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Come be strong if your way is of this world, in the order of nature the weak are trampled on.

Learn the most ancient of physical arts.

Pahlavani, Persian Yoga, is the world’s oldest martial arts conditioning system. It has been used by knights and warriors from a bygone era and by past and present Olympic and world champion wrestlers.

Here at Persian Yoga academy, we offer flexible training options, from workshops (online and in person), and one on one coaching sessions to group events.

Free Persian Yoga email course

Sign up to our free email course to get free instructional videos on the fundamental techniques and exercises with Persian Meel and Shena pushup-boards as well as the instructions and templates for making your own Persian Meel and Shena board.

Persian Yoga self study courses

Enroll in our online self study course to learn the fundamental techniques and exercises with the Persian Meel, Shena and Sang with the authentic and traditional curriculum of Pahlavani (Persian Yoga) martial-arts conditioning system as taught in the Zurkhaneh (house of strength) at your convenience.

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Persian Yoga personal coaching

Fast track your learning experience with one on one in person and online coaching sessions tailored to target your specific needs. Coaching can encompass the complete range of Persian Yoga skills or just focusing on distinct disciplines like the Shena, Meel, Sang or Kabbadeh facilitating your adoption of these arts in the safest and fastest possible way.

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Persian Yoga Workshops

Attend in person to experience ancient Persian warrior training and master the art of Pahlavani (Persian Yoga). Check out when and where we’re holding workshops and classes.

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Pahlavani, or Persian Yoga, is a martial arts strength conditioning system used by some of the best wrestlers that ever lived, including Jahan Pahlavan Takhti, The Iron Sheik, Antonio Inoki, Karl Gotch and Pahlavan Hassan Yazadani to name a few.

FAQ

Where should I start?

Our online courses and instructional manuals and videos are highly recommended and can help your self learning journey. We also have a free email course to get you started with the basics.

Our Workshops and Coaching sessions provide an accelerated learning journey, tailored to your individual needs, to facilitate and fast-track your learning experience. Choose between face-to-face or online video meetings for a personalized experience.

What do I need to get started?

You will at least need a Shena and a pair of Meel. If you wish to learn the Sang (optional) you will need that too. We also highly recommend the Fundamentals video course and instructional manual.

Why do I need you to teach me?

I’m not self-taught, nor did I learn from YouTube. Over the past decade, I have dedicated myself to learning these arts from the greatest masters in the oldest Zurkhaneh (temples) all across Iran. Combining ancient wisdom with my scientific knowledge of the human body, movement, Chiropractic, and my 20+ years of experience as a martial arts and yoga coach, I have distilled this knowledge. With my guidance, you can avoid pitfalls and more readily reap the benefits of practicing Persian Yoga.

What is the difference between workshops and coaching?

The workshops will teach you the systematic practice of Persian Yoga. Package of sessions.

The coaching sessions focus on finetuning and honing your skills or teaching you new ones. Single sessions.

How does online workshops work?

The online workshops provide personalized one-on-one coaching via video chat. In these sessions, I will demonstrate, discuss, assess, and offer feedback on your practice. Each session lasts approximately one hour, and the program extends over six weeks to ensure comprehensive learning and give you ample time to practice your new skills before progressing.

Do you have a teacher certification process?

The workshops include an optional assessment component at no extra cost. This assessment comprises a written and a physical test to verify your understanding of safety aspects and main concepts, as well as your ability to reproduce and demonstrate the techniques and skills. If you wish to teach the arts, passing the assessment is required.

Dr Kashi Azad – Persian Yoga founder

Watch a demonstration and presentation on the seven physical arts of Pahlavani.

Learn the traditional and systematic use of the Sang (shields), Shena (push-up board), Meel (mace clubs), and the Kabbadeh (steel bow) as taught in the Zurkhaneh (house of strength) with a clear and concise curriculum integrating ancient traditional wisdom with modern understanding of biomechanics, kinesiology and exercise science designed to maximise your benefit to time ratio taught by Dr Kashi Azad (chiropractor) trained at the national Olympic academy of Iran and in Iran’s oldest Zurkhaneh, with over 500 years of history, in the lineage of the most renowned Morsheds (masters) and Pahlavans (champions) of Pahlavani (persian Yoga).

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Persian Yoga is a true warrior training that enhances functional strength. It is especially powerful in training and injury proofing shoulders and hips; and is an easily adaptable method of superior coordination and neuromuscular conditioning!

Mr Jaehyun Rhee
Physiotherapist

Learning Persian Yoga has been one of the most meaningful and enriching things I’ve ever done as a movement practitioner. There is nothing like this training anywhere on the planet, it creates strength and resilience in a way that truly increases your quality of life.

Mr Armenak Chobanian
Fitness Trainer

As a personal trainer, strength coach and sports therapist I have to say having completed the Persian Yoga Fundamentals program has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my career.

Mr Michael Healy
Historian and fitness coach