IYO® International Advanced Asanas Teacher Certification
This certification is offered by the IYO® International Yoga Organisation.
The instructor Dilesh Sudhakar Telwane is a verified yoga expert with an M.Sc. in Yoga, over 21 years of experience, and authorship of the book Asanas Unravelled: The Comprehensive Asana Manual (published 2021, covering 200+ asanas with scientific explanations)amazon.com.
His school, "Yog with Dilesh Sir," appears active on platforms like Instagram, offering yoga classes and membershipsinstagram.com. This program independently run initiative inspired by IYO® standards.
Below is a structured overview of the program based on the provided details, formatted for clarity.
This programme is currently going on.
Program Details
- IYO® Certified School Name: Yog with Dilesh Sir
- Duration: 1 Month (July 11 to August 10)
- Venue: Online & Offline (Thane, India)
- Instructor: Dilesh Sudhakar Telwane (M.Sc. Yoga, 21+ years experience, Author of Asanas Unravelled)
- Goal: Deepen personal practice and prepare to teach advanced-level postures safely and effectively.
Course Outcomes
- Master 20+ advanced asanas.
- Understand anatomy, sequencing, and alignment.
- Gain confidence to teach Level 2–3 classes.
- Receive a Certificate in IYO® International Advanced Asanas Teacher.
Session-wise Curriculum
Here is the curriculum into a table for easier reference, highlighting theory, practice, and key elements per session.
Session | Topic | Theory | Practice |
1 | Foundation for Advanced Practice | Understanding body mechanics for advanced asanas, risk factors, safety protocols, and progression. | Foundational flow (Plank, Downward Dog, Utkatasana), mobility drills for joints, breathing patterns for advanced holds. |
2 | Core Strength & Arm Balances I | Muscles involved in arm balances, core engagement techniques, and wrist prep. | Crow (Bakasana), Side Crow, Flying Lizard, Forearm Plank holds, Boat variations, drills with blocks and props. |
3 | Deep Hip Opening & Lotus Progression | Anatomy of hips, pelvis, and sacrum; contraindications and alignment cues for Lotus. | Pigeon, Lizard, Double Pigeon, Fire Log, Padmasana prep and holds, seated meditative posture drills. |
4 | Backbends I – Foundational Techniques | Spinal segmentation and extension mechanics, shoulder-opening alignment in backbends. | Bhujangasana, Ustrasana, Setu Bandhasana, Sphinx and Cobra progressions, use of props. |
5 | Backbends II – Advanced Variations | Emotional and energetic effects of backbending, preparing the nervous system for deeper bends. | Dhanurasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Kapotasana, partner-supported drills, counterpose balancing. |
6 | Inversions I – Shoulderstand & Headstand | Cervical spine protection in inversions, benefits & safety protocols for beginners. | Salamba Sarvangasana, Halasana, Tripod Headstand prep with wall, neck-strengthening drills. |
7 | Inversions II – Handstand & Forearm Stand | Shoulder & core integration, fear management and spotting techniques. | Dolphin, Pincha Mayurasana drills, Handstand wall drills, wrist therapy & cooldown. |
8 | Twists & Detoxifying Asanas | Biomechanics of spinal rotation, organ massage and internal cleansing. | Ardha Matsyendrasana, Parivrtta Trikonasana, supine & seated deep twist variations. |
9 | Advanced Forward Bends & Hamstring Release | Sacrum alignment, pelvic tilt awareness, injury prevention for hamstrings. | Paschimottanasana, Kurmasana, Hanumanasana, prop-supported stretch holds. |
10 | Arm Balances II – Flying & Transitioning | Balance, control, and weight shifting; breath-coordination in transitions. | Eka Pada Koundinyasana I & II, Eight-Angle Pose (Astavakrasana), jump-back and jump-through drills. |
11 | Sequencing & Teaching Advanced Classes | Building peak-pose sequences, safety, modifications, and levels; adjustments and verbal cueing. | Partner practice: sequencing and cueing, group micro-teaching rounds. |
12 | Assessment & Certification | Assessment: Teach a 15-min advanced asana sequence, viva on alignment, safety, and anatomy. | Closing: Feedback and personal growth sharing, certificate distribution, final guided relaxation. |