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Oktober 2026 to September 2027

Essence & Embodiment 200h Yoga Teacher Training

    1. The Essence & Embodiment Yoga Teacher Training combines the solid foundation of a classical yoga education with a present, embodied and consciousness-based practice.

We teach yoga as a path that offers both roots and wings: a strong grounding in anatomy, philosophy and methodology, combined with somatically felt practice, emotional intelligence and conscious space-holding.

Alongside the traditional pillars of yoga, we integrate experience-based and ceremonial elements such as heart-opening rituals (cacao, blue lotus), sound healing, breathwork and conscious connection practices. Not as something mystical or elevated, but as grounded, professional tools to support people on a deeper level.

Our intention is to train teachers who teach with authenticity, clarity, confidence and embodiment — and who understand yoga as an experiential space for growth, healing and presence.

Structure:
200 hours in 4 modules of 50 hours each. The Teacher Training is Yoga Alliance accredited and meets the applicable training standards.

Each module can be booked individually as a 50-hour continuing education, or all four together as the complete 200-hour teacher training.

Rates:
Full training module 1 to 4: 4’750 CHF (200h)
Single module 1, 2 or 3: 1’150 CHF (50h)
Retreat modul 4: 1’506 CHF (30h)

Hosts:
Melanie M. Gerber Minder
Ania Zielinska
Chris Moffitt
Puje Shagiei
Valentina Citterio
Guest: Christina Eggenschwiler (Anatomie)

Rates:
Full training: 4’750 CHF
Modul 1-3: 1’150 CHF per Modul
Modul 4: 1’450 CHF (Retreat)

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MODUL 1 – Foundations of Essence (50h)

Asana · Alignment · Functional Anatomy

Dates:

Weekend 1: Friday to Sunday: 23.10. to 25.10.2026
Weekend 2: Friday to Sunday: 20.11. bis 22.11.2026

Content:

* Foundations of asana practice
* Functional anatomy (stability, mobility, fascia)
* Alignment and individual adaptation
* Postural correction, hands-on assists and safe practice
* Nervous system regulation: basic breathwork
* Introduction to embodiment principles

Intention:

Stability, precision and embodied understanding of the body. Roots.

Hosts: Melanie, Chris, Ania

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MODUL 2 – The Art of Teaching (50h)

Teaching Methodology · Sequencing · Voice & Holding Space

Dates

Weekend 1: Friday to Sunday: 22.01.2027 – 24.01.2027
Weekend 2: Friday to Sunday: 05.03.2027 – 07.03.2027

Content:

* Structure and design of class formats
* Sequencing methodology (linear, thematic, energetic)
* Language, voice and presence
* Cueing: clear, safe and embodied
* Holding space and energetic hygiene
* Introduction to sound (sound spaces, frequencies)

Intention:

Teaching with confidence – authentic, clear and methodical.

Hosts: Melanie, Chris, Ania

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MODUL 3 – Philosophy, Ritual & Inner Path (50h)

Yoga Philosophy · History · Ritual Work · Conscious Space

Dates:

Weekend 1: Friday to Sunday: 07.05. – 09.05.2027
Weekend 2: Friday to Sunday: 11.06. – 13.06.2027

Content:

* Yoga history and philosophy (classical and contemporary)
* Ethics and integrity in teaching
* Introduction to ritual work: cacao, blue lotus, plant allies
* Energetic space-holding (intuitive and structured)
* Embodied inquiry (self-reflection, journaling, circle work)

Intention:

Inner depth and expansion.
Consciousness as a teacher.

Hosts: Melanie, Puje, Valentina, Chris

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MODUL 4 – Transformation & Integration Retreat (50h)

Breathwork · Ceremony · Integration · Embodied Facilitation

Dates:

Weekend 1: Thursday to Sunday (retreat): 26.08. – 29.08.2027
Weekend 2: Saturday and Sunday: 7.09. – 19.09.2027

Retreat Content (Thu–Sun):

* Breathwork journeys
* Cacao or lotus rituals
* Sound healing sessions
* Embodiment workshops
* Teaching labs (deepening)
* Personal transformation, resilience and presence

Follow-up Weekend Content (Sat–Sun):

* Integration into your own teaching voice
* Closing classes and peer teaching
* Feedback, mentoring and evaluation
* Certification

Intention:

From knowledge into embodiment.
From practice into leadership.

Hosts: Melanie, Puje, Valentina, Chris, Ania

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June and July 2027

Dive into Stillness: Yin & Sound Teacher Training

Yin · Soundhealing · Stillness

Dates:

Weekend 1: Friday to Sunday: 25.06. – 27.06.2027
Weekend 2: Friday to Sunday: 09.07. – 11.07.2027

A deeply immersive training designed to bring you into stillness, sensitivity and presence.

Over two weekends, you will explore the foundations of Yin Yoga and learn how to integrate sound in a way that is grounded, safe and impactful. Through a blend of theory, embodied practice and teaching labs, you will build the confidence to guide others into deep states of relaxation and inner connection.

Who This Training Is for:

* Yoga practitioners who want to deepen their yin practice and understanding of subtle body work
* Aspiring or current teachers looking to integrate sound into yin classes
* You are a yin certified teacher willing to refresh the foundations and integrate sound into your yin offerings
* Anyone interested in sharing the practice mindfully, safely and confidently
* Practitioners who want a holistic, experiential approach that combines theory, philosophy and applied teaching.

Hosts:
Charlène
Rada

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Contact

If you are interested in the training, contact me using this form or write to melanie@yogainabag.com and I will send you more information and answer all your questions. Love Melanie