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Shakti Vinyasa - honouring the Goddess : Yoga Nature Teacher Retreat (50hrs) I Tuscany


During this Yoga Nature Teacher Retreat we will explore different qualities of Shakti, the Goddess of Yoga. We will explore ways to integrate these qualities in our daily lives as well as on our teacher journey.

Every day, Daphne will guide you through Shakti Vinyasa sequences that give expression to the different aspects of the Goddess of Yoga. You will experience the qualities of power, courage, wisdom, creativity, love and abundance. We will be celebration the Summer Solstice with a Mandala Vinyasa Sequence.

There will be space for philosophical background, embodiment through asana practice, guided meditation, writing, sharing and teaching lab. We will investigate the different aspects of the Goddess and explore how we can use these qualities as vinyasa yoga teachers. 

We will go on yoga nature walks, experience yoga nature rituals and let the Goddess become our teacher for a week!

Course Essentials:

  • Daily outdoor energizers

  • Daily meditation, pranayama & mantra practice

  • Dailly embodiment practices (Shakti Vinyasa sequences & Summer Solstice Mandala practice)

  • Philosophical background/ mythology of Shakti

  • Outdoor Yoga Nature Rituals

  • Writing & sharing circles

  • Teaching skills & teaching labs


Our Retreat Location:

We will stay in tipi tents, allowing us to feel connected with nature throughout the whole journey. We will practice in our wonderful indoor yoga shala as well as outside in nature and we will go on yoga nature pilgrimages that will support the flow of our retreat. 

Our wonderful hosts at Podere di Maggio will be serving magical, organic and vegetarian meals.

Max. participants: 14 

Price Teacher Retreat: 

Teacher Training: € 595,- incl. 21% tax 

Accommodation: € 495,- (luxurious tipi tent/all meals).  

Additional price for accommodation in cottage (shared room): € 120,- 

Additional price for accommodation in cottage (single room): € 270,- 

Prices include accommodation (6 nights), all meals (vegetarian) and water/tea all day (7 days), full yoga nature teacher retreat program, including yoga nature hikes and 2 excursions.

NOT included are flights, airport transfer, travel insurance, additional drinks. 

Payment teacher immersion (50hrs): to reserve your Teacher Training spot, please transfer € 595,- to NL87 ABNA 0415 9888 29 attn. D.A.W Koken. Please mention your name & “Shakti Vinyasa Retreat”.

Payment accommodation: to reserve your accommodation please transfer € 250,- (non-refundable deposit) to Monte dei Paschi di Siena: Rita Dell’Utri IBAN: IT09E0103072360000000306736 BIC: PASCITM1G75.

Please mention your name & “Shakti VinyasaRetreat”. Payment of the remaining amount for accommodation has to be done by June 1st 2022.

Location: Podere di Maggio, Tuscany, Italy

Dates: 18 - 24 June 2022

Program: The retreat will start on Saturday 18th at 15.00 and will end on Friday 24th at 12.00

Travel information: It is possible to drive to Tuscany (ca. 1600 kms from Amsterdam) or fly to Rome or Pisa. Please send an email to dayogini@gmail.com for shuttle information, Daphne can help you organize airport transfer.