50 hours Arm Balancing Training
50 hours Arm Balancing Training
Certification :
Yoga Alliance® US
Skill Level :
Intermediate and advanced
Duration :
10 Days
Certification :
Yoga Alliance® US
Skill Level :
Duration : 21 Days
Yoga Styles: Arm Balancing
Why Arm Balancing?
While arm balances look impressive, they offer much more than just Instagram-worthy poses. These postures challenge both body and mind on multiple levels.
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Developing Full Body Strength
In this Arm balancing course you will learn to control your physical body, making it stronger and more flexible. This physical control also contributes to a calmer and more flexible mind.
Building Courage and Confidence
Balancing your body weight on your hands takes courage. Regular practice builds confidence and deepens your connection with your body’s innate wisdom.
Enhancing Focus and Concentration
Successfully moving into and holding an arm balance asana demands focus and concentration. A distracted mind will hinder your ability to balance. As with all Yoga practice, presence is essential.
Join Our Arm Balancing Training
Our 50 hour arm balancing training is designed for intermediate to advanced Yoga practitioners seeking a new challenge for both body and mind.
Why Choose Us?
balanced nutrition. We are here to guide you on your spiritual journey, to connect with your Inner-Self
and to find contentment and peace in life.
- Kindness, honesty and community are more important for us than profit!
- Our groups are small to support you individually!
- Our previous students feel confident to teach after the training!
- By choosing us you support a family business, our owners are your teachers!
- We live Yoga and here Yoga is for everyone!
- We respect the culture and origins of Yoga!
- You will learn from a descendent of the Sage Atri bloodline!
- We are not perfect but we always try our best!
- We want you to shine and thrive!
Program Highlights
Balancing on your hands can be inspiring and intimidating at the same time. This is why we will go step by step preparing your body for the more advanced postures. After attending our 50 hours arm balancing training in Bali we want you to feel confident to practice and teach arm balancing asanas in your Yoga classes.
In our theory sessions we will revise Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga – the eight limbs of Yoga again, as they build the foundation of living a yogic life. Even though asana practice is important to keep our bodies strong and flexible, ultimately, it is intended to prepare our bodies to sit comfortably for long hours during mediation.
Sanskrit is the language of Yoga and all posture names have their origin in the world’s oldest language. In this Teacher training you will learn the Sanskrit breakdown of the arm balance asana names.
You will learn how to engage the bandhas to lift up and retain the prana inside your body to get stability of body and mind when practicing the arm balancing postures. Mudras help to control the prana, increase the flexibility and strength of our hands and balance the five elements. And in the end arm balancing is all about balancing body and mind.
In our anatomy classes, we will place a special focus on understanding the intricate mechanics of the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. These areas are crucial for achieving stability and strength in arm balancing postures.
We will also discuss the anatomical patterns and mechanics that underpin effective arm balancing, including muscle engagement, joint stability and overall mechanics of how the body moves and stabilizes in various arm balances, understanding the kinetic chain and how force is transferred through the body.
How to Teach Arm Balancing Asanas: The foundational techniques for teaching arm balancing poses, including the key principles of alignment, balance and strength.
How to Use Bone-on-Bone Alignment: The concept of bone-on-bone alignment and its importance in arm balancing, learning how to stack the bones in a way that maximizes support and minimizes muscle strain.
How to Include Arm Balancing Postures into Your Classes: Strategies for incorporating arm balancing postures into yoga classes, learning how to introduce these poses progressively and tips on integrating arm balances into different class themes and styles.
How to Sequence Arm Balance Poses in a Safe and Efficient Way: Techniques for sequencing arm balancing postures safely and efficiently, involving understanding of the preparatory poses, counterposes and transitions.
How to Verbally and Physically Align Your Students: Effective methods for aligning students verbally and physically during arm balancing classes, learning precise cueing techniques to guide students into correct alignment and adjustments to help them find stability and balance.
How to Build Up the Needed Arm Strength: Exercises and techniques to develop the arm strength necessary for arm balancing and learning how to incorporate these exercises into the regular practice.
Focus areas
How to warm up the body: The importance of a thorough warm-up to prepare for arm balances.
How to Perform the Sequence: Step-by-step instructions on executing an arm balancing sequence, including transitions between poses.
How to Develop the Arm Balancing Flow: Techniques to create a seamless arm balancing flow, including linking poses together smoothly, maintaining continuous breath, and developing a rhythm.
How to Protect Your Joints: Strategies to safeguard joints during practice and awareness of proper alignment to prevent injury, especially in the wrists, elbows and shoulders.
How to Use Props to Support You: The effective use of props such as blocks, straps, and bolsters to achieve safe alignment, support weaker areas, and gradually build strength and flexibility.
How to Move Toward Relaxation: Techniques to transition from intense practice to relaxation, including cooling down the body with gentle stretches, using restorative poses to release tension, and practicing mindfulness to calm the mind.
Arm Balancing Warm-up Asanas
Hands: Wrist and hand stretches and strengthening exercises to prepare for arm balances. These exercises will help students develop the necessary hand strength and flexibility to support their body weight.
Shoulders: Shoulder mobility and strength exercises essential for arm balances. You will practice shoulder circles, dynamic stretches like arm swings, and shoulder openers such as Gomukhasana. Additionally, we will focus on building shoulder stability, crucial for maintaining balance in arm balances.
Spine: Techniques to enhance spinal flexibility and strength. Warm-up exercises will include Cat-Cow stretches to increase spinal mobility, twists, and backbends such as Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose). These practices will help students maintain a strong and flexible spine, which is vital for arm balances.
Core: Core strengthening exercises that are essential for stability in arm balances. Students will engage in plank variations, Navasana (Boat Pose), and other strengthening postures for the abdominals and the lower back.
Legs: Techniques to build strong and flexible legs as a solid foundation for arm balances. Warm-up exercises will include lunges, yogic squats, hamstring stretches like Uttanasana, and hip openers like Anjaneyasana.
Full Body: Integration of full-body movements to connect all the components required for arm balances. Students will practice Sun Salutations to warm up the entire body, combining strength, flexibility, and coordination. Poses like Downward Dog and Chaturanga will engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, preparing the whole body for advanced arm balances.
Progressive Strength Training: Various types of Indian push-ups, such as Hindu push-ups and dive bomber push-ups, to progressively train strength and posture.
Arm Balancing Yoga Poses included in this training:
- Bakasana – Crane pose
- Parsva Bakasana – Twisted Crane Posture
- Eka Pada Bakasana – One Legged Crane pose
- Kakasana – Crow pose
- Bhujapidasana – Shoulder pressing pose
- Bramcharyasana – Celibate’s pose
- Chaturanga Dandasana – Four Limbed Staff Pose
- Dwi Hasta Bhujasana- two hands and arms pose
- Dwi Pad Koundinyasana – Twised crow pose with straight legs
- Eka Pada Koundinyasana 1 – Twisted one legged arm balance
- Eka Pada Kondinyasana 2 – Flying Splits
- Kukkutasana – Cockerel/Rooster Pose
- Kumbhakasana – Dolphin plank posture
- Lolasana – Pendant posture
- Mayurasana – Peacock Posture
- Padma Mayurasana – Lotus peacock posture
- Pincha Mayurasana – Feathered peacock pose – Forearm balance
- Santolasana – high plank postures
- Tittibhasana – Firefly Posture
- Urdhva Kukkutasana – upward rooster posture
- Utpluthih – Uprooting
- Adho Mukha Vrikshasana – Handstand pose
- Astavakrasana – Eight angle posture
Written by the sage Patanjali around 200 CE, these texts compile and organize ancient yogic knowledge. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a foundational text in the practice of yoga, offering profound insights into the philosophy and practice of Yoga. By studying Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, students will deepen their understanding of yoga as a holistic practice that goes beyond physical postures, enriching their journey both on and off the mat. They provide practical applications in the context of arm balancing. For example, how the principles of Asana, Pranayama, and Dharana can enhance focus, breath control, and stability in arm balances. Additionally, the ethical guidelines (Yamas and Niyamas) can inspire a mindful and disciplined approach to practice.
Time Schedule
The time schedule is not fixed and can change according to location, teacher availability, weather conditions and general situation.
06:30 to 06:45 am
Shatkarma
06:45 to 07:45 am
Pranayama/Meditation
07:45 to 09:15 am
Yoga asana practice
09:15 to 10:15 am
Breakfast
10:15 to 11:45 am
Yoga theory/Anatomy & physiology
11:45 to 01:30 pm
Asana Alignment
01:30 to 03:15 pm
Lunch
03:15 to 04:45 pm
Yoga philosophy
05:00 to 06:30 pm
Teaching practice
06:30 to 07:00 pm
Mantra Chanting
We have been with Yoga Alliance since 2017
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What Our Customer Say About Us
The classes were rigorously structured, combining traditional and modern understandings of yoga and not just focusing on the asanas. This enabled a deeper understanding of practice and aided in our own personal journey and growth throughout the three weeks.
Our teachers were of the highest standard I have experienced, they really knew their stuff! They allowed time for open and honest conversations. Emotionally they were very supportive, always in contact whenever we needed them. Always with a smile on their faces and getting to understand us as individuals.
All the classes were accessible for all levels, I would highly recommended this yoga school to everyone wishing to broaden their understanding of Yoga in its entirety.
Sane Andrews
UK
Authentic, humble honest. I did have the best experience here with such safe and comforting teachers. The groups are small the lessons are full with valuable information. yoga Philosophy being thought by Sandeep, a native indian who grew up with yoga since he is a child and lives it with his whole heart is such a special, unique and most important authentic and honest experience which is hard to find in any other schools around Bali.
Katharina is also a wonderful devoted teacher and it is nice to see this Balance of both i helps to understand.
I wouldn‘t go to any other school and I would love to join many more of Anandam Yoga School courses.
Thank you very much🙏
Marina Peter
Austria
Anandam yoga school is amazing!!! I learned so much from them. Ankur was an incredible teacher and was very knowledgeable in all aspects of yoga, asanas, pranayama, hatha, vinyasa, etc. I absolutely loved this authentic yoga teacher training. I wanted to learn yoga from someone who knew the roots of yoga from India and Ankur taught that and more! I feel like I gained an even deeper love and appreciation for yoga through this experience which I didn’t even know was possible. They pushed me to be the best that I could be and I will always be grateful for that. The course taught me a lot and I am looking forward to teaching in my community back home!! I would absolutely recommend Anandam Yoga School. They have a wonderful environment centered on learning and growing!
Amella Pena
USA
Anandam yoga school is amazing!!! I learned so much from them. Ankur was an incredible teacher and was very knowledgeable in all aspects of yoga, asanas, pranayama, hatha, vinyasa, etc. I absolutely loved this authentic yoga teacher training. I wanted to learn yoga from someone who knew the roots of yoga from India and Ankur taught that and more! I feel like I gained an even deeper love and appreciation for yoga through this experience which I didn’t even know was possible. They pushed me to be the best that I could be and I will always be grateful for that. The course taught me a lot and I am looking forward to teaching in my community back home!! I would absolutely recommend Anandam Yoga School. They have a wonderful environment centered on learning and growing!
Katharina Langer
Germany
I just finished my 200h Yoga teacher training with Anandam Yoga School and I couldn't be happier. It was such a nice and meaningful experience for me. I learned so much about Yoga in these three weeks.
Katharina, Sandeep and Ankur are amazing teachers and it felt like a family to spent time with them and the other students. Their knowledge about philosophy, anatomy, asanas and also ayurveda and pranayama and meditation is impressive! I enjoyed every day of the training so much and I am so thankful I found Anandam Yoga School to do it there.
I would definitely recommend to do the Yoga teacher trainig here and to experience this wonderful journey with Anandam.
Thank you so much Katharina, Sandeep and Ankur🤍
Svenja Kuonen
Switzerland
I chose to take my 200h YTT on Bali with Anandam Yoga School as it was of utmost importance to me to learn about the foundations of Yoga from an Indian guide with a deep connection to the practice & its tradition in India, while having local rooting in Bali. Sandeep, Katharina & Kadek imparted a well of knowledge about Yoga asana practice as well as anatomy, yoga philosophy, the history of yoga, pranayama, meditation, shatkarma (cleansing rituals), equity, cultural appropriation, and much more, for us students (and future teachers) to build on for a lifetime to come, knowing that we'll be able to honour the roots of Yoga in India as most of us return to share our practice in Western societies. I am also deeply grateful for the care & support that Katharina & Sandeep provided to us throughout the journey, from travel logistics to a broad variety of recommendations (restaurants, clinics, visa agents, etc.) on anything we might need.
Valerie Marouche
Germany
I just finished my 300hr yoga teacher training with them. I am their return student as I also did my 200 hour ytt with them. The experience with them are pleasant. I’ve learnt a lot from them, from asanas, alignments, philosophy, pranayama, and the Hindu tradition. I’ve grown so much after the training, feeling more confident in teaching yoga. Ashtanga yoga was demanding and it’s great to have mysore style every morning with Sandeep as an instructor. He would challenge you and push you above your limits. Arm balancing classes are fun and I have developed so much strength compared to when I first started the training. Both Katarina and Sandeep have beautiful and kind souls. They are always there for you and back you up whenever you need them. After 500 ++ hours we spent together we have developed a stronger bond as good friends! I would really recommend them if you are looking for yoga teacher training courses!!
Ming
USA
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Em Ban2024-05-24Amazing experience! Not only was the learning material very well-taught, but the lead instructor Ankur showed so much patience. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind, humble and created a great environment to learn in. Would absolutely recommend this 200-hour multi-style teacher training!Jokha Athman2024-05-24I just completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Ankur, and I am beyond thrilled with the experience. This course provided the full package: a comprehensive curriculum that left no stone unturned. Over the duration of the training, I grew stronger mentally, physically, and emotionally. The atmosphere was perfect for personal growth and self-discovery. Our teacher’s dedication was extraordinary—he gave his 200% every single day until the very last. I still don’t know how he managed to maintain such high energy and commitment, but it truly inspired all of us. His passion and knowledge made every session enriching and transformative. I wholeheartedly recommend this training to anyone considering becoming a yoga teacher or deepening their practice. It was an incredible journey that I loved every moment of, and I am grateful for the profound impact it has had on my life.Lilli Lin2024-05-13A truly loving, caring, and wise yoga teacher - Ankur. I feel like I can't thank you enough for this journey. No words can describe my gratitude. Loving every moment, embracing all the challenges. Thank you for guiding me through the 200-hour yoga teacher training. The body, the mind, the energy you radiate - it's truly inspiring.✨ Missing the classmates and you already! Thank you 💙İlknur Yeniçeri2023-12-2150hrs Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Germany with this wonderful people Katharina and Sandeep, are amazing! They create a space with full of compation and love. They are also very intense and professional at teaching and training. I will try more trainings soon🙏 Thank you so much.Joy2023-12-15The yin training with Sandeep and Katharina was a wonderful experience. I am so grateful to have chosen their school. Their authentic, kind and deeply knowledgeable way of teaching is so inspiring and created the perfect space for us students to immerse into the practice and classes of philosophy, anatomy and history. The course was perfectly structured and at the same time Sandeep and Katharina are present to feel the energy of the group and adapt to the flow if needed. In such a short time we became a little family and I deeply cherish what we created! Thank you sooo much!Sarah Hierholzer2023-12-15Katharina and Sandeep who are running the school put a lot of knowledge, energy and love into their trainings. I was able to join their 50h Yoga Nidra Training. In a small group, we were able to learn both practice, theory and history of Yoga Nidra in a very authentic way. Furthermore, pranayama, yin and hatha yoga were practiced on a daily base. As teachers Katharina and Sandeep are structured and but also flexible to adapt to the group's needs and mood. I am very glad to have been part of this training. Good energy attracts good people! Grateful for this!Val Madariaga2023-11-26Best yoga school 🩵 I did the 200hr YTT with Sandeep and Katharina and they are amazing human beings who love yoga and excellent teachers, so professional and approachable. We got to learn so much about the meaning of yoga and not only asanas. I will never forget this experience, the group of people was beautiful and I’ll be forever grateful.Evelyn Toma2023-11-26Lovely teachers with such an in-depth knowledge about Yoga. I have learned so much and enjoyed every minute learning here. My Yoga practice will be so so different after this training. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and holding such a beautiful space for us. 10/10 would recommend ;)Licia Giorgi2023-11-25The best experience ever!! Our teachers were just amazing, they thought us so many things, it was a life course more than a yoga course ahaha. Looking forward to be back for other courses!Tabetha Radford2023-11-25I absolutely loved my training with Anandam yoga school. It was in-depth, authentic, traditional, thorough and incredibly enjoyable. Sandeep and Katharina have so much knowledge between them and are willing to share everything they know. Yoga is who they are, what they practice and what they share so I can’t think of better people to learn from. My goal coming in to this training was to increase my confidence and to be able to confidently lead a yoga class and that has definitely been the outcome for me. I feel equipped with the knowledge and tools to design a traditionan class that encompasses all the elements of yoga and share this with students. I’m already planning my trip to Germany to join their 300hr teacher training as I can’t think of better people to learn from. Thank you Sandeep and Katharina!
Accommodation & Course Packages
We genuinely value direct bookings with us as they help us provide you with the best possible experience.
You can make a deposit of $500 to book a spot. If something goes wrong, changing
your dates is free and easy
Dormitory
- 10 nights
- Breakfast
- Study Material
- Certification
- Mosquito Net
- Shared bathroom
- Safety box
- Swimming Pool
- Wi-Fi access
Private single room with fan
- 10 nights
- Breakfast
- Certification
- Study Material
- Mosquito net
- Shared bathroom
- Safety box
- Swimming Pool
- Wi-Fi access
Private double room with fan
- 10 nights
- Breakfast
- Study Material
- Certification
- Mosquito net
- Private bathroom
- Safety box
- Swimming Pool
- Wi-Fi access
Private double room with AC
- 10 nights
- Breakfast
- Study Material
- Certification
- Mosquito net
- Private bathroom
- Safety box
- Swimming pool
- Wi-Fi access
Big private double room with AC
- 10 nights
- Breakfast
- Study Material
- Certification
- Mosquito net
- Private bathroom
- Safety box
- Swimming pool
- Wi-Fi access
Private double room with AC at SB
- 10 nights
- Breakfast
- Mosquito net
- Study Material
- Certification
- Private bathroom
- Safety box
- 500m away from course venue
- Wi-Fi access
FAQs
No, a 200 hour Yoga certificate is not needed to join our Arm Balancing Yoga teacher training. You can use the course to deepen your own practice and learn more about arm balances in Yoga.
Our average class size is 5 to 10 students. We believe in individualized support thus the smaller group size. It allows us to support every student on their personal Yoga journey.
The youngest student we had was 18 and the oldest student we had so far was 57. So, we have quite a wide age range, which beautifully allows Yoginis and Yogis of different ages to learn from each other.
Yes, definitely! It is a beautiful way to deepen your own practice and learn more about Arm Balances.
We offer different course packages. You can choose to stay with us or find you own accommodation. The basic course fee (without accommodation) includes all study materials, Yoga Alliance certification after successful completion and daily breakfast. You can choose from different course and accommodation packages if you choose to stay with us.
In this Arm Balancing training you will
- Practice arm balances daily
- Learn various arm balancing postures, including the use of props and hands-on adjustments
- Arm and shoulder anatomy
- Bone-on-bone alignment
- Learn how to sequence arm balancing classes and how to include these postures in you regular classes
Please bring comfortable, ideally light cotton clothes for the practice; white clothes for the opening and closing ceremonies; natural mosquito repellent; beach towels; your everyday toiletries; light and airy clothing; sunscreen and all you think you need for a wonderful time in the tropical Bali.
Yes, sure! We don’t have any dietary restrictions during our Yoga teacher training. However, we recommend to adhere to a vegetarian diet during the Yoga teacher training Bali, to feel the effects on body and mind.
Practice Yoga regularly, drink enough water, try to cultivate a positive and open mindset, try to get enough rest and take time for relaxation, try to include arm, shoulder and core strengthening exercises into your routine
To reserve your spot in the course we kindly ask you to deposit $500. This deposit is non-refundable. In case you have to cancel the training for any reason, the deposit can be applied to a later training.
Yes, this 50 hour Arm Balancing Yoga teacher training is registered with Yoga Alliance and part of the YACEP (Yoga Alliance continuous education program) and you will receive a Yoga Alliance affiliated certificate after successful completion. If you are already a Yoga teacher you can add the 50 hours to your continuous education hours.
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Eligibility Criteria
Before joining Anandam Yoga School’s 50 hours Arm Balancing Training in Bali you have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria.
The minimum age to join this course is 18 and the maximum age is 65 years. If you are older than 65 please provide a medical certificate. Your safety is important for us!
You should be able to speak, read and write basic English as this course in conducted in English.
You have to be open minded and interested to learn the ancient teachings and the traditional way of Yoga.
If you are pregnant please provide a medical certificate.
You must be physically and mentally healthy and fit.
You have to provide a medical certificate if you are going through any treatment or have any major injuries.