Your Trainee Enrollment Pack
Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming a yoga teacher. In this trainee pack you will find comprehensive information about travel, accommodation, our center in Goa, and everything you need to know to get to India now that you have enrolled!
- Accommodation For Trainees
- Text Books and Study Material
- Travel to and within India
- Getting Your Visa for India
ACCOMMODATION AT HIMALAYA YOGA VALLEY
Our Teacher Trainings are residential, with all yoga guests staying on-site. Accommodations at our Training and Retreat Centre are modern two-story Villa buildings. They are bright, spacious, secure and comfortable.
Choose your ideal accommodation in our modern, two-story villas:
- Triple Share Room: €23 per person/night (including breakfast and dinner) – perfect for budget-conscious adventurers!
- Twin Share Room: €28 per person/night (including breakfast and dinner) – ideal for sharing experiences with a friend.
- Private Room: €49 per night (including breakfast and dinner) – unwind in your own tranquil space.
- Deluxe Private Room (with AC): €58 per night (including breakfast and dinner) – enjoy ultimate comfort with air conditioning.
*Air Conditioning available on request at an extra fee of Euro 5 per night.
We have an incredible restaurant onsite that trainees rave about! So much so that we had to release a cookbook due to demand! We are so proud of the meals that our kitchen team include for our trainess. Included in your stay are 2 wholesome and healthy vegetarian meals per day with Indian, Asian, and international cuisine curated to nourish yogis on an intensive training journey! Our chefs are passionate about sharing dishes from India as well as catering to global tastes.
TRAVELING TO INDIA
- Finding Flights: Use Skyscanner or Kayak to find the most economical route. Consider flying into a major hub (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore) followed by a domestic flight to Goa for potentially lower costs. Alternatively, search for direct flights to Goa. Be mindful that peak season and airline situations can affect prices.
- Visas: Many nationalities qualify for a 30-day E-visa on arrival. Apply online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/. Some countries require a paper visa from your local Indian embassy. Allow 15 working days for processing.
- Airport Pickup: We can arrange a reliable local driver to pick you up from Goa airport.
Packing Essentials:
- Pack light and breathable clothing for hot weather.
- Include layers for cooler regions if traveling beyond Goa.
- Bring long pants and a scarf for visiting temples and villages.
- Pack a first-aid kit, mosquito repellent, and comfortable walking shoes.
Staying Healthy & Safe:
- Goa boasts good food hygiene standards. Opt for cooked meals in well-established restaurants and avoid street food unless highly recommended.
- Stay hydrated with water, coconut water, and ORS solutions to maintain electrolyte balance.
- Consult your doctor about necessary vaccinations before travel.
- Malarial risk in Goa is low during our winter training season (October-April). Discuss your travel plans with your doctor regarding malaria tablets.
- India is generally safe. Use common sense and register with your embassy upon arrival.
Cultural Considerations:
- India is welcoming, but modest clothing is required when visiting religious sites. Cover shoulders, knees, and hair. Goa is more relaxed, with beachwear acceptable on the beach.
- Learn a few basic Hindi phrases to enhance your experience. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Exploring India:
- Trains offer a unique and affordable way to travel. Opt for 1st or 2nd AC class for more comfort on longer journeys.
- Websites like Makemytrip.com can assist with booking train tickets and other travel arrangements
TEXT BOOKS AND STUDY MATERIAL
We provide you with all resources needed for the highest quality experience as a teacher trainee including your manual, hand outs and study material.
Trainees have three books to acquire prior to you arrival- these are books that will serve you long after your training is complete!
The Key Muscles of Yoga by Dr Long
You can order this book from www.bookdepository.com or Amazon.com.
The other two text books are:
The Illustrated light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
*Please be sure to purchase version exactly titled ‘The Illustrated Light on Yoga’
The Four Chapters on Freedom by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
These last two books are printed in India and available in most Indian book stores and also from our centre. You may be able to order these from Amazon etc, although they are much more expensive than buying from the source in India.
We encourage you to begin a daily practise of sitting in silence for meditation in a comfortable cross-legged pose with a straight spine for 15 minutes per day, working up to 30 minutes.Connecting to your yoga practise 5 days per week in preparation for our immersive Yoga Teacher Training is a great way to prepare for our immersive training. All of our Yoga TTC participants will receive access to our online platform upon enrollment this is complimentary so you can access our on-demand classes with Lalit, and attend classes with our most experienced teachers, live through our platform www.alayayogaonline.comThe classes you can attend on our platform will give you a great insight into how the sequence you learn on our TTC can be taught to so many different themes, abilities, and levels.As soon as you enroll you will receive your logins. We are delighted to offer this to you as support in preparing for your TTC!Please remember, we want you to come as you are on your training- we will meet you there. We are an inclusive school and have people from all ages, backgrounds, and abilities attend our trainings- the daily self practise we encourage you to participate in before the training starts should be one grounded in compassion, not competition. Our teachers will always apply the asana to your body, rather than your body to the asana. We will hold space for you to meet your best self on the training through healthy challenge, and a practise as unique as you.
WATCH OUR TRAVEL TO INDIA WEBINAR
We are experienced in welcoming trainees from around the world to India, and we would love to help you with the finer details of taking the voyage to our little piece of paradise by the Arabian Sea! Check out our recent webinar with course co-ordinator (and India buff) Eveanna to get a great insight into travel and training in India.
CONNECT ON A CALL WITH US
Even with plenty of information on hand, we understand that sometimes our trainees need personal connection and a chance to ask plenty of questions and find out who we are on a call. Our Program Director Maeve is available for you to chat to if you would like to connect for reassurance, guidance or any help you need to get enrolled.
