YOGA TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Karma Burning Intensive + Void Intensive
A 7-day exploration of advanced Yoga practices on a beautiful tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand!
September 25-October 3; Koh Samui, Thailand
You've been practicing and teaching Yoga for a while? It's time for a breakthrough!
Explore the philosophy
of Karma and Emptiness in the context of Yoga practice.
Use the cutting-edge science
of breath-based focus techniques to prepare the ground for higher Yoga practices.
Learn in depth and master
powerful rarely-taught meditation techniques of classical Yoga and non-dual Tantra.
Embody the core teachings
of the Yoga tradition through the integrated method of HYA.
Practise asana
in a way that uses the body to go beyond the body.
Spend 7 days (8 nights) at Vikasa
- one of the most amazing Yoga destinations in the world.
What are Karma Burning & Void Intensives?
Karma Burning Intensive and Void Intensive are the twin foundations of the Yoga Teacher Development Program by Higher Yoga Academy®.
Each workshop is a 4-day exploration of advanced Yoga practices, focusing on the knowledge and techniques of relaxing into Awareness and releasing limiting psychological patterns commonly referred to as 'karma' in the Yoga tradition.
You are welcome to join either or both workshops combined into a 7-day program (the final day of Karma Burning Intensive is the first day of Void Intensive).*
*To join Void Intensive, we ask you to first attend Karma Burning Intensive.
The available spots are filling up fast!
Don't miss your chance to join earnest practitioners from different parts of the world – apply today!
What your training day is like?
- 8:00-10:00 Energizing Hatha-Vinyasa Practice
- 10:00-11:00 Healthy Brunch Buffet
- 12:00-14:00 Advanced Pranayama with Christiaan
- 14:00-16:30 Free time
- 16:30-18:30 Advanced Yoga Philosophy & Meditation with Alex
- 18:30-20:00 Healthy Dinner Buffet
*This is a sample schedule and may vary from day to day. Expect complimentary activities to make your experience truly profound and memorable.
The 8:00-10:00 morning sessions feature mindful hatha-vinyasa practice with Vikasa Yoga teachers, that will awaken and energize your mind-body system, preparing you for the ensuing classes.
The 12:00-14:00 classes with Christiaan offer intensive pranayama and visualization work. They will consist of 1-hour theory where you learn and refine Pranayama techniques from the classical Yoga tradition. You will then practice those techniques for 40-60 minutes, slightly increasing the amount of breathwork each class. Additionally, you will learn and train several visualization and meditation teachings from the 9th century Vijnana-Bhairava Tantra.
Expect complimentary activities to make your experience truly memorable!
Course Workbooks & Manuals
Get the most of your classes with the extended and improved edition of Karma Burning Intensive & Void Intensive manuals!
Certification
Karma Burning Intensive and Void Intensive are accredited by Yoga Alliance as 25-hour trainings/immersions, and facilitated by Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
Registered Yoga Alliance teachers will receive 25 Continuing Education contact hour credits upon completion of each workshop.
Who will be your teachers?
Core curriculum of Karma Burning Intensive and Void Intensive will be taught by Alex and Christiaan - founders and senior teachers at Higher Yoga Academy. Morning hatha classes will be taught by Vikasa Yoga Retreat teachers who you will meet at the venue.
Alex (E-RYT500)
Alex was initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at the age of 16 and remained fully immersed in the practice for several years. He later started to teach classes sharing the knowledge of self-realized yogis along with his own experience and insights received during his apprenticeship and years of daily study and practice.
Alex has taught in over fifty 200hr and 300hr Yoga Teacher Trainings as well as supervised dozens of advanced Yoga courses and workshops both online and in person.
Christiaan (E-RYT500)
An experienced and seasoned yogi, Christiaan started his practice and training in the 1970’s. His most formative years were spent in the study of various Buddhist lineages alongside intense training in the Taoist martial arts.
Christiaan has lived in China since the 1980’s and has trained select groups of students in rare and esoteric Pranayama, meditation and Taoist practices throughout India, China and South East Asia.
Where will you stay?
Karma Burning Intensive and Void Intensive take place at VIKASA Yoga Retreat - one of the best places to learn and practice Yoga in Asia.
VIKASA is located on the beautiful tropical island of Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. It was specially selected as a place for transformation due to its ideal balance of secluded island paradise, healthy, freshly-prepared food and world class yoga halls constructed in a beautiful setting and designed to get results.
Besides, Koh Samui is easily accessible with direct flights from all major hubs in SEA such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, KL & Singapore.
Choose your perfect accommodation:
Yoga Cave
Being the most popular option, the yoga cave is perfect for solo travelers who want to wake up to a breathtaking ocean view. These compact caves are located upstairs near the café. (Please note, yoga cave guests share facilities. Robe provided).
Lotus Pad
Lotus Pads are more spacious; plus most of them have a private terrace to soak up the fresh island air. They’re sized for 1 or 2 guests and located near the yoga hall and swimming pool, halfway down the hill from the café.
Tuition & Accommodation Fees*
*Early Bird Offer: register before August 15 and get 1 day free of charge!
Karma Burning Intensive (Sep 25-30)
Both options include 4 days of training (minimum 6 hours of classes each day), 2 daily meals (brunch and dinner), tuition materials and 5 nights stay with access to all Vikasa facilities (infinity swimming pool, garden, private beach, wi-fi, etc.)
Yoga Cave
$834
$695
Lotus Pad
$1080
$900
Void Intensive (Sep 28-Oct 3)
Both options include 4 days of training (minimum 6 hours of classes each day), 2 daily meals (brunch and dinner), tuition materials and 5 nights stay with access to all Vikasa facilities (infinity swimming pool, garden, private beach, wi-fi, etc.)
Yoga Cave
$834
$695
Lotus Pad
$1080
$900
Yoga Teacher Development Program:
Karma Burning Intensive + Void Intensive (Sep 25-Oct 3)
Both options include 7 days of training (minimum 6 hours of classes each day), 2 daily meals (brunch and dinner), tuition materials and 8 nights stay with access to all Vikasa facilities (infinity swimming pool, garden, private beach, wi-fi, etc.)
Yoga Cave
$1260
$1120
Lotus Pad
$1598
$1420
What will you eat?
Eating wholesome and healthy food is an important part of every training process. Vikasa has created just an amazing menu, and serves a wide variety of food styles to suit different dietary needs.
You'll be offered vegetarian, vegan, raw and cooked, western, international, Thai and fusion dishes for your brunch and dinner buffets.
Get in touch!
Drop us a message using the contact form below to ask your questions about the course or book a free Zoom call with us!
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Early Bird Countdown
Register before August 15 and get 1 full day of training free of charge!