FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS OF YOGA

DETAILS

- Price – $3750 Early Bird- Until April 30th

Full Cost- after end of April- $3999*

Deposit of $500 required to secure your spot

*Payment Plans Available upon request

- Inclusions – in person weekends as listed (some two day and some three day)

- monthly 90 minute group mentoring call via zoom

- Ray of light manual – a beautiful and extensive text created by Rachel

- Accommodation available at Rachel’s property at an additional cost

DATES

June/July

Friday 30th June, 1pm-5pm
Saturday 1st July, 10.30am-4pm
Sunday 2nd July, 11am-4pm

August

Saturday 5th, 10.30am-4pm
Sunday 6th, 11am-4pm

September
Friday 8th, 1pm-5pm
Saturday 9th, 10.30am-4pm
Sunday 10th, 10.30am-4pm

Saturday 16th, 10.30am-4pm
Sunday 17th, 10.30am-4pm

 Saturday 30th, 10.30am-4pm

October

Sunday 1st, 10.30am-4pm

November
Friday 3rd, 1pm-5pm
Saturday 4th, 10.30am-4pm
Sunday 5th, 10.30am-4pm

Saturday 25th, 10.30am-4pm
Sunday 26th, 10.30am-4pm

“Alchemy”- A Deep Exploration of Yoga Philosophy, Pranayama & Mantra with Rachel Nokes from 'Ray of Light'

Held over seven incredible months, this training is for you if you are looking to expand your knowledge of yoga beyond asana.

This training focuses on the lesser trodden path of a multidimensional practice that will ripple through all layers of your being, going beyond the body, to the breath and beyond to the mind and into deeper layers of the Self. You’ll be guided in an intimate, safe and supportive environment where creativity, professionalism and leadership are nourished.

Strengthen your faith and commitment through practice, community and enquiry.

On this course you’ll receive coaching and practical experience to hold space for others. To do so requires that you also experience being held, so during our time together, you’ll spend precious time in a circle with others, providing opportunities for growth and reflection. As we walk the path together inviting curiosity around our limiting beliefs, we will also celebrate the brilliance of who we already are.

Dharma – The courage to be seen and shine.

The ancient teachings offer us an incredibly powerful map to understand our internal landscape. Through the study of the ancient texts, we can empower ourselves to manifest our full potential (dharma). Our intention is that you will be inspired to learn and share in a modern and uplifting way. We value diversity, and life as a great teacher and we embody trauma-informed principles in order to create a safe space for your transformation and integration.

More Information about what you will learn:

MODULE 1
Pañchamaya model

A deep exploration into the Pañchamaya model also known as the pañcamaya kośa. A journey through the inner temple via experiential enquiry, chanting & deep practices that have a breath centric focus. The practices and lectures will support you in gaining a deeper
understanding of what makes up your entire being and experience your true essence nature. Awakening to our true nature is integral to the energy of life and instrumental to its unfolding for us, and our students.

This way of seeing ourselves is an imperative component of “advanced yoga”. Rather than an external expression which is of course beautiful, our focus on this training is supporting ourselves and our students' involution including and yet beyond mastery of āsana. You will learn a meditation sequence informed by this view that supports the mind- moving from the outside to the inside and beyond.

MODULE 2
Vinyāsa Krama- intelligent steps towards a goal in practice and teaching.

The word Vinyāsa means – intelligent placement here you will learn the specifics of placing the body, breath & attention in an intelligent sequence.

Discover and refresh your understanding of the theory and practice of yogic techniques from classical Yoga. Substantial emphasis will be given to both the theory and guided practice within the Krishnamacharya lineage, in which we learn the application and function of these tools. We will reflect what it is we do in Yoga & when and why we do it that way.

This module will increase your understanding of the energetic application of the tools of yoga and how to use them to enliven, calm or balance our system depending on the students, time of day etc leading us to prioritise function over form.

MODULE 3
Sanskrit

This fun module will inspire you to keep the Sanskrit language alive for yourself and your students. Revise your connection, and raise your vibration with the sacred language of Yoga. You will learn to chant the vowels that symbolise the twelves phases of the moon and the consonants as a personal practice. Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of specificity, including mouth positions and aspiration.

In this module you will learn to read transliterated Sanskrit, this will support our journey into Patañajali's Yoga Sutras and our chanting module.

Accurate chanting is a journey- let it begin!

As a creative experience you will also learn to write the alphabet in the beautiful script devanagari, as meditative practice for your own nourishment.

MODULE 4
The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali as the mirror

Enjoy the stories and symbolism associated with this text. We will chant and unpack important sūtras that support our undering of what yoga is and, what obstructs this inner state. Our wish is this module will increase your curiosity and confidence, that you will be inspired to integrate the knowledge of the sūtras to guide your journey and teaching. Rachel brings this text alive making it applicable and inspiring your personal practice and teaching.

Through a process of self-inquiry, we will explore the Yoga Sūtras as a mirror to our minds. We will reflect on questions such as-
How can I define the even state of mind that I crave?
What interrupts my mental clarity?
What is the cause of these disturbances?
We will cover major themes from Chapters 1 and 2. Our sessions will be a combination of chanting, reflection, journaling and practice design.

MODULE 5
Mantra yoga

In this module, you will experience toning and projection techniques to build confidence in your voice and communication skills, which are wonderful benefits of chanting. You will tune into your unique voice so you can share and lead with confidence and humility. We will explore the effects and application of sound and mantra in Yoga. You will experience and learn how mantra yoga is an intrinsic part of āsana, prānāyāma and dhārana (meditation). The intention is to build your creativity and, increase your confidence in your voice. We will engage in practice design and explore the application of these techniques with your students in group classes and private sessions. You will practise the seven notes of classical Indian music, explore how to use singing bowls and other percussion instruments, and music as a way of bringing Nāda Yoga as a well-thought-out layer into your Yoga classes, retreats and workshops.

MODULE 6
The nectar of Prānāyāma

Rachel's quest is to share and demystify these important and effective practices of Prāṇāyāma. You will experience an uplifting combination of practice, techniques and the principles of Prāṇāyāma.

You will gain a deeper understanding of the hows and the why’s of Prāṇāyāma so that you can confidently lead specific breath focused classes, and expand this into your current classes and private sessions. You will also refine and expand your ability to design and teach a well thought out and effective Prāṇāyāma practice with a particular energetic effect in mind. We will chant and reflect on Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras, some quotes that guide us in the symbolism, intention and results of prānāyāma from the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, Bhairava Tantra and Bhagavad Gītā.

MODULE 7
Facilitation skills

Exceptional teaching & holding space is more than the capacity to instruct or transfer knowledge.
Learn how to understand and craft experiences for groups that support participants to feel safe, connect with a sense of belonging in the group, and integrate learning through diverse embodied processes. Refine the art of opening circles, closing processes, and grow your confidence in facilitating the heart of what it is you feel called to share.

This playful and creative module provides guided processes for you to dive deeply into new ideas, expand the scope of your teaching & learning, and imagine the possibilities of your Yoga offerings & practice beyond the class format. Previous graduates emerged from this module with richly informed plans for diverse initiatives including retreats; community service programs; international Yoga tours, and specialised workshops. Expect to expand and refine your understanding of why you are the ideal person to offer your own particular gifts and experiences through Yoga.

Why choose Rachel to guide you through this journey?

Rachel has been spending years practising and living this method and is really looking forward to sharing this multidimensional journey of discovery and fulfilment with you.

Rachel has curated this course to include only the most effective teachings and techniques that she has been blessed to receive and experience over her twenty five years of practice. Along with her personal practice which began in her mid twenties, Rachel has been sharing yoga since 2007 and for the last eight plus years she has been leading trainings, international journeys to India and Bali, courses and workshops. Rachel has fifteen years experience working as a therapist and group work facilitator. Working one to one with students with yoga therapy and somatic based therapy is Rachel's specialty.

DETAILS

- Price – $3750 Early Bird- Until April 30th

Full Cost- after end of April- $3999*

*Payment Plans Available upon request

- Inclusions – in person weekends as listed (some two day and some three day)

- monthly 90 minute group mentoring call via zoom

- Ray of light manual – a beautiful and extensive text created by Rachel

- Accommodation available at Rachel’s property at an additional cost