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Join us to begin or deepen your Yoga Teacher journey..

 

 

What is Transformational Yoga? 

 

With roots in South India, Transformational yoga® is a powerful, integral & classical approach to physical health,

emotional balance & mental & spiritual clarity.

 

With an in depth focus on the asanas, the chakras, mantras, breathing & meditation, this system offers the tools & knowledge for purification of the physical body, calming the emotions, focusing the mind & deeper connection to the spiritual self.

 

The balance of Asana, Pranayama, Mantra & Meditation is suitable for all & offers a removal of toxins & purification of the kosha's (5 layers of the being), activating our dormant energy (kundalini) to connect deeper to our balance & bliss consciousness.

 

Inspired by the teachings of Sri Aurobindo & The Mother, Sri Swami Vidyanand founded this integral approach &

this powerful system as tools for everyday life integrating a variety of yogic systems for rapid transformation.


A system of Yoga, with 4 steps

1 / Releasing & Purification (Body/Mind/Emotions)

2 / Making space

3 / Awakening Dormant energy (Kundalini)

4 / A deeper connection to your centre & to Bliss

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4 Keys aspects of Transformational Yoga

1/ Asana

2/ Pranayama

3/ Mantra

4/Meditation

 

 

 

 

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 "Transformational Yoga is a means to relax, clean & awaken all 7 chakras through Yogasana, Pranayama, Mantra & Meditation"

Swami Vidyanand

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Who are your teachers? 

 

• Joanne Merlini  (Jitendra Mayee) - Lead Teacher & owner of Transform to Bliss - below
  Assisted by..

Jennifer Louise Ayodele - Assistant & virtual - fellow Transformational Yoga teacher

Marco Merlini - Ayurvedic Practitioner
Other experienced support teachers, including Sanskrit, Kirtan, Anatomy teachers

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Joanne/Jitendra Mayee is a Grand Master level teacher of Transformational Yoga & Meditation & trained under the direct guidance of Sri Swami Vidyanand at SriMa School in the South of India.
Given her Yogic name by Swamiji, Jitendra Mayee means 'Master of the 5 senses, Queen of the Heavens'

 

The owner of Transform to Bliss, she has led classes

(online & in person), workshops & retreats throughout

Europe since 2015.

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Having experienced the profound Transformation during her Transformational Yoga Teacher Trainings in Greece & India (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023), experience & teachings with Yoga masters, on the foothills of Arunachala in Tirruvanamalai, in Auroville, on the banks of the river Ganga in Rishikesh, as well as respected European teachers,
Joanne’s passion is to transfer this deep healing system to others.
Joanne also has additional training in Classical Hatha Vinyasa, Transformational Meditation, Anatomy, Reiki 1&2, EFT 1&2
& Astrology, which she seamlessly blends with her Yoga teachings.

 

 

Joanne has deep gratitude for the lineage of Sri Aurobindo, The Mother, Mother Ganga & the teachings of the birthplace of Yoga ~ Rishikesh & having experienced life in the Ramana Ashram of Tiruvanamalai during Maha Shivratri - Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi & the Holy Mountain of Arunachala.
Joanne visits India as often as possible & in 2023 spent over 2 months at the foothills of the Himalayas & with her teacher Sri Swami Vidyanand at the SriMa School.​

Her path is dedicated to deepening the connection to the Divine, knowing we are Divinity expressing itself in human form
& encouraging this awareness in others,.

"Yoga is my way to connect deeply with myself, the stillness within, with others & the beautiful world around me"

 

 

When? 

 

Our training is filling fast.. we have just 3 spaces available

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Options of

• 100 or 200 hour

• Accommodation or arranging your own​

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100 Hours (Exploring Transformational Yoga, Self transformation or receiving CPD of 100 hrs for fully qualified Yoga teachers)

(10 days, 9 nights)

Nov 2024 11th - 17th

Feb 2025 3rd - 5th

No accommodation from €1850

With accommodation from €2165

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200 Hours (Full Teaching Certification) (Optional Ceremonial Guide certification, please ask)

(21 days, 20 nights)

Nov 2024 11th - 17th
Feb 2025 3rd - 9th

March 2025 9 - 15th

No accommodation from €2600

With accommodation from €3230

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Dates split over 3 different months for ease of joining

Week 1: November 2024

Week 2: February 2025

Week 3: March 2025

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Additional virtual classes may take place outside of these times.
Includes brunch, dinner & teas during teaching days. 
Prices may vary dependent on room choice (solo or shared)
 

Spaces limited for a personal journey

To reserve your space, a non refundable €250 deposit is required following your initial enquiry & application .

 

2 further payments due throughout the year

**Payment plans available

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A typical day of Teacher Training with us 

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Daily Schedule (may vary)
 

7:30-9:45 I Transformational Yoga & Meditation / Suriya Namaskar (could be in or outdoor)

10-10:45 I Brunch

11:00-13:00 I Theory Class/ workshops

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14-15:00 I Reading I Individual Check In I Down time

15:30-16:30 Afternoon theory or practicum

17:00-18:30 I Chakra Sequence & purifications

18:30-19:30 I Dinner

19:30-21:00 I Meditation, Sunset, Yoga Nidra, Mantra, Educational documentary​

 

 

With one day off a week to enjoy the beaches, explore the area, study, & relax.

Or enjoy the 3 swimming pools, surfing, Stand up Paddle, a game of tennis or a clifftop walk..

We are 15 mins walk from the closest sandy beach & village.. so many options.

 

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Our Teacher Training course

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Your course will include training of -

• The Chakras Koshas, Pranas, Nadis, Para & Apara bodies, Kundalini, Mantras, Meditation, Bandha's, Yoga Nidra, Relaxation techniques, Self enquiry, Mudras, Purifications techniques, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Philosophy, The Asana sequences, Anatomy, Alignments, Adjustments & Ethics of teaching  .. as well as many other teachings with ourselves & other wonderful experienced teachers

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Why us?

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• You will be fully supported by us through your training having trained directly with Sri Swami Vidyanand in India.
   

 

• The Transformational Yoga System brings Pranayam, Mantra & Meditation into the Asana practice to give a powerful purification to the system.
  Honouring the ancient classical roots of Yoga & integrating powerful practices.
   

 

• We offer Ayurveda workshops, consultations & massage to support your connection to Bliss
   

 

• Our studio hosts regular Kirtan groups (mantra chating/Bhakti), satsang, breathwork,
  cacao dance & ceremonies with other facilitators. Some of our training, you will experience these classes, to give you other perspectives on your YTT journey.
   

 

• Our location is breath taking.
  We will take your training to the beach, experience sunrise & sunset sessions on the cliffs,
  melt into ocean savasanas.. in the words of Swami Vidyanand 'Everything is possible!'
  
   

• Our training is conveniently split over 3 separate weeks, avoiding the need to take a month from work/life/family. 
  Week 1: November 2024
  Week 2: February 2025
  Week 3: March 2025
   

 

• You also have the opportunity to receive training in holding ceremony (Moon Ceremonies, Women's Circles, etc if you wish to include this - likely to be in week 2, tbd)
   

 

• You will leave with knowledge of how to theme classes, run retreats & how to run a business.
   

 

• If you are joining the 200 hr, you will receive a 200 hr Certification so you can begin your teaching journey,
  a supportive Manual, the 'bible' of Yoga teaching & a Rudraksha Mala blessed in the Ganges.

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This course is for practitioners who have had a consistent yoga practice for 1 year or more.

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Where?

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We are so happy to offer our Teacher training in the expansive space of the Algarve.
Our Studio is surrounded by lush nature gardens & a few minutes walk from the ocean & from your accommodation.
(Shared with 1 other ~ singles also available, please ask)

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In the lush gardens of The Quinta do Mar da Luz overlooking the

Ocean in the South West of the Algarve.

Quinta Do Mar da Luz translates to Light & Ocean Country Estate.

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From the palm tree grounds there are views to the blue ocean & breath taking walks along the cliffs & beautiful light!

The gardens have the feel of Bali or Thailand, beautiful flowers, palm trees, banana trees & exotic birds singing at sunset.

We are within walking distance of the fishermen villages of Luz & Burgau with sandy beaches & cafe's & restaurants.
Within 1 hrs drive of Faro airport.

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There are walking trails from villages to villages (known as the Fisherman trails) along the coastline, the choice of some amazing secluded coves, sandy beaches & so much nature & beauty all around.

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You will stay in a bungalow/apartment or a Portuguese style room, with a terrace or balcony with one other (solo rooms are available, please ask for pricing)

The extensive grounds are perfect to sit and absorb your teachings, with 3 swimming pools to choose from, a tennis court & different terraces & cabanas to relax & enjoy the sun going down.

 

The 'Transform to Bliss' light filled Studio has garden views where we offer most sessions & ceremonies  

We also have the option of the outdoor wooden Yoga Shala with sea views for the occasional practice.

We may bring some of our practices to the cliffs for sunset & on the beach, which are minutes away from the Quinta.

 

A beautiful nature connected environment to support you in that transformation of Self to your original state of bliss, connecting with the ancient teachings so we can be of service as we are guided how to offer this to others. ​

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