Stage 2: Cultivation of the voice as an instructor -speaking and teaching one’s Truth, methods for building a successful class, skilful language of postures, multi-level sequencing, teaching with a message crafting messages and languages from the heart,verbal, physical, and therapeutic adjustments, how to construct an effective Demo- using demonstrations in a session to teach postures and sequences in stages, how to spot in confidence, learning from experience through group teaching- receive specific feedback on your teaching in a fun, safe, and supportive environment, tools to build, expand and sustain community- every student is a gift.

2015-2016 The Cihangir Yoga 300 Hour Path to Transformative Living and Yoga, Yoga Alliance Certified Advanced Certification Program, Cihangir Yoga: This training includes variety of modules;

Module 1 Master Intensive 1 with Chris Chavez (30 Hours): In this module, the meaning behind Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras were discussed, and learned how to use the sutras as a way of cultivating the “Vertical Aspects” of teaching. It was learned how to bring deeper meaning into the practice by bridging the gap between the spiritual and the physical practice. Intelligent sequencing and language was reviewed and strengthened.

Module 2 Advanced Anatomy and Practice Yiğit & Naz (70 Hours): In this module the understanding of the inner and outer workings of the human body by exploring anatomy in action was strengthened. It was exposed to advanced postures and sequences and learn to approach the practice, and the teaching with a higher level of sensitivity and understanding.

Module 3 Chris Chavez Master Intensive 2 (30 Hours): In this Master Intensive, it was guided through the mystery and the magic of the Upanishads! The Upanishads lie at the foundation of the yoga tradition and as such provided the backdrop for five days of in-depth study, practice, and teaching. It was guided through the progressive stages of a well informed pranayama practice, in order to practice and teach the more subtle aspects of the practice with confidence.

Module 4 Yoga Philosophy into Life and Teaching with Carlos Pomeda and Zeyneb Uras (30 Hours): In this module, Zeyneb Uras and a renowned international teacher Carlos Pomeda, collaborated in this advanced training. Through one of the most accomplished yoga scholars in the world, Carlos, it was exposed to some of the most powerful and secret teachings and meditations of the yoga tradition – the Spanda Karikas, and the Shiva Sutras. Zeyneb used each day’s Teachings to contemplate and cultivate a deeper experience in the practice, teach how to build meaningful sessions, and execute a powerful “in-session.”

Module 5 Flow with Mey Elbi (30 Hours): In this module it was explored the elements necessary to move, teach, and sequence with a deeper level of intention, intuition, and feeling. The necessary tools were gained to unlock the creative potential of the human body.

Module 6 Ayurveda through Practice with Konstantinos Charantiniotis (30 Hours): In this module the Pancha Mahabhhutas or the five great elements were studies as they relate to Ayurveda. The practice was used as a way of bringing to life these philosophical teachings while working the body into balance, health and well-being.

Module 7 Mentorship Program (50 Hours): The Mentorship program is designed to place the instructors in a professional studio setting with yoga students. Program is completed under the chairmanship of Chris Chavez and Zeyneb Uras and under the mentorship of Yiğit Zırtıloğlu. In Cihangir Yoga Caddebostan during 6 months, once in a week studio yoga sessions was given. Several feedbacks were given from the mentor, Yiğit Zırtıloğlu. In different time periods there were internship meetings with Chris Chavez, and Zeyneb Uras in order to improve ourselves in the path of teaching.

Module 8 Yoga Instructor Assistant (30 Hours): In Cihangir Yoga Caddebostan, once in a week Foundation 1 session of Bade Gül Kılınç was assisted as a yoga instructor assistant by organising the studio, giving verbal, and physical adjustment to yoga students and help anything that may be needed in the studio.

2016 Pregnancy Yoga with Mey Elbi & Nur Sakallı (34 Hours): In this training giving securely sessions, changings that occurs in pregnancy, stages of pregnancy, stages of parity, basic movements in pregnancy, asana and pranayama exercises in pregnancy, pregnancy before and after birth, frequent illnesses during pregnancy are addressed.

2018 Restorative Yoga with Gül Dirican (18 Hours, YA), Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul: This program includes one hour of general practice, functional parts (back, sleep problems, stress), prop use, its logic, works about nidra, chakra and vayus.

2019 First Level – Assistant Coach Certificate in Yoga, Turkish sport For All Federation, İstanbul 

2019 Empowering Prana Shakti through Asana, Pranayama and Meditation with Banu Çadırcı (18 Hours, YA), Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2022 Intensive Yin Yoga Training Program (Yin Yoga Philosophy and Anatomy) with Berivan Aslan Sungur (50 Hours, YA), Hapaka, Online.

2022 Kids Yoga Training Program with Gökçe Akyıldız (95 Hours, YA), Cihangir Yoga, Online. 

WORKSHOPS

2013 Weightlessness: The Four Forms with Ray Rizzo, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Riding the Wave with Rachel Okimo, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 The Tao of Yoga with Nico Luce, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Bharatanatyam, A Display of Visual Geometry, A Sensual and Divine Experience with Fatoş Mira, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 The Art of Recognition: Aback bending Vinyasa Practice with Nico Luce, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Power Centered Yoga with Chris Chavez, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Open Level Introduction to Dharma Yoga with Mark Kan, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Funk the Buddha with Rachel Okimo, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Skill in Action with Nico Luce, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Weightlessness: Hatha Yoga Masterclass with Ray Rizzo, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Earth, Body, Yoga with Eoin Finn, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2014 Power and Precision in Practice with Todd Tesen, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2014 Perfectly Imperfect with Megan Currie, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2014 Yoga: an Extraordinary Life, with Carlos Pomeda, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2014 Skill in Action: Connect with Nico Luce, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2014 Acro Yoga, with Daniel Anner, İstanbul

2015 Master Class with Chris Chavez, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2015 Art of Attention with Elena Brower, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2015 Get Light with Mathieu Boldron, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul (Feb.)

2015 Get Light with Mathieu Boldron, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul ( Oct.)

2015 Change your perspective: Twist and Shine with Mathieu Boldron, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul (Oct.)

2015 Practising Dharma Yoga as a Art of Living in Wholeness with Yiannis Andritsos, Yoga Şala, İstanbul

2015 Heart of Dragon with Cameron Shayne, Yoga Journal Turkey First Year Anniversary Event, Kollektif House, İstanbul

2015 Yoga from the Ground to the Sky with Yoga Beyond ACROVINYASA, Yoga Journal Turkey First Year Anniversary Event, Kollektif House, İstanbul

2016 Radiant Hearts with Blaire Lindsay, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2016 Path of the Hearth and Womb Healing with Seda Yıldız, Bosomist, İstanbul

2016 ‘‘Psoas Explorations’’ A Workshop of Awareness with Deniz Bağan Özoğul, Yogatime, İstanbul

2016 Freedom Yoga and Meditation Work with Zeynep Çelen, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2016 Redirection with Hands in Asananas with Yiğit Zırtıloğlu, Özgür Stüdyo, İstanbul

2017 Organic Intelligence Trauma Analysis Introduction Workshop with Funda Battle, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2017 Intensive Practice with Barış İşcan, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2017 Practicing Dharma Yoga with Yiannis Andritsos, Yoga Şala, İstanbul

2017 Dharma Yoga Sadhana Practice with Gülnihal Özdener, Master Sadhana, Yoga 8 Nişantaşı, İstanbul

2017 Dharma Yoga Sadhana Practice with Gülnihal Özdener, Master Sadhana Madha Sadhana, Yoga 8 Nişantaşı, İstanbul

2017 Ascend and Transcend Master Vinyasa Class with Dylan Werner, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2017 Inverting the Backbend with Dylan Werner, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2017 Opening the Authentic Voice with Jai-Jagdeesh, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2018 Practicing Dharma Yoga with Yiannis, Psychic Development & Yoga Nidra and Master Class with Yiannis Andritsos, Yoga Şala, İstanbul

2018 Practicing Dharma Yoga with Yiannis, Maha Sadhana with Yiannis Andritsos, Yoga Şala, İstanbul

2018 Lotus with Gül Dirican / The Rough Blosooming Flower of Wisdom, Nefess Yoga, İstanbul

2018 Less is More with Mathieu Boldron, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2018 3 Days of Dharma Yoga Practise with Jerome Burdi, Yoga 8 Nişantaşı, İstanbul

2018 Dylan Werner is back at CY!, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2019  Myofascial Relaxation, Discovery of Lotus and Yoga Nidra with Gül and Müge, Nefes Yoga, İstanbul

2019 Deeping in Dharma Yoga Practice with Jerome Burdi, Advayta Yoga Next Level, Ankara

2019 Dharma Yoga Workshop with Jerome Burdi, Anahata Yoga, Studio, Thessaloniki

2019 Earth Sky with Janet Stone, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2019 Jivamukti Yoga & Healing Sounds with Demet Yoruç and Burak Bilen, Advayta Bomonti, İstanbul

2020 Introduction to Kiran Leading with Nikki Slade, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2020 Align to Your Highest Vibration and Express Your Best Self with Nikki Slade, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

SEMINARS

2013 Entheogenic (Psychedelic) Yoga and Secret Doctrines with Ray Rizzo, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2013 Biotheraphy, with Eralp Caner, Semra İnce, Yaprak Üner, MindBody Festival, İstanbul

2015 The Tantric Roots of Yoga with Godfrey Devereux, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2016 History of Yoga with Defne Suman, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2017 “Effects of Animal Nutrition on Our Health”, Thoracic Surgeon-Dr. Suat Erus, World Vegan Day Event, Whyndam Hotel, Istanbul

2017 “Are You What You Eat?”, Neurologist-Dr. Timur Yılmaz, World Vegan Day Event, Whyndam Hotel, Istanbul

2018 Miraculos Life, Miraculous You-All about Life-3 Satsangs with Zeyneb Uras, Cihangir Yoga, İstanbul

2018 Vegan Nutrition and Health, Murat Kınıkoğlu, Vegan Fest, Burgazada, İstanbul

2019 Teotihuacan-Dawn of a Dream with Don Miguel Ruiz, Don Miguel Ruiz Jr, Don Jose, Mexico, Teotihuacan