Welcome to your Yoga Alliance COVID-19 Resource Site
In continued efforts to support our membership and the broader yoga community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed this site to collect and share updates relating to news, events, tools and resources, and other relevant and timely information. Please visit frequently as information will be updated daily.
Understand Legislative Relief
The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act legislation was recently signed into law in the United States. To make the CARES Act and other recent emergency legislation and initiatives more manageable for yoga professionals—school and studio owners, teachers, and other employees—we have created briefs that explain their important provisions…
COVID-19 Emergency Relief
The Yoga Alliance Foundation Emergency Relief Fund was established to support those throughout the yoga community who are hardest hit by COVID-19. The Fund is a global resource available to yoga professionals worldwide. Learn more about how to apply for support, as well as donate to the Fund that was created to help uplift those whose work enhances the wellbeing of others worldwide.
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Maria Broom joins our Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering designed to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social distancing.May 26, 2020Sangha -
This four-part CE workshop series explores the second chapter of the Yoga Sutras (the first four steps to Prajna, or discernment, as delineated in the Yoga Sutra 2.27). Participants will chant, learn,...May 26, 2020CE Workshop -
This CE workshop educates viewers on the definition of stress, why humans experience it, and the effects that it has on the body. In addition, hear about how yoga can help relieve chronic stress.May 26, 2020CE Workshop -
Learn about the complexities of the immune system and how it functions, how psychological factors impact it, and how research supports a rationale for yoga interventions.May 21, 2020CE Workshop -
Francisco Morales-Bermudez (E-RYT 500, YACEP) and Salim Rollins (E-RYT 200) join Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer (E-RYT 500, YACEP) in this online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social distancing.May 22, 2020Sangha -
Join Yoga Alliance’s Chair of the Board Kerry Maiorca (E-RYT 500, YACEP) for this panel discussion on practical tips for safely re-opening businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The panel features industry thought leaders from various industries including insurance,...May 21, 2020Panel Discussion -
Yoga Alliance leadership answers community questions and shares updated resources and safety precautions being taken to promote healthy, safe, and accessible yoga during this uncertain time in global history.May 20, 2020Office Hours -
This two-part workshop explores how to take your in-person training to the virtual space. Learn how to engage with students in ways that allow them to learn effectively while maintaining and upholding...May 20, 2020CE Workshop -
The Upanishads are a beautiful collection of writings that expound the Vedas, ultimately revealing new aspects to yoga. This four-week series is designed to help attendees work through some of the Upa...May 19, 2020CE Workshop -
Learn about the complexities of the immune system and how it functions, how psychological factors impact it, and how research supports a rationale for yoga interventions.May 19, 2020CE Workshop -
This four-part CE workshop series explores the second chapter of the Yoga Sutras (the first four steps to Prajna, or discernment, as delineated in the Yoga Sutra 2.27). Participants will chant, learn,...May 19, 2020CE Workshop
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Angela Dharma Fears joins our Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering designed to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social distancing.May 18, 2020Sangha -
Nada Yoga nutzt äußere Klänge, um die Wahrnehmung zu verfeinern und den Geist nach innen zu locken, um die inneren Klänge (Anahata Kläge) wahrzunehmen. In diesem Workshop wirst du die philosophischen ...May 18, 2020CE Workshop -
In this workshop, presenters discuss the climate of yoga in relationship to COVID-19. Learn more about how the pandemic is exposing and impacting the inequities within the yoga community and considera...May 14, 2020CE Workshop -
Dr. Roopa Bala Singh, Esq. (RYT 200) joins our Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering designed to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during ...May 15, 2020Sangha -
This conversation addresses the psychological components of asthma and how yoga can intervene and benefit those living with this respiratory condition. It will also cover the postural, breathing, and ...May 14, 2020CE Workshop -
This two-part workshop explores how to take your in-person training to the virtual space. Learn how to engage with students in ways that allow them to learn effectively while maintaining and upholding...May 13, 2020CE Workshop
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Yoga Alliance leadership answers community questions and shares updated resources and safety precautions being taken to promote healthy, safe, and accessible yoga during this uncertain time in global history.May 13, 2020Office Hours -
The Upanishads are a beautiful collection of writings that expound the Vedas, ultimately revealing new aspects to yoga. This four-week series is designed to help attendees work through some of the Upa...May 13, 2020CE Workshop
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Join Marisa Righi and Jack Marsh as they share experience teaching mindfulness to social workers who operate in high-stress work environments. Walk away from this workshop with simple wellness and goa...May 12, 2020CE Workshop -
This conversation addresses the psychological components of asthma and how yoga can intervene and benefit those living with this respiratory condition. It will also cover the postural, breathing, and ...May 12, 2020CE Workshop -
The Upanishads are a beautiful collection of writings that expound the Vedas, ultimately revealing new aspects to yoga. This four-week series is designed to help attendees work through some of the Upa...May 6, 2020CE Workshop
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Satta K. Jallah joins Yoga Alliance’s Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer (E-RYT 500, YACEP) in this online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social distancing.May 11, 2020Sangha -
Yoga Alliance’s Director of Member Relations Dani Hayes (RYT-500) and Marcel Anders-Hoepgen (E-RYT 500, YACEP) discuss online teaching best practices, membership renewal extensions, and the Yoga Alliance virtual learning temporary provision in this Germany Yoga Alliance Regional Call event.May 11, 2020Regional Conversations -
Las crisis brindan a líderes la oportunidad de elevarse de lo ordinario a lo extraordinario. ¿Por qué? Debido a que estas nuevas circunstancias lo obligan a uno a eliminar las distracciones y establec...May 7, 2020CE Workshop -
Dr. Gail Parker joins our Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering designed to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social d...May 8, 2020Sangha -
Las crisis brindan a líderes la oportunidad de elevarse de lo ordinario a lo extraordinario. ¿Por qué? Debido a que estas nuevas circunstancias lo obligan a uno a eliminar las distracciones y establec...May 7, 2020CE Workshop
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Schools have often faced challenges in implementing yoga for their students. Here, learn about the little research done on this topic and the ways in which children can benefit from this practice.May 7, 2020CE Workshop -
Practicing self-care is extremely important for yoga teachers, especially given society's natural pivot into distance learning. This workshop describes how self-care directly results in authenticity, ...May 6, 2020CE Workshop -
Crisis gives leaders the chance to step up from ordinary to extraordinary. Why? Because it forces one to eliminate distractions, establish focus towards a common goal, and render failure as “not an op...May 5, 2020CE Workshop
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Schools have often faced challenges in implementing yoga for their students. Here, learn about the little research done on this topic and the ways in which children can benefit from this practice.May 5, 2020CE Workshop -
Abigail Jefferson joins our Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering designed to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social...May 1, 2020Sangha -
Susanna Barkataki joins Yoga Alliance’s Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of soc...May 1, 2020Sangha -
Dive into the aspects of yoga that improve normal respiratory functioning, namely, pranayama (breath control). This video also describes the wide-reaching, scientifically-proven benefits of both short...Apr 30, 2020CE Workshop -
Presenter Satoko Horie of the Tokyo-based studio YogaJaya covers the dos and don’ts of educating yoga teacher trainees online. This workshop highlights how online learning can support various students...Apr 30, 2020CE Workshop -
Join Ava Taylor and special guests in this workshop dedicated to your professional needs in an unprecedented marketplace. Here, you will glean information on how to manage your leases and landlords, i...Apr 29, 2020CE Workshop -
The Upanishads are a beautiful collection of writings that expound the Vedas, ultimately revealing new aspects to yoga. This four-week series is designed to help attendees work through some of the Upa...Apr 29, 2020CE Workshop -
Dive into the aspects of yoga that improve normal respiratory functioning, namely, pranayama (breath control). This video also describes the wide-reaching, scientifically-proven benefits of both short...Apr 28, 2020CE Workshop
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This workshop presented by Tokyo-based YogaJaya covers the dos and don’ts of educating yoga teachers online.Apr 28, 2020CE Workshop -
Paula Levesque joins Yoga Alliance’s Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social...Apr 27, 2020Sangha -
Phindile Dhlamini-Motshegwa joins our Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering designed to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time...Apr 24, 2020Sangha -
Join Bex Urban for a conscious pause and learn how to find a place inside of you where there is room for peace, regardless of your setting. You will leave this session feeling empowered to answer the ...Apr 23, 2020CE Workshop -
Yoga is a comprehensive wellness practice that offers benefits to our physical, spiritual, and mental health. Here, presenters define depression from a clinical perspective and explain the rationale f...Apr 23, 2020CE Workshop
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Join Ava Taylor and special guests in this workshop dedicated to your professional needs in an unprecedented marketplace. Here, you will glean information on how to manage your leases and landlords, i...Apr 22, 2020CE Workshop
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Discover tips for teaching asana and anatomy classes online. This workshop includes information on online teaching best practices, considerations for a successful setup, and how to use anatomy and asa...Apr 21, 2020CE Workshop -
Yoga is a comprehensive wellness practice that offers benefits to our physical, spiritual, and mental health. Here, presenters define depression from a clinical perspective and explain the rationale f...Apr 21, 2020CE Workshop
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Yoga is a comprehensive wellness practice that offers benefits to our physical, spiritual, and mental health. Here, presenters define depression from a clinical perspective and explain the rationale f...Apr 21, 2020CE Workshop
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Caroline Shola Arewa joins Yoga Alliance’s Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of ...Apr 17, 2020Sangha -
Dianne Bondy joins our Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering designed to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social dist...Apr 20, 2020Sangha -
Learn more about the novel coronavirus from a clinician’s perspective. Dr. Brent Savoie shares insight on the medical dimensions of COVID-19, the impacts of social distancing, and how these relate to ...Apr 16, 2020CE Workshop -
Explore how yoga affects (and even slows down) the aging process. This discussion includes information on studies involving yoga and the elderly and outlines the process of aging.Apr 16, 2020CE Workshop
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What’s happening now and what’s happening next—the short, mid, and long of it all. Join Ava Taylor and guests for this special workshop dedicated to you and your business' priority needs in this......Apr 15, 2020CE Workshop
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Rachel Scott helps you align your passions, values, and skillset to find your “Big Idea”—one that offers you sustainability while still allowing you to be your true, authentic self during the COVID-19...Apr 14, 2020CE Workshop -
CE Workshop | Exploring the Yoga Sutras Series, Part 4: Untangle the Applications of the Yoga SutrasJafar Alexander examines certain pillars of the yoga practice derived from the Yoga Sutras and investigates how we can leverage and implement them into our lives both on and off the mat.Apr 15, 2020CE Workshop
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Yoga Alliance leadership answers community questions and shares updated resources and safety precautions being taken to promote healthy, safe, and accessible yoga during this uncertain time in global ...Apr 14, 2020Facebook Live -
Explore how yoga affects (and even slows down) the aging process. This discussion includes information on studies involving yoga and the elderly and outlines the process of aging.Apr 14, 2020CE Workshop
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Yoga Alliance leadership answers community questions and shares updated resources and safety precautions being taken to promote healthy, safe, and accessible yoga during this uncertain time in global ...Apr 14, 2020Facebook Live
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This workshop outlines new paid leave guarantees for workers affected by the pandemic and new employer obligations to provide employees with paid leave, as well as tax credits available to employers t...Apr 13, 2020CE Workshop -
Jivana Heyman joins our Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering designed to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social dis...Apr 13, 2020Sangha -
In this conversation, Alliant Insurance addresses many of the questions Yoga Alliance members have regarding their Yoga Alliance Professional Liability policy. We would like to confirm that your Yoga ...Apr 10, 2020CE Workshop -
Lorena Saavendra joins Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this Spanish and English online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of ...Apr 10, 2020Sangha -
In this workshop, Yoga Alliance's Director of Yoga Research Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa and wellness expert Kim Weeks discuss anxiety from a clinical perspective, explain the rationale for using yoga as ...Apr 9, 2020CE Workshop
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This is an interactive discussion on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act—the $2 trillion federal stimulus package that provides financial support for businesses and individu...Apr 9, 2020CE Workshop -
What’s happening now and what’s happening next—the short, mid, and long of it all. Join Ava Taylor and guests for this special workshop dedicated to you and your business' priority needs in this......Apr 8, 2020CE Workshop
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CE Workshop | Exploring the Yoga Sutras Series, Part 3: Untangle the Applications of the Yoga SutrasJafar Alexander examines certain pillars of the yoga practice derived from the Yoga Sutras and investigates how we can leverage and implement them into our lives both on and off the mat.Apr 8, 2020CE Workshop
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Many yoga teachers are moving classes online, causing a shift in identities and stirring up insecurities...Apr 7, 2020CE Workshop -
This conversation discusses anxiety from a clinical perspective, explains the rationale for using yoga as a treatment for anxiety, and compares yoga's benefits to pharmacological interventions.Apr 7, 2020CE Workshop
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This workshop outlines the CARES Act relief measures for small businesses, including federal loan programs and tax incentives designed to help keep businesses going during these difficult times.Apr 7, 2020CE Workshop -
In this workshop, Danielle Barbeau speaks about the coronavirus pandemic and the effects it is having on small businesses through the lense of small boutique yoga studio owners.Apr 6, 2020CE Workshop -
Dr. Ilana Nankin shares tips and tricks for how to effectively facilitate engaging experiences with your students… digitally! Learn how to nourish your own well-being, foster deep connections and faci...Apr 3, 2020CE Workshop -
Francisco Morales-Bermudez joins Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social dis...Apr 3, 2020Sangha -
Join Yoga Alliance’s Chair of the Board Kerry Maiorca and Francine Kelley as they discuss the impossible pressure, we put on ourselves, as yoga teachers and practitioners, to always be Zen...Apr 2, 2020CE Workshop -
Shery Ryan joins Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social distancing.Apr 2, 2020Sangha -
Jafar Alexander examines certain pillars of the yoga practice derived from the Yoga Sutras and investigates how we can leverage and implement them into our lives both on and off the mat.Apr 1, 2020CE Workshop
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Yoga Alliance answers community questions and shares updated resources and safety precautions being taken to promote healthy, safe, and accessible yoga during this uncertain time in global history.Mar 31, 2020Facebook Live
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Tyrone Beverly discusses COVID-19’s effects on varying socio-economic communities. Listen in to learn how inequities in communities are dealing with COVID-19, the potential lasting effects this diseas...Mar 31, 2020Facebook Live -
Yoga Alliance answers community questions and shares updated resources and safety precautions being taken to promote healthy, safe, and accessible yoga during this uncertain time in global history.Mar 31, 2020Facebook Live
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Matthew Sanford explores some of the invisible effects that this virus might be having on the intersection between mind and body. Join Matthew as he explores how practicing yoga can help remedy potent...Mar 30 2020CE Workshop -
Dr. Ilana Nankin (E-RYT 200) shares tips and tricks for how to effectively facilitate engaging experiences with your students… digitally! Learn how to nourish your own well-being, foster deep connecti...Mar 27 2020CE Workshop
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Jafar Alexander examines certain pillars of the yoga practice derived from the Yoga Sutras and investigates how we can leverage and implement them into our lives both on and off the mat.Mar 25, 2020CE Workshop
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Hayley Winter from the Institute of Yoga Sports Science and the British Wheel of Yoga guides us and answers questions that are on our minds during this time of social distancing.Mar 23, 2020CE Workshop -
Keisha Battles joins Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer in this online gathering to bring yoga schools, teachers, and students together during this time of social distancing.Mar 17, 2020Sangha
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Yoga Alliance answers community questions and shares updated resources and safety precautions being taken to promote healthy, safe, and accessible yoga during this uncertain time in global history.Mar 17, 2020Facebook Live
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Yoga Alliance answers community questions and shares updated resources and safety precautions being taken to promote healthy, safe, and accessible yoga during this uncertain time in global history.Mar 17, 2020Facebook Live
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The Upanishads are a beautiful collection of writings that expound the Vedas, ultimately revealing new aspects to yoga. This four-week series is designed to help attendees work through some of the Upa...May 6, 2020CE Workshop
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Schools have often faced challenges in implementing yoga for their students. Here, learn about the little research done on this topic and the ways in which children can benefit from this practice.May 5, 2020CE Workshop
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Yoga Alliance board members Leslie Salmon Jones, Sarahjoy Marsh, Saraswathi Vasudevan, and Swami Asokananda host a gathering of hearts, minds, and souls as they reflect on the communal, therapeutic, g...Mar 17, 2020Sangha
