FAQ
Answers to most common questions:
What is the group max size?
5 students for this training.
Are the titles hatha and restorative mentioned in my certification?
Yes, it is referred in the title.
Can you arrange me transportation?
We provide as much assistance as we can, but not on individual transportation for this venue.
Can I learn everything in 16 days?
How can someone be a teacher in that short time? It is true that the trainings have become even shorter due to their intensive nature. We believe that learning is a lifelong process. You will receive the tools needed to keep your study and your self-practice. Once you have the training manual forever and the proposed sources, you will know where to seek neverending wisdom. A big percentage of our graduates are already teaching successfully, either online, in-person, groups and privates, have opened or been hired in studios, even running retreat venues, etc. You can ask for success stories in our Graduates Facebook Page.
Are there any secret, hidden costs I need to calculate?
The non-included services are already mentioned here.
Will I be certified after this training?
Absolutely yes. Upon successful completion all graduates are eligible to register as RYT200 with Yoga Alliance USA.
Are there health or age restrictions?
Ideally, you need to be healthy, physically strong, and free from severe pathologies or injuries. Age is absolutely irrelevant, as long as you feel healthy and thriving you can be part of our team. We have set a limit of 65, but we know there are strong people beyond that limit. In any case, just ask if you are suitable, and based on your experience and fitness level we can guide you.
What about towels - sheets?
New sheets every 7th day and new towels every 3rd day.
Are there exams?
Keeping the quality standards of a training, we should have exams. We call this day self-reflection, rather than exams. In case you don't pass: this is not going to happen, as we prepare you to succeed no matter what. To avoid exams stress, your training days prepare your for the exam pass, so you won't find yourself under any suprise.
Do we practice for 16 ongoing days?
You will have 1 day off for the whole training.
Will I have to cook dinner?
You are provided with 2 meals daily. For the dinner, you can cook something light using the house kitchen or store food in the fridge.
Can I change form of training?
Yes. If you move from in-person to online, there's no refund. If you move from online to in-person the payment is your preferred room type excluding the amount you paid for the Online YTT.
How many hours will I learn Restorative yoga?
Some days we practice Restorative yoga. You are also given Restorative poses and sequences and one eBook to download
Will I receive assistance and alignment my poses in the training?
Yes, verbally and with gentle hands-on assistance.
Will I uplevel my practice?
The training has as aim to train you how to offer mixed-level yoga classes. For the most part, you learn to adapt and variate the poses for adapting to various needs. Also, you will be given chances to challenge yourself in your asana and other techniques practice with some days that reflect more intermediate to advanced levels (but also beginners with appropriate adaptations or alterations). We have solar flows that will be more dynamic and more intense, as well as lunar flows that are more slow-paced, introspective, stretching, and less challenging. Teacher training is a chance to learn high skills, but you must also learn how to teach all levels, how to teach the exercises correctly and inspirational with an anatomy and philosophy background.
Shall I bring a yoga mat?
Mats are provided (Manduka brand). Please bring your own if you feel like and for safety reasons.
Are there supermarkets and grocery stores in the area?
Yes, you can find a very basic mini market in the village (doesn't sell fruits) and a bigger market with grocery store in the next villages (Elaionas village, 25' walking distance or 2 km or Rizomilos village, 25' walking distance or 2 km).
Who can apply for this training?
No previous experience is necessary, only a willingness to study, practice & be a life-long learner.
Are there laundry services provided?
Yes, and it's free.
Do you offer gluten-free meals?
Of course, we can do everything upon request.
Where can I see verified reviews from other students?
You can go to the school directory in Yoga Alliance organization. Our school id is 243380.
I am rather introverted. Do you mind if I self-isolate?
Not at all. As you have your own room, either shared or single, you can choose to spend your free time as you want, even eat alone and not following the group in your free time. Here we learn to be self-dependent and manage our free time as we want.
Does this certification give me legal ability to work as a yoga teacher?
The certification coming from Yoga & More School is regarded as Non-Typical education in Greece, where the school is based legally. This school is registered with Yoga Alliance USA as RYS200. The certification coming from Yoga & More School can be eligible for registration with Yoga Alliance in RYT200. Yoga Alliance USA is also a non-typical education provider. That means you can teach all over the world appearing in the directory of teachers. A specialized authority consultation is advised in your country about yoga-related professional rights. This training is not providing you information on this matter, as every country has its own criteria for practicing yoga as a profession.
Can total beginners participate?
Yes, however you should know that this will make the whole experience more challenging. After booking you should start your practice and learning via our Online Training Library. Prior total absence of any kind of physical activity is not recommended due to the nature of the course. There is provision to offer future trainings for total beginners.
Where do activities take place?
In this venue, the activities are held indoors in a space transformed for yoga practice. Sometimes we practice outdoors at the gardens of the venue or by the beach if the weather allows it.
What to bring with me?
Please bring a notebook, a pen, a yoga mala, white clothing for the graduation ceremony and also personal hygiene products, like shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, hairbrush, etc.
If you don't have white clothes or yoga mala, we can provide you upon request.
If you don't have white clothes or yoga mala, we can provide you upon request.