Our Students & Graduates

"PIRE Yoga was a beautiful 12-week journey that not only transformed how I view, practice, and teach yoga, but also improved my overall posture and reduced my chronic pain. Learning about Integrated Positional Therapy was life-changing; I now have a better understanding of my body and how to balance it, as well as how to relieve pain immediately and for the long-term (since about 80% of our pain is due to muscle imbalances). I've also unexpectedly been able to help many of my friends with their pain and am so excited to go on to help heal more. This approach to yoga is the wholistic approach that both returns us to the roots of yoga AND launches us into the future of what yoga can be. It's inspiring and gratifying."

"I’m so happy finishing the SPIRE Yoga teacher program with this amazing trilogy of our teachers Tania, Lee, Tal … Many thanks for this experience what, beyond the Certification as a nice tool of profesional grow… was a transformative personal experience in the Mind Body Integration… mainly with a really new relationship with my own body"

"The SPIRE Yoga 12-week course was truly transformative. Through integrated positional therapy, yoga, and mind–body integration practices, I now carry the tools to move through life pain-free and with greater vitality. Tania’s wisdom, compassion, and safe guidance created space for both healing and growth, while the friendships formed within this community made the journey even richer. I treasure the yoga manual, the deeper understanding of anatomy, and the wealth of knowledge that will serve me for years to come. With a grateful heart—cheers to enlightenment. Hope to see SPIRE yoga offered at future HSA retreats as well. "

"In an amazing journey of 13 weeks, I have become a Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher who has learned from the best in the world:

The world renowned Dr. Tal Ben Sahar who teaches us the SPIRE model, Key Positive Psychology concepts and most importantly - Mind Body Integration (MBI)
Lee Albert, the Magician Healer from Kripalu who teaches us Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT) and the Magnificent 7 that allows one to live a life of balance and be pain free!
Tania Kazi, a Harvard Alumni and Yoga teacher for 17 years, who anchors the entire program, leads every practice class with such in-depth knowledge, research, care and passion to share her wisdom!


This combination of MBI, IPT and Yoga makes SPIRE Yoga truly Unique!

Above all I am so grateful for the experience!🙏 These teachers have ensured that I am able to step out with confidence and share my knowledge with my family, friends and clients!🙏"

El retiro en Cartagena fue ESPECTACULAR. Cada actividad estaba totalmente ligada con los pilares del modelo SPIRE y poder conectar con gente de todas partes del mundo lo hizo muy significativo. Compartir y escuchar lo que cada uno hace para mejorar el bienestar desde su espacio fue asombroso. Definitivamente quiero seguir formando parte de las experiencias futuras.

"El retreat en Cartagena fue una experiencia maravillosa. Es mágico como te encuentras con personas de diferentes países, culturas y lenguajes, y puedes interactuar con todos sin problema, porque existe un fin comun que nos une y es el lenguaje del amor y la bondad. El buscar todos un mundo mejor. Es un espacio de aprendizaje y crecimiento constante donde vivenciamos en todo momento, las dimensiones del modelo Spire. Y lo mejor de todo, es que al finalizar la experiencia, te llenas de una energía que te impulsa a seguir adelante y cuentas con nuevos amigos para apoyarte."

"Participating in the retreat HSA in Cartagena is the highlight of the semester . We put SPIRE into practice, and the transformation is noticeable. What was once a simple friendship has evolved into a true brotherhood. The magic of coming together as a cohesive group is indescribable, and these moments have truly become unforgettable. At the end of each meeting, there's always that lingering desire for more. It's amazing how HSA not only teaches us about the science of happiness but also gifts us with lasting bonds and memories that we will cherish forever."

"Amé el tiempo que pase que todos, haber conocido a personas tan maravillosas me abrió los ojos ante las posibilidades que tengo para emprender en este hermoso camino de felicidad y bienestar!"

"Si quieres sentir en el cuerpo la experiencia HSA y llevarla puesta contigo, tienes que participar de estos retiros. Esa es la sensación con la que he regresado a casa.
La calidez y cercanía de todos confirma que es mejor conocer y darse a conocer qué validar y ser validado. La formación virtual es estupenda, pero el círculo de confianza que se crea con el encuentro físico la lleva a un nivel muy superior.
Ha sido un encuentro de personas provenientes de diferentes culturas, pero también de almas de variada experiencia.
Todo esto lo hace memorable y transformador.
Muy recomendable!"