Yoga Teacher Training
Hawaii Big Island
“Discover your True Nature as a
Yoga Teacher”
Hale Kai (ocean house) is our ocean front retreat in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Described by guests as a work of art, Hale Kai offers beautiful open air living in a peaceful and inspirational environment created and built by David, Deborah and daughter Alison. The Balinese style Yoga space, kitchen, and accommodations blend with the spirit of old Hawaii to create a magical place for yoga retreats workshops and teacher trainings. Beautiful gardens and fruit trees grace the land at Hale Kai. We are blessed to be on this lovely Island and to share it with our guests.
Yoga Workshops and Teacher Trainings with Deborah and friends at Hale Kai are a unique and special experience found no where else in Hawaii.
We limit our Trainings to 10-15 students insuring caring attention to detail and a comfortable learning environment.
Most students attending stay at Hale Kai although we do welcome students living on the Big Island or with other accommodations.
Hale Kai is located on the crystal clear waters of Ho’okena Bay, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. A myriad of colorful tropical fish, Sea turtle, humpback whale and spinner dolphin frequent the bay.
The weather is warm and sunny year round. We receive very little rain fall. Seasonal afternoon showers are welcome and refreshing. The Big Island has many beautiful beaches, waterfalls, warm springs, vapor caves, mountain hikes and Volcano National Park where you can experience Madam Pele the active volcano, Sea Kayaking is available at Hale Kai and there are numerous surf spots around the Island.
We feel that adventuring and exploring in nature is one of the greatest teachers and prepares us to be more connected, natural and sincere in our teaching.
A typical day teacher training day at Hale Kai revolves around concentrated time in our ocean front yoga space studying, asana, yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, both physical and subtle, pranayama and meditation, time to enjoy the beauty and nature surrounding Hale Kai and living the life of a yogi.
We begin with meditation, tea, juice and fruit and a 3 1/2 hour morning class. We will share in a brunch of fresh islands fruits and vegetables.
Our experience continues as we deepen our connection with ourselves and nature, swimming in the ocean, walking, kayaking, reading and resting, gardening.
Following an afternoon snack we return to the yoga space for 3 hours. Sunset meditation is a daily ritual at Hale Kai followed by great evening meals of soups, salads, vegetarian main dishes and occasional local fish.
An evening gathering or personal study time follows dinner. Guest speakers include teachers with expertise and passion in the areas of anatomy, physiology, subtle energy and yoga philosophy.
- The Art of Seeing: Exploring Subtle and Physical Anatomy,
- Yoga Therapeutics: skillful intuition in the practice of Yoga
- Knowing how to really help others: Real life practicum on common injury, health, age and safety issues with beginning students from the community
- Creativity and Confidence: Adjusting and assisting in Yoga
- Props and Partner work: making it fun and accessible
- Yoga Philosophy in every day life: Exploring the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Tantra and other Classic Yogic text
- Finding Your Voice as a Yoga Teacher: Integrating what you have learned into your teaching
- The Art of intelligent sequencing in Asana practice, teaching Vinyasa flow
- Nature as Teacher: the Mahabhuta, great elements and principles of Ayurveda
- Meditation for everyone: simple techniques in meditation and presence
- The Healing power of the Breath: Pranayama in daily life
- Bringing Balance to Practice: teaching the benefits of personal practice
We have had many requests to offer teacher training and continuing education in more locations. If you would like Deborah to offer Teacher Training in your area please contact us. Every Yoga Adventure we lead has a component of Teacher training and Continuing Ed. Please check our website for new locations as well as upcoming in Hawaii, Colorado, Bali, and Peru. Also know that you can come to Hawaii for a portion of the the 3 week Yoga Alliance teacher training that is offered in June. Please speak with Deborah about this option.
June 11-July 1, 2012
200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certification
Applications now accepted.
Limited to 15 participants.
Student Application
$4,850 includes accommodations and meals at Hale Kai
$2,450 without accommodations and meals for residents or those arranging other nearby options.
A $1,650 non-refundable deposit will hold your space. Includes accommodations and fresh island meals, airport pick up and drop off, some adventure outings on the Big Island, a truly transformative experience love, fun, Deborah's 250 page teacher training manual and other teacher training materials.
A detailed curriculum and reading list will be sent to you upon request.
Teaching Yoga is an art, a science and a gift.
