- France
- 12 April, 2025
Yoga as a Way of Life
Yoga as a way of life
One-month, 200 hours residential yoga teacher training course in France
Before you can instruct others, you need to work on yourself. Our one-month Yoga Teacher Training Course is a residential course where you will experience and learn about the standards for leading a balanced life. Besides the course syllabus to become a Yoga Teacher, you will learn about a healthy lifestyle, cooking and eating consciously, controlling the mind and self-development.
For Whom?
The course is not only for those who wish to teach, but for everyone who wants to learn more about yoga or wants to start the path of transformation to a happy and healthy lifestyle.
The course is both for beginners as for experienced yoga practitioners and teachers. It is not required to have any previous Yoga experience to participate in this course. The education is enriching for everyone as it does not merely focus on Asana’s but deals with the fundamental background of traditional Indian Yoga philosophy. Before learning what to teach others you implement the ancient knowledge of Yoga on yourself.
The Yoga Institute
The Indian Classic Yoga, RYT 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training Course, is organized by the standards of The Yoga Institute in Mumbai, the oldest organized Yoga Centre in the world. The Yoga Institute is founded by Shri Yogendra who was taught Yoga by a Sadhu. Sadhus are the original practitioners of yoga. They devote their lives to attain enlightenment, but live solitary lives and keep their knowledge to themselves. Shri Yogendra is the first Yogi to start a family and make the wisdom of yoga public. For over 100 years the Yogendra family has transformed the lives of millions and now the teachings are available in Europe.
Centre Lothlorien
The one-month residential course takes place at Centre Lothlorien, an international guesthouse and course center located in the Northeast of France. It is situated in the countryside of the Champagne-Ardenne region in a beautiful valley, surrounded by forest. Centre Lothlorien covers approximately 14 hectares with hills, forest, gardens, fields, creeks and lakes. This energetic and relaxing place offers an ideal base to find peace and tranquility within.
Students will stay in a guestroom in the Chateau. Here you will live in a healthy and natural daily rhythm, together with the team and teachers of the center. The kitchen is vegetarian and you will experience Sattvic and Ayurvedic meals.
Content of the Teacher Training Course
The course covers theoretical and practical aspects of Yoga.
The practical aspects include all prime Asana’s with background knowledge and how, why, when and when not to use them. Further you will learn about Pranayama, techniques leading to meditation and Kriyas. Attention is given to unique techniques & concepts pioneered by the founders of The Yoga Institute.
The theoretical aspects include introductions to the origin of yoga and yoga texts such as Hatha Yoga Pradipika. You will go into depth with the psychology and philosophy of Yoga. With the help of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, among others, you will consciously look at your own way of thinking and learn how to live an easier, healthier and happier life. The course includes anatomy and physiology classes and approaches to modern day topics such as dealing with stress.
Syllabus
Theoretical introduction to:
- Yoga and yogic practice
- Hatha yoga (including Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Bhavas – Basis of yoga education
- Anatomy and physiology
- Human systems, yoga and health
- Yoga for wellness
- Ayurveda
- Prevention and promotion of positive health
- Yoga and stress management
Asana:
- Knowledge of selected postures
- Demonstration ability to perform these postures
- Meditative and Cultural, (dynamic and static version)
- Techniques pioneered by The Yoga Institute
Practical skills:
- Kriya
- Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
- Pranayama
- Practice leading to meditation
- Karma yoga
- Communication and teaching practice
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Content of the Yoga Teacher Training Course in France
The course covers theoretical and practical aspects of Yoga.
The practical aspects include all prime Asana’s with background knowledge and how, why, when and when not to use them. Further you will learn about Pranayama, techniques leading to meditation and Kriyas. Attention is given to unique techniques & concepts pioneered by the founders of The Yoga Institute.
The theoretical aspects include introductions to the origin of yoga and yoga texts such as Hatha Yoga Pradipika. You will go into depth with the psychology and philosophy of Yoga. With the help of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, among others, you will consciously look at your own way of thinking and learn how to live an easier, healthier and happier life. The course includes anatomy and physiology classes and approaches to modern day topics such as dealing with stress.
Syllabus
Theoretical introduction to:
- Yoga and yogic practice
- Hatha yoga (including Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Bhavas – Basis of yoga education
- Anatomy and physiology
- Human systems, yoga and health
- Yoga for wellness
- Ayurveda
- Prevention and promotion of positive health
- Yoga and stress management
Asana:
- Knowledge of selected postures
- Demonstration ability to perform these postures
- Meditative and Cultural, (dynamic and static version)
- Techniques pioneered by The Yoga Institute
Practical skills:
- Kriya
- Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
- Pranayama
- Practice leading to meditation
- Karma yoga
- Communication and teaching practice
- Share On:
Activities
Upcoming Activities
- France
- 1 October, 2025
Yoga as a Way of Life
Testimonial
What They Say.
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This is the first day of the rest of your life! The best investment of yourself! I will make a change of food in my life and cutting habits. I am in contact with the universal energy again since 7 years. Yeahaaa!
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What I would say to someone who is interested in following the TTC is, ‘Do it’! It is not only a truly enriching experience, but one that has the potential to change your life. I absolutely loved the diversity of each day. The mix between theory, practice and different activities is fun and also keeps me alert and energized during the day. I also really, really enjoyed learning about the theory and background of Yoga, Indian philosophy and the Sanskrit language.
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My perception of Yoga has changed, as it is more about all aspects of life then I thought. And also there is more behind the practical part which is only highlighted in Western Yoga. After following this course I will take better care of myself before others and tr to love myself more. Not to depend on others but myself and have more faith in the universe.
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This Teacher Training Course will change your whole life! I found out you are never done with learning and that with Yoga you can reach the highest states.
After this education I will eat better, take more care of my body and keep learning about myself to improve. All of this was possible because of the dedication of the Teachers.
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Before doing this course I thought Yoga was only Asana, untill I came to Centre Lothlorien for the first time and see a Yoga Way of Life. Now I can see how much knowledge there is inside the Yoga philosophy.
I had never expected that I really like to give an asana class this much. I mostly liked the cooking Indian food with Pinky. Now I know I will live happier and healthier. It does not need to be perfect directly, but I follow a good path!
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It surprised me how much the Teacher Training Course is life-changing for me. I will eat more healthy, will reflect more on myself, focus on positive points, have better control over my emotions and be less egocentric.
I actually liked how Pinky provoked my ego, as that is where the change started. Also I liked the topics about knowing ourselves and helping ourselves to be happy. I really loved the people!
This is an experience to help you understand yourself better. It will change the way to look at the world. You can get rid of some burdens and probably be happier!
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This Teacher Training Course is firstly not about becoming a teacher, but about figuring out who you are and how you behave in life. It has changed my perception of Yoga 100%. The most I liked was that the TTC brought me back to my basis. What surprised me the most was that Pinky was able to break down my walls and was able to show me how I was thinking and behaving in life.
I will now take time to work on finding my basis, finding my truth, letting go and finding love within myself.
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It was even more 'about me' than I thought. I was aware before, that Yoga is much more than Pranayama, Asana and Meditation, but I didn't fully realise how much it is about the journey within, about self-growth, learning about yourself and making changes according to that.
After completing this training, I know that I will give more priority to a good routine and good habits, including positive affirmations to myself. Centre Lothlorien is a good place for such an experience, you will feel that it can be a home away from home.
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This is not just a Teacher Training Course, but this is changing your life. I was surprised by the beauty of this place and the people, but also by the way of thinking 'of the soul'. I especially liked the personal attention and the time spent on the life struggles, rather than just learning theory or asanas. If you are really ready to look at yourself in such depth, then this is a really nice place to go to.
There is so much more to Yoga than just Asanas and this makes me curious to learn even more. This is just the beginning!
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