30-Hour Foundational Certification
SHIVA YOGA TRAINING
"True transformation happens when we learn to move with both strength and grace."
This training is for...
Certified yoga teachers (all styles welcome)
Movement instructors seeking depth and specialization
Teachers wanting to offer transformational experiences
Practitioners drawn to warrior-yogi integration
DEAR YOGA TEACHER,
You've built a solid foundation in your practice and teaching. You understand alignment. You guide breathwork skillfully. Your students appreciate your classes. But perhaps you've felt it—that quiet question:How can I help my students develop resilience that truly lasts?Not just physical strength, but mental clarity. Emotional steadiness. The kind of inner courage that carries them through life's challenges.The answer may lie in a practice that's been refined over 2,500 years—one that specifically blends yogic wisdom with warrior discipline.The Angam Method is that practice.
And this February, you have the opportunity to be among the first 10 yoga teachers certified in this lineage.
30-Hour Foundational Certification
ANGAM PORA: Where Warrior meets Yogi
Long before modern yoga studios, an ancient practice existed in Sri Lanka
called Angam Pora—a holistic discipline that united:
Yogic movement (mindful, flowing, intentional)
Martial technique (grounded, strategic, powerful)
Breathwork (controlled, deep, transformative)
Meditation (focused, present, clear)
This wasn't combat training for violence. It was a path of self-mastery.
King Ravana, the legendary warrior-king and devotee of Lord Shiva, is honored in this tradition as one who understood that external mastery begins with internal transformation.
The practice explores Shiva's archetypal forces:
Destruction (releasing what no longer serves)
Transformation (evolving through discipline)
Creation (building strength and resilience)
For centuries, this knowledge was guarded by the Gurus of the Kotte Angam Lineage, passed down through direct transmission.Now, this lineage is opening to yoga teachers—beginning with just 10 practitioners.
The yoga world has grown immensely, which is beautiful. But it also means differentiation matters.
Deepening Your practice & teaching
Your students have options. They've taken many classes. They know the basic flows. What they're seeking now is depth:
Practices that build genuine resilience
Movement that feels both grounding and powerful
Tools to work with fear and challenge skillfully
A sense of connection to something ancient and meaningful
This training doesn't replace your yoga background—it elevates your teaching style.
The Angam Method offers this.
Shiva Warrior Sequences that add dynamic strength work to your teaching repertoire
Weapon techniques (long stick work) that develop focus and full-body coordination
Conditioning practices that build functional strength and body awareness
Warrior breathwork that goes beyond standard pranayama
Philosophy rooted in Shiva as Adiyogi (the first yogi) and Sri Lankan warrior wisdom
You'll walk away with concrete techniques you can integrate into your classes immediately, plus a certification that sets you apart in your teaching community.
Dynamic yoga flows infused with Angam movement principles
1. Shiva Warrior Sequences
Standing sequences with martial footwork integration
Ground-to-standing transitions for power and control
Partner work to develop presence and awareness
Solo flows you can teach in your regular classes
Variations for different student levels
Traditional weapon work that develops
2. Long Stick Techniques
Sustained concentration and focus
Full-body coordination and timing
Spatial awareness
Precision in movement
Mindful presence under physical engagement
Don't worry—this is taught progressively and safely for yoga teachers with no martial arts background.
Body preparation methods from warrior training
3. Angam Conditioning
Tendon-strengthening exercises
Footwork patterns for stability and agility
Sensory awareness practices
Functional movement patterns
Mobility work specific to warrior sequences
These give you new warm-up and strength-building tools for your classes.
Pranayama techniques from martial training
4. Warrior Breathwork & Meditation
Breath control during physical intensity
Calming the nervous system mid-challenge
Using breath to build courage and steadiness
Teaching breath cues for difficult poses
Meditation practices from the lineage
Woven throughout the training
5. Philosophy & Mindset integration
Shiva as Adiyogi (the first yogi) and his significance
King Ravana's devotion and the warrior path
Working with fear as a teacher (not an enemy)
Transformation through discipline
How to bring meaningful storytelling into your teaching
Upon completion, you receive
30-hours Certification
Official 30-Hour STIMA Angam Association Certification
Recognition as an Angam Foundations Trained Practitioner
Continuing education documentation
You'll be among the first 10 teachers worldwide with this certification
What's included:
6 days / 5 nights in comfortable shared accommodation
30 hours of comprehensive training
All training materials and equipment (including practice sticks)
Farm-sourced vegetarian/vegan meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
Private River Rock Pool & 7 acres private venue
Transportation from Galle to Belihuloya and back
Daily breathwork and meditation sessions
Philosophy and integration discussions
Official STIMA Angam Association Certification
Continuing education documentation
📅 Dates: February 3-8, 2026
Arrival: February 3 (afternoon)
Departure: February 8 (morning)
📍 Location: Belihuloya, Sri Lanka Transport provided from Galle-Belihhuloya-Galle
💰 Investment: $1,500 USD per person All-inclusive (accommodation, meals, training, materials, certification)
👥 Limited Spots of 10 participants
Prerequisite: Active yoga teaching certification or equivalent movement training experience. No martial arts background required.
NOT INCLUDED
✗ International flights to/from Sri Lanka
✗ Travel insurance (required)
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Visa fees (if applicable)
✗ Add-Ons (ayurveda massages, sauna, icebath, 1:1 sessions)
WHAT PAST ANGAM STUDENTS SAY"This practice is dedicated to growth in strength, focus, discipline and virtue. The training transformed not just my physical practice, but my entire understanding of what it means to teach presence."
— Catherine M., Movement Trainer"I came seeking new techniques. I left with a complete shift in how I approach challenge—both in my own practice and in how I guide students. The warrior path taught me that true strength is inner steadiness."
— Christoph L., Martial Arts Instructor"The integration of yogic principles with warrior conditioning was unlike anything I've experienced. My students immediately noticed the difference when I brought these tools into my classes."
— Previous Angam Workshop Participant
Your Venue
BELIHULOYA, SRI LANKAThis training takes place in one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful natural settings🌄 Mountain ranges wrapped in cloud forests
💧 Private waterfalls for relaxation
🌿 Pristine natural environment free from urban distraction
🏞 Sacred land where warrior traditions have been practiced for centuriesThe setting itself supports the work. You'll practice outdoors when the weather permits, surrounded by the same landscape that has held this lineage for generations.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Option 1: Full payment of $1,500 USD
Option 2: Payment plan: $750 deposit + $750 by January 15, 2026Your spot is secured upon deposit receipt. Spots are allocated first-come, first-served.Cancellation Policy:
- Before December 3, 2025: Full refund minus $200 admin fee
- December 3, 2025 - January 3, 2026: 50% refund
- After January 3, 2026: No refund (credit toward future training)
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