100h “Authentic Teaching”
80h in-person / 20h home study @ The Farmhouse Resort, Smiling Gecko Project Cambodia
This Course is part of our 300h Yoga Teacher Training.
It can also be taken as a stand-alone course for continuing education or personal development.
Course Description
In Collaboration with Swiss NGO Smiling Gecko
Join us for a transformative 100-hour Yoga Teacher Training course, "Authentic Teaching," designed to deepen your yoga practice and teaching skills while fostering meaningful intercultural exchange. This unique training, in collaboration with Swiss NGO Smiling Gecko, offers the incredible opportunity to teach The Farmhouse staff and students, enabling you to connect with a diverse audience and build confidence in your teaching abilities.
As part of the training, you'll engage in a dynamic teaching exchange, collaborating with The Farmhouse staff yoga teachers. You'll assist each other, lead sessions, and offer feedback, supported by expert guidance from Bianca Sissing and Juan Carlos Russo.
In this immersive experience you will,
- Expand your practical teaching skills, from class management to creative lesson planning,
- Enhance your own practice through advanced asana labs, meditation and pranayama sessions and personal growth workshops.
- Gain valuable teaching experience in a cultural exchange
Whether you're a new teacher or seasoned practitioner, this course will empower you to teach with confidence, creativity, and cultural awareness. By the end of this program, you'll not only have honed your teaching skills but also gained a deeper understanding of yoga's global impact through intercultural connection.
Spaces are limited – embark on this life-changing journey today!
Smiling Gecko is a Swiss NGO dedicated to transforming lives in Cambodia through sustainable development projects such as The Farmhouse, The Gong, and an elementary school. Their flagship initiative focuses on empowering local communities by providing education, healthcare, and vocational training to marginalized populations. Through innovative programs, Smiling Gecko fosters economic independence and social inclusion, helping individuals escape the cycle of poverty. Their holistic approach builds lasting change, with a focus on self-sufficiency, skills development, and community resilience. By supporting Smiling Gecko, you are helping create a brighter, more hopeful future for those in need. For more information about Smiling Gecko and their projects go to LINK, or join our Information Evening.
Information Evening with Apéro at LIV lab, Thursday March 20th, 2025 at 6.00 PM
In Collaboration with Smiling Gecko NGO
Join us for an inspiring Information Evening where you'll discover everything you need to know about the Authentic Teaching 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training course. This event is the perfect opportunity to learn about our unique training program that combines deep yoga practice with intercultural exchange and hands-on teaching experience.
During the evening, we will introduce you to the course structure, including our immersive teaching exchange with The Farmhouse staff and students. You'll also hear firsthand from Alain about the powerful work of Smiling Gecko in Cambodia, and how this partnership creates lasting impact in local communities.
Whether you're interested in increasing your teaching skills or looking to deepen your own practice, this event will give you insight into how you can be part of something truly transformative for yourself and for others.
Register here for our Info Evening.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow – we look forward to seeing you there!
Special Gift Offer for all attendees at the Info Evening !
Course Details
2025 August 5 - 14 ... 10 days / 9 Nights
What and Why...
- Comprehensive learning manual
- Practical intercultural teaching exchange
- Advanced Asana labs
- Advanced Meditation, Pranayama, and Energetics Worshops, Prana Vayus, Kleshas, Chakras
- Personal Growth Workshops
- 1:1 mentoring for the duration of the course with Bianca Sissing and Juan Carlos Russo
- Certificate of completion ( YACEP ) recognized by Yoga Alliance International
.... and many fun surprises !
Accomodation Details, The Farmhouse Resort & Spa by Smiling Gecko
Experience luxury at Farmhouse Resort & Spa, nestled on the 150-hectare Smiling Gecko campus. Enjoy Khmer-style bungalows, farm-to-table dining, and an award-winning spa while supporting rural Cambodian development. Discover the heart of Cambodia, an award-winning retreat committed to making a difference. As a proud NGO project, we reinvest our profits into supporting the education of Cambodia's future leaders. By staying with us, you enjoy luxurious facilities while contributing to the growth and empowerment of the local community.
- Large and spacious rooms
- Breakfast and dinner for the duration of the course
- Full access to the indoor gym and 2 pools
- Tour of The Farmhouse sustainably projects
Investment
Double Room, Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner) + LIV lab Course CHF 3250 p.p.
Single Room, Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner) + LIV lab Course CHF 3970 p.p.
A large part of the proceeds go to the Smiling Gecko Cambodia Projects.
This course will take place with a minimum of 6 students.
Registration:
If you would like to register for this course please send us an email and we will get back to you with further information.
If you have any questions or are unsure if this training is for you please feel free to send us an email to hello@livlab.ch and we will be happy to assist you.
We are looking forwad to going on this journey with you!
Namaste and see you soon.
