July 8-Aug 3/17 Training Info
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The Jungleyoga Level I (one month)/II (6 Weeks)
Immersion Workshop:
Exploration and Transformation
July 8- Aug 3/ Aug 17 (Depends on you)
There have been some changes to the course and we are now offering Level 1 from July 8-Aug 3 (4 weeks). This will be a course inside a course, which you can take without doing the entire 6 weeks. Those who take only the one month course will recieve a Level I certification and those who attend the 6 weeks will recieve the level 2. This will work because level 2 students will be following a more advanced and intensive course of study. Please write me for details...
We are excited to offer a new Jungleyoga course, the Level II. This course is designed to build upon the fundamentals which are offered in a basic, Level I training course. Upon these foundations we can then take our yoga to higher and deeper levels through an immersion in yoga practice. The Level II course will establish a more solid and comprehensive experience of yoga and a more complete understanding of the methods and philosophies behind the practices.
Our primary goal will be one of exploration of the yogic techniques and practices, so that we develop a real and genuine experience of them. Too often, the practices are only concepts in our minds, not based on actual experience. When we know something in yoga, it is because we have actually lived it and done it; in this way we gain true knowledge. This approach will lead to a greater depth of our yoga experience and help us to grow and transform. This transformation is the fundamental goal of all yoga, but it can only happen when we invest our energy and attention into the practice of it.
Another primary goal of the Level II course is the process of self-investigation and self-knowledge. Only by knowing ourselves, our habits, patterns, minds and hearts can we really implement a lasting and profound change within us. The course will help each of us to grow as individuals, in our own unique way. The course is designed to give the space and the knowledge for students to explore the yoga in the way that they need and want to explore it. Each person inevitably practices their own unique yoga, and the development of this yoga is an essential element of the Level II course.
The course will focus on developing a more regular and consistent practice of yoga. By going more deeply into certain types of practices, our experiences will deepen. Thus, each day we will have a basic subject of exploration. In the asanas (postures), we will focus on developing certain types of poses or directions each day. For example, one day will focus on backbending, another on inversions, another on strength and core power, hip opening and restorative/yin/supported poses. By focusing on specific areas, we will actually make progress in our poses and hopefully be able to perform more difficult poses with greater comfort.
We will also be developing regular patterns of breath exercises, which is called pranayama. Each week we will have a (more or less) set series of pranayama breaths, which we will repeat every day. Especially with the yoga of breathing, one must repeat the same fundamental patterns each day, of a long period of time if there is going to be any progress. Many people have never done pranayama regularly and do not know how to create a pranayama practice. The course will develop our regular pranayama practice and also help us to understand the fundamental elements of pranayama.
The third element we will work with consistently is a mantra practice. In the Level I course, we learned some of the simple and basic mantras which are used as aids to energetic development and meditation. In Level II, we will build the intensity of the mantra practice by learning some more difficult and interesting chants. The learning of mantras and their regular practice is a very powerful part of yoga and helps to develop mental clarity and concentration.
Philosophy and Concepts in the Course
The course will not be entirely about practice, however, because it is vital that we understand the ideas and philosophy behind the techniques. Many people are unclear about the overall methods of yoga and tantra; in the course we will broaden our scope and explore the philosophy of Hatha yoga, tantra, Ayurveda (Indian medicine) and the classical yoga philosophy of Patanjali. 
For the exploration of Hatha yoga, we will study elements of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, which is a classical manual of Hatha yoga practice. We will also look more deeply into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, on which most yoga systems are based. Tantra and its methods will also be a subject of study, by this we mean the classical tantric methods and not the modern versions of tantra.
Another focus will be aspects of Ayurveda, the Indian medical system, which is very useful to the practice of yoga in that it helps us be become more balanced and healthy in our lives. Throughout all of these subjects, the course will develop our knowledge of Sanskrit words and concepts, which is critical to the comprehension of yogic concepts and practices.
The course is officially a ‘teacher training’, which means that it should prepare us for guiding others and teaching yoga classes. The personal work of yoga practice is the best way to prepare to teach yoga classes, but we will also look more deeply into methods of teaching. We will develop our knowledge of sequencing and building practices for teaching. This will help us to create practices which have a variety of purposes and effects, so that we can be creative and dynamic in our teaching.
During the course we will practice aspects of yoga teaching on each other, which will include planning and teaching classes and sequences, using props and aids and helping students to modify poses so that they can get the most out of the practices.
The course will be about 6 weeks of practice, with a short break after 3 weeks.(This could be subject to slight modifications.) It is designed to be a 500 level course, following the requirements of the Yoga Alliance. Upon completion, the student will be certified at the 500 level. This assumes that the student has completed a 200 Hour Teacher Training. Thus, the overall time-frame of the course is about 300 hours.
The course will meet 6 days per week, for 6 weeks total (adding a few days in the middle take the course to around 6.5 weeks). We meet in the morning for practice at 7 am and continue to about 10.30. There is a break for breakfast and another meeting around 11.30 for 2 hours. After that, we have a break for the afternoon and meet back around 5 for more practice and exploration. Some evenings we will meet for fire rituals and meditation. The schedule is subject to change....
The course will meet in the Sanctuary’s beautiful Prana Hall, a spacious wooden hall nestled in the jungle. It is on Haad Tien beach, Ko Phangan, Thailand.
If you have completed a Level I course from any certified school, you are eligible to attend and attain the certification of the 500 Level. It is certainly helpful for the coursework if you have attended the Jungleyoga Level I program, but it is not essential. Many of the concepts and practices that were taught in JY Level I will be developed further in Level II, but most Level I courses should cover the basics.
If one cannot complete the entire course, there is still a possibility to attend part of the course. If desired, you may attend however much of the course you can and accumulate hours towards the 500 Level certification. If there is no interest in the certification, any part of the course may be attended. It is preferable if one attends the beginning of the course and not start in the middle.
Special cases will be considered if you write to Randall.
You should be proficient in the essentials of yoga to do the Level II course. You should have the ability to do a 2 hour asana practice as well as the ability to sit in a basic meditation posture for at least 20 minutes at a time. You will need to be able to focus on the lessons, to work with and be around other people without conflict, and to maintain your energy level so that you can attend the entire course. All of these things assume that you have a fundamental yoga established within yourself, meaning you have a certain amount of personal and energetic stability.
This course is for people who are capable of and interested in going deeper into yoga and not a place to bring conflicts, agression or large-scale personal problems. We all have our share of personal challenges, but you need to have a basic personal balance to really get the most out of this course.
If you want to sign up for the course, it is on an individual basis. There is no form to fill out, but you must write to Randall to apply. You will need to write a bit about your yoga history, interests and hopes for the course. Once we dialogue a bit together, we can decide if the course is suitable for you, or rather if we are suitable for each other!
The cost of the course will be only 2000 Euro if one signs up before May 15, 2012; after this date the cost will be 2200 Euro. This price includes the classes and course materials; but food and accommodation are not included.
There are plenty of options for both housing and food on the Bay at this time of year. It is not necessary to book in advance but if you want to get a room for certain before you arrive or want a higher level of comfort, book with the Sanctuary. Otherwise, more budget accomodations can be found when you arrive. There are plenty of choices. Most places are basic bungalows with toilet, bed and porch. Hot water is usually not available. Most places are very clean and livable, though one does not spend much time in the bungalow on average.
Food is inexpensive and wonderfully good. There are many restaurants around the area to choose from serving both Thai and western style foods. There are many options for vegetarians as well.
In genearal, one can expect to spend between 15 and 20 Euro per day on food and housing.
For information on the area, where it is, how to get there, what it's like, etc, see the below links...
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