YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training / Andean Ancestral practices.February 19th– March 18th, 2023
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Join us at OM Healing Center on February 19th, 2023, for a transformational 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Owl’s nest Eco Hacienda.
The Owl’s nest Eco Hacienda
Nestled on a quiet mountainside in the Andes of Ecuador, a short distance from the historic UNESCO city of Cuenca, the renovated 160-year-old hacienda welcomes students into the serene comfortable homelike environment of this private facility.
Learn the art of surrender as you relax and connect to the restorative Zen gardens, walking paths and beautiful organic gardens
The hacienda is surrounded by an expansive balcony and a man-made waterfall as well as the pool. The sun beams down on the Owl’s Nest Oasis providing plenty of sunshine and gentle fresh breezes bringing fresh air around the hacienda every day. Our students, when relaxing outside or enjoying the spacious interior of the hacienda, enjoy a totally toxin free environment in which to heal. Our Eco-smart pool uses only oxygen and copper to maintain its pristine state. The hacienda’s many common rooms offer beautiful vistas and cheerful gathering areas yet allow for as much privacy and quiet time as may be desired.
This training is based on the traditional style of Hatha Yoga designed for beginners and intermediate levels with a basic knowledge of yoga. The qualified teacher trainers offer a consistent approach that is conducive to the depth of the art and science of teaching yoga.
Learn the art of surrender as you relax and connect to the restorative Zen gardens, walking paths and beautiful organic gardens
The hacienda is surrounded by an expansive balcony and a man-made waterfall as well as the pool. The sun beams down on the Owl’s Nest Oasis providing plenty of sunshine and gentle fresh breezes bringing fresh air around the hacienda every day. Our students, when relaxing outside or enjoying the spacious interior of the hacienda, enjoy a totally toxin free environment in which to heal. Our Eco-smart pool uses only oxygen and copper to maintain its pristine state. The hacienda’s many common rooms offer beautiful vistas and cheerful gathering areas yet allow for as much privacy and quiet time as may be desired.
This training is based on the traditional style of Hatha Yoga designed for beginners and intermediate levels with a basic knowledge of yoga. The qualified teacher trainers offer a consistent approach that is conducive to the depth of the art and science of teaching yoga.
Daily Schedule
Morning (a.m.)
6:45 – 7:00AM Morning tea / neti pot
7:00 – 9:00AM Morning Practice
9:00 – 10:00AM Breakfast
10:00 – 11:30 PM Lecture 1
11:45 – 1:00 PM Lecture 2
7:00 – 9:00AM Morning Practice
9:00 – 10:00AM Breakfast
10:00 – 11:30 PM Lecture 1
11:45 – 1:00 PM Lecture 2
Afternoon (p.m.)
1:00 – 4:00PM Lunch and self study
4:00 – 6:00PM Evening asana workshop class
6:00 – 7:00PM Evening Meditation
7:00 PM Dinner
4:00 – 6:00PM Evening asana workshop class
6:00 – 7:00PM Evening Meditation
7:00 PM Dinner
Neti pot cleansing practice, pranayama, meditation, and Asana to develop your practice through experience.
Workshop style classes breaking things down in detail and developing into practice teaching as you share the knowledge you have learned.
Applied anatomy, yogic ancient and modern philosophy, Ayurveda, applied methodology, ancestral medicine, Nutrition module, and practicum.
At OM Healing Center, we think globally and act locally by supporting local farmers and artisans. Vegetarian / Vegan meals served with consideration for students with diet restrictions. Unlimited filtered water and tea is available 24 hours at no cost.
The following meals are included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks: Available at extra cost
The following meals are included:
General Info
1What's included?
• Unlimited filtered water
• Unlimited herbal tea
• Relaxation Massage
• Body works adjustment
• Certificate of completion
• Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony
• Kirtan session
• Gift bag
• Internet
• Working materials
• Transportation from Cuenca to Owl's Nest
• Unlimited herbal tea
• Relaxation Massage
• Body works adjustment
• Certificate of completion
• Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony
• Kirtan session
• Gift bag
• Internet
• Working materials
• Transportation from Cuenca to Owl's Nest
2What's not included?
• Additional activities
• Additional massages
• Personal expenses
• Snacks
• Additional massages
• Personal expenses
• Snacks
3Do I need to have any yoga experience ?
Yes. It is important that you have some body awareness whether it came from a few weeks or months of yoga/pilates & other forms of postural awareness.
We do not expect you to be an intermediate or advanced practitioner.
What is of most importance is your desire to learn and share your experiences within your YTT group.
This program is much more than just physical postures, it is an initiation to hold space for yourself & others, while on the healing journey!
We believe that you can only become a ready yoga facilitator once you have planted a seed of intention to release old beliefs that no longer serve your highest potential. We are here to hold space for you on this journey, on a mental/emotional/spiritual/physical level.
OM Healing center & all staff ask participants to abstain from smoking, drinking, meat consumption during your stay with us.
We believe that you can only become a ready yoga facilitator once you have planted a seed of intention to release old beliefs that no longer serve your highest potential. We are here to hold space for you on this journey, on a mental/emotional/spiritual/physical level.
OM Healing center & all staff ask participants to abstain from smoking, drinking, meat consumption during your stay with us.
4How is the weather?
The weather is spring-like all year around, expect temperatures from mid 18 to high 20s.
5What to bring with me?
We ask that all participants bring
- Activated charcoal (in case of upset tummy)
- Appropriate clothing for practicing yoga
- Depending on the season you are visiting, appropriate clothing
- Bathing suit and sunscreen
- We will also have a shop on-site with general toiletries, herbal supplements/tinctures, & local creations to bring back to your loved ones!
- Activated charcoal (in case of upset tummy)
- Appropriate clothing for practicing yoga
- Depending on the season you are visiting, appropriate clothing
- Bathing suit and sunscreen
- We will also have a shop on-site with general toiletries, herbal supplements/tinctures, & local creations to bring back to your loved ones!
6COVID-19 Safety Mesures
Ecuador is open to travelers. Restrictions are low, however to enter the country, travelers must present a negative PCR test or prof of vaccination.
We recommend to please check with the Ecuadorian government for your country visa requirements and Covid restrictions.
We recommend to please check with the Ecuadorian government for your country visa requirements and Covid restrictions.
The Team
Maria Elena Calderon
Nutrition Specialist - Philosophy and Asana Teacher
Maria Elena Calderon is the founder and owner of OM Healing Center in Cuenca, Ecuador. She fell in love with Hatha Yoga in the year 2000. She started with gentle Hatha Yoga to help her deal with stress and anxiety. Now she is a certified Yoga teacher 500 RYT
Hugo Alvarez
Chiropractor - Homeopathic Doctor
Hugo is the owner and founder of OM Healing Center in Cuenca, Ecuador.
He started his health-care career in his native country where he attended medical school. He is a graduate from York University in Toronto. He was not satisfied with the methods of conventional practice and decided to pursue Homeopathic medicine. He is a graduate of the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine and a certified Quantum biofeedback Therapist and a psychotherapist.
Leelah Sol
Yoga Teacher
Leelah is a 500 RYT & 500 E-RYT Yoga facilitator trained in Rishikesh and Mysore, India. She is a Holistic Practitioner graduate from Transformational Arts College in Toronto Canada, Reiki practitioner and Sound Journey facilitator.
In the last five years she has hosted various yoga & holistic lifestyle events around the planet, as well as having attended a number of workshops and trainings with authentic and knowledgable yoga teachers/masters.
In the last five years she has hosted various yoga & holistic lifestyle events around the planet, as well as having attended a number of workshops and trainings with authentic and knowledgable yoga teachers/masters.
Stephanie
Anatomy
Stephanie began her career as a high school biology teacher. She holds a BSc from Ryerson University and completed Teachers College at Niagara University in Toronto, Canada. Her curiosity and love for travel took her to Dubai where she has been living since 2014. It was there that she began to explore and study different healing modalities, while also deepening her understanding of yoga. Today, Stephanie teaches Anatomy in Yoga Teacher Trainings and her aim is to make the lessons student – centered, engaging and accessible. In addition, she is YTT 200 hour certified Yoga teacher and is a Reiki and sound healing practitioner
Vanessa
Yoga Teacher
Vanessa has been teaching yoga classes for ten years and practicing yoga for more than 17 years and is a 200 E-RYT Yoga Facilitator. She studied under the guidance of Yogi Vishvketu in the style of Akhanda yoga in Canada.
In 2012 she began teaching Yoga Teacher Trainings in the style of Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow and Hatha. Her practise includes more than 6000 hours teaching students from around the world. Vanessa is orginally from Canada but has lived in Ecuador with her husband and 2 children for over 12 years.
Vanessa hopes to share with her students the many facilits of yoga and its sister science Ayurveda can be applied to their everyday life. She is honoured to be a part of the Om Healing Center Family.
Chris
Lead Asana
Christopher Alvarez is a 500 hour certified Yoga Teacher in Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Ashtanga Mysore style. He is trained as a Thai Massage Therapist. Sports have always been a fundamental part of his life. Christopher started Taekwondo training at age five and completed his black belt by age 13. Thereafter, he focused on sparring – trained with Master Lin, Olympic training and had the opportunity to train in South Korea. A chronic knee injury brought him to yoga. He took his teacher’s training in India – during his training, his knee was healed. He has been back to India many times to continue his training in Ashtanga Yoga. “Yoga has helped me find myself, find my purpose in life. I always knew that my purpose in life was to help people”.
Manantial
Kids Yoga
Manantial is a psychologist, yoga instructor and reiki practitioner who seeks for a free and fair education, from trust and respect towards children and their wisdom. She has experience connecting with children in different levels, ages and diversities.
She lads a Yoga KEYS for KIDS program, which introduce the yoga practice from a playful,respectful and inclusive perspective, containing motion, senses, games, songs, art, artistic crafts, Mindfulness and AcroYoga.
She was born in Chile and currently lives in Cuenca, Ecuador, developing cultural artistic projects for childhood and inclusion.
She lads a Yoga KEYS for KIDS program, which introduce the yoga practice from a playful,respectful and inclusive perspective, containing motion, senses, games, songs, art, artistic crafts, Mindfulness and AcroYoga.
She was born in Chile and currently lives in Cuenca, Ecuador, developing cultural artistic projects for childhood and inclusion.
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Please book your flight to arrive at Quito Airport.
Take a domestic flight to city of Cuenca (regular daily flights)
You can also book your flight to Guayaquil airport – (3 hour bus ride from Guayaquil to Cuenca)
Keep OM Healing Center notified of your travel itinerary – support is available
Take a domestic flight to city of Cuenca (regular daily flights)
You can also book your flight to Guayaquil airport – (3 hour bus ride from Guayaquil to Cuenca)
Keep OM Healing Center notified of your travel itinerary – support is available
Cancellation Policy
• A reservation requires a deposit of $500 USD of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival; cash is preferable to avoid transfer charges.
• No credit cards are acceptable.
• Program & Itinerary: We work with a maximum of 12 students and a minimum of 6 students.
• Arrival information: Please provide the check-in and check-out times and Please select the languages you can converse in with the customer.
• Check in Sunday February 19th – check in at 2pm and check out March 18th 10a.m.
• Booking Conditions: $500 USD. Non-refundable $500 deposit.
• Location & Accommodations: Location at eco-hacienda Owl’s nest
• Hiking trails, Incredible indigenous markets in Cuenca. Organic food markets
• On arrival, you get a 3 month visa, please check your country for visa regulations.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival; cash is preferable to avoid transfer charges.
• No credit cards are acceptable.
• Program & Itinerary: We work with a maximum of 12 students and a minimum of 6 students.
• Arrival information: Please provide the check-in and check-out times and Please select the languages you can converse in with the customer.
• Check in Sunday February 19th – check in at 2pm and check out March 18th 10a.m.
• Booking Conditions: $500 USD. Non-refundable $500 deposit.
• Location & Accommodations: Location at eco-hacienda Owl’s nest
• Hiking trails, Incredible indigenous markets in Cuenca. Organic food markets
• On arrival, you get a 3 month visa, please check your country for visa regulations.