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Partner Event | Wellness After Covid: A Yoga and Healthcare Symposium with Give Back Yoga Foundation and Yoga in Healthcare Alliance

Yoga Alliance is a proud partner of Wellness After COVID: A Yoga and Healthcare virtual symposium taking place May 28-30, which shares the value of yoga in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This essential online event, co-hosted by the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance and The Give Back Yoga Foundation, brings together 30+ world renowned experts from across the disciplinary spectrum to share how yoga can enhance resilience and bolster healthcare systems burdened by the COVID-19 crisis.

Presenters include: Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP; Stephen Porges, PhD; Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, PhD; Shirley Telles, PhD; Richard Brown, MD; Patricia Gerbarg, MD; Robin Rothenberg, C-IAYT; Lord Clive Brooke; Eddie Stern; Patrick McKeown; Adrian James (President, Royal College of Psychiatry)...and many, many more.

*Of note, symposium discussion topics may include information on Yoga Therapy as presented by individuals with credible expertise in that field. For more on Yoga Alliance’s unique policy on Yoga Therapy, see our Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice.

Partner Event | Wellness After Covid: A Yoga and Healthcare Symposium with Give Back Yoga Foundation and Yoga in Healthcare Alliance

Yoga Alliance is a proud partner of Wellness After COVID: A Yoga and Healthcare virtual symposium taking place May 28-30, which shares the value of yoga in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This essential online event, co-hosted by the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance and The Give Back Yoga Foundation, brings together 30+ world renowned experts from across the disciplinary spectrum to share how yoga can enhance resilience and bolster healthcare systems burdened by the COVID-19 crisis.

Presenters include: Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP; Stephen Porges, PhD; Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, PhD; Shirley Telles, PhD; Richard Brown, MD; Patricia Gerbarg, MD; Robin Rothenberg, C-IAYT; Lord Clive Brooke; Eddie Stern; Patrick McKeown; Adrian James (President, Royal College of Psychiatry)... and many, many more.

Additionally, the following symposium events are available for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (CE) credit.If you are a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and attend any of the following, you can log this time as CE hours in your Teacher Dashboard.

· Return to Sattva: Restorative Breathing Practices for Long-COVID, with Robin Rothenberg,C-IAYT
· Family Yoga to Destress, with Julie Gayer Kris
· Tibetan Yoga: How an Ancient Buddhist Practice May Help in the Fight Against COVID-19, with Ian Baker, PhD
· Addressing the Psychological Effects of COVID-19 through Yoga and Relationality, with Damien Ridge, PhD; Tina Cartwright, PhD, CPsychol; and Nina Smyth, PhD
· How Yoga is Supporting India’s COVID-19 Response Plan, with Shirley Telles, PhD

*Of note, symposium discussion topics may include information on Yoga Therapy as presented by individuals with credible expertise in that field. For more on Yoga Alliance’s unique policy on Yoga Therapy, see our Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice.

Partner Event | Wellness After Covid: A Yoga and Healthcare Symposium with Give Back Yoga Foundation and Yoga in Healthcare Alliance

Yoga Alliance is a proud partner of Wellness After COVID: A Yoga and Healthcare virtual symposium taking place May 28-30, which shares the value of yoga in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This essential online event, co-hosted by the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance and The Give Back Yoga Foundation, brings together 30+ world renowned experts from across the disciplinary spectrum to share how yoga can enhance resilience and bolster healthcare systems burdened by the COVID-19 crisis.

Presenters include: Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP; Stephen Porges, PhD; Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, PhD; Shirley Telles, PhD; Richard Brown, MD; Patricia Gerbarg, MD; Robin Rothenberg, C-IAYT; Lord Clive Brooke; Eddie Stern; Patrick McKeown; Adrian James (President, Royal College of Psychiatry)... and many, many more.

Additionally, the following symposium events are available for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (CE) credit.If you are a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and attend any of the following, you can log this time as CE hours in your Teacher Dashboard.

· Return to Sattva: Restorative Breathing Practices for Long-COVID, with Robin Rothenberg,C-IAYT
· Family Yoga to Destress, with Julie Gayer Kris
· Tibetan Yoga: How an Ancient Buddhist Practice May Help in the Fight Against COVID-19, with Ian Baker, PhD
· Addressing the Psychological Effects of COVID-19 through Yoga and Relationality, with Damien Ridge, PhD; Tina Cartwright, PhD, CPsychol; and Nina Smyth, PhD
· How Yoga is Supporting India’s COVID-19 Response Plan, with Shirley Telles, PhD

*Of note, symposium discussion topics may include information on Yoga Therapy as presented by individuals with credible expertise in that field. For more on Yoga Alliance’s unique policy on Yoga Therapy, see our Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice.

CE Workshop Series | Yoga Ethics and Western Impositions, Part 1

This three-part workshop explores how yoga ethics may not be what many have come to expect in a Westernized world. Explore how yoga is a basic ethical theory that rivals familiar theories present in South Asia and the West, and how asana was not primarily a physical practice, but rather a philosophical exercise of ethics. Consider how colonialism continues to marginalize yoga ethics in contemporary discourse and make room for non-colonized yoga ethics. Part 1 focuses on yoga ethics and Western impositions.

CE Workshop | Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Yoga can be utilized as a healing tool for all. Understand how being trauma-informed can promote long-term healing for clients who have experienced trauma without triggering unwanted memories or sensations. This workshop will teach a trauma-informed approach to ensure that all students feel safe to experience yoga as an empowering, healing practice.

*Of note, this event may include information on trauma and yoga therapy as presented by individuals with credible expertise in that field. For more on Yoga Alliance’s unique policy on Yoga Therapy, see our Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice.

CE Workshop | Embodied Inclusion: Increasing LGBTQ+ and Body Positive Representation in Yoga, Part 1

This three-part series discusses how to make yoga classes more LGBTQ+ and body positive inclusive by integrating modern social movements and ancient history. Topics explored include, the (mis)representation of LGBTQ+ persons in yoga and society, how this contributes to harm, and the need for greater representation in yoga and community spaces. Stories of LGBTQ+ historical and mythological figures are shared, as well as lessons for the future. Take a critical look at the body positive movement and leave with tools to make yoga safer for LGBTQ+ folx. Part 1 examines the (mis)representation of LGBTQ+ persons in yoga and society.

CE Workshop Series | From Doing Yoga to Being Yoga, Part 1

We can "do" yoga for years, but it's only when we infuse our practice with the wisdom of its traditions and adapt it to the ups and downs of our daily lives that we become attuned to the potency of yoga's transformative power.

International speaker, activist, and yoga teacher Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and best-selling author and yoga teacher Barrie Risman share on how to unlock greater meaning and depth in your yoga practice and teaching. Let’s explore together what happens when we let yoga take the helm. Part 1 focuses on intention and the power of centering.

CE Workshop Series | Yoga Ethics and South Asian Alternatives, Part 2

This three-part workshop explores how yoga ethics may not be what many have come to expect in a Westernized world. Explore how yoga is a basic ethical theory that rivals familiar theories present in South Asia and the West, and how asana was not primarily a physical practice, but rather a philosophical exercise of ethics. Consider how colonialism continues to marginalize yoga ethics in contemporary discourse and make room for non-colonized yoga ethics. Part 2 focuses on yoga ethics and South Asian Alternatives.

CE Workshop Series | From Doing Yoga to Being Yoga, Part 2

We can "do" yoga for years, but it's only when we infuse our practice with the wisdom of its traditions and adapt it to the ups and downs of our daily lives that we become attuned to the potency of yoga's transformative power.

International speaker, activist, and yoga teacher Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and best-selling author and yoga teacher Barrie Risman share on how to unlock greater meaning and depth in your yoga practice and teaching. Let’s explore together what happens when we let yoga take the helm. Part 2 focuses on the thread of breath and the power of Savasana and closing.

CE Workshop | Embodied Inclusion: Increasing LGBTQ+ and Body Positive Representation in Yoga, Part 2

This three-part series discusses how to make yoga classes more LGBTQ+ and body positive inclusive by integrating modern social movements and ancient history. Topics explored include, the (mis)representation of LGBTQ+ persons in yoga and society, how this contributes to harm, and the need for greater representation in yoga and community spaces. Stories of LGBTQ+ historical and mythological figures are shared, as well as their lessons for the future. Take a critical look at the body positive movement and leave with tools to make yoga safer for LGBTQ+ folx. Part 2 explores stories of LGBTQ+ historical and mythological figures and learn the lessons they provide for the future.

CE Workshop Series | From Doing Yoga to Being Yoga, Part 3

We can "do" yoga for years, but it's only when we infuse our practice with the wisdom of its traditions and adapt it to the ups and downs of our daily lives that we become attuned to the potency of yoga's transformative power.

International speaker, activist, and yoga teacher Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and best-selling author and yoga teacher Barrie Risman share on how to unlock greater meaning and depth in your yoga practice and teaching. Let’s explore together what happens when we let yoga take the helm. Part 3 focuses on the power of community.

CE Workshop | Aging with Balance Through Yoga: Working with the Elderly by Strengthening Six Anti-Gravity Muscles, Part 1

Six anti-gravity muscle groups are strongly used in yoga practice and become even more essential to focus on when working with an aging population. Engagement of these muscles increases postural control and decreases the risk of falls by allowing for greater neck range of motion and peripheral vision. Learn how utilizing and strengthening these muscle groups is essential to improving posture, core support, and head positioning.