300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, London
September 2026 - June 2027
Spanda Institute’s 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in SOMA Yoga, London, weaves together the ancient wisdom of tantric yoga philosophy with cutting-edge neuroscience, advanced biomechanics, trauma-informed practice, and intelligent sequencing methodologies to help you cultivate an authentic and embodied teaching practice.
Overview
This immersive, hybrid program in SOMA Yoga, London, runs from September 2026 through June 2027, designed to work alongside the regular pace of your life.
You'll experience in-person modules at SOMA Yoga Wandsworth in London, live Zoom sessions for real-time connection and learning, and on-demand modules for self-study at your own pace - giving you time to integrate, practice, and evolve alongside a supportive community of fellow teachers with Gea's mentorship throughout.
You'll be led by Gea Krajcar as your lead trainer and mentor, Nina Vukas as lead trainer, Tova Olsson (Saraswati Studies), and the Spanda Institute team - a faculty ranging in expertise from senior trauma-informed yoga teachers and yoga therapists to renowned tantric scholars, neuroscientists, psychotherapists, and more.
Email or book a call at: soma@wandsworthyoga.com
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for 200-hour certified yoga teachers who:
Are ready to deepen their practice and knowledge and refine their craft
Are interested in trauma-sensitive practice and a non-dogmatic approach grounded in science - those who want to understand the neuroscience, anatomy, and biomechanics behind the practice and sequencing
Want to integrate mantra, mudra, mythic storytelling, theming, and creative sequencing into their offerings
Want to offer workshops, courses, online programs, retreats, and trainings
Are called to teach with more confidence, creativity, and authentic presence
Training Modules
Chakra Flow
with Gea Krajcar
September 16–20, 2026
In-Person at SOMA + On-Demand Pre-Study
Kashmir Shaivism: The Heart of Classical Tantra
with Tova Olsson
October 3–4, 2026
Online Live via Zoom
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
with Nina Vukas
October 17–18, 2026
4 Hours On-Demand Pre-Study + In-Person at SOMA
Embodied Calm: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Nidra
with Laurelle Fullan
October 2026
On Demand – Study at Your Own Pace
Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics
with Nina Vukas
November 2026
On Demand – Study at Your Own Pace
Accessible Yoga & Restorative Yoga
with Gea Krajcar & Renée Jones
December 11–13, 2026
In-Person at SOMA
Safe Assists and Adjustments
with Gea Krajcar
January 29–31, 2026
In-Person at SOMA
Prenatal Yoga
with Gea Krajcar
May 21–24, 2026
OR February 25–28, 2027
In-Person at SOMA or Live Online via Zoom + On-Demand Pre-Study
The Neuroscience of Yoga
with Nina Vukas & Marina Moric
March 2027
On Demand – Study at Your Own Pace
Tattva Mandala Vinyasa
with Gea Krajcar
April 8–12, 2027
In-Person at SOMA
Creative Theming & Mythology
with Gea Krajcar
May 7–9 & May 14–16, 2027
In-Person at SOMA | Fridays: Evening Zoom Lecture
Pranayama & Meditation In-Depth
with Nina Vukas
May 29–30, 2027
In-Person at SOMA
Business of Yoga: Building a Sustainable Life
with Gea Krajcar & Guest Teacher
June 12–13, 2027
In-Person at SOMA
The Ethics of Teaching Yoga
with Nina Vukas
June 2027
On Demand – Study at Your Own Pace
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Chakra Flow
Demystify the energetic anatomy of the seven-chakra system and learn how to use yogic tools to create balancing practices around each chakra’s unique qualities and influence on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Using the chakra system as a map, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to craft inspiring masterclasses and workshops that move beyond the physical body and into the subtle energetic layers. Expect themed, creative namaskars, intelligent sequencing toward peak poses, and the integration of pranayama, mudra, and mantra.
Kashmir Shaivism: The Heart of Classical Tantra
Dive into the nondual philosophy of classical tantra through the sophisticated tradition of Kashmir (Trika) Shaivism. This module bridges body and mind through both intellectually rigorous study and devotional practice.
You’ll explore teachings on consciousness (Shiva) and energy (Shakti), storytelling and mythology, initiated mantra, meditation practices, and philosophical inquiry — cultivating a lived understanding of “All is One” through discernment, devotion, and embodied experience.
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
This module equips you to create trauma-informed yoga spaces grounded in safety, choice, and empowerment. You’ll explore the physiology of stress and trauma, the autonomic nervous system, and common defense responses, gaining a clear understanding of how trauma affects the body and behavior.
You’ll learn trauma-sensitive language, inclusive teaching principles, professional scope and boundaries, and how to integrate asana, breathwork, meditation, and somatic tools through a neurobiological lens, creating classes that support regulation, resilience, and empowerment.
Embodied Calm: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Nidra
Explore Embodied Calm, a trauma-sensitive approach to Yoga Nidra designed to cultivate deep rest, nervous-system regulation, and inner safety. You’ll examine the differences between traditional Yoga Nidra and trauma-sensitive adaptations, alongside the scientific foundations of non-sleep deep rest.
This training provides practical guidance for teaching, including preparation, pacing, language, and script development, emphasising agency, minimising triggers, and creating grounded, restorative experiences accessible to diverse populations.
Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics
Develop a deeper understanding of how the body moves safely and efficiently in yoga practice. This module explores joint function, muscular coordination, spinal mechanics, core stability, and functional alignment principles.
You’ll study muscle activation patterns, flexibility, fascia, hypermobility, and proprioception, gaining tools to offer intelligent adaptations and therapeutic, injury-preventive teaching for diverse bodies.
Accessible Yoga & Restorative Yoga
True accessibility goes beyond offering modifications. This module explores inclusive language, intelligent sequencing, prop usage, and creating physical and emotional space for diverse bodies and abilities.
You’ll learn how to design genuinely all-level classes using the mat, chair, and wall, while integrating trauma-sensitive awareness, ensuring every student feels welcome, supported, and empowered.
Safe Assists and Adjustments
Learn the art of skillful, consent-based assists and adjustments. This module teaches when, how, and why to offer physical support — and when not to.
Through hands-on practice, you’ll develop confidence in offering safe, biomechanically sound assists rooted in clear communication and trauma-informed consent, using touch as a powerful teaching tool with integrity and respect.
Prenatal Yoga
Journey into women’s health and wellbeing through a trauma-informed exploration of pregnancy and core functionality. You’ll study the physical changes of pregnancy, intra-abdominal pressure management, and safe, intelligent adaptations for dynamic and restorative practice.
This module equips you to guide students through pregnancy with confidence, clarity, and care — supporting both strength and softness during a transformative life stage.
The Neuroscience of Yoga
Bridge yogic tradition with evidence-based research to understand how yoga influences the brain, nervous system, and overall well-being. You’ll explore foundational neuroscience, stress physiology, emotional regulation, and autonomic balance.
Through a scientific lens, you’ll examine meditation, mantra, mudra, sound, and philosophy — gaining tools to sequence classes responsively and create safe, transformative experiences grounded in nervous-system awareness.
Tattva Mandala Vinyasa
Break free from linear sequencing and explore circular, 360-degree movement inspired by Ayurvedic principles and the tantric tattva system. This creative methodology honours the Pancha Mahabhutas, the five great elements, in dynamic, fluid transitions.
Learn to craft playful, intelligently sequenced practices that integrate elemental wisdom and bring depth, meaning, and embodied philosophy to your classes.
Creative Theming & Mythology
Learn to weave mythic storytelling and yogic philosophy into embodied practices for inspired living. This module explores bhakti yoga, chanting, kirtan, and mythology as gateways to soulful, theme-based classes.
You’ll develop your authentic voice, build a sustainable theme library, and learn practical integration strategies that elevate your teaching while conserving energy in a busy teaching life.
Pranayama & Meditation In-Depth
Explore breathwork and meditation as powerful tools for nervous-system regulation, clarity, and expanded awareness. You’ll study the anatomy and physiology of respiration alongside classical and contemporary pranayama techniques.
The meditation component covers mindfulness, concentration practices, loving-kindness, and deep relaxation methods — cultivating inner stillness and confident, skillful facilitation.
Business of Yoga: Building a Sustainable Life
Transform your passion into a sustainable livelihood. This module offers practical tools for building a mindful yoga business — from marketing and community building to workshops, retreats, online offerings, and teacher trainings.
Learn how to bridge the gap between part-time teaching and a full-time career with clarity, strategy, and integrity.
The Ethics of Teaching Yoga
Teaching yoga is a profound responsibility. This module explores scope of practice, trauma-informed communication, inclusivity, and the ethical foundations of teaching.
Through the lens of the yamas and niyamas, you’ll cultivate integrity, humility, and mindfulness, building the foundation for teaching with authenticity and deep care for your students.
Investment
Deposit:
£500 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot
Early bird price:
£3500 (deposit now + pay the remaining £3000 by June 1st, 2026)
Regular price:
£3800 (deposit now + pay the remaining 3300 by September 1st, 2026)
Payment plans:
We offer payment plans for the regular price options:
3 installments
Deposit £500 on sign up + 3 x £1100 (due by September 1st 2026, December 1st 2026 & March 1st 2027)
Monthly payment plan
Deposit £500 on sign up + £3300 in monthly payments ending on March 1st 2027
This plan has an extra £70 admin fee
Extra discounts:
Spanda Institute 200h graduates receive extra 10% discount for all payment options (excluding the monthly plan admin fee).
Your Lead Teachers
Gea Krajcar
Lead trainer | E-RYT500, RPYT, YACEP
Gea offers a heart-centered yoga practice rich with creative sequencing, chanting, functional alignment, and skillfully woven yoga philosophy for inspired living. She aims to honour the ancient wisdom of yoga, be inspired by modern science, and convey the often misunderstood Yogic philosophy & spiritual teachings in an easily digestible way for a modern practitioner of yoga & meditation.
She is the founder of the SOMA Yoga studio in Wandsworth, where she offers classes, kirtans, workshops and trainings. As a part of the Spanda Institute faculty she serves as the Program Director for Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga TT, and a lead teacher on 200h & 300h Yoga teacher trainings. Gea is also hosting her membership platform, the Online Yoga Club, and runs annual retreats.
Nina Vukas
Program Director, Lead Trainer | E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP, C-IAYT
Nina is the founder of the Spanda Institute and lead trainer for Advanced Study Programs. She is also a yoga therapist and somatic psychotherapist with an honours degree in Psychology and a postgraduate qualification in the Neuroscience of Mental Health. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Neuroscience.
A dedicated yoga practitioner for over two decades, Nina has been a certified yoga teacher since 2004 and a teacher trainer since 2009, certifying hundreds of yoga teachers worldwide. Today, she works primarily at the advanced level, training and mentoring established teachers and yoga therapists. She leads advanced training pathways as well as the Spanda Institute’s 800-hour Yoga Therapy Programme.
Drawing on more than twenty years of immersion in yoga tradition alongside her science-based education, Nina integrates classical wisdom with contemporary research to create rigorous, science-informed training modules. Her teaching and clinical work are trauma-sensitive, nervous system–informed, and evidence-based, supporting healing, resilience, and whole-person wellbeing. She is known for creating learning environments that are both deeply compassionate and intellectually rigorous. She also wrote two books - Safe Space: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Embodied Calm: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Nidra.
Instagram: @nina__vukas Website
Guest Teachers
Marina Moric
RYT 500, RPYT, PhD Neuroscience
At Spanda Institute, Marina serves as our resident neuroscientist and is an integral part of the teaching faculty for our 200-hour, 300-hour, and Yoga Therapy Teacher Training programs. With a master's degree in biology and a PhD in Neuroscience, Marina brings a unique and deeply informed perspective to her teaching.
Marina currently lives in Fuerteventura, the Canary Islands. You’ll find her either in the water surfing, or in the air practising Aerial Silk, Acro Yoga, or taking to the skies with paragliding.
Tova Olsson
MA Religious Studies
Tova Olsson is a scholar of religion, author and yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience in educating. She is appreciated for her deep knowledge, her ability to explain esoteric ideas and philosophical concepts in an accessible way, for her skillful storytelling and humorous approach.
She holds a MA in Religious Studies and is currently working on her PhD, researching the construction of gender in contemporary Tantra in Europe. She is the author of "Yoga and Tantra: history, philosophy and mythology", published by Motilal Banarsidass, and runs the online school Saraswati Studies.
Laurelle Fullan
RYT 500, Yoga Nidra Teacher
Laurelle Fullan is an experienced and compassionate advanced yoga teacher, having completed Spanda Institute’s 300-hour program with a focus on integrative and therapeutic yoga practices. In addition to her expertise in yoga, Laurelle is a certified Yoga Nidra practitioner, astrologer, and end-of-life doula, blending diverse modalities to create holistic and supportive experiences for her students and clients.
As a valued guest teacher at Spanda Institute, Laurelle leads Embodied Calm, Spanda Institute’s Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Nidra method.
With a unique ability to hold space for transformation, Laurelle draws on her multifaceted expertise to inspire growth, peace, and resilience in those she works with.
Renée Jones
E-RYT200
Renée is joining our training to offer her signature approach to Restorative Yoga. She believes the gentle art of slowing down can open the door to a deeper understanding of both body and self. Her teaching centres on creating inclusive spaces where students are encouraged to soften, listen inward, and feel empowered to follow what their bodies are communicating.
