Medithasana Yoga: Back to Basics

"A new style of yoga that takes yoga classes back to basics: breath, mindfulness and meditation in movements; focusing more on breath and alignment than power. Its about awareness not tricks."


Medithasana Yoga is a new "brand" of Yoga that incorporates various styles of yoga while focusing on Mindful Movements and alignment.

Let's break down the components of the name:

Medi for Meditation.

Th for Therapy.

Asana for poses.

Each session starts with at least 5 minutes of breathing awareness or basic meditation.

Poses are held and focus on alignment promotes restorative qualities similar to yin yoga. Strength and mindfulness are incorporated similar to bowspring yoga and breathing as in hatha yoga. 

The underlining philosophy and spiritual component is derived from Buddhist philosophy as well as ancient yoga texts.

Teachers of Medithasana Yoga must be trained in kinesiology/biomechanics, meditation, buddhist philosophy, yoga texts, pilates, tai chi or qi gong, yoga and exercise science.  

Level 1 training

Is comprised of 350 teaching hours that is completed during 12 months.

Approximately 30 hours per month which can be further broken down into 7.5 hours per week.

Prerequisites are required before submitting an application for Level 1 teacher training. 

Level 1 training qualifies the graduate to register at 200 minimum hour Yoga Alliance Level. 

Level 2 master teacher training

Graduates of level 1 teacher training may apply for level 2 training after 1 year of teaching/hands-on experience.

Level 2 application requires a 10 page summary of level 1 training, experience and expectations for master training; and audition. 

Created by Elizabeth "Izzy" Nalley Thompson