Do you love Inside Flow? Do you want to learn how to share this practice with your students? Or do you already teach Inside Flow and want to refine your teaching skills and understanding of the practice?

This 50-hour Inside Flow teacher training program with Ami Norton – held at the beautiful Four Trees in Portugal – will give you the skills and knowledge you need to create magical Inside Flow experiences. In a small group of max. 10 participants, you’ll learn the theory and methods behind Inside Flow, create group flows, receive individual feedback, and of course practice, lots of great Inside Flows. Between training sessions, you can explore the landscape around Four Trees, take a dip in the pool, chill in a hammock or even take a plunge in the ice bath ;) The perfect mix – a yoga teacher training with a retreat feeling.

What is Inside Flow?

Vibrant, moving, graceful. Inside Flow is a vinyasa flow choreography that is taught on beat to the music and tailored to a specific song. But there is so much more to it than that! This harmonious symbiosis of fluid movement, conscious breath, and expression and emotion helps you to feel truly connected to yourself and your inner world.   

Inside Flow Training – Content

1 . Connection between breath and movement in Vinyasa Flow 

You will learn how to bring your breath and movement together in harmony in vinyasa flow. Graceful, honey-like movements combined with steady, even breath will allow you to dive deeper into your flow practice and tap into your true physical and emotional strength. You will also learn how to pass this on to your students for an optimal Inside Flow experience.

2. Music Theory & Teaching On Beat

You will learn how to analyze songs for your Inside Flow classes – “where is the verse?” “How long is the chorus?” “How many breaths make up the bridge?” We will take a close look at how to count the beats, create harmonious playlists, and use music in the room. 

3. Creative Flow Creation – Flow Factory

How is an Inside Flow created? Which asanas make sense in which order? How do you make your transitions smoother? How is an Inside Flow structured? We will look at these questions and more, creating flows in groups. You will learn how to express yourself using Inside Flow with space for creativity within a clearly defined structure. 

4. Sequencing – Class Structure

Once you’ve learned to teach on beat and how Inside Flows are structured, you’ll learn how to teach these flows to your students and how to plan and structure your Inside Flow classes. We will look at different ways to break down your sequences, which order to teach them, and how to support your students when learning how to move on beat to the music. Using the systems and didactic methods we learn here, you’ll not only create great Inside Flow classes but also transform your other yoga classes too. 

5. Playlist and Storytelling 

Emotion plays a key role in Inside Flow. On the one hand, you’ll learn how to use music to create specific emotional energy in the room. On the other, we’ll look at ways to incorporate emotional themes into your Inside Flow classes to pick up your students on all levels. This is where breath, movement, and music come together to create a practice for body, mind, and soul. 

Certification and Licencing

The Inside Flow teacher training is internationally recognized and complies with American Yoga Alliance (AYA) guidelines. Once you have completed the teacher training and passed your exam, you will receive your Inside Flow certificate. 

Please note: Inside Flow is a registered trademark. Those who teach Inside Flow are required to register on insideflow.com and pay an annual licensing fee.

Requirements

To take part in this teacher training, you should have completed your 200-hour yoga teacher training. In individual cases, you can also take part based on experience as a group fitness trainer. However, the Inside Flow teacher training does not include detailed consideration of asana alignment, so a general knowledge of yoga is required. A strong vinyasa practice, understanding of and passion for music, and of course, creativity is beneficial.  

Training Schedule

21.04.2023 – Arrival Day with Welcome Flow in the evening

22.-28.04.2023 – Training Days – Example program (subject to changes depending on weather etc.)

8:30-10:00 – Morning Practice

10:00-11:00 – Breakfast

11:00-13:30 – Theory / Group work

13:30-15:30 – Lunch break/Siesta

15:30-17:00 – Theory / Group work / Evening Practice

19:00 – Dinner

(Training sessions will be held on the yoga terrace and in the Four Trees gym)

29.04.2023 – Departure Day – Breakfast & Goodbyes

About Ami 

Ami first came to the mat in 2006 during her first year at university in England, and yoga has been a constant in her life ever since. After moving to Frankfurt from London, she decided to complete her yoga teacher training at Inside Yoga. Her advanced training followed with modules in Inside Flow, Yin Yoga, Personal Training, and Chromatic Yoga. She is now a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 teacher and Inside Flow Senior Teacher. Ami teaches regular classes in Frankfurt, workshops, and events across Europe and Asia, and shares her classes on TINT Yoga. She has been training yoga teachers in both Inside Flow and 200-hour basis trainings since 2019 and has shared her passion for teaching with trainings in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Student experiences with Ami

“My first experience with Ami as a teacher trainer was during my 200-hour training, and I knew right then – I wanted to do my Inside Flow teacher training with Ami too. She is a very competent teacher, who conveys her knowledge in a structured and comprehensible way. And on top, Ami is empathetic and warm, which made my Inside Flow training an absolute highlight. Thank you for everything, Ami!”  – Andrea

“I outgrew myself during the teacher training with Ami! From the very start, Ami encouraged us to come out of our comfort zone. Her very well-structured manner made it easy for me to understand the fundamental principles of Inside Flow. We learned wonderful flows, created our own, and had plenty of time for questions and group discussion. I’m so thankful for this time and can’t wait to learn from Ami again soon in my next workshop with her.”  Franzi

How much does the training cost?

1670€

What's included?

• 50-hour, American Yoga Alliance Certified, Inside Flow Teacher Training with Ami Norton (exam on final day)

• 50 Inside Flow TRCs (training credits)

• Individual feedback meeting at the end of the week

• 8 nights accommodation in a double/twin room or 4-bed room with individual sleep cocoons

• Breakfast, light lunch & dinner

• Water, tea & fruit during the day (Four Trees is alcohol-free)

• Yoga mats (you’ll have your own Manduka mat for the duration of your stay) & props

• Transfer (by Four Trees) to the accommodation from Funcheira or Ourique train/bus stations

Where is Four Trees?

To reach the beautiful Four Trees Farm, you can fly to Faro (then get a direct transfer for a fee or take the bus to Ourique) or Lisbon (then take a direct train to Funcheira). The transfer from Funcheira/Ourique to Four Trees is included in the training price. You’ll also get more travel recommendations when you book :) Note: If you would like to come to Four Trees earlier or stay a little longer, simply send an email to Four Trees; they can usually accommodate this. Find out more about Four Trees here.

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Registration
Please register for the training via email to namaste@aminorton.yoga before contacting Four Trees. This teacher training is currently fully booked but please send me an email (via the button below) if you’re interested and I’ll add you to the waiting list.