Teacher's Path Portal - The Art of Teaching Prana Vinyasa

Mandala of Asanas - Arm Balances

A mandala of asanas centered on arm balances as its named category.

Plankasana

Plankasana is a yoga posture commonly known as Plank Pose.

Chaturanga Dandasana

A class focused on Chaturanga Dandasana, the posture known in English as Four-Limbed Staff Pose.

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Downward-Facing Dog is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Bakasana

Crow Pose is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Eka Pada Bakasana

A class focused on Eka Pada Bakasana, a one-legged variation of the Crane Pose.

Galavasana

Galavasana is the named asana practiced in this yoga class.

Yoga Dandasana

A class practicing the yoga staff posture, Yoga Dandasana, as an asana.

Bhujapidasana

A class focused on Bhujapidasana, the yoga posture known as Shoulder-Pressing Pose.

Eka Pada Koundinyasana

This class focuses on practicing the asana Eka Pada Koundinyasana.

Astavakrasana

Eight-Angle Pose is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Parsva Vasisthasana

Parsva Vasisthasana is Side Plank, a side variation of Vasisthasana.

Vasisthasana

A class practicing the side-plank yoga posture, Vasisthasana, within yoga practice.

Adho Mukha Vrksasana

Handstand is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Purvottanasana

Purvottanasana is the named asana for this yoga class.

Mayurasana

A yoga class focused on Mayurasana, the Sanskrit name for Peacock Pose.

Pincha Mayurasana

Pincha Mayurasana is a forearm balance commonly known as Forearm Stand.

Mandalas of Asanas - Backbends

A mandala of asanas centered on backbends as its named subject.

Marjariasana

A class focused on practicing Marjariasana as a yoga posture.

Anahatasana

Puppy Pose is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Bhujangasana

A class focused on Bhujangasana, the yoga posture known in English as Cobra Pose.

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

A class practicing the upward-facing dog posture, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, within yoga practice.

Salabhasana

A class presenting Salabhasana as the named yoga pose being practiced.

Ardha Dhanurasana

Half Bow Pose is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Dhanurasana

A class focused on Dhanurasana, the yoga posture known in English as Bow Pose.

Ustrasana

A class practicing the camel pose, Ustrasana, as a yoga posture.

Laghu Vajrasana

A class focused on practicing Laghu Vajrasana as a yoga posture.

Urdhva Dhanurasana

A class practicing the upward-facing bow posture, Urdhva Dhanurasana, within yoga practice.

Viparita Dandasana

A class focused on Viparita Dandasana, also called Inverted Staff Pose.

Eka Pada Rajkapotasana Backbend

This class focuses on Eka Pada Rajkapotasana performed as a backbend.

Solar Eka Pada Rajkapotasana

Solar Eka Pada Rajkapotasana is a solar variation of the one-legged king pigeon pose.

Natarajasana

A yoga class focused on Natarajasana, the Sanskrit name for Dancer Pose.

Standing Anahatasana

Standing Anahatasana is Anahatasana practiced from an upright, standing position.

Vrschikasana

A class focused on Vrschikasana, also called Scorpion Pose in English.

Mandalas of Asanas - Forward Bends

A mandala of asanas centered on forward bends as its named subject.

Balasana

A class focused on Balasana, the yoga posture commonly known as Child's Pose.

Hanumanasana

Hanumanasana is the named asana practiced in this yoga class.

Krounchasana

A class focused on practicing Krounchasana as a yoga posture.

Paschimottanasana

Paschimottanasana is a yoga posture commonly known as Seated Forward Bend.

Supta Padangusthasana

Supta Padangusthasana is a reclining yoga pose involving the big toe.

Triang Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana

A class practicing the three-limbed, one-legged seated forward fold, Triang Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana.

Virasana

A class focused on Virasana, also called Hero Pose in English.

Mandala of Asanas - Hip Openers

A mandala of asanas centered on hip openers as its named subject.

Baddhakonasana

Bound Angle Pose is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Eka Pada Rajkapotasana Hip Opener

This class focuses on Eka Pada Rajkapotasana presented as a hip opener.

Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana

Half-Bound Lotus Seated Forward Bend is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Padmasana

A yoga class focused on Padmasana, the Sanskrit name for Lotus Pose.

Parighasana

A yoga class focused on Parighasana, the Sanskrit name for Gate Pose.

Supta Baddhakonasana

Supta Baddhakonasana is a reclined bound-angle yoga posture practiced lying down.

Upavisthakonasana

A class practicing the seated wide-angle forward fold, Upavisthakonasana, as a yoga posture.

Eka Pada Sirsasana

This class focuses on practicing the asana Eka Pada Sirsasana.

Seated Visvamitrasana

A class presenting Seated Visvamitrasana as a seated form of the named pose.

Ardha Visvamitrasana

Ardha Visvamitrasana is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Utthita Visvamitrasana

A class practicing the extended Visvamitra pose, Utthita Visvamitrasana, as a yoga posture.

Purposes

Parivrtta Utkatasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Utkatasana, the revolved form of Chair Pose.

Parivrtta Galavasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Galavasana, the revolved form of Flying Pigeon Pose.

Parivrtta Uttanasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Uttanasana, the revolved form of Standing Forward Bend.

Parivrtta Anjaneyasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Anjaneyasana, the revolved form of Low Lunge.

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Parsvakonasana, the revolved form of Side Angle Pose.

Parivrtta Trikonasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Trikonasana, the revolved form of Triangle Pose.

Parivrtta Padangusthasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Padangusthasana, the revolved form of Big Toe Pose.

Parsva Bakasana

Parsva Bakasana is Side Crow, a side variation of Bakasana.

Dwi pada Koundinyasana

A class focused on Dwi Pada Koundinyasana, the two-legged form of Koundinya's Pose.

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose is the named asana in this yoga class, with no additional movement or sequence stated.

Parivrtta Krounchasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Krounchasana, the revolved form of Heron Pose.

Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, the revolved form of Head-to-Knee Pose.

Parivrtta Paschimottanasana

A yoga class focused on Parivrtta Paschimottanasana, the revolved form of Seated Forward Bend.

Sarvangasana Variation

A class presenting a variation of the named yoga pose Sarvangasana.

Mandala of Asanas - Core Cultivation

A mandala of asanas centered on core cultivation as its named subject.

Five movements of Prana | Asana benefits

Five movements of Prana considered alongside asana benefits within a yoga practice.

Basic Pulsation

A class centered on basic pulsation, presented as its defining movement.

Yogic Bicycle

A class practicing Yogic Bicycle, a bicycle-like movement within a yoga practice.

Supta Baddha Konasana & Supta Upavistha Konasana

Supta Baddha Konasana and Supta Upavistha Konasana are two reclined bound-angle and wide-angle yoga postures.

Supta Bhujapidasana

Supta Bhujapidasana is a reclining yoga pose performed in a reclined position.

Supta kapotasana variation

Supta Kapotasana variation is a reclining variation of Pigeon Pose in yoga.

Jathara Parivartasana

Jathara Parivartasana is a class focused on the named asana.

Waterwheel

A class focused on the Waterwheel movement in yoga practice.

Navasana

A yoga class focused on Navasana, the Sanskrit name for Boat Pose.

Ustrasana in dandasana

A class practicing camel pose in staff pose, Ustrasana in Dandasana, as a yoga posture.

Mulabandha in Tolasana

A yoga class focused on Mulabandha, the root lock, in Tolasana, the scale pose.

Plankasana

Plankasana is a yoga posture commonly known as Plank Pose.

Vasisthasana Variation

A class practicing a variation of the side-plank posture, Vasisthasana Variation, within yoga practice.

Pincha mayurasana dandasana

Pincha Mayurasana Dandasana refers to Pincha Mayurasana and Dandasana, the forearm stand and staff pose.

Core cultivation inversions

This class combines core cultivation and inversions within one movement-focused practice.

Sahaja

Purposes

Garudasana, Pristanjali

Garudasana and Pristanjali are the two named yoga practices in this class.

Gomukasana, Urdhva Hastasana Reverse Namaste

Gomukasana, Urdhva Hastasana, and Reverse Namaste are the named yoga positions in this class.

Shoulder opening supported on the earth

Shoulder opening supported on the earth is shoulder opening with the body supported by the ground.

Hands clasp behind

Hands clasped behind are presented as the named focus of this yoga class.

Mandala of Asanas - Inversions

A mandala of asanas centered on inversions as its named subject.

Setu Bandhasana

A class presenting Setu Bandhasana as the named yoga pose being practiced.

Dwi Pada Pida

A class focused on Dwi Pada Pida as a yoga posture.

Sarvangasana

A class presenting Sarvangasana as the named yoga pose being practiced.

Sirsasana

Sirsasana names a yoga asana performed in a headstand position.

Viparita Karani

A class focused on Viparita Karani, commonly known as Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose.

Bent-Knee Apana-Udana Pulsation Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Mula Bandha Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Samana-Vyana Core Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Four Movements of Lunge - Core Pulsation Example

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Heart Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Side Waist Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Waving Spine Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Pelvic Tilt Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Pada Pulsations

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Neck Release Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Hip & Inner Leg Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Bent Arm Pulsation

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Samana-Vyana Knee to Navel in All 4s

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Prana-Apana Single Leg Lift

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Prana-Apana Mudra Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Samudra Mudra Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Anahata Mudra Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Prana Mudra Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Padma Mudra Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Root-Rise Arm Body Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Example II: Parsvottanasana

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Egyptian Arms I & II Body Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Spiral Arms Body Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Garuda Arms Body Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Arm-Torso Body Vinyasas

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Mandala Arm Body Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Single-Arm Side-Waist Opening

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Shoulder Rolls - Body Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Single-Arm & Leg Body Vinyasa

Energetic Alignment for Teaching Pathways

Rasa Prana Flow Manual

A manual describing Rasa Prana Flow as a named movement sequence.

Prana Flow - Rasa Vinyasa

Prana Flow Rasa Vinyasa is a class featuring the named Rasa Vinyasa practice.

Siva's Dance of the Elements - Divine Embodiment

Siva's Dance of the Elements expresses divine embodiment through a dance of the elements.

Rasas - The Art of Inner Alchemy

A class on rasas presented as the art of inner alchemy.

VIRA RASA-ACTIVATING SOLAR POTENCY

A class focused on Vira Rasa and activating solar potency.

SRINGARA RASA- THE WAY LOVE MOVES

Sringara Rasa is the way love moves through embodied expression.

Vira Rasa

Practise pulsation Vinyasa, Dandasana, Bhujangasana, Simhasana breath, and Vyaghri Namaskar to connect with the instinctual body and inner strength.

Sringara Rasa

Sringara Rasa names the aesthetic mood associated with love, beauty, and romantic feeling.

Shanti Rasa

Practise Shanti Rasa Namaskar with Ujjayi pranayama, Om and Shanti mantras, and slow hip-, heart-, and hamstring-opening asana sequences.

YOGIC MAPS OF THE BODY

A class focused on yogic maps of the body as a subject within yoga study.

Ida and pingala rhythms:

A class about Ida and pingala rhythms in yoga practice.

Balancing the fires

Samagni and dim, excessive, and wavering fires

Dim Fire

A class focused on the yoga practice of dim fire.

Excessive Fire

This class focuses on the stated concept of Excessive Fire.

Wavering Fire

A yoga class focused on the practice named Wavering Fire.

Balanced Fire

This class explores balanced fire as its central practice theme and subject.

Ayurvedic Firekeeping

Ayurvedic firekeeping is the stated focus of this class, with no additional practice or sequence named.

TENDING THE FIRE WITH OJAS

A yoga class centered on tending the fire of ojas.

TENDING THE FIRE OF TEJAS

A yoga class centered on tending the fire of tejas.

TENDING THE FIRE OF PRANA

A yoga class centered on tending the fire of prana.

Prana Flow Movement Alchemy Chart

Prana Flow Movement Alchemy Chart is a class presenting a chart of movement alchemy within Prana Flow.

Evolution and Energetics of Prana Flow Namaskars

This class examines the evolution and energetics of Prana Flow Namaskars.

RASA PRANA VINYASA Namaskars and Wave Sequences

A class presenting Rasa Prana Vinyasa namaskars alongside wave sequences.

Prana Flow Vira "Viagri-Tiger" Namaskar

Prana Flow Vira Viagri-Tiger Namaskar is a class featuring the named Vira Viagri-Tiger Namaskar.

Sringara Rasa Namaskar

Sringara Rasa Namaskar is a salutation practice expressing the aesthetic mood of love and beauty.

Prana Flow - Vira Rasa Namaskar

Prana Flow Vira Rasa Namaskar is a class featuring the named Vira Rasa Namaskar.

Prana Flow Sringara-Rasa II Namaskar

Prana Flow Sringara-Rasa II Namaskar is a class featuring the named Sringara-Rasa II Namaskar.

Prana Flow® - Shanti Rasa Namaskar

Prana Flow Shanti Rasa Namaskar is a class featuring the named Shanti Rasa Namaskar.

Prana Flow - VIRA RASA - EARTH

Prana Flow Vira Rasa—Earth is a class about Vira Rasa associated with earth.

SEQUENCE - SRINGARA RASA

A yoga sequence presenting Sringara Rasa as the named sequence theme.

Pathways of Flow - Sringara rasa - air

Pathways of Flow names Sringara rasa and air together as its stated pathway focus.

Prana flow: VIRA RASA - FIRE

Prana Flow Vira Rasa—Fire is a class about Vira Rasa associated with fire.

PRANA VINYASA: CODE OF YES!

Prana Vinyasa: Code of Yes! presents the Code of Yes within a Prana Vinyasa class.

Fluid Power

A class focused on fluid power as a yoga practice.

Fluid Power: Vinyasa Flow article

An article about fluid power and Vinyasa Flow within a yoga teaching context.

Fluid Power and the Art of Being Yoga

A yoga class about fluid power and the art of being yoga.

Gunas of the Fluid Body

A class about the gunas of the fluid body in yoga.

Fluid Systems

Fluid systems presented as a subject within a yoga teaching class.

Fluid Power Articles

A collection of articles about fluid power in the context of yoga.

Vijiânabhairava Tantra

A class studying Vijiânabhairava Tantra as a tantric philosophical text.

Spandakarika

Fluid Power Section

Wave Sequencing: Theory & Practice

A class covering the theory and practice of wave sequencing.

Vocabulary of Sequencing

A class focused on the vocabulary of sequencing in yoga practice.

Sequencing Groups of Asanas

A class about sequencing groups of asanas within a yoga sequence.

Vinyasa Krama

A class focused on the yoga practice named Vinyasa Krama.

Namaskars of Vinyasa Flow

A yoga class on the namaskars, or salutations, of Vinyasa Flow.

Components of Vinyasa Flow Class

This class examines the components that make up a Vinyasa Flow class.

Vinyasa Pathways

A class focused on the yoga practice named Vinyasa Pathways.

Sequences

Fluid Power Sequencing

Section 1: Background and Principles

Vinyasa: The Yogic Art of Conscious Evolution

Prana

A class focused on prana within a yoga practice session.

Principles of Vinyasa Krama

Principles of Vinyasa Krama is a class about the principles of Vinyasa Krama.

Living Sadhana

A class focused on living sadhana as a yoga practice.

Shiva Rea Interview by Sea Glassman

A class presenting an interview with two participants in conversation.

Seven Life Lessons of Chaos

A class presenting seven life lessons explicitly associated with chaos.

Prana Mandala Vinyasa

Tandava and Chamunda Namaskar waves explore Pran Mudra, Padma Mudra, Hanumanasana, backbends, heart opening, grounding, and Lalita Devi mantras.

Vinyasa of Flow

A class focused on the yoga practice named Vinyasa of Flow.

Koshas

A class focused on koshas as its named subject within the class.

THE ELEMENTS AND DIRECTIONS IN VARIOUS TRADITIONS

A class exploring the elements and directions across various traditions.

PRANA FLOW MANDALA NAMASKARS & SEQUENCES

Prana Flow Mandala Namaskars and Sequences covers Mandala Namaskars and sequences within Prana Flow.

PRANA FLOW INNER ARTS

Prana Flow Inner Arts is a class focused on inner arts within Prana Flow.

PRANA MANDALA VINYASA DANDAVAT PRANAM

Prana Mandala Vinyasa centers on the Dandavat Pranam movement and its place within the sequence.

PRANA MANDALA VINYASA PRANA FLOW PRANAM

Prana Mandala Vinyasa is a sequence featuring Prana Flow Pranam.

PRANA MANDALA VINYASA DANCING WARRIOR

Prana Mandala Vinyasa Dancing Warrior is a class about a dancing warrior sequence within Prana Mandala Vinyasa.

FULL MANDALA PATTERN

A class centered on a full mandala pattern, with no specific asana or movement named.

Prana Flow Standina Pose Full-Mandala

Prana Flow Standing Pose Full-Mandala names a full-mandala sequence centered on a standing pose.

Prana Vinyasa Fall Navaratri Sadhana

Fall Navaratri Sadhana is a Prana Vinyasa practice named for Navaratri.

Heart of Yogini

Heart of Yogini is the named subject of this class.

Shardiya Navratri

A class focused on the Shardiya Navratri theme in yoga practice.

Altar Preparations

(with optional Garbho or Symbolic Pot-Womb)

Prana Flow Namaskars with Elements

Prana Flow Namaskars with Elements is a class about Namaskars combined with elements.