Calendar of Events
Teacher Training Courses, Continued Education, Masterclasses, Workshops & Retreats with Spanda Teachers
Below is a list of upcoming teacher training events hosted by Spanda Institute, along with special classes and retreats led by our teachers. Join us for a teacher training, continued education, workshop, or retreat—and move, breathe, and learn with us.
200-hour YTT in Sri Lanka
We designed this 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program with your busy life in mind. Understanding that taking extended time away from work and family is a luxury for many, we’ve divided this Yoga Alliance-certified training into two modules: an online component and an in-person experience in beautiful Sri Lanka. The online portion will thoroughly prepare you for the in-person training, allowing us to make the most of our time together. Plus, instead of a packed 10-hour daily schedule, you’ll enjoy a half-day off to unwind, explore, or even catch some waves at the surf break in Hiriketya.
Masterclass and Lecture with Nina Vukas
Join us in Sarajevo for a special event celebrating movement, connection, and learning with Spanda Institute founder Nina Vukas. Begin with a fluid and playful Spanda Vinyasa - Jala Flow class, a donation based charity class. Follow this with an insightful Trauma-Sensitive Yoga lecture, exploring principles and practical tools for creating supportive, inclusive spaces. Whether you attend the class, the lecture, or both, this is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your practice and connect with the Spanda Sangha.
The Heart of Sangha Masterclass in Zagreb
Join The Heart of Sangha in Zagreb, a special Vinyasa Flow class dedicated to reconnecting, reflecting, and celebrating the yoga community. This is a donation-based karma yoga class, with all proceeds supporting Udruga Indigo, a sanctuary for abandoned dogs urgently raising funds to secure their home. Held at Makronova on Ilica 11, formerly home to Sangha Yoga Centre, the event carries the spirit of generosity and unity in a space filled with cherished memories. Come together to honour the essence of yoga—community, connection, and compassion—while making a meaningful impact for those in need.
Manipura Flow Masterclass in Maribor
Join us for a special Manipura Flow Masterclass in Slovenia, bringing together the Spanda Sangha—old friends, new faces, and shared energy united by the journey of yoga. This third-chakra, fire-inspired Spanda Vinyasa class is designed to ignite inner warmth, energise, and reconnect to your inner power, balancing the stagnation that winter often brings. Through dynamic movements, energising asanas, mantras, and mudras, we’ll awaken vitality and cultivate strength from within. This donation-based class supports an animal shelter in Maribor, offering a meaningful way to give back while nurturing your own practice. While modifications will be offered, this intermediate-level class is not suitable for complete beginners.
Soul Free Retreat in Andalusia with Gea Krajcar
The meaning of the word radical comes from the Latin word radix, which means root. To radically embrace is to get to the root of things, to that which is hidden from view. By accepting and recognising our worldly pursuits and transcendental divinity, we can get closer to our true nature - and know that they are not separate from the whole. During this retreat with our Gea Krajcar we will practice the tantric teachings of the radical embrace through soulful Yoga classes, meditation, and Kirtan, uncover limiting patterns for authentic living, and cultivate freedom in authenticity through Gestalt and contemplative psychotherapy experiential workshops.
Safe Space: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Training (50 hours)
Join us for this 50-hour exploration of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. The Safe Space Trauma-Sensitive module is designed to offer an in-depth exploration of both the theory and practical application of creating safer, more supportive environments for all. This approach is especially helpful for individuals experiencing trauma-related symptoms, but its principles can benefit anyone in a yoga or therapeutic setting.
Log in your hours as YACEP, 300-hour Spanda Training, 800-hour Spanda Yoga Therapy Training or APD (IAYT CE).
200-hour YTT in Sarajevo
We are thrilled to bring our transformative 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In collaboration with one of our alumni, local teacher Ada Vuk, and with the support of our fantastic team, we are excited to offer an 11-month hybrid training in this beautiful city. The program spans 11 weekends, alternating between five online and six in-person sessions, including the exam weekend. The in-person weekends will be held at Fly Yoga Sarajevo studio, providing a perfect setting for your journey.
200-hour YTT in Maribor, Slovenia
We are thrilled to announce another Spanda Yoga Teacher Training in Maribor, Slovenia, this time led by our local teacher and our new faculty member, Anja Kaloh.
This 10-month-long Teacher Training is covered over 12 weekends. As all of our training courses, it partially includes an online part that covers lectures with our faculty. Some of the weekends are hybrid; one day of in-person and one covered via recorded materials. Some weekends will be fully in-person, and some, such as during the summer and in December, will be fully online so you can create the time to study around your holiday. Please note that while the in-person training will be in Slovenian, the online lectures and the course materials are in English.
Yoga Retreat in Portugal with Maddie and Teresa
Get ready to dive into the vastness of The Sea, Sound & Self. This unique retreat, created by our Terea and Maddie, two passionate yoga teachers and etacher trainers, is rooted in the transformative power of nature and connection. The great ocean—whether experienced through surfing, swimming, or its calming presence—offers a profound opportunity to awaken awareness of our role within the natural world. With the tools of Yoga and Sound Healing, this retreat invites participants to explore the vibration and energy ever present around and within us.
200-hour YTT in Ericeira, Portugal
Join us for another 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in May 2025, Ericeira, Portugal. Elevate your yoga journey with our transformative Yoga Teacher Training! This hybrid training format offers the perfect blend of flexibility and in-depth learning, with 30% of the curriculum completed online and the remaining 70% in person. Based in the stunning coastal town of Ericeira, Portugal, we have been welcoming aspiring yoga teachers to our home base since 2018. Our courses are carefully crafted to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience, created by Nina Vukas (E-RYT 500, RPYT, IAYT), founder of the Spanda Institute, and led by our dedicated and expert faculty.
Trauma-Safe Yoga Workshop with Nina Vukas, London, UK
Explore the principles of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in this weekend workshop designed for yoga teachers, teacher trainees, and anyone interested in creating safer, more inclusive spaces. The workshop includes two days of lectures, yoga classes, and practical tools for understanding trauma and its impact, as well as how to integrate trauma-sensitive principles into teaching. Participants can attend one or both days, with a discount available for the full weekend.
Day one focuses on the basics of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, including techniques for cueing, language, and fostering empowerment and personal agency. A flow-based yoga class incorporates these principles, allowing participants to embody the concepts through movement, breath, and mindfulness. Day two delves into Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Nidra, offering tools to adapt and guide this practice in a way that supports healing and accessibility. The day concludes with a restorative yoga class paired with Embodied Calm Yoga Nidra, creating a deeply nourishing experience for participants.
13 hours (YACEP, APD, Spanda 300)
200-hour Yoga Teacher Trining in SOMA, London
We are thrilled to announce another Spanda Yoga Teacher Training in SOMA Yoga studio, London, led by SOMA’s founder and one of our essential faculty members, Gea Krajcar.
This 7-month-long Teacher Training is covered over 12 weekends. It is a hybrid training with some lectures delivered online on demand, so you can follow them from the comfort of your home. Our core faculty teachers, such as Spanda founder Nina Vukas, anatomy teacher Teresa Wohlmannstetter and neuroscientist Marina Moric, cover these lectures. Some weekends are hybrid: one day of in-person and one covered via recorded materials. Some weekends will be hybrid, some entirely in-person, and some will be fully online so you can create your own schedule.