Level 1: Your Path
Realise your true individual path
Immersive in-person training course
Level 1: Your Path
Course Length: 4 months
Study Method: Immersive, In-person
Course Fees/ Investment: No monetary fee apply for this course. This course is offered with purity of purpose and free from any commercial intent. Please read more here.
Course Overview
This course introduces the pursuit of individual path through a yogic perspective. Students will develop knowledge on the history of Yoga, goal and practices of the traditional Astanga Yoga system. Students will also develop in their expression of moral and ethical principles with particular focus on austerity, independent study, study of the self, and selfless service.
In reference to practical developments, students will grow in their physical practices of yoga, breath work, and meditation. This course includes both theory and practical classes. Students are expected to engage in a daily yoga practice.
Course Details
Subjects:
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Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology)
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Ayurveda (Vedic Science of Health and Healing)
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Astanga Yoga & Meditation (Eight-Limb System of Yoga)
Core Subject: Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology)
Facilitator: Andre Melis (Vedic Education, Advanced Yoga, Astrology, etc.)
The essential aim of this course is to help uncover on a deeper level who we really are and what exactly we should be doing to live a happy and fulfilled life. In this regard certain principles and practices are universal. In other words, there are things we all need to learn and practice, but there is much in life that is specific to us as an individual. Therefore, a central part of the educational program will be an exploration of our personal identity and purpose through the paradigm of Jyotisha, or Vedic Astrology. Apart from learning the basic techniques and metaphysical wisdom underpinning this ancient science, we will discover much about our individual character and personality, our talents and abilities, our strengths and weaknesses, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. As a tool for self-discovery and as a means of personal orientation in life, Jyotisha is unsurpassed in its holistic complexity and in its power to penetrate and illuminate the story of our lives.
Meet the Faculty
Principal: Andre Melis (Vedic Education, Advanced Yoga, Astrology, etc.)
Educators
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Aithne Ngo (Ayurveda)
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Crystal and Christine Chu (Astanga Yoga & Meditation)
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Dean Boyle (Astanga Yoga & Meditation)
Course Coordinators
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Aithne Ngo
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Crystal Chu
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Christine Chu
Administration & Counselling
Malini Stultiens
Course Fees/ Investment
Course Fees/ Investment
There are no charges for attending Govinda Valley Ashram & Yoga School courses. Our education is given freely on a scholarship basis; this includes free food and accommodation. Our only request is that all students make a sincere committment to their studies, personal growth, service and yoga practice.
To allow the scholarship nature of our courses, all students offer their support through 4hours of service daily in the runnings and maintenance of the ashram.
The only financial request is a $150aud student bond which will be returned to the student upon course completion.
Please read more about the student bond in the Student Manual here.
Apply to Study
Ideal Applicant
Committed to staying a minimum of 4 months.
Genuinely enthusiastic about the opportunity to listen and learn, practice, and transform.
Keen to learn new skills as part of a daily practice in yoga, self-
development, and community engagement.
Serious about improving health and wellbeing - physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Prepared to observe the yogic rules and regulations for the duration of their stay, especially in regard to drugs, alcohol, and casual relationships.
Committed to practicing a minimum of 28 hours of seva (selfless service) each week
No previous yoga knowledge or practice required
What our students are saying
"I will cherish this chapter of my life."
Jade Barclay, 2018
"Doing so can have some profound positive impact on your consciousness, mind and body. Leaving you with more room within yourself to show up as the best version of you in every moment."
Ruby C, 2022
"I feel more clear-headed and purpose-driven than I’ve ever been.
Govinda Valley helped me find myself – the “me” that was always there but had gotten a little lost along the way – and for that, I’ll be forever grateful."
Jade Chen, 2018