Breathe depth into your yoga teaching and practice with mythology!Â
In this course, Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D. will empower you to design your yoga classes based on the power of myth, pulled directly from her best-selling book, Myths of the Asanas.
Using the themes found in the heart of yoga mythology, you will be able to craft your yoga classes and practice with specific story elements and poses so your students can discover their bliss, walk their heroic journey and fight the dragons that will show them their courage, compassion and connection.
If you've ever wanted to offer MORE - MORE myth, mystery and magic - in your classes and to empower, enlighten and engage with your students beyond Downward Dog, this is the course for you!
In this course, youâll learn:
- The power and purpose of mythology in our everyday life
- Why understanding the journey of the hero is the key to unlocking the transformational power of yoga so you and your students tap into heroic potential
- Every myth from the book, Myths of the Asanas, as it is brought to life by Alannaâs engaging storytelling style
- How to incorporate this myth into your daily life and its relevance to your practice
- Teachers: Learn techniques to weave each myth into an engaging, dynamic yoga class
This course covers every single myth from the book, Myths of the Asanas. Within each lecture section you get:
Full recounting of the myth with spiritual insight, personal relevance, and daily inspiration.
A guide to weave the myth into your class or personal practice (GREAT for yoga instructors!)
Description of postures with alignment cues, beginner and advanced variations, and contraindications so you can be ready to combine flow with story.
*This program counts as 30 hours of continuing education credits for The Kaivalya Yoga MethodÂŽ teacher certification and Yoga Alliance.Â
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If you are ready to create classes that inspire, empower, excite and renew your students, then this course is for you.
Modules
MODULE 1: THE POWER OF THE MYTHS OF YOGA
- Learn what myths are and why they are important now
- Dive into defining the hero and the arc of storytelling
- Understand how to start to weave mythological themes into your yoga teaching practice
- Get a full primer on Yogic Mythology: Where it Comes From and Why it is Relevant for Us NOW
MODULE 2: POSES OF THE YOGI
- Padmasana: Lotus Pose
- Anjali/Namaste Mudra: Hands in Prayer Position
- Chakrasana: Wheel Pose
- Trikonasana: Triangle Pose
- Siddhasana: Perfect Pose
- Dhanurasana: Bow Pose
- Balasana: Childâs Pose
- Dandasana: Staff Pose
MODULE 3: POSES OF THE GODS
- Natarajasana: King Dancer Pose
- Virabhadrasana I, II & III: Warrior Poses
- Hanumanasana, Anjaneyasana, & Virasana: Poses for Hanuman (the Monkey God)
- Halasana: Plow Pose
- Kurmasana: Tortoise Pose
- Garudasana: Eagle Pose
- Simhasana: Lion Pose
MODULE 4: POSES OF THE SAGES
- Bharadvajasana: Half-Lotus Seated Twist
- Koundinyasana: Straight-Legged Side Crow Pose
- Vasisthasana: Side Plank Pose
- Astavakrasana: Eight Angle Pose
- Vishvamitrasana: Side Angle Balance Pose
MODULE 5: ANIMALS & EARTH
- Matsyasana: Fish Pose
- Chandrasana & Ardha Chandrasana: Moon & Half Moon Pose
- Bhujangasana: Cobra Pose
- Mayurasana: Peacock Pose
- Hamsasana: Swan Pose
- Tadasana: Mountain Pose
- Vrksasana: Tree Pose
- Gomukhasana: Cow Face Pose
- Bakasana: Crane Pose
- Shavasana: Corpse Pose
Bonuses
Additional bonus lectures that give you answers to questions you havenât even thought of yet.
Private online community to connect with others on the course and get your questions answered.
*This program counts as 30 hours of continuing education credits for The Kaivalya Yoga MethodŽ, or as 30 non-contact hours for Yoga Alliance.
Often referred to as the Yoga Doctor, I help yoga teachers embody their knowledge, up-level their skills and create more impact in the world. I give you clear pathways to earning a living with your spiritual practice and help others with your gift.
I know how difficult it is to set yourself apart and thrive as a yoga instructor, so I want to teach you to be more than thatâŚto be a spiritual advisor, healer, and master of the stars. As a #modernmystic, we are the torchbearers of spirituality for modern people; we are the guides that provide our students access to yogaâs enduring power as a healing and enlightening tool.
On this principle I founded The Kaivalya Yoga MethodÂŽ, a fresh take on yoga emphasizing the individual path while honoring tradition. Teaching students since 2001, teachers since 2003, Iâve written and developed teacher trainings worldwide for top studios and independently. In 2015, I debuted the world's first comprehensive 500-hour yoga teacher training.
I hold a Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, have authored numerous articles and three books: Myths of the Asanas, an accessible practitionerâs guide to stories behind beloved poses; Sacred Sound, a yoga âhymnal,â illustrating the role of chant and mantra in modern practice. My third book, Yoga Beyond the Mat, is a guidebook showing practitioners how to make yoga their spiritual practice. I live in New York City with Roxy the Wonderdog.
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Tap into the power of yoga mythology and bring it into your teaching practice!
FAQs
If you struggle to try and stay inspired week after week with your classes, or want help planning themes for your classesâŚthis course is PERFECT! Yoga teachers have long raved that Myths of the Asanas has been a perfect companion to class preparation, and this course takes it to the next level. In it, Alanna shows you how to lead a âdharma talkâ on each of the myths, gives you hints as to how to incorporate the theme throughout the class, which poses to include, and other elements that give your classes that extra special touch of myth, mystery and magic!
This course is right for anyone interested in the mythology of yoga. Whether you are a student looking to explore the power of myth in your practice or a teacher looking for ways to weave themes into your classes, this course is perfect. It is also great for teachers who need continuing education credits for Yoga Alliance (non-contact hours) or The Kaivalya Yoga Method.
WellâŚI literally wrote the book! đ In addition to that, my background in yoga spans nearly two decades, and I have been leading teacher trainings for 15 years. I have written three books on the field of yoga including Myths of the Asanas, Sacred Sound and Yoga Beyond the Mat. I also have a Ph.D. focused on this material and my expertise includes mythology, alchemy, depth psychology and yoga. I integrate all these into my understanding of yoga to develop a complete, integrative approach that brings the ancient practice into modern life.
As soon as you enroll, you gain access to all the materials and have forever access to the course. It is a completely self-paced online course â you decide when you start and when you finish.
It really is up to you! Itâs a good idea to commit 3 â 5 hours per week to the course. There is plenty of information in this course, so you are certainly able to spend more time with the material, and also gain support via the Facebook group. Remember, once you opt in, you have access to the course materials forever. Donât worry if you fall a little behind!
This course counts for 30 hours of The Kaivalya Yoga MethodÂŽ continuing education credits for teachers.
Nope! This course is on an extraordinarily user-friendly platform that you gain direct access to upon registration. Youâll have a unique log-in that allows you access to the course at any time, and from any internet-ready device. The videos do stream, so a good internet connection is recommended.
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like â across any and all devices you own.
Yes! I know how hard it is to shell out a chunk of dough, and I want to make this possible for you. You have the option to pay in full or choose a payment plan via ShopPay. Both of these options are available to you upon checkout.
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