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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?

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• 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 - Ayurveda Consultant 
Other experienced support teachers, including Sanskrit, Kirtan, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra & 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 for 10 years.

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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? 

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November 11th - 19th 2025

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​January 10th - 18th 2026
 

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Option of

• 100-hour 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 - 9 days, 8 nights)

No accommodation from €1975

With accommodation please enquire (very reasonable & approx €50/night solo room)

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200-hours

(Full Teaching Certification)

(18 days, 17 nights)

No accommodation from €2800

With accommodation please enquire (very reasonable & approx €50/night solo room)

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Dates split over 2 different months for ease of joining & integration.

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Additional virtual classes may take place outside of contact times.
Includes brunch (or breakfast & lunch), dinner & teas during teaching days (dinners included when we have evening teachings)

 

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)
 

7:00-9:00 I Transformational Yoga & Meditation / Suriya Namaskar (could be in or outdoor)

9:00-10:00 I Breakfast

10:30-12:30 I Theory Class/ workshops

12:30-13:30 Vegetarian Lunch - Ayurvedically balanced

13:30-15:00 I Reading I Individual Check In I Integration

15:00-17:00 Afternoon theory or practicum

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

18:00-19:00 I Vegetarian Dinner

19:30-21:00 I Some evenings~ Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Releasing practice (dance, fire, etc) Mantra, documentary.​

 

 

With one day off each of the months for integrating, enjoying the beaches, exploring the area, studying, reading, & relaxing.

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 200-hour course will include training of -

• The Chakras, Koshas, Pranas, Nadis, Para & Apara bodies, Kundalini, Mantras, Meditation, Bandha's, Yoga Nidra, Relaxation techniques, The Elements, Self enquiry, Mudras, Purifications techniques, Energy protection, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Philosophy, The Asana sequences, Anatomy, Alignments, Adjustments, Sequencing & Theming classes, Yoga for the elders, Pre-natal awareness & Ethics of teaching  ..
  as well as many other teachings with ourselves & other wonderful experienced teachers
  (part included in 100-hour)

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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.
  & we have direct access to Swami through your training.
   

 

• 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 to support your connection to Bliss
   

 

• Our studio hosts other teachings & groups.
  Some of our training, you will experience these teachers, to give you other perspectives on your YTT journey.
   

 

• Our location is breath taking.
  Occasionally (weather dependent) we may take your training outside, maybe to the beach, to the cliffs for sunrise/set.. in the words of Swami Vidyanand 'Everything is possible!'
  
   

• Our training is conveniently split over 2 separate weeks, avoiding the need to take a typical 200- hour month away from work/life/family.
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• You will leave with knowledge of how to theme classes, sequence, expand & protect your energy, connect deeper to your Spiritual practice & how to run a business as a Yoga practitioner.
   

 

• You will receive Certification so you can begin your teaching journey (if 200-hour),
  a supportive & detailed Manual, the Bihar 'bible' of Yoga teaching & a Rudraksha Mala.

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This course is for practitioners who have a committed continual practice for at least a year (meditation is included)

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Where?​

We are so happy to offer our Teacher training in the expansive space of the Algarve.
Our Studio is surrounded by lush nature gardens & minutes walk from the ocean & from your accommodation if you chose for residential. (Solo or shared with 1 other)

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In the Bali like gardens of 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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If you choose for accomodation, you will stay in a bungalow/apartment or a Portuguese style room, with a terrace or balcony with one other (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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