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CE Workshop | Embody the Principles of Yoga in Your Asana Sequencing

Learn how to sequence yoga philosophy into your asana classes and integrate lessons from the Yoga Sutra. This workshop illustrates how to develop a process for teaching a yoga philosophy concept or principle by introducing it at the beginning of class, providing a corresponding movement experience, layering in specific language, and adding in pranayama or meditation experiences.

CE Workshop | Seamless Transitions: A Guide to a Quiet Mat

Embark upon a thoughtful and important journey on your yoga mat. Learn tools, drills, and intelligent pathways to move seamlessly and with quiet intention through your practice. Implement constructive movements and cohesive actions utilizing the shoulder girdle, core capsule, and pelvic floor to transition between shapes with both intelligence and grace. Build more awareness and put your new-found knowledge into a sophisticated and seamless flow.

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 | Tibetan Yoga in Contemporary Practice

This workshop offers an introduction to the practice and theory of Tibetan Yoga in contemporary discourse. Dr. James Bae discusses what Tibetan Yoga is, various traditional forms and methodologies, as well as some relationships to and differences from Hatha Yoga. In addition, participants explore issues relative to research, education, and healing in contemporary context; and Dr. James shares an interdisciplinary model which situates traditional goals within modern, scientific discourse.

CE Workshop | Why Yoga Doesn’t Always Mean Union

Unpack the importance of distinctions with Daniel Simpson, a tutor at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and author of The Truth of Yoga. In this workshop, he details how Patañjali’s yoga is not about union. Rather, its ultimate goal is detachment from matter. He also discusses how a dualistic system can also be helpful with worldly objectives, from making wise choices to building relationships.

CE Workshop | The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter Two and the Asana, Part 3

Author and longtime yoga practitioner Matthew Sanford comes together with Yoga Alliance’s VP of Standards Dr. Christa Kuberry for a probing multi-part discussion about Chapter Two of the Bhagavad Gita and its possible applications in asana practice. Conversation topics range from setting the historical context for this ancient text to insights that might be drawn from Arjuna’s moral dilemma and Krishna’s responses to him, to how a contemporary practitioner might integrate such insights into their yoga practice. Each session includes a short yoga practice.

CE Workshop | Separation: Yoga Teachers and Social Justice, Part 1

Inspired by presenter Susanna Barkataki’s book Embrace Yoga’s Roots, this four-part series explores key issues in our community and offers participants experience in powerful practices like yoga, conversation, breathing, and meditation. These practices help support us in mending our spirits as we act, transform, care, and support ourselves and others. Part 1 focuses on social justice.

CE Workshop | Unpacking Tantra: Global and Digital Tantric Worlds, Part 3

This robust three-part workshop series explores the meaning and relevance of the term Tantra, the types of authority and authenticity debates that shape the global-digital world of Śākta Tantra, and the relevance of additional terms such as Goddesses, Initiate, and Adept. Part 3 looks at authority, authenticity, and power dynamics in a global-digital Hindu Śākta Tantra world.

CE Workshop | Public Speaking and Confidence

You know what to do—now learn how to "say it like you mean it." Elizabeth Barry’s inspirational vision of public speaking and confidence helps yoga instructors find their authentic voice in and out of the studio, both on and off the mat. Learn how to speak like a leader and step into your voice in this uplifting workshop.

CE Workshop | Finding Your Ideal Yoga Students, Part 2

It can be tempting to dive head-first into the largest yoga market you can find and see how things go. However, tackling a big market right away is not always a wise idea. Aiming too high too fast can cause you to stretch your resources thinly and become overwhelmed. On the other hand, getting your start in a smaller (or niche) market is almost always a solid yoga business plan. Targeting a smaller customer base will enable you to pivot your product faster, scale seamlessly, and create opportunity to engage with your users regularly. This workshop takes a closer look at the benefits of defining your niche market and guides you through the process with easy-to-understand steps.

CE Workshop | The Sweet and Simple Practice of Mantras and Mudras (M&Ms)

Many yoga practitioners and teachers shy away from mudras and mantras as esoteric or religious practices. In this workshop, we focus on the science and practical relevance of their use in bringing out the potential of your yoga practice and teaching. The five elements and seven chakras are fundamental to the science of yoga and Ayurveda, and here we explore how mudras and mantras can also create necessary balance for optimal functionality. Mudras and mantras—as sweet and simple as M&Ms!