Certification

Learn and teach the world’s oldest martial-arts conditioning system. Time-tested. Battlefield-proven.

Pahlavani will forever change your approach to strength

Pahlavani is a comprehensive martial-arts conditioning system, has evolved over countless generations.

Through the sequential and systematic practice of Pahlavani, as it has been transmitted across history by esteemed masters, a remarkable potential for strength is awakened and unleashed, surpassing mere physical capabilities.

Builds functional strength for real-world performance
Strengthens grip, core, hips, and shoulders
Cultivates movement meditation and warrior-like awareness
Helps you stay pain- and injury-free
Offers a proven, time-efficient system, saving you time and money
Provides lifelong, sustainable strength that adapts to you

Pahlavani embraces many forms of physical conditioning for any person wanting a more functional and durable physique. I have found the benefits to be far more than I could have imagined.

Dr David Oxenham

Doctor of Chiropractic

This is a superb program. Well taught, and worth every minute! This really is an incredible aspect to the whole range of integrated health and fitness that Pahlavani is.

Dr David Mcintosh

Doctor of Medicine

It is easily the most challenging practice. 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.

Dr Andrew Lock

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Become a Certified Pahlavani Instructor

Master the ancient art of Persian Yoga (Pahlavani) with a comprehensive certification program based on the authentic curriculum of the world’s oldest Zurkhaneh (House of Strength) in Iran. With a 700-year legacy and 500 years of continuous teaching, this system has shaped warriors and athletes for centuries.

Taught by a native practitioner, experienced teacher, and Doctor of Chiropractic with over 20 years of expertise in fitness and martial arts, this program provides:

Authentic Training – Learn traditional techniques, exercises, and conditioning methods
Structured Curriculum – Master Pahlavani fundamentals, variations, and progressions
Clear and Concise – Learn through clear, easy-to-follow modules taught by an expert practitioner
Certification and Recognition – Gain credibility as a qualified Persian Yoga instructor

Prerequisites

• Own Meel and Shena is required for the online certification
• Meel and Shena are provided for the in-person certification
• No prior experience needed, but you should be comfortable with push-ups

What you’ll learn?

• Principals of Pahlavani
• Fundamental techniques and progressions/regressions with the Shena
• Level 1 postures with the Shena
• Fundamental techniques and progressions/regressions with the Meel
• Level 1 exercises and variations with the Meel
• Level 1 Narmesh – dynamic flexibility exercises
• Level 1 Pazadan – cardio aerobic exercises
•The correct way to perform each exercise and variation, including how to cue and correct others
• The purpose and function of each exercise, along with the bio-mechanical processes involved
• Safety aspects and injury prevention considerations
• How to introduce beginners to the Pahlavani
• How to assess clients’ readiness for Pahlavani, and regress and progress the movements as needed
• How to design, format and introduce individual and group exercise programs and classe

What you’ll get?

• Pre-packaged exercise programs and routines with clear progressions suitable for all your clients

• Illustrated course manual
• Certificate of competency to teach – Issued to all who complete the workshop assessment component
• Pahlavani affiliation
• Gain access to special affiliates only discounts on our inventory

Programme

In-person program – Ca. 8 hours single day session
Online program – 6 x 55 min weekly sessions
• Introduction to Pahlavani & Circular Strength Training
• Fundamentals of Meel – mace clubs with progressions and regressions
• Fundamentals of Shena – pushup board with progressions and regressions
• Introduction to Sang – shields
• Group exercise session – Ca. 45 min (followed by 15 min break)
• Revision of Meel & Shena
• Variations with Meel – 12 exercises & variations
• Variations with Shena – 15 exercises & variations
• Fundamentals of Narmesh – dynamic flexibility conditioning in Pahlavani
• Fundamentals of Pazadan – cardio aerobic conditioning
• Revision of safety, fundamentals and key concepts

Join the world’s oldest martial-arts conditioning tradition and a brotherhood of strength that spans centuries. Elevate your practice and begin your Pahlavani journey today.

Dr. Kashi's course in the fundamentals of Pahlavani has been a game changer for me. As a Martial Artist in both striking and grappling, I was intrigued to add a traditional and ancient form of martial training into my repertoire. Since following the course routinely in my training regime, I have noticed significant improvements in strength, conditioning, and mobility.

It was very important for me to find someone who comes from the culture and background of the Persian training, and I couldn’t have found a better teacher. Kashi is incredibly knowledgeable and very keen on understanding context, creating real strength, as well as keeping safety a number one priority.

The Pahlavani fundamentals course was one of the most meaningful and enriching things I’ve ever done as a movement practitioner.

The Fundamentals online workshop was great for learning the basics of Pahlavani! Kashi was very concise in his instruction which helped me to greatly improve my form and overall practice in a safe progression. The instruction also included a lot of information on the history and culture of Pahlavani which was a great way for me to connect more with my Persian heritage. This was my first online workshop and with how well it went I am very much looking forward to taking the other workshops as I progress through my practice!

Unlike some more modern training methods, Pahlavani targets muscle groups and rotational strength directly beneficial to martial arts training. I highly recommend it to other martial artists. More so even, the practice of Pahlavani is just enjoyable and beneficial for its own sake. I look forward to making more progress with my practice to heavier Meels and adding the Sang. Dr. Kashi's instructions in the course are very clear and very concise with a helpful progression chart. 5/5, would do again.

Great course! Support the people who keep this ancient practice alive. Seek them out, lift them up. Kashi is the man.

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Certification

Pahlavani will forever change your approach to strength

Become a Certified Pahlavani Instructor

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