Code of Conduct | Inteyoga

The residential environment depends on sincere participation, consideration for fellow students and respect for the discipline of the programme.

1. Shiatsu and Acupressure

Please refrain from practising the following on fellow students in the centre:
- Acupressure
- Shiatsu
- Thai Massage
- Any other form of physical therapy

Students are advised not to fast or self-medicate when experiencing a medical problem.
Please inform the Ashram management and follow the appropriate procedure, including consulting a doctor.

Mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the yoga hall.

Smoking, drugs, alcohol, and other intoxicants are strictly prohibited during the course.

No communication by speech or gestures is permitted in the Yogashala, dining area or dormitory on stipulated days of silence.

Outside food is not permitted, except for fruit and coconut water. Medication is also permitted.

Students are requested not to light candles or incense sticks in the dormitories.

Please wear modest clothing that appropriately covers the shoulders, back, knees, and chest throughout the course.
Transparent clothing is not permitted.

Amorous activity—including behaviour, gestures or physical intimacy of a sexual nature—is strictly prohibited in the Ashram.

Participants are required to remain within the Ashram premises for the duration of the course, except on weekly days off or where going outside is mandatory.

After each session, roll your yoga mat and place it on the shelf at the entrance of the Yogashala. Take care not to step on another student’s mat.

Please approach the techniques taught during the course with openness and sincere participation, so you can benefit fully from the practice.
Personal concerns or doubts about the course should be discussed with the facilitators during the designated personal-contact hours.

Please respect the time available during lectures and keep personal questions for the designated discussion time.
For questions about the teachings, allow time for reflection. Students are encouraged to spend 24 hours looking for an answer within their practice and surroundings before bringing the question to the teacher in person or in writing at the end of a lecture.
This invitation to reflect does not apply to urgent health or safety concerns, which should be raised promptly.
The course is not intended to demonstrate that teachers have every answer. Its purpose is to share techniques that develop attentive, discerning awareness and help students discover understanding within and around them.

Assessment is weighted as follows:
- Code of Conduct75%
- Assignments15%
- Final examination10%
Compliance with the Code of Conduct is the principal assessment criterion. Violations may lead to the following stages:
- First instanceReminder
- Second instanceWarning
- Third instanceNo-tolerance stage
- Fourth instanceSuspension from the course and Ashram

You are joining a teacher training course, rather than a retreat.
The setting is a Yogashram, rather than a resort.
The course, schedule and Code of Conduct are intended to support each student’s personal growth.
If your main purpose is socialising, please consider whether this course is the right setting for you.
Please do not bring blankets or bed sheets into the Yogashala.
Students are encouraged to adjust physically, adapt mentally and accommodate emotionally.
Please respect the religion, race, age, gender and limitations of fellow participants.
Outside guests are not permitted during the course.
Cultural differences offer an opportunity to look beyond conditioning and meet others with openness.
Please respect nature and its other inhabitants between 8 PM and 5 AM, allowing them to move freely or rest undisturbed.
Please avoid entering fellow participants’ rooms at odd hours.
Please inform management about any existing medical condition or any medical problem that develops during your stay.