Spanda Institute

Spanda Institute (formerly Sangha Om Yoga School and Spanda Vinyasa Yoga School) is an International Yoga Institute offering programs in Europe (Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia etc.), Sri Lanka and India. We also provide online education either live via zoom or through our Spanda Online education platform. Through our 200-hour, 300-hour and Prenatal YTTC, we have certified hundreds of Yoga Teachers worldwide. 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 have been 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 are committed to sustainability; our events are carbon neutral. Through our Yogis4Future initiative, we are offseting carbon by planting trees and helping local communities. Lean more