Monte Naturivo
Málaga, Spain
Life transformative 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in the mountains in Málaga, Spain.
What to expect
Malaga is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, in the south of Spain. It is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and warm climate all year round. What makes Malaga unique is its fascinating blend of ancient and modern culture, with impressive landmarks such as the Alcazaba fortress and the Picasso Museum, as well as a bustling nightlife and a thriving culinary scene.
Get your certification in the picturesque countryside of Malaga, surrounded by stunning mountains and lush vegetation. La Casa Shambala’s core values are self-discovery, community, and nature, and we strive to create a peaceful and nurturing environment for our students.
The yoga classes are designed to help you connect with your inner self, explore new possibilities, and develop a deeper sense of awareness.
La Casa Shambala believes that by practicing yoga in a supportive and inclusive community, you can transform your life and find true happiness. With this yoga community, you will experience a unique blend of energy and atmosphere that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and empowered.
Highlights
- Breathtaking scenery of the beautiful Costa del Sol with both beaches and mountains!
- Experienced Yoga Professionals guiding you to deepen your practice and develop the skills you need to become a successful yoga instructor or perfect your personal practice.
- Enjoy a transformational experience with an intensive program designed to expand not only your yoga practice but also your mindset, helping you develop greater self-awareness, clarity, and inner peace.
- All-Inclusive packages including an intensive yoga course. accommodation, healthy meals, and a welcoming community of like-minded individuals.
- Take advantage of exceptional value for your money compared to other schools in Europe.
- RYT200 certification upon completion, after which you are able to register as a yoga professional with Yoga Alliance.
Dates
- Jun 1st – Jun 18th, 2024 – Low Season
- Jul 14th – Jul 31th, 2024 – High Season
- Aug 2nd – Aug 19th, 2024 – High Season
- Aug 27th – Sep 13th, 2024 – Low Season
Oct 1st – Oct 18th, 2024 – Low Season
Program Details
Life transformative 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in the mountains in Málaga, Spain.
Whether you are looking to deepen your practice or start a new career as a yoga teacher, Malaga is the perfect place to begin your journey. With its breathtaking scenery, warm climate, and vibrant culture, it is easy to see why Malaga is quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations for yoga teacher training courses.
Malaga, Spain is a stunning location located on the southern coast of Spain, Malaga offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. The city is famous for its pristine beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture, making it an ideal place for our 200 hour yoga teacher training course.
More than a practice, this is a soulful expedition cultivating enduring connections. Embrace not just yoga but a vibrant community—a launching point for friendships destined to resonate through eternity. Your odyssey unfolds here, orchestrating a symphony of nature, transformation, and everlasting connections.
During your 18-day transformative journey, relish the power of now through nourishing vegan meals that complement your growth. It’s a moment to grow, learn, connect, and savor each experience. Join us in Javea as we harmonize the beauty of nature, the essence of transformation, and the timeless connections forged in this profound odyssey.
Venue Details
Monte naturivo: málaga, Spain
Monte Naturivo is a stunning venue located in Altos de Jaboneros, Malaga, Spain. The property boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The venue is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in nature.
The property is spread across a vast area and offers a range of facilities to its guests. There are several accommodation options available, including luxurious villas. The villas are equipped with all the modern amenities one could ask for, including air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and fully equipped kitchens. They come equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and also private bathrooms.
Monte Naturivo also offers a range of facilities to keep guests entertained. There is a swimming pool where guests can take a dip and cool off on hot days and even a sauna. There is also a yoga shala where guests can practice yoga and meditation in the midst of nature. The property also has a restaurant that serves delicious local cuisine made with fresh, organic ingredients.
In terms of shared or public bathrooms, Monte Naturivo has several on the property. The bathrooms are modern and clean, and offer both toilets and showers. They are located conveniently near the accommodation options and are easily accessible to all guests.
Accommodation / Packages
This venue boasts three stunning villa:
Casa Trompetilla
On the ground floor of Casa Trompetilla, a truly stunning villa, you will find cozy common areas, such as a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, as well as a shared bathroom.
This main building serves as the hub for classes and meals. Additionally, there is a large indoor yoga shala with heating and air conditioning available (depending on the season), along with an outdoor shala for use when weather permits.
The villa also features its own inviting swimming pool, ideal for cooling off after a day of practice or simply basking in the sun. As you ascend the stairs, you will discover four comfortable student rooms awaiting your stay.
There are four separate rooms on the second floor, Please find details and pricing below.
Casa Cactus
This cozy villa features two twin rooms for students as well as large, spacious common areas such as a living room, and a kitchen, all designed to create a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.
With rustic charm and natural surroundings, the villa offers a peaceful setting to help you unwind after a day of training. Additionally, guests can enjoy the private swimming pool.
Please note that the villa includes a room for the La Casa Shambala team, making it a three-bedroom private villa. You can find pricing details below.
Casa Cielo
Step into Casa Cielo. a villa with enchanting outdoor space, bathed in sunlight, ideal for leisurely strolls and unwinding. Be sure to explore the captivating rooftop, boasting panoramic views of both sunrise and sunset.
This luxurious villa features two spacious twin bedrooms, accommodating four fortunate students. Indulge in the expansive living room, well-equipped kitchen, and a private swimming pool for your relaxation and enjoyment.
Pricing options for this unique villa can be found below:
Package Options Casa Trompetilla
Package Options Casa Cactus
Package Options Casa Cielo
Food
La Casa Shambala will offer you a healthy vegetarian/vegan diet for this training.
Our menus are created to promote spiritual, mental, and physical health that aligns with the philosophy we practice .
The yogic diet is based on the yoga principles of purity (sattva), nonviolence (ahimsa), and balanced living.
Based in the concept of “Ahimsa” which carries the principle of not causing harm to any living being, we offer a diet that is vegetarian, following the main concept of Macrobiotic and Ayurveda (tridoshic dishes) diet, with a balance of pure fresh fruit, vegetables, cooked whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, using a combination of both raw and cooked foods.
Day by day, we offer a menu that is designed in such a way that you receive the necessary amount of protein, minerals and carbohydrates that accompany your nutritional needs during training. Making food our medicine, and thinking of our medicine as our food.
You will receive three delicious meals per day (not included on the two days off), to nourish and increase physical and mental vitality making it easier to experience clarity, lightness and peace of mind.
The quality of the diet you receive while training is of vital importance to us, which is why we acquire true and locally sourced ingredients combined in very carefully thought-out recipes cooked with love and care, so that you can detoxify the body in a paced manner during your YTTC process and with that peel another layer back to our true-selves .
Allergies, intolerances or special diet? Let us know, we will be happy to cater the perfect menu for you!
Namaste
Program and Itinerary
This curriculum and philosophy are focused on traditional Hatha yoga. As you will learn during the course, Hatha yoga is a way of approaching life, and the asana practice is only one of the eight limbs of the Hatha philosophy. You will learn how to integrate the empathetic and spiritual practice of Hatha into your life, learning how to exist in the spiritual world and the modern-day world we are all accustomed to. Vinyasa is a more modern form of yoga that comes from the Hatha Asana practice. Vinyasa focuses on using breath with movement, harmonizing each movement in the yoga flow with an inhale or an exhale. No two vinyasa classes are the same and we will teach you how to sequence beautiful Vinyasa flows that will embody your unique teaching style.
Besides teaching the Hatha philosophy: this course also puts a focus on teaching traditional Ayurveda; the Ayurvedic diet, learning about your Ayurvedic profile (the doshas), using Ayurveda for preventative health and wellness. As a yoga teacher, it’s important to understand human anatomy and how yoga influences our bodies on an anatomical level, our course teaches anatomy from its more traditional biological standpoint as well as the conjunction between yogic philosophy and biological principles.
This training is a great mix of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga to teach unification, strong foundations, good alignment as well as moving through posture and breathing.
Not only that, this teacher training includes teaching breathwork and meditation. You can add massages, acupuncture, Tibetan bells, and other healing experiences in your free time at an additional cost and La Casa Shambala encourages you to bring instruments to play during evening Kirtan. Upon completion of this program, you will be a certified yoga instructor.
La Casa Shambala’s methods of teaching are interactive, focusing on a fully immersive yoga experience, teaching, and group dynamics. This course includes methods of reflective self-analysis as well as a proper diet. All in a lovely, private Thai-style home.
This will allow you to enjoy and evolve in the perfect environment for your study. Whether you are just starting your journey or if you are a student who is already teaching and wants to deepen your knowledge, this course is perfect. La Casa Shambala prides itself on teaching strong foundations. Per Yoga Alliance required guidelines, this course will cover:
Techniques, Training, and Practice: 75 hours
Asana
- Historical context
- Poses specific to RYS’s lineage—must include sukhasana and savasana Complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect safely Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications
- Complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect safely Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications
Pratorinayama & Subtle Body
- Historical context
- Effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations
- Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations
- Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, among others
- Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus
- Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, among others
- Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus
Meditation
- Key meditation terms Meditation methods by lineage
- Meditation methods by lineage
- Ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice
- Chanting, mantras, and mudras
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: 30 hours
Anatomy
Skeletal system, incl.:
- Major bones
- Types of joints
- Major muscles involved in asana
- Types of muscle contraction
Physiology
- Nervous system, incl. ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection
- Cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice
- Respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs voluntary breath, how air enters and leaves body
Biomechanics
- Types of joint movements
- Joint stabilization
- Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations Contraindications, misalignments, adaptations
YOGA HUMANITIES: 30 Hours
History
- Term ‘yoga’
- School’s lineage, style, and methodology
- Dates and key ideas such as the Vedas, Vedanta, Hatha, Colonial, Modern
Philosophy
- Definition of yoga and key terms
- Relationship between asana, pranayama, meditation per school’s approach
- Familiarity w/ major yogic texts (i.e., Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
- Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice
Ethics
- Awareness of Yoga Sutras or similar yogic ethical precepts
- Relationship to Yoga Alliance Ethical Commitment including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, and Equity Position Statement
- Comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga Accountability measures
- Self-reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching
PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS: 50 hours
Teaching Methodology
- Sequencing
- Pace
- Environment
- Cueing (verbal, visual, physical)
- Class management
Professional Development
- Yoga-related professional organizations, including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process
- Ethical Commitment, including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct and Equity Position Statement
- Lifetime of learning and continuing education
- General professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, cleanliness Marketing and promotion
- Liability insurance, waivers, invoicing
Practicum (Practice Teaching)
- Knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies
- Mentorship component, incl. apprenticeship, feedback
What’s Included:
Daily Schedule:
- 07:00 – 08:00 Kriya / Chanting / Meditation / Pranayama
- 08:00 – 09:30 Asana Practice - Hatha / Vinyasa
- 09:30 – 10:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 – 13:30 Philosophy / Anatomy / Teaching Methodology
- 13:30 – 15:30 Lunch & Rest
- 15:30 – 17:30 Asana Clinic
- 17:30 – 18:30 Yin / Restorative Yoga
- 18:30 – 19:30 Dinner
- 19:30 – 20:30 Self-Study
Please note that this schedule is an example only and is subject to change.
What's Not Included:
- Visa, flights, excursions, spa treatments, meals on days off (2 days), transportation on departure, covid test.
Location info
general info about the area
Monte Naturivo, located in Altos de Jaboneros, offers a great balance between tranquility and convenience. It is the perfect place to stay for those who want to explore all that Málaga has to offer while still having a peaceful place to retreat to at the end of the day.
Altos de Jaboneros is a residential area located in the city of Málaga, Spain. Although it is not located directly on the beach, there are a number of beaches within a reasonable driving distance. The closest beach is El Palo Beach, which is located approximately 15 km from Monte Naturivo. There are also several other beaches, such as Playa del Palo and Playa de la Caleta, which are located within a 20 minute drive from the residential area.
In terms of shopping and restaurants, there are several options located within a few kilometers. The closest shopping center is El Corte Inglés, which is located approximately 5 km away. There are also several restaurants and cafes located in the nearby neighborhood of El Palo, which is known for its seafood cuisine.
Overall, while Altos de Jaboneros is not located directly on the beach or in the heart of the city, there are still plenty of options for beachgoers, shoppers, and foodies within a reasonable driving distance.
How to get there (incl pickup info)
- There is a free pickup from Malaga airport around noon on the arrival day.
Meet our team
Marina García
Meet Marina, a world-traveling teacher with over 15 years of experience. Marina's approach to health and wellness combines mind tools, nutrition knowledge, exercise science, and the power of dance, meditation and yoga. She specialises in guiding individuals to reach their highest potential by understanding their mind, soul and body.
Relevant official training:
PhD Exercise Physiology
Masters in Human Nutrition
Degree in Sport Science and Physical Education
Dance, Meditation and Yoga Teacher
Fitness Instructor (Aerobics, Zumba, Personal Training and more)
Life Coach and MSc in NLP
To deepen his learning, Franco carried out an AcroYoga TTC in 2018 at the Acroyoga Chile Latin America school. In 2019 he traveled to India to continue delving into the practice of Yoga, gaining more tools to teach & share the multiple layers that Yoga has to offer. Franco is also trained in Thai massage & Reiki.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Weather
The average annual temperature in the province is 23 °C/73 °F during the day and 13 °C/55°F at night. Malaga enjoys a relatively mild and pleasant climate throughout the year.
Since we are located in a mountain area, the temperature is a little lower at night.
Spring: In the spring months of March through May, temperatures begin to warm up again, with average highs ranging from 20 to 24 °C/68 to 77 °F. The weather is generally sunny and dry, although there may be occasional rainfall. This is a great time to visit Malaga, as the city’s many gardens and parks are in full bloom.
Summer: In the summer months of June through September, Malaga experiences hot and dry weather with average temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 °C/77 to 86 °F. July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures frequently reaching 35°C/95 °F or more. However, due to the city’s coastal location, there is often a refreshing sea breeze that helps to alleviate the heat.
Autumn: In the autumn months of October and November, temperatures begin to cool down, with average temperatures ranging from 18 to 24 °C/64 to 75 °F . It is still relatively dry and sunny during this time, although there may be occasional rainfall.
Winter: In the winter months of December through February, Malaga experiences mild temperatures with average highs ranging from 16 to 18 °C./60 to 64 °F. Nighttime temperatures can be chilly, with lows ranging from 8 to 10 °C/46 to 50 °F. Rain is more common during this time, but it is still possible to have sunny days.
Packing List
Attire:
- Comfortable, light and airy tops.
- Shorts.
- Leggings for our invigorating practice sessions.
- One all white outfit for our grand closing ceremony, an event of grace and unity.
Footwear:
- Sandals and flip-flops for easy on-and-off, as our practice areas encourage a barefoot experience in the shalas.
Evening Comfort:
- Long-sleeved attire for the evenings and early mornings, where a little extra coverage may be appreciated
Towels:
- A compact towel for use during out-shala practice sessions, to combat perspiration and ensure your comfort.
- An additional towel for relaxing by the pool and for free days at the beach.
Sun-Care Essentials:
- Sunscreen
After-sun products
Eco-friendly insect repellent to maintain the peacefulness of our natural environment.
Toiletry Considerations:
- Eco-conscious products, as the venue has an ecological way to clean the water.
Accessories:
- Stylish cup or hat to complete your ensemble.
- Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, both in practice and beyond.
Personal Provisions:
- Any necessary personal medications.
- Feminine hygiene items, as we do not provide pharmaceuticals or medical supplies.
- Feel free to bring your specialized muscle relief cream to soothe post-yoga tension and enhance your relaxation experience.
Additional Items:
- Pack repellent for possible mosquito encounters.
- Soothing post-yoga muscle tension with specialized creams.
Join Us in Spain
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and ancient wisdom through the powerful path of yoga. Find your power and guide others to ignite their fires so we can brighten up our world in unity.
