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THERE IS NO TRY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter I - Introduction 5

1. What to Expect 6

2. Introduction to Inside Flow 7

3. The Story of Inside Flow 8

Chapter II – Flow 1 “Higher I Will Go” with Ami 10

1. Build-up Sequence 11

2. Breakdown 11

3. Storytelling 12

4. Flow 12

Chapter III - Music 13

1. Why Do We Use Music? 14

2. How To Use Music? 14

3. What Kind of Music? 16

4, Exercises 17

Chapter IV – Flow 2 “Fearless” with Alexey 18

1. Build-up Sequence 19

2. Breakdown 19

3. Storytelling 20

4. Flow 20

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Chapter V - Fundamentals 21

1. Principles of Inside Flow 22

2. Vinyasa Alignment 24

Chapter VI – Flow 3 “Fighting For” with Janine 27

1. Build-up Sequence 28

2. Breakdown 28

3. Storytelling 29

4. Flow 29

Chapter VII – How to Teach 30

1. Structure of an Inside Flow Class 31

2. Looping 33

3. Shifting Energy 36

4. Exercise 38

Chapter VIII – How to Create an Inside Flow 39

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2. Exercises 41

Chapter IX – Flow 4 “Man on a Mission” with Young Ho 42

1. Build-up Sequence 43

2. Breakdown 43

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3. Storytelling
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4. Flow
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Chapter X – Start your career 45

1. General Rules 46

2. Start Your Career 47

3. Your Exam 48

4. Final Thoughts from Young Ho 49

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CHAPTER I
Introduction
CHAPTER I
Introduction

1. WHAT TO EXPECT

Welcome to Inside Flow Academy – the first-ever online teacher training course for
Inside Flow. We’re more than happy and excited to give you the opportunity to learn
this revolutionary yoga style from the comfort of your home.

In this online training, you’ll get comprehensive knowledge of the concept of Inside
Flow. You’ll learn:

- how to structure a class.

- how to create your own Inside Flow.

- how to teach.

Additionally, this training includes 4 brand-new Inside Flows taught by Young Ho Kim
and our Senior Inside Flow Teachers Janine Lustforlife, Alexey Gaevskij and Ami
Norton. You’ll learn each Inside Flow in a way so that you can teach it yourself,
including looping and transitions.

You’ll also learn how to use music in your Inside Flow classes, how to move elegantly
with the music, how to create a certain energy with the help of music, and how to use
storytelling to create a powerful environment in your class.

This workbook includes all the important information of the online teacher training in
written form so that you can use it as a reference guide. There are also exercises for
self-reflection and to help you prepare for the final exam. This final exam will give you
the permission to officially teach Inside Flow.

With this Inside Flow Academy program, you’ll have all the tools you need to teach a
successful Inside Flow class and to become a member of the growing global Inside
Flow community.

Welcome to the family!

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2. INTRODUCTION TO INSIDE FLOW

Inside Flow is different to any Vinyasa or other yoga class. In Inside Flow, we move
with the music and embody the energy of the song. That’s why it’s a revolutionary
step in Vinyasa yoga: a yoga sequence choreographed in perfect harmony with a
specific song to help you experience a flow-like state of mind without any resistance.

Music is the catalyst that helps yogis to unify mind, breath and movement. Some
yogis say that music is a distraction. They argue you should only focus on your breath
to be aware of the present moment. But the right music at the right moment can
enhance awareness of the present moment.

Music is the gateway to your inner soul; it’s universal and holy. Music helps to
overcome language barriers and to connect people irrespective of their mother
tongue. When you combine music with your movement and breath, the message you
want to convey becomes even clearer.

This is Inside Flow.

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3. THE STORY OF INSIDE FLOW

The story how Young Ho Kim created Inside Flow basically is the story of his life.
Born in 1976 in South Korea, he moved to Germany with his family in 1989. He grew up
with Taekwondo, Qigong, Tai Chi and was interested in Zen Buddhism, but also in
fitness and dance. He’d always been looking for a concept that incorporated physical
movement and philosophy to enhance health of body and mind.

In 1999, he took his first yoga class and got hooked immediately. He decided to dig
deeper into the teachings of yoga and took several teacher trainings. Eventually, he
started to blend all the knowledge he’d gained not only in teacher trainings but also
in life.

In 2003, Young Ho started experimenting with modern music and yoga, mainly
because he wasn’t happy with ‘traditional’ yoga music as it didn’t touch his heart.
That’s why he started to use music he liked on a personal level, music that moved and
touched him.

The breakthrough came in 2007 when Young Ho taught yoga at an international

conference in San Diego: He felt a strong voice inside of him, encouraging him to
create his own yoga style. When he came back to Germany, the studio where he used
to teach went bankrupt. He realized that this might have been the sign to create
something new.

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One month later, he opened his own yoga studio Inside Yoga.
Young Ho had a clear vision for Inside Yoga and built it on three pillars:

1. Evolution: Inside Flow is an organic system that doesn’t claim to have infinite

wisdom but is willing to develop and update their system, i.e. alignment,

adjustment, way of teaching.

2. Music: Young Ho’s aim was to create a system where it’s possible to use music

officially and in a very powerful way.

3. Maha Guru: In Sanskrit, this means “the greatest teacher”. Inside Yoga

believes that the greatest teacher is inside of you. No matter what other

people say to you, your inner feeling tells you what’s right and what’s wrong

for you. This is why Young Ho named his yoga studio Inside Yoga.

However, while Young Ho always knew why he wanted to incorporate music, he

wasn’t sure how to combine it with yoga. In May 2008, he taught at a yoga retreat
when one song changed everything: “With Arms Wide Open” from Creed. With this
song stuck in his head, he started to move to the song with asana sequences. This was
the connection he’d always been looking for. Unable to sleep that night, he listened to
the song over and over again and created his first Inside Flow.

He taught the sequence the next day, without having a name for it yet, and gained
overwhelming feedback from his students. He initially called this concept “Klang des
Herzens”, which means “sound of your heart”. After improving and refining the
concept, he finally called it Inside Flow.

Nowadays, Inside Yoga is one of the leading yoga education centers, teaching more
than 1,000 new yoga teachers every year. Inside Flow has become the fastest growing
yoga style in the world.

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Flow 1 with Ami
“Higher I Will Go” by Jamie
CHAPTER II
“Higher I Will Go” with Ami

1. BUILD-UP SEQUENCE
How does Ami build up the sequence?

e.g. She repeats small sequences several times (e.g. Namasté → Uttanasana → Roll up →
Namasté) and gradually adds more asanas to the sequence etc. ...

Which asanas does Ami use?

e.g.: Tadasana, Uttanasana, Namasté, Ardha Uttanasana, …

2. BREAKDOWN
Note the most important aspects Ami points out.

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“Higher I Will Go” with Ami

3. STORYTELLING
How does Ami’s story relate to the song of her Inside Flow?

e.g. She talks about her own experience when she was at her lowest point and how she
didn’t give up to achieve her goals etc. …

4. FLOW
How is the energy of the song and how does this reflect her story?

e.g.: The song starts calmer and builds up energy with a peak in the chorus. This reflects how
she felt down and hopeless but gradually gained more strength to reach her potential etc. …

What are the peak asanas and where in the song are they placed?

e.g.: Power Lunge, Hasta Padangusthasana etc. They are placed in the chorus.

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Music

1. WHY DO WE USE MUSIC?

While words go through your ears into your brain, music goes directly into your heart.
The aim of yoga is to reach our hearts through physical movement. So, anything that
helps to reach the heart, can be a powerful tool for you as a yoga teacher. That’s why
we fuse music with yoga practice.

Some argue that music is a distraction to yoga practice. They recommend that you
only listen to the sound of your ujjayi breath and be silent. However, the right music
in the right volume at the right moment can support and enhance feelings and
deepen the yoga practice. Only if it’s the wrong music in the wrong volume at the
wrong moment, it’s a distraction.

Another fact is that it’s physically not possible to be entirely silent. Noise is everywhere.
This is where music can be beneficial since it actually balances the noise.

So, the question is not whether or not to use music but how to use music.

2. HOW TO USE MUSIC?

Inside Flow is a modern yoga class format that fits modern people in the 21st century.
That’s why it’s the best idea to use popular music (in different styles) since this is the
kind of music that touches most people.

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Music

EXCURSUS: THE SCIENCE OF MUSIC

In order to reasonably combine yoga and music, it’s essential to understand the science of music
to at least some extent. Although music is very emotional, it’s also very logical and has a
scientific structure.

A modern pop song is usually segmented like this:

- Rhythmic groups of 8 beats (8-count) = “sentence of a song”
- Change in music every 8 counts
- Every 8-count is divided into 2 parts of 4 counts (first and second measure).
- Energy increases during the first 4 counts and decreases during the second 4 counts
- General structure of a modern pop song:

Intro Verse Chorus Bridge Outro

(2x8 counts) (4x8 counts) (4x8 counts) (4x8 counts) (2x8 counts)

In Inside Flow, this structure translates as follows:

- First measure = inhalation & expansion
- Second measure = exhalation & contraction
- Speed of music defines speed of breath

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Inhalation & Expansion Exhalation & Contraction

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3. WHAT KIND OF MUSIC?

EXCURSUS: RESONANCE

Resonance = the sound or other vibration produced in an object by sound or vibrations of a

similar frequency from another object.
- Two different frequencies become one
- Frequency of your music can influence the heart rate of your students
- To create a soothing and relaxing yoga class, play slower music with a lower bpm rate
- To create an exciting energy in your class, play a faster song with a higher bpm rate
- Moving in accordance with the speed of the music amplifies this effect

First of all, it’s important to note that yoga is universal so that you can use any kind of
music. Most importantly, use music you like and that touches you.
Secondly, use a song that is structured as described above. Songs with a different and
more complex structure do not only make it harder for you to create and Inside Flow,
but also make it harder for your students to follow.

There are a few steps that help you chose the adequate music:
- Define the speed of the music according to its bpm (beats per minute) rate
- Use a song between 50 and 120 bpm
- Decide on the energy you want to create in your class: use less bpm for
calming and soothing energy, use higher bpm rate for high-energy classes

PRO TIP

Yoga is about authenticity. So, ask yourself what kind of music speaks to you and moves you.
Choose your style of music for your yoga class to create authentic energy. Don’t limit yourself by
thinking in categories as to which music is suitable for yoga and which is not.

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4. EXERCISES
1. Choose one of your favorite songs and describe its energy (i.e. energizing,
motivating, powerful, relaxing, soothing, melancholic etc.). How would the energy
of a yoga class with this song be?

2. a) Start counting the beats and segment the song into 8-counts. Note
how the energy changes every 8 counts.

b) Divide each 8-count into its first and second measure. Note how the
energy increases during the first measure and how it decreases during the
second measure.

c) Determine the different parts of the song: (intro), verse, chorus, bridge,
(outro).

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Flow 2 with Alexey
“Fearless” by Kat Leon
CHAPTER IV
“Fearless” with Alexey

1. BUILD-UP SEQUENCE
How does Alexey build up the sequence?

Which asanas does Alexey use?

2. BREAKDOWN
Note the most important aspects Alexey points out.

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3. STORYTELLING
How does Alexey’s story relate to the song of his Inside Flow?

4. FLOW
How is the energy of the song and how does this reflect his story?

What are the peak asanas and where in the song are they placed?

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Music
IntroductionFundamentals
CHAPTER V
Fundamentals

1. PRINCIPLES OF INSIDE FLOW

To properly teach Inside Flow, you need to understand the principles behind it
because:
1. They help you to improve your practice and understand the meaning and
structure of an Inside Flow.
2. They are mandatory if you want to create proper Inside Flows on your own.

1.1. SPANDA

- Spanda = pulsation of the universe

- Main principle behind Inside Flow
- Inhalation = expansion (bigger movements)
- Exhalation = contraction (smaller movements)
- Synchronization of the movements with the music:
- Counts 1-4: inhalation + expansion
- Counts 5-8: exhalation + contraction
- Determines order of asanas and movements
- Makes your movements feel authentic
- Not applying this principle makes your movements feel less authentic

1.2. BALANCE BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE

- Use the same exercises for the right and left side, e.g.:
- First verse + chorus → right side
- Second verse + chorus → left side
- Bridge and third verse + chorus to combine left and right
- Creates a well-balanced yoga practice

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1.3. EMBODY THE LYRICS OF THE SONG

- Asanas/movements should reflect lyrics + energy of the song, e.g.:

- “Rise up” to stand up and lift the arms up
- “Open your wings” to open the arms instead of going down
- Energy increases: strong asanas or jumps
- Energy decreases: small or grounding movements

PRO TIP

Listen to the song carefully and understand the structure and the flow of the song. Your
sequence should be perfectly in line with the lyrics, the melody and the energy of the song.

1.4. CHOOSE THE SAME START AND END POSITION

The position in which you start and end a sequence should be the same. This is
because in an Inside Flow class, you want to repeat the sequence several times. If you
end in the same position you started in, you can continue right away. Imagine how
awkward it would be to end in Child’s pose and then want to start in Mountain pose
again.

This also applies for the whole Inside Flow: Let it start and end with the same asana.

PRO TIP

Remember that your class will be taught in a public space. It’s not a performance. The secret to
a great and successful Inside Flow is to create a sequence that everyone can follow but that still
is creative and surprises your students. Try to not make it too creative or difficult. Otherwise,
neither you nor your students will be happy. Remind yourself that you want to teach this Flow in
class. Try to keep it easy and creative at the same time.

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2. VINYASA ALIGNMENT

Note: Alignment always starts from bottom to top.

2.1. LIGHTNESS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT (LTE)

- Use tension to activate your muscles and create lightness in your movements.
- Engage the whole body up to the fingertips, e.g. lift the heels and connect the
big toes and the fingertips.

2.2. FORWARD FOLD

- Instead of keeping the legs straight, bend the knees first and tilt the hip
forward before folding forward.
- Straighten the legs at the end of the movement only as much as available.
- Let the tailbone initiate the movement and move the head down last.

2.3. WARRIOR 1

- Instead of pushing the back heel into the ground, keep it lifted.
- Inwardly rotate the back leg to center the hip.
- Outwardly rotate the arms and lift the shoulders up toward the ears.

2.4. DOWNWARD-FACING DOG

- Start with bent knees to create a little concave curve in the lower back.
- This means that there’s an anterior tilt of the pelvis.
- Push the buttocks back and up.
- Straighten the legs last and only as much as available.

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2.5. STEPPING FORWARD FROM DOWNWARD-FACING DOG

- Stepping one foot forward from Downward-Facing Dog into a Lunge position
without lifting the hands up requires a lot of muscular engagement.
- Engage the standing leg and lift the heel and the buttocks up.
- Round the upper back and the shoulders.
- Bring the knee as close to the chest as possible to create space.
- Step forward between the hands.

2.6. MINI WARRIOR

- Pull the front heel and the back knee toward each other.
- Pull the navel toward the lower back.
- Lift up the shoulders and rib cage.

2.7. COBRA WAVE

- When moving the spine, move the root first and go up from there, i.e. from the
pelvis to the neck.
- Initiate the movement by lifting the buttocks.
- Pull up the pubic bone to round the lower back.
- Pull the navel to the spine.
- Push the ground away to move the shoulders up and back.
- Lift the head last.
- Pull the hands backward and lean the chest forward.

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2.8. WILD THING

- Outwardly rotate both arms.

- Keep the standing leg strong.
- Push the big toe into the ground.
- Connect the fingertips of the top arm and the back leg.

PRO TIP

Embody those ideas of alignment, practice them in regular yoga classes before applying them
to your Inside Flow classes so that you don’t have to think about them anymore in your Inside
Flow.

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Flow 3 with Janine
“Fighting For” by Lyra Blue
CHAPTER VI
“Fighting For” with Janine

1. BUILD-UP SEQUENCE
How does Janine build up the sequence?

Which asanas does Janine use?

2. BREAKDOWN
Note the most important aspects Janine points out.

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3. STORYTELLING
How does Janine’s story relate to the song of her Inside Flow?

4. FLOW
How is the energy of the song and how does this reflect her story?

What are the peak asanas and where in the song are they placed?

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How to Teach
CHAPTER VII
How to Teach

1. STRUCTURE OF AN INSIDE FLOW CLASS

Teaching Inside Flow is spreading love. This structure helps you to transmit this
feeling properly in your class. It doesn’t matter whether you have 60, 75 or 90 minutes.
This structure can be applied in any case.

1.1. SEQUENCING

- This part makes up the first 50% of the Inside Flow class.

- It’s the most complicated part of teaching that requires thorough and solid

preparation.

- Free your mind of the traditional way of yoga teaching, i.e. you don’t need to

start your class with Savasana, meditation or Pranayama.

- Start with easy movements from your sequence and do more difficult asanas

later in the class.

Note: By the end of this part, everybody should know the order of the
asanas and how to do them.

1.2. PLAY THE SONG

- Play the song for the first time so that it’s a surprise.

- Let everyone follow the whole sequence and see how it matches the music.

- Go through 1 or 2 repetitions.

1.3. STORYTELLING

- Take a break of 3 minutes to tell the story behind your flow.

- It’s an integral part of an Inside Flow class but emotionally the most difficult.

- Incorporates EQ (Emotional Quotient) into your class.

Note: Do not use more than 3 minutes to avoid that your students forget
the sequence and their muscles get cold.

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PRO TIP

The aim of your storytelling is to touch your students’ hearts and inspire them so that they can
pour their emotions and feelings into the Inside Flow. That’s why you should be brave, open and
authentic when you tell your story.

EXCURSUS: MIRROR NEURONS

As human beings, we have something called mirror neurons in our brains. They try to imitate
what we see and hear. This is exactly what happens when you see someone yawning and feel
the urge to yawn as well. Or when someone smiles at you and you want to smile back.
The same applies to emotions: The best way to open the hearts of your students is to open your
own heart. This activates your students’ mirror neurons and is the key to reaching their hearts.
Therefore, you should tell your own story instead of just some “fairy tale”.

1.4. DEDICATION + REPITITIONS

- Encourage your students to dedicate their practice to someone.

- Repeat the whole sequence at least three times with the music.

- Very important: Don’t lead through the last 1 or 2 repetitions.

PRO TIP

Trust your students that they know the sequence. Even if they think they don’t know it, but as
soon as the music plays, the music will lead them. Let the music lead their hearts and bodies.
This is the moment where the magic happens, where your students will get goosebumps.

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1.5. ENDING THE CLASS

- Ending depends on the energy of the song and the energy of the class.

- Free yourself of traditional yoga teaching.

- Different options:

- Savasana (but not necessarily)

- Short meditation

- Observing the breath, feeling the heartbeat

- Say something about the song and give something to your students

- Even a high-five can work

PRO TIP

Although the way of structuring the class may be different from traditional yoga, the goal is the
same: You want to reach your students through physical movement and breathing so that they
can feel their hearts beating.

2. LOOPING
- Teach your students how to do the flow, i.e. movements in the correct order.

- Approx. first 50% of the class

2.1. SPLIT THE SEQUENCE INTO 3-4 PARTS

- e.g. verse, chorus, and bridge

Note: This may not always that obvious, so it’s worth taking some time to
look at the sequence and decide which parts you want to teach in one
section.

2.2. CREATE LOOPS FOR EACH SECTION

Each section should turn into a small infinity loop that you can practice over and over

again without having to take a break, e.g. 8 asanas in one section.

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2.3. ADD-ON (LOOPING TECHNIQUE 1)

- Build up your asanas slowly bit by bit.

- Teach asanas 1-4 in a loop.

- Repeat that loop 2-3 times.

- Add asanas 5 and 6 to make the loop a little bit longer.

- Add asanas 7 and 8 to have the full loop.

With this method, you slowly build up the sequence layer by layer so that your
students have the chance to get to know each movement. This is a great way to teach
movements your students may not have done before.

2.4. CUTTING (LOOPING TECHNIQUE 2)

- Cut the section into small pieces, e.g. a section of 8 asanas into 2 blocks of 4.

- Teach the first 4 asanas, repeating it a few times.

- Teach the second block, also repeating it a few times.

- Put the two blocks together to complete the section.

- Depending on the length of the section, you can split it up into more blocks,

maybe 3 or 4.

Note: You can mix up the methods. You don’t have to use the same method
for every section.

2.5. CONNECTING ASANAS

- Turn the sections into loops, i.e. adding in a few small asanas to create an

infinite flow of movement (connecting asanas).

- Don’t use too flashy asanas because your students will miss it when it doesn’t

come up in the final sequence, e.g. Chaturanga, Downward-Facing Dog,

Standing Split, Warrior 1.

- Use asanas that blend in and make the sequence nice and smooth.

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2.6. ORDER

Think about in which order you want to teach the sections. The easiest version (1-2-3)
may be a bit boring and too predictable. You have different options here.

Option 1: Put the most complex part first, because your students are usual fresh at the
beginning of the class and ready to take on new information.

Option 2: Look at the type of asanas you want to teach. If you have an asana that is
more advanced or requires activation of certain muscles, it may make sense to
introduce it a little bit later in the class. For example, you don’t want to do a split right
at the beginning of your yoga class before people have even warmed up

2.7. CONNECTING THE LOOPS

- How can you move from one section into the next one without a break?

- Finish the final loop of one section in a way that enables you to connect it to

the next loop without any interruption.

- Remember to think about inhaling and exhaling, expansion and contraction

since this determines the whole concept of your class and something you

need to think about when you create your loops.

PRO TIP

This is the part where you can become creative. But it’s also the most complicated part. You
need to do this planning part before class. It takes time to create the sequence and think about
splitting the sequence up, creating your loops and finally bringing all together in a way that
makes sense for your students. However, the more experience you get, the easier it will become.

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2.8. BREAKS

You can take breaks throughout the class to explain things that are more complex
and difficult to teach or explain while moving with the beat of the music.

However, don’t take a break too early. Give your students time to get into the flow by
practicing the loops so that they can establish the flow-like state of mind. The
recommended timing for the first break is after 15-20 minutes. Also, you don’t want to
do more than 3 breaks in order to not disturb the flow.

PRO TIP

Save the breaks for things you really need them for. Use them to explain, motivate, or get your
students back on board if they’re confused.

3. SHIFTING ENGERGY

As a yoga teacher, you’re an energy shifter. You shift the energy in your classroom.
This means, while you’re responsible for the energy in your class, you also have the
possibility to shape the energy.

There are many factors that can shape the energy in a yoga class such as color, lights,
temperature, cleanliness, furniture, people, smell, noise, vision etc. In an Inside Flow
class, there are many factors that you can control, in particular:

1 . PEOPLE

Always think about how you act and react since you affect your students with:

- your personality

- how you speak and communicate

- your tone of voice

- words and body language.

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2 . MUSIC

This is a powerful tool to control the mood in the room.

- Before the class, play music that transmits a mood similar to the song of your

Inside Flow.

- Use your playlist to build up to the song of your Inside Flow.

- Turn up the volume when playing your Inside Flow song to amplify the energy.

PRO TIP

If you teach a really powerful song, don’t play slow and romantic music before the class. On the
other hand, if your playlist is more powerful than your song, your song won’t be the peak of your
flow. If you’ve chosen a slow and sad song, make sure your playlist slows down.

3 . CUEING

This is a very important but also very difficult aspect of Inside Flow.

- Stay focused and be precise with your cueing throughout the whole class.

- You need to indicate the next movement before it starts, i.e., if the movement

starts at 1 and 5 of your 8-count, you need to announce the relevant movement

at 7 (previous count) and 3. As a rule of thumb, your command should end at 4

and 8 so that your students have time to react to your leading.

PRO TIP

To be able to cue properly, you always have to know what’s coming and you always have to be in
time. In a regular yoga class, you always have the opportunity to pause in case you forgot what’s
next. In an Inside Flow class, there’s no such opportunity. You have to stay focused all the time.

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4. EXERCISE
Create playlists of 10-12 songs with different speeds.
a) Slow: 50-65 bpm

b) Moderate: 65-80 bpm

c) Fast: 80-95 bpm

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How to Create an
Inside Flow
CHAPTER VIII
How to Create an Inside Flow

1. HOW TO CREATE AN INSIDE FLOW

1. Choose a song with a message that speaks to you.

2. Analyze the song.

- Count the beats (bpm = beats per minute).

- Segment the song into its different parts: (intro), verse, chorus, bridge, (outro)

etc.

- Break down the structure of the song into smaller sequences, i.e. 2 counts of 8.

3. Feel the lyrics and the meaning.

- What does the artist try to say to you?

- What message do you want to convey?

- How can you reflect the message of the song with the movement?

4. Choose signatures = peak asanas.

5. Choose asanas that work well with your signature asanas and the song.

6. Match meaning and movement, e.g. when the lyrics say, “higher and higher”, you
could move into a higher position, e.g. from kneeling to standing.

7. Make adjustments until you feel your Inside Flow conveys the message you want to
convey.

PRO TIP

Find a song, listen to the song again and again to figure out the structure and then feel which
message the song wants to transmit. Make up your mind about the asanas you want to
incorporate into the flow. Start with the peak asanas and build up the rest from there.

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2. EXERCISES
1. Think about the message of your favorite song. How’s the energy of the song? Is
it powerful or rather slow? What message do you want to transmit?

2. Write down your story, i.e. the story you connect with the song. Think about how
you could tell it to your students so that they can relate.

3. Choose 2-4 peak poses that support your message. Find asanas that work well
together with your peak asanas.

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1. BUILD-UP SEQUENCE

How does Young Ho build up the sequence?

Which asanas does Young Ho use?

2. BREAKDOWN
Note the most important aspects Young Ho points out.

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3. STORYTELLING
How does Young Ho’s story relate to the song of his Inside Flow?

4. FLOW
How is the energy of the song and how does this reflect his story?

What are the peak asanas and where in the song are they placed?

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1. GENERAL RULES

1. HAVE A GOOD SOUND SYSTEM

In order to be able to teach a proper Inside Flow class, you need a proper sound
system. Don’t even think about leading a class with a bad audio system. Remember
that the volume of the music delivers the energy. You want to fill the room with the
energy of the music. This won’t work with small and lousy speakers.

You may also want to use a microphone because it’s important that your students can
clearly hear and understand your cues.

2. ONLY TEACH OFFICIALLY APPROVED INSIDE FLOWS

In order to maintain the quality of your class, only teach officially approved Inside
Flows. With this training, you get 4 Inside Flows you can teach. You can also use the
other Inside Flows on TINT Yoga as well as Flows you learn in official offline trainings
and workshops.

3. DON’T PUBLISH FULL INSIDE FLOWS

Never publish the whole sequence of an Inside Flow on social media or other online
platforms. This is to protect and respect the Inside Flow community.

However, you’re encouraged to publish short sequences of around 20 seconds to

promote Inside Flow and your classes.

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2. START YOUR CAREER

After this online training, you’re allowed to officially teach Inside Flow. Sign up at
insideflow.yoga as Inside Flow teacher so that you can download the Inside Flow logo
and use it.

If you find that Inside Flow is something for you, you can continue your education and
become a Junior Inside Flow Teacher, a Senior Inside Flow Teacher and even a
Professional Inside Flow Teacher. You’ll then get invited to Inside Flow festivals and
conferences and can also lead official Inside Flow trainings.

Be aware that, as soon as you start teaching Inside Flow, you’ll get both a lot of haters
and a lot of lovers. You’ll polarize your scene. But always remember that there is no
bad publicity. Even when haters gossip about your class, this is a good sign and helps
you get attention. They’re actually promoting your class.

Focus your energy on people who really love Inside Flow. This way, you’ll not only be
successful, but also happy. You’ll notice that you can build your own community in a
very short period of time. Inside Flow can be your unique selling point in your area.

Being an Inside Flow teacher is a very fulfilling and satisfying job. Remember that
you’re not alone. Use, for example, the hashtag #insideflow and you’ll see that there
are thousands of Inside Flow teacher out there in the world. Especially in times of
social media, it’s very easy to connect.

Share your knowledge and your experiences and you’ll get great and helpful feedback
from other teachers.

Be part of the family!

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3. YOUR EXAM

Even though this is an online teacher training course, we need to make sure that you
understood the basic alignment and the basic ideas of Inside Flow. Only then, we
can certify you to teach Inside Flow.

In the first part of your exam, you need to answer questions about the basic
principles behind Inside Flow to proof that you’re able to deliver them to your
students.

For the second part, pick one of the 4 Flows of this training program and submit a
video showing how you lead that Flow with the music.

This is the minimum requirement, which must also be fulfilled in offline trainings.

Once you’ve passed the exam, you’ll get an official certificate signed by Young Ho Kim
and can start your career as an Inside Flow teacher. However, the certificate only
qualifies you to teach regular Inside Flow Yoga classes (no workshops or trainings
etc.) and the 4 Inside Flows included in this program. You can learn more Inside
Flows on TINT Yoga or in offline workshops.

Good luck!

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4. FINAL THOUGHTS FROM YOUNG HO

Inside Flow is a unique system with a logical structure to understand. Nevertheless,

your mission is to find your own color of Inside Flow with your own music and filled
with your own stories.

Through music, we can acknowledge that we’re all connected. This journey will never
end. I welcome you to flow with us and enjoy the journey.

In order to keep Inside Flow alive and flourish the system, I’ll plan – online and offline –
exciting projects, events and contents to support the global Inside Flow community.

With this extensive online teacher training, I share with you my experience and
knowledge. I highly appreciate your time and energy.

And remember: We just started. Inside Flow has evolved so much over the last 12
years. And I can’t wait to create the next 10 years with you.

See you on the mat!

This program is a cooperation of Inside Flow and TINT Academy.

Made with in Frankfurt.

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