WITH MALIN TENNET
30 Hour Teacher Training from 25-28 May 2023
This training teaches the fundamentals of Mandala Vinyasa sequencing.
The ancients believed the World to be composed of 4 basic elements – Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. These were considered the critical energy forces that sustained all life. All of these elements are integral parts of matter or the physical universe, and the human body is a physical creation existing in the material realm. Therefore, the human beings were seen to be made of and governed by the four elements. Maintaining a balance between these elements was advocated to ensure physical as well as psychological well-being.
The four elements are powerful guides for how we can live our lives in more alignment with nature and our own unique essence. The expansive flowing movements of the practice allows us to open up our awareness to a deeper understanding of our own intrinsic nature.
The elements are present in all that we do, all that we see, hear, feel and taste...they are present in every season, hour and minute of our day. When practicing Mandala we embody the presence of the elements through purposefully created sequences; With Air we invite more spaciousness into our being. Fire invites us to expand into more vibrancy. We learn to become more fluid with water. The earth reminds us to live fully in our bodies.
WHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH?
An understanding of the 4 basic Mandala Sequences that includes:
Connecting to the practice: we start our practice with Yin Yoga to open the body and lean into the moving Mandala practice.
Sun Salutes / Warm Up: this is where we build the energy, create flow and move around our mat.
Standing / Seated: adding asanas to strengthen our intention, moving in a creative, flowing and intuitive way. Can be done as a Mandala or as a more linear segment.
Closing Sequences: bringing the practice to its completion using one of the following approaches: yin yoga, pranayama or meditation
Inspiration to create your own Mandala sequences.
An understanding of Chakra Theory and how the Chakras influence us on a daily basis.
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
This training is for yoga students and teachers who wish to explore and deepen their practice, and to infuse it with creativity and flow.
OUR VENUE
Located in Sintra, Portugal, Floresta Encantada is a Holistic Retreat & Event Space in nature that cultivates transformation through Yoga, Workshops, Trainings, and Ceremonies.
The Pavilion is an open space Shala sizing at approximately 55-square Meters (600-Sq Ft) with views of the forest and is a perfect place to immerse oneself in transformative practice.
FACILITATOR
MALIN TENNET
Since my first 200 hour TTC in 2015 I have travelled the world to discover more about the life changing practice of yoga and to learn more about myself.
I have worked alongside my teachers on a great number of trainings and also furthered my own discovery and growth through Vipassana meditation. My curiosity on what is possible to discover about oneself, together with the ancient and modern teachings of yoga brought me in to the field of Transpersonal Coaching Psychology. A style of coaching that reaches beyond our person and allows us to discover that we are so much more than we think we are.
I like to incorporate both the powerful physical practice of yoga and the meditative restorative practice of yin yoga and meditation into my teachings, and I am truly grateful that I get to share my passion for yoga and its benefits with people every day. My personal practice brings me physical, mental and emotional strength, and my aim as a teacher is to empower my students to empower themselves, to teach to the individual rather than to an asana.
Instead of thinking "how can I force my body into this pose" my wish is to teach to the individual experience of "how can this person's body express this pose right now?" Anyone can work on a pose as long as it is modified and broken down to suit their body.
TESTIMONIALS:
“I decided to take Mandala training with Malin a few months after I graduated from my 200 hours as I wanted to explore ways of being more creative when teaching yoga. It did not disappoint: I was able to learn how to embed yin, mandala and vinyasa when creating a sequence! I found out wonderful things about chakras and how to use that information as a yoga teacher. Malin is the most supportive and patient teacher and learning from her is one of the highlights of my yoga journey. I highly recommend this training and would do it again in a heartbeat!” ~ Katerina
“Such an incredible training and I am so glad that I was part of it. I can't wait to explore more of this incredible Mandala training in my teaching. This course has been truly wonderful, thank you Malin Tennent and House of Yoga for creating something special.💛 Always a student..” ~ Veronika
INVESTMENT
Super Early bird: £450 book before the end of February
Early bird: £475 book before the end of March
Full price: £550
Price does not include food or accommodation. Please see some accommodation options below.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
1. MoonHill Hostel -1 mins walk to our shala, right outside our gates.
Budget Options as well as Single rooms
2. Casa Holstein- 1 mins walk to our shala
https://www.casa-holstein.com/
This is a Boutique Hotel that shares the same property as our space.
3. Sintra Bliss Hotel - 3 mins walk to our place
Mid range option
GETTING THERE:
Option 1: Uber
***There is free wifi at the airport so you can call your Uber and go to the meetup point****
The average cost of the ride is 35€ for the Uber. There may be a surge if you arrive late night.
The address of Moonhill Hostel is:
Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 17,
2710-721 – Sintra, Portugal
Address of Floresta Encantada is:
Caminho Azenhas 5
2710-721-Sintra, Portugal
Option 2: Train from Airport
The urban trains that serve the route from Lisbon to Sintra depart from the Oriente train station, which is located only 3 km away from the airport. In order to get to the train station from the airport just take the metro for 3 stops. The urban trains of CP travel between Lisbon and Sintra every 15 minutes and the average travel time is 47 minutes.
How much is the train from Lisbon airport to Sintra?
Metro tickets cost 1.45€ and regular urban train tickets for Sintra cost only 2.20€. However, the first time you will have to buy a re-loadable Viva Viagem card for 0.50€ which you can use throughout the public transport network of Lisbon during your stay.
Metro and train tickets can be purchased from the ticket counters and automated ticket machines of the airport and train station.
Where do I get it from?
The metro station of the airport is located at the right side of the arrivals hall of terminal 1. If you arrive on terminal 2, you will have to use the free shuttle bus that travels between the two terminals.
Once you arrive at Oriente train station, buy your tickets and check the information screens in order to see from which platform your train departs.
Once you have arrived in Sintra train station you will walk 4 minutes toward the center of the villa and the municipal building. Once at the municipal building roundabout, you will follow the road that is on the left of the building (facing the building) and Moonhill Hostel will on at the bottom of that road on the left hand side about 30 seconds walk from the municipal building.
To reach Floresta Encantada you just turn right when you reach MoonHill and our green gate has the number 5 on the door.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.