Kettlebell Iron Yoga: A 4 Hour Intensive Workshop for the Modern Practitioner

Join Coach Darius Gilbert at Branches of Yoga and learn how to use the kettlebell as a mobility tool—not just a weight—to unlock deeper range of motion, build intelligent stability, and transform your Yoga practice.

Early Bird Pricing: $149 (first 8 spots)

Standard Investment: $179

At the Door: $199 (if space remains)

Dates: May 30th (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
May 31st (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Space strictly limited to 10 participants for individualized attention.

Have You Ever Wondered...

· How to build true shoulder stability, not just flexibility?

· Why some yoga transitions feel unstable or inaccessible?

· What it would feel like to move with more control, power, and ease?

· How to safely add intelligent resistance to your yoga practice?

If any of these resonate, this workshop is for you.

The Philosophy

This is not a "Kettlebell workout." This is not a typical yoga class.This is a movement laboratory.We use the Kettlebell not for maximal strength, but as a mobility tool—its unique shape and weight creating traction, improving joint articulation, building stability, and deepening body awareness in ways bodyweight practice alone cannot. You will learn to move with the bell, not just lift it.

What Makes This Workshop Different?

This isn't a typical workshop where you watch, then try. Here, you'll understand why before you move. Instead of generic cues, you'll receive individualized attention in a small group of just 15 people. You won't practice isolated exercises—you'll learn integrated yoga + kettlebell sequences. And while most workshops leave you with only memories, you'll leave with a 15-minute personal practice plus a digital handbook and video library for ongoing support.

The Curriculum: What You'll Learn

Module 1: Foundation & Integration (Hour 1)The "Why" and "The How"· Safety First: Joint health, neutral spine, breathing under load, picking up/putting down bells correctly· The Kettlebell as a Tool: Understanding the unique properties of the bell· Fundamental Holds & Carries: Rack position, Farmer's Carry, Suitcase Carry· Integration: Slow vinyasa flow with light bells in standing postures.

Module 1: Foundation & Integration (Hour 1)

The "Why" and "The How"

· Safety First: Joint health, neutral spine, breathing under load, picking up/putting down bells correctly

· The Kettlebell as a Tool: Understanding the unique properties of the bell

· Fundamental Holds & Carries: Rack position, Farmer's Carry, Suitcase Carry

· Integration: Slow vinyasa flow with light bells in standing postures

Module 2: Upper Body & Spine (Hour 2)

Opening the Canopy—Shoulders, Thoracic Spine, and Core

Exercise 1: The Arm Bar

The ultimate shoulder stability and thoracic mobility drill

What it teaches: Active shoulder packing, thoracic rotation control, hip flexor release

Yoga Analog: Revolved Crescent Lunge with Eagle Arms

You'll learn: The 3-step progression from floor to full expression

Exercise 2: The Windmill

Lateral strength meets hamstring mobility

What it teaches: Hip hinge patterning, oblique engagement, overhead stability

Yoga Analog: Revolved Triangle Pose

You'll learn: How to find depth without compromising the spine

Exercise 3: The Halo

360-degree shoulder intelligence

What it teaches: Circumduction range, thoracic tracking, core bracing

Yoga Analog: Dynamic Cow Face Arms with Torso Circles

You'll learn: The "tight circle" cue that protects the cervical spine

Module 3: Lower Body & Hips (Hour 3)

Rooting Down—Hips, Hamstrings, and Single-Leg Stability

Exercise 4: The Prying Goblet Squat

Your deepest, most controlled squat ever

What it teaches: Ankle mobility, hip opening, pelvic floor awareness, upright posture

Yoga Analog: Malasana with Elbow-to-Knee Prying

You'll learn: The "prying" technique that creates space from within

Exercise 5: Single-Leg Work (Hip Matrix & RDL & Lunge Variations)

Building the foundation for stable movement

What it teaches: Hip flexion/extension, hamstring awareness, balance under load

Yoga Analog: Split-stance work connecting to Runner's Lunge

You'll learn: How to stabilize through the standing leg while the other leg moves

Module 4: Integration & Flow (Hour 4)

Weaving the Threads—Creating Intelligent Sequences

· The Mobility Flow: A 10-minute repeatable sequence combining all 5 exercises

· Partner Drills: Using a partner for feedback and deeper exploration

· Cool-Down & Restorative: Long-held yoga poses to integrate the work

· Q&A: Your questions answered

Your Take-Home Toolkit

When you leave, you'll have:

📘 Comprehensive Digital Handbook

· Detailed breakdown of all 5 exercises

· Cueing guides and common corrections

· Sample sequences for home practice

🎥 Video Library Access (30 Days)

· Private YouTube playlist of all key drills

· Yoga analogs for each exercise

· The complete 10-minute Mobility Flow

🗓️ Your Personal 15-Minute Daily Routine

· A simple, effective sequence you can do anywhere

· No equipment? No problem—bodyweight options included

✅ Certificate of Attendance

· 4 continuing education hours (applicable to Yoga Alliance)

This Workshop Is Perfect For:

Yoga Teachers

Add intelligent tools to your teaching toolkit. Learn safe progressions, understand load mechanics, and offer your students something truly unique. This is marketable differentiation.

Dedicated Yoga Practitioners

Take your personal practice to a new level. Understand your body's movement patterns more deeply. Build strength that supports your flexibility, not fights it.

Fitness Enthusiasts

Learn how yoga principles can transform your kettlebell work. Move from "lifting weights" to "moving with intelligence." Prevent injury by building true mobility.

Absolute Beginners to Kettlebell?

Yes, you're welcome. No prior kettlebell experience required. We start from the very beginning. You only need basic yoga familiarity (1+ years recommended).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to be strong or fit to attend?

A: No. This workshop is about mobility and intelligent movement, not maximal strength. We use very light bells (4kg-12kg) and focus on form. If you can move through a basic yoga class comfortably, you're ready.

Q: What if I have an injury?

A: Please email us before registering to discuss. Some injuries may be fine with modifications; others may require clearance from your healthcare provider. We want you safe.

Q: What should I bring?

A: Yourself, comfortable workout clothing, a water bottle, and an open mind. We provide all equipment—mats, blocks, straps, and kettlebells in various weights.

Q: How many people will be there?

A: Maximum 15. This ensures each person receives individualized attention and corrections.

Q: I'm a teacher. Will this count toward continuing education?

A: Yes. You'll receive a Certificate of Attendance for 4 hours, applicable to Yoga Alliance (check with your specific registry).

Q: What's your refund policy?

A: Full refund up to 14 days before the workshop. Within 14 days, credit toward a future workshop (transferable). No refunds day-of, but you may transfer your spot to a friend.

Q: I've never touched a kettlebell. Is that okay?

A: Absolutely. We start from absolute fundamentals. You'll be guided step by step.

Q: I'm a kettlebell athlete. Will this be too basic?

A: This workshop is about mobility and integration, not strength or sport performance. If you're curious how yoga principles can deepen your kettlebell practice, you'll find immense value. If you're looking for a heavy lifting session, this isn't it.

Coach Darius Gilbert

DSP Founder and owner Darius Gilbert is a national figure on the exercise science and personal training circuit. He is recognized nationally as one of the pre-eminent masters of kettlebells and regularly provides certifications and seminars that are popular amongst doctors and other medical professionals.

The efficacy of his programs for attaining peak-performance as well as rehabilitation is strong and sought after by those looking for more than can be found in typical fitness or sport skill training centers.

Dr. Lauren Green

Lauren Green DCN, RDN, LDN is a registered dietitian who holds a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition degree from Rutgers University. She also takes a special interest in sports performance being a natural figure pro, powerlifter and RKC kettlebell instructor. Her professional and personal passion is to merge the areas of nutrition and exercise with other areas of health for a holistic approach to health and wellness for herself and those she works with. She is also a mother of four and along with her husband runs a small family farm which reminds them that efficiency is key!