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The Sacred Fig 200 hour curriculum is designed to transform lives.&nbsp;

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This 7 night program covers approximately 50 hours of real life, in-person education. Plan on arriving at the retreat center by 3pm on July 2nd: our first session together is at 5pm on July 2nd. The program finishes after asana and breakfast on July 9th: check-out on July 9th at 10:30am. Please schedule your travel plans accordingly. Below is a typical schedule, which tends to vary slightly once we get going, according to the specific needs &amp; pace of each individual group. &nbsp;Regarding food: the menu items below are just to give you a general idea - we fly in a different private chef each year, and the menu changes depending on their personal style. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Meridian-based Yoga Asana, with Rose Erin Vaughan. 

Daily Quiz! After the quiz, there's just enough time to enjoy a dip in the freshwater lake before breakfast.  

Nourish.
Enjoy a healthy breakfast of living foods. Expect avocados, local fruits, vegan yogurt, homemade granola, homemade jam, fresh bread. Meals are vegan, and there's options for everyone. Food is often organic & local. Cocoon's roasts their own coffee & sources quality herbal teas.

Morning Session.
Topics vary each day - expect lectures on specific Meridians, with technique and hands-on practice, an intro to Trigger Point Theory, an exploration of healing techniques and tools such as GuaSha, Cupping, and Moxa.

Integrate.
Use this time to study, or enjoy a nap on a hammock.  

Afternoon Session.
We open each afternoon session with the Gayatri Mantra. Topics include further Meridian lectures, and Pranayama and Meridian Circuit Body Scans.

Official Meridian Yoga Therapy Sequence, with long holds.

Daily Schedule

The Sacred Fig 50 hour Trainings are intensive, modular programs designed to elevate + inform the next generation of leaders in the wellness space.&nbsp; Our 50 hour programming is divided into shorter modules, each with a unique focus + theme. Each module has a unique focus, led by world-renowned experts in their respective fields.The focus of this 50 hour module is Meridian Yoga Therapy. For this training we're thrilled to welcome Rose Erin Vaughan, founder of The Science of Self. This AADP (American Association of Drugless Practitioners) accredited course is a deep &amp; practical immersion into the human energetic &amp; physical anatomy leading to development of powerful skills and techniques for genuinely helping others.What is Meridian Yoga Therapy (MYT)? In modern times, much of our physical pain comes from problems in the mind and emotions. The ancient philosophies like Yoga and Chinese medicine are sophisticated systems that offer maps of the body, mind and soul, a different kind of anatomy that acknowledges the physical as well as the emotional. Even in modern culture, the heart is known not only as an organ that pumps the blood, but also as the source of love and compassion, connection to divine and other. The techniques of these two systems were designed as both physical medicine and tools for spiritual development. MYT is a modern synthesis of these two ancient systems. MYT techniques work in the same way that Yoga asana works - relying on the connection between the physical, emotional and spiritual. Like Yoga asana, MYT uses physical methods to Ease the flow of energy through the subtle channels and release muscle tension, joint pain, headaches, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, etc. Meridian Yoga Therapy is a healing modality that can be applied to self or others. This system is based on the 8-limbed Yogic principles and informed by the traditional Chinese Medicine meridian system of points and pathways. MYT techniques can be used within Yoga classes. It is our belief that in serving others, we can heal ourselves also. Graduates qualify for membership in American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). This program is not registered with the The Yoga Alliance.The MYT certification allows graduates to use the title Certified MYT Practitioner. These techniques can be used to inform the Yoga Practice for yourself and for your students. The MYT certification program does not provide graduates with a legal license to practice massage, bodywork, or acupressure.<a href="https://youtu.be/DjK2lZqQYLs">Watch this video</a> from a past Meridian Yoga Therapy Training to learn more!

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This rate is for a small single bed in a shared triple room, with two other people. En-suite bath.

Triple Room

This rate is for a small single bed in a shared double room, with one other person.  The bathroom is shared by two rooms, and is located in the hallway.

Double Room

This rate is for a small single bed in a shared double room, with one other person. En-suite bath.

This rate is for a one person in a private room. En-suite bath.

Single Room

A shared room for the duration of the course

Accomodations

3 farm-to-table vegetarian meals per day, for the duration of the course, including spring water, our very own farm-roasted coffee, and herbal teas

Food

Access to the entire 275 acre property, including lake, bicycles, animals, and wifi

Amenities

Cupping Kit, Moxa Kit, White Tiger Balm, Therapy BallsTuition for a total of 50 hours of Yoga Alliance education, including The Science of Self ManualAccess to online training materials

Tuition

World renowned faculty - Rose Erin is an expert in her field. Access to The Sacred Fig global community of yogis. Support &amp; mentorship from The Sacred Fig faculty, including post-training guidance Recognition as a graduate from The Sacred Fig &amp; Science of Self's Yoga Education Program. &nbsp;

Additional

<h2>About Portugal</h2>Portugal’s beauty is subtle and understated - the magic here is witnessed only when you slow down. Portugal's beauty is lived + experienced.The area were heading to is called Coastal Alentejo, and you probably haven't heard of it (that's a good thing). It's far removed from the coastal tourist culture of the rest of Europe. The beaches are windswept and untouched. As you move inland, golden rolling hillsides give way to a rugged coastline, traditional whitewashed villages, and enchanting medieval towns.Traditional farming here is a way of life. Cork production still continues. Even at our property, the eggs come from our chickens, the cheese from our neighbors sheep, and olives from an olive grower down the road. The birds here are magnificent, and the walking paths, like the Costa Vicentina, are world renowned.The world is (finally) catching on to Alentejo. Get there before it does.

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Portugal’s beauty is subtle and understated - the magic here is witnessed only when you slow down. Portugal's beauty is lived + experienced.

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<h2>Prerequisites</h2>A positive attitude. A sense of openness &amp; a desire to learn are truly the most important things you can bring to this training.Ability to communicate in English.

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<h2>The retreat center</h2>Cocoon is a 275 acre farm and dedicated retreat center on the Atlantic Coast of Portugal, offering inspiration + community for the modern traveller. It's also pure magic, where between the oversized hammocks and the freshwater lake, you'll start to lose track of time. The kind of place where each morning is a celebration, practicing under the canopy of old growth pines, but so is each evening, with incredible farm-to-table meals and elevated dinner conversation.Cocoon is situated on the breathtaking Atlantic coast of Portugal, near the charming fishing village of Vila Nova de Milfontes, in the Alentejo region, which is known for its long stretches of untouched coastline and charming white-washed villages. From Lisbon, its roughly two hours drive south, entirely dependent on how many espressos you’ve had. (from Faro, we’re slightly closer) The ocean, with bluffs, trails, and sandy coves, is a 10 minute drive away.Cocoon has 11 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The maximum capacity for this program is 25 students.There are two yoga shalas at Cocoon. The pine shala is nestled under the canopy of old growth pines, with the occasional sheep or goat roaming around nearby. The pine shala is especially dreamy in the later afternoons, as the sunlight sifts through the trees. The indoor shala is lightfilled and fresh, with high ceilings and traditional hand-made Santa Catarina tiles, which are a joy to practice on. We most often practice in the indoor shala.&nbsp;Expect three lovingly-prepared vegan meals each day. Strong coffee (which Cocoon roasts on site!) and herbal teas are available throughout the day. For breakfast, expect homemade granola, vegan yogurt, local honey, homemade jam, oats, fresh local fruit, and slow-rise breads. Lunch is typically lighter, like a bowl of ancient grains. Dinner is served family style, expect things like curry, beetroot hummus ancient grains, salads, and soups. Our menu is always changing, depending on what's available.The rooms are clean, bright, and simple. There's different options for different budgets. You'll have your own bed in either a shared double or triple room, your preference. You can have a room with an en-suite bathroom, or share a bathroom between two rooms.Check out <a href="https://youtu.be/D3uzU8-nBB8">this gorgeous 90 second video of Cocoon</a>, which was filmed during one of our past trainings!

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Cocoon Portugal Pine Shala

Cocoon Portugal Graduation

Cocoon Portugal Beach Fire

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Cocoon Breakfast

Cocoon Shala

Cocoon Lake Nap

Cocoon is a 275 acre farm and dedicated retreat center on the Atlantic Coast of Portugal, offering inspiration + community for the modern traveller.&nbsp;

This 7 night program covers approximately 50 hours of real life, in-person education.&nbsp;

Cocoon Portugal Yoga

This 50 hour Meridian Yoga Therapy Training with Rose Erin Vaughan is a deep &amp; practical immersion into the human energetic &amp; physical anatomy leading to development of powerful skills and techniques for genuinely helping others.

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Rose Erin Vaughan

Rose Erin is an Acupuncturist, Myofascial Therapist + Anatomy Specialist.  

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