Living Yoga In Brazil - Retreats and Teacher Trainings

Location
You will get the best of Brazilian nature by spending part of your trip on the pristine beaches and islands of Arraial do Cabo and the other portion in Sana, a protected nature reserve high up in the mountains of the beautiful Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil. Both locations are in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Accommodation
You will be spending most of the training on a private farm in Sana. The remainder of the trip will be in a pousada near the beach in Arraial do Cabo. Shared rooms of up to three people. Private rooms available at extra cost upon request.

Imagine relaxing on a white sand beach of a crystal clear lagoon and drinking from a fresh green coconut. Picture yourself hiking through the mountains of the lush Atlantic Rainforest and cooling off in hidden waterfall pools. Envision living the peaceful practice of yoga in a tropical paradise unlike any other.

After several years practicing and teaching together, master yoga teachers Mimi Ray and Jessica Lee are offering a very special opportunity for yoga practitioners and teachers to deepen their practice in beautiful Brazil. In March 2015, Mimi and Jessica will be hosting an off-the-beaten path yoga adventure in the northern region of Rio de Janeiro state.

You have the option of a week or two-week yoga retreat OR the month-long teacher training program. You´ll get the best of Brazilian nature by spending half your trip on the pristine beaches and islands of Arraial do Cabo and the other portion in Sana, a protected nature reserve high up in the mountains of the beautiful Atlantic Rainforest.

About the teacher training
Study the poses in practice, movement and alignment principles, anatomy, philosophy, subtle body anatomy, meditation and the history of yoga. Learn the elements of a good class; develop safe and intelligent sequencing strategies and skills.

Opportunities throughout the program to practice teaching and discover your unique voice as a teacher. This 200-hour yoga teacher training meets and exceeds the curriculum standard of Yoga Alliance in all areas of study.

Topic inclusions
Asana : poses in practice and fundamentals of teaching poses
Philosophy and history underlying yoga
Anatomy and physiology
Breath, meditation and pranayama
Yoga sutras: Yamas and Niyamas
Bhagavad Gita
Introduction to Ayurveda and lifestyle principles
Subtle energy body: the chakras and nadis
Find your unique voice as a teacher
Sequencing strategies
Class development and the aim of a class
Alignment, adjustments and modifications
Therapeutic and healing application of yoga asana and lifestyle

In addition to daily yoga and meditation practice, guests will enjoy guided excursions, massage, delicious vegetarian meals, live music and other cultural treats. This is truly an opportunity to see Brazil in a way few tourists every do! It is also an opportunity to dive deeply into yoga practice and lifestyle in a way few practitioners ever do.

Together, Mimi and Jessica have over 30 years of yoga experience and are both certified yoga teacher trainers. Jessica has been living part-time in Brazil for almost 10 years and is fluent in Brazilian Portuguese. Her knowledge of the area, local customs and off-the-beaten path attractions makes her a wonderful guide. She has been offering yoga and eco-tourism retreats since 2011. Mimi currently teaches at Expressions of Grace Yoga and Seva Yoga in Grand Rapids, MI. She also offers a local teacher training program.

The retreat and teacher training packages are available to individuals, couples and groups. No yoga experience is necessary for the retreats. We are also offering a month-long teacher training March 1-28, 2015. Message us for an information packet.

The retreat is guided by Jessica Lee and Mimi Ray who have a combined 30+ years yoga teaching and practice. Jessica is an American who has been living in this area of Brazil for 8 years. This is a huge benefit of this retreat because Jessica not only speaks Brazilian Portuguese fluently but also knows the land, cultures and where to go (and not to go!) Jessica is trained in Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. She also leads the kirtan and sacred sound group Surya Gita who will play live and lead kirtans during the retreat. Mimi comes from Grand Rapids, MI and is known there as one of the most knowledgeable and joyful yoga teachers around! She is trained in Anusara Yoga and Hatha Yoga and is also a Feng Shui practitioner and consultant.