This is a Sadhana and an Education/Teacher Training for Yoga teachers and experienced students that want an in-depth exploration, education and personal growth in the traditions of Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga is the general term applied to any practices of Yoga that involve Asanas, Pranayama (breathwork), Meditation, Kriyas (inner cleansing), Mudras, Devotion and the underlying Philosophies for approaching an inner and
outer life.
The Svarūpa Advanced Yoga Teacher Training gives students a Continuing Education Program in practices of the Modern and Ancient Hatha Tradition.
Asana is presented in dynamic form but with a deeper understanding of alignment, modifications and adjustments. One can expect to see growth in all the practices of Yoga but also to learn the deeper subtle aspects of the practice. How to make it more complex and advanced is only one aspect. Allowing the work to be simple but to move into deeper layers of the conscious is another.
Therapeutic Asana, Pranayama, Breathwork, Yoga Nidra/Prana Vidya and Meditation support this Training.
The content of the course, final assessment and certification gives students a chance to take a deep
Sadhana over the length of the course, to have a sangha (a group of dedicated students working together)
and to improve in teaching and facilitation skills, planning and holding space in group and 1 – 1 settings.
The content of this Training covers:
- Level One + Level Two Syllabus of Asana (Dynamic Asana and Restorative Asana)
- Foundation and Level 2 Pranayamas and Kriyas
- Inner work of Yoga Nidra/Prana Vidya & Meditation
- Continuing studies in Subtle/Energetic Body
- How to evolve Sequencing of Asana, Pranayama for teachers and self-practice
- Key support as a teacher/facilitator
- Working with challenges and special conditions
- Evolved studies in Ayurveda
- Anatomy and simple Therapeutic applications Yoga Asana
- Mantra and Devotional Practice
- Evolving the Teaching Methodologies
- Yoga Philosophy — exploring philosophy across the ages and wisdom traditions
Faculty
Stephen Thomas
Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Philosophy
Céline Ryf
Asana, Mantra, Philosophy
www.celineryf.com
Chris Eggenschwiler
Anatomy, Asana
www.the-yugen.com
Brigi Thomas-Moog
Ayurveda, Asana, Restorative Asanas
Dates
2025
Module One — dates to be announced soon
2026
The courses take place at Svarūpa Yoga in Berne (Switzerland) — except Summer Retreat
Additional Notes
a) Full days beginning at 8.30 and finishing at approx.17.30
Some optional evening programs are also offered, music/satsang/gatherings
b) special access** Students of the ATT have full access to the Thursday morning practices (Live or recorded) throughout the entire year of the course. This represents an excellent way to stay connected to the deep practice of Pranayama, Kriya, Cleansings, and focused themed Asana as well as a guided Spring Cleanse taught from an Ayurvedic perspective. (the cleanse can be done live or recorded).
c) Study between modules will be recorded reading and video material that students can work through at their own pace.
d) Students are expected to attend the full course in order to graduate. An allowance of maximum 15 hours absence is permitted.
e) Students are expected to maintain regular practice throughout the course, and it is recommended to attend public classes of the faculty when possible. Students enrolled in the TT are offered a 20% discount off Svarupa Abo’s during the time of the course.
f) The course will be taught in English and German. Reasonable fluency in both languages is required. Course submissions can be written in German or English.