhana (spiritual practice) of the day.

Two vegetarian meals at 9:30am and 5:30pm are prepared with love by members of our community. Embracing the abundance of fresh foods from or surrounding landscape; daily we enjoy fresh juices and herbal teas. We will have fresh fruits and other health foods available during the day.

The Soul of SchoolYoga Institute

SchoolYoga Institute is an extended family of yoga teachers and practitioners who have deeply experienced the wisdom of yoga and who feel inspired to share that wisdom with others. We believe yoga transcends physical practice and is ultimately a vehicle for spiritual insight. Our contemporary and eclectic approach brings to life the ancient teachings of yoga through accessible spiritual lessons drawing from many traditions.

A Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour and 500-hour levels, SchoolYoga Institute offers month-long intensive Yoga Teacher Training Courses (YTTCs) at sacred sites around the globe and semester-long YTTCs in California and New Hampshire. The soul of SYI is our mission to spread the beauty and wisdom of yoga as a spiritual and energetic, as well as physical, practice.

For more information, visit: http://www.schoolyogainstitute.com/aboutus/index.php

General Information

Date: October 8th-28th, 2010
Place: Guatemala Mystical Yoga Farm (Finca de Yoga Mistica), Lake Atitilan, Guatemala

Who: This Mother Earth YTTC is designed for prospective participants who fit any one or more of the following criteria:

1. People who are interested in pursuing RYT 200 hours level to become a certified yoga teacher.
2. Individuals who have a long-standing yoga practice and who are interested in exploring the deeper practice of yoga incorporated with Earth Medicine healing arts
3. People with interest to incorporate elements of the Earth, nature and the cosmos into their yoga practice.

Typical Day

6:30-9:30 Guided Meditation/Pranayama/Asana
9:30-11:00 Breakfast and Break
11:00-12:30 Ancient Wisdom and Yoga Philosophy
12:30-2:30 Karma Yoga
2:30-3:30 Swim, Snack and Siesta
3:30-4:30 Earth Medicine
4:30-6:00 Art of Teaching/ Art of Touch
6:00-7:30 Dinner and Self Sadhana
7:30-9:00 Ceremony and Satsang (Healing practice, kirtan, and reflection)
9:00-10:00 Quiet Time, Self Sadhana

Prerequisites

Our only requirement is that participants set an intention to devove their time and energy to make the course a success.

Before the Program: We also suggest that after enrolling in the course, that people complete the following:

1. Asana–We provide two videos of the flows that we teach. We like for peolpe to practice them before coming to the program. We will cover these flows in detail during the course, and it is great to be familiar with them.
   

Continue Education:
Every five year you are asked to join one of our 3-5 day Teacher Reunion Retreat (of course you can come every year if so desire) at Our Mystical Yoga Farm, other parts of the world, even online program.

Required Texts

• SchoolYoga Institute Yoga Teacher Training Manual (download from our online course once you enroll)
• Yoga Sutra by Dennis Hill

Facilitators

	Matthew King  USA
	Derek Marks Alamo USA
	Dennis Hill Turlock USA
	Vedantin Ping Luo Turlock USA
	Cassandra Passarelli  UK
	Randi Schiffman  USA

Registration and Payment

Excluded

• Room and Board Package between $600-$800.
• $80 Airport transfer (Round trip from Guatemala City to Lake Atitilan)
• Massage ($25-45)
• Extra costs for day off activities (eg: Weaving lessons, Volcano San Pedro Hike, Spanish lessons, Canopy Zip Line Tour, Hot Springs)

Attach information from the Finca de Yoga Mistica page

Other Highlights

1. Vegetarian Meals (at 9:30am and 5:30pm)
2. Yoga living lifestyle
3. Daily meditation
4. 2 yoga classes daily
5. Yoga Theory Practice and Living Lectures
6. Swimming
7. Local cultural events
8. Hiking
9. Earth Ceremonies and introduction to Shamanic practices
10. Living in natural beauty at Finca de Yoga Mystica

Other Local Attractions

There are many healing arts centers in nearby village of San Marcos. Many people are likely to spend days off here enjoying all the healing and good food this village has to offer. If you are interested in staying in Guatemala longer, you may enroll in all kinds of healing arts classes, including:

• Many types of massage
• Crystal reading
• Healing touch
• Neurostructural integration
• Auriculotherapy
• Other healing arts from around the world

There are lots of local sites to visit, volcanic mountain hike, and a beautiful lake to swim or kayak in (rentals available).

Questions and More Information

• You can call or email anytime.
• Please see our FAQ Section Here.
• Email info@schoolyogainstitute.com  
• Tel: 888-964-2123 (toll free from US and Canada)
• Tel: 603-831-2281 (USA)
• Tel: (502) 4561 6685 (Guatemala)

Please see our Reservatin and Cancelation Policy