Join Vytas as we explore the power of breath in yoga. More than just a physical function, the breath is a guiding force that stabilizes the mind, infuses movement with intention, and sets the rhythm for vinyasa flow.

It creates space, enhances focus, and brings freedom to static postures. Breat...

In this video, we explore the importance of foundation in yoga, helping you build postures from the ground up with greater awareness and intention.

In YogaWorks language, foundation refers to the body parts that connect to the ground in any posture—and just as in architecture, a strong foundatio...

In this video, we’re diving into the principle of Working from the Ground Up. In yoga, everything starts from the foundation—when our bones aren’t properly aligned, our muscles have to compensate, which can lead to imbalance, tension, and even weakness over time.

By focusing on what’s happenin...

In this video, we’re exploring the Root & Rebound principle—one of the key ways we work with gravity in yoga.

When part of the body presses into the earth, the earth pushes back, creating a lift or rebound in another part of the body. You’ll especially feel this in inversions and arm balances, ...

In this video, we explore The Three Platforms—the feet and ankles, the pelvic girdle and thighs, and the shoulder girdle—each requiring unique alignment cues to create a strong, supported structure.

Think of the body as a living temple: the feet and ankles form the ground floor, the pelvic gird...

In this video, we explore the foundational principles of movement and position in the body. Movement refers to the visible change in the placement of a body part—something an outside observer can see. Position, on the other hand, describes how the body is arranged in space. Join YogaWorks Teacher...

In this video, we’ll dive into the principle of Action in yoga. Action refers to the intentional effort or muscular engagement that directs a joint or body part in a specific way. These movements can be subtle and internal, sometimes barely visible to an outside observer.

Actions play a key ro...

In this video, we dive into the principle of Stable vs. Moving—the dynamic relationship between anchoring one part of the body while another moves or lengthens.

This concept is key to creating space, supporting alignment, and bringing a sense of ease and vitality to your practice.

By understan...

Yoga is a dance between effort and ease, strength and softness. In this video, we explore the principle of control and surrender—two seemingly opposite forces that, when balanced, create a strong yet serene practice.

Too much control can lead to tension and rigidity, while too much surrender can...

In this video, we explore the concept of truth levels—a framework for assessing a student's practice based on physical ability and self-awareness.

This principle guides yoga teachers in selecting poses, structuring sequences, and determining the complexity of cues.

By understanding truth level...

Great teaching starts with personal practice.

In this video, we explore the principle of the heart of a teacher—the idea that to teach authentically, we must first experience yoga’s benefits for ourselves. Through consistent practice, we integrate breath, body, and mind, deepening our awareness...

In this video, YogaWorks Teacher Trainer Vytas guides you through a carefully designed sequence based on YogaWorks teaching principles to help you build the strength, flexibility, and confidence needed for Eka Pada Galavasana—Flying Pigeon.

In this video, YogaWorks Teacher Trainer Ashley Lorenzo walks you through a thoughtfully designed sequence leading to the peak pose, Urdhva Dhanurasana.

She’ll guide you on how to properly warm up, which key areas of the body to focus on, and how to close the practice in a way that leaves you f...

In this video, YogaWorks Teacher Trainer Maya Magennis leads you through a thoughtfully designed sequence building up to the peak pose, Warrior 3.

She’ll cover key standing and balance poses to help prepare the body, guide you through safe entry and exit from the peak pose, and introduce counte...