This June we’re offering a unique Graduate Program for Byron Yoga Centre Teacher training graduates. It will run parallel with our 12-day retreat and Level 1 Teacher Training at the beautiful Green Fields Hotel, Ubud, two hours from Denpasar airport in the foothills of Bali.

The graduate program is limited to 4 trainees and is a unique opportunity to increase your teaching experience. Graduates will be provided with a Graduate Advanced Teaching Practice Certification.

Graduates will assist Byron Yoga Centre trainers in both the Yoga Retreat and the Level 1 Intensive Yoga Teacher training, in demonstration of asanas, adjustments and corrections in postures.They will have the opportunity to attend retreat yoga classes and training lectures.

Held in conjunction with our  yoga retreat and Level 1 Teacher Training Intensive, this 12 day graduate program provides a perfect opportunity to increase your yoga teaching experience in a relaxed and tranquil environment.

With Byron Yoga Centre's teaching team on site, you can be assured of a rich, varied and holistic experience of yoga while at the same time enjoying the exotic surroundings that Ubud has to offer; rice fields, temples and local markets.

It’s the ideal place to adjust to the Balinese way of life and the perfect launch pad for travelling around the island on your own after the course.

As there is limited free time during the program we recommend you extend your stay so that you have time for sightseeing afterwards, if your schedule permits.

Experience makes the difference

Teaching yoga consists of more than simply the skills required to perform asanas correctly or knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ultimately, the path to teaching yoga with awareness and understanding involves deepening your own practice.

Teachers

Our lead teachers have a combined teaching experience of over 50 years offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with participants. John Ogilvie, the founder and director of Byron Yoga Centre, has been teaching yoga for over twenty years. He encourages a light heartedness in our approach to yoga and to ourselves.

Other experienced teachers include:
Stephan Kahlert | Lila Kirtana | Liz Dene

Graduate Advanced Teaching Practice Certificate

Each day you’ll be taking part in a morning led practice with your fellow graduates to refresh and build on your teaching and leadership skills. A senior teacher will provide you with feedback and support. The main focus of the Bali Graduate Program is assisting senior teachers on the Teacher Training Course and the Retreat. This program is open to Byron Yoga Centre Level 1 or Level 2 Graduates who would be interested in being involved eventually with working on Teacher Training Courses and Retreats or just furthering their teaching experience.

Sample intensive schedule

Students need to arrive by 4th June to settle into their accommodation. A brief introduction to people and the course will be held at 4:30pm.

The first yoga class starts at 6.00am the following day 5th June. The course finishes 15th June.

*Please note the schedule below may vary 

Location

The training is conducted at Green Fields Hotel

Green Fields Hotel is a premier establishment in Ubud, carefully chosen by Byron Yoga Centre director John Ogilvie, who visited in person in 2011. The teacher training will be conducted here.

Located in a quiet and secluded area the resort provides Balinese luxury accommodation. Set in tropical gardens it offers courtyards, gardens, poolside and lounge areas to relax in between yoga sessions and lectures.

Designed in traditional Balinese style and with sensitivity to the local culture, the resort offers guests a comfortable travel experience and provides a wonderful backdrop for your next step on the yogic path.

It's a peaceful haven and a great base from which to explore the charm of Bali.
 

Accommodation

Stay in a private superior room individually decorated with unique furniture and artefacts at the resort where the training is conducted.

The comfortable rooms all feature either queen or double beds and en-suite facilities, with ceiling fans and/or airconditioning.

All rooms offer daily housekeeping, tea, coffee and two flasks of boiling water a day and front deck with table and chairs.

Cuisine

Food during the training is provided at the resort.

In keeping with the culture, the flavours are primarily Balinese however the resort can cater for all dietary requirements.

Please advise of any special requests when you book your place and we’ll arrange suitable alternative meals for you.

The dining area is a beautiful light filled space to enjoy socialising over delicious cuisine.

During your free time venture out and explore the ancient culture of Bali, or step into the local markets and shop with the locals.

It is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages seems to consist of artists' workshops and galleries. There are some remarkable architectural sights, artistic gems to be found, and a general feeling of well being to be enjoyed, all thanks to the spirit, surroundings, and climate of the place.