Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra

Holistic Self-transformation Method
Teacher Training Retreat
in Japan
with Dario Calvaruso

Course Description

Location and accomodation

Schedule

Tuitions and Registration

Food and Accomodation

Terms and Conditions

Sākalya Tantra Teacher Training in Japan

A full-immersion programme into Navakaraṇa holistic practice and therapy with Dario Calvaruso

Faculty

Dario Calvaruso (read brief)

Eligibility

Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa graduates who have completed Module 1 and Module 2 can register to this course. This course has limited spots. Registration is complete upon reciept of full payment. If you have any questions you can send in your enquires.

Programme

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.

Daily schedule

8:30 – 10:30 (training)

10:30 light breakfast

11:00- 12:30 (training)

12:30 – 13:30 lunch break

13:30 – 16:30 (training)

16:30 herbal infusion break

17:00 – 18:30 (training)

19:00 – 20:00 (dinner)

20:00 – 21:00 (freetime / kula sharing)

Post training follow-up

After the training you can follow up with Dario on how to incorporate Sākalya Tantra curriculum in your studio.

Course objectives

Sākalya Tantra course is a post-graduate curriculum to Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam. The objective of this course is to provide Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa teachers the theories, methodologies and techniques to implement into their personal lives, teaching and studio curriculum the holistic aspects of Navakaraṇa method.

This syllabus covers synergistically the fundamental principles of 5-element holistic lifestyle, active cleanses, bodywork manipulation, seated movement therapy, technique of emotional catharsis, self psycho-analysis therapy, mindfulness techniques, relaxation and sound-therapy. At the competition of this course navakaraṇa teachers will be able to teach holistic therapy one-to-one and group classes and extend the reach to new clienteles in their own respective studios.

This course is designed in a retreat format for participants to experience organic rural lifestyle, interrelate with people of different cultures, adventure in nature excursions and experiment minimalist and spartan living as an integral part of the training.

Syllabus

During this course the participants will learn:

fundamental principles of 5-element holistic lifestyle
active cleanses
bodywork manipulation
seated movement therapy
technique of emotional catharsis
self psycho-analysis therapy
concentration techniques
relaxation /sound-therapy

Certification

Upon competition of the course you will receive Sākalya Tantra Certificate of graduation. Only graduates holding Sākalya Tantra Certificate are authorised to teach this curriculum.

Location

Location (quot. from wikipedia)

The course takes place in Yakushima (屋久島); 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.[9]
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.

Venue

Guesthouse

Yakushima is a rural area and there is no luxury here. Participants will need to be open-minded and adjust to the simplistic lifestyle, frequent change of weather conditions and environment. You will stay in a traditional Japanese guesthouse located at the very south of Yakushima. The guesthouse is adjacent to Navakaraṇa Āśrama. You will clean your room and wash your own clothes at the coin-washing machine available in the guesthouse.

Weather
The weather on the island is unpredictable. It can be super hot and sunny for 12 days straight, we can get heavy rain, storms and wind for 12 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.

Accommodation
The accommodation is simple and spartan. There are six small rooms that can be shared by a maximum of two people. The rooms are of two types (a) tatami room with futon and (b) room with bunk beds, room allocation is on a “first come first served” basis.

Environment
There is amazing nature here: ocean, mountain hikes, hot springs, waterfalls, forest moss and much more which we do not want to miss. We will have indoor training but also excursions according to weather conditions.

Navakaraṇa Āśrama, Yakushima Japan.

An hermitage for self-transformation and experimental ground for organic holistic eco-living.

Guesthouse

Guesthouse: dinning hall, tatami room, bunk beds room, library / wifi lounge.

How to get there

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). Alternative option is to take High Speed Ship Jetfoil operated by “Toppy” and “Rocket”. Some jetfoil stops first at Tanegashima then Yakushima, another reaches directly Yakushima. Please be reminded to get off at Tanegashima. 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 over night 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 purchase locally only.

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

Our advice

The best route to reach Yakushima from overseas is flying to Osaka, Kansai International Airport then take a bus transfer to Osaka, Itami Domestic Ariport, and finally flying directly to Yakushima Airport.

Schedule

Guesthouse check-in

24 March 2024 after 12:00 PM

Suggestive programme

25th March 2024 (excursion / option II for check-in)

26th, 27th, 28th March 2024 (indoor training)

29th March 2024 (excursion / outdoor training)

30th, 31st March, 1st April (indoor training)

2nd (excursion / outdoor training)

3rd, 4th, 5th April 2024 (indoor training)

Note:

Guesthouse check-in and check-out dates and time are final. Training schedule is tentative and may change according to weather condition to optimise your excursion experience.

Guesthouse check-out

6th April 2024 before 12:00 PM

Language

This training is conducted in English.

Venue

Navakaraṇa Āśrama and adjacent guesthouse.

Location

Yakushima, Japan

Tuitions and registration

This tuition applies only for Sākalya Tantra Teacher Training Retreat in Yakushima, Japan. Vegan meals and accommodation are included in the price.

Tuition

HK$ 24,300

All prices are in Hong Kong Dollar. Please check the currency exchange rate for conversions to your local currency.

Registration

Send your request to events@navakarana.com

Our food

All meals are plant-based without the use of garlic and onions served by Navakaraṇa Kitchen.We use organic, seasonal and locally grown ingredients supporting local farmers and the environment. Our two talented Japanese chefs, Yui and Yoshiko 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 / intolerance on the registration form when you confirm your payment.

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

If you have food allergies or intolerances let us know as you apply.

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