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Master in Awakening & Healing Practices

This module is concerned with the physical aspects of well-being, emphasizing Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, Thai Massage and Volunteering.

Yoga Teacher Training 500-hours (200 + 300)

During the program, you will take our Yoga Alliance Certified 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification (it will be possible to take the 200 hours first and complete the next 300 hours later on during your year here on advice from your personal mentor). This course covers comprehensive daily yoga practices, including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology.

The first part of this course is our Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. This foundational course is ideal for those new to teaching, providing the essential tools and knowledge to start teaching yoga with confidence. This will be followed by the advanced course of 300 hours that adds to those who have already completed the 200-hour or an equivalent valid course. This second part delves deeper into advanced postures, teaching techniques, and therapeutic applications of yoga. For a detailed overview of the program and a sample calendar, visit here

Vipassana Meditation 

Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this first module includes a Vipassana retreat held at a local centre where you will be introduced to or able to continue your practice in the principles and techniques of Vipassana meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka. You will learn to cultivate mindfulness and awareness through sustained attention to the breath and bodily sensations, developing insight into the nature of your own mind and emotions. Vipassana meditation will be an activity expected to be carried out throughout the whole Master program.

Thai Massage 

The program includes training in different massage techniques (conducted at a local certified school) such as Thai General Massage, Royal Massage, Foot & Reflexology, Oil Massage, Medical Massage, and Herbal Compress Ball Steam.

Volunteering

As a year-long  student, you will be part of a mindful community of people who wish to learn how to live a happier and more fulfilled life based on self-development, acceptance and celebration. During your Volunteering month, you will be in one of the most meaningful roles in our mission to bring harmony, peace and happiness to this world. You might also have the opportunity to assist experienced teachers in their regular classes and workshops.

The Breathwork teacher training focuses on Tetra and Holotropic-like breathwork and also covers techniques from other breathwork traditions such as Rebirthing and Shamanic breathwork. The training is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and the skilful practical experience needed to become a breathwork practitioner and facilitator. You will incorporate and integrate different traditional and modern breathing styles and methods

Teacher’s assignment

Teachers’ assignments may encompass assisting classes, engaging in teaching practice under the guidance of senior instructors, and various other responsibilities depending on student’s need.

Internships

The Awakening and Healing Master program places a strong emphasis on the practical aspect of the trainings offered both on a personal level but also as a practitioner; which is why each Teacher Training Course offers its corresponding Internship practical, where for four weeks you will be offered the space and tutorial supervision support needed to conduct your own classes at Samma Karuna. These classes are added to the normal school calendar and offered free for the public to attend. You will be completing an internship after the following Teacher Training Courses; Biodevelopment, Breathwork, Tantra and Yoga. An additional practical internship will be carried out as part of the Entrepreneurship and Marketing Module.

This module addresses emotional well-being through practices such as Tantra and Biodevelopment, and includes the Second Internship.

Tantra

The Tantra Teacher Training Course follows the style called Contemporary Trika Tantra. This style observes the path of love in a non-dualistic, heart-based approach, emphasizing simplicity, kindness, compassion, and acceptance rather than focusing solely on power. Our refined Tantra curriculum reflects the dedication and expertise of our senior teachers and the support of our community for the practice.

Biodevelopment

Biodevelopment is a self-development dance therapy based on acceptance that helps to harmonize body and mind by balancing emotions and bringing body awareness using human interactions, music and movement. The Biodevelopment Teacher Training Course is a unique certification developed in Samma Karuna by its founder, Ishi. Intensely lived moments through music and expression are at the heart of this dance therapy course. Every session has the profound capacity to transform and connect us with life.

Internships

The Awakening and Healing Master program places a strong emphasis on the practical aspect of the trainings offered both on a personal level but also as a practitioner; which is why each Teacher Training Course offers its corresponding Internship practical, where for four weeks you will be offered the space and tutorial supervision support needed to conduct your own classes at Samma Karuna. These classes are added to the normal school calendar and offered free for the public to attend. You will be completing an internship after the following Teacher Training Courses; Biodevelopment, Breathwork, Tantra and Yoga. An additional practical internship will be carried out as part of the Entrepreneurship and Marketing Module.

Concentrating on the mind, this module explores the Awakening and Healing program, Self-enquiry, and Entrepreneurship and Marketing, with a Third Internship and the final Thesis.

Awakening and Healing Program

This component of the program focuses on personal growth and self-healing. It includes various activities aimed at emotional healing, spiritual awakening, and self-development. Based on a weekly rotation with a focus on the Earth, Water, Fire, and Air elements, students will participate in practices such as breathwork, mindfulness, and energy release.

Self-Inquiry

Self-inquiry practice helps us to understand ourselves better and how our mind really works. This practice helps us to take responsibility for our thoughts and emotions by understanding how they are created. This understanding comes through our direct experience, in which we see how our thoughts recreate our perception of reality. This ultimately helps us to realize who we truly are. This is a traditional yoga practice (awareness practice) using a contemporary framework from the work of Byron Katie.

Entrepreneurship & Events Management

This module contains a course focused on entrepreneurial knowledge as well as practical activities about marketing, general business operations and events organising.

Internships

The Awakening and Healing Master program places a strong emphasis on the practical aspect of the trainings offered both on a personal level but also as a practitioner; which is why each Teacher Training Course offers its corresponding Internship practical, where for four weeks you will be offered the space and tutorial supervision support needed to conduct your own classes at Samma Karuna. These classes are added to the normal school calendar and offered free for the public to attend. You will be completing an internship after the following Teacher Training Courses; Biodevelopment, Breathwork, Tantra and Yoga. An additional practical internship will be carried out as part of the Entrepreneurship and Marketing Module.

Thesis

Your final thesis comprises 100 hours and can be completed at the school, or remotely. It will be guided by your tutoring mentor and can take the form of a diary of your year-long experience.