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CE Workshop | Applications of Scientific Research on Breast Cancer and Yoga

Join wellness expert Kim Weeks for a panel discussion with experts in practical applications and yoga practices for breast cancer patients and survivors. Panelists offer their experience and guidance for working with patients and survivors of all types of breast cancers.

CE Workshop | The Science of Mental Health in Disasters: Can Yoga Help?

Unpack the scientific research on mental health in disaster scenarios and the framework for practicing self-care during these events. Hear yoga research, health, and wellness expert presenters discuss how yoga could help our bodies and minds as the realities of COVID-19 continue.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga in the Global Health Care System, Part 1

This workshop will take a close look at the strengths and weaknesses of American and global healthcare with a focus on acute symptom treatment, surgery, pharmacological interventions, and high-level technology. Additionally, presenters discuss how modern systems do not emphasize disease and illness prevention.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga for Substance Abuse and Addictions

Wellness and yoga research experts define substance abuse and addictions, offer the scientific rationale for how yoga can address risk factors and psychopathology, and provide an overview of published research studies on yoga for substance abuse and addiction prevention and treatment.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga in Correctional Institutions

Examine criminal behavior, incarceration, and rehabilitation, including problems in prisons and the risks of re-offense. Learn about the scientific rationale for how yoga can support rehabilitation, and hear and overview of published research studies on the benefits of yoga for prison populations.

CE Workshop | Survey Research on Yoga: Reasons People Practice

Every practitioner's reasoning for beginning a yoga practice is different. Research surveys have not only captured these reasons; they have also studied why people continue to practice. This workshop discusses this research and its implications for teaching new and continuing students alike in 2021.

CE Workshop | The Science on Yoga and Eating Disorders, Part 3

The yoga tradition is chock full of tools and practices for students dealing with eating disorder challenges, but it’s not immediately clear which elements will help! This series introduces three leading experts in the field of yoga and eating disorder recovery and how to make your yoga classes a safe space that supports eating disorder prevention and recovery. Walk away with a menu of practical, evidence-based tools to help all students eat mindfully, cope with big emotions, and feel better in their bodies. Part 3 of this workshop features Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone (IAYT).

CE Workshop | Research on Those Who Practice Yoga: Prevalence and Demographics

This session explores the prevalence of yoga in society, what statistics and trends we see globally, and what types of practice appear to be the most popular. Presenters also importantly discuss the demographics of yoga not just in the United States but around the world: what constitutes the age ranges, genders, and race/ethnicities of those who practice.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Depression

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges in the world. This scientific research workshop focuses on depressive mood and ways that yoga has been scientifically shown to support mental health. Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa reviews the scientific rationale related to yoga and depressive mood. Amy Weintraub, yoga teacher and author of the book Yoga for Depression, shares about yogic practices that may support folks who are experiencing depressive mood.

CE Workshop | Yoga for Veterans: The Kosha Model, Yoga Nidra, and Post-Combat Recovery

Dr. Stephen Graham PT, DPT, RYT 500 and Charles Noel LCSW, RYT 500 are both combat Veterans and now serve as employees at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System within the Veteran’s Healthcare Administration. Their shared experience of recovery after combat inspired them to team up to support other Veterans re-connect to their personal missions after service. This workshop explores how they apply the Koshas and Yoga Nidra to this population at all stages of their yogic journeys.