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.

Join us for this increadible training in Guatemala

Come to see for yourself the most beautiful lake in the world, Lake Atitlan. It locates about three hours away from Guatemala city, the capital, at 5000 feet, 1500 meters elevation, and surrounded by three vocalic mountains with pristine lake water. The home of most resilient Mayan residents traced back thousands years and still thrive today in all corners of the mystical lake. Lake Atitlan on Wikipedia

This Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) offers participants a precious opportunity to learn from the wisdom and gifts of several spiritually adept individuals in a small, intimate study environment. The individuals we will work with have been inspired to channel and share their profound connection with the creative energy of the universe. The community of teachers and learners that we create together will help us facilitate this process of channeling the universal wisdom of the creative self.

Besides learning the wisdom and beauty of the ancient system of yoga we will connect the wisdom of the mystical land, the lake, and the cosmos through earth medicine. So we call it Earth Medicine YTTC. It will take us to an epic journey to experience and reveal the beauty and light from within each of us and manifested everywhere and in each n everyday.

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: June 20- July 10, 2010
Place: La Paz Hostel, San Marcos La Laguna, Lago Atitlan, Guatemala and possible visits at our Mystical Yoga Farm (under construction)
Who: This Earth Medicine YTTC is designed for prospective participants who fit any one or more of the following criteria:

1. Foundation yoga teacher training course for people who are interested in pursuitng RYT 200 hours level and become a certified yoga teacher.
2. Immersion course for those who are pursuing RYT 500 and have already obtained 200 hours level at another yoga school (please provide a copy of your RYT card or certification via email). Additional 100 hours is required before or after the training through online program, intern program at Mystical Yoga Farm and other intensive 100 hour programs in our organization and other organization of approval.
3. 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
4. Individuals who are interested in becoming yoga teacher training facilitators through SchoolYoga Institute (SYI 800 or 1000), who have already obtained 200 or 500 hours level with SchoolYoga Institute

Typical Day

6:00-9:00 Guided Meditation/Pranayama/Asana
9:00-10:00 Breakfast on your own
10:00-12:00 Ancient Wisdom and Yoga Anatomy
12:00-1:00 lunch and snack on your own (very small portion please)
1:00-2:00 Healing Art
2:00-5:00 Art of Teaching and Alignment
5:00-7:00 Dinner and Self Sadhana
7:00-8:30 Ceremony and Satsang (Healing practice, kirtan, and reflection)
8:30-10:00 Quiet Time

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.
   

After the Program:

1. Teaching–Teach 5 yoga classes and write reflections of them after complete the course.
   
   
2. Spiritual Reflection–Read a spiritual book and write a written reflection on it.

All work should be submitted to us electronically after the program.

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

	Vedantin Ping Luo Turlock USA
	Amanda Barnard  USA

Registration and Payment

Food and Lodging

You will need between $300 to $500 or more for the duration of the training, depending upon your budget, needs, and preferences.

Food
Everyone is responsible for his or her own food during the program. Typically $5/meal will buy you great value and taste. There are many delicious and wholesome options in San Marcos, including Japanese, Organic Vegetarian, Italian, Infusion, and local foods.

Lodging
There are plenty of places to stay near our training site. San Marcos is a very small, intimate village with everything about a five-minute walk away. You can find lodging for as little as $3/night and as much as $60/night. Most of places have hot showers but do not provide bath towels, so make sure to bring one with you!

We’ve provided a list of hotels and hostels for you so you can make your own reservation. If you have any difficulty, we are happy to help you: Please click here for places to stay.

Other Local Attractions

There are many healing arts centers in San Marcos. If you are interested in staying 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). A local boat comes to San Marcos every half hour and can transport you to nearby villages around the lake for additional attractions.

Transportation to San Marcos

Please see our Information page here.

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 8865 (Guatemala)

Please see our Reservatin and Cancelation Policy