Who We Are
From 1999 to today, toward the good and the whole
Etkin İnsan Gelişim Institute was founded in Izmir in 1999 to offer training solutions built around a human-centered approach. Today it is Turkey's only full-scope yoga school approved by Yoga Alliance.
How we started
Offering individual and corporate training since its founding, the institute has in the past partnered with Ege University on a range of certificate programs.
In 2007 we began offering yoga trainer training in partnership with Ege University — the first yoga trainer training in Turkey approved by a state university. Since 2014 we have operated as the only comprehensive school in Turkey approved by Yoga Alliance, upholding international standards and qualifications across all yoga disciplines.
To date we have graduated about 6,000 people in children's, prenatal and adult yoga trainer training, and we have also trained Gyrokinesis, Gyrotonic and Pilates trainers.
Vision
We define ourselves as an initiative of awareness that offers universal solutions to the dynamics of change in Turkey and the world. Our aim is to help individuals and organizations unlock their potential while building a vision of a secure future.
Core Values
We train our graduates with these six values
Self-Respect
Deep respect and love for the essence of everything, for human potential and for existence itself.
Creativity
Creating and experiencing the act of being.
Change & Renewal
Staying current at all times, in harmony with the universe's unchanging law of transformation.
Responsibility
Carrying out one's work with excellence.
Honesty
The principle the institute defines as its "way of life".
Service to the Whole
Contributing one's abilities to humanity; organizations and individuals achieving their goals by using their potential for the common good.
Workshops with international experts
The institute organizes special workshops with world-renowned experts. Outside the certificate programs, these sessions offer the chance to work directly with leading names in their fields.
Our Team
Seven certified trainers
A team specializing in yoga trainer training, yoga therapy, Gyrokinesis & Gyrotonic, and Pilates trainer training.
Let's take the first step together
For availability and dates, we recommend getting in touch before you enroll.
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