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CE Workshop | How to Integrate Yoga Philosophy into Classes and Workshops

One of the most challenging aspects of teaching yoga can be integrating philosophy into an asana class or workshop. The ability to introduce a theme at the start of a class and connect it to what’s happening on the mat—while simultaneously cueing poses and observing students—is a skill that often takes time and dedication to develop.

In this workshop, you'll learn:

· The value of integrating yoga philosophy into your classes
· How to introduce philosophical themes and connect them to poses and meditation
· Why you don't need to be a scholar to teach yoga philosophy

CE Workshop | Integrating Meditation into Yoga Sequencing and Your Personal Practice

Mindful awareness is an essential part of a yoga practice, but often teachers wonder "how can I better weave meditation into my public class offerings? You may discover the answer by cultivating your personal practice.

This workshop will help you:

· Examine and cultivate your self-practice
· Uncover existing meditative tools you may already be using
· Identify new opportunities to integrate meditation into your studio classes

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Meditation: The Relaxation Response

70-90% of all primary care visits in America are related to chronic stress and stress-related illnesses such as anxiety, depression, PTS, heart disease, headaches, GI disruptions, and more. In the next workshop of the Scientific Research series, Yoga Alliance Director of Research, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa is joined by Dr. John Denninger, Director of Research at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University and Indu Arora, Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist, for a conversation on how yoga, meditation, and the Relaxation Response might be able to counteract the toxic effects of chronic stress.
 
During this workshop you’ll learn:
 
· Research related to yogic meditation and its effects on the body and mind · Research on single-point focused meditation and the Relaxation Response · How to use this research in your teachings with an experiential meditation practice followed by tips on how to effectively teach meditation to elicit the Relaxation Response

CE Workshop | Chair Based Yoga for Dementia

Discover how to create opportunities to promote well-being through the practice of yoga for those living with dementia. In this workshop, you will learn how to:

· Increase your understanding of Dementia
· Discover yoga that supports people living with Dementia
· Consider the skills required to teach people with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairments

Taller de CE | Sacar el máximo partido a la enseñanza de clases particulares

Una de las oportunidades más lucrativas (y satisfactorias) en la enseñanza del yoga es trabajar con clientes privados. Pero, ¿cómo se puede no sólo conseguir nuevos clientes, sino también hacer que vuelvan a por más? En este taller, aprenderás cómo: · Construir una base de clientes privados · Estructurar la enseñanza para clientes privados · Determinar el precio de las sesiones privadas

CE Workshop | Sanskrit 101 for Yoga Professionals

Learn, enjoy, and build respect for the language of yoga—Samskrutam, or Sanskrit. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced teacher, this workshop is for you. You will learn:

· The script of Samskrutam
· Structure and correct pronunciation
· Samskrutam's relevance for yoga teachers and practitioners

Supporting Mental, Financial, and Family Health: The Member Assistance Program

The Member Assistance Program is an exciting new benefit for Yoga Alliance members. This program is included in your membership at no additional cost, and offers a variety of valuable services including 24/7 mental health support, work and life services, legal and financial services, and more. Join members of the Yoga Alliance Community Engagement team and one of our partners at Lytle AllOne Health Company to explore this program, including:

· How the Member Assistance Program works
· What services are included in the program
· How to access and navigate the portal from your Member Dashboard

CE Workshop | Caring for your Voice as a Yoga Teacher

This workshop will help you gain a deeper awareness of and appreciation for your voice as a yoga teacher. When cueing, do you unconsciously clear your throat? Do you say “um” frequently? Does your sound come from your heart, diaphragm, core, or somewhere else? As you increase your awareness you will come closer to hearing your pure voice and how it changes on and off the mat. Learn to love your voice and how to care for it by:
 
· Exploring your unique vocal intonation and rhythm · Practicing physical warm ups and sounding in asana to find your prosody · Tapping and humming to open and heal our throat chakra

CE Workshop | Sthira Sukham Asanam: Steadiness and Ease

Patanjali's influential Yoga Sutras have long served as a guide for living a yogic life. In this workshop, we explore the concepts of Sthira and Sukha (Yoga Sutras 2.46 to 2.48), which promote steadiness and ease. You will learn:
· The definition and role of Asana
· How to attain Sthiram and Sukham
· Benefits of Asana and how to rise about the dualities

CE Workshop | The Stories Behind the Poses

Many yoga poses are named after ancient Indian gods, but what do their stories teach us about yoga, life, and ourselves? Dr. Raj Balkaran shares an exclusive preview of his new book “The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures” to teach you how to harness these stories to deepen your teaching and practice. In this workshop you will discover:

· The profound relationship between ancient Indian mythological stories and yoga postures
· How to honor the spiritual roots of yoga as expressed in 10 key ancient Indian stories
· How to use key mythological stories to deepen your own yoga teaching and practice

CE Workshop | How to Get Hired as a Yoga Teacher

Feeling frustrated trying to land your first or next yoga teaching position? It can be difficult to get your foot in the door at a new studio. Learn how to successfully navigate the hiring process to build confidence and help you land your next teaching position at a studio, community/recreation center, or health facility. In this workshop, you will learn:

· Where to find the best yoga teacher jobs
· How to “sell” yourself without feeling inauthentic
· The best ways to present yourself on paper and in-person to land the job

CE Workshop | Rock Your Reels

With over 1 billion active users each month, Instagram is an essential part of social media marketing, and over the last few years, Reels have taken center stage as the tool to bring your brand to life. Learn how to create engaging video content and grow your client base—and have fun doing it! In this workshop, wellness creator Sadie Nardini will discuss:
 
· How to use Instagram Reels to quickly build clientele
· What content you should (and shouldn't!) focus on for the best results
· A step-by-step guide to creating Reels