Yogashala Ibiza

Thanks, everyone! Many greetings from my first 500-hours-teacher-training-course at the European Academy of Ayurveda. Here, I realize that with the Yogashala TTC 2012 I am well educated - and qualified for the advanced study period. I feel well informed about asanas, anatomy, philosophy and didactics. And, what differentiates me from the others, is that I have the self-confidence and security to teach groups. Because at the Yogashala we started teaching nearly from the first day on. Before the TCC on Ibiza this would have been unthinkable to me. The TCC transformed me. It made me stronger, more secure, trustful and more vital. Why? Because within these three weeks I had to cope with many challenges - both physical and psychological - and so could discover myself. And I was supported by so many beings: A funny and loving group (Thanks, you wonderful people!). Expert teachers that I was allowed to learn of. (Thanks, Jacqueline, Arlette, Chris and Seba!). Delicious meals (Thanks, Sol and Olli!). The magic of the island (Thanks, Ibiza!). And myself, my courage, my confidence, the support by my loved ones and my own way. (Thanks, Jette!). The transformation goes on. Testimonial TCC October 2011 Danke für alles! Viele Grüße aus meiner ersten Ausbildungswoche zur Yogalehrerin (500-Stunden-Ausbildung) in der Europäischen Akademie für Ayurveda. Hier merke ich, dass ich mit dem Yogashala Intensivkurs gut ausgebildet bin - und qualifiziert fürs Hauptstudium. Ich fühle mich gut informiert über Asanas, Anatomie, Philosophie und Didaktik. Und was ich den anderen voraushabe: Ich hab das Selbstvertrauen und die Sicherheit, eigene Gruppen anzuleiten. Weil wir im Yogashala Ibiza fast vom ersten Tag an selbst unterrichtet haben. Vor dem TCC auf Ibiza wär das undenkbar gewesen! Das TTC bei Jacqueline hat mich verwandelt. Hat mich stärker, sicherer, vertrauensvoller und vitaler gemacht. Warum? Weil ich in den drei Wochen zahlreiche Herausforderungen - psychischer und physischer Natur - gemeistert habe und so zu mir selbst finden konnte. Das lag an der lustigen und liebevollen Gruppe. (Danke, ihr wunderbaren Menschen!) An den erfahrenen Lehrern, von denen ich lernen durfte. (Danke, Jacqueline, Arlette, Chris and *what is the name of the hot yoga teacher again?*!) An der köstlichen Verpflegung. (Danke, Sol und Olli). An der Magie der Insel. (Danke, Ibiza!) Und an mir, meinem Mut, meiner Zuversicht, der Unterstützung durch meine Lieben, und meinem Weg. (Danke, Jette!) Die Wandlung geht weiter.

-------------- Hello! My name is Nahuel. I participated in the Yoga Teacher Training Course in May, 2011 and since then I have given countless Yoga lessons. I have been practicing yoga for 6 years and the course helped me to go much deeper in my practice. It was in Ibiza that I discovered "the magic". I felt incredible sensations in my body and my mind and a real sense of well-being. It helped to increase my consciousness and this gave me a different perspective to the way I see life and relate to other people, nature, the world and my body. Right now I am living in Mallorca, giving private and group lessons in a sports center and gym, practically every day. I am booked on to the Pregnancy and Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training 85 Hour Module Course on the 5th of May 2012 at Yogashalaibiza to deepen this knowledge. Namaste Ommmm Ommmm Ommmm ... PS. Thanks Jacqueline for the love and your shared knowledge! Hola! a todos soy Nahuel!Les cuento que hice el TTC en mayo de 2011 y desde entonces nunca dejé de dar lecciones. El tiempo que estuve allí me ayudo a ir más profundo en mi práctica de yoga,lo practico desde hace 6 años . Pero yo estaba en Ibiza cuando descubri "la magia", senti sensaciones increíbles en mi cuerpo y mi mente y verdaderos estados de bienestar en todo mi ser. Ayúdo a aumentar mi conciencia y esto me dio una perspectiva diferente en mi modo de ver la vida y relacionarme con las personas, la naturaleza, el mundo y mi cuerpo. En este momento estoy en la isla de Mallorca, dando lecciones particulares y grupales en sportscenter y gimnasias, prácticamente cada día. Espero para verlos pronto... Namaste Ommm Ommm ommm ...

Ibiza, the perfect location for yoga! I am a recent graduate of the 3 week intensive yoga teacher training course. Well, where do I start? The food was flawless, totally vegetarian, full of flavour, excellent quality and large portions, thanks Sol (Chef extraordinaire!). The intensity of the course, in the heat of Ibiza was very challenging physically but achievable with the right attitude and effort, and almost addictive once one was familiar with the routine of 06.30am starts! During the 3 weeks of training, I felt my body and mind had woken up to reality after a long, long sleep! How often does one have the opportunity to experience this and open ones heart to the feeling of peace and serenity? No distractions, no chit chat to fuel the mind with irrelevant scenarios and negativity; just oneself. Being in the now is sufficient. Talking is overrated anyway! The creativity that was evident in all of the student's demonstrations. They were so inspiring and so memorable. The bonding between all the students was unexpected but I felt boosted the groups dynamics from the very beginning of the course, so as by the end, we were friends who had the spirit of yoga as a common denominator. The course tutors opened our minds to the human potential in all of us. I thoroughly recommend the course, tough as it was at times, but so worth every second of effort. I am a different person now. More confident, grounded, content, knowledgeable, skilful (Oh, and modest!). If you can dedicate this time to the course, you will be overwhelmed at what can be achieved, with the guidance of Jacqueline,( a truly beautiful soul who surely has enthusiasm, inspiration, wisdom and knowledge on yoga well beyond her years) in the beautiful, magical location of Ibiza. Do it! In life, opportunities will present themselves, it is up to us to seize them! Namaste, Jonathan Mc Loughlin (Ibiza July '09 graduate)

If you have the passion for yoga and want to know more – indeed be qualified to teach it - then I cannot think of a better way of achieving your goal. Added to this, Jacqueline's positivity always shines through, creating a path of joy and hope. This is a very inspiring memory and inspiration for one's future. Thank you, Jacqueline

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and really pleased to have had this experience and feel honored to have met all the people involved. I loved the morning walks, the meditation and that we started teaching by day 2! It really built up my confidence and sense of grounding and security in teaching." Lisa Mortimer, Yorkshire.