Yogasana: Purpose in Posture

Yogasana: Purpose in Posture is a comprehensive and immersive training program designed to elevate your understanding of asanas and their purpose. We believe that every pose in yoga carries a deeper meaning and can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation.

You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to profoundly deepen your own embodiment of the subtitlies of postures, enabling you to confidently share your expertise with others.

Content Moduels

Philosophy and Purpose

Gain insights into the philosophy and purpose of each asana, understanding how they contribute to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Anatomy and Alignment

Deepen your knowledge of the body's mechanics, learning how to align the body optimally in each pose to maximize its benefits and prevent injury.

Modifications and Progressions

Explore modifications and variations of advanced yoga shapes, empowering you to adapt the practice to different body types and levels of experience.

Sequencing and Class Design

Master the art of creating intelligently sequenced classes that prepare the body for advanced shapes while considering the needs and abilities of your students.

Discover the Vayus

Immerse yourself in the exploration of the five vayus – Prana Vayu, Apana Vayu, Vyana Vayu, Udana Vayu, and Samana Vayu – understanding their unique qualities and how they influence various aspects of your practic

Advanced Energic Alignment

Learn how to align your physical postures with the vayus to create harmony between the body, breath, and mind, unlocking new levels of grace, strength, and stability.

In this comprehensive training, we delve into the principles and practice of meditation from both an Eastern yogic perspective and a Western evidence-informed approach.

SoulWork™ meets and exceeds the standards of the international governing body, The Yoga Alliance.

If you are already a registered teacher, you can gain Yoga Alliance CEUs for this continued education program.

This program is for those with a solid posture practice.

This is a module of our 300 hr Yoga Teacher Training. You can take this as a single training, or upgrade to our comprehensive 300 hr Yoga Teacher Training.

Schedule Details

Yes, there are live sessions.

However, this can also be taken 100% at your own pace via recordings.

The optional lives (you can also watch recordings in lieu of attending live) are:

Thursday, June 1 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm (EDT)

Sunday, June 4 ⋅ 1:00 – 4:00pm (EDT)

Thursday, June 8 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm (EDT)

Saturday, June 10 ⋅ 12:00 – 3:00pm (EDT)

Thursday, June 15 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm (EDT)

Sunday, June 18 ⋅ 12:00 – 3:00pm (EDT)

Thursday, June 22 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm (EDT)

Saturday, June 24 ⋅ 12:00 – 3:00pm (EDT)

Thursday, June 29 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm (EDT)

Sunday, July 2 ⋅ 12:00 – 3:00pm (EDT)

If you are unable to join LIVE, you can watch the recordings + still gain your certification

All Live Sessions are taught on Zoom, and all recordings will be made available via the SoulWork™ Portal.

This is an incredible opportunity to deepen your yogasana practice and become a more competent and confident yoga teacher.

Yogasana: Purpose in Posture is designed for those who are ready to take their practice to new heights and inspire others along the way.

Manual Table of Contents

What we cover…

Theme Weaving

Three Types of Learners

Advanced Assisting

The Nadis

The Koshas

The Vayus

Asanas

Tadasana - Mountain Pose

Uttanasana - Forward Fold Pose

Chandrasana - Moon Pose

Trikonasana - Triangle Pose

Parivrtta Trikonasana - Revolved Triangle Pose

Utkutasana - Chair Pose

Virabhadrasana 1 - Warrior 1 Pose

Maha Virabhadrasana - Warrior 2 Pose

Viparita Virabhadrasana - Exalted Warrior Pose

Parsva Konasana - Side Angle Pose

Prasarita Padottanasana - Wide Angle Forward Fold Pose

Vriksasana - Tree Pose

Natarajasana - Dancer Pose

Ekpadasana - One-Legged Balancing Stick Pose

Garudasana - Eagle Pose

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana - Extended Leg Pose

Marjariasana - Cat Pose

Malasana - Garland Pose

Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward-Facing Dog Pose

Kapotasana - Pigeon Pose

Balasana - Child's Pose

Vajrasana - Sitting Between the Heels Pose

Ustrasana - Camel Pose

Bakasana - Crow Pose

Sukhasana - Easy Seated Pose

Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle Pose

Supta Baddha Konasana - Reclined Bound Angle Pose

Ananda Balasana - Happy Baby Pose

Sarvangasana - Shoulder Stand Pose

Halasana - Plow Pose

Matsyasana - Fish Pose

Savasana - Corpse Pose

Dandasana - Staff Pose

Ardha Matsyendrasana - Half Twist Pose

Janu Sirsasana - One-Legged Forward Bending Pose

Paschimottanasana - Forward Bending Pose

Gomukasana - Cow's Face Pose

Padmasana - Lotus Pose

Bhujangasana - Cobra Pose

Salabhasana - Locust Pose

Dhanurasana – Bow-Pulling Pose

Ardha Setu Bandhasana - Bridge Pose

Chakrasana - Wheel Pose

Pavanmuktasana - Wind Relieving Pose

Supta Matsyendrasana - Reclined Spinal Twist Pose

Surya Namaskar

Pranayamas

Adham Pranayama - Abdominal Breathing

Dirga Pranayama - Full Yogic Breath (3 part breath)

Kapalabhati Pranayama - Shining Skull Breath

Ujjayi - Ocean Breath

Bhramari - Honey Bee Breath

Nadi-Balancing Pranayama

Anuloma Viloma - Alternate Nostril Breath

Nadi Shodhana - Advanced Alternate Nostril Breath

Surya Bhedana - Sun Breath

Chandra Bhedana - Moon Breath

Bhastrika Pranayama - Bellows Breath

Advanced Asanas

Upavistha Konasana - Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend

Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana - Standing Split

Akarm Dhanurasan - Archer Pose

Eka Hasta Bhujasana - Elephant Trunk Pose

Eka Pada Sirsasana - One-Leg-Behind-Head Pose

Ardha Bhekasana -Half Frog Pose

Tittibhasana - Firefly Pose

Krounchasana - Heron Pose

Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana - Compass Pose

Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Pose (with variations)

Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana - Revolved Half Moon Pose

Svarga Dvidasana - Bird of Paradise Pose

Mayurasana – Peacock Pose

Tolasana - Scale Pose

Utthan Pristhasana - Lizard Pose

Vrschikasana - Scorpion Pose

Tuition Options

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Payment Plan 3 monthly payments of $111.