In this lecture we will anatomically review the lower body from the waist down, beginning with the glutes. Taking a thorough look at all of the ways in which muscles and joints move throughout the common yoga asana practice. Highlighting key concepts of biomechanics, and practical ways of thinking about, and seeing movement.

In this lecture we will cover a variety of useful tips to help bring more awareness to verbal cueing, what you say, how you say it.

In addition to integrating the lessons from Parts I & II of this training, the practices in this section are meant to challenge you mentally as well as physically. As much as possible, try to approach these 60-minute practices with an open mind, and a well-rested body. Also, the more you can minimize distractions, the […]

Welcome to Inner Dimension Academy’s Asana Advancement Training. My name is Brent Laffoon, and it is both an honor and a pleasure to share these teachings with you. Whether you’re new to yoga or you’ve been practicing for years, my hope is that this course will offer you a perspective, as well as information and […]

If you’ve made it this far, listened to all the lectures and done all of the practices and homework assignments, you’ve successfully completed this training, so first and foremost… congratulations! Regardless of how challenging or not you may have found any given part of this training, having the discipline and determination simply to finish it […]

This training has three sections: Section I offers a series of short lectures on various aspects of functional anatomy that are meant to help you understand how to build strength and flexibility in your muscles, as well as stability and mobility in your joints in a safe, effective way. Each lecture is followed by a […]

Overview: The purpose of this section of the training is to help you understand the effects of practicing different asanas—not only on your body, but on your mind and nervous system, as well. The more you understand about these effects, the more you will understand which postures to practice on a given day in order […]

“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.” -Joseph Campbell

Nauli kriya is said to help cleanse the abdominal region, including the stomach and intestines. Whether it actually does this or not is open to debate, but when practiced properly there is no question that nauli kriya has a deeply stimulating effect on both the mind and body. Many practitioners may find it quite difficult […]

Overview & Key Concepts: In virtually all practices of Hatha yoga, much attention is paid to the breath. The reason for this is simple: Learning to master your breath is perhaps the single most important thing you can do to advance your practice on all levels.