Akhada Yoga – 20-Hour Teacher Training

Where Strength Meets Yogic Awareness

Akhada Yoga brings together the discipline of Yoga and traditional Indian strength practices to create an integrated approach to strength, mobility, coordination, breath, and awareness.

Through traditional tools including Mudgar, Gada, Samtola, and other Akhada implements, participants explore functional strength training alongside yogic movement, conscious breathing, and mindful practice.

This 20-hour training is designed for teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to experience a distinctive movement tradition and learn how to practise and teach it safely, progressively, and meaningfully.

What Is Akhada Yoga?

Akhada Yoga draws from traditional Indian physical culture while integrating the awareness, mobility, breath, and inner discipline of Yoga.

The practice develops more than muscular strength. It explores the relationship between stability, coordination, mobility, rhythm, breath, focus, and controlled movement.

Traditional Akhada tools introduce asymmetrical, rotational, and multi-planar loading patterns that challenge the body in unique ways while encouraging greater awareness and control.

Training at a Glance

• Total Training: 20 Hours

• Duration: 1 Month

• Training Days: 4 Sundays

• Sunday Schedule: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

• Practice Requirement: 2 Akhada Yoga classes

• Observation Requirement: 2 classes

• Co-Teaching Requirement: 1 class

• Regular Tuition: CAD $1,200

• Early Bird Tuition: CAD $1,000

Why Train with Traditional Akhada Tools?

Asymmetrical & Off-Centre Loading

Tools such as the Mudgar, Gada, and Samtola create changing and off-centre loads that challenge grip, core stability, coordination, joint control, and full-body strength.

Circular & Multi-Planar Movement

Swinging, rotational, and circular movement patterns help develop mobility, balance, proprioception, coordination, and strength across multiple planes of movement.

Mind–Body Integration

Akhada practice requires timing, rhythm, breath, attention, and full-body awareness. Students learn to develop strength with greater control and conscious engagement rather than through effort alone.

What You Will Learn

During the training, you will explore:

• Safe use of traditional Akhada tools including Mudgar, Gada, and Samtola

• Grip, stance, loading, and movement fundamentals

• Swings, transitions, rotational patterns, and rhythm-based movement

• Integration of Yoga postures, mobility, and breath with traditional strength practices

• Foundational bodyweight practices including Dand, Baithak, and Sapate

• Functional movement mechanics and safe progression

• Sequencing and class design

• Cueing and equipment safety

• Adapting practices for different levels

• Practical teaching through observation, practice, and co-teaching

Training Curriculum

Module 1 — Roots, Tradition & Foundations

Explore the historical context of Akhada practice, traditional tools, foundational movement principles, grip, stance, loading, and joint preparation.

Module 2 — Mechanics of Power

Learn safe and efficient use of traditional tools through swings, grip transitions, dynamic patterns, rhythm, and movement control.

Module 3 — Compound Movement & Yogic Integration

Integrate upper- and lower-body strength patterns with Yoga postures, mobility, balance, and conscious breathing.

Module 4 — Core, Rotation & Internal Control

Develop rotational strength, coordination, and foundational bodyweight practices including Dand, Baithak, and Sapate.

Module 5 — Teaching Methodology & Class Design

Learn sequencing, cueing, progressions, equipment safety, and how to structure Akhada Yoga classes for beginners and mixed levels.

Module 6 — Assessment & Integration

Apply what you have learned through practical teaching, class planning, feedback, and reflection.

Practice, Observation & Co-Teaching

The training includes practical experience beyond the instructional sessions.

Participants complete:

• 2 Akhada Yoga practice classes

• 2 class observations

• 1 co-teaching experience

These components support the development of confidence, observation skills, sequencing, communication, and safe equipment use.

Who Is This Training For?

This training is suitable for:

• Yoga teachers wanting to expand their movement and strength knowledge

• Fitness and movement professionals

• Dedicated Yoga practitioners

• Those interested in traditional Indian strength practices

• Practitioners looking for a more integrated approach to strength, mobility, and awareness

Previous experience with Akhada equipment is not required.

Certification

Upon successful completion of all training requirements, participants receive a:

20-Hour Akhada Yoga Teacher Training Certificate

What You Will Receive

• Comprehensive digital training manual

• Movement and equipment breakdowns

• Guidance on integrating Yoga with traditional strength practices

• Practical teaching experience

• Individual feedback and mentorship

• A foundation for continued Akhada Yoga practice and teaching

Tuition

Regular Tuition: CAD $1,200

Early Bird Tuition: CAD $1,000

Flexible payment options may be available.

Strength with Awareness. Tradition with Purpose.

Akhada Yoga is more than a strength practice. It is an exploration of embodied discipline, where movement, breath, focus, stillness, and strength develop together.

By the end of the training, you will have a deeper understanding of traditional Akhada tools, greater confidence in working with them, and a practical framework for integrating traditional strength-based movement with the principles of Yoga.