ADVANCED SEQUENCING
led by
Dikla Kafka
Irina Novikova
Jan 16- Mar 1 2026
Advanced sequencing module - 500 HR Teacher Training Program
In this advanced module, you will study the art and science of intelligent sequencing — learning to design multi-layered yoga classes that merge modern movement principles with the timeless wisdom of the yoga tradition.
You’ll explore how to create sequences that serve the needs of today’s practitioners, supporting functional movement, joint and spine health, and nervous system balance, while nurturing mindfulness, focus, and emotional harmony.
Through the study of sequencing logic and creative structure, you’ll learn how to build toward peak poses, balance effort with ease, and guide students through coherent, transformative progressions. Drawing on anatomy, kinesiology, and somatic awareness, you’ll connect movement science with classical practices — asana, pranayama, and mudra — to make each sequence both therapeutic and spiritually resonant.
What else will you learn?
You will also work on sequencing for both single-mat classes and Mandala-style practices, exploring:
The Ha-Tha duality and its application in class design.
How to create active/passive and dynamic/static balance in sequences.
Building harmonious progressions through directions of mobility and multi-directional mandala theory.
Incorporating vinyasas (fluid movements) within traditional Hatha structure to generate the flow of energy (vayu) and the psycho-energetic effects of movement — especially vinyasas involving changes in the shape of the spine, which stimulate the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems, while maintaining authenticity and avoiding the Westernized “Power Vinyasa” approach.
Integrating breathwork and guided visualization to deepen energetic, emotional, and meditative outcomes.
Throughout this module, we emphasize embodiment — understanding how awareness expresses itself through movement, and how each sequence can become a vehicle for self-inquiry, healing, and integration. By the end, you will have the tools and confidence to create purposeful, creative, and energetically intelligent yoga classes that honor the whole being — body, mind, and spirit.
Alex has made a career combining his two passions - yoga and fitness - to help students challenge their notions of what they call impossible. His unique perspective combines years of practice, study, and teaching of both authentic Himalayan yoga and western fitness. That personal devotion to practice and study is clear in every class he teaches. Alex specializes in intermediate and advanced yoga classes, armbalance and inversion workshops, and Bootcamp and HIIT-style circuit training. He has amassed over 1000 hours of professional yoga training, 500 directly under Lama Andrey Lappa, the founder of Universal Yoga. Alex is verified 500 E-RYT through Yoga Alliance, as well as a certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor through ACE. He also holds numerous specialty fitness certifications- including certification as Total Body Tabata™ Instructor, a certified TRX Trainer, a Functional Range Conditioning® Mobility Specialist, and a Corrective Exercise Specialist in the BioMechanics Method. Additionally, Alex is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with a certificate in Plant-based Nutrition.
Dikla Kafka
500HR E-RYT
Irina Novikova is a former Microsoft Program Manager with 12 years of experience in the tech industry. During her time working in the corporate world Irina discovered and embraced the transformative benefits of a committed yoga practice. Irina spent countless hours working at a desk and during that time found that yoga helped bring the benefits of movement and health into her life. She knows what does it mean to not being able to reach toes or come up to wheel, and suffer from low back pain and tide hamstrings. No wonder that posture, alignment, joint safety are her primary focus along with healing breath. Irina grew up overseas and lived in 4 countries. She always loved dancing but had to follow a different path to provide for the family. However, passion for movement never left her alone and over time she notices that she silently repeats instructions after her teachers and pictures herself being a teacher. At the age of 33 she left software industry to become a yoga teacher. Irina loves seeing her students grow! She offers a few stages of asana so everyone has something to work on. She challenges her students to look inwards to discover the best parts of their personality and shine them out to the world. Irina is a certified 200E-RYT, 500-RYT, RPYT with the Yoga Alliance with additional Yin,, Restorative and Prenatal Teacher Trainings taught by West Coast leading yoga teachers like Ali Valdez, Lisa Black, Jodi Boone, and Colette Crawford. Irina is 300hr Certified Baptiste Lead Additional depth to her classes comes from Ana Forrest Advanced Teacher training taken in 2018. In 2018 Irina completed teacher training with world famous teacher Andrey Lappa and her heart was fully dedicated to his system of Universal Yoga. That was the moment when Irina got a dream to offer this practice to Eastside community. In 2019 just two months prior to giving birth to her son, Irina rented a wonderful space that was built into a yoga studio called SolarYou Yoga. In her personal practice and in her current teaching, Irina studies, practices and teaches classes inspired by the Universal Yoga system to become conscious of and liberated from their behaviors and individual patterns. Irina believes that personal evolution is the only way to influence change within and then in the surrounding environment. Now Irina is aiming to share the art of yoga and healthy lifestyle with the Seattle and Eastside communities!
Irina Novikova
500HR E-RYT, Studio owner
PRICING
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (prior to Dec 23, 2024): $1350 for 50HR module
*includes 2 free drop in passes to any class at SolarYou Yoga ($70 value) for all new first time clients. Cannot be redeemed for cash, returned for a refund or transferred to other clients.
FULL PRICE: $1680
SOLARYOU YOGA STUDENTS: 5-10% OFF any time after early bird period according to the membership benefits policy
SOLARYOU YOGA EMPLOYEES: 15% OFF any time after early bird period
FAQs
ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS TO ATTEND THE TRAINING?
You need to have healthy wrists and shoulders to join this workshop. You will build strength over time during the training. However, if you are recovering shoulder or wrist injuries, please reach out to us for clarification.
If you have any medical restrictions and injuries we ask you contact us via info@solaryouyoga.com to consult with leading teacher.
SHOULD I RESERVE A SPOT UPFRONT?
Please reserve a spot as early as you can because our facility is a boutique studio where we respect personal space and limit the number of participants to make sure everyone is seen and have enough space to practice.
We offer early bird discounts and discounts for our studio members.
In case you decided to join the workshop but it is already full please sign up for the waitlist and reach to the studio via info@solaryouyoga.com. In case some participants will have to skip it we will reach out to you with the invitation. We will fully refund to waitlist participants if they did not get their spot in the workshop.
WHAT ARE THE STUDIOS POLICIES AND TERMS OF SERVICE?
Please get familiar with our terms of service and cancellation policies prior to making the purchase. We offer no exceptions to these policies since we treat all our customers evenly.
Our SolarYou Yoga students love Universal Yoga and all other classes and workshops!
Most of our students started their yoga journey with us with no prior yoga or athletic experience. And we are excited to see their growth and be a part of their transformation through yoga and workout classes with us.
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