After a welcome note from Nina Vukas, Spanda Institute founder, we invite you to join us for a short Sankalpa meditation, to set your personal intention for this course. This part also contains your first class with us - a Grounding Slow Flow to prepare you for the studies ahead.

This lecture builds on the Yoga History and Tradition session from our 200-hour program, delving deeper into key yogic texts, the branches of yoga derived from them, as well as the concepts of the koshas and gunas.

Originally developed for our Yoga Therapy Training (you may notice references to yoga therapy), this lecture is also a valuable and essential addition to our advanced YTT curriculum.

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga is one of the fundamental modules for the 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, and a first module on your journey to becoming a more knowledgeable yoga teacher. 

This module adds another valuable tool to your teaching toolkit, focusing on how to guide various Embodied Calm Yoga Nidra classes. Whether offered as a standalone session or integrated into a movement-based class, this training will equip you with the skills to create deeply restorative and calming experiences for your students.

This module is provides an in-depth exploration of how the body moves, focusing on the foundational concepts of osteokinematics, load and force distribution, core stability, spinal alignment, functional movement, and biomechanical tension lines. You will learn to integrate these principles into yoga and other movement practices, as well as daily life for improved mobility, strength, and injury prevention.

One of the essential skills for any yoga teacher with a 500-hour diploma is the ability to adapt their teaching to meet the needs of students from all walks of life—including pregnant women. This module provides you with the foundational knowledge and tools to confidently modify asanas for pregnancy and teach specialised Prenatal Yoga classes.

For those looking to dive deeper and gain a full certification in Prenatal Yoga, you’re invited to join Gea for our annual 95-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (YTT). Expand your expertise and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pregnant students.

With Chakra Flow, we dive into the subtleties of the chakra system, aiming to demystify it as something purely esoteric. Instead, we approach it as a practical map for understanding the different qualities of our body and mind and how they resonate together.

Accessible Yoga offers inclusive and adaptive yoga practices tailored to meet the needs of individuals of all abilities, ages, and body types. The intention is to create a welcoming space where everyone can experience the transformative benefits of yoga, regardless of physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges. 

This module delves into the science and practice of pranayama, exploring its physiological, energetic, and mental effects. You will learn advanced breathing techniques, their underlying mechanics, and their applications for health, balance, and self-regulation. The module covers breathing anatomy and physiology, the role of breath in managing stress and emotions, and practical approaches for integrating these practices into your classes. 

In this module, we will explore a range of meditation and relaxation practices designed to calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. From mindfulness and guided visualisation to practices such as body scanning and progressive muscle relaxation, this module equips you with tools to deepen their inner awareness and facilitate profound states of rest and restoration. Emphasis is placed on accessible methods suitable for diverse needs and levels of experience.

All our courses at Spanda Institute are designed to help you become a knowledgeable, competent, mindful, and compassionate Yoga Teacher—qualities that are fundamental for teaching Yoga. However, these qualities alone may not be enough to expand your reach and share the benefits of yoga with a wider audience. To truly connect with more people and build a thriving career doing what you love, you’ll need additional tools and strategies. This module is intended to help you bridge that gap, empowering you to grow both personally and professionally as a Yoga Teacher. Our aim is to support you in becoming not only great at what you do but also successful in sharing your passion with the world.