Practicing with the Gunas

Yoga philosophy tells us the universe is made of three qualities in varying combinations. Understanding these qualities allows us insight into how to move beyond their limitations; in our practice, in our interactions, and in our minds. This class weaves the theme of the three qualities (Gunas) throughout a dynamic, safe vinyasa practice that incorporates practical lessons on each of the three qualities. Learn more about yourself, your world, and how to move beyond limitations in this inspiring, comprehensive practice!

Gratitude is proven to alleviate stress, increase optimism and impart joy on those who cultivate it. This easy, accessible meditation practice supercharges your gratitude and gives you a new outlook on life. No prior meditation experience is necessary to jump in and spend a few minutes offering gratitude to people in your life. Your entire day benefits from this practice, so start now!

Many mistake the peaceful warrior as a passive, indifferent path. Quite the contrary! In this practice, we learn the story of the warrior poses and their core lesson: humility. By weaving the story through the asana practice, we embody the spirit of the warrior and learn how to fight for what we believe in with humility, integrity and grace. This is a dynamic vinyasa practice suitable for all-levels designed to be both safe and inspiring.

Learn to meditate with ease in this FREE instructional video with Alanna Kaivalya, founder of The Kaivalya Yoga Method Teacher Training on YogaDownload.com. In three easy steps you master the key meditation techniques and lay the foundation for the most transformative and effective practice in yoga!

The practice of loving kindness opens the heart and makes us more available for joy, gratitude, worthiness and connection. This meditation practice guides you gently through the age old practice of loving kindness, or metta, and gives you a new perspective on people in your life. If you're looking to cultivate a brighter perspective or resolve tension with others, this is the perfect meditation for you. No prior experience necessary, so get on your meditation cushion and begin this life-changing practice.

Why is Om so powerful? Learn exactly what makes the sound Om an integral part of a complete yoga practice, as we use the vibration of Om to super-charge our vinyasa practice and recalibrate our bodies. This dynamic, safe and engaging practice weaves the lessons of the cosmic sound throughout, so that by the end, you feel more invigorated, balanced and in tune.

Truth is power. Learn how to access your personal truth and charge it up with this dynamic, inspirational class. Satya, or truthfulness, is one of the core tenets of yoga practice. Its lesson is weaved throughout this vinyasa practice in such a way that you free tension in the body while unleashing your internal power, ready to speak your truth in a way that allows you to embrace both integrity and grace. The asana practice compliments the core message and gives you the opportunity to embody satya, even as you step off the mat.

Yoga philosophy tells us that yoga is here and now. Anywhere we look, we observe the natural state of yoga all around us! This revelation is easy to see, particularly when it is paired with a dynamic, safe vinyasa practice so you can feel its truth in your body. Learn how to recognize the yoga within and without as we learn the lesson of the first yoga sutra. See how to take this realization off the mat so you discover more harmony and balance in your life, too!

We make choices every day. How do we make the choices that are best for us? The yogic practice of discernment, known as viveka, helps us to understand how to make the best choices and lead the life we imagined. Through a dynamic, safe vinyasa practice, the overarching theme of discernment is woven throughout, leaving you with a clear understanding of this important practice. Even as you step off the mat into the world, this class empowers you to continue to lean toward the light and embrace your best life.

The principle of asteya is often translated as non-stealing. In this dynamic vinyasa class, we re-translate it as: giving back. Discover how much you have to give, even when it seems you have nothing at all! Armed only with our asana practice, we learn how generosity changes our attitude and outlook and reveals how much we have to offer. This practice warms your day and your heart as we embody generosity that you carry with you long after you leave the mat.

If you experience any kind of back pain, this sequence is for you! It is a simple series of movements designed to relax muscles that are chronically tight or stressed due to back pain. Learn this sequence and do it every day to keep your back healthy and (hopefully) pain free!

Please note, that this sequence does not replace sound medical advice or physical therapy.

Kriya yoga is the path of cleansing the mind, body and spirit. We learn how to detox all three with powerful yoga practices including: chanting, asana, meditation and specific exercises that work on the energetic body. This accessible class teaches you the path of kriya yoga and how it applies to your life. Spend 60 minutes moving and breathing in this safe, energetic and inspirational vinyasa practice.

As a legendary character of yoga mythology, Krishna's lessons give us the strength to dig deep and discover our greatest source of true power. We are capable of overcoming incredible challenges, and when we embody Krishna's lessons and take them to heart, we discover exactly how we can do this...every time. This class features a fun, fast-paced and challenging vinyasa practice with the theme and myth of Krishna woven throughout. This gives you the chance to practice your physical strength while learning where to find the source of your inner strength!

For Ultimate Wellbeing

Everyone needs healing, whether it be on a physical, emotional, mental, psychological, or soul level. This meditation practice allows for healing to occur in every area, in a self-directed way so that you are the source of your own wellbeing. Use this meditation to deal with chronic stress, injury or illness, or simply as a tune-up to stay tip-top. In any case, this meditation connects you with a deeper part of yourself that knows how to create long-lasting health. No prior meditation experience is necessary, so start your healing journey now!

Ganesh, the beloved elephant-headed god, is not some far-off character. Rather, Ganesh's lessons and strength is embodied by us when we set our intention to not simply remove our own obstacles, but reveal our possibilities. While moving through a comprehensive, safe, challenging-yet-fun vinyasa practice in The Kaivalya Yoga Method, you'll learn all about the legend of Ganesh and how to empower yourself to overcome challenges and witness your strength under pressure.

This class is designed to connect you to your chakras and balance your energetic body on all 7 levels! More than just a sweaty vinyasa experience, this class is a life-transforming practice that will have you delving inward to discover your patterns of holding and withholding and how to let go of any blockages that no longer serve you. This workshop is done blindfolded so you can FEEL each chakra as we move through them with the corresponding asanas. Enjoy the feeling of bliss and surrender that comes at the end when each of the chakras is balanced and aligned!

Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation experience. This practice balances you on every level -- physical, physiological, emotional, mental and soulful. You will experience progressively deeper states of relaxation, and touch your soul's center...reconnecting you with your spirit. Carry this connection throughout your day and revitalize yourself with this accessible practice!

This practice is led by The Kaivalya Yoga Method founder, Alanna Kaivalya. She brings her extensive knowledge and experience to this practice by combining classical Yoga Nidra techniques with her specialty in psychology and mythology to form a revolutionary, soul-stirring practice.

A meditation to align and connect you with your chakras, this practice will guide you through each of the seven energy centers with breath, visualization and mantra. Use this meditation practice to go inward and establish a sense of each of the seven energetic centers of the body. This practice is great for anytime of day, and for any level of practitioner.

This chakra restorative class will take you through each of the seven energy centers with seven restorative poses that allow you to move more deeply into your energetic and emotional bodies. Perfect for relaxation, rejuvenation and reconnection, this class will leave you feeling open, balanced and completely integrated within yourself.

This mini-series of simple maneuvers releases and resets the sacrum, which is often the culprit in lower back pain. If you experience tightness or pain on one side of your lower back, this sequence may just do the trick! For anyone with an unstable pelvis or sacrum, this sequence helps to create balance and stability and create more pain-free mobility!

**Please note that this sequence does not replace the advice or diagnosis of a doctor or physical therapist.

Meditation with a short phrase known as a mantra is one of the oldest yoga techniques...and also one of the most effective! By pairing a mantra with our meditation, we increase the benefits and learn to more easily focus the mind. Alanna Kaivalya, founder of The Kaivalya Yoga Method Teacher Training on YogaDownload.com, gives you the tips and guidance needed to do this easily accessible Japa Meditation. Start your meditation practice today!

We are more than just a physical body, and our energetic body plays a primary role in our yoga practice! Learn all about the energetic body and how energy flows through channels called nadis. As we turn up the heat of our practice, we release energetic blockages and create more dynamic harmony within ourselves on every level as we move toward greater spiritual transformation. Throughout this safe, dynamic vinyasa class, you feel the deeper and more profound power of your practice as you learn to harness your energy and channel it towards empowerment and awakening!

Hanuman is regarded as the most open-hearted of all the mythic yogic figures. His compassion and friendship allows him to do the impossible. You learn how to embody these qualities in this fun, engaging class that features chanting, the legend of Hanuman woven throughout, along with fun poses that bring the myth to life. Experience a heart and hip opening practice that leaves you feeling ready to do the impossible.

Mastery, Mythology & Music
From the author of Myths of the Asanas, comes a master class that will have you sweating your prayers, reviving your vinyasa and digging deeper into the mythology of the yoga practice. Alanna has packed this class chock full of all the stuff the worldwide yoga community has come to love her for: rocking hands-on adjustments, clever and heart-opening sequencing and uplifting chanting that bridges American rock and roll with the heart of the bhakti tradition. Recorded live at Yoga Mandali in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Ganesh: Overcoming Obstacles
Ganesh is often thought of as the remover of obstacles, but we might prefer to think of him as the revealer of possibilities. This class highlights Ganesh’s story and talks about how shifting our perspective literally makes problems go away. Through intelligently sequenced vinyasa, yoga mythology and some chanting, we find out where problems really come from and why they are integral to our personal transformation within a yoga practice. Recorded live at the Yoga Journal Conference in Florida.

The Mythology of Yoga: The Story of our Lives Through the Hindu Trinity (Lecture ONLY):
Many have heard of the iconic hindu deities of Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva. They rein supreme over the mythological traditions of India. Through the yogic lens we find that this triumvirate also has reign over the trajectory of our lives and every experience within it. Through understanding some of the fundamental stories of these three characters, we illuminate the mystical aspect of these gods and use their lessons as tools to navigate even the greatest challenges we face. Come hear some good stories, underpinned by the mystical philosophy of one of the world's most enchanting mythological traditions. Recorded live at the Yoga Journal Conference in Florida.

Wondering how to take your sequencing up a notch...safely? Need a refresher on the subtle body? Interested in learning more yoga mythology to inspire you and your students? Look no further. This webinar series features some of the best workshops that Alanna teaches around the globe in an accessible, clear format. Inspire your yoga teaching and earn continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance, all from the comfort of your couch.

This third set of webinars from Alanna are perfect for yoga practitioners and teachers alike. These in-depth classes will take your yoga IQ to the next level and beyond!

Bhagavad Gita - 2 hours
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most celebrated texts of the yoga tradition. Learn the story and it's wisdom through this interactive webinar. We will cover the main characters, set the scene for the great war of our heart and learn what Krishna had to say to Arjuna to inspire him to fight the greatest battle and rein victorious!

History of Yoga - 1 hour 30 min
Learn the history of yoga starting from the Vedas 5,000 years ago all the way up to the modern day expression of yoga in the west!

Mantras - 1 hour 30 min
"Mantra," in Sanskrit, means "mind tool." These tools facilitate the yoga practice in our day-to-day existence, allowing us to chant and invoke that which will allow us to be our highest selves. For teachers and students alike, this webinar will show you how to still the mind using these tools.

Wondering how to take your sequencing up a notch...safely? Need a refresher on the subtle body? Interested in learning more yoga mythology to inspire you and your students? Look no further. This webinar series features some of the best workshops that Alanna teaches around the globe in an accessible, clear format. Inspire your yoga teaching and earn continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance, all from the comfort of your couch.

This second set of webinars from Alanna are perfect for yoga practitioners and teachers alike. These in-depth classes will take your yoga IQ to the next level and beyond!

Yoga Sutra Crash Course Chapter 1 - 1 hour 50 min
We'll go through the first chapter and highlight the sutras that illuminate our yoga practice from a traditional-yet-modern-day perspective.

Yoga Sutra Crash Course Chapter 2 - 2 hours
This is a great opportunity to brush up on your Patanjali and find out how the sutras enliven our daily lives.

Maya and the Koshas - 1 hour 50 min
Our body contains many layers. Learn how to move beyond the physical and use your yoga practice to align your energetic and subtle body through the wisdom of the koshas.

Wondering how to take your sequencing up a notch...safely? Need a refresher on the subtle body? Interested in learning more yoga mythology to inspire you and your students? Look no further. This webinar series features some of the best workshops that Alanna teaches around the globe in an accessible, clear format. Inspire your yoga teaching and earn continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance, all from the comfort of your couch.

The next best thing to going to a yoga university, these in-depth classes will take your yoga IQ to the next level and beyond! These classes are perfect for yoga practitioners and teachers alike.

The Art of Sequencing - 2 hours
With the information in this webinar, you will learn:

- Creative ways to sequence
- How to plan for peak poses within a class
- What pitfalls of sequencing to avoid
- How to safely sequence a class for all levels of practitioners
- Ways to teach your students even the most challenging poses
- Clever techniques to keep your classes fresh and fun!

Essence of the Chakras - 1 hour 35 min
The chakra system is one of the best ways to approach our body, mind and spirit to understand where we are holding onto patterns and how we can release these blockages. Learn how to balance, understand and heal the chakras through this course!

The Mythology of Yoga: Our Lives Through the Stories of the Hindu Trinity - 1 hour 30 min
Learn about Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva and the great cosmic cycle of OM. Hear the stories behind child's pose, cow face pose and dancer's pose. Deepen your understanding of yogic mythology and make your practice more powerful through it's lessons!

Get Out of Your Own Way - 98 min
This 90 minute class focuses on how to get out of your own way in order to be happy and free. Learn the first yoga sutra (1.1) and how it applies directly to your everyday busy life. Yoga is everywhere, we just need to get our of our own way to let the natural state of yoga arise within us. Enjoy this class chock-full of yogic wisdom and inspiration threaded through an intelligently sequenced vinyasa class.

Don't Miss the Vibrations - 1 hour 40 min
In this 90-minute class, we explore how vibration is the source of everything and how this gives us the permission to see the world in any way we desire. This Kaivalya Yoga Method class includes a fun and challenging sequence with an inspirational concept based on yogic mythology and depth psychology.

Finding Equanimity - 85 min
This master class will give you a sneak peek into Alanna's 100-hour immersion, which is the setting of this class. We explore one of the tenets of the Kaivalya Yoga Method based on the concept of equanimity presented in this Sutra from the Bhagavad Gita. This class includes intelligently sequenced vinyasa and inspiration derived from yoga philosophy and mythology.

Get Irrational - 90 min
This fun and inspirational 90-minute yoga class includes uplifting chanting, a dharma talk on letting go of the stipulations of the rational mind, and intelligently-sequenced vinyasa that brings you into the present moment and will make you smile in even the most challenging moments.

Through intelligent vinyasa sequencing, uplifting philosophy woven throughout the practice and a continuous focus on the highest aim of yoga, this class is a perfect introduction to The Kaivalya Yoga Method.

Ashtavakrasana, a challenging arm balance, is a posture named after a crippled sage. Learn the story behind the pose, as well as an intelligently sequenced way to work into this posture by stretching the hips, strengthening the arms and opening the mind.