Shakti Spirit Yoga Bali 2010 Teachers List

Rachel Hull - Director, Senior Asana Teacher & Ayurveda - Rachel Hull, the director and senior teacher is known for her precision with alignment, her knowledge of prop useage, as well as her ability to encourage each participant to practice in a flowing, graceful way that is suitable for their individual body.

She commenced pre-natal Iyengar classes when pregnant with her son, and has been practicing Yoga for 22 years and teaching for 12 years. She has taught on at least 18 Yoga teacher trainings between Australia, Indonesia, India, China & Malaysia. Rachel is an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant  who trained for 2 years' with an Ayurvedic Dr. She is based in Ubud, Bali.

Rachel Hull

Jodi Boone - Senior Asana Teacher - Jodi Boone has a background of over 12 years of Iyengar, Vinyasa and Ananda Yoga - a gentle, devotional style of Hatha Yoga based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Jodi draws from these practices to create a fluid, strong and meditative practice.

She is also a dhoula - or birth attendant - and teaches on the Shakti Spirit trainings in Bali and Goa, India, where she co-manages the Satsanga Retrat Centre. Originally from the USA, she now resides in Goa, India.

Jodi Boone

Dr Sujatha Kekada

Leonid Soboleff - Anatomy and Physiology - At the age of 23, after completing his medical degree at Tver Medical Academy in Russia, Leonid began to realize the limitations of conventional medicine; along with the restrictions of the Soviet regime. This initiated a relentless pursuit for freedom and alternative healing in the United States at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California - a place that became home for the next 10 years. At Esalen, he was privileged to study many healing modalities: CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Integrated Awareness, Body Zen Therapy, Esalen Massage, Iridology and Nutrition.

Leonid has practiced Yoga, Martial Arts, lived in a Zen monastery and immersed himself in Vipassana meditation. Of all these pursuits, CranioSacral Therapy, Vipassana meditation and the study of human anatomy have unfolded as his life passions. After his training at Esalen and several years of CranioSacral Therapy practice, he had a calling to teach. Teaching allows Leondi to explore the endless possibilities available to us through tapping into the Innate Intelligence which resides in the body. In his work and teaching, the emphasis is on the simple arts of Listening, Stillness, and Presence.

Leonid Soboleff

Emil Wendel - Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy- Emil was born in Switzerland and has been living in Asia since the mid-seventies, studying first Chinese Classics and Taoism in Taiwan, and then Sanskrit and Indian Thought on the Subcontinent. This early research was made possible through a six-year grant by the Department of Education of his home country. The many years of residency in Nepal and India have given Emil an exceptional insight into the depth of Indian Civilization and its underlying currents.

One of his mentors was the late Professor Saraswati Prasad Ghimire. The affiliation with him and other Pandits covered research in Hindu and Buddhist literature, as well as thought and ritual in their original context.

We are very happy that Emil will join us half way through the training for a 9 day pranayama and meditation morning intensive, as well as  a few weeks of afternoon Yoga philosophy classes.

Emil Wendel

SAMPLE TIMETABLE: To see a sample of the previous training's first week's timetable in a word document format, please click here.

UNIQUE NATURE OF THIS TRAINING: This course has several unique aspects that you will not find in other programs, and is suitable for those practitioners who would eventually like to share their knowledge and inspiration with others, in the role of teacher. Whether or not participants choose to go on and teach, they will find this training provides a rare and wonderful opportuntity to delve deeply into their own nature.

• Reasonable sized group: To ensure lots of attention and a more personal feel, we accept no more than 16 participants on the course.
• Course is located in Ubud, Bali - a Hindu Island in Indonesia - perfect for Yoga.
• The training has been designed to be 'intense' while allowing space and time to integrate the experiences you are having.
• A rare opportunity to journey into creative vinyasa sequences, as well as a strong focus on alignment and use of ‘props’.
• Emphasis on the practical understanding and application of Ayurveda (Yoga's sister science) – including how to apply Ayurveda to asana and pranayama. Rachel and Dr Sujatha will also share some treatments and 'shat karmas' (cleansing techniques) with you that can aid your practice.
• A chance to explore the roots of Yogic philosophy as it relates to us in these modern times.
• Participants will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced teachers.
• The classes will be held in a studio within a Balinese compound, which is surrounded by nature and rice fields.
• A 400+ page training manual, plus an Ayurvedic manual, including hundreds of photographs, have been written for the training.

Learning to teach Yoga well takes a long time and grows out of having a steady and dedicated practice of one's own. On this course, we focus on participants consolidating their individual practice, understanding themselves and others more thoroughly through the insights of Ayurveda and establishing a solid foundation in the areas of: alignment and adjustment skills, prop usage, pranayama, meditation, movement-related anatomy & physiology, Yogic philosophy and teaching skills such as voice and communication.

LOCATION: SANTRA PUTRA, PENESTANAN, UBUD, BALI, INDONESIA. Penestanan is a 5-minute drive to Ubud town, or a 15-minute walk. It is an artistic village set amongst rice fields. You can see some pictures below.

COST FOR YOGA TUITION: Yoga Training Fee is US $3100. Note: US $500 deposit is payable once you have been accepted in order to reserve your space. Full payment is requested by or before 22nd August, 2010. This cost includes the Yoga and other tuition. It does not include airfares, visas, accommodation or food - apart from a once per week group Ayurvedic dinner which is included in the training cost.

Note: Please see the price of accommodation at Santra Putra below and note that the accommodation fee is payable directly to them.

ACCOMMODATION: It is suggested and desirable that students stay at Santra Putra, which has both single rooms and new, spacious twin share rooms. This is the venue where the training will be held, making it an easy option - and ensuring that you get the required rest by not having to run around too much between classes.This is a very sweet, simple, clean place, set within a Balinese family compound. The family are very friendly and used to Yoga groups. All rooms include hot water showers, fans, refrigerators and cooking facilities. They have two levels of rooms: 5 traditional rooms that are quite adequate for most people, especially those on more of a budget or who wish to stay in a room alone. These are the rooms that can be taken as single rooms (although it is possible to share them with another person). They are currently building some new, more spacious rooms, which, in order to accommodate everyone, we are asking people to twin share. If you wish to share a room we will try to match you with another group member or if you are coming with a friend you can choose to stay together in one of the newer rooms.

COST FOR ACCOMMODATION, INCLUDING BREAKFAST AT SANTRA PUTRA:

There are 5 Traditional rooms that could be taken as either single or twin share - prices are listed below:

Traditional Room Single: US $22 per room per night (42 nights - Total US $924 per person single)

Traditional Room Twin/ Share (there is one double bed and one single bed): US $28 per room per night (42 nights - Total US $588 per person if sharing with one other person)

2 x New Twin Share Downstairs Rooms: US $38 per room per night (42 nights - Total US $798 per person when sharing with one other person) - these are very lovely, new and spacious rooms with a stunning bathroom & kitchenette and two double beds. Note: the picture below shows one double and one single, but the rooms now have two double beds.

1 x New Single Upstairs Room: US $32 per room per night for one person (42 nights - Total US $1344 per room for a single person) or US $36 per room per night if a couple wanted to share the queen sized bed (42 nights - Total US $1512 for a couple which equals US $756 each person) - this is a very lovely, new and spacious room with a new kitchenette, stunning bathroom and queen-sized bed Note: this room has already been reserved.

There will not be quite enough rooms to accommodate everyone (depending on people's choice of single or twin share), so Santra Putra is arranging some bungalows within a 5 minute walk from them, to accommodate the people who book later. Or you may stay at nearby accommodation of your own choosing. It is most ideal however, to stay on site at Santra Putra (remember we start pranayama classes at 6.30am, so you don't want to have to travel too far).

PRE-REQUISITES FOR THE TRAINING:

• 2 years of regular prior Yoga practice is required – Iyengar, Ashtanga or Vinyasa Flow Yoga are suggested.
• You must be open-minded and prepared to learn different techniques and approaches to teaching and learning.
• A keen interest in Ayurveda and learning is an advantage.
• You will need to be self-reliant, able to process your emotions maturely, and COMMITTED TO FULL ATTENDANCE in order to successfully complete the course.

BENEFITS OF TRAINING IN BALI: Bali is a very spiritually rich Island, which is well suited to the practice of Yoga. Although you do not have to be at all religious to practice Yoga, the dominant religion on Bali is Hindu, making a nice fit with Yoga philosophy. It is very common to see statues of the various Hindu deities while walking or driving around town. The people in Ubud, particularly up where we will be practicing, are well used to, and appreciative of, Yoga groups. It is possible to eat very healthily and well in Bali; again, especially in Ubud, which is the artistic and cultural centre of Bali. Natural beauty is all around. It is possible to be pampered by well trained therapists with massages and facials at very reasonable prices. While it is possible to go 5 star and spend a lot of money in Bali, it is equally easy to live simply and well on much more of a budget. It is not necessary to hire a car or motor scooter, as transport is readily available. For those that wish to be more independent, it is simple to hire a motor scooter or car. Ubud town is bustling with life these days, and is located in the beautiful mountain and rice field area of Bali. There are many local shops in town, as well as a market, selling everything from artistic pieces to clothes. It is also possible to get to a local beach, or down to some great shopping in Seminyak on the day off. And last but not least, for the most part, the Balinese people are really sweet and always ready with a big smile.

VISA REQUIREMENTS: Indonesia has a 30-day visa on arrival for many countries, but it is not legally possible to extend this type of visa from within the country, so this is not the one to get. Please ensure you have a 60-day tourist visa, which needs to be applied for before you come to Indonesia. The regular 60-day tourist visa is technically non-extendable, but would cover the length of the training. If there is a chance you might like to stay in Bali for longer than 60 days, we can put you in contact with someone who can help you arrange a Social Visa. Remember to leave yourself enough time to process the paperwork etc. Please contact us for more information.

CERTIFICATION:   It is our intention to guide all participants through the training so that they graduate successfully. Successful graduates of this training program, will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Shakti Spirit Yoga, stating the date and level of training you received and signed by Rachel Hull. Occasionally there may be a situation where the teachers feel that a student is not going to be ready by the end of the training to gain the full certificate. In this situation we would speak to the student by mid-way through the course, and share our concerns and any suggestions we may have of how they could 'catch up'. If, by the end of the training, we still felt the student was not yet ready but had attended the full training, we would give a Certificate of Attendance (not accepted for Yoga Alliance Registration), and some homestudy and suggestions so that the student could graduate fully when they are ready.

YOGA ALLIANCE: This training is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level, although our training runs longer, at approximately 230 hours. Upon successful graduation, students can, if they choose, apply for RYT-200 status with Yoga Alliance. This is at a fee determined by Yoga Alliance.

APPLICATION: Please email Rachel at shaktispirit@gmail.com with any further questions or click here to download an application form. Note: the application is a Word document. If you can't open it for some reason, email us and we will send it to you in an email. Once you fill in the form Rachel will get back to you to let you know if you are successful. At that time you will need to pay your deposit, or the full fee to hold your place.

If you feel this training is just what you are looking for, and feel ready to take your Yoga journey to the next level, we look forward to hearing from you.

Namaste - Rachel Hull & the Shakti Spirit Yoga Team