Strength & Balance
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Approach: Vinyāsa Krama · Prāṇāyāma · Mantra-Based Āsana
- Level: Open to all dedicated practitioners
Strength is Stillness in Motion
- Build unwavering strength from within through the timeless power of traditional yoga.
- Cultivate unshakable balance in body, mind, and breath through every posture.
What You Will Explore?
- Vinyāsa Krama Sequences to prepare the body gradually for balance and strength
- Arm Balances (such as Bakāsana, Māyūrāsana variations, and lolāsana prep)
- Standing & Seated Balance Poses using breath, bandha & dr̥ṣṭi
- Prāṇāyāma Techniques to develop grounding and lightness simultaneously
- Mantra-guided Movement to unify breath, mind, and body
- Subtle Core Work (uddīyāna-practice within āsana transitions)
- Restorative Close & Śānti Mantra
Rooted in Tradition
In the Yadu Yoga method, strength is never brute — it’s breath-driven and intelligently cultivated through rhythm, alignment, and clarity of mind. Balance is not just standing still — it’s sustained connection between body, breath, and inner vision.
Drawing from the vinyāsa krama methodology preserved by Kr̥ṣṇamācārya and further transmitted by his direct students, this workshop helps you move with meaning, and stand with steadiness — both on and off the mat.
Who is it for?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Yoga practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of arm balances and postural integrity
- Students seeking a breath-centered and meditative approach to strength
- Teachers wanting to integrate traditional sequencing and prāṇāyāma into their classes
- Anyone curious about the real foundation of balance in yoga — beyond physical technique
Secure Your Place
What you'll learn
- The classical foundations of prāṇāyāma from authentic texts.
- To understand the correct breath ratios (vāyu niyantraṇa) and their effects.
- To practice Samantraka Prāṇāyāma, combining breath with sacred mantras.
- To explore the connection between breath, marma points, and energy flow.
- Receive safe, progressive steps to develop your personal practice.
- To discover how prāṇāyāma prepares you for deep meditation.
Benefits of the Strength and Balance Workshop
1. Full-Body Strength
Targeted asanas build strength in all major muscle groups — legs, hips, core, shoulders, and arms. Warrior variations enhance leg power, arm balances develop upper body endurance, and core work stabilizes the entire body.
2. Improved Balance & Coordination
Balance-focused sequences train your proprioception — the body’s sense of position and movement. Both static holds and flowing transitions refine stability, agility, and control.
3. Functional Fitness Beyond the Mat
The strength and balance you build here improve daily activities, athletic performance, and posture. Movements are designed to be functional, making you stronger and more confident in everyday life.
4. Enhanced Focus & Mental Clarity
Mindful breathing keeps you present in each movement, training your concentration. This focus naturally carries over into work, relationships, and other physical activities.
5. Injury Prevention
A stronger, more balanced body is less prone to strains and falls. Improved joint stability and muscular control help protect you during dynamic movement.
6. Deep Mind–Body Connection
Vinyāsa Krama’s breath-led approach ensures that strength training is integrated with mindful awareness. This connection enhances your alignment, body mechanics, and overall sense of well-being
Open to practitioners who want to combine strength development with the mindfulness of Vinyāsa Krama. Perfect for yoga teachers seeking creative, purposeful sequences to share with their students.
