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, one that gathers all the knowledge & experience I’ve gained in my first decade of teaching. It is 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 info 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 Provence (near Avignon): 16-23 October 2027.

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

• unlimited access to 120+ online 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 times before 31.3.27

• EARLY BIRD MAX: 3’890.- CHF → pay in 3x times before 30.9.26

>> 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. <<

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.