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CE Workshop | Yoga and Society: Realities and Misperceptions Fueled by the Media

Using survey and media research, this workshop discusses yoga population demographics, including the presiding public impression and social justice implications of the skewed dominance of white women practitioners. The conversation will explore faulty impressions including the need for flexibility—or even wealth—in order to practice, as well as the need for inclusive public education and recognition that yoga can be adapted for any practitioner.

CE Workshop | Unpacking Tantra: Gender in Hindu Śākta Tantra, Part 2

This robust three-part workshop series explores the meaning and relevance of the term Tantra, the types of authority and authenticity debates that shape the global-digital world of Śākta Tantra, and the relevance of additional terms such as Goddesses, Initiate, and Adept. Part 2 analyzes the status of women and the third gender in the world of Hindu Śākta Tantra.

CE Workshop | Embody the Principles of Yoga in Your Asana Sequencing

Learn how to sequence yoga philosophy into your asana classes and integrate lessons from the Yoga Sutra. This workshop illustrates how to develop a process for teaching a yoga philosophy concept or principle by introducing it at the beginning of class, providing a corresponding movement experience, layering in specific language, and adding in pranayama or meditation experiences.

CE Workshop | Finding Your Business Purpose, Part 1

Vision, mission, and culture are vital to your business, even at an early stage. Without a north star, your yoga business may end up spinning its wheels. Whether you are a yoga studio or solopreneur, this workshop will help you find clarity around your “what,” “why,” and core values to manifest your yoga business dreams. By asking the questions, “Who do we serve?” “Who are the people we are trying to help?” and “What is it that we bring that is special and unique?” we will explore the core purpose of our yoga business.

CE Workshop | Seamless Transitions: A Guide to a Quiet Mat

Embark upon a thoughtful and important journey on your yoga mat. Learn tools, drills, and intelligent pathways to move seamlessly and with quiet intention through your practice. Implement constructive movements and cohesive actions utilizing the shoulder girdle, core capsule, and pelvic floor to transition between shapes with both intelligence and grace. Build more awareness and put your new-found knowledge into a sophisticated and seamless flow.

CE Workshop | The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter Two and the Asana, Part 2

Author and longtime yoga practitioner Matthew Sanford comes together with Yoga Alliance’s VP of Standards Dr. Christa Kuberry for a probing multi-part discussion about Chapter Two of the Bhagavad Gita and its possible applications in asana practice. Conversation topics range from setting the historical context for this ancient text to insights that might be drawn from Arjuna’s moral dilemma and Krishna’s responses to him, to how a contemporary practitioner might integrate such insights into their yoga practice. Each session includes a short yoga practice.

Master Class | Stressed About Yin Yoga

This master class guides you through a Yin Yoga practice that draws upon healing tools and techniques rooted in Taoist principles, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the 5 Element Theory. Presenter Kiesha Battles also shares the origins and principles (tattvas) of Yin Yoga.

CE Workshop | The Science on Yoga and Eating Disorders, Part 3

The yoga tradition is chock full of tools and practices for students dealing with eating disorder challenges, but it’s not immediately clear which elements will help! This series introduces three leading experts in the field of yoga and eating disorder recovery and how to make your yoga classes a safe space that supports eating disorder prevention and recovery. Walk away with a menu of practical, evidence-based tools to help all students eat mindfully, cope with big emotions, and feel better in their bodies. Part 3 of this workshop features Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone (IAYT).

CE Workshop | Research on Those Who Practice Yoga: Prevalence and Demographics

This session explores the prevalence of yoga in society, what statistics and trends we see globally, and what types of practice appear to be the most popular. Presenters also importantly discuss the demographics of yoga not just in the United States but around the world: what constitutes the age ranges, genders, and race/ethnicities of those who practice.

CE Workshop | Tibetan Yoga in Contemporary Practice

This workshop offers an introduction to the practice and theory of Tibetan Yoga in contemporary discourse. Dr. James Bae discusses what Tibetan Yoga is, various traditional forms and methodologies, as well as some relationships to and differences from Hatha Yoga. In addition, participants explore issues relative to research, education, and healing in contemporary context; and Dr. James shares an interdisciplinary model which situates traditional goals within modern, scientific discourse.

CE Workshop | Why Yoga Doesn’t Always Mean Union

Unpack the importance of distinctions with Daniel Simpson, a tutor at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and author of The Truth of Yoga. In this workshop, he details how Patañjali’s yoga is not about union. Rather, its ultimate goal is detachment from matter. He also discusses how a dualistic system can also be helpful with worldly objectives, from making wise choices to building relationships.

Panel Discussion | Evolution of Yoga Summit and Blueprint, Kickoff

In this panel, leadership from Yoga Alliance, Accessible Yoga, and Yoga Service Council discuss and highlight the Evolution of Yoga Blueprint document created to raise questions, explore possibilities, and invite change in the areas of yoga and cultural appropriation, racism, consent, and accessibility. This conversation is followed by three more panels that dive deeper with experts in the areas discussed in the Blueprint.