Discover the Subtle Body: A Journey Inward | Interactive Online Training
December 7, 2024 - January 25, 2025
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B. K. S. Iyengar once said that it is as difficult to understand prāna as it is to understand god.
What is this mysterious life force? What is prāna and how might we touch it? How might we develop a union with it—and with ourselves?
In this training with master yoga teacher Tias Little, we’ll move into the interior of the body—what Tias calls the “inner asana” or the “inner posture.” While many of us train in the outer forms of triangle pose and half-moon and backbends, there is a powerful way in which we can connect to the interior posture. Through work with the subtle pulsatory rhythms of blood, breath, nerve, craniosacral, and other fluctuating movements, this subtle body yoga training will help you investigate the interior of your own being.
This training goes beyond a physical asana practice. It is an invitation to experience the deeper layers of yoga—to slow down, tune in, and sense the subtle flows of energy that support your daily life. With over seven hours of video teachings, three extended practice sequences, and the guidance of a teacher as experienced as Tias, you’ll come away with a renewed perspective on your practice and a lifelong toolbox for connecting with your subtle body.
What is the Subtle Body?
The subtle body represents the unseen energies that pulse through our being—the currents of prāna, the breath, the nerves, and the craniosacral rhythms that give us life. In this course, Tias guides us beyond the physical postures we practice on the mat and invites us to explore a deeper, inward dimension of yoga: the interior posture, or what he calls the “inner asana.”
Through subtle movements, breath work, and focused meditations, participants will learn to connect with the inner rhythms of their own bodies. This course is not about perfecting a triangle pose or a backbend but about uncovering the profound stillness that exists beneath these shapes. It’s an invitation to deepen your awareness, allowing you to sense your own interior world and find union with yourself.
Training Details and Live Sessions
The training kicks off on December 7, 2024, and spans six weekends until January 25, 2025. Each session focuses on a different energy center, moving from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Expect to spend time exploring the pelvis, the deep belly, the heart, the throat, and the brain—all with the intention of unraveling and refining the subtle energy channels within.
The Root of It All – Saturday, December 7 | 10:00am – 11:30am Mountain Time
The first call is an introduction to overall potency of the subtle body. We explore the anatomical and etheric body from both Eastern and Western perspectives. We begin at the base of the spine in the tailbone and pelvic floor. The “root” of the body is considered to be the gateway to the entire chakra system. We practice movements to open the hips and mobilize the body’s deep life force from the base of the spine.
The Sacral Center – Saturday, December 14 | 10:00am – 11:30am Mountain Time
In this class, we introduce the sacral center as the source of a wave-like motion that flows through the spine. The watery realm of the sacrum is home to the reptilian power, known as the kundalini. As the center of gravity in the body, the sacrum provides both stability and flow. In this class, we explore how the sacrum and reproductive organs are the source for creative power in both body and mind.
Fire in the Belly – Saturday, December 21 | 10:00am – 11:30am Mountain Time
In the internal arts, the deep belly is the source of vitality and intuition. It is considered the origin of the breath and the abode of the personal will. In this class, we explore the deep intelligence of “belly brain” and the kinds of obstacles to one’s personal power that reside in the gut.
The Lotus Heart – Saturday, January 11 | 10:00am – 11:30am Mountain Time
The pulse of the heart can be felt in every single cell of the body, thus the heart is known as the “great regulator.” This call focuses on the exquisite vibration of feeling in the heart and lung. We practice meditations to unbind the “knots” that confine the heart chakra, while doing asana and pranayama to expand the ribs and lungs.
The Place of Purification: The Throat – Saturday, January 18 | 10:00am – 11:30am Mountain Time
The vulnerability of the neck to emotional and structural strain is well documented. In the throat are small, delicate structures that lead up to the brain, including the “master” thyroid gland. This call explores the throat and the pathway of energetic winds that lead up to the brain. Through self-expression, song, and sounding we encourage mobility of the throat, jaw, and tongue.
Entering the Timeless Realm: The Cranium – Saturday, January 25 | 10:00am – 11:30am Mountain Time
Pathways through the skull lead to a sublime connection to timelessness and space. However, the structures of the skull are exquisitely fine and easily distressed. In this class, we do practices to carefully protect the organ of the brain along with its nerves and surrounding tissues. We perceive the cranial space as a portal to the non-dual, “highest wisdom” within the subtle body.
What you’ll receive:
- Six Live, 90–Minute Zoom Training Calls
- Over Seven Hours of Video Teachings, Including Three Long Practice Sequences Designed to Prepare the Body for Sitting Meditation
- Downloadable Audio Files, Printable Transcripts, and Recommended Readings
- Unlimited Access to video teachings
- Live Interaction with Tias and Surya Little during training sessions.
- Facilitated Discussion Boards to explore, ask questions, and connect with other students
Start your journey into the subtle body now and transform the way you understand your own energy, movement, and life force. Reconnect with the essence of your practice, experience profound teachings on the subtle body, and create space for the nectar of life to flow. The journey inward begins here—are you ready?
COST: One-time payment of $349, or opt for a three-month payment plan to make this experience accessible.
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*This training is valid for 20-hours of non-contact Continuing Education Hours through Yoga Alliance.
*Please come prepared with all props needed for guided practice: your yoga mat, blocks, a bolster, long strap/belt, blankets, and a backless chair if available
