200-hour Yoga Teacher Training by Spanda Institute

 

Overview

We are happy to offer yet another 200-hour Yoga Teacher training to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina! In collaboration with one of our 200-hour program graduates and 300-hour students, a local teacher Ada Vuk, and support from our fantastic team, we are happy to offer our 8-month hybrid Teacher Training in this beautiful city.

The training is covered over 11 weekends, with five online and six in-person, including the exam weekend, and with alternating weekend meetings between online and in person. The in-person weekends will be held at Fly Yoga Sarajevo studio.

The core teachings of Spanda Vinyasa Yoga School are rooted in Spanda Vinyasa Method. Our Method stems from Hatha Yoga teachings, Classical Yoga philosophy, Tantric teachings, Ayurveda’s understanding of nature, the Five Elements, and contemporary sciences like Anatomy & Physiology, Neurology and Psychology. Our comprehensive Method will give you tools to teach with confidence; a sequencing method that is logical and organic, deep understanding of movement biomechanics as well as the subtle body.

 

• • Group is limited to 14 students

 

• • The training will be taught in English and Croatian/Bosnian

 

• • Registration is already open!

 

 

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What will you learn

We teach a Method called Spanda Vinyasa; as the name suggests, it’s a more dynamic, Vinyasa style of Yoga practice. However, we will also teach you how to adjust this practice for beginners and how to lead a relaxing, Restorative Yoga class.

We do not teach a set flow. Some parts will be a set sequence, but for the most part, we will give you a structure and teach you how to sequence not only creative but, more importantly, in meaningful themed class-based either on the physical body or the Five Elements. We will also teach you WHEN to teach which type of class. You will learn about Ayurveda, for example, and why you should not lead a Fire Element class in the summer or what is a good balancing class for a windy fall day. You will learn how to weave Yogic tools beyond asana into your class, such as pranayama, mudra, meditation and mantra.

You will get an excellent understanding of Anatomy and Physiology related to Yogic practices and an appreciation for our amazing bodies. Generally, everything we teach is backed up with references and proof, even regarding Yogic tradition. We are passionate about the TRUTH and believe that seeking the truth (and not following dogmas and belief systems) is what spirituality is all about. Our teachers, no matter how senior and how much knowledge they might have, are not gurus but fellow humans on the path of Yoga and Wellbeing.

If you are doing this training for yourself and not necessarily to teach, you will be able to create healing, balancing, and empowering classes for yourself and your friends. If you are planning to teach, you will be able to do so literally the day after you get your diploma, as many of our students have.

And last but not least, we like to stay in touch and help you on your journey. We have a community page on our website you can use for your bio until you create your own; we will happily share your events and answer your questions. We often need assistants for our events and always choose from our Sangha (community). Once you study with us, you are always a part of Spanda Sangha.

 

 

Program Overview

 

 

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Prerequisites and What to Expect

Aligned with Yoga Alliance standards, we require a minimum of one year of continuous and dedicated yoga practice, which your teacher or teachers can vouch for (via the letter of recommendation), a good understanding of the English language, and a dedication to study and practice. If you cannot provide a letter of recommendation, let us know, and we will schedule an interview.

We know that each person is different and believe no one better can decide if this program is for you but – you. We want to stress that this is a rich and intensive program, both for your body and mind. To get your diploma, you will be required to attend all the hours, pass both written and teaching exams, but we will make sure that you do.

 

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Dates and Schedule

 

ONLINE SCHEDULE

The online part of the training will be a combination of recorded materials and live sessions via zoom.
Depending on the scheduled program, we will be sending you recorded materials a few weeks before the scheduled weekend, so you can view them at your leisure, prepare your notes and questions.
NOTE: The online part will be taught in English

 

IN-PERSON SCHEDULE

We meet in beautiful Sarajevo for a weekend of practice, sequencing, and teaching, applying the theoretical knowledge and embodying it in practice. In-person weekends consist of 15 hours each over 6 weekends (including the exam/ceremony weekend), covering 90 hours.
An example of a daily schedule:

09:00 – 13:00 – Yoga class + review (with a short snack break)
13:00 – 15:00 – lunch break
15:00 – 18:30 – Practicums

DATES

 

 

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Tuition and Terms

200 € deposit to reserve your spot. The deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel the training, in which case you get a full refund.

We offer three types of payment for the course:

 

• • FULL PAYMENT
    Early Bird full tuition – 1100 euro
    Late Bird full tuition – 1300 euro
    For the EB discount, the full remaining payment is due by July 1st, 2023.
    Late bird full remaining payment is due by September 1st, 2023.

 

• • THREE INSTALMENTS
    Full tuition – 1400 euro
    After the deposit, the remaining amount of 1200 is split into 3 instalments of 400 euro
    1st is due by September 1st
    2nd is due by January 1st
    3rd is due by April 1st

 

• • 10 INSTALMENTS
    Full tuition – 1500 euro
    After the deposit, the remaining amount of 1300 euro is split into 10 instalments of 130 euro
    Monthly instalments are due before the 1st of each month from September ‘23. – June ‘24.