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Shivakali Yoga offers a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, steeped in the ancient spiritual, philosophical, and meditative traditions of Yoga, and grounded in modern anatomical studies, intentional sequencing, and mindful approaches to practice. This 14-day Yoga Retreat offers students the lived experience of the teachings. In addition to yoga anatomy and physiology studies, we will participate in meditation, ceremony, council, and selfless service, exploring what these practices & teachings mean for ourselves as individuals, and for our community as a whole. Whether you are interested in teaching your loved ones, earning an income as a Yoga instructor, or solely feeling called to deepen your personal practice, we welcome you to join us on this journey. Your Path to Certification: Training Overview This training is rigorous and intensive, and attendance to all sessions is required to be considered for certification. Any missed sessions will require make-up work/hours. *This program is also available for audit, for those interested in practicing with us without receiving certification. Our Yoga Teacher Training in the Sonoma Redwoods progresses over 14 days by a map of the chakras, starting at the root and culminating with the crown. During the root segment, students will ground their intentions for teaching/practice, and learn the vast history of Yoga from the Vedas through the Upanishads, Buddhism, Yoga Sutras, Bhakti traditions, Tantric Lineages, and contemporary Yoga Schools. In the sacral chakra, we will uncover the countless layers of the subtle body, learn the principles of Ayurveda, and gain an overview of classical Tantra. As we progress through the navel chakra, we will explore Yoga's connection with power, fire, and explore our work ethic & the business of Yoga. In the heart, we encounter the devotional path of Bhakti Yoga, as well as ceremony, prayer, and healing. We will connect in nature and receive teachings on the heart of our practice. We share in men's and women's circles as a step in our process of uniting energies, wherein we also honor identifying with a group other than your assigned-at-birth gender and exploring the group you feel called to. Moving upwards into the throat chakra, students will learn about the Sanskrit language, pronunciation, principles of chanting, and a wealth of mantra & deity practices. Progressing to the third eye, the training becomes increasingly more subtle, as we encounter an array of Yogic meditations, explore Yogic Buddhism, and turn inward in silence. Culminating in the crown, trainees will receive kundalini awakening practices, learn Shakti mantra, Yogic ritual, and receive an initiation into the practice. Each of our days will include a thorough overview in the anatomy/physiology of Yoga-Asana (postures), a comprehensive outlook on teaching methodology, an intensive dissection of major and minor poses, workshops on adjustments/alignment, and plenty of time for practice teaching. There is also time for you to be alone in nature, to reflect, hike, stargaze, and relax in quietude. Bodyworkers and energy healers will be available to support your health and progress. The Shivakali Yoga Style: Presence-Based Vinyasa We teach presence-based vinyasa, inspired by ancient traditions of meditation, mantra, ritual, and postures, and supported by modern studies of anatomy, physiology, psychology, and metaphysics. Our practice serves first to awaken the body and move blocked energy, and then to soften the mind and nurture our inner being. Uniting the masculine + feminine aspects of practice, we find freedom in movement, draw awareness from the mind/root to the heart, and allow insight to arise naturally and freely. For more information about Shivakali Yoga, visit www.shivakaliyoga.com.

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Ratna Ling Retreat Center

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Ratna Ling Retreat Center is guided by the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and we are open to all people looking to find inner strength and spiritual peace. we are located in the coastal redwoods of Sonoma County, a spectacular 90-mile drive north of San Francisco. Our retreats offer you the opportunity to experience beauty and quiet, in elegant private cottages, each with an expansive view of the surrounding countryside, complete with deer, wild turkeys, rabbits and quail.

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Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

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Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly · Organic

Enjoy delicious vegetarian cuisine from around the world during your stay with us. We use organic ingredients, and many of the vegetables and herbs are harvested from our gardens to create delightful meals that reflect the current season's bounty. Meals are served buffet style in our Grand Dining Hall, where you can cozy up by the stone fireplace, or you may choose to dine outside in the Garden Pavilion, surrounded by the beauty of nature. The Ratna Ling staff can accommodate gluten/wheat-free, vegan/dairy-free, and food allergy requests. Please notify us at the time of booking if you have any special dietary needs.

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