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Lanka Yoga | Teacher Training & Retreat Center, Sri Lanka

Duwamalalagama, Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Trainings Formats

Full-time
usually intensive/immersion

Residential
trainees stay on-site

Non-residential
trainees commute to the program

Destination / retreat

Languages

English, Spanish

About Stefan Camilleri Yoga

Hey there! I'm Stefan, and I run small teacher trainings in the beautiful southern province of Sri Lanka. Here, I’ll be really happy to share some information about our fun little training with you. Our trainings are limited to 20 practitioners -  We want to meet...

Hey there! I'm Stefan, and I run small teacher trainings in the beautiful southern province of Sri Lanka. Here, I’ll be really happy to share some information about our fun little training with you.

Our trainings are limited to 20 practitioners - We want to meet and connect with every one of you, learn your names, your stories and give you the most transformative experience possible. We are not interested in producing cookie-cutter teachers. Our focus is on small numbers and quality graduates who infuse knowledge, confidence, and their own unique personality throughout their classes.

You will learn Alignment Based Vinyasa that utilises the latest science and information based on the traditions of classical yoga.

Our modern approach allows you to take your practice to the next level whilst ensuring the safety of your students through a deep understanding of alignment and pose modifications.

We explore postural ideas from both modern and classical Iyengar Yoga, giving the body an opportunity to realign and adjust into advanced alignment.

As a result, you will begin to feel and look different as you express your body’s full potential.

Our 200hr Yoga teacher training focuses on 3 main areas:

-   Developing your personal yoga practice

-   Studying yoga ideas and philosophies in depth

-  Developing your communication skills to translate your knowledge into effective and inspired teaching.

1. Developing a strong personal practice: With a focus on movement, posture, meditation and breathwork, we rewire your practice to be more safe, strong and expressive. This is further refined through workshops that help you understand your practice from a place of personal experience.

2. Deepening your understanding: Utilizing the comprehensive training manual you will be guided through yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching skills, yoga industry, the yogic lifestyle and much more. This will allow you to delve deeply into what yoga is really about, facilitating transformation both on and off the mat.

3. Communication: You will learn to apply your new knowledge in a teaching context. You will have the opportunity to practice teaching from day one communication games, and individual and group teaching exercises with a focus on improvisation. These exercises are not only important for your personal development but also act as comic relief – helping to keep the whole experience light-hearted and fun!

First Registered June 2016

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: Sandrina Maria Thurow Oct 19, 2023
    Training Program held on Aug 20, 2023—Sep 10, 2023

    Amazing place and teachers to learn Synergy Yoga. Great focus on teaching skills as well as having a profound understanding of Synergy principles. Head teacher Stefan has extensive knowledge in different yoga styles and learned with different well-known teachers and therefore can give instructions and insights not only from synergy yoga perspective but how different yoga styles can be incoporated in synergy yoga. The course also offered a great base to understand the anatomy and physiology, to understand the body and asanas from a scientific perspective. The Synergy Yoga YTT offers the posibility to combine yoga philosophy, physiotherapy knowledge and adds danceprinciples.

    • General Comments

      Amazing place and teachers to learn Synergy Yoga. Great focus on teaching skills as well as having a profound understanding of Synergy principles. Head teacher Stefan has extensive knowledge in different yoga styles and learned with different well-known teachers and therefore can give instructions and insights not only from synergy yoga perspective but how different yoga styles can be incoporated in synergy yoga. The course also offered a great base to understand the anatomy and physiology, to understand the body and asanas from a scientific perspective. The Synergy Yoga YTT offers the posibility to combine yoga philosophy, physiotherapy knowledge and adds danceprinciples.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Marissa Guerra Aug 26, 2023
    Training Program held on Sep 05, 2021—Sep 26, 2021

    I highly recommend this YTT for all practitioners of yoga -- whether you are just starting or want to deepen your practice. The instructors were highly knowledgeable, warm, and taught from a genuine place of passion. The retreat itself was stunning, located right on a beautiful lake with sunrises and sunsets that are unbeatable from the property's balconies. The meals were satisfying and delicious. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. I had a transformative experience at Lanka Yoga and would be happy to recommend it to all yogis / travelers.

    • General Comments

      I highly recommend this YTT for all practitioners of yoga -- whether you are just starting or want to deepen your practice. The instructors were highly knowledgeable, warm, and taught from a genuine place of passion. The retreat itself was stunning, located right on a beautiful lake with sunrises and sunsets that are unbeatable from the property's balconies. The meals were satisfying and delicious. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. I had a transformative experience at Lanka Yoga and would be happy to recommend it to all yogis / travelers.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Prue Barnes May 01, 2023

    Stefan is one the most intelligent, creative and passionate teachers I have come across in my 10 years of yoga. His love for sharing his teachings and continue growth is incredible. His sense of humour and true care for every student that crosses his path, make you feel so safe and held. I couldn't recommend Stefan and his crew more.

    • General Comments

      Stefan is one the most intelligent, creative and passionate teachers I have come across in my 10 years of yoga. His love for sharing his teachings and continue growth is incredible. His sense of humour and true care for every student that crosses his path, make you feel so safe and held. I couldn't recommend Stefan and his crew more.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Tonja Schumacher Feb 24, 2023
    Training Program held on Nov 13, 2022—Dec 04, 2022

    Stefan and the entire team of teachers are extremely empathetic, thoughtful and sensitive people. They managed to authentically teach and host a group of 20 people despite a difficult exceptional situation, so that everyone felt seen and valued. The classes are exciting, filled with passion and a tremendous amount of knowledge in the background. Last but not least, the location is beautifully located and you can see how nature and animals are valued and protected by all team members.

    • General Comments

      Stefan and the entire team of teachers are extremely empathetic, thoughtful and sensitive people. They managed to authentically teach and host a group of 20 people despite a difficult exceptional situation, so that everyone felt seen and valued. The classes are exciting, filled with passion and a tremendous amount of knowledge in the background. Last but not least, the location is beautifully located and you can see how nature and animals are valued and protected by all team members.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Pip Northam Oct 08, 2022
    Training Program held on Mar 04, 2018—Mar 25, 2018

    Stefan's training was truly life changing for me. I learnt so much from his teachings and he creates a space where you feel safe and confident to share and grow. He has a real passion for teaching and brings a great element of fun, aiding the learning process.

    • General Comments

      Stefan's training was truly life changing for me. I learnt so much from his teachings and he creates a space where you feel safe and confident to share and grow. He has a real passion for teaching and brings a great element of fun, aiding the learning process.
  • 2.5 out of 5
    By: Petra Kozejova Apr 26, 2022
    Training Program held on Feb 20, 2022—Mar 13, 2022

    Stefan gave us the perfect overview of anatomy. His book and online course are very detailed and gave us many information about the human body, how the body works and what is exactly Synergy yoga and I will use it for sure in the future. Nevertheless, if you are a fan of classical Vinyasa Flow, be aware that Synergy Yoga is different, it is more slow and work also with Qi kong method, but on the other side - is more available for everyone in every age.

    • General Comments

      Stefan gave us the perfect overview of anatomy. His book and online course are very detailed and gave us many information about the human body, how the body works and what is exactly Synergy yoga and I will use it for sure in the future. Nevertheless, if you are a fan of classical Vinyasa Flow, be aware that Synergy Yoga is different, it is more slow and work also with Qi kong method, but on the other side - is more available for everyone in every age.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Jane Boehmler Apr 19, 2022

    The 300hr YTT with Stefan Camilleri was a life-changing experience. Stefan has a profound knowledge of different styles of yoga, backed up by many years of experience and studies with several amazing teachers. His gift is to teach and share his wisdom. Learning from him feels effortless since he translates complex topics to be digested well and easy to understand and remember. I both have improved my teaching and lecturing skills. I now feel I have the tools to teach different level classes more easily and accessible for everyone. Yoga Synergy broadened my perspective and understanding of yoga and my own body. I'm happy to say that the classes I teach now are safer and have a greater benefit on my students bodies and minds. I'm so grateful for this experience and can only highly recommend it.

    • General Comments

      The 300hr YTT with Stefan Camilleri was a life-changing experience. Stefan has a profound knowledge of different styles of yoga, backed up by many years of experience and studies with several amazing teachers. His gift is to teach and share his wisdom. Learning from him feels effortless since he translates complex topics to be digested well and easy to understand and remember. I both have improved my teaching and lecturing skills. I now feel I have the tools to teach different level classes more easily and accessible for everyone. Yoga Synergy broadened my perspective and understanding of yoga and my own body. I'm happy to say that the classes I teach now are safer and have a greater benefit on my students bodies and minds. I'm so grateful for this experience and can only highly recommend it.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Sarah Rodemer Apr 14, 2022
    Training Program held on Nov 29, 2021—Dec 19, 2021

    Thank you for everything :)

    • General Comments

      Thank you for everything :)
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Sara Zavik Jan 18, 2022

    This teacher training is like no other! Sharing a fresh, modern perspective to the traditional practice, it is incredibly fascinating and inspiring to see Stefan take complex information and make it fun and accessible for all levels. Beyond what we learn on the mat are tools to manage our bodies and minds in our everyday lives too. You confidently feel prepared to teach authentically and purposefully, and it doesn't take long to feel like a family with the group, building long-lasting connections. Highly recommended 👍👍

    • General Comments

      This teacher training is like no other! Sharing a fresh, modern perspective to the traditional practice, it is incredibly fascinating and inspiring to see Stefan take complex information and make it fun and accessible for all levels. Beyond what we learn on the mat are tools to manage our bodies and minds in our everyday lives too. You confidently feel prepared to teach authentically and purposefully, and it doesn't take long to feel like a family with the group, building long-lasting connections. Highly recommended 👍👍
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Carolina Timms Jan 02, 2022
    Training Program held on Sep 06, 2020—Sep 27, 2020

    The YTT with Stefan was the highlight of 2021. An opportunity to learn more about yoga, but also about myself, my body and how to use it better to avoid injury. Highly recommended.

    • General Comments

      The YTT with Stefan was the highlight of 2021. An opportunity to learn more about yoga, but also about myself, my body and how to use it better to avoid injury. Highly recommended.
First Registered June 2016

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 48

By Sandrina Maria Thurow RYT® 200

Oct 19, 2023

Amazing place and teachers to learn Synergy Yoga. Great focus on teaching skills as well as having a profound understanding of Synergy principles. Head teacher Stefan has extensive knowledge in different yoga styles and learned with different well-known teachers and therefore can give instructions and insights not only from synergy yoga perspective but how different yoga styles can be incoporated in synergy yoga. The course also offered a great base to understand the anatomy and physiology, to understand the body and asanas from a scientific perspective. The Synergy Yoga YTT offers the posibility to combine yoga philosophy, physiotherapy knowledge and adds danceprinciples. Full Review

By Marissa Guerra RYT® 200

Aug 26, 2023

I highly recommend this YTT for all practitioners of yoga -- whether you are just starting or want to deepen your practice. The instructors were highly knowledgeable, warm, and taught from a genuine place of passion. The retreat itself was stunning, located right on a beautiful lake with sunrises and sunsets that are unbeatable from the property's balconies. The meals were satisfying and delicious. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. I had a transformative experience at Lanka Yoga and would be happy to recommend it to all yogis / travelers. Full Review

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Teaching Staff

Stefan Camilleri

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Clare Young

RYT® 200

Sara Zavik Sara Zavik

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500

All Teaching Staff (3)

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