SEPTEMBER 2026 - JUNE 2027 IN SW LONDON
WITH GEA KRAJCAR, NINA VUKAS & TOVA OLSSON
300h Yoga Teacher Training
Elevate Your Teaching Expertise.
Deepen Your Practice.
Embody Your Path.
Our hybrid 300h Advanced Yoga Alliance training for certified yoga teachers 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.
HYBRID PROGRAM : IN-PERSON LONDON + LIVE VIA ZOOM + ON-DEMAND
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HYBRID PROGRAM : IN-PERSON LONDON + LIVE VIA ZOOM + ON-DEMAND 〰️
why study with us
I facilitate this globally recognized, Yoga Alliance-certified hybrid program as part of the Spanda Institute faculty at my SOMA Yoga studio in Wandsworth, London, UK.
Since 2009, Spanda has been dedicated to elevating yoga as a science-informed, trauma-sensitive, and continually evolving discipline.
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.
Our experienced teaching team includes senior trauma-informed yoga teachers and yoga therapists, renowned tantric scholars, neuroscientists, psychotherapists, and more.
who is this 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
Curriculum
SEPTEMBER 16 - 20, 2026 WITH GEA KRAJCAR
IN-PERSON AT SOMA + ON DEMAND PRE-STUDY
Chakra Flow
Demistify the energetic anatomy of the 7-chakra system and understand how to use the yogic tools to create a balancing practice around each chakra’s unique qualities, functions, and influence on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Using the chakra system, this module will equip you with knowledge to craft inspiring masterclasses and workshops that touch not just the physical body, but the subtle energetic layers that shape our experience of life - using themed, creative Namaskars, advanced sequencing pathways building up to peak poses, pranayama, mudra and mantra.
OCTOBER 3 - 4, 2026 WITH TOVA OLSSON (SARASWATI STUDIES)
ONLINE LIVE VIA ZOOM
Kashmir Shaivism: The Heart of Classical Tantra
Dive into the heart of nondual Shaiva tantra, a sophisticated philosophical tradition that bridges the body-mind gap and offers a worldview that is both artistic and scientific.
We study the tradition known as Kashmir Shaivism, Trika Shaivism, or classical tantra - the tantric practices, but also exquisite, intellectually challenging philosophy, as well as its devotional qualities. The texts of Kashmir Shaivism, written around 1000 CE, somehow speak to the modern reader. They offer teachings that consciousness (Shiva) and energy (Shakti) never really separate, that consciousness becomes form through its own free will (svatantrya).
Of course, the statement "All One" is easy to utter but not quite as simple to embody. That is why this module doesn't only include philosophical studies and discussion, but also storytelling (mythology), initiated mantras and meditation practices. The goal is to find a fruitful combination of discernment and devotion, fitting for a tradition where another name for Consciousness is The Heart.
OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2026 WITH NINA VUKAS
4 HOURS ON DEMAND PRE-STUDY + IN-PERSON AT SOMA
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
This module provides the knowledge and skills to create trauma-informed yoga practices that prioritise safety, choice, and empowerment. You will explore the origins and terminology of trauma-sensitive approaches while developing a clear understanding of what trauma is, the different types of traumatic experiences, and how trauma affects the body, nervous system, and behaviour. The course examines trauma-related disorders, prevalence, potential triggers, risk factors, and the possibilities for post-traumatic growth and prevention. Through a neurobiological lens, you will study the physiology of stress and trauma, including the autonomic nervous system, the SAM and HPA stress pathways, vagal function, and common defence responses. You’ll learn trauma-sensitive principles such as creating safer spaces, using invitational language, supporting inclusivity, and fostering empowerment.
The module also develops your ability to recognise signs of nervous-system dysregulation, understand professional scope and boundaries, and respond appropriately within the role of a yoga teacher. Yogic tools, including asana, breath practices, mindfulness, meditation, mudra, sound, and ceremony, are explored through a trauma-sensitive lens, alongside somatic resourcing techniques and guidance on avoiding potentially harmful psychotherapeutic interventions in yoga settings.
OCTOBER 2026 WITH LAURELLE FULLAN
ON DEMAND - STUDY AT YOUR PACE
Embodied Calm: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Nidra
This module introduces Embodied Calm, a trauma-sensitive approach to Yoga Nidra designed to cultivate deep rest, nervous-system regulation, and inner safety. You will explore the differences between traditional Yoga Nidra and trauma-sensitive adaptations, alongside the scientific foundations and therapeutic benefits of non-sleep deep rest practices. The training outlines the stages of the Embodied Calm method and provides practical guidance for teaching, including preparation, pacing, language, and script development. Emphasis is placed on supporting agency, minimising triggers, and creating an experience of grounded awareness, making Yoga Nidra accessible, stabilising, and deeply restorative for diverse populations.
NOVEMBER 2026 WITH NINA VUKAS
ON DEMAND - STUDY AT YOUR PACE
Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics
Learn how the body moves safely and efficiently in yoga practice through a deeper understanding of movement mechanics, joint function, and muscular coordination. In this module, you will explore how muscles, joints, and connective tissues interact during asana and transitions, including the roles of prime movers, stabilisers, load distribution, and force transfer. You’ll examine trunk control and spinal mechanics, core stability, and healthy spinal movement, alongside principles of alignment and functional posture. By understanding common postural deviations and how to assess them within the scope of yoga teaching, you’ll gain tools to offer intelligent adaptations and corrective interventions.
The module also explores muscle activation patterns, including concentric and eccentric contraction, agonist–antagonist relationships, and the balance between mobility and stability. You’ll study the physiology of stretching, flexibility, fascia, and hypermobility, as well as the role of proprioception in improving body awareness and movement control. This comprehensive anatomical foundation supports precise, individualised, therapeutic, and injury-preventive teaching, empowering you to adapt practices to diverse bodies and guide students safely and effectively.
DECEMBER 11-13, 2026 WITH GEA KRAJCAR & RENÉE JONES
IN-PERSON AT SOMA
Accessible Yoga & Restorative Yoga
True accessibility goes beyond offering modifications - it's about language, space, sequencing, use of props, and genuine inclusivity. You'll learn how to use props to make classes accessible for all bodies and develop intelligent sequencing for true "all-levels" classes using the mat, chair, and wall.
This module teaches you language that fosters inclusion and safety while creating both physical and emotional space for diverse bodies and abilities. You'll understand accessibility and trauma-sensitive practices beyond the physical, learning to teach in a way that honors each student's unique needs. By the end of this module, you'll be able to create classes where everyone - regardless of age, ability, body type, or experience - feels genuinely welcome and empowered.
We’ll delve into the foundations of Restorative Yoga - learning key postures, intelligent prop use, and adaptable approaches that support a wide range of bodies. We’ll look at how to create an environment that truly allows for rest, including how to prepare the body, soften sensory input, and guide thoughtful transitions that help students stay in a state of ease. Through the lens of the nervous system and its relationship with fascia, this module explores rest not simply as a pause, but as an essential balance to effort. It becomes a pathway back to your authentic self, helping you build a stronger foundation for practice and develop a more nuanced understanding of the body. By the end of the training, you’ll feel confident designing and guiding restorative classes that are thoughtful, inclusive, and deeply nourishing.
MAY 21 - 24, 2026 OR FEBRUARY 25-28, 2027 WITH GEA KRAJCAR
IN-PERSON AT SOMA OR LIVE ONLINE VIA ZOOM + ON-DEMAND PRE-STUDY
PRENATAL YOGA
Journey into the heart of women's health and wellbeing through this powerful, trauma-informed module specializing in the transformative stages of pregnancy.
We take a deep dive into the physical changes of pregnancy, the intra-abdominal pressure management and core functionality to help your safely guide your students through accessible, dynamic and restorative practice.
*This module is a shortened version of our 85h Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training and can be taken in May 2026 or February 2027, either in-person or via zoom. If you have already done this training with us, we count 40 hours towards your 300h certification. If you want to take the full 85h Prenatal & Postnatal Teacher training instead of the shortened module, we offer an appropriate discount for our 300h students. If you don’t want to take this module for any reason, we have on-demand module alternatives, or alternatively might accept 40 hours from a selection of other advanced trainings you might have done already. Contact us for more information.
JANUARY 29-31, 2026 WITH GEA KRAJCAR
IN-PERSON AT SOMA
SAFE ASSISTS & ADJUSTMENTS
Learn the art of skillful, consent-based assists and adjustments in yoga. This module teaches you verbal and physical skills, when, how, and why to offer physical adjustments, and crucially, when not to. You'll explore the principles of safe biomechanics, clear communication, and trauma-informed consent practices that honor each student's boundaries and autonomy.
Through hands-on practice, you'll develop confidence in offering supportive assists that help with individual alignment, create stability, and enhance proprioceptive awareness, all while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. This is about learning to use touch as a powerful teaching tool with integrity, sensitivity, and respect.
We will also explore assists in building up to peak poses as part of our modules on creative sequencing.
APRIL 8 - 11, 2027 WITH GEA KRAJCAR
IN-PERSON AT SOMA
TATTVA MANDALA VINYASA
Breaking free from linear sequencing, we'll invite circular movement and fluid transitions through a dynamic, creative sequencing method that moves 360 degrees around the mat, inspired by Ayurvedic principles and the tantric tattva system working with the Pancha Mahabhutas - the five great elements. This module teaches you to create practices that honor the elemental wisdom of both yoga and Ayurveda, bringing depth and meaning to your sequencing while honoring the natural constitution of your inner and outer nature. One of our favorite gateways to creative, playful, and intelligently sequenced practices!
MARCH 2027 WITH NINA VUKAS AND MARINA MORIC
ON DEMAND - STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF YOGA
This module bridges the gap between yogic tradition and evidence-based research, equipping you with the scientific literacy to understand and articulate yoga’s profound effects on the brain, nervous system, and overall well-being. You’ll explore foundational neuroscience relevant to yoga teaching, including the nervous system anatomy, neural networks involved in attention and emotion, neurotransmitters, stress physiology, and the role of the autonomic nervous system, while learning to distinguish research-based insights from wellness hype.
Through a neuroscience lens, you’ll examine how yogic practices influence human physiology and psychology. The module also explores the neurobiology of meditation, mindfulness, mudras, mantra, chanting, and sound, alongside the role of yogic philosophy in shaping cognition, emotional regulation, meaning, and perspective. You’ll gain insight into trauma-sensitive approaches, somatic awareness, mental health applications, habit formation, and motivation, while learning to sequence and cue classes based on nervous-system principles. By understanding how to recognise and respond to students’ physiological and emotional states, and the powerful role of community and co-regulation, you will be empowered to create safe, responsive, and deeply transformative yoga experiences.
MAY 7 - 9 & MAY 14 - 16, 2027 WITH GEA KRAJCAR
IN-PERSON AT SOMA | FRIDAYS: EVENING ZOOM LECTURE!
Creative Theming & Mythology
Learn how to seamlessly weave mythic storytelling and yogic philosophy concepts into embodied practices for inspired living. This module is a journey into bhakti yoga, kirtans, chanting, and storytelling around myths and deities - teaching you to create soulful classes and workshops that spark deeper curiosity, elevate the practice, and inspire the everyday living.
Through this module, we’ll tap deeper into the heart-led practices, finding your own authentic voice, guidance on where to find and how to choose themes for your classes, learn theming patterns and pathways for practical integration into your classes and courses, and how to use and repurpose your theme bank to conserve your energy and time in the busy teaching life.
MAY 29-30, 2027 WITH NINA VUKAS
IN-PERSON AT SOMA
PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION IN-DEPTH
This module offers a comprehensive exploration of breathwork and meditation as powerful tools for nervous-system regulation, mental clarity, and expanded awareness. You will study the anatomy and physiology of respiration, the relationship between breath and the autonomic nervous system, and emerging research in breath science. Alongside classical pranayama techniques, you’ll explore contemporary breathing methods and learn how to teach breath practices skillfully, safely, and progressively to support resilience, focus, and emotional regulation.
The meditation component examines the scientific benefits of various contemplative practices, including mindfulness, concentration techniques, and loving-kindness meditation. You’ll explore relaxation methods and approaches that promote deep rest and integration, while developing confidence in both personal practice and teaching. Together, these practices cultivate inner stillness, support nervous-system balance, and open the doorway to deeper states of awareness and presence.
JUNE 12-13, 2027 WITH GEA KRAJCAR & GUEST TEACHER
IN-PERSON AT SOMA
THE BUSINESS OF YOGA: Building a sustainable life
We'll be guiding you into bridging the gap between teaching yoga as a side gig with a few classes a week and making this a full-time career. This module gives you practical, real-world tools to build a sustainable, mindful business rooted in the heart, providing for your needs. We'll talk about starting a full-time career versus part-time teaching, promotion and marketing, including social media, website, newsletter, and local outreach, and creating a balanced life as a yoga teacher.
You'll learn how to build impactful classes and communities, run workshops that people actually want to take, and establish and run retreats from set-up through marketing to teaching. The module also covers running an online yoga business, how to open your own studio, and how to run teacher trainings. This is the module that turns passion into livelihood - with clarity, strategy, and integrity.
JUNE 2027 WITH NINA VUKAS
ON DEMAND - STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE
THE ETHICS OF TEACHING YOGA
Teaching yoga is a profound responsibility. This module explores the ethical dimensions of teaching, from scope of practice to inclusivity, honest communication, and embodying the ethical guidelines in your work. You'll learn to understand your scope of practice as a yoga teacher, practice honest communication and trauma-informed approaches, and cultivate mindfulness in teaching. We'll explore the yamas and niyamas of teaching yoga and how to create inclusive and diverse yoga spaces. This is the foundation for teaching with integrity, humility, and authentic care for your students.
Hybrid training that works with your real life.
No need to adjust your entire world around this - we spread it across 9 months and 14 modules.
This training works with your routine without compromising work and family life.
In person at soma Yoga London
The majority of the training is facilitated in person at SOMA Yoga Wandsworth, London.
We gift you with a complimentary 10-class pack to support your practice during the training (worth £140).
some Online modules are live via zoom, and others are on demand.
We tried to hit the sweet spot with the schedule and offer you an opportunity to still travel as needed, or press play, pause, and repeat for modules you find useful to rewatch!
You will get access to our online learning platform for on-demand modules: all pre-recorded so you can watch at your own pace, take notes, and review as needed. We offer a suggested timeline for study to help you follow the training optimally, with live Q&A sessions upon completion of each module.
Some modules are offered live via Zoom (no recordings!), which has enabled us to bring renowned scholars on board and offer you premium course materials!
Daily schedule for all modules is available on request through this form. Different modules will have slightly different times, depending on the structure of each module.
Small groups (max 15)
We limit the training to 15 students, offering unparalleled individual attention to each person.
You'll receive plenty of direct feedback on your teaching throughout the course. Our regular group mentoring sessions will support your growth & integration of the course materials into your real-life offerings.
What do we teach?
Our non-dogmatic approach is multidisciplinary - rooted in Tantric and Hatha Yoga teachings, Classical Yoga Philosophy, and Ayurveda, while informed by sciences such as Anatomy & Physiology, Biomechanics, Neuroscience, and Psychology.
project based exam
You'll develop your unique graduation project - a workshop series, online course, a retreat, training etc.
Our 6 group mentoring sessions happening on Thursday evenings throughout the training will provide space to refine your ideas, receive feedback, troubleshoot challenges, and bring your vision to life with the support of your cohort and teaching team.
London, SEPTEMBER 2026 - JUNE 2027
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Cost & plans
Deposit:
500£ non-refundable deposit to reserve 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 discount:
Spanda Institute 200h graduates receive extra 10% discount for all payment options (excluding the monthly plan admin fee).
Teachers
Gea
Lead trainer
E-RYT500, RPYT, YACEP
SOMA Yoga London • founder
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 honor 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.
Through 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.
As a full-spectrum doula, she regularly volunteers in online projects that support mothers in need across the Balkan region, giving back to her homeland.
Nina vukas
Program Director, Lead trainer
E-RYT500, RPYT, C-IAYT
Spanda Institute • founder
Somatic Psychotherapist
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.
Website | Instagram: @nina__vukas
TOVA OLSSON
MA Religious Studies
E-RYT
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.
& THE SPANDA TEAM
Marina Moric | RYT 500, RPYT, PhD Neuroscience
Renée Jones | E-RYT200, YIN 50h
Laurelle Fullan | RYT 500, Meditation Teacher
FAQ
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In general, we teach Vinyasa Yoga. The core teachings of our Yoga School are rooted in our authentic Vinyasa Flow Method which 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.
In this training we will also learn Accessible Vinyasa Sequencing using props and modifications, and Restorative Yoga.
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If you are a teacher doing this training for your practice only, you will dive really deep into the understanding of your sadhana, learn plenty of yogic philosophy, and be able to create healing, balancing, and empowering classes for yourself and your friends. However, there are plenty of practical teaching labs in this training, where you will be teaching in pairs to embody what you learn in order to be able to craft your personal practice. You won’t need to take the exams, but then you also won’t be able to receive the certificate.
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Aligned with Yoga Alliance standards, you need to be a certified 200h Yoga Teacher to apply. You do not need to actively teach in order to enroll in this training. You do not need to have completed a 200h training with us in order to enroll, but we do have an extra 10h foundational Spanda Method: Intelligent Sequencing on-demand module that will help you prepare for this training (no extra fees). This extra module is self-paced and needs to be completed before the start of the training.
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Yes, every year we offer one scholarship for someone in need. If we have extra space, we offer partial scholarships too. Get in touch if you need extra financial support!
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Yes, our Yoga school has been registered with the Yoga Alliance for the last 15 years and our certificate is recognized internationally. Upon completion of your training, you will get a Yoga Alliance certificate, and if you wish, you can register with Yoga Alliance as a 500h Yoga teacher upon completing all requirements from the Yoga Alliance.
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To complete this teacher training, you need to attend all course hours, complete all written assignments, and pass the written and teaching exams - and we will make sure that you do so.
If you miss a lecture, day, or weekend, you can make up for it by booking a private lesson with a lead teacher. In this way, you can make up for a maximum of 4 days.
Some modules can be completed on-demand instead of in-person, but these will only be allowed for life emergencies or major pre-commitments, and will be considered case by case.
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Yes! Upon the full payment of the training, you will receive a complimentary 10-class pack at SOMA Yoga worth £140.
Upon graduation, you get a forever 10% discount on other Spanda trainings we offer!
We also always give back - with a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, a portion of our earnings is dedicated to planting trees and supporting selected charities.
And we always give back - with a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, a portion of our earnings is dedicated to planting trees and supporting selected charities. -
All course materials, manuals, online platform access for on-demand study, community check-ins during the training (Zoom or in-person), live Zoom Q&A sessions, mentorship calls, 10 class pack at SOMA, a 300h Yoga Alliance certificate contributing to the 500h Yoga teacher registration with Yoga Alliance.
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We will have scheduled Q&A live Zoom calls with on-demand module teachers, where you will be able to reflect on the lectures and ask questions. This will happen on the last Friday evening in the month scheduled for an on demand module. We always suggest taking notes and writing down any questions during on-demand study to make sure everything gets answered!
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You have access to the online platform for 2 more months after the training end date.
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Yes, we will be opening a limited number of spots in modules, depending on availability, closer to the dates of the modules. These are all YACEP accreddited courses, and you can receive continuous education hours through Yoga Alliance. Please register your interest via email to get on the waiting list.
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No - our lineage is rooted in Hatha Yoga teachings, classical yoga philosophy, tantric teachings, and Ayurveda. Yin Yoga originates from the Chinese Taoist tradition and is based on meridian theory, which falls outside our area of expertise. All our offerings include Restorative Yoga, which is one of the modules offered in this training.