Yoga Wall
Teacher Training
This Level 1 training introduces the Great Yoga Wall™ as a creative and versatile prop to support both your personal practice and teaching. You'll learn how to safely use the wall to explore alignment, deepen postures, and offer accessible variations to a wide range of students.
For teachers and students who are interested to expand their yoga wall skills.
The History and Purpose of the Great Yoga Wall™
Gravity and the Human Body
From the beginning of yoga practice, it has been understood that the human body is constantly affected by the force of gravity. Over time, this gravitational pressure can compress the spine, restrict the joints, and stress the nervous system. The result is often discomfort, reduced mobility, and accelerated aging.
One of yoga’s traditional responses to these effects is traction—the act of gently creating space in the body. Traction helps to lengthen the spine, decompress the joints, and support better alignment and freedom of movement.
The Origins of Wall-Based Practice
In traditional practice, ancient yogis used whatever was available—vines, tree limbs, ropes, and ceiling beams—to apply traction and deepen their postures. This approach allowed practitioners to stay longer in poses, experience support, and explore alignment in new ways.
In the late 1960s and early 70s, B. K. S. Iyengar pioneered the use of rope walls in a studio setting. By anchoring ropes to the wall, he created a system that supported students in inversions, backbends, and restoratives—while also reinforcing precision and alignment.
The Birth of the Great Yoga Wall ™
In the 1980s, Kedric Wolfe, along with yoga teachers Aadil Palkhivala and Bryan Legere, expanded on Iyengar’s innovation by developing the Great Yoga Wall™. This modern system featured wall-mounted plates with adjustable straps and slings, allowing for a broader range of applications and more dynamic support.
The Great Yoga Wall™ made traction-based practice more versatile and accessible, becoming a valuable tool in yoga studios, therapy settings, and home practices alike.
Dates - Times - Fees
Level 1 - In Studio:
Saturday–Sunday | 11 - 12 October 2025
Times: 13.00 - 17.00
Location: Purna Yoga Helsinki | Fredrikinkatu 67 E, Helsinki
INVESTMENT
Early Bird Specials: €147 until 15 August 2025
€167 until 15 September 2025
€187 Regular / (€167 for Graduates of 200-hour Purna Teacher Training)
This includes a yoga wall handbook with benefits, contraindications and clear visuals
Cancellation Policy
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We will refund 95% of the payment if the cancellation is made up to 7 days prior to the training
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Cancellations after 7 days or less will only be returned with a medical certificate. However a customer may acquire another participant
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Should the training be cancelled all refund will be provided
Nicola Moberg is a seasoned Purna Yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience, including more than 10 years of study under Aadil Palkhivala. As the owner of Purna Yoga Helsinki, Nicola has dedicated herself to the Purna Yoga tradition, completing her 500-hour certification and continuing her education in alignment-based asana, Heartfull meditation, and holistic well-being with Aadil. Since 2020, she has been leading 200-hour teacher training programs, sharing her deep knowledge and passion for yoga with others. Nicola’s comprehensive expertise makes her exceptionally qualified to lead Yoga Wall training, offering teachers and students alike a transformative and authentic experience grounded in the Purna Yoga lineage.
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