Teacher Training Retreat
a journey into the elements of nature
fall of 2026
Join us during the autumn equinox for a week of self-discovery through nature.
paddle board yoga teacher training
Become a paddle board yoga teacher and learn how to take your mat practice off shore and bring the bliss of this practice to others.
personal growth
Dive into daily meditation and philosophy to learn more about yourself through the elements of nature and how they can support you throughout your life experiences.
community & connection
Join other yoga practitioners from around the world in a supportive and uplifting community-oriented environment.
What you’ll experience
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This retreat will include daily opportunities to dance to live accompanied piano and retrace your ballet practice in a nurturing environment. Each day will incorporate a morning technique class with repertoire throughout the week, to revisit your love for ballet in your present body, on your own terms.
Self development and growth
Compliment your daily ballet practice with restorative practices surrounding self-compassion to reframe any negative mindsets and experiences form the past. We’ll release old narratives that no longer serve and rewrite our relationship with ballet in a positive and nurturing environment.
an uplifting and supportive environment
This experience is open to former adult ballet dancers of any background, level of proficiency, or experience. The atmosphere will be welcoming and encouraging for all dancers to dance however you’d like by returning to the studio just as you are, regardless of how much time has passed.
who you’ll jjj with
a warm welcome to upcoming trainees
topaz aleah davis | founder of island paddle bliss
Hello everyone. My name is Topaz and I’ll be sharing space with you all for this lovely experience to visit a beautiful place and dance together. Ballet is a significant part of my life that I have recently felt pulled to return to after taking some time away. There was a desire to revisit my past as a dancer to reframe any former negative mindsets and experiences, xxxxxx, as well as to revisit an old passion of mine at a different point in my life.
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I started my ballet training under the direction of Christina Hampton and Robbin Elowe in my hometown of Mesa, Arizona through Classical French technique with influence in Neoclassical Balanchine style. Beginning at the age of 13, I spent summers away training at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet in New York City and Chicago, Nashville Ballet, City Ballet of San Diego, Moxie Contemporary Ballet in Portland, and participated in a summer immersion at The Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia-which was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the later years of my training, I joined the full-time pre-professional II trainee division of Miami City Ballet School in Miami Beach, Florida.
I then went on to dance professionally in the Corps de Ballet of The California Ballet Company (presently liquidized) in San Diego and as an Apprentice with Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance for their summer season in Asheville, North Carolina, before relocating to New York City to audition and perform in collaborative projects, choreographer showcases, freelance productions, and with smaller based contemporary ballet companies before the start of the pandemic.
In this short period as a professional dancer, I gratefully was able to have performed ballets by George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Septime Webre, Gerald Arpino, Heather Maloy, Jared Nelson, and others. Some of my favorite performances include, “Orange Girl” in “Birthday Variations” (Arpino),“Tootles The Lost Boy” in “Peter Pan” (Webre), and in the corps de ballet of “Serenade” (Balanchine).
As a teacher, I’ve taught ballet and pointe classes for all ages for nearly fifteen years. I especially enjoy working with adult dancers who arrive to class with a deep appreciation for this art and seek to develop their own artistic expression, strength in the body, and understanding of this beautiful practice, simply for the pure love and joy of it.
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I love to incorporate variation-like combinations that feel light, airy, and “pretty.” Port de bras, footwork, allegro, and waltz are my favorite to highlight. As a teacher, it’s important for me to get to know each dancer individually and to give personal corrections and encouragement that’s unique to each dancer’s body, natural strengths, and movement style. Overall, I’d say my classes are very personable and are intended to uplift and make you feel beautiful in your body.
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I have also found that returning to ballet at a later point in life can be extremely rewarding and healing for the soul, especially if we are going through more challenging times. As dancers, we are lucky to hold the skills in the body for this art, to utilize as an expressive outlet at any point in time of our life.
what’s included
7 day training
35 hours of training over the course of 7 days that includes daily classes, group discussions, collaborative and individual assignments, and teaching practicum.
equipment rental
equipment use, loading, and staging is provided throughout the entire course
course materials
xxx page training manual, posture index with 100+ poses and pose modifications for all levels, supplemental worksheets, and written materials
merchandise
Island Paddle Bliss sun cap, rash guard, and waterproof phone case
photoshoot
daily refreshments
group dinner
30 minute photoshoot following completion of course to use for your own marketing
bottled water, coffee, and snacks are provided daily on site
group celebration dinner following the completion of the course
what’s not included?
Not included in your booking is airfare, accommodation, daily meals (with the exception of a final group dinner), or daily transportation to and from training location.
sample day
8am-9am | Paddle Board Yoga Class
9am-10am | Group Training
10am - 11pm | Lunch Break
11pm-12pm | Group Training
12pm-1pm | Collaborative or Individual Assignment or Teaching Practice
1pm-2pm | Philosophy
The Location
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accommodation options
reserve accommodation in collaboration with xxx hotel
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provide your own accommodation
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Who this experience is for
yoga teachers looking to continue their education in a new style of yoga
Whether you are a former professional, a teacher, or a past childhood dancer, this experience is for former dancers of all backgrounds who have a special place in their heart for ballet. If you have a desire to retrace your former ballet practice and return to the studio at a later point in life; this is for you.
yoga teachers looking for a meaningful experience that goes beyond a physical practice
Some of us may not have had the most positive experience in the ballet world. Whether it be through body image, harsh environments, rejection, and so much more; this experience will provide several opportunities to connect as a group to share our experiences, provide support, and practice reflection to encourage self-compassion.
yoga teachers who want to take their practice off shore with an in-depth training
For those who have been wanting to plan their next travel adventure; look no further! This experience will not only provide a dreamy travel destination experience in the South of France in the country’s oldest city, but will also bring together a likeminded community of former ballet dancers. We’ll enjoy the sights, culture, and experience of our surroundings, just as much as we will connecting with one another in and out of the ballet studio.
paddle board yoga teachers who want to deepen their practice by incorporating philosophy
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paddle board yoga teachers who want to refine, refresh, or add to their current skill sets
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ready to join us?
what to expect
girl’s girl mentality
Each dancer’s unique physical form will be celebrated. This includes body types of all shapes, sizes, and structures. There will be no expectation to be in ‘dancer’ shape. Come just as you are, however your present body may be at this time in your life.
lightheartedness
All levels of proficiency will be honored, including former students and professionals of any rank, experience, and ability. There will be no expectation in technical strength or restrictions in artistic expression, nor any need for ‘big names’ on your resume.
uplifting teaching & training style
All dancers will be
supportive environment & community
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transformative experience
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The Retreat
root chakra - earth element
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sacral chakra - water element
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solar plexus chakra - fire
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heart chakra - air element
throat chakra - ether
third-eye chakra - integration
crown chakra - application
The Training
environmental education
root chakra - feeling safe, comfortable, and prepared to lead water based activities, conduct possible emergencies, analyze weather and navigation, and be aware of potential risks, and how to operate with mindfulness of environmental concerns or local politics, understand common contriversial topics related to conservation and commercial activities on public land, and to use appropriate etiquette for mindfulness care of equipment, environment, and community
stand up paddle board
sacral chakra
paddle board yoga
heart chakra
teaching method
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philosophy
third-eye chakra - daily group discussions, meditations, and prompts, noting moments of self-discovery throughout the week cycle and apply personal life experience through the concepts discussed and understand how to utilize this way of thought to support you throughout your life experiences and how it relates to your paddle board yoga practice, alchemy of nature through the elements in thought and life experience
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solar plexus chakra - not about business advice, finances, or legal matters or anything like that, etc, but about empowerment surrounding earning income through a yoga/healing based business, confidence/self-esteem to launch your own paddle board yoga classes and earn income on your own, defining your leadership style even as an individual working for yourself, aligning your business values with your personal values, developing core values and brand voice that you’re consistent with, maintaining patience and resilience and perseverance through challenges or periods of inconsistency, understanding abundance as a flow and state of quality for your business and gaining rhythm through building consistency, creating a way of life and lifestyle through the work that you do and establishing routine in your personal and professional life, growing community and creating a positive social impact in your local community, building relationships and rapport through collaboration and networking and returning customers, creating an authentic social media that aligns with your professional and personal life, etc -
have a business collaborator create a 1 year business plan template, a basic intro to branding workbook/worksheet or something, and write a fore ward about things relating to entrepreneurship, the importance of following career dreams and goals in life, and self-development and growth in the solar plexus area that can come from leadership of your own company and working for yourself (confidence, self-esteem, positivity, personality, personal power, etc
teaching practice
crown chakra - daily assignments, small group peer practice, personal open practice, observation of others teaching, assistance and observation with real-time IPB classes, teaching full peer group classes, a private 1:1 with trainer to review and practice with feedback before teaching a full community class as part of final course evaluation
our collaborators
The Transformative Experience
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death
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rebirth
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The Community
This retreat is welcome to yoga teachers from around the world who are looking to grow and expand in both their practice and life through this transformative experience. The vibe will be uplifting and supportive to encourage personal growth in a community oriented environment, while also keeping it lighthearted and fun.
Open Time
Each day will include ample time for you to spend as you’d like and enjoy the tropical vibes of (xxx). You may choose to rest and relax by the beach after a full day of training, spend time with your peers, explore other areas of (xxx), or book a sightseeing or excursion activity.
what you’ll take home with you
sup and paddle board yoga skill sets
an introduction to stand up paddle board equipment, care, and transportation, stand up paddle board techniques and launching and landing methods, paddle board yoga alignment, specialty poses and modifications for all levels, sequencing, class structure, anchoring methods, and stand up paddle board and paddle board yoga practice
teaching skill sets
developing your teaching method in this new style, refining your cueing and verbiage, practicing vocal projection, observing classes, structuring your own classes, planning your own sequencing, and teaching practicum
business and leadership skill sets - change to new name
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application of skills sets
daily stand up paddle board and paddle board yoga classes, collaborative and individual assignments for your personal practice and teaching practice, assisting with classes, teaching peers and classes for the local community, and completing an evaluation at the end of the course that encompasses all new skill sets for encouraging review, positive feedback, and supportive completion
community
new friendships and networking connections, a paddle board yoga community to grow, network, and collaborate with, and a support team to help you thrive on your yoga and paddle board yoga journey
personal growth
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an unforgettable experience
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inspiration for your yoga journey
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optional affiliate accreditation
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The Investmemt
$tbd total
tbd deposit to secure your place
Remaining balance is due 30 days upon retreat start date.
FAQ
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No substance use policy
Course must be completed in its entirety to receive certificate or affiliated accreditation
All assignments, exams, and evaluations must be completed in their entirety and must meet trainer’s approval in order to receive certificate or affiliated accreditation
Relations between all participants must maintain a friendly, personable, and professional demeanor and all participants must treat one another with kindness, respect, and encouragement to instill a positive and supportive environment
Have another question? Feel free to reach out to us HERE and we will respond as soon as possible
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