The Trainings
education for yoga teachers & curious practitioners
Breathing is the first and last gesture of life, yet it is much more than a simple automatic movement programmed for our survival. This workshop is an invitation to get curious about your breath: we will (re)discover specific ancient pranayama practices, while learning about what modern science can teach us about them.
This training is for you if:
working with your breath brings you anxiety or/and insecurity
you would like to be better able to support beginners in their breathing journey
you don’t feel equipped enough to include pranayama in your classes or personal practice
you are open to go back to the ‘basics’, unlearn and relearn your understanding of breathing
you would like to develop your language and move beyond the following common cues: ‘take a deep breath in & out’, ‘feel your belly rise and fall’…
you would like to better understand the intricate workings of the nervous system
you want to learn how to practice and teach in a smart, progressive, and inclusive way
you want to learn how to use poses and props to better inform the breath
What to expect: 5h of practice + 4h of theory + 3h of teaching methodology / sequencing
guided practices (asana & pranayama)
brief history and philosophy of pranayama
breathing: how and why?
understanding biomechanics of the breath
a modern view of the bandhas (internal locks)
various pranayama, their effects and variations/adaptations
the language of pranayama
how to sequence pranayama
Schedule: Friday → 17h30-19h30 //Saturday & Sunday → 8h30-13h30 (schedule might be subject to small changes.)
You can expect a training that takes a progressive and personalized approach, where less is often more, and simplicity is key: a more sensitive and inclusive path for many.
Price: 335.- chf Early Bird (until 31.7.26) / 360.- chf (from 1.8.26)
The course is YA accredited, and you will receive a certificate of completion.
Includes: a manual, high quality mats and props, a Yoga Alliance certification, unlimited tea.
Doesn't include: food, accommodation, insurance.
The training will take place in a small group (max. 9 people). It is open to teachers and to any breath curious person.
» book both trainings (12h The Subtle Breath & 15h Smart & Creative Sequencing), and save an additional 50.- chf «
12h Pranayama - The Subtle Breath, 16-18 October 2026
15h Smart & Creative Sequencing, 28-29th March 2026, 14-15 November 2026
Like most of us (if not all of us?), I started my teaching career repeating the words of my teachers - without necessarily understanding the why behind the how (oops!), copying their sequences and other so-called 'methods' without daring to even critically think about their relevance.
After many years of trainings combined with experience & personal research, I am quite proud of what I am able to offer in my classes, both in terms of intelligent movement and genuine presence. I became very clear on what my intentions are, how I can convey my values within my teaching, while becoming quite passionate about all things inclusivity.
If you love intelligent movement and would like to be more confident and clear on who you are as a teacher, this might be the perfect training for you.
Especially if you would like to…:
move away from a performative way of practicing / teaching that doesn't entirely reflect your values or personality
learn how to create fresh, crisp, yet inclusive sequences that resonate with most bodies and minds
move beyond flexibility & discover that sweet spot where you feel both strong and flexible
incorporate movement science into your yoga practice / teaching in order to make it more sustainable, empowered and unique
offer more room for self-agency and self-enquiry in your classes
infuse your own personality in your classes with a renewed sense of confidence
know how to add-in creativity not only through variations and transitions but also through words, speed, presence & more
What you can expect:
identify your goals and intention both as a teacher / practitioner more clearly
a blend of classical yoga practices & modern movement through a scientific lens
theory made practical on stretching science, functional anatomy and physiology
better understanding of the concepts of mobility, stability, flexibility
better understanding of the concepts of proprioception and interoception, and how the way you cue matters in that regard
refreshed sequencing skills to offer practices that are adaptable, well-rounded, non-dogmatic and that actually nourish your nervous system
time for questions, group exchanges and practical exercises
General information:
Price: 400.- early bird (valid until 31.7.) / 450.- afterwards
Location: Yogaschönau, 3007 Bern
Schedule (both days): 9:00-12:30 / 14:00-18:00
Participants: 12 max.
This course is YA certified. You will also receive a certificate of completion as well as a small manual. Not included: transport, accommodation, food, insurance
Open to all curious practitioners and teachers who would like to take their practice and teaching to the next level.
» book both trainings (12h The Subtle Breath & 15h Smart & Creative Sequencing), and save an additional 50.- chf «
50h Embodied Slowness Yin Yoga Training in Bern, 26-28 Feb & 12-14 March 2027
Yin yoga is a slower paced style of yoga developed in the late 70’s, influenced by Hatha Yoga, Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves longer held poses (passive static stretches) that are typically held for 2-6 minutes, depending on individual needs and intention. A yin practice can potentially help in areas such as nervous system regulation and flexibility, mindfulness, body & breath awareness, pain perception, sense of agency and deep rest.
Our intention is to create points of interests, rather than absolutes. This training it an invitation to be discerning, have a good critical thinking approach, be flexible about unlearning and relearning as well as refresh what you already know.
This course is aimed at yoga teachers and other health/movement professionals wanting to implement yin elements to their classes or offerings, as well as curious students who wish to deepen their Yin Yoga practice. This course is Yoga Alliance accredited.
The teachers:
Sarah Hübscher (Co-Teacher, RYT 500) and Valentine Bahri (Lead Teacher, E-RYT 500 & YACEP) are two experienced, knowledgable and commited yoga teachers and practioners, focusing on a functional, non-dogmatic and trauma sensitive approach.
What you will learn:
PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY
Functional anatomy of the shoulders, spine and hips
Critical introduction to fascia, the myofascial lines and the meridians
The notions of tension, stress and the different types of compression
The different nervous systems and their functions
The anatomy and physiology of the breath
HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, THEORY
Introduction to the daoist philosophy, collective discussions
Brief history of Yin yoga and TCM
The principles of Yin yoga
Brief introduction to the notions of Qi & the 5 elements
Introduction to Restorative yoga
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Asana lab: the main poses, their functions and variations
The use props & offering an inclusive practice
How sequence a class
How to include pranayama in a relevant, supportive & progressive way
How to teach yin in a trauma sensitive manner
Schedule: 2x half days + 4x full days
Friday (x2): 13:30-18:30
Saturday (x2): 8:30-12:30 / 14:00-18:30
Sunday (x2): 8:30-12:30 / 14:00-18:30
Daily schedule:
Morning Yin & Yang practice (Asana, Pranayama)
Short Break
Physiology, Anatomy
Lunch break
History, Philosophy, Theory
Short Break
Teaching Methodology, Asana Lab
Guided Yin practice (1x full Restorative) / Teaching Experience
We don’t believe in a vertical learning experience — you can expect lots of discussions, shared experiences as well as interactiveness throughout the training.
Group of max. 12 participants.
>> Please note that a minimum of 5h of homework in total is to be expected (before and in between the two modules). <<
Price: 1250.- Early Bird 30.8.2026 / 1390.- afterwards
What’s included: Embodied Slowness Yin Yoga manual, Yoga Alliance certification (incl. diploma), a cosy shala with all the props, and more…
Not included: Transport, personal insurance, meals, accommodation
