
March 2021
[Live Streamed & In Person] Anatomy and Energetics of the Spine with Carina Terra
Available both On-Line and In-Studio - you choose In this workshop, we will investigate the connection between the physical heart and the heart chakra. We will also learn how proper circulation of blood/oxygen/nutrients/energy becomes a vehicle for moving prana (the vital life force) throughout the body, not only cleansing and healing the internal organs, but also impacting the quality of our thoughts and emotions. By becoming more attentive to the movements of prana and learning to enhance and direct its…
Find out more »Spinal Mobility Workshop: Chest opening, Abs lengthening, Back extensions
You are only as old as your spine! Our well-being is greatly enhanced by a healthy backbone. According to yoga tradition, the vital energy of the body is housed in and protected by the spinal column. From an energetic perspective, a well-rounded, balanced yoga practice includes moving the spine in all directions, and contains the right balance of backward bends (a.k.a. spine extension) and forward bends (a.k.a. spine flexion), as well as side stretches (a.k.a. lateral flexion of the spine)…
Find out more »April 2021
[Live Streamed & In Person] Pranayama Essentials for Yoga Teachers & Students
Open to all students, not just teachers. – a 300 hour Teacher Training Module This module is designed for teachers who have already completed a 200-Hr yoga teacher training, and wish to accumulate 300-Hr credits toward their 500-Hr certification. Or for the curious practitioner who simply wishes to deepen his or her knowledge of yoga. Body and mind are held together by the breath. The breath we normally experience and are aware of is just a physical manifestation, an outward…
Find out more »May 2021
[Live Streamed & In Person] Ayurveda- A 300 hour Teacher Training Module with Carina Terra
Open to ALL curious students. Take it for credit, take it for fun- A 300 Hr Teacher Training Module with Carina Terra We will cover the following topics through lecture, discussion, and hands-on/verbal practice: ✓ History of Ayurveda, its sources in ancient texts ✓ Relationship between Yoga & Ayurveda ✓ The 24 cosmic principles (Tattvas) ✓ Review of the gunas ✓ Review of the doshas ✓ Review of the Ayurvedic dietary principles ✓ Comparison between an Ayurvedic diet based on…
Find out more »Safe and Peaceful Inversions with Dora Gyarmati in Issaquah
Take it for fun or credit: A 300-Hour Teacher Training Module with Dora Gyarmati This Inversions course will cover the following topics through lecture, discussion, and hands-on/verbal practice: ✓ 2.5-hour workshop that will provide tools and techniques on how to practice and teach inversions safely and correctly ✓ Anatomy lecture and discussion with a physical therapist on muscular awareness and structural integrity in inversions ✓ How to insert inversions into a regular flow class in a way that is safe,…
Find out more »August 2021
2021 Spira Summer Yoga Retreat at Teanaway Valley
4 Days and 3 Nights of Fun, Laughter, Great Food & Yoga and Mindful Meditation at a Gorgeous Lodge Estate Away from It All! August 6th-9th, 2021 Amazing yoga every day. Private gourmet Chef providing meals three times a day. Beautiful and spacious lodging, all in one amazing deal with reasonable prices! The Retreat is nestled in the trees on 20 scenic acres in the Teanaway Valley just 6 miles from Cle Elum. An easy 1 hour drive from Seattle on I90…
Find out more »September 2021
[Live Streamed & In Person] 200 HR Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training 2021-2022
We call our 200 Hour Training Mindfulness and Yoga because we offer so much more than yoga asana. Mindfulness allows the mind to become ✓ more resilient to adversity ✓ more present to joy ✓ more efficient at work. Mindfulness teaches us to engage with our friends, family, and profession in a way that is more productive and emotionally rewarding. This training is registered with Yoga Alliance. Spira Power Yoga is also certified by Washington State as a licensed vocational…
Find out more »October 2021
Anatomy and Energetics of the Pelvis: An Online and In-Studio Teacher Training
Open to all curious students. A 300-hour or Continuing education module. In this workshop we will explore: ✓ The Anatomy and Energetics of the pelvic along with root & sacral chakras ✓ Asana, movement and breathwork to cleanse, purify, and balance the root & sacral chakras — includes 2.5-hour Hip Opening Workshop with Regan ✓ The information in this course will be presented in a modern, western context that is accessible to students of all levels, not just those who…
Find out more »November 2021
Making friends with stress – Awareness, Mindfulness and Meditation
Available online or in-studio Did you ever try meditation, but found yourself frustrated thus gave up after a few tries? Well you are not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions around mindfulness and meditation... Did you ever try meditation, but found yourself frustrated thus gave up after a few tries? Well you are not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions around mindfulness and meditation, and a lot of products to purchase about meditation that offer a“sexy shortcut” and…
Find out more »March 2022
Yin Yoga Teacher Training Online and In-Person
This course is designed for RYT teachers who also want to learn to teach Yin Yoga. It is also for teachers who have already completed a 200-Hr yoga teacher training, and wish to collect 300-Hr points toward their 500-Hr certificate. Or for the curious practitioner who simply wishes to deepen his or her knowledge in yoga. We will cover the following topics through lecture, discussion, and hands-on/verbal practice: ✓ An introduction to the Philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga ✓…
Find out more »April 2022
Fun and Technique Behind Advanced Sequencing with Dora Gyarmati & Carina Terra
Learn the how to teach complex forms, improve your memory skills. Part of 300 hour teacher training. Family and Work Friendly Schedule for Weekend Modules: We will provide a one hour break for lunch both days Day 1: Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm ✓ Vinyasa Practice ✓ Understanding Vinyasa Krama (Progressive Sequencing) ✓ How to Teach Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Mandalas ✓ Comparison & Analysis: Mandala Sequencing versus Traditional Power Yoga Sequencing / Peak Pose Sequencing Day 2: Sunday, 10:00am - 6:00pm…
Find out more »Fun and Technique Behind Advanced Sequencing with Carina Terra & Dora Gyarmati
Learn the how to teach complex forms, improve your memory skills. Part of 300 hour teacher training. Family and Work Friendly Schedule for Weekend Modules: We will provide a one hour break for lunch both days Day 1: Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm ✓ Vinyasa Practice ✓ Understanding Vinyasa Krama (Progressive Sequencing) ✓ How to Teach Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Mandalas ✓ Comparison & Analysis: Mandala Sequencing versus Traditional Power Yoga Sequencing / Peak Pose Sequencing Day 2: Sunday, 10:00am - 6:00pm…
Find out more »May 2022
Arm Balances and Core and Shoulder Anatomy in Issaquah
Course Description: Learn how to break down and teach, or appreciate arm balances. In this course, you will learn the secret behind arm balances as well as a detailed picture of upper-body anatomy. We will cover safe alignment and injury prevention. We will also cover: ✓ PT presentation on anatomy of shoulder and core ✓ how to build safe sequencing when incorporating arm balances ✓ how to break down arm balancing poses to build strength as well as understanding of…
Find out more »June 2022
Learning Healthy Alignment with Hands on Assisting with Dora Gyarmati
Open to everyone, not just teachers. This is a great opportunity to learn good alignment principles. A 300 Hour Teacher Training Module In this heavily hands-on course will cover the following topics: ✓ The different types of hands-on assists ✓ Learning to see and understand students in asanas ✓ How to use your hands to guide students into a more balanced and stable alignment that is in harmony with their own abilities ✓ Being aware of your students' energetic space…
Find out more »September 2022
Demystifying and Understanding Tantra with Dora Gyarmati – Online or In-person
Open to all curious students! Take it for the joy of learning as well as for Yoga Alliance Credits– a 300 hour teacher training module This course will introduce yoga teachers to the teachings of Tantra and demystify the tantric approach to yoga. The following topics will be covered: ✓ What is Tantra? ✓ Why Tantra? ✓ Historical Roots and Development of Tantra ✓ Schools of Tantra ✓ Dualism versus Non-Dualism: Comparison of Patanjali’s Yoga and Tantra Yoga ✓ Key…
Find out more »November 2022
[Live Streamed & In Person] Yoga History, Philosophy and The 8-Limbs – Deepen Your Practice
Take it for fun, or take it for YA credit. If you are going for the credit, hope you still have fun! :- ) – a 300 hour teacher training module ✓ Did you ever wonder how yoga started and why this is more important now than ever? ✓ Are you curious to learn more about the wisdom literature of yoga and how it can improve your life? ✓ Do you wish to deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy and…
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