Kripalu Yoga: The Posture Training Sequence

Swami Kripalu said, “One ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory.” As a yoga instructor, you know that a dedicated personal practice can also enhance your nuance as a teacher.

mountain
Mountain
Tadasana
half-moon
Half Moon
Ardha Chandrasana
standing-squat
Standing Squat
Utkatasana
eagle
Eagle
Garudasana
warrior
Warrior
Virabhadrasana
side-warrior
Side Warrior
Parsva Virabhadrasana
standing-wide-angle
Standing Wide Angle
Prasarita Padottanasana
triangle
Triangle
Trikonasana
tree
Tree
Vrikshasana
upward-boat
Upward Boat
Urdhvanavasana
bridge
Bridge
Setu Bandhasana
knee-down-twist
Knee-Down Twist
Supta Matsyendrasana
cobra
Cobra
Bhujangasana
boat
Boat
Navasana
symbol-of-yoga
Symbol of Yoga
Yoga Mudra
downward-facing-dog
Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana
pigeon
Pigeon
Kapotasana
head-to-knee
Head to Knee
Janu Shirshasana
posterior-stretch
Posterior Stretch
Pashchimottanasana
seated-spinal-twist
Seated Spinal Twist
Matsyendrasana