advanced program
Seven structured sessions progress from foundational control to two measured peaks, with a recovery day and a final taper.
Practice in Daymat
Session 1
Establish a steady base, introduce compact arm balance, and finish with quiet bilateral seated work.
Begin seated for Toe Squat. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express toe squat in this shape. Organize squat in this shape. Refine Toe Squat only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Settle onto the sit bones with the legs crossed and the spine stacked upright. Rest the hands on the thighs, let the knees settle without forcing them, and keep the crown of the head lifting. Switch which shin is in front if the hips feel uneven.
Sit down for Bound Angle. Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express bind in this shape. Organize soles of the feet together in this shape. Refine Bound Angle only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin balancing for Crane. Press evenly through the hands. Lengthen the spine upward. Organize knees on upper arms in this shape. Refine Crane only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
Plant the palms under the shoulders and hook the knees on the upper arms. Tip the chest forward until the toes leave the floor, keeping the elbows close and the gaze a little ahead of the hands. Squeeze the inner thighs toward the arms without rounding the neck. Lower the toes back to the mat before the wrists fatigue.
From a balance setup for Eight Angle. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify arm balance with legs hooked in this shape. Keep Eight intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From a balance setup for Eight Angle. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify arm balance with legs hooked in this shape. Keep Eight intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin seated for Easy Forward Bend. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain crossed legs in this shape. Use the breath to steady Bend without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Session 2
Add bilateral balance variations while maintaining the same calm preparation and finish.
Begin seated for Toe Squat. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express toe squat in this shape. Organize squat in this shape. Refine Toe Squat only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Settle onto the sit bones with the legs crossed and the spine stacked upright. Rest the hands on the thighs, let the knees settle without forcing them, and keep the crown of the head lifting. Switch which shin is in front if the hips feel uneven.
Sit down for Bound Angle. Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express bind in this shape. Organize soles of the feet together in this shape. Refine Bound Angle only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin balancing for Crane. Press evenly through the hands. Lengthen the spine upward. Organize knees on upper arms in this shape. Refine Crane only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
From a balance setup for Eight Angle. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify arm balance with legs hooked in this shape. Keep Eight intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From a balance setup for Eight Angle. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify arm balance with legs hooked in this shape. Keep Eight intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin balancing for One Legged Crane I. Press evenly through the hands. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain knees on upper arms in this shape. Express one leg lifted in this shape. Keep One intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
Begin balancing for One Legged Crane I. Press evenly through the hands. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain knees on upper arms in this shape. Express one leg lifted in this shape. Keep One intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
Begin seated for Easy Forward Bend. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain crossed legs in this shape. Use the breath to steady Bend without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Session 3
Reach the first peak with three connected bilateral balance challenges.
Begin seated for Toe Squat. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express toe squat in this shape. Organize squat in this shape. Refine Toe Squat only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Settle onto the sit bones with the legs crossed and the spine stacked upright. Rest the hands on the thighs, let the knees settle without forcing them, and keep the crown of the head lifting. Switch which shin is in front if the hips feel uneven.
Sit down for Bound Angle. Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express bind in this shape. Organize soles of the feet together in this shape. Refine Bound Angle only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From a balance setup for Eight Angle. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify arm balance with legs hooked in this shape. Keep Eight intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From a balance setup for Eight Angle. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify arm balance with legs hooked in this shape. Keep Eight intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin balancing for One Legged Crane I. Press evenly through the hands. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain knees on upper arms in this shape. Express one leg lifted in this shape. Keep One intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
Begin balancing for One Legged Crane I. Press evenly through the hands. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain knees on upper arms in this shape. Express one leg lifted in this shape. Keep One intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
Begin balancing for Flying Man. Press evenly through the hands. Lengthen the spine upward. Express one leg lifted in this shape. Refine Flying Man only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin balancing for Flying Man. Press evenly through the hands. Lengthen the spine upward. Express one leg lifted in this shape. Refine Flying Man only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin seated for Easy Forward Bend. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain crossed legs in this shape. Use the breath to steady Bend without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Session 4
Use accessible bilateral support and a slower emphasis for mid-cycle recovery.
Begin seated for Toe Squat. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express toe squat in this shape. Organize squat in this shape. Refine Toe Squat only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Settle onto the sit bones with the legs crossed and the spine stacked upright. Rest the hands on the thighs, let the knees settle without forcing them, and keep the crown of the head lifting. Switch which shin is in front if the hips feel uneven.
Sit down for Bound Angle. Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express bind in this shape. Organize soles of the feet together in this shape. Refine Bound Angle only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin on the hands for Dolphin with Hamstring Stretch. Support through the forearms and feet. Stabilize the torso upside down. Maintain alternating bent knee in this shape. Express forearm support in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Dolphin with Hamstring Stretch. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin on the hands for Dolphin with Hamstring Stretch. Support through the forearms and feet. Stabilize the torso upside down. Maintain alternating bent knee in this shape. Express forearm support in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Dolphin with Hamstring Stretch. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From an arm-supported base for Downward-Facing Dog with Hamstring Stretch. Keep every contact point honest. Keep the torso organized while inverted. Express alternating bent knee in this shape. Organize inverted v shape in this shape. Use the breath to steady Stretch without strain. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
From an arm-supported base for Downward-Facing Dog with Hamstring Stretch. Keep every contact point honest. Keep the torso organized while inverted. Express alternating bent knee in this shape. Organize inverted v shape in this shape. Use the breath to steady Stretch without strain. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
Begin on the hands for Equestrian. Organize the mixed support points. Keep a strong plank-like center. Express low lunge with hands framing the foot in this shape. Keep Equestrian intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
Begin on the hands for Equestrian. Organize the mixed support points. Keep a strong plank-like center. Express low lunge with hands framing the foot in this shape. Keep Equestrian intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.
Begin seated for Easy Forward Bend. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain crossed legs in this shape. Use the breath to steady Bend without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Session 5
Rebuild compact arm-balance control with one optional advanced variation.
Begin seated for Toe Squat. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express toe squat in this shape. Organize squat in this shape. Refine Toe Squat only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Settle onto the sit bones with the legs crossed and the spine stacked upright. Rest the hands on the thighs, let the knees settle without forcing them, and keep the crown of the head lifting. Switch which shin is in front if the hips feel uneven.
Sit down for Bound Angle. Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express bind in this shape. Organize soles of the feet together in this shape. Refine Bound Angle only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Plant the palms under the shoulders and hook the knees on the upper arms. Tip the chest forward until the toes leave the floor, keeping the elbows close and the gaze a little ahead of the hands. Squeeze the inner thighs toward the arms without rounding the neck. Lower the toes back to the mat before the wrists fatigue.
From a balance setup for Eight Angle. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify arm balance with legs hooked in this shape. Keep Eight intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From a balance setup for Eight Angle. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify arm balance with legs hooked in this shape. Keep Eight intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin seated for Easy Forward Bend. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain crossed legs in this shape. Use the breath to steady Bend without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Session 6
Build through three connected vertical-balance challenges before returning to seated steadiness.
Begin seated for Toe Squat. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express toe squat in this shape. Organize squat in this shape. Refine Toe Squat only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Settle onto the sit bones with the legs crossed and the spine stacked upright. Rest the hands on the thighs, let the knees settle without forcing them, and keep the crown of the head lifting. Switch which shin is in front if the hips feel uneven.
Sit down for Bound Angle. Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express bind in this shape. Organize soles of the feet together in this shape. Refine Bound Angle only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Invert carefully for Handstand. Spread the fingers and press the palms. Maintain inverted torso control. Maintain hands support inverted balance in this shape. Express one foot at the inner thigh in this shape. Use the breath to steady Handstand without strain. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin the inversion for Handstand Tuck. Press evenly through the hands. Stabilize the torso upside down. Clarify hands support inverted balance in this shape. Maintain tucked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Tuck without strain. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Invert carefully for Handstand with Eagle Legs. Spread the fingers and press the palms. Maintain inverted torso control. Express eagle arms in this shape. Organize eagle wrap in this shape. Establish hands support inverted balance in this shape. Refine Handstand with Eagle Legs only within a pain-free range. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Invert carefully for Handstand with Eagle Legs. Spread the fingers and press the palms. Maintain inverted torso control. Express eagle arms in this shape. Organize eagle wrap in this shape. Establish hands support inverted balance in this shape. Refine Handstand with Eagle Legs only within a pain-free range. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Begin seated for Easy Forward Bend. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain crossed legs in this shape. Use the breath to steady Bend without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Session 7
Consolidate vertical balance with two optional challenges and a deliberate taper.
Begin seated for Toe Squat. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express toe squat in this shape. Organize squat in this shape. Refine Toe Squat only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
Settle onto the sit bones with the legs crossed and the spine stacked upright. Rest the hands on the thighs, let the knees settle without forcing them, and keep the crown of the head lifting. Switch which shin is in front if the hips feel uneven.
Sit down for Bound Angle. Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express bind in this shape. Organize soles of the feet together in this shape. Refine Bound Angle only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From an inverted base for Supported Headstand Tuck. Balance on head and forearms. Keep the torso organized while inverted. Clarify head and forearms support in this shape. Maintain tucked knees in this shape. Refine Supported Headstand Tuck only within a pain-free range. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From an inverted base for Pike Handstand. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso organized while inverted. Express flat back halfway lift in this shape. Organize hands support inverted balance in this shape. Establish piked hips in this shape. Keep Pike intentional rather than rushed. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.
From an inverted base for Handstand with Splits. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso organized while inverted. Clarify hands support inverted balance in this shape. Maintain hip opening split in this shape. Express split legs in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Handstand with Splits. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From an inverted base for Handstand with Splits. Stack weight into the hands. Keep the torso organized while inverted. Clarify hands support inverted balance in this shape. Maintain hip opening split in this shape. Express split legs in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Handstand with Splits. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Easy Forward Bend. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Maintain crossed legs in this shape. Use the breath to steady Bend without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
From a seat for Fire Log. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Fire Log. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
Begin seated for Shoelace. Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Express stacked knees in this shape. Use the breath to steady Shoelace without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.
