Yoga Immersion Program
Embodied Wisdom - Teacher Training Program
elf-Development * Deepening Your Practice * Sharing What You Love
Embodied Wisdom - Teacher Training Program
elf-Development * Deepening Your Practice * Sharing What You Love
- A course suitable for somatic practitioners, movement teachers, performing artists and anyone interested in self-improvement and healing.
- Transform your understanding of yoga practice, your posture, breathing, perception of movement and confidently share the practice of yoga with others.
- Learn about the Myofascial Meredians. Understanding the Myofascial line's integral anatomy, functions, sensory qualities and relationships is invaluable for body reading, clear movement intention, lesson planning and teaching.
- Learn how fascia and movement are intrinsically linked and a reflection of the way you stand, move, think and feel.
- Learn effective ways to adapt āsana practice for different bodies, ages, injuries, and conditions.
- Learn to sequence intelligent, progressive Vinyasa Classes.
- Learn to combine Myofascial Release and acupressure with Yin Yoga to promote healing and restore balance in the body.
- Learn the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, and how diet, weather and activities affect the physical and mental health
- Learn how to integrate a daily prāṇāyāma and meditation practice into your life and to teach it to others.
- Deepen your knowledge of yoga philosophy and mythology with 100 hours dedicated to this subject, with ample time to integrate it into all aspects of your life, practice and teaching.
- Receive direct support and mentorship for your personal practice, including assistance in classes, teaching, studying movement and the human body. Benefit from the expertise of Delara Tiv, an Advanced Certified Rolfer®️ and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher with 20 years of Yoga practice, former dancer, and black belt in Shotokan Karate.
- Benefit from the rare opportunity to study with James Boag. With a Sanskrit MA from India and more than twenty years steeped in the traditional teachings.
- James makes the teachings clear and relatable, giving you a robust anchor to help you stay centred through the challenges of life.
300h+ Yoga Immersion Program & Teacher Training
This two year program teaches you to unlock your body’s inner guidance – its somatic wisdom – and confidently share the practice of yoga.
You will learn how the human body organizes and expresses movement through perception, looking in depth at the role of the fascial system as the preeminent organ of the mind-body connection. You will also learn how the process of internal perception “interoception” works as the body-mind’s ability to identify, access, understand, and respond appropriately to its internal signals.
Conscious embodiment can help us not only improve our posture and physical movement, but also become more perceptive and compassionate beings.
Offering an experiential understanding of the structural foundation of the human body in motion and in stillness, this program offers self-explorations that allow you to transform your sensory experience, expand your awareness, and make embodiment—your own complex body—the focus of contemplative practice.
This holistic process invites you to reclaim greater sovereignty and gain clearer access to your innate wisdom. You will gain experiential understanding of the time-proven perspectives and principles that underpin yoga philosophy and support effective, evolving practice.
The classic yoga texts and teachings offer us a reliable map and compass for the adventure of a human life. Through James’ practical and relatable interpretations, you will be able to develop a personal relationship with the beating heart of the yoga tradition and integrate its timeless support and guidance into your daily life.
Does This Sound Like You?
- Adapt the practice for different bodies, ages, and injuries
- Teach beginners without overwhelming them
- Sequence postures in an intelligent way that prepares the body for more complex movements
- Confidently lead a class, while being able to adapt postures for different levels of student at the same time
- Understand where there’s a limitation of movement, due to morphology, structural or functional inhibition
- Tailor your teachings so they meet and work with your students' learning styles and intelligences
- Adjust bodies with ease, confidence and proficiency
- Foster empowerment in your students by adopting appropriate strategies to navigate challenges in practice.
- Break down complex postures and techniques with a step-by-step progressive approach
- Integrate yoga philosophy in a practical way that enhances your everyday life and informs and empowers your practice and teaching
- Integrate prāṇāyāma and meditation practice into your life
Imagine if...
- You could look at any posture and understand the correct alignment for a student’s body
- You understood the anatomical aspects of each āsana so you can better support your student in avoiding injury or repetitive strain
- You had a multi-dimensional understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and the fascial network
- You were confident helping students build a progressive step by step approach towards more complex postures
- You could confidently explain the foundations of any Vinyasa based practice and know how to teach them effectively (i.e. bandha, breathing, drishti, vinyasa)
- Knew how to make the practice accessible even to those recovering from injury or even recent surgery
- You felt like your life and practice were authentically aligned, which allows you to be truly present for others
- You have a personal, ever-deepening relationship with the time-proven teachings of the yoga tradition
- The Yoga Sūtra, Bhagavad Gītā and yogic Mythology were your friends, ready and available to give you practical support and guidance in all aspects of your life and work.
- You were able to see the world and assess situations through a yogic lens that supports nuanced understanding, penetrating insight and radical honesty.
- You were enthused, inspired and empowered to embrace life as the opportunity for ongoing learning and deepening self-realisation
This Program is Definitely Not for You, if
- You are looking for a quick program to have a certificate
- You think Yoga can be studied effectively in a crash course or you can become a skilled teacher in a few months
- You don’t like to work with other bodies
- You are not curious about subtle movement exploration
- You are not available to learn other movement modalities in addition to yoga
- You think there is only one right way to do things
- You are not open to expanding your mind by looking at the teachings of ancient wisdom traditions
- You are not comfortable learning in a group setting or partnering up with classmates
This Program is Definitely for You, if
- You want to seriously deepen your knowledge and practice of Yoga
- You are interested in functional anatomy, posture, movement and coordination
- You want to become a skilled movement teacher
- You would like to increase your awareness of your own mind and body
- You are motivated to experience and transmit the art of embodiment
- You are ready to gain hands-on practical experience teaching and adjusting different bodies
- You are interested in ancient teachings and how to integrate them in your day-to-day life
One thing that sets apart this Teacher Training Program is the unique expertise and preparation of its facilitators.
About Delara
Delara brings a unique understanding of the body’s mechanics and the importance of proper alignment. Her experience as a dancer has given her valuable insights into enhancing performance through imagery and effective perception. Delara has had the privilege to tour with the Alvin Ailey Dance company as their Rolfing therapist and Movement educator to help dancers deal with past injuries and enhance their quality of movement. In addition to her work as a therapist, Delara is currently undergoing training to become a faculty member of the European Rolfing® Association, further solidifying her commitment to excellence in her field. She also plays an active role in Rolfing® Education in Europe, assisting in the education and development of future practitioners.
About James
Originally from Yorkshire, UK, with a degree in French and Italian, a Master’s Degree in Sanskrit from India, and having lived in several countries including many years in India, James has an exceptional ability to bridge and communicate across cultures, whether he is speaking at a conference in India, working with school or university students in Asia, or communicating the practical essence of yoga to students from parts of the world where the yoga context is not part of their cultural background.
James’ students appreciate how he makes the ancient teachings highly relatable, inviting us to develop an ongoing, personal relationship with the timeless wisdom of the yoga tradition.
We are especially pleased that he is contributing to this course in multi-lingual Vevey as he is able to do this in French, Italian and Spanish as well as his native English and can mentor students on this course in all these languages.
James’ practice, teaching and study continue to evolve from their roots in the Shankaracaraya Vedic, Kashmiri Shaiva, and Sanskṛt traditions.
Click here to learn more about James and discover the wide range of online courses, talks, immersive workshops, and retreats he offers across Europe.
1st Year Modules Sept 2024 - July 2025:
Autumn & Spring Monday evening Practical Philosophy/Living Yoga series with James 18h30 – 20h00 (online or in person)
345 CHF- 10 sessions in Autumn/ 345 CHF- 10 sessions in Spring if attended outside the TTC program
- The Yogic Vision and Understanding of Reality, Consciousness and Nature, Zero, Oneness, Duality and Multiplicity.
- Guṇa-s, doṣa-s, puruṣārthāḥ – the aims and stages of life
- The Eight limbs and the nine rasa-s
+ philosophy classes will be conducted primarily in French with extra support in English where needed. James is experienced working with multi-lingual , international groups.
1st Year Modules Sept 2024 - July 2025:
Whole Life Yoga: Practical Yoga Philosophy
(James)
October 5-6 Online/In person
- Yoga Sūtra, Bhagavad Gītā and the Sāṅkhya model of reality
- The Sāṅkhya-Yoga Map and the practice manual for a human life
- Yoga Sūtra and Bhagavad Gītā – Foundations of Yoga Śāstra
- Yoga: What, When, Where, Who, How and Why?
- What does yoga really mean? When and where does it happen? Who is it for?
+ philosophy classes will likely be conducted primarily in French with extra support in English where needed. James is experienced working with multi-lingual , international groups
Foundations of the Vinyasa Method
November 2-3
- Bandha – on channeling and working skilfully with our human energy, resources and capacities
- Dṛṣṭi – Yoga, awareness and perception, cultivating 360 degree equivision
- Ujjayi – Victory in the context of yoga, working with prāṇa and the gifts of the breath
- Vinyasa – skilfulness in action, karmasu kauśalam and apprenticeship
Art of Vinyasa
November 30 – December 1
- Understanding how subtle progressions of movement in each asana is an art in itself.
- Exploring how refining these movements brings readiness, poise, beauty, and alignment to your postures.
- Learning how deepening our awareness through vinyasa knowledge enhances our practice.
- learning how viewing the practice as primarily dhyana, meditation, helps us see its true essence.
- Exploring the subtleties of transitions in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
- Traditional Sanskrit count with Delara
- Sounds of Sanskṛt with James: learn to pronounce Sanskṛt terminology with clarity, confidence and feeling.
The World of Fascia
March 1-2
- This course is for any movement practitioner or movement professionals
- Connective tissue (the Fasial net) and gravity
- What is Fascia, role of fascia, fascial dysfunction, fascia behaviour, fascia training.
- Myo-fascial meridians and movement.
- Yoga & Fascia, the rebound effect, myo-fascial meridians
- 12 fascial movement qualities: tensile strength, muscle collaboration, force transmission, adaptability, multidimensionality, fluidity, glide, elasticity, plasticity, tone regulation, kinaesthesia, imponderability.
- Myofascial release and yin yoga
Applied Functional Anatomy of the Body – Series 1
March 22-23
- Feet, Ankles, Knees, Legs,
- The pelvis & the scaro-iliac joint Yoga
- Anatomy of Stability & Support
- Mūla-Bandha, Uddhiyana Bandha
- Myo-fascial force transmission in gait dynamics
- Function of our lower limbs as tools of expression or support in the standing or seated postures
- Applied Functional Anatomy palpation and practice.
- Feeling different layers of the body; the skin, superficial fascia, deep fascia, muscles, ligaments, bones and range of motion.
Applied Functional Anatomy of the Body – Series 2
April 5-6
- Spine
- Study of the development of our spinal curves, and their energetic system that is at the core of every yogic technique, from asana, to pranayama to meditation
- Arms, Shoulder & Neck
- Function of our upper limbs as tools of expression or support in arm balances
- Applied Functional Anatomy palpation and practice
feeling different layers of the body; the skin, superficial fascia, deep fascia, muscles, ligaments, bones and range of motion.
Precision, Purification, and Pranayama
May 3-4
- Anatomy of breathing
- Nervous system and it’s link to the diaphragm.
- The Polyvagal Theory
- Subtle anatomy of Prana (Vayus)
- Learn about movement of prana in the body and its role in subtle progress through Prana Vidya
- Breathing exercises and retention
- Centralising awareness on breath during practice
- Using breath to build strength and stability in asanas and purifying pranic channels
- Importance of tapas in practice and purification in all aspects of life
- Accessing awareness of subtle energy channels through breathing
- Learn to direct energy using the breath on and off the mat
Perception and Movement
June 14-15
- Explore the fascinating world of brain perception and its role in our understanding of the human body.
- Dive into the structure and functions of the brain, including the different regions involved in perception.
- Learn about the neural pathways and processes that contribute to our perception of the world around us
- Examine the relationship between perception and movement, and how the brain coordinates our actions.
- Explore how the brain interprets sensory information from various body systems, including muscles, joints, and fascia.
- Learn about the role of proprioception, kinesthesia, and body awareness in movement perception.
- Gravity and movement
- Posture as a dynamic process in gravity
- Experience how a deeper understanding of brain perception enhances your personal movement practice and understanding of other dynamic bodies when teaching.
The Art of Sequencing and Teaching Vinyasa Krama
July 21-27 ( 1 Week Intensive) 38h 1140 CHF-
8h-10h Workshop style morning Asana class
10h15-11h15 Pranayama Meditation
12h15-14h In-depth, practical exploration of foundation texts, working from the original Sanskṛt with James, texts provided.
- Yoga Sūtra Chapter One
- Bhagavad Gītā Chapter Two
14h45- 16h30 How to sequence a Vinyasa class for Beginners to Intermediate.
- Making a holistic practice keeping the knowledge of myofascial meridians and perception of movement as central guideline when making a sequence and lesson plan.
- Learning how to give clear verbal instructions both in French and English that sparks the inner world of imagined experience to help practitioners feel movement from the depth of their being and release their full potential.
- Use effective movement imagery to inspire practitioners to move from a place of spaciousness, with a sense of ease, grace, support and stability.
Modules Sept 2025 - July 2026:
Date of the program will be communicated beginning of year 2025. the program consists of:
30 hours of Fall & Spring weekly Practical Philosophy courses with James
- Integrating teachings from Bhagavad Gītā chapters 1-6 and exploring Yoga Sūtra
chapter Two in-depth. The real nature of the yogic path. - Ethics and applying the eight limbs and core yogic principles to all aspects of life,
teaching and practice.
Practical Philosophy Spring 2025 series
- Yoga and broader Indic perspectives
- Veda and Upaniṣad-s
- Yoga and Tantra.
- Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, Mythology and
Teaching
Introduction to Body Reading
- Learn the dynamics of posture, breathing, walking
- Learn to better understand different bodies, their patterns and way of moving, and breathing in gravity.
- Learn to read structural or functional inhibitions and how to overcome that limitation through change in perception of movement.
- Discover how the knowledge of body reading can enhance your understanding of your students’ resources and limitations, enabling you to provide them with the most effective guidance for their practice
- Explore the importance of posture and dynamic alignment
- Learn how to use imagery to affect body movement.
- Gain an understanding of the biomechanics and anatomical principles behind imagery
- Learn a variety of anatomical imagery exercises to help you fine tune alignments and increase body awareness.
1 weekend intensive on Yogic Meditation: Chakras & the Subtle Body
Different to Vedantic or Buddhist meditation, yogic meditation contains the same structural elements as yogic postures and breathing and was designed to form together with those an integrated whole. Meditation is the method of bringing your mind into a receptive state so that you can receive higher knowledge that is already there. By understanding the chakras and skillfully meditating on them yoga offers the opportunity to activate higher brain centres and propel the evolution not only of the individual but of society as a whole. Kundalini-raising techniques consist of a combination of all other yogic means to raise the life force (prana) to a level where meditation is easy and spiritual insight becomes spontaneous.
1 Weekend intensive Ayurveda, Sānkhya Philosophy & Yoga
2 weekend intensives Therapeutics & Working with Injuries ( Pre-requisits: Anatomy courses)
A course to help you recognise and understand common conditions in the yoga community and practical applications for optimal self healing of these.
We cover a variety of exercise therapy from myo-fascial release, somatic movement, functional mobilisations, strength and resistance work, stretching and adaptations of and applications to yoga postures.
We will cover all the common pathologies and injuries of the Upper limbs, lower limbs, spine and pelvis.
Pre-requisite to this course is to have studied the Functional Anatomy courses already with Delara
1 Weekend intensive Hands on Adjustment ( Pre-requisits Anatomy courses)
2 days of Silent Meditation ( donation based for those who don’t do the whole training)bonus for those who are doing the whole training)
2026 – July Intensive (1 Week) 38 hours
- 8h-9h30 Workshop style morning Asana class
- 9h30 -10:30 Pranayama Meditation
- 11h15 -13 In-depth, practical exploration of foundation texts, Working from the original Sanskṛit texts with James.
- Yoga Sūtra Chapter One
- Bhagavad Gītā Chapter Two
- 13h45- 14:45 How to sequence a vinyasa class for more Advanced Postures
- 15h- 16h30 Hands on Adjustments Hands-on adjustments and teaching Level 2.
Tuition & Registration
The total cost for complete 300-hour training is 7500 CHF-, which can be paid in 8 instalments of 940 CHF- . Students who decide to do the whole program are required to fully commit to the payment, even if they decide not to continue, become pregnant, ill, injured, or move away. Students can take up to 3 years to complete the assignments or any missed modules.
Early Bird 6900 CHF-To benefit from the early bird rate, full payment must be received before July 31, 2024.
Refunds are not posible after payment.
Priority is given to the practitioners that want to commit to the whole program. If space permits then individual modules will become open for others to attend.
The price of individual weekend intensives is 315 CHF-
Please note that Delara will be mainly teaching in English with extra support in French where needed. Philosophy classes will be conducted primarily in French with extra support in English where needed. Both teachers are experienced working with multi-lingual, international groups.
Upon acceptance of your application, a payment will be required to hold your spot.
Tuition & Registration
- All the modules
- Mentorship, observing classes and assisting
- Manual
What’s not included :
- Mandatory books
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Food during the breaks
- Classes and workshops outside of this program are not included in the tuition.
- The requiered 10 Led Classes and 50 Mysore classes to receive final certification of 300h
Certification
This training is approved by Yoga Alliance for those interested in completing their 500H teacher training.
200H Requirement: If you are already a 200h Certified teacher you can use this 300h training to become a 500h Certified Yoga Teacher.
If you do not have a prior 200h training, You can use this Course to become a 200h/300h certified yoga teacher but you will need to take an additional 200h training to complete 500h.
Further training at this center will be possible.
Completion of Assignments: Completion of all assignments and full attendance of all hours is required to obtain a certification of completion. Written assignments can be submitted in English, French, Spanish or Italian.
Missed Modules: In case of emergency or illness, if you miss a module, you can make it up with another intensive in the third year.
Proficient Asana Practice: Students need to embody a refined understanding of the physical practice and maintain a proficient asana practice.
Patience and Diligent Practice: Students need to demonstrate the foundation qualities of yoga practice: diligence, courage, commitment and a spirit of inquiry. You are responsible for your personal practice. This course will empower you with tools to fortify and expand a lifelong, evolving practice.
Adaptation for Individual Needs: As a therapist, I understand that certain postures may not be possible for certain people due to their morphology, age, past injuries, and constitution. Students need to demonstrate understanding of the intention and application of different postures and how to adapt them appropriately to different bodies, including themselves.
Attendance Requirement: To receive certification and claim that you have been a student and trained as a teacher at Casa Vinyasa, you need to attend a minimum of 10 led Ashtanga classes and 50 Mysore classes within 2 years at our center, in addition to completing the required teacher training hours. Please note that these classes are not included in the tuition price. If you live more than 1 hour away from Vevey, please consult Delara for alternative options.
Assisting Requirement: You need to assist 15 classes, including observing and assisting under my guidance, teaching a beginner the primary series in a Mysore class, etc… This is a mentorship included in your tuition fee.
Teaching Requirement: All students have to teach at least one donation-based vinyasa class in person at the studio. The donation will go to a Humanitarian Organisation of their choice.
Testimonials
- Romain Prevost
Son expertise se manifeste à travers son sens aigu des alignements corrects et des ajustements sécurisés, acquis grâce à son expérience et aussi à son métier de Rolfing qu’elle n’hésite pas à intégrer dans ses enseignements. Elle partage avec générosité sa connaissance du corps, sa passion et son amour pour le yoga. Delara est une enseignante rare capable d’accompagner les pratiquants dans la première, deuxième et même troisième série, ce qui est exceptionnel. Quel que soit votre niveau, du débutant à l’avancé, vous êtes les bienvenus pour une expérience enrichissante avec Delara."
- Juanita Usandivaras
dans le lieu, ainsi qu’une conscience accrue dans ma respiration et de chaque membre de mon corps. Cette prise de conscience plus profonde a influencé mes réponses et mes habitudes, m’aidant à prendre le contrôle de ma vie. C’est merveilleux de voir comment la pratique du yoga peut avoir un impact positif sur différents aspects sans parler des asanas."
- Tetiana Itskovych
her profound understanding of Rolfing, creating a practice that is not only transformative but also deeply nurturing. Under Delara’s guidance, I’ve not only deepened my yoga practice but also discovered a profound self-awareness that helped me develop healthier daily habits beyond the mat. If you’re seeking a yoga studio where wisdom, compassion, and expertise are combined, look no further than Casa Vinyasa."
- Veronique Gaspard-Charlet
is multi-knowledgeable in yoga philosophy, asanas, adjustments, anatomy, teaching skills. Most importantly, she is committed to never end to be a learner herself and consistently continues to explore within the broad world yoga community.I did few yoga immersions / TTCs in the past (just to deepen the practice). I would consider to engage once more in a new immersion with Delera in sacred Casa Vinyasa in Vevey)".
- Valerie Seilaz
corps humain et perçoit très vite nos forces et nos faiblesses. Elle sait nous accompagner dans le respect de nos corps pour aller vers des objectifs que je n’aurais jamais imaginé être les miens. La précision et la justesse de ses enseignements sont un cadeau et la shala est aujourd’hui une 2e famille pour moi… Merci Delara pour ta rigueur, ta générosité et la grandeur de ton cœur "
- Elisa Prato
j’avais des douleurs dans le corps je reste chez moi en attendant. Grâce à Delara et son approche j’ai appris à modifier les postures et à pratiquer dans toutes conditions physiques et émotionnels. Cela m’a permis de comprendre que le vrai trésor n’est pas dans la forme mais dans l’aptitude et l’intention. Bonne et longue pratique à tous!".
- Julia Gubler
more than just for the asana practice and a deep understanding of anatomy. I was fortunate enough to find such a teacher in Delara soon after starting with Ashtanga. She puts so much energy and love in her work and has an eagle eye for detail, detecting quickly what you do wrong, why and knows how to adapt the posture to your body in a way that makes you progress. Here, you will find a practice that is much more satisfying than a purely body oriented practice like pilates or fitness.Even though I live four hours away right now, I still find it such a resourceful place to come too. It gives me energy to continue the daily practice, I find answers to my questions, and it puts me back on the right track when I get tired and practice in a less accurate way.She is consequent to teach you not to arrive as soon as possible to the most impressive posture but to do the asanas in a clean, epurated and safe way. Through the very deep understanding of dynamic anatomy that she got through her work as a Rolfer, she knows how to adapt a posture to your level and to give you advice to get a better body awareness.The integrative view she got of the body, as a whole, with all the interactions of the different muscle groups with lasting, effective and conservative advice is a view and way of working that I value a lot as a medic. I clearly recommend her for musculoskeletal problems.She also has a very good understanding of the philosophy of yoga and gives a much deeper dimension to the practice than I got to experience in other schools.So if you are looking to get a deeper understanding of yoga as a philosophy, a way of living and to improve your body awareness then I can only recommend you the philosophy of this school."