About us
Spanda Institute (formerly Sangha Om Yoga School and Spanda Vinyasa Yoga School) is an International Yoga Institute offering programs in Europe, Sri Lanka and India. Through our 200-hour, 300-hour and Prenatal YTTC, we have certified hundreds of Yoga Teachers worldwide. We also provide online education via our Spanda Online education platform.
Our Yoga programs are based on the comprehensive Spanda Yoga Method created by the Institute's founder Nina Vukas (E-RYT 500, RPYT, IAYT) and enriched by our proficient faculty. The method is based on the latest understanding of Functional Movement, Biomechanics and Physiology. We intend to integrate ancient wisdom and modern science, finding their meeting points. Consequently, our approach is multidisciplinary - rooted in Tantric and Hatha Yoga teachings, Classical Yoga Philosophy and Ayurveda, and sciences such as Anatomy & Physiology, Biomechanics, Neuroscience and Psychology. Regarding the History and Tradition of Yoga, we teach in a non-dogmatic, research-informed way.
Our teachings are based on Nature's cycles, supporting the gentle unfolding of our body/mind. For us, Yoga is an art of healing and flowing with the creative pulse of everything (Spanda). We believe that Yoga is for everybody, but not the same Yoga is for everybody, so we have developed different sequences to serve the needs of each individual. Once our students leave the 200-hour training, they can teach themed sequences adjusted to the group (beginners, intermediate, advanced) and the day/month/seasonal cycle.
All of our Teacher Trainers are trained in a Trauma Sensitive Yoga approach to teaching, and our in-person Teacher Training groups are small, giving a lot of individual intention. Once our students receive their diplomas, we stay connected and help them on their Yoga Teacher journey.
We believe in giving back. By participating in our events you contribute to our efforts to help create a more sustainable society and help those in need.
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Our Sankalpa
At Spanda Institute, we see that the awakening of humankind has to start with individual healing. And to do this, we need to use different disciplines and tools and notice where the old and the new, Tradition and Science, meet rather than separate. Our mantra “Grounded in Tradition, Inspired by Science” reflects that intention. We are here to offer you the tools to heal, transform and thrive, so we can, as a global collective, heal, grow, thrive and awaken.
Our growing faculty comprises knowledgeable individuals passionate about finding the truth and curious about new research in their respective fields. Our promise to you as a student is to teach you what we know and encourage you to question everything and find your own path. Still, a teacher provides the tools to light your way, but you must learn to walk it alone.
We are also passionate about creating a community and believe that change is truly possible when many people walk towards the same goal. We support and encourage our community, both students and facilitators, in personal as well as professional development. Almost all of our Faculty Teachers have once, in one way or another, been our students. We are stronger as a community and can help each other thrive.
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