5D Synergy Flow teacher training in Salento
200h Yoga Teacher Training · Salento, Italy · 17 May–13 June 2027

5D Synergy Flow Teacher Training

Yoga Beyond Strength & Flexibility. Study movement, breath, meditation, and biomechanics as one integrated system, so you can practise with more intelligence and teach from embodied understanding.

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200h Teacher Training

Salento, Italy 2027

A month-long live immersion with Simon Borg-Olivier in Yoga Synergy, 5-Dimensional Flow, Qigong, breath science, anatomy, physiology, and intelligent movement.
Registrations Open
EARLY BIRD VALID UNTIL 15TH JANUARY
Training Dates
17 May–13 June 2027
Accommodation
Mediterranean Farmhouse Stay
Direct Study
Simon Borg-Olivier
Limited spots available.
This Training Is Different

Dive Deep Into the Synergy of East & West

This 200-hour teacher training is the culmination of Simon Borg-Olivier’s lifetime of embodied experience, teaching, research, and practice.

Drawing on wisdom from India, China, Tibet, Japan, and beyond, the training goes far beyond learning postures. It is about understanding yoga as an intelligent, healing movement system.

The training weaves together

Yoga

Yoga asana, bandha, kriya, and mudra are demystified through clear explanation, direct practice, and an understanding of how they work in the body.

Yoga practice during the Salento training
Welcome from Simon

Hear directly from Simon about the training

In this welcome video, Simon shares what this training is all about.

The Method

Yoga that works with your body, not against it

This is not a training about memorising sequences or performing shapes. It is a deep study of how movement, breath, posture, and physiology can work together to create a practice that is intelligent and sustainable.

Learn Yoga as Intelligent Movement

Move beyond fixed postures and repeated cues. Learn to understand yoga from the inside through breath, internal control, natural movement, and embodied awareness.

Study Directly with Simon Borg-Olivier

Learn from Simon’s decades of experience as a physiotherapist, molecular biologist, yoga educator, and lifelong practitioner of yoga, qigong, internal martial arts, and movement.

Integrate Through a Month-Long Immersion

One month gives you time to practise, question, refine, rest, and absorb. This is where the understanding of method becomes embodied.

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Yoga Synergy

Traditional yoga wisdom, modern medical science

Developed over 40 years by physiotherapists Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss, the Yoga Synergy method blends Western medical science with traditional yoga wisdom.

Simon studied personally with Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and Sri T.V.K. Desikachar. The result is a safe and dynamic practice for the modern Western body, that thousands of students and teachers have benefited from worldwide.

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5-Dimensional Flow

Natural movement, breath, core, and fluidity

5-Dimensional Flow explores the common origin of natural movement, from yoga to qigong, martial arts, dance, and therapeutic exercise.

It centres on the idea that all movement, breath, and action should originate from the "true core" in the lower abdominal region. By reconnecting with the five main “dimensions” of true core movement, adults can rediscover the natural fluidity often lost in modern life.

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5D Synergy Flow

The integration of both systems into one complete practice

5D Synergy Flow is the integration of both systems into one complete practice and teaching method. It combines the structure, intelligence, and therapeutic precision of Yoga Synergy with the whole-body integration of 5-Dimensional Flow.

The result is a system that goes far beyond posture-based yoga. It trains practitioners to understand movement, breath, core support, anatomy, meditative awareness, and teaching principles as parts of one interconnected method.

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Yoga Synergy

Traditional yoga wisdom, modern medical science

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Developed over 40 years by physiotherapists Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss, the Yoga Synergy method blends Western medical science with traditional yoga wisdom.

Simon studied personally with Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and Sri T.V.K. Desikachar. The result is a safe, dynamic, meditative flow that thousands of students and teachers have benefited from worldwide.

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5-Dimensional Flow

Natural movement, breath, core, and fluidity

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5-Dimensional Flow explores the common origin of natural movement, from yoga to qigong, martial arts, dance, and therapeutic exercise.

The method centres on movement, breath, and awareness arising from the lower abdominal region, helping students rediscover natural fluidity, internal connection, and ease of movement.

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5D Synergy Flow

The integration of both systems into one complete practice

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5D Synergy Flow is the integration of Yoga Synergy and 5-Dimensional Flow into one complete practice and teaching method. It combines the structure, intelligence, and therapeutic precision of Yoga Synergy with the whole-body integration of 5-Dimensional Flow.

The result is a system that goes far beyond posture-based yoga. It trains practitioners to understand movement, breath, core support, anatomy, meditative awareness, and teaching principles as parts of one interconnected method.

Who This Is For

For Students Who Want Depth & Embodied Understanding

This training is designed for dedicated yoga practitioners, aspiring and experienced teachers, and movement professionals who are ready for one full month of deep learning, embodied practice, and inner transformation, not simply collecting techniques, copying sequences, or performing more advanced shapes.

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You want to go beyond posture-based yoga

This is for students who want yoga to be more than shapes, flexibility, strength, or external alignment. The focus is on understanding yoga as an integrated practice of movement, breath, physiology, awareness, and internal experience.

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You crave a deeper understanding

Simon’s trainings are not designed as a fast track to certification. They are intended for dedicated students who want sustained practice, detailed explanation, direct experience, and time for questions and refinement.

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You are interested in integrating traditional wisdom and modern science

This is for people who think in systems, not separate techniques. Simon’s work connects traditional yoga, qigong, breath science, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and meditative practice into one coherent framework.

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You value immersive and focused learning

This training is for people who want time away from ordinary life to enter the rhythm of deep study, practice, and transformation. This is not a casual retreat. It is an intensive month-long deep dive.

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You want to teach from embodied understanding

Whether already teaching or preparing to teach, this training is for people who want to teach from principles rather than scripts, and adapt posture, movement, breath, and instruction for different bodies and needs.

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You want practice to support health, happiness, and longevity

This training is for people who want yoga to support daily life, not just performance on the mat. The practice is designed to help you move, breathe, and function with clarity, ease, resilience, and vitality.

Venue & Accommodation

Your Home in Salento

Nestled in the heart of Salento, Agricola Samadhi offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature. This unique organic farmhouse is a sanctuary for well-being and transformation.

Agricola Samadhi

Yoga In Salento

Make Agricola Samadhi, home to Yoga In Salento, your Mediterranean home for a month of practice, connection, and discovery.

Between sessions, enjoy the pool and peaceful gardens, shared meals, and organic vegan cuisine with gluten free options.

For extra care, explore Ayurvedic treatments and massages at the Spa Healing Center. Slow down, recharge, and give your learning space to settle.

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Comfortable Farmhouse Living

Choose between single or shared rooms and cozy interiors at Agricola Samadhi, an organic farmhouse in the heart of Salento.

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A Mediterranean Setting

Salento offers a peaceful Mediterranean setting for your month of practice. Tranquil spaces give you room to rest and absorb the teachings.

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Swimming Pool & Rest Time

A large swimming pool gives you space to unwind, cool down, and recover between intensive practice and study sessions.

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Nourishing Plant-Based Meals

Healthy vegan meals will support your energy throughout the training. Gluten free options can be provided upon request.

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Dedicated Training Space

A shala that has hosted some of the greatest teachers of the 21st century.

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Space to Digest the Teachings

The calm setting gives you time to absorb, reflect, reset, and let the teachings become part of your body and life.

Student Experiences

Training Reflections

Hear directly from students who have studied with Simon and experienced the training in person.

Investment & Value

What’s Included in the Training

This is not a casual retreat but a month-long teacher training designed for dedicated practitioners and teachers who want clarity, depth, and direct study with Simon.

200h teacher training
1 Month immersive study in Salento
168h live study
50h+ online study
Full 200h training
A complete teacher training immersion with daily practice, lectures, methodology, breath, movement, direct guidance, and included mandatory online courses.
Farmhouse accommodation & nourishing meals
The training includes accommodation at Agricola Samadhi and nourishing vegan meals as part of the full month-long immersion in Salento.
Digital training manual & resources
Students will receive access to the required online courses and digital training materials before the training begins. They are welcome to print the materials if they prefer working with a physical copy.
Two required online courses
Advanced Yoga Fundamentals and 5-Dimensional Flow Foundations are included and must be completed to be eligible for certification.
Two certifications
Complete the requirements to receive 200h certification under Yoga Alliance International and 5D Synergy Flow Level 1 internal certification.
Teaching assessment in Salento with Simon
Complete your teaching assessment directly during the live training in Salento with Simon Borg-Olivier.
Mandatory Online Courses

Two essential courses are included and required for certification

For participants who have not previously studied with Simon in person, these courses provide essential preparation and should be completed before arriving in Salento.

Students already familiar with Simon’s teaching methodology may complete them no later than one month after the training.

Advanced Yoga Fundamentals course
Required Course

Advanced Yoga Fundamentals

Learn the foundations of Yoga Synergy practice, including the fundamental sequence, applied anatomy, and principles for safe and effective teaching.

5-Dimensional Flow Foundations course
Required Course

5-Dimensional Flow Foundations

Learn the essential principles of 5D Flow, including how to move from the true core, reduce unnecessary tension, and cultivate ease, circulation, and internal connection.

Optional 100h online continuing education for 6 months
Additional 825€ after completing the live training
This gives access to all Online Teacher Training materials, including Simon’s full course library, and allows students to continue joining live Zoom sessions with Simon for deeper study, review, and long-term integration.

After completing the 100h online continuation, students receive 100 CEAS points under Yoga Alliance International and 100 credit points toward Synergy 5D Flow Level 2 certification.
Pricing

Join Now

Early bird available until 15 January 2027

Includes full training, 27 nights accommodation, 2× daily meals, and required online study materials.

AccommodationEarly Bird
Triple RoomFrom €4,490
Double Shared RoomFrom €4,890
Individual RoomFrom €5,550

Starting prices refer to the lowest-priced room configuration in each category.

Study with Simon Borg-Olivier

This 200-hour teacher training is led by Simon Borg-Olivier — physiotherapist, research scientist, and one of the most original voices in modern yoga.

Simon Borg-Olivier

Simon brings more than 50 years of personal practice and over 40 years of teaching experience into a deeply integrated system of yoga, qigong, physiotherapy, breath science, martial arts, and meditation.

He has studied personally with Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and Sri T.V.K. Desikachar, as well as teachers from India, Tibet, Japan, and China.

50+ yearsof experience
50k+ studentstaught worldwide
50+ countriestaught in globally
Watch Simon Teach

Watch this full three-hour lecture directly from the Salento training and experience Simon’s teaching firsthand.

What You’ll Learn

Master the 5D Flow Method

This training goes far beyond learning postures. You’ll study a complete system of posture, movement, breathing, internal control, applied anatomy, and meditative awareness — designed to support health, happiness, and longevity.

Simon will guide you through practical methods for moving from the true core, entering the natural flow state, improving flexibility without force, building strength without strain, breathing more efficiently, and adapting traditional postures intelligently.

✓ Move from the true core +

Learn to initiate movement from the lower abdominal centre — known in different traditions as the Dantien, Kanda, or the region of the enteric nervous system — so movement becomes more connected, stable, fluid, and internally alive.

✓ Enter the natural flow state +

Experience the state where movement, breathing, and mind begin to work together as one integrated system — creating a practice that feels fluid, calm, energising, and meditative.

✓ Improve flexibility without passive stretching +

Explore how to increase range of movement through intelligent joint action, spinal movement, breath, relaxation, and nervous-system regulation rather than forcing your body into shapes.

✓ Build strength without unnecessary tension +

Learn how to develop strength while reducing strain, gripping, compression, and excessive effort — so the body becomes stronger without becoming harder or more restricted.

✓ Understand Prāṇāyāma and breath science +

Study breathing as both traditional practice and modern physiology. You’ll explore breath volume, carbon dioxide, pressure, circulation, bandha, energy, and nervous-system regulation in a practical and embodied way.

✓ Integrate anatomy, physiology, and yogic principles +

Bring together anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, breath, bandha, mudrā, circulation, and yogic understanding into a practice that supports health, happiness, and longevity.

✓ Practice kriyā, mudrā, bandha, and internal control +

Explore traditional internal practices in a practical, embodied, and physiological way — as tools for energy, circulation, pressure regulation, awareness, and meditative absorption.

✓ Adapt traditional postures intelligently +

Explore how traditional yoga postures can be adapted into safer, more accessible, and more effective movements for different bodies, while preserving their energetic, meditative, and transformative essence.

✓ Teach from principles, not scripts +

Develop teaching clarity through posture analysis, movement principles, observation, adaptation, and direct experience — so you can teach what is useful, not simply repeat memorised instructions.

Class Times & Training Flow

Each training day is designed to balance deep practice, embodied learning, rest, and integration. Exact times may be refined due to the needs of the group.

3–4h

Morning Session

5D Flow, seated and moving meditation, breath, internal movement, and embodied practice.

10:00 a.m. onwards

Brunch & Rest

Time to eat, rest, study, integrate, and enjoy the surroundings.

3–4h

Afternoon Session

Yoga Synergy, postural work, anatomy, methodology, and applied learning.

6:00 p.m. onwards

Dinner & Evening Activities

Optional activities such as kirtan, sound bath, sharing, and movement exploration.

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Morning Sessions

5-Dimensional Flow

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Morning sessions are focused on the practice of the 5D Flow method. You’ll learn all five aspects: Mind Synergy, Joint Synergy, Spinal Synergy, Breath Synergy, and Core Synergy.

These practices are designed to awaken circulation, energy, internal awareness, and ease of movement without unnecessary tension. The sessions begin slowly and simply, then gradually build toward longer practices of up to three hours at a time toward the end of the training.

This morning practice bridges traditional teachings of yoga and qigong. You’ll explore kriya techniques, seated and moving meditation, chanting, self-massage, pranayama, and internal movement practices. Toward the end of the training, the morning sessions become less lecture-based and more focused on pure practice.

Learning the 5D Flow method: understanding the five aspects of the practice through direct experience.
Seated and moving meditation: developing awareness and flow state through stillness and movement.
Chanting and kriya techniques: using traditional methods to support internal health, and nervous system regulation.
Self-massage and internal movement: preparing the body, improving circulation, and reducing unnecessary tension.
Pranayama and breath control: learning to work with breath, and energy.
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Afternoon Sessions

Yoga Synergy & Applied Integration

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Afternoon sessions are focused on learning the Yoga Synergy method, postural work, teaching methodology, applied anatomy, physiology, therapeutic application, and practical integration.

These sessions are designed to give you a deep and clear understanding of the mechanics of asana, and to explore yoga and movement through science, physiotherapy, breath, and internal control.

You’ll learn how traditional yoga postures can become more accessible, sustainable, and effective when combined with intelligent movement patterns and a clear understanding of how the body works. The practices progress from shorter learning sessions to longer integrated practices toward the end of the training.

You'll learn how to implement the 5D Flow method into the Yoga Synergy Fundamentals sequence - This is 5D Synergy Flow.

Yoga Synergy fundamental sequence: learning the structure, purpose, and principles of the foundational practice.
Applied anatomy and physiology: understanding how posture, movement, breath, circulation, and tension work in the body.
Therapeutic application and injury prevention: adapting practice to reduce strain and support different bodies and needs.
Teaching methodology: learning how to teach from principles, not scripts, with clarity and confidence.
History, philosophy, and Q&A: exploring the wider context of yoga practice with time for questions and discussion.
Training Outcomes

What You’ll Walk Away With

More than techniques, this training gives you principles you can feel, practise, teach, and apply for life.

Testimonials

What practitioners & teachers say

These reflections come from students, teachers, therapists, and long-term practitioners who have studied with Simon.

More voices

Having completed advanced anatomy study before, this training consolidated my understanding of bandhas by showing their application in each posture. I now feel more confident teaching bandhas comprehensively.

Pippa Matthews

Doing yoga without understanding your body is a sure way to get injured. This material gives you the information you need for safe, effective practice — and Simon delivers it with clarity, enthusiasm, and real teaching skill.

Zoltan Yoga Student

I’m blown away by the information. Thank you for helping me understand my body better and become a better yoga teacher!

Patrick Kiefer

I got so much out of this. The explanations are consistent and logical throughout, and as you progress you find deeper understanding in each posture. There was always an emphasis on practicing safely.

Beverley Kampel

I loved it. I gained so much knowledge about working with injuries, plus practical tips for alignment, breathing, and movement. Simon is a natural-born teacher who can explain anything in an accessible way.

Alina Cvetkova

I've been practising Ashtanga for many years, but what Simon shared revolutionised my practice. Now I can practice with so much more ease — and after practice, I feel energised rather than drained.

George Symonds Ashtanga Practitioner
Registrations Open

Join Simon in Salento

Registrations are open for Simon Borg-Olivier’s 200-hour teacher training.
17 May–13 June 2027 · Salento, Italy

Early bird available until 15 January 2027
AccommodationEarly Bird
Triple RoomFrom €4,490
Double Shared RoomFrom €4,890
Individual RoomFrom €5,550

All prices are per person. Starting prices refer to the lowest-priced room configuration in each category.

What’s Included

Full 200-hour teacher training, 27 nights accommodation, 2× daily meals, and required online study materials.

Application Process

This training is application-based to ensure it is a good fit for your experience and goals, and to create the best possible training experience for everyone.

  1. Apply free, with no obligation. No payment is required to apply. Submitting an application does not automatically confirm your acceptance.
  2. Allow 5–7 days for a reply. Our events team will review your application and contact you with the next steps.
  3. Choose whether to join. If accepted, you can choose to secure your place with a deposit. Being accepted does not mean you must join.
Meet the Training Team

Supporting Your Learning Journey

During the Salento training, students are supported not only in practice and study, but also through the practical details of registration, preparation, accommodation, and training logistics.

Manuela Ruggiero
5DSF Advanced Trainer & Event Manager

Manuela Ruggiero

Manuela is the main point of support for students throughout the Salento training, helping with participant communication, preparation, mentoring, assessment, and training coordination.

Manuela is a professional dancer, movement educator and certified 5DSF Advanced Trainer who has studied extensively with Simon Borg-Olivier for many years. She teaches within the 5D Synergy Yoga Flow methodology and contributes to student mentoring and assessment throughout the training.

As Participant Experience Coordinator, she guides participants through the enrollment process and supports them throughout their learning journey, from application to graduation.

Following your application, Manuela will contact you directly with information regarding enrollment, accommodation options, payment procedures, and training preparation.

Ana Bem Bizjan
5DSF Advanced Trainer & Teaching Assistant

Ana Bem Bizjan

Ana is a yoga teacher and certified 5DSF Advanced Trainer with six years of teaching experience and a lifelong curiosity about the body and movement.

Her approach has been shaped by yoga, meditation, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, qigong and other embodied practices. After experiencing severe lower-back pain and sciatica in her late teens, she began exploring movement and meditation as ways of supporting physical and mental wellbeing.

Ana has assisted Simon in trainings and workshops internationally over the past three years. During the Salento training, she assists with teaching and demonstrations, and contributes to selected specialist topics, including women's health.

During the Salento training, Ana will be one of Simon’s main teaching assistants, supporting demonstrations, student practice, mentoring, and selected specialist sessions.

FAQ

Suitability

Do I need prior experience in yoga or movement?

This teacher training goes in-depth with many aspects of yoga and anatomy. It’s not recommended for beginners without any knowledge of yoga and movement. You do not need to be a teacher or an advanced practitioner. If you are unsure, share your background in your application.

What if I’m already experienced? Will I learn anything new?

Absolutely. This training isn’t about doing “more advanced poses” — it’s about moving with more intelligence, awareness, and internal control. Even very experienced movers discover blind spots, inefficiencies, and new tools they’ve never been taught.

Is this training good if I’ve already done a 200h elsewhere?

Yes. Many of our students have done one or more teacher trainings before this. They come because they’re seeking the deeper understanding of yoga, breath, movement, and energy that’s rarely taught elsewhere.

I’ve been injured before. Is this safe?

Simon’s approach is physiotherapy-informed and injury-preventative by design. You’ll learn how to adapt postures and breath for your own nervous system and structure, rather than push through pain. This is an intensive training; please discuss any current injury or recovery needs with the team before joining.

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Write to our events team at [email protected].

Salento, Italy · may 2027

5D Synergy Flow
200h Teacher Training

Places are limited to keep the group focused, personal, and suitable for deep study with Simon Borg-Olivier.

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