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.

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mountain

Mountain
Tadasana
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half-moon

Half Moon
Ardha Chandrasana
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standing-squat

Standing Squat
Utkatasana
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eagle

Eagle
Garudasana
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warrior

Warrior
Virabhadrasana
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side-warrior

Side Warrior
Parsva Virabhadrasana
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standing-wide-angle

Standing Wide Angle
Prasarita Padottanasana
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triangle

Triangle
Trikonasana
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tree

Tree
Vrikshasana
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upward-boat

Upward Boat
Urdhvanavasana
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bridge

Bridge
Setu Bandhasana
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knee-down-twist

Knee-Down Twist
Supta Matsyendrasana
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cobra

Cobra
Bhujangasana
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boat

Boat
Navasana
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symbol-of-yoga

Symbol of Yoga
Yoga Mudra
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downward-facing-dog

Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana
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pigeon

Pigeon
Kapotasana
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head-to-knee

Head to Knee
Janu Shirshasana
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posterior-stretch

Posterior Stretch
Pashchimottanasana
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seated-spinal-twist

Seated Spinal Twist
Matsyendrasana