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A journey into health, well-being, and the art of yoga.

Earn your 200-hour certificate—transform your life and reclaim balance...

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We don’t call our program “200-Hours” because it’s so much more. While most Yoga Alliance schools focus on the basics, Spira goes far beyond memorized scripts and surface-level learning.

Our training is rooted in Mindfulness education, designed not only to prepare you as a teacher but to transform how you live and engage with the world. Through this journey, you’ll learn to:

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  • Build resilience in the face of adversity

  • Be fully present to life’s joys

  • Work with greater focus and efficiency
     

Mindfulness extends beyond the mat—it reshapes how you connect with family, friends, and colleagues, creating relationships that are more authentic, productive, and deeply rewarding.

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This training is registered with Yoga Alliance.

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why learn with us

Yoga is more than a workout—it’s a philosophy and a meditative art. At Spira, we believe the first step is learning to live your yoga, and only then, if you feel called, stepping into teaching.

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Our teacher training is designed to help you think, explore, and deeply understand yoga—not just memorize scripts or repeat set sequences.

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We focus on technique, methodology, and creativity so you can teach safely and authentically, adapting to the students in front of you. A well-rounded teacher emerges with knowledge of anatomy, mindfulness meditation, philosophy, history, and above all, a passion for connecting and lifelong learning.

Quality and Credentials

program cost
The journey starts Oct 10, 2025

$600 non-refundable deposit  to secure your space (100% of the deposit is applied toward your tuition)

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$3,600  (full cost, including deposit)

 

Final payments are due at the start of instruction. Spira tries to accommodate students who need a longer time to pay off tuition. Email Dora for a payment plan.

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For the last fourteen years, this training has sold out! Make sure to pre-register. This is a unique teaching curriculum that you will not find in other studios.

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  • Beat back burnout
  • gain resilience 
  • find clarity
  • become a better version of yourself
  • become a teacher

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7-month program

​​Family and Work-Friendly Schedule for Weekend Modules:

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  • Fridays, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm - via Zoom

  • Saturdays, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm - In Studio or Zoom

  • Sundays, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm - In Studio or Zoom

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Friday nights will always be via Zoom. And Saturdays and Sundays will be in our Issaquah studio.

Zoom is provided on weekends per request as needed by students for health or travel reasons.

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November 2025 - June 2026 school year dates are the following:

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2025​

  • November 7-9

  • December 5-7


2026

  • January 9-11

  • February 6-8

  • Feb 27-March 1

  • March 20-22

  • April 10-12

  • May 8-10

  • May 22-24

  • June 5-7 -Graduation

 

The 40 Days of Introspection Workshop is part of Teacher Training! We will offer these lectures online to facilitate attendance.

 

The 40 Days workshop will be:

  • Every Thursday for 2 hours via Zoom

  • From 2026 January 15th-February 26th, 5:30-8 pm

(Recording will be available if you miss the lecture)


You will have reading and homework assignments between our meetings.

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TESTIMONIALS

Who Should Take This Training?
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✨ For self-enrichment: Perfect if you want to deepen your yoga, mindfulness, meditation, history, philosophy, anatomy, and self-awareness—without ever teaching a class.

✨ For future teachers: A strong, in-depth curriculum that prepares you to teach with confidence, creativity, and safety.

Even if you never plan to teach, practice-teaching is part of the journey. It builds self-awareness, helps you grow, and often surprises students with new insights.

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Flexible for Real Life
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Our program is designed for busy adults. Training meets just one weekend a month (Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday) over nine months. No need to put your life on hold.

We go beyond the required 200 hours to give you flexibility. You can miss up to three days or one full weekend and still qualify. Notes, homework, and personal catch-up support are always available.

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What You’ll Learn
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You’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of yoga and mindfulness, including:

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  • Self-awareness & meditation

  • Yoga history & philosophy

  • Anatomy & safe sequencing

  • Nutrition & self-care

  • Hands-on assisting & teaching methodology

  • The business of yoga

  • How ancient teachings meet modern science
     

You’ll graduate ready to teach anyone—from beginners stepping onto the mat for the first time, to advanced practitioners.

At Spira, we honor yoga’s roots while grounding our teaching in anatomy, mindfulness, and real-world application. You’ll learn to guide students authentically without dogma, meeting them exactly where they are.

Anatomy

Yoga poses

Indian history, religion and literature

Chakras

Public speaking

Mindfulness and self awareness practices

Resiliency, stress reduction

Holistic approaches to interpersonal relations

Body and energy languaging

Yoga sequencing

Different yoga styles

8 limbs of yoga  and life

still have questions?

Benefits of our unique extended schedule

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This 9-month extended course meets one weekend per month, making it ideal for working adults and those with families. This schedule gives you time to read, explore both modern science and traditional yoga, and truly immerse yourself in the art and lifestyle of yoga. You’ll also gain plenty of hands-on practice teaching, so you’ll feel confident stepping into a class by graduation.

your teachers

Spira offers a deep curriculum that goes beyond what is required by Yoga Alliance. Your experienced teachers include:

 

  • Dora Gyarmati – Lead Teacher ERYT – creator of Spira methodology. Dora has 14 years of teaching experience and keeps her knowledge fresh by taking philosophy, history, and anatomy courses at universities.

  •  Elena Soles, PT, DPT, CAFS– Anatomy lectures

  • Brenda Schornak -RYT – Assisting teacher throughout the 200 hour lecture

 

Dora will be present throughout all the hours. She is the lead teacher, lecturer and the creator of the curriculum. She will help you through the practice teaching exercises. She believes in upholding the highest standards for quality of education but she also wishes to provide a loving family environment. She will be there for you if you need help throughout the year. She also has her two dogs with her at all times, Panni (a standard poodle) and Albert (a maltipu) is ever present in the studio during the trainings. Students often find their presence calming and centering.

 

required reading

The following reading list, which is subject to change, will be part of the program.  No need to buy or borrow these books before our first meeting:

 

  • The Key Poses of Yoga – Ray Long MD FRCSC

  • The Bhagavad-Gita – MAKE SURE TO USE THE ONE THAT IS TRANSLATED AND INTRODUCED BY EKNATH EASWARA

  • The Heart of Yoga by Desikachar

  • Chakras and their Archetypes - Ambika Wauters

  • Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt

  • Teaching Yoga – by Mark Stephens

  • Awareness– The Perils and Opportunities of Reality by Anthony de Mello

  • Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

  • A Liberated Mind by Steven C Hayes PhD

  • Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson

  • The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga – Ray Long MD FRCSC – optional during 200 hours

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