about us

Our faculty brings together experienced yoga teachers and professionals from fields such as anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, and psychology. Each member of our team is trained in trauma-sensitive approaches and is deeply committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Many of our trainers began as Spanda students themselves, and together we form a dedicated, research-informed, and community-rooted faculty that supports you at every step of your journey.

Why Choose Spanda Institute?

• Rooted in Tradition, Grounded in Science: Multidisciplinary approach, evidence-based.

• Trauma-Sensitive: All our trainings include a trauma-sensitive module.

• Small groups: In-person trainings are intentionally intimate, with space for personal attention.

• One-to-one mentoring: Our online courses are unique due to the one-to-one mentoring we provide.

• Loved by our students: consistently rated as one of the top Yoga Alliance–approved schools, with outstanding reviews from graduates.

• Ongoing support: We stay connected with graduates, guiding them as they step into their teaching journey.

• A Thriving Global Community: join a network of teachers and practitioners who grow and support each other long after the training ends.

Giving back - Karma Yoga

As a yoga teacher training school, we believe that the practice of yoga extends far beyond the mat. Karma Yoga, the yoga of selfless service, inspires us to give back to the world in meaningful ways. For every student who joins our training, we plant a tree, contributing to carbon reduction, restoring habitats for biodiversity, and creating sustainable opportunities for local communities. We are also dedicated to supporting animal shelters in the places where we hold our trainings. By raising awareness and providing financial assistance, we help volunteer-run organisations care for abandoned animals, run spay and neuter programs, and promote responsible pet ownership. In addition, for nearly two decades, we have organised humanitarian events to support people in need, offering aid during natural disasters, helping refugees, and addressing the needs of children in crisis. Through these initiatives, our mission is to embody compassion in action and show how yoga can transform not only individuals but also communities and the planet.

Our Programmes

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (in-person)

Our foundational programme is designed for those beginning their teaching journey. Learn the principles of the Spanda Method, combining yoga tradition with modern functional movement, anatomy, and physiology. Offered in Portugal and Sri Lanka as an intensive, as well as London, Maribor and Sarajevo as an extensive.

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (online)

A flexible, fully online version of our foundational training. Includes one-to-one mentoring to support your growth and ensure you feel confident, connected, and guided throughout your studies.

300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (in-person & hybrid)

For teachers ready to deepen their knowledge and expand their skill set. This advanced training blends tradition, research-based science, and specialised modules, offered in hybrid or in-person formats for greater flexibility.

300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (online)

An online pathway to advanced certification, with individual mentoring and trauma-sensitive teaching at its core. Build confidence as you refine your personal voice as a yoga teacher.

90-hour Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga (in-person & online)

Specialised training that equips you to safely and effectively support women through pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery. Rooted in yoga and informed by the latest perinatal science.

800-hour Yoga Therapy Training

A comprehensive professional training that integrates yoga, psychology, neuroscience, and Ayurveda with evidence-based therapeutic practices. Prepare to work one-on-one or in clinical settings as a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT).

YACEP Short Courses (online & in-person)

Continuing education programmes for certified teachers, covering specialised topics from philosophy and pranayama to biomechanics and therapeutic approaches. Designed to enrich your teaching and keep your practice evolving.