Waipu New Zealand YTT June 2019
Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Alliance 200 RYT Certificate
Are you passionate about yoga and ready to take the next step toward further personal growth and transformation? Have you always dreamed about doing what you love for a living? Then this Asia Pacific Yoga Teacher Training is for you.
Join us on our 10-28 June 2019 200 Hour Hatha Vinyasa New Zealand Yoga Teacher Training in beautiful Northland, New Zealand. We create a very down to earth, neuro-physiological yoga teacher training with respect to the vast unknown that constantly draws us deeper and deeper into MAGIC.
Keeping it REAL but ready to FLY.
Date : 10-28 June 2019
Venue : Waipu Cove, Northland, New Zealand
Tuition, Manuals and Accommodation :
Triple Shared room with ensuite NZ$2,600
Shared Room with en suite NZ$2,750
Own private room NZ$3,500
Local's special (without accommodation) NZ$2,000
Note : Self- catering as meals are not included.
This 200 Hour Hatha Vinyasa New Zealand Yoga Teacher Training will include 19 days accommodation and all tuition. We will cover all aspects required for Yoga Alliance Certification in a relaxed environment, a small group of no more than 9 people.
The first week will be an immersion into Hatha asanas, pranayama and kriyas. The second week is about experiencing Vinyasa Flows based around Surya Namaskar (Sun Salute) A and B. We will have restorative and yin classes in the afternoons during the training as well. All this will give you a broad base to teach from.
Our focus is on :
PRACTICING EMBODYING SHARING
Why Train With Asia Pacific Yoga
We know that there are many yoga teacher training courses to choose from so here’s what we are proud to offer you :
- Every student gets lots of attention because we keep our groups small – no more than 9 people
- Our YTTs are held in amazing tranquil locations close to nature and with easy access to the beach
- An immersive, transformational experience in a safe, supportive environment with like-minded people
- Deepen your practice with daily yoga, meditation, pranayama and workshops
- Expand your knowledge with daily lectures on yoga philosophy, anatomy, chakras and much more
- Get comfortable with giving and receiving adjustments
- Learn to start teaching in the very first week
- Reasonable and affordable
Course Topics
In this 200 Hour New Zealand Yoga Teacher Training you will cover Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. You will also cover the following topics as required by Yoga Alliance certification standards.
- Applied yoga anatomy and physiology
- Asanas, pranayama, kriyas and meditation
- Mantra and chanting
- Teaching styles and training
- The theory of chakras, nadis, bhandas and koshas
- Yoga history
- Yoga philosophy from Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Creating sacred space workshops
- Yoga business workshop
- Yoga nidra
Typical Daily Schedule
The daily schedule is flexible as it will vary from day to day depending on the needs and focus of the students but this will be typically how your day will be. The course starts at 3pm on the first day and finishes midday on the last day.
- 06.30 Kriyas, meditation, pranayama
- 07:00 Asana
- 09:30 Breakfast and break
- 10:30 Group learning time, an alive, interactive look at yoga theory, methodology, philosophy or anatomy
- 13:00 Lunch break
- 15:00 Group work, asana methodology, teaching skills
- 16:30 Asana – Yin yoga and relaxation techniques
- 18:00 Sunset kirtan chanting, meditation, contemplation
Meals
This New Zealand Yoga Teacher Training is a vegetarian self-catering experience, so each student will buy and prepare their meals, this gives maximum dietary possibilities and is a fun way to see what other people eat. We provide accommodation and tuition and students buy and cook for themselves or collectively.
Meals are a fun and educational communal time together. There is a small supermarket 10 minutes away and a larger supermarket 30 minutes away. We will make regular shopping trips to the larger supermarket as needed. Typically students budget around NZ$150-$200 for the 3 weeks.
Teachers
Steve Hall
(E-RYT500) (RYT200 Kundalini)
Steve has over 15 years of yoga experience and has been involved with yoga teacher trainings for 6 years. He has taught over 11,000 hours of classes and has the highest Yoga Alliance E-RYT500 classification, as well as being a 200 hour Yoga Alliance trained Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and an Aerial Yoga Teacher.
Steve has studied and practiced many styles of Asana, mainly Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar, Yin, Hatha, and Power Yoga. Steve teaches in New Zealand, Thailand, Bali, Spain, London and Pakistan. He has a relaxed but thorough style of teaching and a passion for Yoga Anatomy and Philosophy.
Joleen Lunjew
(RYT200)
Joleen is a dedicated yoga teacher and practitioner passionate about encouraging and inspiring people to be the best they can be through movement, breath, wellness, diet and a holistic approach to life.
Joleen has been practicing yoga for around 10 years and currently has a very strong daily Ashtanga practice. She did her RYT200 in Vinyasa Krama and her Parampara (Ashtanga apprentice) in Bali. She teachers Ashtanga (Mysore style and LED), Hatha Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative. She is also a certified Les Mills Body Balance instructor.
Joleen enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her.
Venue and Accommodation
This 19 Day Hatha Vinyasa 200 Hour New Zealand Yoga Teacher Training will be held in Blacksheep Farm, a luxury bed and breakfast lodge in Waipu, Northland, which is 30 minutes from the city of Whangerei and 90 minutes from Auckland.
This beautiful country homestead is set in a tranquil farm stay between two of Northland's most stunning popular beaches, Waipu Cove and Langs Beach. These beaches is only a short walking distance away and there is a coastal walkway joining them which you can explore on your time off.
Shared and private rooms are available. Plenty of bathrooms and ensuites, large kitchen, and cozy lounge areas for study. Linen and towels are supplied. Washing machine and Wi-Fi on premises.
The town of Waipu is less than 10 minutes drive away and has shops and a small supermarket. For more shopping, you can head to Whangerei, 30 minutes away, where the large supermarkets are.
Suggested Reading List
For Yoga Philosophy -“The Heart of Yoga” – Desikichar – Son of Krisnamacharya
For Meditation - “Buddhism Plain and Simple” – Steve Hagen
For Anatomy - “Key Muscles of Yoga” - Ray Long
For Asana - "Yoga Sequencing" – Mark Stevens
If you are very interested in anatomy, download this great app which is such a good learning tool.
http://completeanatomy.3d4medical.com/
Testimonials
A slice of heaven in paradise
Tatjana Lukic, New Zealand, YTT Nov 2018
Steve provides a safe space where he allows you to grow at your own pace. It was the most amazing experience I could have dreamed of. Walking away from the training made me a little sad because I didn’t want it to end. Steve is a truly awesome human, he introduced us to some amazing teachers on the training who shared with us their styles and forms of teaching, I walk away with a cup overflowing yet I know this is just the beginning. Thank you to everyone who attended, teaches and students, I am forever grateful and looking forward to bumping into some of you in the future. I would highly recommend this program to everyone. With abundance of love and light Namaste 
Transformational YTT in quiet, gorgeous Piha
Emma Jacobs, Australia, YTT Oct 2018
In short, I had a wonderful training experience filled with learning and laughter. Steve is a fantastic, hilarious, insanely knowledgeable teacher, who is full of surprises and support. He is committed to helping his trainees flourish and to bring our their individual abilities, with warmth and professionalism.
Piha is a gorgeous pocket of natural beauty, and a luxury was being able to take a quiet stroll to the beach which was only 5 minutes walk from the house. The accommodation was more than comfortable, and we enjoyed the flexibility of cooking for ourselves - having fun with creating healthy wholesome food. I found the dynamic and energy of the whole experience incredibly nourishing. We were taught what we needed to know, and to teach safely - no more and no less - which is the best that you can expect from a 200 hour training.
A transformative experience
Saree Sasson, Canada, YTT Oct 2018
The three week intensive Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Piha NZ was more than any experienced I could have asked for. The location, course, content and teachers were all absolutely phenomenal. Steve is a generous soul who was so welcoming and warming within the training. He offered a very inclusive and calm learning environment where every student can feel as though they can achieve.
The one thing that really stood out on this training was how Steve had such a natural and effective way of teaching and giving information. Along with being very knowledgeable, he took the time to ensure all students understood and would work to any extent to make sure that if students were confused at all he found a way to help them learn a concept. Along with Steve, the other trainers that were on the trip were highly knowledgeable and I could tell that Steve took pride in choosing his fellow trainers. Steve created such an open and safe learning environment and I would definitely choose to take another course from him in a heartbeat.
Here is a video of Saree getting creative with her yoga flow with incredible music.
Challenging but Inspiring
Cassandra, Canberra, Australia, YTT April 2018
Last week I concluded three challenging, inspiring weeks in Ahipara New Zealand where I became officially certified as a yoga teacher. A linguistics degree and life of writing seem still somehow insufficient tools to access the vocabulary of gratitude I’m after. To the friends and teachers who have shared their passion for the practice with me – thank you.
The resilience I found through regular classes saw me develop a love too strong not to share. I am so grateful to have gone on this adventure with my dear friend Cassidy, and the absolutely incredible humans I met on the training. Excited to get teaching and pass on what has been passed on to me, and incredibly eager to keep learning and share as I grow. I’ll be offering regular private and community classes back in Canberra so watch this space!
A school with heart
Sheryl Marlin, Texas USA, YTT Nov 2018
As a seasoned professional and educator I 100% recommend Asia Pacific Yoga teacher training for anyone who is serious about getting a distinctive mind, body, and soul educational training. Here’s why: Steve Hall, owner and operator of Asia Pacific Yoga, is a genuine person and a dedicated, outstanding educator. Steve’s extensive knowledge and experience is the foundation of the solid program that he offers. His approach to teaching is compassionate, perceptive, and creative resulting in a non-rigid practicum that easy to digest and fun to learn.
Asia Pacific Yoga offers holistic training at its core. The program focuses on safety and the individual needs of each student. The students in our class represented a diverse range of backgrounds, yoga experience, geographic regions and age. In the end, Steve’s innovative approach to teaching assured that each student’s needs were met to insure that their comprehension, skills, and confidence were sound.
Steve’s excellent teaching staff provides the variety of instruction methods, styles, experience, communication skills, and knowledge that is essential to a well-rounded learning experience. Our curriculum included music, chanting, videos, documentaries, surprise outings, and, oh yes…nettie pots to start the day with a clear head and a unique bonding encounter! Steve always went out of his way to guarantee that all of our lodging needs were met as well. Peace of mind is important. Steve was always just a text away and reliably quick and efficient to respond to requests. Asia Pacific Yoga is not a “one size fits all” school. It is a school with a heart and a fitting journey that is well worth traveling.
Payment Details
Tuition fees and triple shared room with ensuite NZ$2,600
Tuition fees and twin shared room with ensuite NZ$2,750
Tuition fees and own private room NZ$3,500
NZ$500 deposit can be paid through Paypal.