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CE Workshop | Lead with the Breath: Pranayama and Meditation

The powerful tool of Pranayama (breathwork) can reconnect us to our inner peace. Join Pranakriya yoga teacher Eric Brown as he discusses the relationship between Pranayama and meditation as understood in the Kripalu and Pranakriya traditions. Through lecture, breathwork practice, and meditation, you will develop an understanding of how Pranayama affects the flow of energy and can enhance your meditation practice.

Community Event | Yoga In Times of Global Crisis

From the wars in Ukraine and Tigray and the ongoing refugee crises in Syria and Afghanistan, people around the world are experiencing unprecedented times. As yoga teachers, it can often feel overwhelming to know where or how to lend your support. And, when it comes to taking your seat as a yoga teacher, it may feel daunting to guide students in their own practices. Hear from leaders in the yoga community and global activists as they share their perspectives on current crises, how yoga teachers can find their seat in these watershed moments, and the role that yoga can play in supporting humanity during these times.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Taller de CE | Consejos Prácticos para Enseñar Pranayama

Explora los consejos prácticos para enseñar el poder de Pranayama. Aprende cómo guiar a los estudiantes a través de ejercicios fáciles que ayudan a optimizar su práctica de Pranayama para tener mejor salud, relajación más profunda y mayor presencia mental.

CE Workshop | Explore the Scientific Research on Yoga and Alternate Nostril Breathing

Scientific research has shown breathing practices, and specifically alternate nostril breathing, can reduce anxiety, improve attention, and lower blood pressure. Yoga Alliance's Director of Research, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, is joined by leading breath researcher Dr. Shirley Telles and internationally renowned yoga teacher Saraswathi Vasudevan to discuss the most up-to-date research on breathing practices, including alternate nostril breathing and its effects on the mind and body. Tune in to learn practical tips for how and when to use alternate nostril breathing in your classes!

CE Workshop | reBUILD

Join reBUILD series creator Ava Taylor in a live workshop designed to cover key takeaways from the series and discuss specific solutions from actual THRIVE plans. Ava will hold a question-and-answer session and provide real time support to help ensure your business THRIVES. For Yoga Alliance members who have completed the reBUILD series or are interested in learning more!

CE Workshop | Teaching Skills-Based Yoga Classes

In this digital age, yoga teachers have access to an endless stream of content that can be inspirational, but at times overwhelming. It can cause teachers to doubt their abilities, and even overcomplicate their approach to asana. During this workshop, you will learn how to offer clear, compelling yoga classes, whether online or in-person.

Teaching Skills-Based Yoga Classes will help you:

· Make the most of what you already know, and teach it with your unique voice
· Plan your classes with focus and confidence
· Create classes that include experiential learning

CE Workshop | How to Integrate Yoga Philosophy into Classes and Workshops

One of the most challenging aspects of teaching yoga can be integrating philosophy into an asana class or workshop. The ability to introduce a theme at the start of a class and connect it to what’s happening on the mat—while simultaneously cueing poses and observing students—is a skill that often takes time and dedication to develop.

In this workshop, you'll learn:

· The value of integrating yoga philosophy into your classes
· How to introduce philosophical themes and connect them to poses and meditation
· Why you don't need to be a scholar to teach yoga philosophy

CE Workshop | Integrating Meditation into Yoga Sequencing and Your Personal Practice

Mindful awareness is an essential part of a yoga practice, but often teachers wonder "how can I better weave meditation into my public class offerings? You may discover the answer by cultivating your personal practice.

This workshop will help you:

· Examine and cultivate your self-practice
· Uncover existing meditative tools you may already be using
· Identify new opportunities to integrate meditation into your studio classes

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Meditation: The Relaxation Response

70-90% of all primary care visits in America are related to chronic stress and stress-related illnesses such as anxiety, depression, PTS, heart disease, headaches, GI disruptions, and more. In the next workshop of the Scientific Research series, Yoga Alliance Director of Research, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa is joined by Dr. John Denninger, Director of Research at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University and Indu Arora, Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist, for a conversation on how yoga, meditation, and the Relaxation Response might be able to counteract the toxic effects of chronic stress.
 
During this workshop you’ll learn:
 
· Research related to yogic meditation and its effects on the body and mind · Research on single-point focused meditation and the Relaxation Response · How to use this research in your teachings with an experiential meditation practice followed by tips on how to effectively teach meditation to elicit the Relaxation Response

CE Workshop | Chair Based Yoga for Dementia

Discover how to create opportunities to promote well-being through the practice of yoga for those living with dementia. In this workshop, you will learn how to:

· Increase your understanding of Dementia
· Discover yoga that supports people living with Dementia
· Consider the skills required to teach people with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairments

Taller de CE | Sacar el máximo partido a la enseñanza de clases particulares

Una de las oportunidades más lucrativas (y satisfactorias) en la enseñanza del yoga es trabajar con clientes privados. Pero, ¿cómo se puede no sólo conseguir nuevos clientes, sino también hacer que vuelvan a por más? En este taller, aprenderás cómo: · Construir una base de clientes privados · Estructurar la enseñanza para clientes privados · Determinar el precio de las sesiones privadas

CE Workshop | Sanskrit 101 for Yoga Professionals

Learn, enjoy, and build respect for the language of yoga—Samskrutam, or Sanskrit. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced teacher, this workshop is for you. You will learn:

· The script of Samskrutam
· Structure and correct pronunciation
· Samskrutam's relevance for yoga teachers and practitioners