200h Slowness Practices Foundational Training

NOT YOUR MAINSTREAM YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

° smart & relatable movement + breath  ° curiosity ° play ° critical thinking °

This 200h teacher training blends the roots of yoga with modern science, academics, pedagogy, and creativity. It’s a non-dogmatic foundational training with a well-thought-out & well-rounded program covering everything you need to start your own journey - leaving‍ ‍you feeling knowledgeable, empowered, and able to think critically about modern yoga and the wellness industry at large. You won't be given strict methods or rules to follow ; instead, you’ll be encouraged to find your own vision and voice, and to nurture your creativity, so you can share a yoga that truly reflects your selfhood.

THE CONTENT:

• Asana, Pranayama & Stillness (~50h): a creative blend slow vinyasa, functional mobility, inversions, yin, & more.

• History & Philosophy (~25h): history based on academic research, & philosophy made practical - both will inform your teaching vastly.

• Applied Anatomy & Biomechanics (~20h): practical anatomy that actually supports your understanding of your practice & teaching: engaging, useful and actually applicable knowledge.

• Asana Lab, Body Reading & Hands-on Adjustments (~15h): understanding key actions, individual alignment, appropriate touch, consent & more.

• Teaching Methodologies & The Language of Yoga (~15h): work on your cues, expand your vocabulary, your vision and images and learn how to guide a class from A to Z with confidence, while staying authentic.

• Smart Sequencing & Inclusivity (~15h): we will go beyond ‘peak pose’ sequencing, learning how to create smart classes that will leave your students feeling both balanced and rested.

• Practicum, written Exams & individual Feedback (~20h)

• Introduction to Yin & Restorative Yoga

• Introduction to Trauma Sensitive Yoga

• Introduction to Prenatal Yoga

• The Business & Ethics of Yoga (online): we will discuss all things Self-Employment, Website, Social Media, Marketing, Communication, Ethics & more.

• Post-training follow-up (Whatsapp group support + online Q&A): so you can ask all the questions that may have arisen since your graduation.

>> please note that a minimum of 50h of self-study (incl. pre-readings & home work) and self-practice (incl. online classes) before & during the training are to be expected <<

THE RHYTHM: example of a full day - keep in mind that each day will be different depending on the content being covered. There will also be enough breaks in-between and during the sessions.

• Morning Guided Practice (90-120' session)

• Applied anatomy / Asana lab / Hands-on Adjustments (90' session)

• Lunch break (90')

• History / Philosophy (90' session)

• Teaching Methodology / Sequencing / Inclusivity (120' session)

• Evening Guided Practice or Teaching Experience (90'-120' session)

FOR WHOM?

• experienced practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of this vast and rich practice

• yoga students who would like to start their teaching journey with a commitment to learn, unlearn and relearn together

• other health/movement professionals wanting to implement yoga elements to their classes or offerings

LANGUAGE: English (support in French & German when needed, possibility to teach in your preferred language)

TEACHERS: 

Lead Teacher: Valentine Bahri (Founder of Kosmos Yoga // Slowness Practices, 10 years of full-time teaching experience)

Support Teacher: Sarah Hübscher (8 years of teaching experience)

Experienced Guest Teachers: Lisa Fraipont (Touch as Support - an exploration of hands on adjustments as tools for effortlessness // Bodily Territory - language through the lens of metaphors, images and non-productivity), Zineb Fahsi, …  & more coming soon :)

>> Max. 16 students <<

THE 'PLUS' OF THIS TRAINING:

• enough actual teaching experience: you will leave the training all the tools to feel confident and ready to teach.

• a truly 'all levels' approach: you will learn how to sequence & guide classes that are inclusive, relatable and adaptable.

• an inclusive space: we welcome all lived experiences.

• unlimited access to a Library of 120+ classes 3 months prior to the training: to get familiar with the various practices you will be exploring in depth beforehand.

• a hybrid learning experience: pre-training self-paced online practices & readings +4x weekends in Bern + 8x days spent in community in Provence + a few online sessions.

• a post-training follow-up, for further support and integration.

• a -10% discount on all other shorter trainings: can be used in conjunction with other promotional offers.

We don’t believe in a vertical learning experience — you can expect lots of discussions, shared experiences as well as interactiveness throughout the training.

LOCATIONS & DATES:

• 4x weekends at Yoga Atelier in Bern: 25-26 September, 2-3 October, 13-14 & 20-21 November 2027.

• intensive immersion of 7 nights/8 days in a 200 year old farm in Provence (near Avignon): 16-23 October 2027.

• a few online sessions via Zoom (recordings will be available), dates TBD.

• unlimited access to 140+ recorded classes 3 months prior to the training

PRICE OF TRAINING: 

• NORMAL RATE: 4'490.- CHF → pay in 5x times before 31.8.27

• EARLY BIRD: 4'190.- CHF → pay in 3x or 4x times before 31.3.27

• EARLY BIRD MAX: 3’890.- CHF → pay in 3x or 4x times before 31.12.26

>> 1 helping hand spot + 1 partial scholarship spot are available for the price of 3'490.- CHF. Please reach out if you're facing financial limitations and/or are from an underrepresented/marginalized community. <<

If you need extra flexibility for the installment payments, please get in touch.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• all tuition fees

• a comprehensive Slowness Practices 200h manual

• a certificate of completion

• unlimited access to The Kosmos Library 3 months prior to the start of the Training

• ongoing support & long term Whatsapp community of like-minded people & friends to be :)

Not included: travel costs, travel insurance, meals during the weekend modules in Bern, accomodation.

PRICE OF ACCOMODATION (in Provence): includes 7x nights, all meals & snacks + all facilities and services. All rooms are twin rooms and come with a private bathroom.

• 940.- CHF per person (to be paid 3 months prior to the training).

Please note that a deposit of 1000.- CHF is to be paid to secure your spot.

Deposits are non-refundable. Your deposit can be used for a future training within a year if you cancel until 6 months before the start of the training. For more detailed conditions, please read our GTC when booking.