Breath & Meditation 9 Day YTT Module

Yandara’s nourishing Breath & Meditation Module is an elective part of our 300 hr Yoga Teacher Training. You will learn and experience deep and effective breath and meditation techniques from a variety of traditions. Our curriculum is designed to ignite an experience of refined awareness and draws on Pranayama, Mindfulness Meditation, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Tantra. This program is well suited to dedicated yogis and teachers who are looking to add depth to their practice. If you are already 200 hr certified, this program can be used towards Yandara’s 300 hr advanced program. Students will experience a yoga lifestyle at Shambala Gatherings with a secluded lake, floating sauna and natural setting known for its vast forests and rich wildlife.

This program will give you the tools you need to enrich your classes and deepen your personal practice. We work with Yoga and Breathwork (yogic breath control techniques) to charge the body and breath; Mindfulness and Buddhist Meditation techniques to still the mind; Intention and Guided Meditation to find clarity; and Sound and Mantra Meditation to take the mind to a state beyond the ordinary. You will learn a variety of Breath & Meditation techniques and sequences to bring back to your home practice and to your students.

Our staff has refined the process of integrating yoga and meditation training within this natural setting, being mindful that your environment is integral to your learning process. Away from your hectic everyday life, you’ll discover an inner-peace in the silence of the northern forest. Our approach is all about teaching yoga from the heart. This setting and approach helps cultivate a love of yoga, your students and yourself.

Welcome to Your Sweden Yoga Experience

Located in the middle of Sweden, about two hours north of Stockholm, your all-inclusive stay with its organic feel and quiet appeal, will include:

Cuisine: Your dining experience will feature an internationally influenced vegan menu. A menu choice is rarely ever repeated, and focuses on fresh, local organic ingredients.

Culture: Depending on the length of your training, you will receive either a full or half day every week to explore the local area.

Climate:  Enjoy the beautiful shifting of the seasons! In the month of September, the days can still be warm and pleasant, however the nights are typically chilly. The average minimum temperature nighttime in September is 8.0°C (46.4°F). It rains on average a total of 9 days. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 18°C (64.4°F).

A Taste of How You’ll Spend a Day

Morning – Your day starts with the sunrise over the mountains and a yoga and meditation class to awaken your senses and ready you for the day.  After a refreshing shared community breakfast, we workshop and practice a variety of techniques together in one of the cozy yoga studios. Next, we pause for a delicious lunch focused on health and nutrition for both mind and body, followed by an hour break allowing for time to relax on the beach and connect with your fellow students.

Afternoon – After lunch, our focus turns to you as a teacher. We are here to assist you in the deepening and refining of your teaching skills. You will become not only more knowledgeable in breathwork and meditation but also more knowledgeable of yourself through the practices and workshops of this training. This supportive and encouraging environment is built to elevate each and every one of our students to their full potential as a teacher.

Evening – Every night we offer community activities that are unique and crafted to keep you entertained, engaged and enlightened. Enjoy evenings of yoga, meditation, as well as kirtan with the Yandara and Shambala community. These evenings are built to encourage our community of students and teachers to connect, have fun and head to bed with a full heart and soul.

Join us in Sweden for your Breath and Meditation Teacher Training. We look forward to meeting you!