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!
Our Teacher Training courses are carbon neutral. To offset the emissions of our team and students travelling to the location, we plant trees worldwide. Please check the link below for more information about our Yogis4Future initiative.
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.
If you would like to experience some of our classes to get the feel of the Method we teach, check out PRACTICE WITH US.
Program Overview
Yoga History and Tradition
Applied Anatomy & Biomechanics
Introduction to Ayurveda
Asana alignment and adaptation
Five principles of Spanda Vinyasa
Five foundations of Spanda Vinyasa
Progressive sequencing
Pranayama, Mudra, Mantra
Building a class with a theme - Integral Vinyasa
Beginners class sequence + modifications
Restorative class sequence + working with props
Safe adjustments
Common injuries
Yoga and Ayurvedic principles - flowing with nature
Five Elements and their relationship with body/mind
Spanda Tattva Vinyasa - Bhumi (Earth) flow
Spanda Tattva Vinyasa - Agni (Fire) flow
Spanda Tattva Vinyasa - Vayu (Air) flow
Spanda Tattva Vinyasa - Jala (Water) flow
Teaching and assisting practicum
Ethics and business of teaching yoga
Teaching methodology
Practicum
+ Reading assignments and homework
Prerequisites
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.
Your Teachers
Ada Vuk - Lead Teacher
E-RYT 200, Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Ada started her yoga journey 11 years ago, and it was love at first sight. She started her practice at Prana Yoga Studio in Sarajevo, led by Aida and Mike, her first teachers. She initially practised Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga but later discovered Kundalini Yoga and became a Kundalini Yoga Teacher (Level 1 KRI). Ada did her 200-hour Spanda Vinyasa Teacher Training with Nina Vukas, and is currently pursuing her Kundalini level 2 education and RYT 300 program. She has been teaching classes and workshops in Sarajevo for many years and is now joining our Teacher Training team.
Nina Vukas - Program Director
E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP
Nina is the Program Director for this Teacher Training, and will teach most of the online modules.
She has been a Yoga practitioner since 1998., started teaching full time in 2005., and has been educating yogis on their journey towards becoming Yoga Teachers, as well as educating Yoga Teachers to advance their knowledge and teaching skills since 2009. Nina is also a Somatic Psychotherapist, Mindfulness and Meditation teacher, and forever student. Currently she is studying Psychology as well as Yoga Therapy.
Other guest teachers
The online part of the Training will be supported by many of our Faculty Teachers such as Teresa Wohlmannstetter teaching Anatomy and Physiology, Marina Moric Teaching Neuroanatomy etc, as well as guest lecturers for the in-person part.
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
Dates will be announced soon!
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 - 1200 euro
Late Bird full tuition - 1400 euro
For the EB discount, the full remaining payment is due by July 1st, 2024.
Late bird full remaining payment is due by September 1st, 2024.THREE INSTALMENTS
Full tuition - 1535 euro
After the deposit, the remaining amount of 1335 is split into 3 instalments of 445 euro
1st is due by September 1st
2nd is due by January 1st
3rd is due by April 1st10 INSTALMENTS
Full tuition - 1600 euro
After the deposit, the remaining amount of 1400 euro is split into 10 instalments of 140 euro
Monthly instalments are due before the 1st of each month from September ‘24. - June ‘25.
