Our Students & Graduates In Their Words

Why Happiness is the New Currency of Professional Success ⚡️ The beginning of 2026 has been truly transformative for me. I am thrilled to share that I have completed a one-year academic course in Happiness Studies under the guidance of the incredible Tal Ben-Shahar , and I am now a Happiness Trainer Certified by the Happiness Studies Academy. This has been the most unconventional, yet the most meaningful educational journey of my life. My biggest takeaway? Well-being is not just a "nice-to-have" addition to success - it is its very foundation. Over the past year, I haven't just increased my own well-being across all core life elements, I have fundamentally expanded my professional worldview. I now see more clearly than ever that human flourishing is the priority that must sit at the heart of any growth strategy - whether personal or organizational. A massive thank you to Doctor Tal for sharing life-changing knowledge. Moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose and a new mission.

"SPIRE 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. With gratitude,"

"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. "