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CE Workshop | Ancient Text and Modern Applications, Part 1: What the Bhagavad Gita is, and Why it Matters
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Yoga teachers and enthusiasts alike are naturally drawn to the teachings of The Bhagavad Gita; and yet at times it may be difficult for readers to see how its lessons can be applied to today’s modern landscape. In this series, Hari-kirtana das will offer a deeper understanding of what the Bhagavad Gita really is and how it can help us navigate our way through whatever we face today. Part 1 of the series will cover the basics and take some first steps toward a deeper understanding of the Gita’s message.

In this session, you’ll learn:

· What the Bhagavad Gita is and how to understand its teachings
· Important characters like Krishna and Arjuna, and why they’re on a battlefield
· How to recognize the Gita’s overarching themes, literary structure, and primary topics

Those who register for this workshop will receive The Yoga Ladder, an excerpt from Hari-kirtana’s forthcoming book,  Journey Into The Bhagavad-gita.﻿

CE Workshop | Chair Yoga for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
2023-03-20 10:00 - 11:00
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. An estimated 2.8 million people worldwide are living with this disease, which affects the central nervous system and often impacts mobility. Maria Jones (E-RYT 500) has been working with those living with MS since the beginning of her yoga teaching journey, and is the author of The Chair Yoga Handbook. Join us for a discussion and practical learning on yoga practices shown to be beneficial for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

In this workshop, you will:

· Increase your awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and its symptoms
· Examine how MS affects the lives of those living with the condition
· Be introduced to yoga practices that are safe and potentially effective in supporting the everyday lives of those living with MS

CE Workshop | Ancient Text and Modern Applications, Part 2: Metaphysics and Theology
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:00
Part 2 of our series will look at how the Gita presents us with a new set of underlying assumptions about the nature of reality. We will explore topics like Metaphysics, the concept that “reality” may expand past what can be seen or measured, and Theology, and how their presence emerges in the Bhagavad Gita.

In this session, you’ll learn:

· How the Gita’s metaphysical conception of reality works… and how it can change the way we see the world
· How the Gita’s concept of God is different from western monotheism
· What makes the Gita’s philosophy exist beyond the structure of religion

Those who register for this workshop will receive The Yoga Ladder, an excerpt from Hari-kirtana’s forthcoming book, Journey Into The Bhagavad-gita.﻿

CE Workshop | Prana and Pranayama: The Power of Breathing
2023-03-28 21:45 - 22:45
Pranayama is a foundation of yoga, aimed at building connection between the breath, mind, body, and soul. When we focus on the breath, we are observing how our Prana—or energy—flows through us, perhaps with the aim of invigorating, relaxing, or healing the self. Join us for a discussion and self-exploration of the give-and-take of our energy, and the self-care that comes from Pranayama.

In this webinar, you will learn:

· A refresher on the concept of Prana and Pranayama
· How to use the breath as a tool to master your body and mind
· The physiological aspects of Pranayama

CE Workshop | Ancient Text and Modern Applications, Part 3: Turning the Theoretical into Practical
2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:00
The Bhagavad Gita is not only for armchair philosophers, but rather a manual for the practical application of spiritual wisdom accessible for all. In this session, we’ll talk about the Gita’s philosophical conclusion and its ultimate message. Explore how to develop a deep and meaningful relationship with the text and ways to apply its teachings in your life.

In the final part of this series, you’ll learn:

· Why the Bhagavad Gita is a message of hope (but not in the way you might think)
· Tips for contemplative reading
· Ways to integrate the Gita’s teachings into your life

Those who register for this workshop will receive The Yoga Ladder, an excerpt from Hari-kirtana’s forthcoming book,  Journey Into The Bhagavad-gita.﻿

Explore the Benefits of Yoga Alliance Membership
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00
Whether you’re already a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, a current student at one of our many Registered Yoga Schools, or thinking about starting a yoga teacher training, there’s a lot a Yoga Alliance membership offers that you may not know about. Join the Community Engagement team for an event designed to help you get the most from a Yoga Alliance membership. The team will go over the many resources available to you as a member, including the Member Assistance Program and YA CommUnity, setting up your professional profile, accessing benefits, and more. Bring any and all questions—or even let us know what benefits you’d like to see in the future!

*This event will not be recorded.

CE Workshop | Restorative Yoga: Power Presence Practice
2023-04-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a unique workshop that repositions and spotlights restorative yoga as an integral practice for modern times. Anna Ashby establishes the importance of caring for our nervous system health, and presents an excerpt and sequence featured in her new book, Restorative Yoga: Power Presence Practice for Teachers and Trainees.

In this workshop, you will:

· Better understand the power a restorative yoga practice, and how it impacts our physiological state
· Experience restorative yoga as an empowered process for exploring the depths of human ‘being’ and the more subtle aspects of yoga practice
· Rediscover the importance of slowing down and repositioning stillness and space at the heart of yoga practice

CE Workshop | How to Prepare for Tax Season as a Yoga Professional in the U.S.
2023-04-05 16:00 - 17:00
With the US federal tax return deadline fast approaching, join your fellow yoga professionals for a session designed to help you prepare to complete your tax return. We’ll hear from Rachel Clark of the CFO Services Group about some of the basics you need to know whether you are a teacher, business owner, or both. This session will include:

· Suggestions for how to organize your paperwork if you’re working with a tax professional
· What you might want to start doing *now* to prepare for a smoother tax season next year
· How to evaluate when you and your business are ready to hire a professional bookkeeper or accountant

CE Workshop | Building a Sustainable Yoga Career, Part 3
2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for this three-part series to learn practical tips to sustain and grow your yoga career at any experience level. Justin Ifill discusses strategies for navigating the job market, important education to ensure you’re fairly compensated, and how to prevent burnout.

What first drew you to yoga, and how do you maintain that inspiration? How do you continue to find that passion for your work over time? In the final part of this three-part series, we focus on the importance of professional growth. Learn how to stay inspired and connected in teaching yoga, without depleting yourself in the process.

In this webinar, you will learn:

· Why it’s important to teach from a place of love and authenticity
· Ways to stay inspired in your teaching over time
· How to manage your energy levels to prevent burnout

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 1: An Overview
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
What are the koshas, and what is their relevance to a yoga practice? Join us for this 6-part series in which Manju and Prashant Joshi will discuss how an awareness of the koshas can deepen your practice and help you gain knowledge of yourself inside and out.

We’ll begin with an overview of what the koshas are, and their relevance in yogic wisdom and practice. Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the koshas from yoga/Sankhya schools of philosophy
· The concept of the three bodies
· Yogic practices tailored to each kosha

CE Workshop | Integrating Yoga for Modern Wellbeing, Part 2: Perspectives and Learnings from Yoga in the VA
2023-04-17 14:00 - 15:00
Across the world, communities and individuals are struggling with health on every level—biological, emotional, social, and physical— and research shows yoga can, and should, be used as part of the solution. During this 4-part series, we’ll explore different ways of integrating yoga in healthcare systems and hear success stories from around the world.

In Part 2 of this series, we explore findings from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States, who has adopted a “Whole Health” approach within their healthcare system and how the program can be applied in other settings. This model supports greater inclusion and implementation of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) practices. Yoga is one of the evidence-based approaches the Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) makes available, whether on-site, via telehealth, or through community care.

In this session, Alison Whitehead and Marlysa Sullivan will discuss the impact yoga has had within VA’s Whole Health system. They’ll share insights on implementation and support strategies, as well as lessons learned from obstacles they met along the way.

Join us for this exciting conversation. You’ll learn:

· What “Whole Health” means at the VHA and how this system supports a focus on overall well-being
· Important research findings and therapeutic benefits that helped support the growth of yoga as a complementary and integrative health intervention, especially within the Veteran community
· Support strategies for yoga program implementation and learnings from obstacles along the way that can support you, no matter what community you’d like to encourage yoga in

CE Workshop | Introducing the Concept of Detachment to Your Yoga Students
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00
We know that yoga is more than asana — and while learning techniques to safely sequence asana and pranayama are an important foundation in yoga teaching, philosophy is also a key component to delivering a well-rounded yoga class. Join sisters Cristal and Pooja Sharma to explore how to introduce the concept of detachment while teaching asana, pranayama, and meditation. We’ll discuss how to integrate yoga philosophy in a way that is both accessible for students and works with the flow of your class.

You’ll learn:

· The meaning of detachment
· How to incorporate philosophy when planning your class
· Teaching methods to integrate the concept of detachment in your class, and how to connect it with asana, pranayama, and meditation

Explore the Benefits of Yoga Alliance Membership
2023-04-26 11:00 - 12:00
Paulina Fuentes & Tianyu Qiao

Whether you’re already a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, a current student at one of our many Registered Yoga Schools, or thinking about starting a yoga teacher training, there’s a lot a Yoga Alliance membership offers that you may not know about. Join the Community Engagement team for an event designed to help you get the most from a Yoga Alliance membership. The team will go over the many resources available to you as a member, including the Member Assistance Program and YA CommUnity, setting up your professional profile, accessing benefits, and more. Bring any and all questions—or even let us know what benefits you’d like to see in the future!/div>

CE Workshop | RCYT 101: Exploring Children's Yoga Teaching and Training
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join Soul Power Yoga sisters, Cristal and Pooja, to learn more about children’s yoga teacher training and how to successfully teach children’s yoga for various ages and developmental stages. Whether you’re curious and exploring a teacher training, or you’re already an RCYT looking for tips, techniques, and strategies, there will be plenty to learn on setting up children’s yoga classes!

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

· What to expect in a 95-hour children’s yoga teacher training program
· Strategies for having a successful class for children’s yoga, including ideal class length, lesson planning tips, and classroom techniques
· How these strategies vary by developmental stage

CE Workshop | Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings, Part 1: What is Trauma-Informed Care?
2023-05-08 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi to bring you an informative new series called Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings. The series is hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’ll be joined by Emma Stern (E-RYT 500), a somatic and mental health counselor and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This workshop introduces students to trauma-informed yoga in the studio setting and acknowledges the complexity and nuance of trauma-informed care, the need to unpack power dynamics as an essential part of the work, as well as applicable best practices. In part 1, we explore the concept of trauma-informed care and harm-reduction practices.

Discussion topics include:

· Scope of practice and scope of competence
· Power/privilege/positionality
· Identity and intersectionality

Register for Part 2 and Part 3 of this series.

CE Workshop | 10 Things You Need to Know About Being A Yoga Teacher
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
Improve your teaching skills beyond asana while exploring the important commitments of being a yoga teacher. From delivering excellent yoga classes, to being a part of your yoga teaching team, to staying up-to-date with yoga standards and practices, we will cover important elements and responsibilities that every yoga teacher should know and remember.

Join us for an interactive discussion with real-life stories, practical applications, and an accompanying Yoga Teacher Responsibility Tip Sheet.

In this workshop, you will learn “10 Things You Need to Know About Being a Yoga Teacher,” which are captured under three levels of commitment:

· Commitment to your students
· Commitment to your teaching team
· Commitment to yourself

CE Workshop | Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings, Part 2: The Science of Trauma
2023-05-15 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi to bring you an informative new series called Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings. The series is hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’ll be joined by Emma Stern (E-RYT 500), a somatic and mental health counselor and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This workshop introduces students to trauma-informed yoga in the studio setting and acknowledges the complexity and nuance of trauma-informed care, the need to unpack power dynamics as an essential part of the work, as well as applicable best practices. In part 2, we explore the science of trauma and the intersection of trauma, yoga, and embodied awareness.

Discussion topics include:

· What do we mean when we say “trauma”
· Types of trauma
· PTSD

Watch a recording of Part 1 and register for Part 3 of this series.

Explore the Benefits of Yoga Alliance Membership
2023-05-17 09:00 - 11:00
Tianyu Qiao

Whether you’re already a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, a current student at one of our many Registered Yoga Schools, or thinking about starting a yoga teacher training, there’s a lot a Yoga Alliance membership offers that you may not know about. Join the Community Engagement team for an event designed to help you get the most from a Yoga Alliance membership. The team will go over the many resources available to you as a member, including the Member Assistance Program and YA CommUnity, setting up your professional profile, accessing benefits, and more. Bring any and all questions—or even let us know what benefits you’d like to see in the future!/div>

CE Workshop | Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings, Part 3: Trauma-Informed Best Practices
2023-05-22 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi to bring you an informative new series called Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga in Studio Settings. The series is hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’ll be joined by Emma Stern (E-RYT 500), a somatic and mental health counselor and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This workshop introduces students to trauma-informed yoga in the studio setting and acknowledges the complexity and nuance of trauma-informed care, the need to unpack power dynamics as an essential part of the work, as well as applicable best practices. In part 3, we explore how to practically apply what we’ve learned in the studio.

Discussion topics include:

· Common trauma-informed best practices
· Consent and touch
· Handling triggering classroom dynamics

Watch recordings of Part 1 and Part 2 of this series.

CE Workshop | Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces, Part 1: Doing the Work
2023-05-23 20:30 - 21:30
Creating an inclusive space in yoga means that all feel welcome to the practice, regardless of race, gender, or physical ability. Fostering this environment requires intentional action, including self-reflection and openness to unlearning many societal assumptions.

We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi for this three-part series, hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’s joined by Aisha Yusuf (E-RYT-200), an executive leader in social justice reform and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This workshop introduces the critical work of creating more inclusive yoga spaces for people from marginalized communities. In part 1, we explore the meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Discussion topics include:

· Examining your own identity
· Race & yoga
· “Colorblindness” ideology

CE Workshop | Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces, Part 2: Bias, Power, and Privilege in Yoga
2023-05-30 20:30 - 21:30
Creating an inclusive space in yoga means that all feel welcome to the practice, regardless of race, gender, or physical ability. Fostering this environment requires intentional action, including self-reflection and openness to unlearning many societal assumptions.

We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi for this three-part series, hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’s joined by Aisha Yusuf (E-RYT-200), an executive leader in social justice reform and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This series of workshops introduces the critical work of creating more inclusive yoga spaces for people from marginalized communities. In part 2, we explore our positions within some of the power structures that exist in yoga.

Discussion topics include:

· Gender Identity, orientation, and ableism
· Addressing bias, power, and privilege
· Intersectionality

CE Workshop | Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces, Part 3: Best Practices in Yoga Classes
2023-06-06 20:30 - 21:30
Creating an inclusive space in yoga means that all feel welcome to the practice, regardless of race, gender, or physical ability. Fostering this environment requires intentional action, including self-reflection and openness to unlearning many societal assumptions.

We’ve partnered with The Driven Yogi for this three-part series, hosted by The Driven Yogi Founder and Emmy Award-winning journalist Keisha Courtney (E-RYT 500). She’s joined by Aisha Yusuf (E-RYT-200), an executive leader in social justice reform and Teacher Trainer at The Driven Yogi. This series of workshops introduces the critical work of creating more inclusive yoga spaces for people from marginalized communities. The final part of this series ties together what we’ve learned to provide best practices to cultivate a truly inclusive yoga class.

Discussion topics include:

· Intersectionality
· Avoiding common microaggressions
· Best practices in classes and studio spaces

Explore the Benefits of Yoga Alliance Membership
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:00
Whether you’re already a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, a current student at one of our many Registered Yoga Schools, or thinking about starting a yoga teacher training, there’s a lot a Yoga Alliance membership offers that you may not know about. Join the Community Engagement team for an event designed to help you get the most from a Yoga Alliance membership. The team will go over the many resources available to you as a member, including the Member Assistance Program and YA CommUnity, setting up your professional profile, accessing benefits, and more. Bring any and all questions—or even let us know what benefits you’d like to see in the future!

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 2: Anamaya Kosha
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
In part 2, we continue our exploration of the koshas and their relevance to the practice of yoga. We will explore the outermost sheath, the Anamaya kosha, which is the physical manifestation of our existence. Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the Anamaya kosha
· Yogic and Ayurvedic practices to relieve stress on the Annamaya Kosha

CE Workshop | Samskaras: Reprogramming Our Neural Pathways
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00
Our subconscious patterns, habits and behaviors influence our life as we know it. In the Yogic tradition, this is referred to as Samskara. Let’s talk about what the brain is responsible for on a biological level and how our neural plasticity affects our individual thoughts and actions leading to our habits; what this means as we age and what we can do to shift Samskara.

Discussion topics include:

· Reviewing brain function, nervous systems, neural pathways.
· Vibration and frequency, subtle bodies, attention and energy.
· Individual sensory, manas; unconscious memory, chitta, etc.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00
In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical health conditions that can affect people of all genders, ages, race and ethnicities, body shapes, and weights. There is a credible scientific rationale for the potential benefit of yoga practices in preventing and treating eating disorders.

This webinar is hosted by Sat Bir Khalsa, Yoga Alliance’s Director of Yoga Research and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Special guest speakers include yoga researcher Catherine Cook-Cottone, a Professor of Counselling at the University of Buffalo, and yoga teacher and therapist Chelsea Roff, the Founder and Director of Eat Breathe Thrive. During this session we’ll explore the published research on studies demonstrating the efficacy of yoga for eating disorders and hear real life experiences of the characteristics and challenges of applying yoga for eating disorders.

Join us for this informative discussion. You’ll learn:

· The definition, prevalence, and characteristics of eating disorders
· How yoga practices are relevant for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders
· The important published research findings supporting the use of yoga for eating disorders
· The characteristics of the application of yoga practices for eating disorders

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 3: Pranayama Kosha
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00
Next up in this 6-part series is a deeper dive into the subtle body. In part 3, we will explore the “subtle body” and breath, the Pranayama kosha. This sheath circulates energy in the body via our breath and senses, and is subject to be depleted by physical or mental stress.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there’s always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The “big picture” of the Pranayama kosha
· How to keep this sheath balanced with Pranayama/breathwork and regulating the five senses
Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 4, 5, and 6.

CE Workshop | Developing Effective Strategies for Teaching Yoga Online
2023-07-19 12:00 - 13:00
The global pandemic undoubtedly effected the yoga industry – specifically how students and educators approached online teaching and distance learning. Join our informative workshop designed to help yoga teachers and educators launch and nurture a successful online career. Gain essential strategies and tools to confidently transition to online teaching or continue to enhance the online experience for your students.

During this workshop, we’ll discuss ways to:

· Provide an overview of the current online yoga teaching landscape, including the different platforms and tools available.
· Help yoga teachers develop a strategy for marketing their online classes and building a client base. This includes client acquisition tools, personal app overview, and global collaboration.
· Provide guidance on how to create engaging online yoga classes and content that keep students motivated and connected.
· Provide practical training on how to use online teaching tools, such as video conferencing platforms, to deliver high-quality classes.
· Help yoga teachers create a sustainable and profitable online yoga teaching business.

CE Workshop | How to Develop an Effective Workshop
2023-07-26 12:00 - 13:00
Attending and hosting workshops is a valuable way to share knowledge and experience with one another as yoga teachers and trainers. If you’re interested in offering your own workshop, you may struggle to determine exactly what it is you can offer to students. It’s common to get caught up in developing the content; however, the key to designing an effective workshop is to take a systematic approach to solving a problem that really matters to your students.

You’ll come away from this “workshop on workshops” with practical tools for focusing on your intended results and making sure that your students get everything they’d hoped for.

You’ll learn:

· How to know what kind of workshops you should offer (they may not be the ones you think)
· A systematic approach to workshop development and marketing
· Three kinds of benefits you should hardwire into every workshop

CE Workshop | Email Marketing Your Students Will Actually Read (and Buy From!)
2023-07-26 15:00 - 16:00
Join our digital workshop event and discover the secrets to email marketing success! Learn how to avoid the promotional folder auto-sort and build meaningful connections with your students, without relying on algorithms or expensive advertising. Don’t miss this opportunity to master the art of effective email communication and take control of your content’s reach.

Some of the things you will learn:

· How to develop a successful content creation strategy that adapts to your marketing goals
· Writing compelling headlines and openings to hook your audience’s attention
· Creating content “series” with loops that will keep them wanting more
· The surprising way to display content that drives up open and click rates
