“You must learn to get in touch with the innermost essence of your being. This true essence is beyond the ego. It is fearless; it is free; it is immune to criticism; it does not fear any challenge. It is beneath no one, superior to no one, and full of magic, mystery, and pure potentiality.”

― Deepak Chopra

Life Retreat Studio, based in Lourensford Estate, Somerset West is excited to be hosting American Yoga teacher Linda E. Osorio for a 200hour Yoga Teacher Training this June!

Founder and former co-owner of Stafford House of Yoga and Owner of Bear River Massage, Linda has over 16 years in the wellness movement with a background as an advanced certified massage therapist and E-RYT 500 Yoga teacher.  In 2005 she finished Massage School and received her massage license in VA and became a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. In that same year she also became a Reiki Master certified by Don Wingate with the Order of the Red Dragon.  She infuses the energy work whenever working with people in workshops, massage or yoga.  In 2006, she began her Qi Gong path with Jeff Primack and Supreme Science Qi Gong. 

Since then she has attended many Qi Gong and breath empowerment events and infuses this knowledge into her teaching.  Practicing Yoga since 2006 she began to make it real part of her lifestyle in 2012.  She received her RYT 200 from John and Chris Yax, Yax Yoga Concepts, in 2014 and has taught full time since then.  She then completed her 300hr training with Yax Yoga in 2018. 

Working with all the modalities that were passed on to her, she strives to always keep in line with the true intention of helping others on their path to a higher level while seeking new science on yoga and anatomy.

In this teacher training program you will develop and expand your personal yoga practice, and learn how to share that with others.  Teaching is the inevitable outcome of fully integrated knowledge, and this training will give you just that, the knowledge and structure to properly embody it. Full of inspiration from your own experience you will not only be ready, but excited to share it with the world.

What sets this training apart is a proven teaching system that will accelerate your career success, taught by highly experienced yoga teachers and studio owners.  You will not only learn the philosophy of yoga and the basics of teacher training, but you will also learn HOW to become and be the best version of yourself and how to articulate that into effectively teaching others. 

So what can you expect from this training?

Each weekend you will learn more on yoga and associated philosophy, anatomy, physiology, asana, using props, meditation and pranayama. You will also explore the natural world and the inner landscape as interwoven paths that lead us to a deeper understanding of our relationship with prana, the energy that sustains us.

You will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence in your yoga awareness and will be encouraged to develop a solid home asana, meditation, and pranayama practice. We will focus on teaching our methodology, adjustments for those needing assistance, ethics for yoga teachers, challenges of teaching yoga, use of props, cueing, sequencing, ayurveda, the business of yoga and so much more! There will be both in and out of classroom assignments and practice opportunities. Even if you don’t plan to teach you will learn to teach yourself!

This training is a transformative experience for those who are ready!

This training is for BOTH those who want to learn more and for those who wish to teach. 

This training will be running at the beautifulLife Retreat movement studio, situated on the picturesque Lourensford Estate in Somerset West. It is only a half-hour from Cape Town. The studio is fresh, clean and sanitized, with fresh air pouring through the windows daily. The gardens and view are spectacular and, as you drive in, you begin to unwind.

If you are not able to get to the studio, you can also attend this training online via zoom.

In this teacher training program you will get inspired to live more joyfully through the teachings of ancient yogi philosophy.