WITH MALIN TENNET & JEFF LESTER
30 Hour Teacher Training from 20-23 May 2023
In this training, you’re invited to learn the techniques of yin yoga in a way that allows you to deepen your own practice and to share this nourishing practice with others.
Malin Tennent and Jeff Lester will guide you through the theory and principles behind the practice and the benefits available on all levels of your being: physiological, energetic, and psychological. You’ll gain a deeper awareness of the wide range of anatomical human variation, including your own uniqueness. You’ll learn about the concepts of tension and compression and how this affects your practice.
WHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH?
You’ll explore the varied benefits of yin yoga in general and learn how to safely adapt yin yoga for your unique body and practice.
Guidance in to the philosophy, principles and practice of yin yoga
An awareness of the differences between yin and yang styles of yoga
An understanding of physiology and anatomy—from the bones outward including the limits to movement and the significance of skeletal variation.
Insight into energy including prana, qi (chi) and the meridians.
Detailed instructions for practicing and teaching yin yoga asanas.
Discussions on the best practices for teaching yin yoga and how to modify the practice for students’ unique bodies and/or specific conditions.
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
This training is designed for students who have been practicing yoga for at least one year and want to deepen their understanding of the practice. Prior experience in yin yoga is not required. You do not have to be a yoga teacher nor desire to become one, but you are expected to have a passion for yoga.
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.
FACILITATORS
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.
JEFF LESTER - JEFE LIVING
I am a student and teacher of yoga and practices that expands the human consciousness. I use the practice of yoga and other healing arts to work through personal adversities including healing childhood traumas and dysfunctional behavior patterns. Things that used to weigh down my soul are now my greatest gifts and the basis of my teachings. Grateful to be in the position to share my living wisdom and my effervescent energy, I travel around the world teaching workshops and courses that embrace and uplift communities of all types.
Having studied and trained all over the world in practices ranging from yoga and meditation to shamanic ceremonial traditions, I have assimilated a catalogue of impactful practices and techniques that bring people together with high vibrations and harmony. Since 2017, I have been facilitating at and leading yoga teacher trainings internationally. I have helped hundreds to become talented teachers and leaders in their space.
TESTIMONIALS:
“I liked Yin before the training but I am now fascinated by it and love Yin! I have noticed a huge difference in my body and look forward to a deeper dive into Yin in the future.” ~ Anna
“Over the last year or so Yin Yoga had been becoming a bigger part of my practice and I really wanted to get a better understanding of why it appealed to me so much. When I heard about the course I was instantly interested, but I had no idea how much I would gain from it. The content and pace of the course was perfectly delivered and gave a deep and immersive quality to the teaching. I would highly recommend this training.” ~ Paul
“Thank You! I loved it and feel bereft that I've got no trainings for now.” ~ Charlotte
INVESTMENT
Super Early bird: £450 book before the end of January
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.
*Min £100 deposit due to secure discounted rates and are final
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.