Simple, yet cosy double rooms with shower/WC, mostly with balcony/terrace.

Simple, yet cosy single rooms with shower/WC, mostly with balcony/terrace.

Multi-bed room for 4 people with bunk beds.

The 4-week intensive training leads through concentrated practice to a deep inner experience of all facets of yoga, thus opening access to personal intuition. The training concludes with a written exam. You will receive the "Yoga Teacher (Professional Association of Yoga Vidya Teachers)" certificate, which is widely recognized. The skills acquired can be further developed in various advanced training seminars. The Yoga Teacher Training adheres to high quality standards, a proven concept with authentic instructors, and has already produced over 20,000 satisfied graduates. The qualification as a Yoga Teacher by BYV is registered with the Yoga Alliance and the Swiss EMR (Experiential Medical Register) and is recognized for 400 hours.

Arrival dates: 5 November / 17 December / 14 January / 18 February / 24 March / 16 June / 14 July / 25 August / 13 October / 17 November / 22 December

• Organic vegan meals (full-value buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., fruit available all day, water on tap)
• Over 100 hours of yoga and meditation
• Deep yoga knowledge and experience from traditional teachings
• Teaching skills for yoga classes of various levels

Sample daily schedule:

6-8:30 a.m. Morning meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
8:45-11 a.m. Yoga class tailored to your personal level: advanced, intermediate, gentle. Each with pranayama, asanas, deep relaxation.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch, "Karma Yoga" (helping out approx. 45 min), study time (approx. 45 min), lunch break
2-3:45 p.m. Lecture, workshop
4-6:10 p.m. Yoga practice with asanas, pranayama, deep relaxation. Practice teaching techniques and gain teaching experience in small groups.
6:10 p.m. Dinner, break
8-10:10 p.m. Evening meditation, mantra chanting, lecture

Fridays are flexible for personal time between 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The final training day concludes after brunch at 12:30 p.m.

Check-in: from 3:30 p.m. (arrival possible from 1 p.m.), Check-out: by 12:30 p.m.

This preparatory seminar offers an insight into how yoga is taught and practiced at Yoga Vidya, and acquaints you with the daily life during a yoga teacher training. The seminar also provides an initial introduction to yoga philosophy and teaches the basics of yoga and meditation. This experience and information will help you make an informed decision about pursuing a training at Yoga Vidya. While attending this preparatory seminar is not mandatory for the training, it is highly recommended.

Arrival dates: 3 November / 8 December / 5 January / 9 February / 15 March / 5 April / 24 May / 7 June / 19 July / 9 August / 27 September / 18 October / 8 November / 13 December.

• Organic vegan catering (full-value buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., all-day fruit, water freely available)
• Introduction to yoga knowledge and experience from traditional teachings
• 10 hours of yoga and meditation
• Guidance on choosing a yoga teacher training

Exemplary programme schedule:

Day 1: Arrival from 1 p.m., rooms available from 3 p.m., latest arrival by 7 p.m.
4:15 p.m.: Asanas (yoga postures), Pranayama (breathing exercises), deep relaxation, 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. seminar start with meditation, mantra singing, introduction round, lecture

Day 2: 7 a.m. meditation, mantra singing, short reading, lecture, 9:15 a.m. yoga session, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 11 a.m. brunch (breakfast/lunch), 2:30 p.m. lecture, 4:15 p.m. yoga session, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. meditation, mantra singing, lecture

Day 3: 7 a.m. meditation, mantra singing, short reading, lecture, 9:15 a.m. yoga session, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 11 a.m. brunch (breakfast/lunch), 12:30 - approx. 2:30 p.m. lecture, approx. 2:30/3 p.m. seminar end

2024: Please note that during the following periods, events at Yoga Vidya may occur, which could be accompanied by less peace and space constraints: Shamanic Winter Festival 19-21 January 2024, Music Festival 9-12 May 2024, Summer Camp 3-7 July 2024, XP Festival 14-18 August, Yoga Festival 15-17 November 2024.

Free from the distractions of daily life, these weeks offer you the opportunity to learn more about your own yoga practice than you might in several years. You will gain a deep understanding of yoga philosophy and acquire theoretical foundations at lectures and workshops. Even if you do not wish to work as a yoga teacher afterwards, this training is beneficial as you will experience yoga and yourself in an intense and profound way. The solid theory and practice will enable you to conduct courses for various levels and requirements. The experienced teachers share their knowledge and experiences with heart and intellect.

Topics Overview

1. Introduction - Philosophy and Goal of Yoga
2. General Hatha Yoga
3. Tantra and Kundalini Yoga - Yoga of Energy
4. Raja Yoga - Mental Training and Meditation
5. Karma Yoga
6. Bhakti Yoga - Establishing Contact with the Divine
7. Jnana Yoga - The Yoga of Knowledge
8. Yoga Teaching Methodology

Philosophy

In the ashram in the Teutoburg Forest, spirituality, yoga, and meditation are lived and shared according to Hindu tradition. There is no daily room service. Self-service dining hall. Staff and guests live smoke-free and alcohol-free. An important aspect of yoga is the mindful interaction with nature and all beings. Therefore, the diet is vegan. The entire hotel operates on interactive cooperation, with staff dedicatedly serving you with love and commitment.

Participation in all courses, lectures, and workshops, including morning and evening meditation with mantra singing, is mandatory and a prerequisite for the certificate. Meat, fish, eggs, tobacco, and alcohol are not permitted during the training.

Pets are allowed on request and in pet-friendly rooms.

It is recommended to bring the following: slippers, weatherproof clothing for excursions, notebook.
Bed linen and towels are provided for SpaDreams guests.

The Ashram Yoga Vidya is idyllically located on the edge of the spa town Bad Meinberg in the Teutoburg Forest. A dynamic, vibrant place, surrounded by a large nature park and numerous scenic and cultural excursion opportunities. It consists of three campus-like building complexes with over 700 beds, 40 seminar, meditation, and practice rooms. All rooms are functionally designed with shower/WC, mostly balcony or terrace, simple, cosy and very natural with pine furniture. 5 disabled-friendly apartments, 10 allergy-friendly rooms with cork flooring.

One of the largest vegan organic kitchens in Germany. At 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., a vegan wholefood buffet (lunch and dinner) awaits you. Water and tea are also available throughout the day. In the morning, there is a selection of fruits. For the homemade dishes, fresh organic ingredients are used. Yoga Vidya places great emphasis on seasonal, sustainable products and supports local farmers and partners. 2 large and 7 additional smaller dining halls. For questions regarding allergens, there is a list with information for allergy sufferers at the buffet.

The area around Horn-Bad Meinberg is known as the "Healing Garden of Central Europe". The high concentration of spa resorts, healing baths, healing springs, moorlands, and power sites such as the Externsteine is unique. For centuries, health-conscious people have sought healing, tranquillity, spiritual experience, and self-discovery in this region.

By car: Address for navigation devices for check-in: Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg. At the seminar house, there are many, partly covered parking spaces available free of charge and without reservation.

By plane: Paderborn Airport (PAD) or Hanover Airport (HAJ). From Paderborn or Hanover, take the train to Horn-Bad Meinberg. Travel time from Paderborn is about 1 hour, from Hanover about 2-2.5 hours. Recommended arrival time at the airport is 12 p.m.

Hatha
Kundalini
Traditional
Yoga Vidya / Sivananda Style

Yoga Levels

For Beginners (with some yoga experience)
For Practised
For Professionals

Library corner, sun terrace, Nordic walking, hiking and cycling in the magnificent parks and idyllic forests of the area. The Externsteine, the Hermann Monument, picturesque old towns, castles and churches, such as in Hameln or Paderborn, invite you to excursions. Leisure pool and sauna area in Aqualip in Detmold (about 11 km) and in summer, in good weather, outdoor pool Bad Meinberg/Vahlhausen (about 2 km).

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