We are very excited to be offering another Yoga Development Program (YDP) in 2024 alongside our Yoga Teacher Training. This intensive training is perfect for all yoginis and yogis who want to develop personally and deepen their yoga practice.
The LIV lab Yoga Development Program consists of 100 hours and takes place parallel to the 260-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT). Participants of the Yoga Development Program take part in selected modules of the YTT and gain knowledge about:
- Style of the basic training is Vinyasa Yoga
- Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
- Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
- Yoga history, philosophy and ethics
The YDP teaching team includes LIV lab owner Bianca Sissing Loetscher, LIV lab teachers Emma Skyllbäck and Claudia Kiefer as well as our guest teacher John Sellinger.
Requirements for the YDP:
- You must have a good listening and reading comprehension of English. About 90% of the lessons will be in English, and the materials handed out will also be written in English.
- You are willing to attend regular yoga classes during the program. If you practice in the LIV lab during the program, you will benefit from a 20% discount on yoga lessons and subscriptions (not cumulative with other discounts).
Course days and location:
September 20th to 22nd 2024 (Fri: 17-21 Uhr, Sat: 09-18 Uhr, Sun: 08-17 Uhr)
October 4th to 6th 2024 (Fri: 17-21 Uhr, Sat: 09-18 Uhr, Sun: 08-17 Uhr)
October 25th to 27th 2024 (Fri: 17-21 Uhr, Sat: 09-18 Uhr, Sun: 08-17 Uhr)
November 15th to 17th 2024 (Fri: 17-21 Uhr, Sat: 09-18 Uhr, Sun: 08-17 Uhr)
December 6th to 8th 2024 (Fri: 17-21 Uhr, Sat: 09-18 Uhr, Sun: 08-17 Uhr)
The training modules take place at the LIV lab Lucerne. Selected modules may be streamed.
Partner-Hotel: If you do not want to go home after a day of classes, the Hotel Beau Séjour on the lake promenade of Lucerne offers a 10% discount for participants (subject to room availability). Please send an email to info@beausejourlucerne.ch to check availabilities.
Costs:
Early Bird price CHF 1800 until June 1st 2024, CHF 1950 thereafter.
Including teaching material (excluding reference books), tea and snacks on site.
During your training you benefit from a 20% discount on LIV lab yoga classes and subscriptions.
Confirmation of participation:
All participants will receive a confirmation that they have taken part in YDP.
Good to know:
The attended days of the YDP will be credited to the «LIV lab Yoga Teacher Training 260h» if you decide to complete the training at a later date.
Registration and questions:
Please register using the registration form if you would like to participate. We will then send you a training contract. If you are not sure if the YDP is the right one for you or if you have general questions about the 100h training, just send us an email, we will be happy to help you.
This is what participants from previous training and development courses at the LIV lab say:
Julia:
«As a YDP Participant, my objective going into the course was to learn more about the practice of yoga - both on and off the mat. Thus, I particularly enjoyed the regular Asana practices followed by the detailed analysis of the different asanas. Having so many great teachers from so many diverse styles just made me want to practice more, also to improve my own practice. I am glad I signed up for the Yoga Development Programme at LIV lab because it has taught me a great deal - both consciously and subconsciously. I benefit from the teachings of the diverse, motivated and supremely qualified group of teachers daily, and that's what brings me the most joy.»
Jana:
«The different approaches, styles and backgrounds of the teachers are wonderfully combined to provide students with a whole range of knowledge. One can really feel the love and passion from LIV lab for yoga and well-being. It‘s a joy to be part of this community and I could not recommend it enough to anyone who is on a personal journey.»
Tatjana:
«I truly enjoyed the classes which were so diverse and all beneficial in its own way. The schedule is planned in a very good way, so that it can be done even if you work 100% next to it. It is also a big benefit to have such a nice variety of inspiring teachers. The training is also intense, this cannot be denied, but it is the good way of intensity, as if you go for a beautiful, long and demanding hike, it is that happy satisfying feeling after each training, that you did something very good for yourself.
From the very first moment, I felt as part of the group, humans with the same interest, to learn more about body, mind and soul, to go a little bit out of your comfort zone, to try something new and not feeling weird at the same time. In addition, it feels so good that there is an acceptance and openness within the training, no comparison and no judgement about how much you can and know, which makes it so easy to just be yourself and make the biggest benefit of this training.
I believe, no matter if you would like to teach your own classes afterwards or if you do it just for your own development, your body, mind and soul will surely profit and grow with this training.»
Jolanda:
«The yoga teacher training is of infinite value to me! There is a wonderful energy at the training weekends and it is wonderful to be able to share all the experiences with such lovely people. So much happens to me on and off the yoga mat. I learn, reflect, experience, feel, love.
Doing the training at LIV lab was an intuitive decision. I felt instantly that this is exactly where I want to experience this journey and it is indeed exactly how it feels, a feeling of coming home – the way yoga always feels to me. The YTT is super organized and structured, with some ‹Bali vibes› included.
Thanks to Bianca who gives from the heart and also pays attention to the little things and to the wonderful YTT teaching team who accompany us and pass on their knowledge with so much light and love.»
Karin:
«When I learned that the LIV lab – where I practice regularly – was offering a yoga teacher training, I spontaneously signed up. Neither my age (I'll soon be in my mid-60s) nor my inflexibility stopped me. Only later did doubts come to me. And doubts, questions and astonishment came from the outside. But I already had one foot in the water. Before the training began, participants received a list of optional reading. The beautiful book by Desikashar ‹The Heart of Yoga› took a lot of pressure off me. I also loved the Bhagavad Gita, the book was as exciting as a thriller.
When the training started, I was fully involved from the first hour, fascinated, touched and also shaken by this adventure. At some point it became clear to me that all the tools, techniques and philosophies taught were leading us down the same path: into life.
And Bianca, the creator of the training, made the impossible possible with her incredible presence. She brought and continues to bring together what I never expected. I am so glad and grateful to have embarked on this course. As by far the oldest student, I have simply found my place, I am simply part of a whole, I have never once had to explain or justify myself because of my age.
The training is such a valuable experience for my life – thank you!»
Illy:
«Profound teachings. A team of inspiring teachers with diverse cultural backgrounds. Bianca’s expertise, care and passion is exceptional and reflected in the entire course. Warmly recommended!»
Sibylle:
«The training is not only a physical enrichment, but above all a spiritual one. The harmonious interaction of the different characters of the teaching staff with their knowledge, their open and familial nature make you feel ‹very welcome›. For me, the decision to do the training at LIV lab is one of the best of my life. Thank you Bianca and team!»