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CE Workshop | Studying Plank Pose

Plank pose, or chaturanga dandasana, is a nuanced posture that sparks conversation and creativity. This workshop discusses how the joints are positioned and loaded in the common variation of this pose. We also learn how to create a more expansive idea of alignment, so we can understand when a student may require alternatives to the typical variation. And, we play with chaturanga! Practice with props, movements, and creative iterations of this remarkable pose.

CE Workshop | Reconnection Through Action: From Appropriation to Appreciation, Part 3

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 3 focuses on appropriation and thoughtful action in yoga.

CE Workshop | Teaching to a Peak Posture

Explore intricate and interesting stretches and shapes to build to the peak pose Bird of Paradise. Learn arm balances as prep postures and creative nuances to travel through hamstring, hip, and shoulder work. Take the time in this workshop to embody the actual shape rather than whizzing right through it. Explore curious, smart, and fun orientations of Bird of Paradise and work deeper than you have before to reap the benefits, breath space into the asana, and find ease in the process.

Panel Discussion | Evolution of Yoga Summit and Blueprint, Part 2: Equity and Racism

While whiteness is positioned to have access to practices that are healing and liberating, we know many BIPOC are suffering with disproportionate rates of hypertension, heart disease, racial trauma, and the impacts of being made invisible by culture. When we leave race out of a conversation about yoga, we reinforce the idea that some are meant to suffer while others are meant to be healed and liberated. A focus on race allows us to deepen our understanding of the intersection of capitalism and the industry of yoga, and to consider how we can truly move beyond inclusion and create a liberatory space where those marginalized based on race can practice self-determination and create conditions for themselves to thrive.

CE Workshop Series | How to Price Your Yoga Offerings, Part 3

Pricing services is one of the most common issues for yoga professionals. There is no true industry standard—rates fluctuate based on location, experience, and demographics. This workshop walks through best practices, pricing strategies, and the magic formula for yoga businesses. Look at drop-in rates, intro offers, and monthly memberships designed to engage and retain students whether you are a yoga studio or solo yogi-preneur. This workshop also provides additional support through the Yoga Alliance CommUnity Forum.

Yoga Alliance Office Hours | Yoga and Religion

Explore yoga and religion with two great leaders on the topic—Hari-Kirtana das and Yoga Alliance’s Vice President of Standards, Dr. Christa Kuberry. In this series, expert panelists open their office doors, answer participant questions, and centralize discussion on nuanced and complex yogic topics.

CE Workshop Series | Liberation: Yoga Ethics in Action Right Now, Part 4

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 4 focuses on yoga ethics.

CE Workshop | Conspirituality: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories & How to Address Them

This workshop looks at the rise of QAnon and conspiracy theories in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it is impacting the yoga community. The discussion also covers approaches for how the yoga community can address conspiracy theories amongst its practitioners. For more information on this topic, event participants may refer to isdglobal.org

CE Workshop | Lower Back Pain and the Iliopsoas

Approximately 80 precent of the population suffers from chronic, or episodic, lower back pain. This can occur for many different reasons, yet how we move, sleep, and sit can dramatically impact our backs' health. Often, proper balancing of the deep flexor muscles of the “core” with the extensor muscles of the lower back/pelvis can improve low back pain—and yoga is a wonderful medium for this to occur! This workshop discusses the functioning of the iliopsoas muscle, the alignment of the pelvis, and the risks of excessive sitting and poor sleep hygiene. It also provides guidance on how to address and trouble-shoot our students’ and personal lower back pain.

Yoga Alliance Office Hours | Anatomy: The Low Back

In the Yoga Alliance Office Hours series, expert panelists open their office doors, answer participant questions, and centralize discussion on nuanced and complex yogic topics. In this event, returning digital event presenters Keri Bergeron, Jenny Loftus, and Arturo Peal break down the anatomy of the low back.

CE Workshop | Teaching Yoga for Big Bodies

As a plus-size yoga practitioner and teacher, presenter Kady Lafferty of Big Booty Yoga has spent years exploring and learning more physically comfortable ways to access yoga postures and flow more freely in a big body. For big-bodied students, it can be apparent when teachers don’t have knowledge on how to sequence for, adapt to, or support their success in class, which can feel isolating. This 75-minute workshop equips teachers with tools to empower students of all sizes so they will feel seen and appreciated. Walk away with tips and tricks to accommodate curves, hips, bellies, and busts.