A school for learning to inhabit the body

Holistic EcoYoga is a system of practice and training that integrates the body, energy, awareness and ecology. It is a form of yoga grounded in science and contemplative sensitivity, designed for those who wish to understand what they are practising — and to teach it.

Four dimensions, a single process

BODY
Inhabiting the body with attention and precision

ENERGY
Regulating vital energy through breathing and the management of prana / qi

AWARENESS
The presence, regulation and reorganisation of the patterns that shape us.

ECOLOGY
Recognising the living relationship between the body, people and the natural environment of which we are a part.

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The Roots of the System

Holistic EcoYoga draws on contemplative traditions, contemporary scientific knowledge and a relational view of human beings and nature.

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Natural Holism

The physical, energetic, emotional, mental and ecological dimensions, understood as a whole, not as separate parts.

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Learning Community

Horizontal yoga, based on shared learning, with no hierarchies or ranks.

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Science with Awareness

Scientific rigour without compromising on experience, sensitivity and the human dimension of the practice.

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Interconnection

The realisation that the body, people and the land are all part of the same living fabric.

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Traditional Wisdom

Eastern and Western philosophies and principles of health, interpreted from a contemporary perspective.

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Original Knowledge

Innovative methodologies and training programmes, born of direct experience and research.

Practice does not take place in isolation from the world, but in relation to the

– natural and human environment of which we are a part –

Original Methodologies

It is from these roots that the methods unique to Holistic EcoYoga spring. Each one is a complete whole – comprising a theoretical foundation, practical technique and teaching methodology – and at the same time a gateway into the system itself.

ECOSER YOGA

Basic training in the Holistic EcoYoga system

A form of yoga practice and teaching that integrates the body, breath and awareness, based on a relational approach to oneself and one’s surroundings. It is the ideal starting point for building a solid foundation

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Chinese Medicine, Somatics and Meditative Practices in Yin and Yang Yoga

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Yoga and self-care tailored to your biotype, stage of life and the rhythm of the seasons

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Aromatherapy and herbalism in support of yoga practice and self-care

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Fascia as the tissue that links posture, movement, perception and the environment

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Self-massage using a somatic ball to regulate the nervous system

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Breathing and prana as a means of regulating energy and the mind.

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Yin Yoga Holístico

My experience of the Yin Yoga Holístico training course has been excellent. From the way they've made complex content accessible, to the materials provided, to Helena's approachability, her humility and her skill in sharing her experience and wisdom at a level that's hard to come by. Thank you, Helena, because behind all this lies an enormous, enormous amount of work and a great deal of your time.

Rita Ramos

Mioball Technique

I’ve completed the Mioball 1 course and I couldn’t be happier. The course is really enjoyable, easy to follow and very intuitive. What has surprised me most is the amount of information I’ve received, both in the notes and in the videos. I feel I’ve learnt a great deal and that I’ll be able to use everything I’ve learnt in my yoga classes, in my coaching sessions and also when creating my own classes using the Mioball technique. Helena is very approachable and explains things brilliantly. I’m amazed by how much she knows. I’m so grateful to her and to the school.

Nerea Goioaga

Pranayama

Having completed the Pranayama training course – for which I am infinitely grateful – I believe it is essential to gain a deeper understanding of Pranayama if we are to become good yoga teachers. Javier is an expert in this field and I highly recommend his course.

Mª Jesús Rodríguez

AcuPuntos y Yoga

I have completed training in acupressure and yoga. I found the way of combining TCM with yoga – through acupressure, the use of balls, etc. – very interesting.
Helena explains things clearly and simply. The material she provides is very comprehensive. I’ve already started putting it into practice in my lessons, with good results. She also gives us a different perspective on how to plan a lesson, depending on the topic. I’m very grateful, Helena
Mª Eugenia Lucas

Yin Yoga Holístico

For me, the Yin Yoga Holístico training course has been an exceptional experience. I've loved the way they explain every detail; they make even the most complex concepts easy to understand in the simplest and most natural way. The teachers are lovely and explain everything with great clarity; I've also felt very well supported throughout my learning journey. Without a doubt, whenever I can, I'll continue training with them because it's such a pleasure to learn this way.
Mari Trini

Three ways into the system

Depending on your circumstances and availability, there are three ways to access the practice and training

Upcoming courses

Face-to-face and online courses with specific dates. Registration is via the main website, holisticanature.com

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Workshops and Experiences

Short sessions, both in person and online, to try out the system before committing to a training course

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Self-paced courses

Recorded training courses to progress at your own pace, on the holisticaformacion.com platform.

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A network of professionals who teach the system

Holistic EcoYoga doesn’t end with the training. Those who are trained in the system take it into their own classes and contexts and form a network of professionals spread across different locations

Teachers and Centres

Meet the professionals trained in the Holistic EcoYoga system who apply these methods in their classes

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Join the directory

If you have completed one of our training courses, you can be listed in the directory or update your profile

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Our Teachers

A founding team with over twenty years’ experience in teaching yoga, bodywork and connecting with nature

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Javier Muriel

Yoga Teacher Trainer specialising in mindful breathing. Nature guide and environmental educator

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Helena Chacón

Yoga Teacher Trainer, specialising in natural health systems and processes for connecting with the environment

 

A school with verifiable credentials

Holistic EcoYoga is the certifying body for the system. Our yoga training courses are backed by official registrations and a team with over twenty years’ experience.

Yoga Alliance · RYS 500

A registered school, authorised to certify 200- and 300-hour training courses

Accredited team

E-RYT 500 and YACEP trainers, with an official professional qualification

Professional qualification

Trainers with teaching qualifications (CAP) and training for trainers (CFF).

The nature-based training courses and experiences are run under the umbrella of Holística Nature, a licensed active tourism company (AT/HU/00121)

Part of Holística Nature

Holistic EcoYoga is one of the three schools of Holística Nature, the school of human ecology founded in the Sierra de Aracena. It shares the same premise as its sister schools: the health of the body and the health of the land are one and the same process.

The Home Base

The ecosystem’s shared home: philosophy, programme, shop, community and the Holística Formación online campus. This is where you can register for the training courses and experiences offered by the three schools

Visit holisticanature.com

The three sister schools

This school

Body & Movement: Science-based yoga and personal development.

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Living Nature

We practise as Nature does: the school that bridges the body and the land.

See Umanagea

Living Landscape

Popularising the Natural Sciences: The Earth as Our Teacher

See Geólatra