Beyond Yoga Teacher Training

By Lâma Nasser & Wesley Bassett
In affiliation with The Brick, Yoga Jivana, and The Space

About the training

Beyond Yoga Teacher Training is a 200-hour certified course designed to bridge ancient yoga wisdom with modern somatic intelligence and nervous system awareness. Structured in 3 flexible tracks across 10 immersive weekends, this training blends traditional philosophy and embodied anatomy with trauma-informed principles, functional movement, and breathwork integration.

This course is open to all dedicated practitioners and professionals whether you're taking your first steps toward becoming a teacher or looking to enrich your existing path. Expect to move beyond memorized sequences into a place of embodied presence, clarity, and safety both in your personal practice and your teaching.

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Who is it for?

  • Yoga practitioners seeking deeper embodiment and understanding
  • Aspiring teachers who want to lead with clarity and compassion
  • Experienced instructors looking for trauma-informed and somatic tools
  • Professionals in movement, coaching, or therapy fields

No teaching experience is required. A consistent personal yoga practice is recommended.

What makes this training unique?

  • Trauma-informed approach woven into the full curriculum
  • Applied Polyvagal Theory & Neuroscience integrated with ancient yoga
  • Deep focus on interoception, body mechanics, and nervous system literacy
  • Emphasis on safety, inclusion, and sustainable teaching practices
  • Rooted in over 40 years of combined experience across Yoga, Somatics, Embodied Therapy, and more

Course Format:

The program is structured in 3 Tracks, allowing flexibility for working professionals and advanced teachers who want to specialize or refresh their skills.

Each track can be taken individually, or combined for the full 200HR certification.

  • Track 1: Planting The Roots - Autumn 2026 (Dates TBA)
  • Track 2: Building The Framework - Coming Soon
  • Track 3: Embodied Integration - Coming Soon

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00–18:00

Location: The Space & Satori by The Brick, both in Antwerp

Each weekend includes:

  • Opening meditation
  • Asana practice and lab (form, function, feel)
  • Breathwork
  • Yogic philosophy
  • Somatic anatomy & nervous system intelligenceo Teaching clinics
  • Dharma talks & group reflection

Track 1 Planting The Roots

Module 1: From the Ground Up

Anatomy of the Foot & Somatic Foundations

  • Defining Yoga: history, lineage, and intention-setting
  • Functional anatomy of muscles, tendons, and ligaments
  • Surya Namaskar breakdown and foundational asanas
  • Introduction to the nervous system and Ujjayi Pranayama
  • Standing poses and foundations of balance

Learning Outcome: Develop an embodied understanding of alignment, grounding, and functional stability.

Module 2: Embodied Awareness

Anatomy of the Knee, Breath Awareness & Emotional Stability

  • Diaphragmatic breathing and breath awareness
  • Functional anatomy of the knee
  • Polyvagal-informed foundations: finding safety through the ground
  • Philosophy Talk with guest teacher Matthias Lauwers
  • "Form, Function & Feel" - how alignment emerges from sensation

Learning Outcome: Teach from a physically grounded, emotionally attuned, and energetically stable place.

Module 3: Communication

Voice, Teaching Presence & Upper Leg Anatomy

  • Functional anatomy of the upper leg
  • Understanding Sushumna Nadi and energetic alignment
  • Key elements of communication and voice effectiveness
  • Practice teaching with interoception and breath
  • The Window of Tolerance in asana practice

Learning Outcome: Integrate body mechanics and energetic intelligence, creating classes that balance structure and flow.

Track 2 & 3

Track 2: Building The Framework

Deepen your teaching methodology, expand into more complex asana, and strengthen your understanding of how to hold space for others.

Details and dates will be announced soon. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified first.

Track 3: Embodied Integration

Complete your certification journey with advanced practices, teaching exams, and the integration of everything you've learned into your own authentic teaching voice.

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Certification & Registration

Certification

Participants who complete the full training (all 3 tracks) and pass their teaching evaluation will receive a 200HR Yoga Teacher Training certificate. This certificate qualifies you to start teaching immediately or continue with advanced training.

Track 1 can also be taken as a standalone continuing education module for experienced teachers or dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their somatic and nervous system understanding.

Tuition

Track 1: Pricing to be announced

Full 200HR Training: Pricing to be announced

Early bird discounts will be available for full program registration. Payment plans up to 10 monthly installments will be offered.

How to register?

Registration opens soon for Autumn 2026.

To express your interest and be notified when registration opens, please send us an email with your name and intentions to roy@thebrick.be & info@thespaceantwerp.com with the Email Subject: "Interest in Beyond Yoga Teacher Training".

We'll add you to our priority list and contact you when dates are confirmed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the adresses of both locations?

2. What if someone is sick during a weekend or cannot attend a weekend for other reasons?

  • Students can receive notes from fellow trainees.

3. What materials do I need to bring?

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Eye mask
  • Water bottle
  • Journal for notes and reflections

4. What if someone wants to cancel their subscription?

Our cancellation policy is as follows:

  • Full refund up to three months before the training start date
  • 50% refund up to one month before
  • No refunds from one month prior to the start date onward

5. Can I take just Track 1 without committing to the full training?

Yes! Track 1 is designed to be valuable as a standalone experience. Whether or not you continue to Tracks 2 & 3, you'll leave with a transformed relationship to your body and your practice. Many experienced teachers take Track 1 simply to deepen their somatic understanding.

6. When will the exact dates for Track 1 be announced?

We're finalizing the Autumn 2026 schedule and will announce specific dates soon. Email roy@thebrick.be to be added to our priority notification list.

We look forward to working with you!

Your trainers, Lâma Nasser & Wesley Basset!

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