Welcome to starting, or continuing, your studies with us.
IN PERSON:
First we immerse live or through recordings online into the world of non-dual Tantra, Embodied Yoga, Somatics and permaculture, then we meet in the beautiful Portugues oasis of peace for deep dive and heartfelt community.
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April - May 2024 immersion
Our 200h programme:
Inclusively exclusive 200h + 40h Foundational Teacher Training
in Authentic Flow has a more of a mentoring approach than the classic yoga teacher trainings.
AUTHENTIC FLOW, AUTHENTIC YOU
Yes, we are a yoga alliance approved school.
Our 200h modules are geared towards:
Discovering you
Authentic teaching skills
Community and support
Embodiment and communal awakening
Somatic yoga teaching
Integrative learning with experiential studies
Understanding of patterns of thoughts, movement, behaviour and response
Agency, inner support and increased self-sufficiency
Trauma informed space holding that takes into consideration unique needs
Non-dogmatic and Authentic teacher development, inspiration and support
The Elements ☥
DISCOVER
Learn and be inspired to start a daily home spiritual practice, Sadhana. Experience the knowledge of Holy Trinity (Pranayam, mantra, and meditation). Gain a deeper understanding of yourself by learning about your unique strengths and how to harness them to live more authentically and wholeheartedly. Get clear on what your path is in life by discovering your dharma, put out your intentions, and be ready for the manifestations.
COMMUNITY
Welcome to your Tribe!
Being in a group adds a lot of inspiration to our studies and brings more compassion forth. Sharing together in circles invites us to articulate our experiences and findings, and also gain wisdom from others' experiences. Group mind is such an important part of our training and we shall feed it with our truest presence. This is an inclusive and nurturing community that holds space with integrity and love.
DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE
Gain a deeper understanding of the human body from extensive study of experiential anatomy, physiology. Learn about the physical practice of yoga & proper organic alignment in asanas from the inside out. Discover and embody the art and science of creative and somatic sequencing. Dive into the world of the subtle body experiencing and studying somatically for example Cakras (from the root source: Tantras ) and more. Study yoga and Tantrik Philosophy interactively to inspire and support your path.
AUTHENTIC TEACHING
To teach, we need sensitivity, intention, compassion, and courage. A good, authentic teacher always teaches from her/his/their own practice. As a teacher, we are there to support, inspire and see what there is needed for each individual and for the group as a whole too. We must create and facilitate a safe environment for learning and growth. As the most important tools, we learn about holding space, use of voice, somatic cueing, body language and touch, the purpose and use of props, and what is important in hands-on adjustments and assists.
GOING DEEPER
Get EMBODIED through Somatics like BMC, Continuum, Somatic Earthing and practices of Authentic Flow, Embodied Yin™, Embodied Flow™, Myofascial release, Shake the Dust, free movement, dance, and more! These explorations provide technology for a deep sense of ease, strength, and connectivity in the human form. This in-turn, helps us as teachers to see and understand different bodies, and furthermore, we gain tools to empower our students to be their own greatest teacher as they expand, process, integrate and facilitate awareness in their entire body-mind.
Online + In person in Monte Prada, Portugal.
Start online now, finish May 2024
This isolated evergreen valley creates an abundant oasis where two creeks come together, as a womb, to nourish an ancient lush forest and wildlife vistas.
Orada is a family run, eco-sustainable, permaculture based, soul retreat centre, nestled in 71 ha of nature and privacy, aligned with the aim of expanding health and proposing purposeful transformational moments. With so many spaces to practice and learn and immerse ourselves. A Sacred fire and Amphitheatre with stone seats, perfect for a fire pit, ceremonies, classes and full moon gatherings / rituals. A Biopool - a fully self-sustainable pool ecosystem which keeps the water oxygenated and chemical-free, perfect for swimming and relaxation. The Sauna is ideal to relax during the free times in the retreats with a cold water shower situated next to it. The Irrigation canal - It carries water from St. Clara Dam to the SW coast of the country, and guarantees an abundance of water to Orada. It is refreshingly clean and good fun to float on downstream.
And finally the accommodation which ranges from single / twin / shared / dorms in the beautiful Portuguese tapia house, to 4 share bungalows and and intimate tree house. The wilderness is beauty, sleeping in nature is adventurous and yet very comfortable, so we invite you to embrace this one of a kind
What People Are Sharing:
“What Satu’s training offered me was a door. And the world that resides beyond that door was phenomenal. This new world is just an endless delight.”
— PJ Jayathissa, New Zealand
“I don’t know where to begin. I feel as if I am still processing and probably will be for some time. AF was confusing, freeeing and soupy all at the same time.
From the first day I felt a weight had been lifted off my shoulders that I didn’t know I had been carrying. I didn’t need to worry about the asanas and correcting myself, they were only a container. A container for exploring. I explored my heart, bones, fascia and muscles in ways I didn’t know existed. I found my voice, something which I think I knew I was scared of finding but since then I have felt empowered.
Coming back home from Portugal I have never felt more authentic in my life that I do now. I have a new inspired zest for life and an eagerness to share this healing. Mantra was new to my practice and I can’t believe I hadn’t explored it before. AF has encouraged me to go and find local Kirtan groups in my area to go create with.
Satu and Evy created a safe place for us to practice and share questions and stories curiously without judgement. Thank you to Hareesh for explaining Tantra in a language that was easy to understand and having patience with all of our questions and debates too. AF has given me the confidence to come back home to myself and my physical home to start teaching. I have a new curiosity to the world and feel I am seeing things with fresh eyes. I can’t wait to continue my journey and feel hungry for more.”
— Roslyn Gray, Ireland
“Satu is a shaman, using her harmonium, her voice, her touch, her poetic language and her music to transport you into a deeper layer of your Self, your embodied Self, where you can tap into your own healing energies”
— Katherine Perkins, US
“My experience was one which followed a few paths but which all led to one destination for me, acknowledgment of self. One path was of physical exploration, which allowed me to immerse myself in a new language of expression - Not every thought or feeling can be translated in words and I was grateful to find a new articulation to communicate and release.
The other path was one of emotional nourishment. Meeting and resting in the feeling that finds you. Finding new flowers of joy along the journey with slow and quiet reminders that 'I’m accepted in myself in how I am and not how I think I should be.’ At times, fast and loud announcements of this too.
I found the training offerings to be robust and considered. The teachers were supremely experienced and educated with an immense fluency for the complex indigenous spiritual system that many of the teachings and practices we observed originated from. Sources were always highlighted and proudly shared, a transparent act which I appreciated and respected. I am very thankful and humbled to have had opportunity to continue my exploration of love and learning in a safe, held place while connecting with a magical , supportive group of women who I hope to have many more moments together in the future. Special thank you to you Satu and of course, Evy and Hareesh . I found you all to be wonderfully gracious and powerful facilitators.”
— Mayanna, UK