General 2 — Jelena Devi

BACK TO NATURE

200h YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
September 28. 2024 - October 19 2024

JELENA

Jelena landed into this world dancing. After many years exploring the realms of professional dance, choreography and teaching a variety of styles it is her greatest joy to guide people into deeper connection to their body and heart to witness expression of truth. Previously a dance/ yoga studio owner she now shares “Embodiment & Empowerment as Medicine” all over the world in the form of Workshops, Coaching, Trainings & Retreats.
Jelena discovered her passion for teaching at a very young age and became a primary school teacher when she was 21. After that her journey begun as a dancer, performer and yoga teacher. She has completed over 2’000 hours of different yoga and dance trainings and facilitated classes, workshops and retreats all over the world for the last 15 years. In 2019 she created her own Facilitator Training called Shakti Rising. This training is for women who wish to step fully into their feminine essence and share sacred spaces with others through movement & embodiment practices. Learn more about Jelena here.
CAROLINE

Travelling the world, Caroline discovered yoga at 19 and continued with a dedicated personal practice that gave her a sense of stability in all her movements. Recognising the powerful transformation that happens during a retreat, she has spent the past six years hosting her own yoga retreats and immersions in Italy and Bali. As a certified 500hr Elemental Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist, passionate foodie and holistic health coach she has found her soul work in creating healing retreats, offering one-on-one coaching sessions and writing.
She has written two books: This is for You and Nature's Calling. With a new cookbook -Nourish: Seasonal Cooking- just out! Growing up in East Africa, Caroline was raised with a deep respect for Mother Nature and has deepened this connection through her travels, way of life and, now, the manifestation of Tara Nature Retreat. Her favourite colour is green, she loves mangoes and singing Disney songs.

About our Teacher Training

Embody Nature

Back to Nature supports us in coming back to wholeness, back to intuition, seasonal living and the wisdom of natural cycles. If we are intuitively connected, the body will know what to do. This is natural. This is an universal wisdom that can be channelled by anyone. A practice of breathing, thinking, eating and moving the body with awareness and knowingness. Knowing what is right for you, what feels good for your body, what is needed. To listen to your body, to respect your boundaries, to feel your emotions, to honour your intuition.
The core of our offering is about returning back to the Divine Feminine. Back to the ways of Mother Earth. We practise an embodiment of Nature through movement, meditation, breathwork and nutrition. It is not based on one asana style, teaching or philosophy, but rather combines ancient wisdom while working with the energy and teachings of the Five Elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Spirit/Ether). We explore the wisdom of Nature while exploring our inner climate and restoring ourselves to natural balance. By harmonising the yin/yang, feminine/masculine energy within us, we can find a natural rhythm that aligns with our most authentic Self.
This is a holistic practice founded on a wide variety of trainings and practices that Jelena & Caroline have experienced over the past 10+ years. Together they bring elements of playfulness, loving attention and empowerment to those who practise with them. This teacher training is meant to fill you up with a joyful, loving, fun, meaningful, transformative and empowering energy.

Work with the Feminine Principle

The yoga is mainly based on Hatha Yoga principles, yet encompasses various styles - such as Tantra Yoga, Elemental Yoga, Sivananda & Vinyasa Yoga - and includes various other practices such as Dance, Shakti Rising, Emotional Release, Energy Clearing, Essential Oils & Thai Massage. This is a deeply intuitive and nurturing form of yoga and movement medicine.
Along with learning how to teach asana, create powerful sequences & flowing classes, planning a yoga retreat, developing your voice as a teacher, combining music & dance, guiding meditation & visual journeys, and moving energy through subtle techniques; this teacher training is also a healing experience. In an overly Masculine world, working with the Feminine brings us back to balance. This helps to soften the body and mind, while strengthening our relationship to Mother Nature and ourselves. This is a practice that turns into our own inner medicine. And then expands into an offering to share with others.
Whether you are called to become a yoga teacher, looking to deepen and enrich your current yoga path, feeling lost or out of balance, or looking for an immersion to empower and reconnect to yourself, this will be a powerful healing journey for all! You will receive the tools and training to create a regular intuitive Yoga practice for yourself, and if you feel called, to share this with others in classes and retreats. Sharing a style of yoga that is universal to all.

*This training is for ALL. There is no experience requirement, gender or age limitation. Inviting every-body to move, dance and explore Nature's Wisdom with us. All are welcome!*

Training Highlights

Home-Cooked Food

We are what we eat. During the teacher training you will get a real healthy taste of what that means.
Ceremony

Connect and speak to the sacred element of Fire & build a relationship to the spirit of Cacao.
Hikes & Adventures

Enjoy time in the magical nature of Tuscany, and join us for Hikes & Adventures at the river.