Format
Duration: 90 minutes
Type: Professional video recording filmed at Carpathian Yoga Fest 2024 — the largest and most renowned international yoga festival in Ukraine
Language: Ukrainian
Access: Unlimited lifetime access after purchase (a download link will appear in your personal account)
Style of practice: Functional yoga with a therapeutic focus
Instructor: Yulia Kononenko
About the Masterclass
This masterclass was recorded live at Carpathian Yoga Fest 2024, one of Ukraine’s most immersive yoga events that brings together leading teachers and dedicated practitioners from across the country. The class offers a unique blend of therapeutic techniques, deep anatomical insight, and intelligent sequencing. The professional video captures the full experience, allowing you to fully engage in the session from the comfort of your space.
What the Practice Includes
- A breakdown of the biomechanics of forward bends
- Safe engagement of the hamstrings without overstretching
- Hip assessment using Craig’s Test
- Exercises to increase sacroiliac (SI) joint mobility
- Neural mobilization techniques for tethered nerves
- Work with deep pelvic muscle groups and lumbar spine stabilization
- Progressive deepening of forward bends with respect for your unique anatomy
This Practice Will Help You With:
- Lower back pain during forward bends
- Tightness or pulling in the hamstrings
- Limited range of motion in the hip joints
- Sharp or shooting sensations in the leg while bending
- Risk of injury due to poor alignment or forceful movement
- Lack of progress caused by structural or anatomical restrictions
Who This Masterclass Is For:
- Anyone experiencing back or hip discomfort during yoga
- Beginners who want to learn safe and sustainable forward folds
- Advanced practitioners seeking to refine technique and avoid overuse
- Yoga teachers looking for therapeutic tools to support their students
- Individuals in post-injury recovery or rehabilitation
What You’ll Gain After Watching
For Beginners:
- A safe and clear entry into working with forward bends
- An understanding of why pain or strain may occur — and how to prevent it
- A simple and effective routine to implement at home
For Experienced Practitioners:
- A deeper understanding of hip and spine anatomy in movement
- Strategies to overcome plateaus in your flexibility and practice
- A framework for adapting poses to your personal structure
About the Instructor
Yulia Kononenko is a certified yoga teacher and physiotherapist with 17 years of personal practice and 14 years of teaching experience. She is the founder of Yoga Space “Prana” in Poltava and specializes in functional yoga and therapeutic approaches to musculoskeletal issues.
In 2022, she served as a volunteer physiotherapist with the 116th Separate Brigade of Territorial Defense, supporting both civilians and military personnel.
Her areas of focus include individualized yoga therapy, prenatal and postnatal recovery, and trauma-informed yoga practice.
Her guiding principle is simple and powerful: “Consistently and gradually.”
What You’ll Need for Practice
- Yoga mat
- Yoga block or firm bolster
- Yoga strap or resistance band
- Chair or wall for support (optional)
- Comfortable clothing, uninterrupted time, and a quiet space
This masterclass is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their forward folds safely, relieve pain in the lower back and hips, restore mobility, and prevent injury.
