Level 1 ThaiVedic Yoga Therapy Training
6 Day Immersion Course
Yoga Therapy, specialising in Meditation and Lifestyle
A system of healing that stands out amongst all bodywork and touch therapies, bringing together the best the world has to offer.
Whether you are a yogi looking to deepen your experience or a yoga teacher seeking to broaden your scope of practice, this course is suitable for participants of all levels. Evolve your mind-medicine skills under the guidance of ThaiVedic co-founder, Kimmana Nichols.
This course will empower you to develop your self-practice according to your Ayurvedic constitution and expand your teaching skills to offer effective 1:1 coaching to your students. It is accessible to those who have never studied Ayurveda, yet offers a revolutionary, easy-to-apply approach for the seasoned practitioners.
Course Objectives for this 6 Day Training
Advance your skills as a holistic therapist in an inspiring and enriching learning environment
Experience a transformative, spiritual and healing journey, enabling you to learn your individual nature and how to create a life of balance
Join our close family of worldwide graduates; a group of people you'll be able to grow with for years to come.
The emphasis of this Level 1 Training is on reawakening our intuition and ability to be guided by spirit. We focus on treating Vata, the source of almost all disease; through meditation, positive psychology, breath practices, and grounding asana. We will delve into:
Introduction to the Ayurvedic 5 Element System and how to apply the system for balancing lifestyle, diet and Yoga Therapy
How to define the strengths and weakness of each form of Yoga by its elemental dominance
Diagnose an individual’s state of dosha (disease tendency), and learn the techniques to best balance each dosha
How to assess and treat the Ayurvedic tri-gunas, known as tamas (stagnation and delusion), rajas (action and desire), and sattva (peace and harmony). How to integrate diets, lifestyle and yoga practices to promote sattva. When sattva dominates, our internal life compass returns to accuracy and self-healing becomes effortless
Meditations, breath practices, and asana to balance the three Ayurvedic disease tendencies
Experience yoga therapy for the feet, spine, hips, and legs
Accreditation
This training is recognised by the IPHM, (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine), the largest leading independent professional accreditation board worldwide, specialising in certifying alternative therapists, practitioners, healers, and training providers who practice holistic and alternative therapies.
This enables our graduates to receive insurance and practice in many countries around the globe.
Upon completing the course, you will be able to
Diagnose a person individually using Ayurvedic principles
Know which yoga techniques are more suited to yourself and your students
Treat psychological imbalances and inspire spiritual fulfilment through individualised meditations, pranayamas, and ThaiVedic life coaching
If you are a qualified asana yoga teacher, you will learn to use asana and movement therapies to help muscular and skeletal imbalances in the spine, hips and legs
Receive a certificate of completion from ThaiVedic Yoga which certifies students to share “ThaiVedic Inspired” meditations and lifestyle advice
Further embody and perfect your skills by taking part in the “Healers Evolution Program”, where you can receive guidance and feedback on your sessions and ability to use the ThaiVedic system. This can qualify you for the title of “ThaiVedic Meditation and Lifestyle Consultant” and a full Bronze Medallion ranking in the ThaiVedic Practitioner Directory
Personal Benefits
Deeply understand your body and heal long standing health issues
Learn your individual nature and how to create a life of balance
Release stress and trauma with customised daily yoga
Professional Benefits
Work in an industry that allows you to help others and travel the world
Know your clients instantly with the worlds best diagnostic system
Provide truly individualised sessions that people rave about
Become a qualified health professional that people can trust
Be part of an international community of ThaiVedic healers who support your growth and prosperity
Example Day
(Timings are approximate and subject to change if we feel the group dynamic will benefit.)
6:30am - Morning Yoga (optional, see retreat schedule)
8:30am - Community breakfast at the temple
9:15am - 12:15pm - Morning session (theory and practical), e.g.: Healing through oneness and using the gayatri mantra to awaken intuition and guidance. Triguna mind states and how they influence health and postural evolution.
12:30pm - Community lunch at Krishna village
1pm - 2:45pm - Free time to swim in rock pools, walk in nature or rest.
2:45pm - 5:45pm - Afternoon session (theory and practical), e.g.: Using the Ayurvedic 5 Elements to individualise asana and meditation. Introduction to the ThaiVedic meditation flowchart. Breath practices and mantras for mind medicine.
6pm - Community dinner at the temple
7:30pm - 8:30pm - Various classes offered by the community (optional)
On the first day of the course, we will be starting at 2:30pm. Please arrive as early as you need to settle in, have some time for yourself and arrive at our training space on time. On our final day, we finish at 12:30pm. You are welcome to stay for lunch before heading off.
Meet Your Facilitator, ThaiVedic Co-Founder Kimmana Nichols
Kimmana Nichols is recognised as a visionary in the field of holistic healing. Having taught his unique methodology in 17 countries, Kimmana's transformative curriculums have been translated into 7 languages, reflecting his commitment to sharing healing wisdom worldwide.
As a student, Kimmana’s advanced talent resulted in three Australian Naturopathic Collages inviting him to teach before he graduated. He has since trained globally with 46 of the worlds greatest and most renowned bodywork and health practitioners. This resulted in Kimmana developing the ThaiVedic System to fulfill his dream of helping people all over the world to rediscover health and vitality.
ThaiVedic Medicine shares the most useful parts of authentic and timeless healing traditions fused with highly effective modern therapies.
KIMMANA NICHOLS
What others have to say about Kimmana
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“If you are curious about how to maintain optimal physical health… or have a fascination in these traditions… then I’d highly recommend Kimmana’s trainings".
Kiera Louise Douglas
Zen Thai Shiatsu Therapist, Zen Thai Flow facilitator
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“There isn't much Kimmana doesn't know. Continually learning and refining, his exceptional workshops and classes are a product of his wide, in-depth and ever growing educational base. Kim’s expression and teachings have been a big inspiration for me."
Gwyn Williams
Founder of Zen Thai Shiatsu
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“I firmly believe that he will soon be seen as one of the greatest health and wellness luminaries of our generation".
Shy Sayar
Founder of TantraYayaYoga Movement
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Cost & Payment
Early Bird Deal: Save $240 if you book 8+ weeks in advance
The investment for this life changing, fully accredited course is $990 + accomodation (incl. 3x vegetarian meals/day). Please click the booking button with the date of your choice below. The pricing shown there includes the accommodation of your choice as well as the course fees.
Payments - We require a $600 deposit to hold your spot in the course. The full payment is due no later than 6 weeks prior to the start of your course. Please read our Terms and Conditions for more information.
Choose your course date and make your booking
On the first day of the course, we will be starting at 2:30pm. Please arrive as early as you need to settle in and arrive at our training space on time. For a relaxed experience, you have the option to add an extra night and simply enjoy the Krishna Farm, yoga classes and maybe a massage before the course begins. On our final day, we finish at 12:30pm. You are welcome to stay for lunch before heading off.
Accommodation
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
Delicious Vegetarian Meals
The Krishna Farm has been producing organic veggies since the 1980s and is well established to grow a variety of high-quality produce, free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. We grow as much of our own food as we can, and otherwise buy locally wherever possible.
All our food, whether served at the village is prasadam - sacred food prepared in a consciousness of loving service. Like in other cultures, we offer our food before we eat to say Grace and thank the Divine for the sun, the rain, and all the visible and invisible blessings necessary to co-create a delicious meal. Feel free to sing along with us, or just listen and enjoy…
About the Krishna Farm
Nestled in the foothills of the Wollumbin National Park in the heart of the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, the Hare Krishna Farm “New Govardhana” is a 1000 acre certified organic property with orchards, syntropic vegetable gardens, cows, horses, streams and swimming holes in abundance.
New Govardhana serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
