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

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.

Instagram: @gea.yoga Website

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.