Your Yoga Alliance

Community Conversation | Yoga and Yoga Therapy
2021-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and Yoga Alliance (YA) in conversation as YA shares its updated policy and the role Scope of Practice plays in providing guiderails for yoga teachers and yoga therapists. This session will be hosted by Marsha Banks-Harold, owner of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio, who contributed to Yoga Alliance’s Standards Review Project and Yoga Therapy Task Force. She will be joined by IAYT Board Member Molly McManus, YA Board Member Staffan Elgelid, and YA Vice President of Standards Dr. Christa Kuberry.

Yoga Lineages | An Introduction to Kripalu Yoga
2021-12-07 12:00 - 13:15
One of the joys of a personal yoga practice is discovering which style or lineage most resonates with you. Have you explored Kripalu yoga? Robert Mulhall and Monique Schubert (E-RYT 220, RYT 500, YACEP) join host Kim Weeks for this introductory workshop to Kripalu yoga, a practice emphasizing meditation, breathwork, and spiritual transformation.﻿

Our Yoga Lineages series provides an easy-to-follow and comprehensive look at six of today’s most widely studied lineages (Ashtanga, Integral, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, and Viniyoga). In these sessions, presenters will share the history, philosophy, and power imbalances within these lineages.﻿﻿

CE Workshop | How to Create a (Really Good) Online Course
2021-12-02 12:00 - 13:15
Do you want to turn that “gleam in your eye” into a professional, well-designed online course? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to think like an educator (rather than an expert), organize your content clearly, and structure your course for maximum impact and learning. We’ll demystify technology and discuss which tools and platforms are right for you. Bring your current idea! During the workshop, we’ll create a practical game plan to help you bring your course into the world.

CE Workshop | Yoga Biomechanics: H﻿﻿ow Everyday Movement Impacts You on the Mat
2021-12-01 12:00 - 13:15
How are your everyday activities and movement patterns impacting your yoga practice? In this 75-minute workshop, Hayley Winter, MSc Biomechanics, E-RYT 500, YACEP explores the types of loading patterns you could be bringing to the mat that may negatively affect your experience within postures. Hayley explores the meaning of loading, deconstructing and reconstructing yoga postures to help re-pattern the body to avoid the risk of injury.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention in Veterans
2021-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11th, this month’s Scientific Research focuses on an important mental health challenge from the Veteran community; suicide prevention and the case for yoga’s use alongside traditional treatments. Data shows that suicide is a top ten leading cause of death in America, suicide disproportionally affects Veterans. Kelly Wulf, yoga teacher and executive director of Comeback Yoga, host Dr. Janine D’Anniballe and Dr. Geoff Smith, both researchers and clinicians, for a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention for Veterans. Dr. Janine D’Anniballe discusses how yoga helps with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Geoff Smith shares from his clinical research and experience as a psychologist working daily to reduce suicide and improve mental health in the VA system. Understand the rationale for using yoga alongside traditional treatments for reducing suicide in the Veteran community, as well as the success of the community-based Comeback Yoga Program.

CE Workshop | Yoga for Veterans: The Kosha Model, Yoga Nidra, and Post-Combat Recovery
2021-11-30 10:00 - 11:00
Dr. Stephen Graham PT, DPT, RYT 500 and Charles Noel LCSW, RYT 500 are both combat Veterans and now serve as employees at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System within the Veteran’s Healthcare Administration. Their shared experience of recovery after combat inspired them to team up to support other Veterans re-connect to their personal missions after service. This workshop explores how they apply the Koshas and Yoga Nidra to this population at all stages of their yogic journeys.

Community Sangha | Live Life in Joy
2021-11-19 10:00 - 11:00
In this Community Sangha, Rev. Melissa Moorer-Nobles discusses how the art of living in joy has supported her in meeting many of today’s challenges. We also explore how the practice of joy inspired her to create InJoy-OutJoy program to help others open their lives to joy.

Yoga Lineages | Ashtanga Yoga Practice
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:15
Practice Ashtanga in this asana class. This lineage is a practice of six series of asanas held within the Eight Limbs of Yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras. This ongoing series provides an easy-to-follow and comprehensive look at six of today’s most widely studied lineages (Ashtanga, Integral, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, and Viniyoga). In these sessions, presenters will share the history, philosophy, and power imbalances within these lineages.

CE Workshop | How to Cue Chair Yoga
2021-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
This workshop explores effective cueing for teaching chair yoga online. Learn how to engage better when teaching online classes. There is a special focus on students with sensory impairments. This workshop is a mix of theory and practice.

CE Workshop | Experiential Anatomy: Studying Triangle Pose
2021-11-17 12:00 - 13:15
Practice triangle pose (utthita trikonasana) from the perspective of strength and useful mobility. Discuss what joint positions and movements comprise the pose, and work through exercises that clarify these concepts. Expect a few visits to triangle to discuss the “how-to”, some creative variations (with and without props) and exercises to create a practice that amplifies your understanding of this widely-practiced and intriguing pose.

CE Workshop | Yoga to Support the Lymphatic System
2021-11-16 14:00 - 15:15
Our Lymphatic system is integral to our health and well-being, supporting our immunity, fluid regulation, and sweeping the body of debris. Many yoga teachers and practitioners know very little about how the lymphatic system works and why it is so important. Learn how our yoga practice can support our luminous health by fine tuning our lymphatic system.

Yoga Lineages | Introduction to Ashtanga
2021-11-16 12:00 - 13:15
This online workshop dives into Ashtanga yoga—a practice of six series of asana held within the Eight Limbs of Yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras. Walk away with a deeper understanding of this yoga lineage and how you can incorporate it into your personal yoga practice.

This ongoing series provides an easy-to-follow and comprehensive look at six of today’s most widely studied lineages (Ashtanga, Integral, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, and Viniyoga). In these sessions, presenters will share the history, philosophy, and power imbalances within these lineages.

CE Workshop | How to Develop a Teacher Training Curriculum
2021-11-10 16:00 - 17:00
Prashant and Manju Joshi, co-founders of Gurukul Yoga take you through their journey of starting developing curriculum for teachers’ training. Learn the process of creating a Yoga Alliance approved teachers training curriculum and successfully delivering it.

CE Workshop | Anatomy of Pain, Part 1
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:15
In this 75-minute workshop Hayley Winter and Annelize Ferreira introduce a basic overview of pain anatomy and physiology. They explore where and how pain is produced, including the perception of pain and how pain can affect the emotional body. Hayley and Annelize provide a bite-size approach on this vast topic for yoga teachers to gain insights into the nature of pain.

CE Workshop | Your Voice: Yoga to Preserve and Protect It
2021-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
Find and free your authentic and natural voice while preserving and protecting it. Vocal warm-ups and sounding in yoga postures will allow you to find a way to teach and speak in your natural rhythm. Pranayama and asana combine with vocal releases that will allow your voice to come from a deeper connected part of your body/mind. Learn practical vocal tips for good vocal hygiene. Understand ways to speak and teach in a soothing voice, with clarity and confidence. Practice projection to be heard, without straining their vocal instrument.

CE Workshop | 3 Skills on Developing a Stellar Workshop
2021-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
Whether you are brand new to teaching workshops or are a seasoned facilitator who wants to hone your skills, you’ll love this deep dive into what it takes to deliver an exceptional yoga workshop that makes a lasting impact on the lives of your students. Understand the differences between classes and teaching workshops and how each can support the other to develop a well-rounded business model. Discover a simple strategy for choosing an irresistible workshop topic that will support you to fill your event with eager students. Learn effective teaching strategies that will keep your students engaged and accommodate different learning styles.

CE Workshop | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
2021-11-04 14:00 - 15:00
Learn steps to triumph over imposter syndrome and tap into the strength to lead their students with confidence. Listen to a discussion around troubleshooting tips and review a complimentary plan and script.

CE Workshop | Body Basics: Holistic Nutrition for Peak Performance without Burnout
2021-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
This workshop takes a detailed look at digestive health, helping participants naturally energize, feel strong and continue giving their best performance. Learn more about adrenal stress and how to eat the right foods to stay nourished as you serve your tribe.

CE Workshop | TriYoga: Prāṇa Vidyā, Level 1
2021-11-03 12:00 - 13:00
TriYoga is a systematized method that includes seven levels of Prāṇa Vidyā practices. Level 1 introduces internal and external breath retention practices with Uḍḍīyana Bandha (Navel Lock), Mūla Bandha (Root Lock), and Jalandhara Bandha (Chin Lock). The practice concludes with a concentration kriya to calm and focus the mind, leading into meditation. Join this session to experience a powerful practice to increase energy throughout the body, quiet the mind, and achieve deeper states of meditation.

CE Workshop | Designing Curriculum 101
2021-11-02 14:00 - 15:00
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you try to translate your brilliant idea into an actual training? You are not alone. This training provides a clear process to follow whether you are creating a short course or full teacher training. Learn the foundations of developing an effective curriculum that will support your students in completing your training, prepared to apply what they have learned, without leaving you or your students overwhelmed and exhausted in the process.

CE Workshop | Skill in Action: New Tools, Strategies, Consciousness, and Ways to Take Action
2021-11-02 12:00 - 13:00
Author Michelle Cassandra Johnson shares her second edition of Skill in Action, which will be out on November 2nd, 2021. Skill in Action includes new tools, exercises, strategies, and reflections on how we can be skillful as we act and respond to all that is in the way of our collective liberation. In celebration of the launch of this new edition, Michelle is joined with her friend and colleague, Kerri Kelly. Together, they will discuss what Michelle has learned since the first edition emerged and the new offerings contained within the newest edition of Skill in Action. Connect, celebrate, and reflect on how you can truly radicalize your yoga practice to create a just world.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

CE Workshop | Gentle Accessible Partner Yoga
2021-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
Partner up, release tight tissue, gain core strength and have fun! This workshop offers an accessible practice for any body and every body. Practice will be done seated for the opportunity to work with less “gravity,” making it more available to everyone and in order to gain deeper aspects of the partner asana. This session involves chairs without arms or wheels, and optional yoga block or small firm pillow. Viewers can practice or simply watch and take notes and pictures to develop your own duo yoga time!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

CE Workshop | Chair Yoga: Hand, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
2021-10-28 10:00 - 11:00
This is a practical yoga workshop that explores the role our hands, shoulders, knees, and toes play in our daily lives. Learn practices that nurture functional movement, correct alignment, strength, and comfort.

CE Workshop | 3 Ways to Rock Your Instagram: Doing the Bare Minimum
2021-10-27 16:00 - 17:00
Successful social media expert and wellness instructor Sadie Nardini offers this useful Instagram tip workshop geared towards those who want to build a bigger audience on and offline. Also, for those who want a more robust income using their Instagram page as marketing—without spending tons of time or money to do it—this is for you!

CE Workshop | How the Bhagavad Gita Changed Yoga
2021-10-27 12:00 - 13:00
The Bhagavad Gita promotes activity. It combines the philosophy of earlier Upanishads with devotional religion, providing seeds of inspiration for physical yoga. Explore its influential teachings with Daniel Simpson, author of The Truth of Yoga and a tutor at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Depression
2021-10-26 16:00 - 17:00
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges in the world. This scientific research workshop focuses on depressive mood and ways that yoga has been scientifically shown to support mental health. Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa reviews the scientific rationale related to yoga and depressive mood. Amy Weintraub, yoga teacher and author of the book Yoga for Depression, shares about yogic practices that may support folks who are experiencing depressive mood.

Yoga Alliance Office Hours | Anatomy: The Shoulders
2021-10-26 14:00 - 15:00
The shoulder is a complex and very mobile part of the body that requires stability and strength, especially when weight bearing on the arms in asana practice. Learn how to safely move through common yoga poses and tips to support yourself and your students when challenges come your way. Join Keri Bergeron, Jenny Loftus, and Arturo Peal for all things shoulders.

CE Workshop | The Anatomy of Movement
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:15
In this 75-minute workshop, Hayley Winter brings the anatomical planes of movement to life through yoga posture. Explore the importance of understanding the planes of movement, add a whole new dimension to yoga sequencing, and improve body reading skills.

CE Workshop | Experiential Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine
2021-10-20 12:00 - 13:15
Presenter Erin Ehlers (E-RYT 500, YACEP) guides an anatomy and physiology lesson through movements and strengthening exercises. This experiential class includes techniques that will enhance your understanding of the thoracic spine, rib cage and shoulder blades, and will work wonderfully in your yoga classes as smaller pieces of bigger poses.

CE Workshop | Postpartum Yoga: Applications for Teaching and Safe Practice
2021-10-19 14:00 - 15:15
Moving into a new body and a new life after giving birth can be challenging, exhausting, and exciting. Yoga can offer nourishment and support during the postpartum year of transition and new beginnings. Learn some common challenges and ways yoga can help in this sacred time.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
