Satyananda Yoga Academy Europe
Online Teachers Module
NEW DATES: 2.–4. October 2026
„KAYA STHAIRYAM & HOW TO INTRODUCE PRATYAHARA MEDITATION IN CLASS“
Through the Teacher Modules we can continue to deepen our personal experience and broaden our understanding of the best and most appropriate ways of passing on our learning and experience to our students. To continue this process of learning and working together, SYAE is hosting another Sangha weekend.
The topic of this Teacher Module is „Kaya Sthairyam and how to introduce Pratyahara Meditation to our yoga students“.
For majority of people yoga starts with hatha yoga. Although the asana and pranayama practices do form a important preliminary background for progress in yoga, they will not succeed in achieving the overall wellbeing of an individual. A strong and healthy body is an asset. However, to experience the fullness in life we need to take care of the mind too. The mind also needs training – not only to become strong, but to become content and happy.
Satyananda Yoga offers a wide range of Pratyahara Meditation practices. To present the complete approach of the Satyananda system of yoga it is essential, that we include these techniques in our yoga teaching, therefore enabling our students to gain self-knowledge and to experience a steady and still mind.
Our next Teacher Modul will evolve around the practice of Kaya Sthairyam and how to introduce pratyahara meditation techniques in class, when to introduce it and how to make a gradual progression in teaching these practices.
„Unfortunately, yoga is more or less regarded as a form of physical culture divested of all its psychological and spiritual significance. This is due to an exaggerated emphasis on the yoga asanas.“ Swami Sivananda
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Course Aim
The aim of this course is to give teachers an opportunity to nourish and recharge their knowledge, understanding and enthusiasm for Satyananda Yoga. We will also work together to learn how we can effectively and creatively convey this to our students.
NEW dates
Friday, 2nd October 26
19.00–20.00 CET
Saturday, 3rd October 26
8.30–12.30 & 14.30–17.30 CET
Sunday, 4th October 26
8.30–13.00 CET
Closing date of application: 20th Sept. 2026
The weekend will be guided by the most senior teachers of our tradition in Europe, with time for learning, questions, and discussions to recharge us, no matter how many years of teaching one has completed.
This course is for teachers / instructors of the Satyananda system of yoga.
Previous training criteria may include from either:
a) Satyananda yoga – TTC course, or
b) Satyananda yoga – Yogic studies courses, or
c) from long exposure to yoga, ashram life and personal sadhana.
Students will be expected to be present for all
sessions at all times and participate fully in all aspects
of the online course.
Due to substantial differences in average income of
participants from different areas of Europe, course fees apply as follows:
€170.- for participants from: Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland,
Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Sweden, Switzerland, UK
€110.- for participants from: Cyprus, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Spain
€75.- for participants from: Albania, Belarus,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine
The course fee covers all practical and theoretical
tuition.
Participants with limited financial resources can
apply for reduced course fee.
Closing date of application: 20th Sept. 2026. Please apply well in advance, as spaces are limited. They may fill up before the application closing date.
Fill in the application form here.
If you would like more information please contact:
application [at] syae.eu
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To secure your space in the course, you will need to pay the full amount upon receiving confirmation of your participation.
50% of the fee will be refunded for cancellations received up to one week before the course starts.
After that, no refund is possible.