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Yoga Lineages | An Introduction to Viniyoga

In this event, wellness expert Kim Weeks and Gary Kraftsow, Founder and Director of the American Viniyoga Institute, explore the origins, evolution, and modern-day story of the lineage of Viniyoga: a comprehensive and authentic transmission of the teachings of yoga including asana, pranayama, bandha, sound, chanting, meditation, personal ritual, and study of texts. Viniyoga (prefixes vi and ni plus yoga) is an ancient Sanskrit term that implies differentiation, adaptation, and appropriate application.

Yoga continues to evolve to include deeply varied styles and types of practice, all rooted in a shared ancient history. Yoga Lineages is a series of conversations that explores seven of today’s most widely recognized yoga lineages, revealing what is unique about these practices. Whether you’re seeking peace of mind, strength in body, or are simply interested in finding a more mindful way of living, yoga can help and is a practice for all.

CE Workshop Series | Three Principles of Spiritual Leadership: Self-Discipline, Part 3

The Bhagavad Gita is a call to action. Beyond the asceticism of a solitary yoga practice for the sake of one’s own liberation, is the higher practice of fighting for the sake of the world’s welfare. This workshop series, based on the third chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, discusses the practical application of three leadership principles that can empower us to lead without egoism, see beyond illusion, and exemplify action for all the world to follow. This series helps prepare those who know that the world needs them, to step up into a position of spiritual leadership. Part 3 of this series focuses on self-discipline.

Yoga Lineages | Viniyoga Practice

Experience the depth of an integrated Viniyoga class, including asana, pranayama, and meditation. Viniyoga offers a comprehensive and authentic transmission of yoga designed for everyone’s unique body and mind.

Yoga continues to evolve to include deeply varied styles and types of practice, all rooted in a shared ancient history. Yoga Lineages is a series of conversations that explores seven of today’s most widely recognized yoga lineages, revealing what is unique about these practices. Whether you’re seeking peace of mind, strength in body, or are simply interested in finding a more mindful way of living, yoga can help and is a practice for all.

CE Workshop Series | Fun, Friendship, and Freedom, Part 2

Indulge in some summer fun! Prashant and Manju Joshi teach yoga and holistic practices that result in better friendships and assist in freedom from dis-ease. Built especially for the summer, this workshop offers tools for this season such as handling heat and sun, and enhances your practice to prepare you for the forthcoming fall.

This series includes a combination of presentation and practice, focusing on the foundations of yoga, anatomy, physiology, mental health, teaching styles, and business.

Member Benefit Workshop | Navigating Music and Video Copyright Laws

The learning curve surrounding music and video copyright laws can be a challenge. This workshop offers a conversation about these concerns and explores what's possible as many professionals continue to take their endeavors online. Gain insight around why the copyright laws function the way they do, who dictates those laws, and how to bring compassion and awareness to this unusual and often fragmented ecosystem. Also, explore the historical role of music in yoga and its development and evolution as yoga and embodiment practices continue to grow and change due to Western influences.

CE Workshop | Book Discussion, IS THIS YOGA?

Dr. Anya Foxen and Dr. Christa Kuberry visit concepts, histories, and the complexities of modern yoga practice. Their recent book Is This Yoga? asks readers to get comfortable with the contradictions that are inherent in yoga’s past and present. Both authors provide us with a rigorously researched and accessible view that is flexible enough to move between and amongst a variety of definitions, understandings, and practices of yoga. This book explicitly strives to center the idea of diversity, conversation, and change when it comes to the story of yoga as we continue to critically question—is this yoga at all? Is This Yoga? is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching the topic for the first time, as well as yoga teachers, teacher training programs, casual and devoted practitioners, and interested non-practitioners.

Partner Event | Teaching for Equity and Synergy Yoga Sangha Series

Yoga Alliance Foundation’s Teaching for Equity program provides funding for free yoga classes in communities that face barriers to access. In this sangha series, program teachers will offer insights from their work, sharing stories of resilience, challenges, and solidarity that emerged in their communities amidst the global pandemic.

CE Workshop Series | Fun, Friendship, and Freedom, Part 3

Indulge in some summer fun! Prashant and Manju Joshi teach yoga and holistic practices that result in better friendships and assist in freedom from dis-ease. Built especially for the summer, this workshop offers tools for this season such as handling heat and sun, and enhances your practice to prepare you for the forthcoming fall.

This series includes a combination of presentation and practice, focusing on the foundations of yoga, anatomy, physiology, mental health, teaching styles, and business.

CE Workshop | The Anatomy of Yoga Sequencing

Hayley Winter presents this 75-minute workshop, during which she shares the anatomical and biomechanical approaches she uses when teaching yoga to athletes. Explore how to switch key muscles on and off to improve muscle sequencing and activation, and how developing this understanding can add a whole new dimension to how you teach yoga postures!

CE Workshop Series | Fun, Friendship, and Freedom, Part 4

Indulge in some summer fun! Prashant and Manju Joshi teach yoga and holistic practices that result in better friendships and assist in freedom from dis-ease. Built especially for the summer, this workshop offers tools for this season such as handling heat and sun, and enhances your practice to prepare you for the forthcoming fall.

This series includes a combination of presentation and practice, focusing on the foundations of yoga, anatomy, physiology, mental health, teaching styles, and business.

CE Workshop | Studying Cobra Pose

Practice cobra pose from the perspective of strength and useful mobility. Discuss interpretations of the term “core strength,” and work through exercises that distinguish these concepts. Participants visit cobra pose several times throughout the workshop to discuss the how-to of this shape and explore a few variations and exercises to create a practice that amplifies understanding of a strong and supple spine.

CE Workshop | Partner Yoga: Twice the Fun

Explore the benefits of partner yoga and how to use this practice to deepen your individual poses. Learn how partner yoga can help practitioners sense their “edge,” and use the breath of intuitive communication in this practice to find focus like none other. Many partner poses are explored as we play and have fun in this practice for two!