Education

«Authentic Teaching» 100h (EN)

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. 

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.