Ashtanga Teachers Intensive Retreat in Tenerife, 2027
TEACHERS INTENSIVE ASHTANGA RETREAT IN TENERIFE
MARCH 27 - APRIL 3, 2027 | AT PURPLE VALLEY YOGA
Adam has taught on a daily basis for over 20 years and shares some of his lessons learnt over this time. If you lack confidence, want to brush up your skills, or need re-inspiring and re-motivating, this week is for you. Adam teaches you to find your own voice and connect to your own understanding, wherein energy, conviction, and authenticity start to flow naturally.
This week is suitable for new to experienced teachers, as well as those interested in starting on the journey. All physical levels and ages are welcome we are known for being a friendly group without cliques or hierarchies.
The Yoga
Adam is non-dogmatic and won’t hold you back in the Mysore self-practice classes unnecessarily. The classes do follow the traditional Ashtanga sequences and it is asked that you have memorised at least up to the standing postures for you to get the most from your time and for the benefit of the group.
It’s OK if you need practice sheets in class as a reminder, you can use props and modify asanas to suit your own needs and Adam will help with this too.
The schedule includes:
- 6 morning Mysore self-practice Ashtanga classes, 4 asana / teaching workshops and 5 yoga philosophy / history / breathwork sessions.
- 4 asana workshops focusing on techniques and teaching methodology
- 4 afternoon sessions on history, philosophy, breath work and discussion
Expand below to see the full details of the schedule each day
Classes
Sunday to Friday, 07:00am: Ashtanga Self-Practice
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 09.15 – 10.45am: Morning Workshops
Sunday – Thursday, 5:00 – 6.00pm: Afternoon Sessions
*This schedule is subject to slight changes due to attendees etc.
Venue
Purple Valley Tenerife is one of most special retreat centres we've been to. Built by hand over years starting in the 1970s by a Greek architect it is beyond charming. The shala itself has a magical energy and is a lovely place to practice and learn.
The houses and rooms are all totally unique, rustic and simple and close to nature. The view of the palm trees and mountains from the terrace is most enchanting. Meals are vegetarian, generous and shared over laughs while we bond together from all different backgrounds and experiences.
The sea is a 15 minute walk and there is more to explore on Tenerife than you might imagine. The nature is stunning and people have fallen in love with the place returning year after year.
THE FOOD
We have to mention that the food at Purple Valley Tenerife is truly a highlight. The team outdoes themselves on creativity and presentation whilst using the highest quality ingredients. Mainly vegetarian and vegan, they also cater to special requirements.
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About Adam
Adam has been a yoga practitioner since 1999 and has taught Ashtanga yoga internationally for over twenty years. His style is open, non-dogmatic and eclectic while remaining rooted in an appreciation of the benefits of the method of Ashtanga as he learnt it in Mysore, India. In 2012 he completed the Advanced A sequence with Sharath who granted him authorization to teach.
Adam meets all students where they are, hopefully, with humour, kindness and inspiration, holding a safe and supportive space for personal enquiry. Equally at home teaching all levels, he gives all students attention and interest. He is democratic in his approach and kind and believes that the practice should not feel like a test. Coming from an academic background in philosophy and a professional one as a chef, he is knowledgeable, practical, and relatable in his approach. Many consider him humorous too.
Adam and his wife Theresa run the online yoga platform Keen on Yoga and he hosts the Keen on Yoga Podcast interviewing many of the world's most renowned Ashtanga teachers and philosophical academics.
Instagram: @adam_keen_ashtanga & @keen_on_yoga
