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ASHTANGA ALCHEMY-SOUND & SOUL 100-hour immersion in two 4-day modules · Vida Haus, Suffolk
TINA PASHUMATI JAMES
assisted by Bilyana Prema, BOOK HERE

ASHTANGA ALCHEMY - SOUND & SOUL

Ashtanga & Shantiseva | Breathwork | Meditation | Bhakti | Freedom Yoga

Ashtanga Alchemy – Sound and Soul brings together the discipline of Ashtanga yoga and the gentleness of restorative practice, held within the healing power of sound. Over two four-day modules, you will move, breathe, rest, chant and listen, and discover how steadiness (sthira) and ease (sukha) can live side by side.

The program is open to all students. Each module can be taken as a stand-alone immersion, and together they offer 100 hours that can be added to a 100-hour or 200-hour teacher training, or serve as your first step into yoga as a way of life.

The emphasis is on thoughtful, safe and compassionate practice and teaching, with props, the Yoga Wall and sound used as tools for support rather than forcing the body into a posture.

Program Summary

January Module: Ashtanga, Mantra & Sound

Rest · Resonance · Renewal
15th – 18th January 2027, 4 days
Vida Haus, Suffolk
45 hours of teaching and practice + 5 hours homework = 50 hours
Focus: Ashtanga, kriyas, yoga therapy, mantra and sound healing

July Module: Nada Shakti Sacred Pause

The power of sacred sound
8th – 11th July 2027, 4 days
Vida Haus, Suffolk
45 hours of teaching and practice + 5 hours homework = 50 hours
Focus: Ashtanga, yoga therapy, kriyas, Yoga Wall, mantra and sound healing

Total across both modules: 90 hours of teaching and practice + 10 hours homework = 100 hours.

What you will explore: Restorative Yoga · Yoga Therapy · Yoga Wall · Ashtanga · Meditation · Mantra · Sutras · Kriyas · Sound Healing

Why Choose Vida Haus?

If you are looking for the best yoga teacher training in the UK, Vida Haus offers a unique balance of tradition, immersion, and modern teaching practices.

Here’s why our program stands out:

Learn from Tina Pashumati James, Senior Ashtanga & Jivamukti teacher with 40+ years’ experience, assisted by Billy Prema.
Gain International Yoga Alliance Certification – recognised worldwide & Shantiseva Yoga Training School
Small groups with an international mix of students for deeper connection.
Plant-based meals, eco-conscious practices, and wellness-focused lifestyle.
Blend of ancient yogic traditions and modern teaching methodologies.
Conveniently located close to London, in an idyllic countryside setting

Who It's For

Ashtanga Alchemy – Sound and Soul is open to all students: those building towards a 100-hour or 200-hour teacher training, and anyone who wants to begin, or return to, yoga as a way of life.

Investment

Early Bird (until November 30th): £1,500 (payment plans are available) THIS price is for the full 100HR training, you can also book just Module 1 or Module 2 which are individually priced at early bird £750
Full Price after November 30th: £1,700 (Module 1 full price after November 30th is £850)
Accommodation can be booked - please ask HERE

Payment Options please read the full terms and conditions HERE.

All prices in GBP.
Non-refundable once booked. In case of government closure, credit valid for 12 months will be issued.
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4-Day Training Schedule JANUARY

Module One: Ashtanga, Mantra & Sound

Ashtanga · Kriyas · Yoga Therapy · Mantra · Sound Healing

15th – 18th January 2027 · Vida Haus, Suffolk

A four-day immersion that balances the physical intensity of Ashtanga yoga with modifications, cleansing kriyas, therapeutic work, sound healing and mantra chanting for a well-rounded, immersive experience. It offers 45 hours of teaching and practice, plus 5 hours of homework to complete before you arrive.

Day 1 — Foundation & Awakening

Establish the foundations of the practice and begin to awaken breath, voice and body.

6:00–7:00 Breakfast
7:00–8:00 Morning mantra and pranayama (breathwork)
8:00–9:30 Ashtanga Primary Series practice
9:30–10:15 Sound therapy session
10:15–11:15 Kriyas for detoxification
11:15–12:15 Rest and light meditation
12:15–1:15 Lunch
1:15–2:15 Therapeutic yoga and body alignment sequencing
2:15–3:15 Chanting and mantra meditation
3:15–4:15 Ashtanga guided practice (focus on breath and movement), with assists
4:15–5:30 Sound healing and deep relaxation
5:30–7:30 Evening satsang: kirtan and sound circle

Day 2 — Deepening & Cleansing

Deepen the practice with cleansing, voice work and individual focus.

6:00–7:00 Breakfast
7:00–8:00 Mantra chanting and vibrational practice
8:00–9:30 Ashtanga Intermediate Series or modified Primary
9:30–10:15 Therapeutic kriyas (with a focus on detox)
10:15–11:15 Sound, mantra and meditation
11:15–12:15 Rest and integrative Yoga Nidra
12:15–1:15 Lunch
1:15–2:45 Yoga therapy: individual body focus
2:45–3:45 Mantra and breathwork practice
3:45–4:45 Yoga Wall integration and strengthening
4:45–6:00 Voice techniques: sound deep dive
6:00–7:30 Evening sound bath and Yoga Nidra

Day 3 — Transformation & Strength

Build strength and balance energy through practice, therapy and sound.

6:00–7:00 Breakfast
7:00–8:00 Sound meditation and mantra invocation
8:00–10:00 Ashtanga mixed practice or Empowered Flow
10:00–11:00 Therapeutic kriyas for energy balancing
11:00–12:00 Restorative yoga and meditation
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00–3:00 Yoga therapy: mental and emotional focus
3:00–4:15 Mantra chanting and breath awareness
4:15–5:30 Sound healing and chakra balancing
5:30–7:30 Evening candlelit mantra and kirtan circle

Day 4 — Integration & Bliss

Bring the week together in a balanced practice and a closing ceremony.

6:00–7:00 Breakfast
7:00–8:00 Morning mantra and pranayama
8:00–10:00 Full Ashtanga practice (balanced flow)
10:00–11:00 Kriyas for final detox and grounding
11:00–12:00 Deep relaxation and meditation
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00–2:15 Integration movement and therapy
2:15–3:30 Mantra and sound collective practice
3:30–4:30 Personal integration, reflection and circle chanting
4:30–6:30 Closing ceremony: sharing and sound healing

Homework (5 hours, included in the 50-hour module)

The philosophy of Ashtanga (1 hr). Study the eight limbs of yoga from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: yama and niyama, asana and pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. Reflection: how can the eight limbs guide your daily life beyond the yoga mat?
Ashtanga practice and observation (1.5 hrs). Explore the structure of the Primary Series, including Surya Namaskar A and B, standing postures, seated postures and closing sequences. Observe the relationship between breath, movement and drishti, practise within your own comfortable range, and record observations about energy, focus and breath.
Breathwork and meditation (45 min). Explore gentle, comfortable breathing followed by seated meditation. Observe the quality of the breath and the effects of stillness on the mind. Written task: a short meditation reflection.
Mantra, sound and Sanskrit (45 min). Research and listen to one traditional mantra, such as Om or the Ashtanga opening mantra. Explore its meaning and pronunciation, notice vibration and resonance, and reflect on how sound influences concentration.
Written reflection and integration (1 hr). Prepare a one-page reflection on: What does Ashtanga mean to me? How do breath and movement work together? How can yoga become a therapeutic and mindful practice? What do I hope to deepen through this training?

Submission: written reflections on the eight limbs · personal practice notes · one mantra study · a one-page integration reflection.

4-Day Training Schedule JULY

Module Two: Nada Shakti Sacred Pause

The Art of Surrender

Rest • Resonance • Renewal

8th – 11th July 2027 · Vida Haus, Suffolk

Nada Shakti Sacred Pause takes its name from nada (sound) and shakti (energy, power): a spiritual, resonant name inspired by the power of sacred sound. This four-day immersion in traditional restorative yoga, the Yoga Wall, yoga therapy, sound, mantra, sutras, kriyas and meditation offers 45 hours of teaching and practice, plus 5 hours of homework to complete before you arrive.

Day 1 — Grounding & Foundations

Arrive in the body, connect with breath and establish intention.

6:30–8:30 Practice: breath, Surya Namaskar and foundations; Tina's restorative
8:30–9:00 Breakfast
9:00–10:30 Yoga philosophy: the eight limbs and the Yoga Sutras
10:30–10:45 Tea break
10:45–12:00 Alignment and modifications
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00–2:15 Restorative yoga: props, supported postures and relaxation; assisting in Yoga Wall class
2:15–3:30 Pranayama and meditation
3:30–4:45 Mantra foundations, pronunciation and meaning
4:45–6:30 Evening Yoga Wall practice and supported relaxation
6:30–7:30 Integration, journaling and closing circle

Day 2 — The Alchemy of Breath & Movement

Explore the relationship between breath and movement, and what silence, longer holds and patience can teach.

6:30–8:30 Ashtanga practice: seated postures
8:30–9:00 Breakfast
9:00–10:45 Vinyasa, breath, bandha and drishti; sun salutations
10:45–11:00 Tea break
11:00–12:30 Yoga therapy principles and accessible adaptations
12:30–1:30 Lunch
1:30–2:45 Restorative sequencing and hands-on prop workshops
2:45–4:00 Kriyas: traditional cleansing practices and safety
4:00–5:15 Mantra practice and introduction to chanting
5:15–6:30 Sound meditation and reflection
6:30–7:30 Evening practice: supported rest, silence and sound

Day 3 — Sound, Stillness & Restoration

Deepen listening, relaxation and meditative awareness.

6:30–8:00 Slow, beautifully inspired Ashtanga morning practice
8:00–8:30 Breakfast
8:30–10:15 Restorative yoga: longer supported sequences
10:15–10:30 Tea break
10:30–12:00 Nada yoga, mantra and the philosophy of sound
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00–2:30 Yoga Wall, Nidra and guided meditation
2:30–4:00 Sound healing: singing voice training, resonance and listening
4:00–5:30 Sutra study and contemplative inquiry
5:30–6:30 Evening sound bath and restorative rest
6:30–7:30 Group reflection and integration

Day 4 — Integration & Embodied Wisdom

Bring the practices together and develop confidence in personal practice and teaching.

6:30–8:30 Integrated Bear Class and mindful movement practice
8:30–9:00 Breakfast
9:00–10:45 Designing a balanced yoga session
10:45–11:00 Tea break
11:00–12:30 Small-group practice: mantra, meditation and restorative sequences
12:30–1:30 Lunch
1:30–2:45 Yoga philosophy: applying the teachings in daily life
2:45–4:15 Final restorative practice with mantra and sound chakra support
4:15–5:15 Personal integration, reflection, circle chanting and recitation
5:15–7:30 Closing Arati ceremony and group circle

Homework (5 hours, included in the 50-hour module)

Yoga philosophy and restorative practice (1 hr). Study the Yoga Sutras and the principles of sthira (steadiness) and sukha (ease). Reflect on how rest, non-harming (ahimsa) and mindful awareness support therapeutic yoga. Written task: one page on the role of rest in yoga therapy.
Yoga Wall anatomy and safety (1 hr). Explore spinal alignment, shoulder mobility, hip positioning, traction and the effects of gravity in supported postures. Written task: identify five safety considerations when working with wall ropes, props and supported inversions.
Personal restorative practice (1 hr). Practise a gentle 30–40-minute sequence using bolsters, blankets and the Yoga Wall if available, with supported rest, comfortable breathing and a period of stillness. Written task: record your physical sensations, breath, mental state and any changes you noticed.
Therapeutic sequencing and observation (1 hr). Design a 20-minute restorative sequence for a person experiencing general stress or fatigue. Written task: submit your sequence with teaching cues and contraindications to consider.
Breathwork, mantra and integration (1 hr). Research gentle pranayama, mantra and the use of sound in relaxation, and explore how silence and sound can support a restorative session without forcing the breath or overstimulating the student. Written task: prepare a five-minute relaxation practice with an optional mantra or sound element.

Bring to the immersion: a one-page philosophy reflection · five Yoga Wall safety considerations · a personal practice journal · a written 20-minute restorative sequence · a five-minute guided relaxation.

About Your Facilitator

Tina Pashumati James – Former mountaineer and ski patroller turned senior yoga teacher, Tina brings decades of experience in Ashtanga, Jivamukti, Bhakti, and Nada Yoga. She is an advocate for eco-conscious living, plant-based diets, cancer recovery support, and mental health. Tina is an environmental and animal rights activist, blending yoga with activism and ceremony.

Assistant: Billy Prema - one of Tina’s brightest lights, has spent over 16 years under her guidance with thousands of hours of yoga training and immersion. Encouraged by Tina, she also studied with Manju Jois and Danny Paradise, traveling many times to India to deepen her practice alongside Tina to study at the source.

Billy has since opened her own school Vida Haus, here in Suffolk, rooted in the traditions of Shantiseva and Ashtanga. As Manju Jois says, “freedom yoga & a stress-free shala". Billy carries this wisdom forward, creating a soulful, community-centered space

ABOUT TINA PASHUMATI JAMES

Tina Pashumati is based at the Loka Yoga School online in Whistler, and has been in Canada since 2004. She is a world-renowned yoga and integrated indigenous ceremonial Bhakti teacher, and is senior teacher in the Jivamukti method and authorized Ashtanga teacher by Manju Jois and shri K Pattabhi Jois.
She created her own Shantiseva life programs to feature reconciliation with local indigenous Elders and incorporate the sacred ceremony into the lives of her students.
She Facilitates her own Loka Life Teacher Trainings, and has taken many Shantiseva Certified Teachers through one-on-one apprenticeships working towards their 800 hour and 1000 hour certifications.
The 'Awake in the Wild' meditation online program is her signature program for mental health.
Pashumati is known for her vigorous Vinyasa sequencing, and her strong connection with the indigenous culture and their ceremonial teachings. She loves sharing philosophical teachings of yoga and believes Asana and Pranayama breath is the bridge.

She is always paying special attention to environmental issues, animal activism and mental health; 'all this must end', she says, 'we must commit to stand together'.

Working in nature with fungi for cancer remedies, turkey tail mushrooms and lion's mane, she says we treat the whole body, We work with mental, physical, emotional and Spiritual. Tina has been teaching for almost 40 years now and practicing since she was 14 years old. Yoga is her life.

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“Love is divine. Love is nectar. Love is the greatest power on earth. Love alone can transform the world. Love alone can bring peace on this earth. Love alone can conquer hearts of others.” Swami Sivananda in “Bliss Divine”

ASHTANGA ALCHEMY-SOUND & SOUL 100-hour immersion in two 4-day modules · Vida Haus, Suffolk TINA PASHUMATI JAMES assisted by Bilyana Prema, BOOK HERE