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Community Conversation | Yoga and Yoga Therapy

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.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Substance Use Disorder Recovery

One in seven people in the United States is expected to develop a Substance Use Disorder at some point in their lives, with only ten percent receiving some type of treatment. Nikki Myers (E-RYT 500), founder and director of Yoga for 12-Step Recovery, joins Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa for an important discussion on how yoga might help people who experience a Substance Use Disorder. This workshop will review the scientific research and rationale for using yoga to support recovery and improve overall mental health, and feature a real-world application of yoga as a powerful and sustainable supplement to 12-step programs. If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder or addiction, you may find resources on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website, or you can call their national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – U.S. only.

CE Workshop | Chair-Based Yoga Sequencing

Maria Jones and Krista Marzewski teach you how to sequence chair yoga classes easily and effectively for less-able and chronically-ill practitioners. You will learn how to incorporate practices that can become tools for your students in maintaining independence and managing the daily challenges of chronic or age-related conditions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Yoga Lineages | Kripalu Yoga Practice

Join Monique Schubert for an asana-based practice in the Kripalu lineage: a practice emphasizing meditation, breathwork, and spiritual transformation.

Yoga Alliance Office Hours | Anatomy of the Knees

Join self-proclaimed "anatomy nerds" Keri Bergeron, Jenny Loftus, and Arturo Peal for a brief review of the anatomy of the human knee, how it works, and how to move it safely in yoga asana practice. This conversation is followed by an open Q&A session – bring your questions!

CE Workshop | Effective Yoga Philosophy Teaching Techniques

For a Lead Trainer, the philosophical and spiritual teachings of the yoga traditions can be challenging topics to explore with students. Christopher Wallis, Ph.D. details the most common pedagogical successes and pitfalls of teaching yoga philosophy to help you to be more effective when sharing these topics with your students.

CE Workshop | Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion

The ancient practices of yoga offer a pathway to personal liberation, but how do we live the teachings of yoga today? In this workshop we’ll consider how we can apply the lessons of yoga to our contemporary lives in the context of social justice and the movement toward equity. The yoga teachings focus on spiritual enlightenment and the journey inward, and offers tools for cultivating a healthy inner relationship which allows us to navigate the challenges of life such as failure, illness, and death. Jivana will explore the impact this inner journey can have on our community experience and communal awakening as he expands on the lessons he shares in his new book, “Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion.”

CE Workshop | Lead with the Breath: Pranayama and Meditation

The powerful tool of Pranayama (breathwork) can reconnect us to our inner peace. Join Pranakriya yoga teacher Eric Brown as he discusses the relationship between Pranayama and meditation as understood in the Kripalu and Pranakriya traditions. Through lecture, breathwork practice, and meditation, you will develop an understanding of how Pranayama affects the flow of energy and can enhance your meditation practice.

Community Event | Yoga In Times of Global Crisis

From the wars in Ukraine and Tigray and the ongoing refugee crises in Syria and Afghanistan, people around the world are experiencing unprecedented times. As yoga teachers, it can often feel overwhelming to know where or how to lend your support. And, when it comes to taking your seat as a yoga teacher, it may feel daunting to guide students in their own practices. Hear from leaders in the yoga community and global activists as they share their perspectives on current crises, how yoga teachers can find their seat in these watershed moments, and the role that yoga can play in supporting humanity during these times.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Taller de CE | Consejos Prácticos para Enseñar Pranayama

Explora los consejos prácticos para enseñar el poder de Pranayama. Aprende cómo guiar a los estudiantes a través de ejercicios fáciles que ayudan a optimizar su práctica de Pranayama para tener mejor salud, relajación más profunda y mayor presencia mental.

CE Workshop | Explore the Scientific Research on Yoga and Alternate Nostril Breathing

Scientific research has shown breathing practices, and specifically alternate nostril breathing, can reduce anxiety, improve attention, and lower blood pressure. Yoga Alliance's Director of Research, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, is joined by leading breath researcher Dr. Shirley Telles and internationally renowned yoga teacher Saraswathi Vasudevan to discuss the most up-to-date research on breathing practices, including alternate nostril breathing and its effects on the mind and body. Tune in to learn practical tips for how and when to use alternate nostril breathing in your classes!