Our 100-hour Arm Balancing Training in Germany offers a focused and supportive setting for yogis who want to deepen both their understanding and their skill in arm balances. Guided by experienced teachers, this immersive retreat is designed to help you build confidence, strength, and trust in your body’s intelligence through steady, dedicated practice.
Balancing your body weight on your hands asks for courage, patience, and commitment. As your practice develops, you may notice a meaningful shift: greater self-assurance, stronger concentration, and a deeper connection to your inner wisdom.
Arm balance poses call for two essential qualities: focus and concentration. Progress depends on your ability to stay present. When the mind drifts, stability can disappear just as quickly. That quality of presence is central not only to these postures, but to yoga as a whole.
This 100-hour course is ideal for anyone ready to explore new physical and mental challenges:
This course is part of the Yoga Alliance YACEP programme, and the 100 hours can be added to your continuing education hours.
Step by step, we will prepare your body for more advanced postures, strengthen your confidence, and inspire your practice.
Arm balancing asanas are practiced daily. In the asana lab, you will learn how to warm up the entire body for a safe practice. This includes warm-up asanas for the hands, shoulders, spine, core, legs, and full body. You will also practice different kinds of Indian push-ups to build strength progressively and prepare for more advanced arm balances.
Bakasana – Crane pose
Parsva Bakasana – Twisted Crane Posture
Eka Pada Bakasana – One Legged Crane pose
Kakasana – Crow pose
Bhujapidasana – Shoulder pressing pose
Bramcharyasana – Celibate's pose
Chaturanga Dandasana – Four Limbed Staff Pose
Dwi Hasta Bhujasana – two hands and arms pose
Dwi Pad Koundinyasana – Twised crow pose with straight legs
Eka Pada Koundinyasana 1 – Twisted one legged arm balance
Eka Pada Kondinyasana 2 – Flying Splits
Kukkutasana – Cockerel/Rooster Pose
Kumbhakasana – Dolphin plank posture
Lolasana – Pendant posture
Mayurasana – Peacock Posture
Padma Mayurasana – Lotus peacock posture
Pincha Mayurasana – Feathered peacock pose- Forearm balance
Santolasana – high plank postures
Tittibhasana – Firefly Posture
Urdhva Kukkutasana – upward rooster posture
Utpluthih – Uprooting
Adho Mukha Vrikshasana – Handstand pose
Astavakrasana – Eight angle posture
The theory sessions revisit Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga, the eightfold path that forms the foundation of a yogic lifestyle. While asana practice supports strength and flexibility, its deeper purpose is to prepare the body for comfortable, extended meditation.
We also explore the bandhas, which help lift and retain prana within the body to create greater stability, as well as mudras, which support prana control, increase hand dexterity and strength, and harmonize the elements within.
Practicing arm balances safely and efficiently requires a solid understanding of the skeletal and muscular systems, as well as core and spine anatomy. Special attention is given to the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. As your understanding of alignment deepens, you may find that postures once thought difficult become more accessible.
In this 50-hour arm balancing yoga teacher training in Germany, you will learn how to:
The schedule is not fixed and may change depending on the location, teacher availability, weather conditions, and general situation.
Shatkarma 06:30 to 06:45 am
Pranayama/Meditation 06:45 to 07:45 am
Yoga asana practice 07:45 to 09:15 am
Breakfast 09:15 to 10:15 am
Anatomy & physiology 10:15 to 11:45 am
Asana Alignment 11:45 to 01:30 pm
Lunch 01:30 to 03:15 pm
Break 03:15 to 04:45 pm
Arm Balancing practice 05:00 to 06:30 pm
Mantra Chanting 06:30 to 07:00 pm
We value direct bookings, as they help us offer the best possible experience. A deposit of €500 secures your place, and if plans change, date changes are free and easy.
Register early to benefit from special early bird pricing when you book your training spot three months in advance.
Shared Twin Room
Regular Price: €2700
Early Bird Offer: €2200 (Book 3+ months early)
Includes: 9 nights, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bathroom, Study Material, Certification, Wi-Fi access
Private Double Room
Regular Price: €2900
Early Bird Offer: €2400 (Book 3+ months early)
Includes: 9 nights, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bathroom, Study Material, Certification, Wi-Fi access
Yogi Sandeep Atri
Speciality: Arm Balances & Ashtanga Vinyasa
Experience: 10+ Years
Dr. Katharina Austermann
Speciality: Anatomy & Yin Yoga
Experience: 6+ Years
Do I need a 200 hour certificate to join this Arm Balancing Yoga teacher training?
No, a 200-hour yoga certificate is not required. You can join to deepen your own practice and learn more about arm balances in yoga.
What is your average class size?
Our average class size is 5 to 10 students. The smaller group allows for individualized support throughout the journey.
What is the average age range?
The youngest student has been 18 and the oldest 57, creating a wide age range where students can learn from one another.
Can I still join the training if I don't want to become a Yoga teacher?
Yes, absolutely. It is a beautiful way to deepen your practice and explore arm balances.
What is included in the course fee?
Different course packages are available with accommodation and food. The fee includes all study materials, Yoga Alliance certification after successful completion, all meals, and the accommodation option you choose.
What will I learn in this Arm Balancing Yoga teacher training?
You will practice arm balances daily, learn a variety of postures, work with props and hands-on adjustments, study arm and shoulder anatomy, bone-on-bone alignment, and how to sequence arm balancing classes and include these postures in regular classes.
How to get to the course venue?
The nearest airports are Cologne (CGN) and Düsseldorf (DUS). From there, you can travel by public transport to Düren Bahnhof, then continue from Düren to Heimbach (Eifel), where pickup at the train station is arranged.
What should I bring?
Please bring comfortable, ideally light cotton clothing for practice; white clothes for the opening and closing ceremonies; everyday toiletries; house shoes; possibly warmer clothes; comfortable shoes for walks or hikes; and anything you need for a wonderful time in Eifel National Park.
Am I allowed to drink coffee during the training?
Yes. Three vegetarian/vegan meals are provided each day, and there are no restrictions on caffeine.
How can I prepare myself for the training?
Practice yoga regularly, drink enough water, stay open and positive, rest well, make time for relaxation, and include arm, shoulder, and core strengthening exercises in your routine.
What is your cancellation policy?
To reserve your spot, a $500 deposit is required. This deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel, it can be applied to a later training.
Is this course registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes, this 50-hour Arm Balancing Yoga teacher training is registered with Yoga Alliance and is part of the YACEP continuing education program. After successful completion, you will receive a Yoga Alliance affiliated certificate, and if you are already a yoga teacher, you can add the 50 hours to your continuing education hours.
Enjoy a restful stay in a private bungalow designed for comfort, privacy, and a peaceful retreat atmosphere. This accommodation includes 21 nights at Cove Arganta and offers the essential comforts needed for a relaxing wellness experience.
Guests will have access to study material as part of the stay, along with breakfast each morning to help begin the day with ease. A certification is also included, adding value for those joining the program with a focus on personal growth and learning.
The bungalow features a private bathroom for added convenience, Wi-Fi access to stay connected when needed, and access to a swimming pool for refreshing downtime between activities. With a calm setting and practical amenities, this private bungalow is a comfortable base for a restorative and enriching stay.
This shared twin room is a comfortable and practical option for guests looking to enjoy a restful stay during the retreat. Designed for two people, it offers a welcoming space to relax, recharge, and focus fully on the experience ahead.
Includes:
With all essential meals included, along with study materials and certification, this room package supports a smooth and well-organized stay. Guests also benefit from Wi-Fi access, making it easy to stay connected when needed while enjoying the peaceful retreat environment.
About Yogi Sandeep Atri Namaste, I’m Sandeep Atri, a proud descendant of the Atri lineage. Born near the sacred land of Kurukshetra, I was introduced to yoga in the most nurturing way possible—through the loving guidance of my first yoga master, my mother. As a devoted practitioner of Bhakti Yoga, she shared with me the values of devotion, love, and spiritual...
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About Dr. Katharina AustermannNamaste, I’m Dr. Katharina Austermann from Germany. From the moment I began speaking, I was full of questions, always asking, “Why?” I grew up in a small village in the Eifel, surrounded by forests and open nature, where I spent much of my childhood outdoors and in close contact with my intuition.In my late twenties, while working...
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