200hr Swaha Yoga Training

Swaha Yoga Teacher Training is based on Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, so that upon completion of this program the trainees can include any kind of audience and adopt the teachings according to the students' needs.

This teacher training course by Swaha Yoga Center, directed by Tanya Popovich, is a combination of years of experience, expertise and thousands of hours of training concentrated into a one month long transformational experience.

- Tanya Popovich ERYT-500, Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga) is founder of Swaha Yoga Center, certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher, with a long background in traditional and contemporary Yoga systems. Tanya offers teacher trainings internationally along with her team* of dedicated and experienced teachers. We are a Yoga Alliance registered school.

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Students are taught in an environment created to help them feel supported, allow for growth and nourish their personal and spiritual practice. This is done by giving them the chance and opportunity to dive deep and self-reflect in a safe and nurturing environment, exploring the path of Yoga and all of its teachings.

Swaha Yoga Teacher Training is a Hatha/ Vinyasa Yoga Training, so that upon completion of this program the future teacher can include any kind of audience and adopt the teachings according to the students' needs.

Swaha Yoga Teacher Training is based on Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, so that upon completion of this program the trainees can include any kind of audience and adopt the teachings according to the students' needs.

Το πρόγραμμα σπουδών βασίζεται στην Classical Yoga αντλώντας από τα αρχαία ιερά κείμενα, (Yoga Sutras, BhagavadGita, Vedanta, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Tantric Yoga κλπ), καθώς και από ορισμένες σύγχρονες διδασκαλίες και γνώσεις πάνω στη μεθοδολογία της γιόγκα. Αυτή η αρχαία και σύγχρονη πνευματική σοφία είναι ενσωματωμένη στην καθημερινή μας πρακτική, εντός και εκτός του στρώματος της γιόγκα.

+The Asanas (yoga postures)
The morning Asanas lesson is dedicated to your personal practice. The afternoon practice consists of your practice and the teaching of how to teach others. The daily in-depth practice includes:

  • Basic Warm Ups

  • Sun Salutations Variations

  • Basic, medium and advanced yoga asanas

  • Postural alignment

  • Deep relaxation techniques

  • Benefits and contraindications of asanas

  • Vinyasa creation (flow)

  • Right sequence

  • Injuries and special population

+Pranayama
Breathing techniques to control and expand the vital energy.

  • Basic methods of breathing

  • Methods for extending the breath-ability

  • Kapalabhati

  • Nadi Shodan

  • Surya Bheda

  • Ujjayi

  • Bhastrika

  • Sitkari

  • Sitali

  • Bhramari

  • Introduction to Advanced Pranayama

+Anatomy
Analytical exploration of the muscle-skeletal system with understanding of its function so the trainee can create safe sequences for its future students and sequences to evolve their practice.
We will see the common yoga injuries and how we can avoid them by combining alignment with body's biomechanics.
Introduction to the main body systems: cardiovascular, respiritory, digestive, endocrine, skeletal and muscular and the effecst of asanas and pranayamas on these systems.
+Kriyas
Classical techniques to cleanse the eyes, nose, nasal passages, oesophagus, internal organs and intestines:

  • Tratak

  • Neti

  • Kapalabhati

  • Dhauti

  • Nauli

  • Basti

  • Sankapraksalana

+Meditation

  • What is Meditation

  • Why and how to meditate

  • Effects of meditation

  • Experiences in meditation

+Philosophy of Yoga

  • The Four Paths of Yoga:

    • -Karma Yoga
    -BhaktiYoga
    -Raja Yoga
    -jnana Yoga

  • Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - a detailed study of the text and commentary

  • Basic concepts of Vedanta Philosophy

  • Introduction to Tantra

  • Kundalini Yoga

  • BhagavadGita - depth study of the text and commentary

+Yogic Diet

  • How diet affect brain and all the systems of our body

  • The impact of our nutrition for our planet and the environment

  • The concept of Ahimsa

  • Right balance of key nutrients

  • Suitable combination of foods

  • Therapeutic effects of fasting

  • Cooking Workshop

+Teaching Practice
The last two weeks of the Teacher Training, students will teach each other under the guidance of experienced teachers.

  • Creating a safe environment for the classroom

  • How to hold the seat of a teacher

  • Language and tone of voice

  • General advice for teaching a course

  • Teaching of basic Hatha / Vinyasa / Gentle Course

  • Teaching intermediate Hatha / Vinyasa / Gentle Course

  • Teaching a mixed level class

  • Teaching a class with special emphasis

  • Create a theme

  • Guided relaxation techniques

  • Hands on Assists

  • Injury and modifications for special population

  • How to address challenging situations

+Chanting
Chanting is a practice that develops a very clean vibration and lifts the practitioner to the Higher Self. It is one of the most effective practices to reach transformation.
We will be starting and ending the day with Chanting to lift our spirits, open our hearts and clear the mind.
+Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is a practice of selfless service. It is a way to reach Oneness, as the work is done as an offering without any thought for personal benefit. All students will take part in the work that needs to be done for the smooth functioning of the community.
+Satsang
Satsang means "to be in the company of truth and wisdom". We will study, read and contemplate on scriptures of ancient enlightened beings and modern teachers while also discussing how can we transfer their essence in our daily lives.

During Teacher Training, students will teach each other under the guidance of experienced teachers:

  • Creating a safe environment for the classroom

  • How to hold the seat of a teacher

  • Language and tone of voice

  • General advice for teaching a course

  • Teaching of basic Hatha / Vinyasa / Gentle Course

  • Teaching intermediate Hatha / Vinyasa / Gentle Course

  • Teaching a mixed level class

  • Teaching a class with special emphasis

  • Create a theme

  • Guided relaxation techniques

  • Hands on Assists

  • Injury and modifications for special population

  • How to address challenging situations

The training will take place at Swaha Yoga Center
Kallisperi 11,11742 Acropolis
Athens

In addition trainees need to complete 70 classes at Swaha Yoga Center
from September 2017 until June 2018.


Training Weekends:

OCT 7 & 8

NOV 11 & 12

DEC 2 & 3, 9 & 10

JAN 20 & 21, 27 & 28

FEB 17 &18

MAR 3 & 4

MAY 26 & 27

JUN 9 & 10

Cost:

For payment until August 20, 2026the price for super early bird, 15​50€*​.
For payment until September 7, 2026the price for early bird, 1650€*​.
Regular price 1850€*​.

Tuition includes:

  • Training fees
  • 70 classes at Swaha Yoga Center
  • Training Manual

*Prices do not include VAT 24%

After you fill in the on-line application, a deposit of €500 is required to reserve your spot (non-refundable), and balance due according to the arranged date for Super early bird or Early bird price.

To book your spot, please fill in the application . A deposit of €500* is needed and balance due according to proper date for early bird or regular price.

*deposits are non-refundable

If you need to canel your participation to the program, the following states the returning policy:

  • 50% return for cancellations up to 50 days prior the training.

  • 20% return for cancellations up to 30 days prior the training

  • For cancellations in less than 30 days prior the training starts, there is no refund.

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