Upcoming events
Solar Awakening - The Creation & Art of Backbends
This workshop is all about creating space in your backbends, building strength and openness within them, and aiming for stability and pain-free practice.
Here, Miles shares his knowledge accumulated from both his own exploration and research as well as that which he has learnt working with flexibility and contortion coaches. You will learn how to position and move your spine and the contributing joints correctly to enhance basic positions as well as work towards more advanced ones, the anatomy of backbends to which muscles need to be engaged and lengthened, and specific techniques and exercises to create and a support a backbend practice.
The workshop is catered to support a variety of levels except complete beginners. It is important to note that the ability to perform deep backbends is not a prerequisite, but we recommend having a comfortable wheel pose.
Tuning the Bow - 50-HR Immersive
ABOUT
In Indian scripture, the bow represents the tuning of our mind and body, and the arrows represent our thoughts and actions. Starting with the body, we can challenge and change our inner narrative. We can begin to pull down the veils that construct and surround our experience of reality to tune it towards that which is of truth and importance, empowering us to pursue correct action and thought that is in alignment.
It is with steady, intelligent, and diligent practice of asana (yogic posture), meditation (dhyana), and pranayama (breathing practices) that we learn how to tune our mind and body.
This 50-HR week-long immersive is a deep dive into exactly that. Through extended practices incorporating breath work and sequencing inspired by the lineages of Rocket and Dharma, we'll work heavily into the fundamental components of how our practice becomes a mirror for the broader vision of our lives.
Throughout the week, we will explore the following:
How to train and work with acute areas of your yoga practice, e.g Samokonasana (middle splits), front splits, backbends, inversions
The implementation of gymnastic strength training to support your yoga practice
Flexibility and mobility training
The neurology of skill development
Assessing and coaching students
Assists
Handstands
Who is This Training For:
This week-long immersion is open to anyone with a consistent and regular yoga practice for at least two years. Practitioners looking to expand their knowledge for their pursuits and teachers wanting to enrich their teaching skills are welcome. Practitioners will NOT receive a certificate, whilst those who have completed a 200-HR training will receive a certificate for 50-HRs of CET|
Logistics:
Where - Milan *Location TBC
Dates - 29th Jan-2nd Feb 2025
Price - €850 *does not include accommodation and food
Deposit - €400 *non-refundable*
Schedule - 08:00-18:30
Breathe into Creation Retreat - Shambala Gatherings, Sweden
It is only through acknowledging our own humanity within our human experience.
In March 2025, Inverted State of Mind will head to Shambala Gatherings in Sweden to bring forth a week of breathwork, yoga, and mind and body exploration led by Miles Mortensen and Matt Gasmovic.
Yoga, in all its facets, strives to bring us closer to both creation and dissolution. It is only in becoming somebody that we can become nobody, that we can move towards unity with creation. It is in becoming no body, no thought, no one that we can fully embrace our understanding of our humanness and step into the expansion of our deepest and most heartfelt truths.
It is in starting with our breath and body that we can begin to start to tune our mind, creating an inner and outer environment of reality that facilitates that of abundance, love, freedom, integrity, and humility.
Each day in the week is cultivated to mirror these qualities and ethos by providing the opportunity to move deep through practices of breath work, meditation, yoga, workshops, forest walks, Satsang, and cold immersions, alongside soaking it all up in a floating sauna or sat around a bonfire.
It’s a week to step out of what is known in the day-to-day, deconstructing bonds and loops and dissolve into possibility and creation.
25-HR Inverted State of Mind Immersive - Part 1: Genesis
Part 1 - Genesis Schedule: 4 - 6 APRIL 2025
Lay the groundwork for powerful movement and control, enhancing both your personal practice and teaching abilities.
Friday
8:00 - 10:00 am: Practice
10:00 - 10:45 am: Break
10:45 - 1:45 pm: Skill development, strength, flexibility, and mobility training protocols
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Lunch
2:45 - 5:45/6:15 pm: Middle splits - Guest Teacher Joshua LeClair
Saturday
8:00 - 10:00 am: Practice
10:00 - 10:45 am: Break
10:45 am - 1:45 pm: Shoulder mobility and spinal mobility for inversions and backbends Josh 90mins/Miles 90mins
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Lunch
2:45 - 5:45/6:15 pm: Front splits - Guest Teacher Joshua LeClair
Sunday
14:00 - 5:00 pm: Inversions
5:00 - 8:00 pm: Backbends
Eligibility and Prerequisite
This immersive will be an inclusive space for practitioners to learn and play. However, we require that you be comfortable exploring a range of arm balances, inversions, backbends, and transitions and willing to work with free-standing kicks to handstand in the middle of the room. It will be a demanding week of physical practice and learning. We will implement recovery time and protocols, but we also want you to walk in feeling confident and willing to put in the work to develop your practice.
Minimum requirements for Part 1:
Comfortable in most arm balances: Bakasana, Parsva Bakasana, Eka Pada Koundiyasana I & II, Astavakrasana
Tripod Headstand and Sirsasana
Working with Pincha Mayurasana and/or Handstand
Urdhva Dhanurasana
Accreditation
The training is counted towards the 50-Hour (25h if you attend a single module) through the Yoga Alliance.
50 Hours (25h if you attend a single module) Continuing Education digital certificate will be provided to teachers after completion of the full training. All the modules must be attended in order to receive the certificate.
The course is open to practitioners who are not Yoga teachers but would like to advance their practice.
Tuition Fee
25H Part 1: Groundwork - £450
25H Part 2: Elevation - £450
50H training (Part 1 + Part 2) - £800
*Discount for the full 50h training will be applied when booking 25h Part 2. To claim the discount please email school@indabayoga.com.
25-HR Inverted State of Mind Immersive - Part 2: Ascension
Part 2 - Ascension Schedule: 4 - 6 JULY 2025
Develop a solid base for effortless handstands and open backbends while deepening your ability to assist students in advanced postures.
Friday
8:00 - 10:00 am: Practice
10:00 - 10:45 am: Break
10:45 am- 1:45 pm: Adjustments- Guest Rebeccah Hannah
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Lunch
2:45 - 5:45 pm: Backbends - Guest Teacher Rebeccah Hannah
Saturday
8:00 - 10:00 am: Practice
10:00 - 10:45 am: Break
10:45 - 1:45 pm: Adjustments
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Lunch
2:45 - 5:45 pm: Handstands 1
Sunday
2:00 - 5:00 pm: Handstands 2
5:30 - 7:30 pm: Coaching and programming
Eligibility and Prerequisite
This immersive will be an inclusive space for practitioners to learn and play. However, we require that you be comfortable exploring a range of arm balances, inversions, backbends, and transitions and willing to work with free-standing kicks to handstand in the middle of the room. It will be a demanding week of physical practice and learning. We will implement recovery time and protocols, but we also want you to walk in feeling confident and willing to put in the work to develop your practice.
Minimum requirements for Part 2:
Comfortable in most arm balances: Bakasana, Parsva Bakasana, Eka Pada Koundiyasana I & II, Astavakrasana
Tripod Headstand and Sirsasana
Working with Pincha Mayurasana and/or Handstand
Urdhva Dhanurasana
Wall assisted handstand of 20s
If you haven’t taken any of Miles’ classes, we highly encourage you to do so, online or in person before his training.
Accreditation
The training is counted towards the 50-Hour (25h if you attend a single module) through the Yoga Alliance.
50 Hours (25h if you attend a single module) Continuing Education digital certificate will be provided to teachers after completion of the full training. All the modules must be attended in order to receive the certificate.
The course is open to practitioners who are not Yoga teachers but would like to advance their practice.
Tuition Fee
25H Part 1: Genesis - £450
25H Part 2: Ascension - £450
50H training (Part 1 + Part 2) - £800
*Discount for the full 50h training will be applied when booking 25h Part 2. To claim the discount please email school@indabayoga.com.
By clicking "Buy Now" below, you are reserving a spot for Part 1 only. This does NOT automatically secure your place for Part 2 in July. If you wish to attend the full 50h training, please book Part 1 first and email us at school@indabayoga.com as soon as possible to receive your discount for Part2.
Please note: Spots are limited to 25 and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in completing the full 50 hours, we highly recommend reserving your place for Part 2 as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Poland WORKSHOPS
Inverted State of Mind is not a style of yoga per se but rather a mindset and attitude towards living and movement. It is an idea and community that exists as a space to inspire practitioners to move beyond what they believe they are capable of, both physically and mentally, through the exploration and implementation of tools that generate reflection and creativity, helping the student to gain autonomy and empowerment within themselves and their practice.
This weekend is a taste tester, a dive into that ethos.
Throughout this weekend, Miles will offer extended asana masterclasses through his two sequences – one focusing on forward folds, compression, and twisting, and the other focusing on hips, shoulders, and backbends. We will also dive into handstand and how to build a self-practice within it that is intelligent and sustainable, as well as the art of back bending and how to train them with specific conditioning exercises from gymnastics and contortion that are aimed at helping you build openness, stability and awareness into your spine, and to complete the postures without pain.
Saturday
10:00-12:00 – Masterclass
14:00-17:00 – Handstand
Sunday
10:00-12:00 – Masterclass
14:00 – 17:00 – Bakcbends
50-HR Inverted State of Mind Training - Goa, India
This week-long training program is designed to provide practitioners and teachers with an all-encompassing and explorative experience that dives deep into the world of Yoga and training. It offers insights and tools to help you develop your Yoga practice while simultaneously providing teachers with skills to enhance their teaching.
In addition to exploring the realm of Yoga, including Ashtanga, Rocket, and creative sequencing, we will delve into comprehensive training protocols covering strength, mobility, flexibility, skill development, and recovery. Our aim is to equip you with a diverse range of tools and techniques that you can use to approach teaching and practicing Yoga holistically.
The program is designed to be challenging yet rewarding, both physically and mentally, incorporating an exploration of the psychological elements of Yoga that complement our emphasis on physical development. Through Satsang, we will delve into and discuss various aspects of psychology and spirituality within and beyond the Yoga practices.
We believe that to teach and practice Yoga effectively you need to use various tools and techniques which provide a more holistic approach. This is why we have put together a training program that covers a range of practices and protocols, including inversions and arm balances, strength, mobility and flexibility training, functional anatomy, patterns, movement, creative and intelligent sequencing, and more.
You must already have a 200-HR TT Certification from a Yoga Alliance-certified school to participate in this training.
Long Weekend Mountain Retreat - Colorado, USA
About
Men and women, singles and couples who would like to disconnect from technology and drop into nature for four days and three nights of intentional activity, relaxation and renewed focus on health and human connection. We will test both our physical and emotional comfort zones through challenging activities and group discussion/integration. We believe the right group always comes together to create a strong dynamic and safe container, so trust yourself when considering.
Activities
Daily Yoga with Miles Mortensen & Tam Burke
Daily Breath Techniques and a Breath Ceremony with Matt Gasmovic
Culinary Prepared Meals by Chef Brandon Reed
Daily Cold Water Immersion
Sunrise Hiking
Group Integration and Roundtables
Introduction to Mushroom Medicine
*Depending on how the group shakes out, we will offer men’s and women’s focused break-out sessions and varied yoga types to suit all types. There will be some sessions for the entire group, but we will tailor the experience to those called as best we can.
20-HR Inverted State of Mind Training
This 20-HR CET program brings together the different areas of passion in Miles’ personal practice with the aim of providing you with a comprehensive approach to developing and progressing your asana practice while enhancing your knowledge around strength, flexibility, and mobility.
For teachers, this program will provide a more thorough understanding of how to support their students better and assist them in overcoming their barriers, while for the practitioners, it will help them gain crucial insight into how to create effective road maps to work towards their own personal practice goals.
Miles' aim is to share the knowledge that he uses both in his personal practice as well as with his private clients to help you build a healthy and sustainable practice, avoid injury, overcome plateaus and progress in your chosen areas.
The program emphasises training and practicing more intelligently, cultivating understanding, and building roadmaps to overcome obstacles.
Weekend Intensive - Satya Yoga Barn, Venice, Italy
Master Class June 22/23 at 10:00-12:00 €50
During these master classes, we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the sequences that characterises Miles' style. They are unique, dynamic, and form the basis of his practice, of what he loves to share during seminars and in-depth studies. Miles combines elements from the Ashtanga, Rocket, and Dharma traditions.
These master classes are open to students of any level and tradition, except for complete beginners.
Workshop: Inversions Saturday, June 22 at 14:00-17:00 €70
This seminar is suitable for students who have recently begun to explore balancing positions on their hands with the support of the wall, as well as for students with good balance and solid foundations.
During this seminar, we will focus on three fundamental aspects: correct alignment, improvement of balance, and endurance. This seminar will allow us to acquire indispensable skills to make the practice stable, safe, but also fun and engaging. If you use the wall as support, you will learn methods to start exploring positions away from the wall.
Workshop: Backbends Sunday, June 23 at 14:00-17:00 €70
This seminar will help you deeply understand the functioning of the spine in relation to the joints used to perform backbends. Whether you are an experienced student or a beginner, this seminar will offer valuable knowledge to improve your practice. We will explore key elements that will allow us to access strong and stable backbends.
By activating the correct musculature, you will have the opportunity to cultivate strength and flexibility. To make the practice safe and effective, we will also work on correct alignment and spinal mobility.
One of the most important aspects will be the integration of bandhas (locks) and breath control. We will learn to harness the power of bandhas to create stable and comfortable postures. We will explore the connection between hips, spine, and shoulders; finally, you will learn some methods to integrate this new knowledge into your everyday practice.
Whole Weekend = €215
Rocket Level 1 Training - Qatar, Doha
This training will be broken into two weekends: 5th-7th and 12th-14th April
Derived from Ashtanga vinyasa, Rocket® Yoga is an energetic and invigorating practice that links breath to movement through a dynamic practice whilst incorporating a space of play and exploration for the practitioner, exploring postures in a way you wouldn’t normally do in the traditional Ashtanga method.
Come in with an open and curious mindset, let your ego drop to the side, and don't be afraid to fly or fall!
The main focus of this Advanced 50-HR training is building the understanding and foundation for practising and teaching the classic series in the Rocket® Yoga methodology. Days will include practising and breaking down Rocket 1, 2, and 3 and how to adjust and modify the practice to suit your student's needs.
Throughout this Level 1 training, you'll delve into 50 hours of fundamental Rocket Philosophy, Techniques, and Sequences. This comprehensive training spans five full days, including both morning and afternoon sessions, along with lectures and workshops.
To join this training, you must have completed your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training from a registered school OR practised Ashtanga/Rocket for two years.
Weekend Workshops - Panama City, Panama
Saturday April 28th
10:30-13:30 Masterclass
15:00-18:00 Backbends
Sunday 29th April
10:00-13:00 Handstands
Rocket L1 Training - Colorado, USA
This training will be broken into two weekends: 5th-7th and 12th-14th April
Derived from Ashtanga vinyasa, Rocket® Yoga is an energetic and invigorating practice that links breath to movement through a dynamic practice whilst incorporating a space of play and exploration for the practitioner, exploring postures in a way you wouldn’t normally do in the traditional Ashtanga method.
Come in with an open and curious mindset, let your ego drop to the side, and don't be afraid to fly or fall!
The main focus of this Advanced 50-HR training is building the understanding and foundation for practising and teaching the classic series in the Rocket® Yoga methodology. Days will include practising and breaking down Rocket 1, 2, and 3 and how to adjust and modify the practice to suit your student's needs.
Throughout this Level 1 training, you'll delve into 50 hours of fundamental Rocket Philosophy, Techniques, and Sequences. This comprehensive training spans five full days, including both morning and afternoon sessions, along with lectures and workshops.
To join this training, you must have completed your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training from a registered school OR practised Ashtanga/Rocket for two years.
Rocket Pachanga Retreat - El Salvador
El Salvador became an unexpected home in my heart when Tuqui initially invited me to teach there at the start of 2022. Something about the warmth of its people and culture made me immediately feel welcome and at home. I still teach the community I connected with there regularly online once a week, and they are some of my favourite people to teach and hang out with when I am there in El Salvador.
Going to El Salvador's beaches hit home in my heart. The beaches are these beautiful stretches of black volcanic sand, palm trees, sunsets like you wouldn't believe and a wild, beautiful ocean.
One thing I miss about being in Australia and growing up is the access to the beaches, warm sun, and endless days surfing, rocking up onto the beach only when your arms can't move anymore, and your skin is sun-kissed. Experiencing the same thing here in El Salvador was like revisiting my childhood. Surfing here is a dream. The water is warmer than you would ever believe, and waves that peel off perfectly, with options suited to all levels. It was like being a kid in a candy store again.
I've hosted a retreat here before, a small weekend one for the yoga community in El Salvador, which was an epic weekend of practice, awesome conversations, and insanely good food.
So good that Tuqui and I thought, "Let's bring the Rocket Pachanga here". We want to share all of this and more with you. And so we've rented the same houses right on the beach, hired the same amazing chef to cater for the whole week, and are putting together an epic crew of people to fill a week of yoga, laughs, sunshine, surf and food.
It's a week highlighted in my calendar, and I can't wait to board that flight there. If you're already itching to get there (just as we are), email info@milesmortensenyoga.com. But if you need a bit more info, continue reading, and I'll tell you more about the logistics and accommodation.
Rocket L1 Training - Banff, Canada
Derived from Ashtanga vinyasa, Rocket® Yoga is an energetic and invigorating practice that links breath to movement through a dynamic practice whilst incorporating a space of play and exploration for the practitioner, exploring postures in a way you wouldn’t normally do in the traditional Ashtanga method.
Come in with an open and curious mindset, let your ego drop to the side, and don't be afraid to fly or fall!
The main focus of this Advanced 50-HR training is building the understanding and foundation for practising and teaching the classic series in the Rocket® Yoga methodology. Days will include practising and breaking down Rocket 1, 2, and 3 and how to adjust and modify the practice to suit your student's needs.
Throughout this Level 1 training, you'll delve into 50 hours of fundamental Rocket Philosophy, Techniques, and Sequences. This comprehensive training spans five full days, including both morning and afternoon sessions, along with lectures and workshops.
To join this training, you must have completed your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training from a registered school OR practised Ashtanga/Rocket for two years.
If you are unsure you qualify, please reach out to info@flowstatebanff.com
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Floating & Pressing - london, UK
This workshop will piece together the elements of how to create lightness and ease in your practice, understanding how to jump forward, back, and through, and how to press towards inversions.
During the workshop, you'll gain insights into the anatomy of compression and its connection to the energetic aspects of yoga practice through bandhas. We will employ various training techniques and exercises to cultivate the strength and flexibility required for compression, as well as how to integrate this skill into your practice and even structure dedicated sessions for it.
This workshop is designed for practitioners of all levels, excluding absolute beginners. Whether you're embarking on your journey to achieve a handstand press or just beginning to unravel the mechanics of jumping between poses, our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to advance these aspects of your practice with greater efficiency and grace.