A Jungle Immersion in the Amazon

Immerse yourself in a transformative yoga journey deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. By Vincent Roy

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For those seeking a transformative immersion into the world of yoga that not only deepens your practice but also nurtures your soul, Moksha Yoga Amazonica offers an unparalleled opportunity. Surrounded by the Peruvian jungle, its two-week intensive 200-hour yoga teacher training with pre-arrival online modules lets you deeply engage in yoga teachings, invigorated by the energy of one of the world's most vibrant ecosystems. While longer trainings spread out over several months may seem appealing for their convenience, there are distinct advantages to the intensive nature of a two-week residential programme.

By dedicating two weeks in Peru solely to your yoga studies, you can completely disconnect from the distractions of daily life and surrender yourself entirely to the journey of self-discovery. And while typical three-week trainings offer weekends off, Moksha Yoga Amazonica’s 14 consecutive days allow you to fully delve into the practices without a single day disconnecting from the journey.

The residential format also fosters a powerful sense of community. Living, practicing and learning together around the clock, you will forge bonds with your fellow students that transcend the typical student-teacher relationship. These connections cultivate an environment of mutual support, vulnerability and trust that allows for true openings and transformation while providing a safe container to peel back layers alongside your soul tribe.

But your journey begins well before setting foot in Peru through Moksha's online pre-arrival module. From the moment you begin the pre-recorded lectures, written and practical assignments, you'll start integrating the teachings into your daily life. This lays the foundation for your in-person immersion while connecting you to your class cohort before arriving in Peru via the community forum.

Then, as you step onto the soil of the breathtaking Amazon rainforest, the path deepens. Every day begins with pranayama, meditation and a Vinyasa practice bathed in sun as the jungle awakens with its tranquil morning sounds. Monkeys, hummingbirds and towering trees surround you as you breathe into each asana. As dusk falls, you'll restore with gentle Yin under the soothing blanket of the jungle’s nighttime rhythms. Enjoy deepening your practice without modern-day distractions.

The immersion continues beyond the mat with experiential excursions to native communities where you’ll put into practice what you’ll learn in class. This allows you to embody yoga's sacred roots, experiencing its connectedness to all life.

Upon returning home, you’ll carry unparalleled personal insights and teachings, and your evolution continues through the school’s post-departure integration module. You'll reflect on your experiences, assess your new daily habits, commit to embodying your practice in daily life and remain connected to your Amazon family.

More than just a teacher training, Moksha's YTT is an invitation to shed inauthentic layers and rediscover your authentic self. As you immerse into the primal rhythms of the rainforest, you'll undergo a profound spiritual remembering — realigning with the intrinsic harmony and wholeness within and around you.

Vincent Roy is founder of Moksha Yoga Amazónica (mokshayogaamazonica.com)