What I do to Prepare to Teach my 27th Yoga Teacher Training

2 words: Fast-twitch Muscles.

I offered my first Yoga Teacher Training in 2005. This is my fourteenth year living out my dharma in this beautiful way. And tonight I am editing the 27th version of our alchemy of yoga teacher training manual. I’ve not spent this much time enhancing, evolving, growing, improving anything else as much as I have this program. It is the culmination of my life’s work.
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Behind the scenes in preparation for our April 1-22, 2018 Bali Teacher Training is a team of amazing Soul Sisters on line every day creating, answering emails, clarifying, discussing, deciding every single part of what is an incredibly curated experience of Sacred Learning. Without @emilyperryyoga and @ferrahchinoyoga along with what feels like life long support from Christina Russo, and contributions for years from Laura Hand and Sarah Erter none of this is possible. As well as the technical upgrade on our NEW www.alchemyofyoga.com website developed by #alchemyofyoga alumni Greg Love owner, founder of www.anydev.com
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What you may not know is before every teacher training I take a look at how old everybody is that’s attending, which this time ranges from 23 years old to 58 years old, pretty typical for our program. And every year as the 23 year old or even twenty year old engages their personal hero’s journey in this program I get a year older. Therefore I have to personally work harder to go through what I call “Yoga Teacher Conditioning”. Each year for the last 13 years I have to do more to prepare physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I am right now in training to give my all as a Teacher Trainer.
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I love it because I want to give my best to everyone that has put their trust in me to fly across the world for this is once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in places like Bali and #CostaRica. I take this responsibility very seriously. And it is the greatest honor of my life. Each student I have the joy of spending 200 hours with I hold in my heart forever.
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In these days of corporate #yoga and Yoga Influencers with 1 million instagram followers and big budget sponsorships I don’t have any of that.
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What I have is experience, 26 graduated classes of Love Alchemists endeavoring to live out our Mission to #teachpeace to a world that needs it more than ever. This teacher training/mystery school is an offering of love from my heart to your heart to the heart of the universe.
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And yes this is my #Yogi #Spin bike with two #malas and some OM energy as I get stronger and stronger to be the crucible and hold space for 24 beloved members of our kula in 10 days.
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I love my #dharma and I love this life!

What is the Key Obstacle to a Happier Life?

Beloved #Bali Monday Musings: The biggest obstacle to a happier life is our own busy mind.
Once we access that contented, peaceful state that yoga and meditation bring, we no longer struggle in our thoughts.
Then we can actually remember we already have the key to our joy. It’s right here, right now.
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Or as Danna Faulds puts it so poetically…
“Within us lie the answers to our deepest questions and the antidote for all our fears.
The divine is not an abstraction – it’s as clear and intimate as a heartbeat or a whisper.
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For me, what Bali helped me rediscover was the quiet within my own mind but in a deeper way than ever before.The culture is based in Gratitude, and the Balinese people are tender hearted, generous and live in the present moment. They are anchored to peace in the now. It is the mirroring neurons at work, or vibrational energy at its best, and it works. It’s why I go back to live year after year.
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I’m excited for Jenny from Canada who just signed up for our #Bali #yogaretreat April 22-29! She joins an amazing tribe. We have 3 spots left with @hajibasimmusic and me and that’s all. If you’ve tried a lot of other stuff to get back to a calm mind and none of it has worked that well then why not try this. Get “unbusy” and Let Love Lead you to Bali to #growyourhappy forever more. I’d love that. 🙂
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DM with any questions +1 206 886 5743 or email me silvia@alchemytours.com
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This is my last Bali Yoga Retreat – don’t miss it!
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https://alchemytours.com/april-2018-bali-yoga-retreat-play…/
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#Bali #Musings @alchemyofyoga @alchemytours #yoga #yogaeverywhere#yogaeveryday #Happiness #joy #wonderlust #wanderlust#passionpassport #peace #calm #happy
#loveyourself #loveyourday #loveyourlife #growyourhappy #letlovelead
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Staying at luxury private Villa Tanah Shanti 

Why Its Important to Prioritize Self Care

I write a lot of articles about the importance of prioritizing self-care especially these days with #stress at an all time high. According to the philosophy of #Ayurveda, massage and healing treatments are a regular essential component of overall radiant health. I couldn’t agree more!
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In the words of Eleanor Brown, ‘Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” Whether you are a sister, brother, mother, father, daughter, son, co-worker, manager, artist, stretchy person we need to heed the advice you get on the airplane – Put the Oxygen Mask on Yourself First.
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Here is part of my healing story.
https://youtu.be/-ly2FQkKoXY
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Looking forward to sharing this with our #Bali #YogaRetreat tribe April 22-29, 2018!
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We all need to take a time-out, stop working so much and rediscover what we love most about life.
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Our #yogaretreat will take you from feeling too busy and rushing around to relaxing, peace and calm. You will go from exhausted and uninspired to feeling pampered and loved.
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You will have time to get healing treatments, experience the beautiful Balinese culture and enjoy daily delicious massages (the first one is our gift!) And Haji Basim and I promise you’ll have lots of time to rest, play and pray.
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You will return all lit up, ready to love yourself more, love your life more!
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https://alchemytours.com/april-2018-bali-yoga-retreat-play…/
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PM me 206 886 5743 if you can already imagine yourself there with us.

It Started from Love

Alchemy Tours, it started from love, it’s been steeped in love for almost 10 years, and the inspiration sparked me to name myself a Love Alchemist.
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I wanted to inspire people to stop treating this life like a dress rehearsal and never ever forget that even if you are living a good life, you could be living a GREAT life!
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The takeaway from each lovingly curated #yogaretreat was SELF-LOVE. That is the key lesson. The rest was a relearning of FUN and PLAY in order to remember to remember. 
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“Learning to love yourself is like learning to walk—essential, life-changing, and the only way to stand tall.” – Vironika Tugaleva
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I also 108% believe that people are over tired. We need to unlearn being so “busy” and take it easy to be pampered, loved up, made to laugh, and have a time-out to reset. As my hero Anne Lomott says, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”

My Call to You! I have 2 retreats left.

My love intention for @AlchemyTours was to spend time with a total of 50 beautiful humans in 2018.

Bali April 22-29 holding space for 13 guests
Amalfi June 10-17 holding space for 18 guests
Tuscany June 24-30 holding space for 19 guests.
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That’s it. I want to go on one last Soul Plunge with 50 of my hear tribe past, present and future soul friends.
If you want to step into taking time to do what makes your soul happy this Spring and Summer please reach out to me.

For this is it.

This is not a rehearsal.

Talk to Me: 1-206-886-5743 or silvia@alchemytours.com
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“You know quite well, deep within you, that there is only a single magic, a single power, a single salvation… and that is called loving.” ~ Herman Hesse
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https://alchemytours.com
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#momentseeker #bepresent #destress #travel #adventure#wonderlust#wanderlust #selflove #laughter #play #foodie#passionpassport #heartfull#healing #inspirational #unplug
#loveyourself #loveyourday #loveyourlife #thankyou #gratitude#forevergrateful #lovealchemist #alchemy #love
#alchemytours with @inspiredyogagal

I’m Retiring from Leading Yoga Retreats

About my beloved Alchemy Tours:
We are moment seekers. Catching the surf wave. Noticing the sunset. Releasing baby turtles. Watching monkeys. Tasting gourmet delights. Smiling. Laughing. Enjoying each experience that we have, and not taking it for granted.
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So often we live as if we are in a dress rehearsal for something better coming along. The reality is that this is it. Each day is the ultimate practice of living in the moment. If you feel the need to refresh your spirit, reignite your #passion for living, and rediscover balance in your life, then going on a yoga retreat is what you need. Furthermore, we are 100% committed to helping you reach your full #potential in a friendly, unpretentious, and supportive environment. want to see you move beyond self-limiting belief or old paradigms into the empowerment of creating your best life ever!
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Each fun-filled yoga adventure combines physical, mindful, and spirit-filled activities that grow your self-confidence and teach you how to live your life more fully. We hold these spiritual adventures in our favorite healing places, sacred places…they also just happen to be some of the most beautiful places on earth! Rest assured we’ve paid attention to every detail to make an #exceptional experience for you.
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What are you waiting for? In these chaotic times, it is imperative to slow down more than ever so that we can again find our center and realize what is most important to you. A spiritual adventure helps you heal your soul and learn how to make healthy choices for your greater happiness. Each retreat provides loving accommodations, inspirational talks, expert instruction, cultural excursions and healthy, farm to fork, delicious meals.
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Remember that you don’t need anyone else’s permission but your own to sign up. You will be part of an intimate group of people just like you who are looking for a “time out.” The prerequisites for attending have nothing to do with athletic ability or experience, and everything to do with an open heart, a playful curiosity, an inquisitive mind.
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Now is the time to de-stress. No one can decide for us what actions to take in our lives. No one knows our hearts the way we do. Register today at and make a trip of a lifetime a dream come true!

I hope you join me on my last yoga retreats I’ll be leading in April Bali or June Amalfi. 

Love your day, love yourself, love your life!

https://alchemytours.com/about/

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#momentseeker #bepresent #destress #travel #adventure #wonderlust#wanderlust #selflove #laughter #play #foodie #passionpassport #heartfull#healing #inspirational
#loveyourself #loveyourday #loveyourlife
#alchemytours with @inspiredyogagal

Yoga Will Cause Happiness

Join my upcoming #Bali Yoga Retreat dedicated to growing your #happiness and learning real ways to do that thru the positive psychology of #yoga, meditation, and magic of energy medicine like sound Healing.

☀️April 22-29, 2018 starts at $1395 all inclusive 8 days! Sign up www.alchemytours.com ☀️

WARNING
Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness.

If you know this is the year you want to make happiness the goal of all other goals then sign up for 8 days dedicated to teaching you practical ways to remove the obstacles to your Happiness. If you have any questions reach me at silvia@alchemytours.com anytime.

#alchemytours #spiritual #adventure #travel #soundhealing #growyourhappy #alchemyoflove #bali #yogaretreat
http://www.alchemytours.com

Timeout for Self Love

All I want for #Christmas is a Timeout for #SelfLove.

Always ask for what you want, the universe has a better chance of bringing you what you need and all the resources you require this way.

Don’t forget until December 31st you receive $600 OFF @alchemyofyoga RYT200 Hour #Yoga Teacher Training

APRIL 1-22, 2018 IN BEAUTIFUL BALI!
Guided by EMILY PERRY YOGA @emilyperryyoga and @inspiredyogagal #SilviaMordini
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April 1-22, 2018 (Limit 22 Trainees) Eden Estate Villas
Double Lodging: $3999 USD ($600 Early Bird Special: $3,399)
Single Lodging: $4299 USD ($600 Early Bird Special: $3,699)
Single Lodging + Private Pool: $4,899 USD ($600 Early Bird Special: $4,299)
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https://alchemyofyoga.com/bali/
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Details at link and all you need is a deposit to receive Christmas Savings 🙂 Questions? 206 886 5743 or emilyperryyoga@gmail.com

Expect Magic

About our Bali Yoga Teacher Training:

Expect magic! Most importantly, you will learn how to unblock the obstacles to your greatest happiness by tapping into your potential to love yourself more and live from the highest self. At the core of the @AlchemyofYoga philosophy is a sense of connection – to ourselves, to one another, to the environment, to live our mission to #TeachPeace. Starting today you have this extraordinary opportunity to inspire those around you as a Peace Leader, leading a Happiness Revolution and changing the world!
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Eden Estate #Ubud is our home while in #Bali for #AlchemyofYoga Teacher Training $500 OFF UNTIL NOV 30, 2017!

#yogateachertraining #bali #yogaschool #tribe #travel #adventure #loveyourself #magic #loveyourself #dreamscometrue #happiness #love #tribe #emilyperry
Bali

Alchemy of Yoga’s Heart Medicine Scholarship

Alchemy of Yoga is whole-heartedly devoted to the art of self-study. When a yogi feels called to step into the deeper world of self-study, we never wish for finances to impede this path.

A 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training requires a significant investment on several levels — not only the financial consideration, but also the commitment of time + resources.

The investment is in yourself and it yields transformation on the physical, energetic, mental, emotional, and spiritual planes.

Alchemy of Yoga is unique from other teacher training programs in that it goes way beyond mastering yoga poses. While you will learn a great deal about asana, it is truly a journey in self-discovery. The role of Silvia Mordini and the rest of the Alchemy team is to provide the inspiration into this self-inquiry and hold space for your growth in a way that is true to your authenticity. 

WHO CAN APPLY?

Students who commit to teaching yoga to underserved communities and people of all backgrounds, colors, religions, and orientations after they complete the Alchemy of Yoga Teacher Training.

HOW TO APPLY?

Email Silvia (silvia@alchemytours.com) and Ferrah (Ferrahchino@gmail.com) a detailed one-page letter about why yoga is important to you, why you want to become a yoga instructor, a detailed plan on how you plan to teach an underserved population (300-500 words max). Please include which training you’re planning to/ have applied for (location and year).  Key words to think about when writing your letter: fire, spirited, soulful, movement, inspiration, brave, teaching peace, artistic, experimental, pioneering, abundant, worldly, humanitarian, whole-hearted and passion.

REQUIRED ACTIVITY:

You are also required to create daily posts (blog, photos, or commentary) on your preferred social media platforms leading up to training and throughout training. One month prior to training, scholarship recipient should create daily posts about Alchemy of Yoga’s program and instructors. As we progress through training, awardee will be asked to document their training experience with written commentary and photos of activities. Each post should include Alchemy of Yoga tags (@alchemyofyoga @inspiredyogagal @emilyperryyoga #teachpeach #alchemyofyogaryt200 #alchemyofyoga).

After the completion of training, please send Ferrah (FerrahChino@gmail.com) an detailed explanation of your classes teaching underserved populations.

Scholarships vary from $500 – $1,000.

 

Awake Dreaming I’ll Meet You There

“You know that place between sleep and awake, that place where you still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you. That’s where I’ll be waiting.”
–J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
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The blue sky and perfect fluffy white clouds are a beautiful dream in your heart. The colors are so vibrant, whether they are the golden yellow rice ready to harvest or the bright green of the new rice, you feel like it’s all a lucid dream. Maybe you’re awake and maybe you’re still asleep.
This is where you’ll find me waiting in Bali.
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Sep 3-24, 2017 #AlchemyofYoga RYT200 Teacher Training
April 1-29, 2018 RYT200 Teacher Training & 4/23 #yogaretreat
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www.silviamordini.com
Lens #bali #passionpassport #indonesia #asia #travel #humblerice
Kubu Bali Baik Villa, Ubud.