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50HR Training & Immersion

CREATING HEALING CONNECTIONS

Initiate, Nurture & Evolve Meaningful Connections

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Set in the quaint mountain town of Hamilton, Montana, this training cultivates the power of human connectivity. Through a therapeutically oriented practice including asana, pranayama and meditation, you will unearth the innate wisdom that leads to lasting connections with clients, students and patients. By understanding these tools, you’ll be able to empower others with supportive healing practices while creating safe and sacred spaces they return to time and time again. Cultivating these skills will give you the ability to diversify and scale your professional offerings, create conscious relationships, and leave an impact as a community leader.

EXPERIENCE

CONNECTION

Join us for a profound 5 days of wellbeing and connection. Learn to initiate, nurture and evolve meaningful relationships with students, clients, family and friends. 

A healing connection is a dynamic relationship between yourself and another individual or group. It is a sacred space that allows for breakthrough moments in a person’s healing journey. This sacred space is contingent upon your own integrity as a healer and your ability to facilitate a relationship that is patient, encouraging and empowering.

THIS TRAINING WILL EXPLORE HOW TO:

  • Create rich connections that promote wellbeing on all levels
  • Cultivate compassion and care for self and others
  • Tap into the inner wellspring of intuition
  • Create safe and sacred space
  • Practice clear, compassionate, listening
  • Practice Intuitive, empowering questioning that unlocks wisdom in your students and clients
  • Recognize and honor both someone's humanity and divine potentiality
  • Empower your students/clients with individualized, supportive healing practices that they will be inspired to do
  • Point your client/students back to their own inner-wisdom and inspire them to remain empowered in their own healing process
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WHO THIS IS FOR

This is an advanced training for the Alaya Yoga School, and it is also open to anyone who works in a healing way with groups and 1:1 with clients.  This workshop will be very useful for yogis and/or those in a healing profession who would like to enhance their private sessions or group classes, while also deepening their relationships to self, others and Source, such as: 

  • Yoga teachers
  • Healing practitioners
  • Coaches
  • Medical professionals

About the Experience

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THE LOCATION

Hamilton, Montana is a small town in the Bitterroot Valley, about 45-minutes south of Missoula. Known for its well-rounded offerings, this quaint yet busy town boasts theater, live music, breweries and nearby hiking in the Bitterroot Mountains. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you are coming from out of town, we are here to help you find affordable and convenient housing. There are many cute Airbnb's nearby and a handful of hotels. We also have a large local network with options for inexpensive or free housing. Contact our Student Liason after you register.

TRANSPORTATION

If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the region, renting a car is inexpensive and a great idea. Many of the Airbnb's are also walking and/or biking distance to the studio.

ACCREDITATION

This training is part of The Alaya Yoga School 300-HR Advanced Teacher Training Program. You may combine this module with other 100, 50 and 25-HR trainings to acquire your 500-HR Yoga Alliance Certification. If you are not part of the Alaya Yoga School Advanced Training Program, no problem! You will earn 50 Yoga Alliance Approved CEUs for Registered Teachers.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Each day, you'll be led in a therapeutically oriented practice including asana, pranayama and meditation. You will engage in individual/group practices/exercises that will help you to experience, embody and personalize the teachings. We will also have dynamic group discussions on a variety of teachings around creating healing connections.

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YOUR GUIDES

Meg McCraken
E-RYT 500 Co-Founder, Alaya Yoga School
MEG MCCRAKEN

Meg is passionate about sharing the full, rich teachings of yoga and meditation in a truly experiential way that helps us to positively transform and enrich our lives. Having worked as a yoga therapist for over a decade, she is continually inspired by the vitality of the human spirit and the power of yoga to help us tap into a source deep inner-peace and well-being.

She been sharing the yoga life with all kinds of seekers for over 18 years and is the Co-Founder of the Alaya Yoga School; a Wanderlust Presenter and Teacher Trainer; featured teacher on Gaia; and the original founder of Simple Yoga and Wellness Studio. She is a passionate community builder and gives talks, leads teacher trainings, satsangs, workshops and retreats all over the world. 

Meet MEG
Meg McCraken
E-RYT 500 Co-Founder, Alaya Yoga School
Meg McCraken

Meg is passionate about sharing the full, rich teachings of yoga and meditation in a truly experiential way that helps us to positively transform and enrich our lives. Having worked as a yoga therapist for over a decade, she is continually inspired by the vitality of the human spirit and the power of yoga to help us tap into a source deep inner-peace and well-being.

She been sharing the yoga life with all kinds of seekers for over 22 years and is the Co-Founder of the Alaya Yoga School; a Wanderlust Presenter and Teacher Trainer; featured teacher on Gaia; and the original founder of Simple Yoga and Wellness Studio. She is a passionate community builder and gives talks, leads teacher trainings, satsangs, workshops and retreats all over the world. 

Meet Meg
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Chiropractor, Dreamworker
Dr. Jennifer Lane, DC

Guest Scholar at Creating Healing Connections

Dr. Jennifer Marie Lane’s service to the world is through her devotion to dreams and embodied life. She is a mother, dream oracle, chiropractor, and teacher of earth wisdom and sacred movement. Her facilitation invites participants into a realm where body, heart, mind, soul and spirit(s) freely intermingle  - where Dreams come alive! Having graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Medical Anthropology and Anthropological Genetics and worked as a healer, she weaves in a deep curiosity and respect for the healing potential of the human body and soul.

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This module was a great eye opener for me.  It taught me how to connect with my yoga students in ways that I had not thought of before.  Having that deeper connection has allowed my relationships with my students to have much more depth and understanding. 

Now I am creating relationships with students that help them navigate all of life, not just life in the studio.  My private lesson business has grown substantially and my students really appreciate my interest in them as humans, not just students.  All of the teachers at Alaya bring their own unique personalities along with a cohesive knowledge of the essence of yoga and the curriculum.  I love them!

Crystal Bailey

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FAQ

If you have more questions, please contact experiencealaya@gmail.com

Where is this training? Expand

This training is in Hamilton, Montana, which is located about 45-minutes south of Missoula.

How do I get there? Expand

The closest major airport to Hamilton, Montana is Missoula International Airport (MSO / KMSO). This airport is in Missoula, Montana and is 52 miles from the center of Hamilton, MT. From here, you can rent a car, take an Uber or carpool with other students. Contact the Student Liason to inquire about coordinating travel schedules.

Do I need a car? Expand

Not necessarily! Many Airbnb's are within walking and/biking distance to the yoga studio. If you are staying a little further away or would like to explore, renting a car in Hamilton is affordable and a great idea.

What else is there to do during free time? Expand

Outside of the training, Hamilton is a great town to explore! There is a cute downtown with shops, breweries, restaurants, live music venues, theater, art galleries and more. You can also head to the nearby Bitterroot Mountains for some hiking.

What should I bring? Expand

Bring whatever you need to be comfortable each day and be organized during class. This may include:

  • A water bottle
  • A notebook
  • Comfy and active clothes
  • A sweater and/or scarf for savasana

You will not need to bring your own yoga mat or other yoga supplies, but you are welcome to if you'd feel more at-home.

How do I arrange housing with locals? Expand

Once registered, we will connect you to our Student Liason who will help to coordinate your accommodation needs with friends in our local community. If you'd like a true local experience where you can practice creating connection and save money, this would be a great choice for you.

Is this only for yoga teachers? Expand

Not at all! This Training and Immersion is for both the general public and yoga teachers. Due to the subject matter, this training is best suited for those who want to create meaningful connections with people at work, home and within community. In our experience, this has been professionals in any healing modality, teachers, leaders, and coaches. If you'd like to speak with us personally to know if it's right for you, email us at admin@experiencealaya.com and we'd be happy to chat!

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