It can be quite daunting, leaving home, for several weeks, venturing to a faraway land. It goes without saying; relevant clothing, your passport and personal items are required, when preparing for a 200-hour teacher-training programme in Bali, but what else?
Samasthala Yoga have provided a list of essentials when embarking upon this wonderful journey.
1. YOGA MAT
Generally, yoga resorts and teacher-training schools, often supply all the required yoga equipment. However, you might prefer bringing your own mat, for a number of reasons, including hygiene and familiarity. If you are travelling long-term, we recommend using a travel yoga mat which is light-weight and foldable so it easily fits into your luggage.
Our recommendation for the best yoga products, is the eco-conscious lifestyle brand Myga. You can claim a 15% discount on all of their wonderful accessories, once you have signed on with our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training.
2. JOURNAL AND ASSORTMENT OF PENS
You will be taking a lot of notes. Some of this can be penned on the spaces of your training manual (both our Yin booklet and our 180 page manual are all-inclusive with the price at Samasthala). Though you may require adequate space for writing personal observances and thoughts. We suggest, at least one notebook and an assortment of pens and markers.
3. LOOSE CLOTHING AND SANDALS
You’ll be practicing a lot of yoga. However, at our 200-Hour Teacher Training, you will have some free time in the evening and one day off per week for relaxation. You may feel a certain amount of loosely fitted clothing that you can slip into, and easy-going footwear at the end of the day is a must.
4. SARONG
When in Bali, it is obligatory for you to wear a sarong when entering a cultural site for religious reasons. Apart from this, a sarong can be used for multiple purposes. This includes being a light blanket, shawl, headband or simply evening cover. Though, don’t worry if you forget, we offer sarongs for purchase at our location!
5. BRING ENOUGH YOGA WEAR!
Though stating the obvious, this is especially vital in tropical countries, where more than one item is required.
6. PROVISIONS AND PERSONAL ITEMS
Necessities such as toiletries, DEET Insect Repellent, sunscreen, anti-diarrhoea tablets, and hand sanitizer or baby wipes, are strongly advised. Bring any travel first-aid kits you would normally take on holiday. Furthermore, consider packing a strong multi strained probiotic, and digestive enzymes to bypass Bali Belly.
Try to commit to conducting some research for what would be required, such as sensible footwear for any excursions, a light jumper for cooler evenings (depending on season) and all personal items to suit your needs.
7. YOGA MAT SPRAY
In the spirit of saucho ‘cleanness’, the inclusion of a yoga mat spray is advised. They can often be found in organic stores, made with natural ingredients. So it doesn’t harm the environment or your body.
8. A PERSONAL TOTEM
Finally, you may wish to take along a personal belonging, like a talisman, mala, or a small crystal. Place it next to your mat, make a wish or dedicate your practice to it. That is a nice habit to possess.