Sākalya Tantra - Navakaraṇa Kyorei

A full immersion programme into Navakaraṇa holistic therapy in the most peaceful and magical island in Japan.

Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra focuses on the principle of the self-healing (svasthavṛtta) and study of a collection of sequences named Bheṣaja krama mālā (A collection of healing sequences). At the completion of this course graduates acquire full understanding of Navakaraṇa Tantra and all the essential knowledge for implementing in their life and teaching a variety of techniques, practices and lifestyle measures for holistic transformation.

23 April

Check-in

Opening Ceremony: Introduction & Saṃkalpa

24-26, 28-30 April & 2-4 May

Teacher Training

27 April, 1 & 5 May

Excursion

(Activities and schedule are merely suggestive and can change according to weather conditions for an optimal experience.)

6 April

Check-out

Kula Brunch

This is an experimental immersion programme for graduates. Those desire to join this course should bear in mind that throughout the training period, you will put aside professional and personal commitments and focus solely on the training. Students are also advised to adopt healthy sleeping habits and diet, which are essential parts of the training.

Eligibility

Level 1 graduate who have completed Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam “Grounding & Opening “and “Power & Control” and above can apply for this course.

Training & Lifestyle Regulations

Regulations will be applied without exception:

You must take a quick shower every morning before entering the śālā.
You must change clothes after practice.
You must bring your own wool blanket/mat, personal towel and exercise towel.
You must bring a laptop or tablet (if you do not have one you cannot participate in the training).
You must be punctual with training and break schedule.
Nobody is allowed to chat in the śālā besides the conversation led in the class.
All in silence and light off in all the rooms from 22:00 to 6:00 (including mobile and reading lights).
Consumption of alcohol and smoking are not allowed inside our premises.
You are requested to keep your room clean and keep silence in your room after 22:00.
No food is allowed inside the śālā.
The śalā is a silent room.
Participants are requested to avoid staying in the śālā (gathering, chatting) between 21:00 and 8:00.
By 8:30 you should be in the śāla ready for the training.

Yakushima (屋久島) is one of the Ōsumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Yakushima is a unique remnant of warm temperate ancient forest and natural World Heritage site since 1993.

Yakushima has been settled since at least the Jōmon period (BCE 縄文時代, Jōmon jidai 14,000–300 BCE). Yakushima contains one of the largest tracts of existing Nansei Islands subtropical evergreen forests, an endangered habitat ecoregion. The only large animals indigenous to the island are red-bottomed macaques (Yakushima macaque) and a variety of sika deer (yakushika). The Japanese raccoon dog is also a common animal, but is not native to the island. Japanese weasels (Mustela itatsi) may also be seen from time to time. The island is a spawning ground for migratory loggerhead turtles, and dolphins are to be found offshore. It has been recognised as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because they support populations of Japanese wood pigeons, Ryukyu green pigeons and Ryukyu robins.
Yakushima is famous for its lush vegetation and yakusugi (屋久杉) millenarian cedar tree. The best known single example of which is named the Jōmon Sugi (縄文杉), as its age is estimated to date to at least 2300 years ago. In addition, the island lists over 50 varieties of endemic flower, notably rhododendrons, and hundreds of rare endemic Bryophyta, as well as a number of endemic trees. In 1980, an area of 18,958 ha (46,850 acres) was designated a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve. In 1993, 10 hectares (25 acres) of wetland at Nagata-hama was designated a Ramsar Site. It is the largest nesting ground for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle in the North Pacific.

Weather
The weather on the island is unpredictable. It can be super hot and sunny for 7 days straight, we can get heavy rain, storms and windy for 7 days. It can also be sunny, rainy, windy, cloudy and clear sky with rainbows on the same day! Participants need to be able to adjust.

Environment

There is amazing nature on this special island, ocean, mountain hikes, hot-springs, waterfalls, forest moss and much more which we would not want to miss. We will arrange excursions according to weather conditions for you to have the best experience.

Access to Yakushima

You can reach Yakushima by airplane or by ferry. There are direct flights to Yakushima from Kagoshima (Kagoshima Airport), Fukuoka (Hakata Airport) and Osaka (Itami Airport).

An alternative option is to take the High Speed Ship Jetfoil operated by “Toppy” and “Rocket” from Kagoshima Port. Some jetfoil stops first at Tanegashima then Yakushima, another reaches directly Yakushima. Please be reminded to not get off at Tanegashima but at Yakushima. You can book jetfoil online or locally (if any empty seats are available). There are also ferries operating the same route but they take longer. The Hibiscus Ferry for instance operates overnight and arrives at Yakushima in the morning. This could be an option if you prefer to skip staying a night at Kagoshima. No reservations are required for the ferry. These are purchased locally.

What could be an economical option can turn into a more expensive one as if the weather is not optimal the ferry will be cancelled and you may end up paying a extra night in a hotel.

Weather condition is unpredictable on our rainforest island, flights and ferries may be cancelled. Consider extra time when you plan the itinerary. You need to arrive at Yakushima a day prior to the programme.

Our advice

The best route for reaching Yakushima from overseas is:

Fly to Kagoshima International Airport then take a walk of 3 minutes to the Kagoshima Domestic Airport, then fly directly to Yakushima Airport

Alternatively:

Fly to Osaka, Kansai International Airport; then take a bus transfer to Osaka Itami Domestic Airport (takes 50 minutes and costs about ¥2000) then fly directly to Yakushima Airport.

Our Food

All meals are plant-based without the use of garlic and onions served by Navakaraṇa Ryorī.

We use organic, seasonal and locally grown ingredients supporting local farmers and the environment.

Our talented Japanese culinary team will prepare a light breakfast, lunch and dinner with love each day. Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies or intolerance and mention the type of allergy or intolerance on the registration form when you confirm your payment.

Meals times, menus and dinning arrangements are designed thoughtfully and intentionally for an optimal holistic lifestyle and inspire you to develop healthy eating habits after the programme.

Guesthouse

Yakushima is a rural area. Participants will need to be open-minded and adjust to the simplistic lifestyle, frequent changing weather conditions and environment. You will be staying in a guesthouse located at the very south of Yakushima. You will clean your room and wash your own clothes at the coin-washing machine available in the guesthouse.

Accommodation

Twin-share

Is it possible to teach the Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra syllabus immediately after the training?

Yes, it is and we strongly recommend start teaching Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra immediately after completing the training otherwise you may forget many of the things you have learnt in the training. Learning Navakaraṇa required several skills which can be developed only with practical teaching experience. You will be guided on how to expand your offering to a more diverse customer base and how to best implement the curriculum into your studio schedule.

Due to some conditions, I can’t practice but I am interested in teaching and improving my teaching skills. Can I focus on hands-on adjustment and other teaching skills during the practice hours?

It might be possible, but you should request a permission from the faculty providing detailed explanation.

Can I join this training if I am pregnant or if have other health conditions?

You should check with your doctor and follow his/her advice. If your doctor considers you fit to join the training programme, you can register. In this case you have to inform us at the time of registration.

How many Navakaraṇa teacher training courses are there and what are their differences?

At the present we offer the following Teacher Training Courses:

Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam
Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra
Navakaraṇa Śikṣā Paddhati

In the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam Teacher Training Course you learn a collection of multilevel sequences (to maintaining fitness and improve wellbeing).

In the Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra Teacher Training Course you learn techniques for self-transformation through holistic lifestyle and the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Bheṣaja Krama Mālā (collection of restorative sequences and holistic therapies).

In Navakaraṇa Śikṣā Paddhati you learn teaching skills and choreography in full details.

There are curriculums which will be open in the future such as Prakṛṣṭa (advanced) and Mārgaṇa (creating one’s path).

Will I receive a certificate after the programme?

Students who have followed the code of conduct, study diligently and graduate successfully from the training will receive ATC Certificate on the closing day. Only teachers holding ATC Certificate (Authorised Training Course) are allowed to teach Navakaraṇa.

Can I ask for refund if the course is postponed or canceled?

If the event is postponed you hold the right to join the training on the rescheduled date or future trainings. In case the event is cancelled by The Teacher or The Company your deposit will be refunded subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.

What is included in the price I paid for the course?

The price of this TTC includes only:

course tuition
manual(s)
full-board accommodation
excursions
airport transfer

Tuition excludes all other costs including but not limited to travel, any inoculation and/or vaccination costs, visa applications and any insurance, including but not limited to travel and medical insurance, unless otherwise stated.