In a world at a critical moment —ecological collapse, war, systemic oppression, trauma, and a sense of uncertainty across communities and generations— we know that spiritual practice, to be truly meaningful, must enter into dialogue with reality and dare to respond to it.
With this conviction, “Yoga for Change: Embodied Spirituality and Activism for Yoga Teachers” was born: a 150-hour certificate program for committed teachers ready to step fully into their role as contemplatives and change-makers. Promoted by The Yoga Gallery, it will take place in Amsterdam from July 6 to 19, 2026.
Yoga for Change invites us to face head-on what is happening around us and to ask what role a yoga teacher can play today. The program explores a range of themes, including a critical and decolonized understanding of the yoga tradition; yoga for trauma, social justice, and collective liberation; psychology and neuroscience for emotional resilience; embodied non-duality and the meeting point between spirituality and activism; compassion in action; conscious communication for social change; leadership and purpose-driven teaching; sustainable community building; direct learning from lifelong activists, and more.
Grounded in research, theory and embodied practice, Yoga for Change is an invitation to teach, practice and show up with clarity and courage in response to today’s challenges. To return to the essence of spiritual practice and to embody our values as yoga teachers fully.
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Event Details
When: July 6-19, 2026
Where: Amsterdam, De Nieuwe Yogaschool, Netherlands
Cost: For more information, contact the organization at namaste@theyoga.gallery
Registration: https://theyoga.gallery/en/tyg/yoga-for-change-amsterdam-2026/