Deepen
Are you already an experienced yoga practitioner looking for a deeper immersion? Have you hit a plateau or do you have specific goals you want to work on in your yoga practice?
DEEPEN is designed for yoga practitioners and yoga teachers looking to expand their practice with personalized support and guidance from our experienced VIKASA teachers and practitioners.
The program aims to fill gaps in your existing knowledge and also offer personal development and transformation on a deeper level. Advanced retreats and programs can be challenging to find, so DEEPEN is designed to meet you where you are at and help you take the next steps.
Based on the VIKASA Method of Yoga, the program is anchored in traditional Hatha Yoga and covers yoga asana, as well as advanced practices of meditation, pranayama and yoga philosophy. You’ll go far beyond what you can gain in regular studio classes and gain access to the much deeper dimensions of yoga that are usually only taught in more formal yoga teacher trainings.
With personalised support, you have the freedom and flexibility to work on your unique goals and preferences. You will find you are able to advance quickly with the daily support and the immersive nature and environment of this journey.
Experienced yoga practitioners and teachers can benefit from this program with the opportunity to gain inspiration and experience that will support you both on and off your yoga mat.
Take your journey further
In yoga it is easy to hit plateaus in the practice, or as a more experienced practitioner, it can be hard to find regular classes or teachers that can meet you where you are at and challenge you to move beyond your current level.
Through DEEPEN you will refine your current practice as well as gain skills, techniques, tools and practices that inform your practice and allow you stepping stones to advance at your own pace. These skills are adaptable to your needs and can be continued long beyond the program for even greater transformation.
Your 100+ page workbook and post stay digital program help you to stay on track and continue long from anywhere in the world. Full length practices are available so you can continue to dive into long yoga classes with asana, meditation and pranayama that are difficult to find in local studios.
You may already be a certified teacher looking to improve your teaching skills, or master new practices that you can share with your own students in a confident and well structured manner. Developed by the senior VIKASA teaching team, this program is based on the VIKASA 300hr advanced yoga teacher training program. Come and take a deep dive and discover your true potential.
DEEPEN Snapshot
Personalized support
This program is based on the principals of the VIKASA Lifestyle and VIKASA Method. Work with your own private yoga practitioner to meet your unique goals.
Yoga Style
Deepen is built on the foundations of Hatha Yoga which is suitable for all levels. You will learn the Vikasa Method which has a strong focus on the breath, the physical postures and the inner journey.
Duration of training
The program is available in either a 3 night/4 days or 6 nights/7days format to suit your preferences. This can be booked any time of the year, there are no set dates.
Food
Twice daily healthy meals – breakfast and dinner, are included in your program, selected from the special VIKASA menu at Mingle Eatery restaurant.
Skill Level
DEEPEN is designed for intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners and yoga teachers. Your instructor will meet you at your level and cater the program to suit your exact needs and goals.
Program Key Focus
An advanced yoga immersion in a supportive environment to expand your practice, wisdom and skills both physically and holistically.
Additional Perks
DEEPEN also includes modalities such as reiki and sound healing sessions that elevate the yoga experience and offer a deeper healing journey.
Post Stay Support
Your 100+ page workbook and post-stay 30 day digital program help you to implement your advanced yoga routines into your daily life and continue the transformation from home.
Why DEEPEN?
DEEPEN offers you an in-depth grounding in the eight components of Ashtanga: yama (self-restraint), niyama (observances), asana (sitting posture), pranayama (breath restraint), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (union).
Starting with the ten components of yama and niyama, you will build knowledge and learn how to cultivate principles to guide your daily life and how to better understand the asanas and pranayama techniques.
There is a focus on more advanced asanas, such as arm balances and inversions, along with mudras and bandhas. You’ll also dive into anatomy to ensure a safe and well-rounded practice, as well as understand on a deeper level how the physical practice can enhance your mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
The program also shares the nuances of bandhas as well as advanced pranayama and meditation techniques that are usually reserved for advanced yoga trainings. These have the capacity to up-level your practice and lifestyle in endless ways.
Another key aspect of DEEPEN is purification in a yogic sense. You;ll explore the six cleansing actions of Shatkarma in preparation for pranayama and asana. Come and immerse in an inspiring yoga immersion based on ancient techniques adapted to suit a modern yoga world.
Wellness Model
DEEPEN includes Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Reiki, Sound Healing and Personalized Wellness Coaching
What’s included in DEEPEN?
| Inclusions List | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3N4D | 6N7D | |
| Private Coaching 90 mins | 2 | 2 |
| Private Coaching 60 mins | 0 | 2 |
| Private Yoga 90 mins | 2 | 2 |
| Private Reiki/Sound 60 mins | 0 | 0 |
| Life Balance Massage 60 mins | 1 | 1 |
| Meals | 2 per night HOMA Breakfast & VIKASA Dinner | 2 per night HOMA Breakfast & VIKASA Dinner |
| Room – Studio Classic | 1 | 1 |
| Return Airport Transfers | 1 | 1 |
Is DEEPEN for you? This program is ideal for anyone seeking
- Skills and personalized guidance to take the next step on your own yoga journey
- Guided support to strengthen your teaching skills to support your own students if you are teaching
- A mix of private yoga classes and coaching sessions with your own private teacher
- Unlimited access to the daily yoga schedule and HOMA facilities to enjoy as you please
- A challenging experience where you can transform in an inspiring yoga environment
- Skills to feel empowered and confident to deepen your practice from anywhere in the world
- A yoga community to grow and thrive alongside
- Access to the deeper dimensions of yoga that are hard to access outside of yoga trainings
- A deep immersion in a tropical environment with great facilities and support
- Freedom and flexibility to cater the program to meet your goals
If you are looking to challenge yourself, to move beyond the surface and to gain new practices and wisdom to elevate your yoga path, this program is for you.