Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Professional video recording from Carpathian Yoga Fest 2024 — the largest and most recognized yoga festival in Ukraine.
Language: Ukrainian
Access: Unlimited access immediately after purchase (a file with a private link will appear in your personal account)
Type of Practice: Analytical yoga session + guided practice
Instructor: Olena Bakai
About the Masterclass
This is a professional recording from Carpathian Yoga Fest 2024 — an annual yoga festival in the Carpathian mountains that brings together yoga teachers and practitioners from across Ukraine. It is a space where deep, embodied, and knowledge-based practices are born.
In this session, you will walk through the entire process — from preparation to safe entry into the advanced backbend King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana).
The practice is carefully designed to help the body enter a deep backbend safely and consciously, avoiding common mistakes, lower back pain, and shoulder strain.
This masterclass demonstrates how to build a yoga sequence with a specific goal in mind using the tools of biomechanics, anatomy, and mindful movement. It’s not a generic vinyasa flow — it’s a well-structured and intentional progression.
What’s included in this masterclass:
- The fundamentals of yoga biomechanics: how joints, muscles, and levers work
- A step-by-step method for building a sequence toward a specific pose (King Pigeon)
- Practical breakdown of the key movements needed for preparation
- Guided practice with targeted muscle activation
- Variations for different levels of ability and anatomical structures
- Breathing techniques, engagement of bandhas, and body stabilization
- Post-backbend compensation: how to close the practice safely and effectively
Who is this for:
- Yoga teachers who want to deepen their understanding of sequence design
- Intermediate and advanced practitioners
- Those who want to understand how the body functions in asanas
- Anyone who wants to prevent injuries and practice with awareness
What you’ll gain after watching:
- A step-by-step understanding of how to build an effective yoga session with a clear goal
- Deeper awareness of how joints and muscles work in complex poses
- Teaching tools: anatomical explanations, preparatory exercises, and smart adaptations
- A ready-to-use practice structure that can be customized to your or your students’ needs
About the Instructor:
Olena Bakai is a certified yoga teacher and movement analyst known for her deep, structured, and body-aware approach. Her teaching combines anatomical precision with a refined sensitivity to individual needs and movement intelligence.
What you’ll need for the practice:
- A yoga mat
- Yoga blocks or books for support
- A yoga belt
- Knee pads or blankets (if needed)
- A quiet space and a willingness to explore your body consciously
This masterclass is your key to building intelligent, safe, and goal-oriented yoga practices. If you're ready to explore deep backbends without pain, master biomechanically sound sequencing, and better understand your body — get the video now and start practicing with clarity and intention.
