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CE Workshop | Integrating Yoga for Modern Wellbeing, Part 1

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. Part 1 features the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance (YIHA) and their social prescribing yoga program, Yoga4health. Commissioned by the health services in West London in 2018, this program is now used throughout the UK in early intervention of some of the most widespread health conditions to improve patient outcomes and decrease demand on healthcare services.
 
Join the Yoga Alliance Scientific Research team for this workshop as we discuss how lessons learned from the Yoga4health program can be applied in other settings. You will learn:
 
· What "social prescribing" means, and how it can support the inclusion of yoga in healthcare in the UK and beyond · The important research findings that have helped Yoga4health to spread, and what they mean by "patient empowerment" · Strategies for integrating yoga into public health care, no matter the country you reside in

CE Workshop | Introduction to YogaX: Stanford University’s Integrated Holistic Yoga Program

For the last ten years, a team of yoga-practicing psychologists from Stanford University’s Psychiatry Department has offered specialized yoga teacher trainings, as well as research and yoga classes, through the YogaX Integrated Holistic Yoga Program.

What is integrated holistic yoga? This model offers a mindfully embodied, comprehensive set of practices, dedicated to enhancing wellbeing for all, and works to promote the science and application of yoga in the medical community and beyond.

Join us and Dr. Christiane Brems to learn how YogaX is removing barriers to accessing yoga in an innovative, cross-sector approach that integrates the traditions of yoga with modern neuroscience.

In this workshop, you will:

· Be introduced to the integrated holistic yoga program at Stanford University
· Learn how the YogaX team approaches yoga teacher training
· Explore how a yoga teacher training program is integrating yogic traditions and practices into modern medical applications

CE Workshop | Building a Sustainable Yoga Career, Part 1

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.

Whether you're a new RYT looking for a teaching opportunity for the first time, or a seasoned professional looking for something new— there are many considerations when searching for a job teaching yoga. Where do you want to teach, and how often? What steps do you need to take in order to apply for an open position? In part one of this three-part series, Justin Ifill discusses finding teaching opportunities as an RYT. In this webinar, you will learn:

· The different venues for yoga teaching (studio, gym, private instruction, etc.)
· What to consider when searching for teaching opportunities
· Steps you will need to take in order to apply for jobs

Register now for part two and part three of this series.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research: Learnings from the 2022 Yoga and Neuroscience Conference

You know that yoga is a practice that improves how we feel, perform, and think, but have you ever been curious how yoga does this?

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Rosenthal, chief resident physician in Neurology at NYU and dedicated yoga practitioner, on the scientific research findings on yoga and executive function, stress, mood, and risk tolerance. Dr. Rosenthal will also share insights from experiments hosted during the 2022 Neuroscience and Yoga Online Conference.

In this webinar, you will learn about:

· The theoretical background and practical implications of these yoga and neuroscience studies
· The science of how yoga affects the brain, and how to harness these benefits for yourself
· How to get involved in research at the upcoming 2023 Yoga and Neuroscience Conference

CE Workshop | How Yoga and Mindfulness Can Help Children Lower Anxiety and Boost Mood

Worldwide, 20.5% of youths are struggling with anxiety symptoms,* and yoga has the potential to help. Join us to learn how many of the skills we teach can help kids navigate the mind and body's response to stress. In this workshop, we explore ways kids can better understand their response to challenges, increase their ability to regulate emotions, and lower their anxiety while boosting their mood.

You will learn:

· How to shift thinking about anxiety as a group of symptoms to how we survive a challenge
· How to use Mindful MEDS (Movement, Exhale, Drink Water and Squat Spot) to lower stress and anxiety in children (these are skills that can help adults, too)
· An accessible definition of mindfulness known as The Three C’s: Curious, Calm, and Connected To The Moment

*“About 11.6% of kids had anxiety in 2012, up 20% from 2007. But during the pandemic, those numbers nearly doubled, such that 20.5% of youth worldwide now struggle with anxiety symptoms'' (American Psychological Association, Oct 2022).

CE Workshop | How To Create Dynamic Digital Yoga Content

Discover the art and science of creating successful online wellness offerings in this workshop with digital entrepreneur Sadie Nardini. Learn new and improved tools with a step-by-step tutorial to help you create content that is fun, creative, and attracts your best audience. In this workshop you will learn:

· How to make content creation fun and creative
· What is involved in moving from concept to marketing
· Tips for attracting your best audience

How the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements May Affect You and Your Yoga Business

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently considering a rule that would impose a nationwide ban on almost all past and future non-compete agreements between employers and workers in the US. Join our legislative and regulatory counselors Aimee Ghosh and Julia Judish from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP, who will explain how this proposed rule, if passed, would affect yoga professionals and businesses.

The Uncommon Yogi: A History of Blacks and Yoga in the U.S.

Join us for a live watch part of the groundbreaking documentary The Uncommon Yogi: A History of Blacks and Yoga in the U.S. We will be joined by documentary creator and the Executive Director and co-founder of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance, Jana Long.

Her film traces the historical roots of yoga practice in black communities in the U.S. and highlights some of the yoga teachers who have emerged from the early 1920s into the 21st century. It also dives deep into the influence Black individuals and communities have on the practice, and stories that are far too often left out of yoga education and conversation.

After the screening, Jana will host a live Q+A, and attendees will receive helpful resources and guidance on how to integrate this important information into their yoga teachings.

**Content Warning: This film explores topics like slavery and suicide and depicts images of racial violence that may be triggering for some individuals.

CE Workshop | Building a Sustainable Yoga Career, Part 2

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.

In part two of this three-part series, we discuss the economics of yoga studios, including compensation, and how topics like commuting, meals, and taxes should factor into your earnings.

In this webinar, you will learn:

· How yoga studios operate, and where teachers fit into the picture
· Important considerations in knowing your value
· When (and how) to ask for a raise

CE Workshop | The Myth of Yoga and Flexibility

As yoga teachers, an assumption we often hear from non-practitioners is that they are not “flexible enough” for yoga; in reality, placing too much emphasis on stretching may actually be harming our students in the long run. Join Yogi Aaron, creator of AYAMA (Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™️), as he disputes the flexibility myth and explains why we should place focus on activating and strengthening muscles instead. Come ready to gain a new perspective on stretching, flexibility, and yoga that will transform how you teach and practice.

In this workshop you will learn:

· How stretching disconnects the body and mind, weakens the muscles, and causes misalignment, instability, and chronic pain
· A popular yoga pose you may want to avoid teaching, and why
· A simple muscle activation practice for you and your students to instantly feel stronger and more stable in the body

CE Workshop | Ancient Text and Modern Applications, Part 1: What the Bhagavad Gita is, and Why it Matters

Yoga teachers and enthusiasts alike are naturally drawn to the teachings of The Bhagavad Gita; and yet at times it may be difficult for readers to see how its lessons can be applied to today’s modern landscape. In this series, Hari-kirtana das will offer a deeper understanding of what the Bhagavad Gita really is and how it can help us navigate our way through whatever we face today. Part 1 of the series will cover the basics and take some first steps toward a deeper understanding of the Gita’s message.

In this session, you’ll learn:

· What the Bhagavad Gita is and how to understand its teachings
· Important characters like Krishna and Arjuna, and why they’re on a battlefield
· How to recognize the Gita’s overarching themes, literary structure, and primary topics

Those who register for this workshop will receive The Yoga Ladder, an excerpt from Hari-kirtana’s forthcoming book,  Journey Into The Bhagavad-gita.

CE Workshop | Chair Yoga for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. An estimated 2.8 million people worldwide are living with this disease, which affects the central nervous system and often impacts mobility. Maria Jones (E-RYT 500) has been working with those living with MS since the beginning of her yoga teaching journey, and is the author of The Chair Yoga Handbook. Join us for a discussion and practical learning on yoga practices shown to be beneficial for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

In this workshop, you will:

· Increase your awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and its symptoms
· Examine how MS affects the lives of those living with the condition
· Be introduced to yoga practices that are safe and potentially effective in supporting the everyday lives of those living with MS