Your Yoga Alliance

CE Workshop | Building a Sustainable Yoga Career, Part 3
2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for this three-part series to learn practical tips to sustain and grow your yoga career at any experience level. Justin Ifill discusses strategies for navigating the job market, important education to ensure you’re fairly compensated, and how to prevent burnout.

What first drew you to yoga, and how do you maintain that inspiration? How do you continue to find that passion for your work over time? In the final part of this three-part series, we focus on the importance of professional growth. Learn how to stay inspired and connected in teaching yoga, without depleting yourself in the process.

In this webinar, you will learn:

· Why it’s important to teach from a place of love and authenticity
· Ways to stay inspired in your teaching over time
· How to manage your energy levels to prevent burnout

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 1: An Overview
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
What are the koshas, and what is their relevance to a yoga practice? Join us for this 6-part series in which Manju and Prashant Joshi will discuss how an awareness of the koshas can deepen your practice and help you gain knowledge of yourself inside and out.

We’ll begin with an overview of what the koshas are, and their relevance in yogic wisdom and practice. Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the koshas from yoga/Sankhya schools of philosophy
· The concept of the three bodies
· Yogic practices tailored to each kosha

CE Workshop | Integrating Yoga for Modern Wellbeing, Part 2: Perspectives and Learnings from Yoga in the VA
2023-04-17 14:00 - 15:00
Across the world, communities and individuals are struggling with health on every level—biological, emotional, social, and physical— and research shows yoga can, and should, be used as part of the solution. During this 4-part series, we’ll explore different ways of integrating yoga in healthcare systems and hear success stories from around the world.

In Part 2 of this series, we explore findings from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States, who has adopted a “Whole Health” approach within their healthcare system and how the program can be applied in other settings. This model supports greater inclusion and implementation of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) practices. Yoga is one of the evidence-based approaches the Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) makes available, whether on-site, via telehealth, or through community care.

In this session, Alison Whitehead and Marlysa Sullivan will discuss the impact yoga has had within VA’s Whole Health system. They’ll share insights on implementation and support strategies, as well as lessons learned from obstacles they met along the way.

Join us for this exciting conversation. You’ll learn:

· What “Whole Health” means at the VHA and how this system supports a focus on overall well-being
· Important research findings and therapeutic benefits that helped support the growth of yoga as a complementary and integrative health intervention, especially within the Veteran community
· Support strategies for yoga program implementation and learnings from obstacles along the way that can support you, no matter what community you’d like to encourage yoga in

CE Workshop | Introducing the Concept of Detachment to Your Yoga Students
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00
We know that yoga is more than asana — and while learning techniques to safely sequence asana and pranayama are an important foundation in yoga teaching, philosophy is also a key component to delivering a well-rounded yoga class. Join sisters Cristal and Pooja Sharma to explore how to introduce the concept of detachment while teaching asana, pranayama, and meditation. We’ll discuss how to integrate yoga philosophy in a way that is both accessible for students and works with the flow of your class.

You’ll learn:

· The meaning of detachment
· How to incorporate philosophy when planning your class
· Teaching methods to integrate the concept of detachment in your class, and how to connect it with asana, pranayama, and meditation

CE Workshop | RCYT 101: Exploring Children's Yoga Teaching and Training
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join Soul Power Yoga sisters, Cristal and Pooja, to learn more about children’s yoga teacher training and how to successfully teach children’s yoga for various ages and developmental stages. Whether you’re curious and exploring a teacher training, or you’re already an RCYT looking for tips, techniques, and strategies, there will be plenty to learn on setting up children’s yoga classes!

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

· What to expect in a 95-hour children’s yoga teacher training program
· Strategies for having a successful class for children’s yoga, including ideal class length, lesson planning tips, and classroom techniques
· How these strategies vary by developmental stage

CE Workshop | Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings, Part 1: What is Trauma-Informed Care?
2023-05-08 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi to bring you an informative new series called Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings. The series is hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’ll be joined by Emma Stern (E-RYT 500), a somatic and mental health counselor and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This workshop introduces students to trauma-informed yoga in the studio setting and acknowledges the complexity and nuance of trauma-informed care, the need to unpack power dynamics as an essential part of the work, as well as applicable best practices. In part 1, we explore the concept of trauma-informed care and harm-reduction practices.

Discussion topics include:

· Scope of practice and scope of competence
· Power/privilege/positionality
· Identity and intersectionality

Register for Part 2 and Part 3 of this series.

CE Workshop | 10 Things You Need to Know About Being A Yoga Teacher
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
Improve your teaching skills beyond asana while exploring the important commitments of being a yoga teacher. From delivering excellent yoga classes, to being a part of your yoga teaching team, to staying up-to-date with yoga standards and practices, we will cover important elements and responsibilities that every yoga teacher should know and remember.

Join us for an interactive discussion with real-life stories, practical applications, and an accompanying Yoga Teacher Responsibility Tip Sheet.

In this workshop, you will learn “10 Things You Need to Know About Being a Yoga Teacher,” which are captured under three levels of commitment:

· Commitment to your students
· Commitment to your teaching team
· Commitment to yourself

CE Workshop | Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings, Part 2: The Science of Trauma
2023-05-15 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi to bring you an informative new series called Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings. The series is hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’ll be joined by Emma Stern (E-RYT 500), a somatic and mental health counselor and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This workshop introduces students to trauma-informed yoga in the studio setting and acknowledges the complexity and nuance of trauma-informed care, the need to unpack power dynamics as an essential part of the work, as well as applicable best practices. In part 2, we explore the science of trauma and the intersection of trauma, yoga, and embodied awareness.

Discussion topics include:

· What do we mean when we say “trauma”
· Types of trauma
· PTSD

Watch a recording of Part 1 and register for Part 3 of this series.

CE Workshop | Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings, Part 3: Trauma-Informed Best Practices
2023-05-22 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi to bring you an informative new series called Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings. The series is hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’ll be joined by Emma Stern (E-RYT 500), a somatic and mental health counselor and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This workshop introduces students to trauma-informed yoga in the studio setting and acknowledges the complexity and nuance of trauma-informed care, the need to unpack power dynamics as an essential part of the work, as well as applicable best practices. In part 3, we explore how to practically apply what we’ve learned in the studio.

Discussion topics include:

· Common trauma-informed best practices
· Consent and touch
· Handling triggering classroom dynamics

Watch recordings of Part 1 and Part 2 of this series.

CE Workshop | Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces, Part 1: Doing the Work
2023-05-23 20:30 - 21:30
Creating an inclusive space in yoga means that all feel welcome to the practice, regardless of race, gender, or physical ability. Fostering this environment requires intentional action, including self-reflection and openness to unlearning many societal assumptions.

We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi for this three-part series, hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’s joined by Aisha Yusuf (E-RYT-200), an executive leader in social justice reform and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This workshop introduces the critical work of creating more inclusive yoga spaces for people from marginalized communities. In part 1, we explore the meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Discussion topics include:

· Examining your own identity
· Race & yoga
· “Colorblindness” ideology

CE Workshop | Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces, Part 2: Bias, Power, and Privilege in Yoga
2023-05-30 20:30 - 21:30
Creating an inclusive space in yoga means that all feel welcome to the practice, regardless of race, gender, or physical ability. Fostering this environment requires intentional action, including self-reflection and openness to unlearning many societal assumptions.

We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi for this three-part series, hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’s joined by Aisha Yusuf (E-RYT-200), an executive leader in social justice reform and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This series of workshops introduces the critical work of creating more inclusive yoga spaces for people from marginalized communities. In part 2, we explore our positions within some of the power structures that exist in yoga.

Discussion topics include:

· Gender Identity, orientation, and ableism
· Addressing bias, power, and privilege
· Intersectionality

CE Workshop | Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces, Part 3: Best Practices in Yoga Classes
2023-06-06 20:30 - 21:30
Creating an inclusive space in yoga means that all feel welcome to the practice, regardless of race, gender, or physical ability. Fostering this environment requires intentional action, including self-reflection and openness to unlearning many societal assumptions.

We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi for this three-part series, hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’s joined by Aisha Yusuf (E-RYT-200), an executive leader in social justice reform and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This series of workshops introduces the critical work of creating more inclusive yoga spaces for people from marginalized communities. The final part of this series ties together what we’ve learned to provide best practices to cultivate a truly inclusive yoga class.

Discussion topics include:

· Intersectionality
· Avoiding common microaggressions
· Best practices in classes and studio spaces

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 2: Anamaya Kosha
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
In part 2, we continue our exploration of the koshas and their relevance to the practice of yoga. We will explore the outermost sheath, the Anamaya kosha, which is the physical manifestation of our existence. Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the Anamaya kosha
· Yogic and Ayurvedic practices to relieve stress on the Annamaya Kosha

CE Workshop | Samskaras: Reprogramming Our Neural Pathways
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00
Our subconscious patterns, habits and behaviors influence our life as we know it. In the Yogic tradition, this is referred to as Samskara. Let’s talk about what the brain is responsible for on a biological level and how our neural plasticity affects our individual thoughts and actions leading to our habits; what this means as we age and what we can do to shift Samskara.

Discussion topics include:

· Reviewing brain function, nervous systems, neural pathways.
· Vibration and frequency, subtle bodies, attention and energy.
· Individual sensory, manas; unconscious memory, chitta, etc.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00
In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical health conditions that can affect people of all genders, ages, race and ethnicities, body shapes, and weights. There is a credible scientific rationale for the potential benefit of yoga practices in preventing and treating eating disorders.

This webinar is hosted by Sat Bir Khalsa, Yoga Alliance’s Director of Yoga Research and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Special guest speakers include yoga researcher Catherine Cook-Cottone, a Professor of Counselling at the University of Buffalo, and yoga teacher and therapist Chelsea Roff, the Founder and Director of Eat Breathe Thrive. During this session we’ll explore the published research on studies demonstrating the efficacy of yoga for eating disorders and hear real life experiences of the characteristics and challenges of applying yoga for eating disorders.

Join us for this informative discussion. You’ll learn:

· The definition, prevalence, and characteristics of eating disorders
· How yoga practices are relevant for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders
· The important published research findings supporting the use of yoga for eating disorders
· The characteristics of the application of yoga practices for eating disorders

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 3: Pranayama Kosha
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00
Next up in this 6-part series is a deeper dive into the subtle body. In part 3, we will explore the “subtle body” and breath, the Pranayama kosha. This sheath circulates energy in the body via our breath and senses, and is subject to be depleted by physical or mental stress.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the Pranayama kosha
· How to keep this sheath balanced with Pranayama/breathwork and regulating the five senses
Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 4, 5, and 6.

CE Workshop | Developing Effective Strategies for Teaching Yoga Online
2023-07-19 12:00 - 13:00
The global pandemic undoubtedly effected the yoga industry – specifically how students and educators approached online teaching and distance learning. Join our informative workshop designed to help yoga teachers and educators launch and nurture a successful online career. Gain essential strategies and tools to confidently transition to online teaching or continue to enhance the online experience for your students.

During this workshop, we’ll discuss ways to:

· Provide an overview of the current online yoga teaching landscape, including the different platforms and tools available.
· Help yoga teachers develop a strategy for marketing their online classes and building a client base. This includes client acquisition tools, personal app overview, and global collaboration.
· Provide guidance on how to create engaging online yoga classes and content that keep students motivated and connected.
· Provide practical training on how to use online teaching tools, such as video conferencing platforms, to deliver high-quality classes.
· Help yoga teachers create a sustainable and profitable online yoga teaching business.

CE Workshop | How to Develop an Effective Workshop
2023-07-26 12:00 - 13:00
Attending and hosting workshops is a valuable way to share knowledge and experience with one another as yoga teachers and trainers. If you’re interested in offering your own workshop, you may struggle to determine exactly what it is you can offer to students. It’s common to get caught up in developing the content; however, the key to designing an effective workshop is to take a systematic approach to solving a problem that really matters to your students.

You’ll come away from this “workshop on workshops” with practical tools for focusing on your intended results and making sure that your students get everything they’d hoped for.

You’ll learn:

· How to know what kind of workshops you should offer (they may not be the ones you think)
· A systematic approach to workshop development and marketing
· Three kinds of benefits you should hardwire into every workshop

CE Workshop | Email Marketing Your Students Will Actually Read (and Buy From!)
2023-07-26 15:00 - 16:00
Join our digital workshop event and discover the secrets to email marketing success! Learn how to avoid the promotional folder auto-sort and build meaningful connections with your students, without relying on algorithms or expensive advertising. Don’t miss this opportunity to master the art of effective email communication and take control of your content’s reach.

Some of the things you will learn:

· How to develop a successful content creation strategy that adapts to your marketing goals
· Writing compelling headlines and openings to hook your audience’s attention
· Creating content “series” with loops that will keep them wanting more
· The surprising way to display content that drives up open and click rates

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 4: Manomaya Kosha
2023-08-08 12:00 - 13:00
In part 4 of this koshas exploration, we bring our focus to the mind with the Manomaya kosha. This can be thought of as the “psychological” sheath and is linked to our sympathetic nervous system. Yogic practices such as Yama-Niyama, Pranayama, Pratyahara, and Dharana can all help us influence this kosha.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the Manomaya kosha
· How to use the yogic practices of Yama-Niyama, Pranayama, Pratyahara, and Dharana, along with Ayurvedic practices, to balance this sheath

Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 3, 5, and 6.

CE Workshop | Adapting Yoga for Pregnancy: Creating an Uplifting and Supportive Environment for Pregnant Students
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00
This event is designed to equip yoga instructors with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively support and empower pregnant students in their yoga classes.

During this workshop, we will delve into the following essential topics through engaging lectures and informative slides:

· Prenatal Yoga Benefits and Contraindications: Understand the numerous benefits of practicing yoga during pregnancy and identify potential contraindications to ensure the safety and well-being of pregnant students.
· Trimester-by-Trimester Anatomy and Physiology: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the pregnant body changes throughout each trimester and learn how to modify yoga sequences accordingly.
· Addressing Pregnancy-Related Discomforts: Explore common discomforts experienced by pregnant individuals, both on and off the yoga mat, and discover techniques to support and alleviate these issues effectively.
· Empowering Pregnant Students: Learn strategies and approaches to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that empowers pregnant students to feel strong, confident, and secure during your yoga classes.
· The knowledge acquired during the workshop will be immediately applied as we move our bodies through a series of prenatal adaptations of commonly practiced yoga poses. By experiencing these adaptations firsthand, you will gain the confidence and skills needed to integrate them seamlessly into your regular yoga classes.

Please note that this workshop is designed to educate instructors on basic teaching methodologies to support pregnant students attending non-pregnancy specific yoga classes. If you are interested in creating specialized classes tailored to pregnant students, please consider exploring a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) credential.

CE Workshop | Yoga For Adolescent Mental Health: Understanding The Developing Brain
2023-09-07 12:30 - 13:30
Globally, one in seven 10-19 year olds experiences a mental health condition, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group.

Adolescence is marked by a number of changes in the brain that can cause the onset of many major mental health conditions. When identified, resources and accessible tools, like yoga, can be provided to help them navigate this difficult developmental period. Offering meaningful yoga classes, workshops, and events can positively impact the physical and mental health of our adolescents and provide them with life-long skills for a better mind-body connection.

In this workshop, we will discuss how to teach a class or workshop to help foster adolescent development, including lesson planning tips and classroom techniques. This will include digestible information on the science of brain development, paired with practical applications.

In this workshop, we will explore the adolescents’:

· Social focus shifts from home life to their peers
· Increase in self-consciousness and the impact on wellbeing
· Building skills of identifying intentions of others
· Moving from a ‘generalist’ brain to a ‘specialist’ brain through neurological pruning
· Drop in level of dopamine and the impact on mood and why we see an Increase in risk taking behavior and the need to help adolescents find ‘meaningful risk’
· Developing Identity Formation
… and more!

Join us for this workshop filled with digestible information and practical guidance for those interested in creating a nurturing and safe environment for adolescent aged children and teens in their classes.

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 5: Vidnyanmaya Kosha
2023-09-14 12:00 - 13:00
In part 5 of this series, we continue to explore the mind with the Vidnyanmaya kosha. This “knowledge” sheath represents our parasympathetic nervous system and our intuition.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the Vidnyanmaya
· How to use the yogic practices of swadhyaya, tapas, and dharana to balance this sheath

Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 3, 4, and 6.

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 6: Aananda Kosha
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
The conclusion of this 6-part series brings everything together with the Aananda kosha, also known as the “bliss” sheath. This is the subtlest of all the koshas; through meditation, one can get glimpses of our blissful nature.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the koshas from yoga/Sankhya schools of philosophy
· Yogic meditative practices Dharana, Dhyana, and Samaadhi

Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5.

CE Workshop | The 3 Biggest Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make in Sequencing (and How to Avoid Them)
2023-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
Whether you’re struggling to plan inspiring yoga classes, or worried about how to teach multi-level classes to progress your students safely, this 75-minute continuing education event brings forward a science-based solution to help yoga teachers avoid making common mistakes in sequencing classes.

In this session, Hayley Winter reveals ‘The 3 Biggest Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make in Sequencing and How to Avoid Them’. With 20 years in development and 7 years of research, Hayley, founder of the Institute of Yoga Sports Science®, shares her evidence-based game plan on the science of sequencing movement.

Hayley covers:

Your Missing Intention
As teachers, we encourage our students to set intentions for their practice, but how often do you, as their guide, set your clear intention for their movement journey? Your sequence intention is your science-based foundation. No intention means no plan, no evaluation, less confidence, and limited growth.

Overlooking the Peak Pose
A peak pose is a key part of a yoga sequence, but how often do you look to the peak pose as your movement focus? Not knowing how to unlock the power of the peak pose can leave you wondering how to safely progress your students. Making Mixed-Level Assumptions

You may find yourself categorizing students as beginners, intermediates, or advanced. However, this can lead to misplaced assumptions about their capabilities, making it challenging to create accessible sequences for mixed-level classes. Whether you’re a brand new or seasoned yoga teacher, and regardless of the style you teach, you’ll leave this session with invaluable insights, plus a workbook designed to help you advance your yoga sequencing skills.

CE Workshop | The Power of the Prāṇāmaya Kośā: Transforming Your Somatic Experience
2023-12-05 13:00 - 14:00
Join Mirabelle D’Cunha for this workshop on the power of the Prāṇāmaya Kośā. This event will start with brief but insightful overview of the Kośās, the layers of existence that encapsulate the self, and the pivotal role they play in our spiritual and physical well-being. Our primary focus will be on the Prāṇāmaya Kośā, the sheath of vital energy and breath.

We will then investigate the concept of interception, exploring how the Prāṇāmaya Kośā serves as the bridge between the physical and mental realms. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, we will dive into the sense of interception, gaining a deeper awareness of its significance in our lives.

Discover how yoga practitioners often utilize the breath to bypass the authentic experience of the Prāṇāmaya Kośā and explore techniques that help bridge the gap between breath and being, allowing for a more profound and authentic experience of the Prāṇāmaya Kośā.

You will also learn:

· The effect of conditioning (vasanas) on pranamaya kosha
· Tantra-based practice of co-meditation and its biological basis
· Powerful prāṇā awareness practice, tapping into the ever-changing landscape of the prāṇāmaya kośā to facilitate allowing/grace

Global Yoga Insights: Unveiling 'Yoga in the World' Research Study Findings
2024-01-30 13:00 - 14:15
Examine top-level findings from our first-of-its-kind global study. This special event is hosted by Toni Carey, Head of Strategic Communications at Yoga Alliance. Attendees will receive a guided overview of the most compelling research insights, with specific focus on the motivations and perceptions of yoga practitioners worldwide.

To access detailed findings, methodology, and insights, visit yogaalliance.org/yoga_in_the_world.

Yoga Beyond the Studio: Exploring Black Identity, Community & Collective Care
2024-02-22 12:30 - 13:30
For Black communities across the United States, yoga has and continues to play a unique role beyond the conventional studio setting. Join us for a unique panel discussion expanding on the recent Yoga Journal article by Tamika Caston-Miller, “Where Are the Black Yoga Studio Owners?”, while examining the intersections of yoga, identity, community, and collective care.

Moderated by Sharon Cyrus, Director of Strategic Projects at Yoga Alliance.

This event is open to the public.

To access detailed findings, methodology, and insights from the Yoga in the World Research Study, visit yogaalliance.org/yoga_in_the_world.

Freedom Flow
2024-02-23 11:00 - 12:00
“The point of yoga is to get us free; we cannot get free, healed or whole disembodied or by ourselves.”

Join us for an inspiring yoga practice to celebrate Black History Month!

Designed and led by Stephon JB, this practice carves out space for practitioners to explore layers where we are most embodied. This practice begins with contemplation and reflection, offering space to think things over, before moving into a steady, upbeat vinyasa flow. Deeply rooted in loving-kindness practice and orientation toward doing justice, Freedom Flow empowers us to believe a new world is possible.

This class is open to everyone, so be sure to share with friends, family, and colleagues!

Root To Rise: Planting Seeds of Identity, Blooming into the Future
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join Sihnuu Hetep, for this one-hour exploration that dives into the intersection of identity and culture, celebrating the richness of Black history. Through a curated yoga flow and reflective journaling, participants will connect with their roots, both personally and collectively, in a meaningful and inspiring way.

The intention of this practice is to provide a space for self-discovery and empowerment, honoring the past while envisioning a future rooted in strength and authenticity. The workshop is designed to celebrate Black voices, drawing inspiration from both historical figures and contemporary Black artists, authors, and speakers.

Key Takeaways:

· Grounding Yoga Experience: Engage in a 30-minute curated yoga flow designed to ground participants in the present moment and connect with their roots.
· Reflection with Black Voices: Explore your sense of identity through journaling prompts inspired by quotes from influential Black authors, speakers, and artists.
· Cultural Heritage Celebration: Connect historical narratives with personal reflections, celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of the Black community.
· Empowering Intentions: Set intentions for your future infused with inspiration from both historical and contemporary Black voices.
· Nurturing the Soil: Conclude the session with a brief meditation focused on nurturing and honoring your unique journey.
