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CE Workshop | Rock Your Reels
2022-08-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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

CE Workshop | How to Get Hired as a Yoga Teacher
2022-07-27 12:00 - 13:00
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 | The Stories Behind the Poses
2022-07-13 13:00 - 14:00
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 | Sthira Sukham Asanam: Steadiness and Ease
2022-06-28 22:00 - 23:00
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 | Caring for your Voice as a Yoga Teacher
2022-06-28 12:00 - 13:00
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

Supporting Mental, Financial, and Family Health: The Member Assistance Program
2022-06-19 12:00 - 13:00
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 | Sanskrit 101 for Yoga Professionals
2022-06-16 12:00 - 13:00
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

Taller de CE | Sacar el máximo partido a la enseñanza de clases particulares
2022-06-15 18:00 - 19:00
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 | Chair Based Yoga for Dementia
2022-06-09 11:00 - 12:00
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

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Meditation: The Relaxation Response
2022-05-24 10:00 - 11:00
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 | Integrating Meditation into Yoga Sequencing and Your Personal Practice
2022-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
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 | How to Integrate Yoga Philosophy into Classes and Workshops
2022-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
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 | Teaching Skills-Based Yoga Classes
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
In this digital age, yoga teachers have access to an endless stream of content that can be inspirational, but at times overwhelming. It can cause teachers to doubt their abilities, and even overcomplicate their approach to asana. During this workshop, you will learn how to offer clear, compelling yoga classes, whether online or in-person.

Teaching Skills-Based Yoga Classes will help you:

· Make the most of what you already know, and teach it with your unique voice
· Plan your classes with focus and confidence
· Create classes that include experiential learning

CE Workshop | reBUILD
2022-04-28 14:00 - 15:00
Join reBUILD series creator Ava Taylor in a live workshop designed to cover key takeaways from the series and discuss specific solutions from actual THRIVE plans. Ava will hold a question-and-answer session and provide real time support to help ensure your business THRIVES. For Yoga Alliance members who have completed the reBUILD series or are interested in learning more!

CE Workshop | Explore the Scientific Research on Yoga and Alternate Nostril Breathing
2022-04-27 09:00 - 10:00
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!

Taller de CE | Consejos Prácticos para Enseñar Pranayama
2022-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Community Event | Yoga In Times of Global Crisis
2022-04-21 10:00 - 11:00
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

CE Workshop | Lead with the Breath: Pranayama and Meditation
2022-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
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.

CE Workshop | Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion
2021-12-15 16:00 - 17:00
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 | Supporting your Livelihood as a Yoga Professional
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:00
Prashant and Manju Joshi offer useful solutions on supporting oneself financially as a yoga professional, and share their own experiences creating a sustainable livelihood as yoga teachers and RYS owners.

CE Workshop | Effective Yoga Philosophy Teaching Techniques
2021-12-15 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Yoga Alliance Office Hours | Anatomy of the Knees
2021-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
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!

Yoga Lineages | Kripalu Yoga Practice
2021-12-14 12:00 - 13:15
Join Monique Schubert for an asana-based practice in the Kripalu lineage: a practice emphasizing meditation, breathwork, and spiritual transformation.

CE Workshop | Chair-Based Yoga Sequencing
2021-12-13 10:00 - 11:00
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

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga and Substance Use Disorder Recovery
2021-12-09 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Community Conversation | Yoga and Yoga Therapy
2021-12-08 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Yoga Lineages | An Introduction to Kripalu Yoga
2021-12-07 12:00 - 13:15
One of the joys of a personal yoga practice is discovering which style or lineage most resonates with you. Have you explored Kripalu yoga? Robert Mulhall and Monique Schubert (E-RYT 220, RYT 500, YACEP) join host Kim Weeks for this introductory workshop to Kripalu yoga, a practice emphasizing meditation, breathwork, and spiritual transformation.﻿

Our Yoga Lineages series provides an easy-to-follow and comprehensive look at six of today’s most widely studied lineages (Ashtanga, Integral, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, and Viniyoga). In these sessions, presenters will share the history, philosophy, and power imbalances within these lineages.﻿﻿

CE Workshop | How to Create a (Really Good) Online Course
2021-12-02 12:00 - 13:15
Do you want to turn that “gleam in your eye” into a professional, well-designed online course? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to think like an educator (rather than an expert), organize your content clearly, and structure your course for maximum impact and learning. We’ll demystify technology and discuss which tools and platforms are right for you. Bring your current idea! During the workshop, we’ll create a practical game plan to help you bring your course into the world.

CE Workshop | Yoga Biomechanics: H﻿﻿ow Everyday Movement Impacts You on the Mat
2021-12-01 12:00 - 13:15
How are your everyday activities and movement patterns impacting your yoga practice? In this 75-minute workshop, Hayley Winter, MSc Biomechanics, E-RYT 500, YACEP explores the types of loading patterns you could be bringing to the mat that may negatively affect your experience within postures. Hayley explores the meaning of loading, deconstructing and reconstructing yoga postures to help re-pattern the body to avoid the risk of injury.

CE Workshop | Scientific Research on Yoga, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention in Veterans
2021-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11th, this month’s Scientific Research focuses on an important mental health challenge from the Veteran community; suicide prevention and the case for yoga’s use alongside traditional treatments. Data shows that suicide is a top ten leading cause of death in America, suicide disproportionally affects Veterans. Kelly Wulf, yoga teacher and executive director of Comeback Yoga, host Dr. Janine D’Anniballe and Dr. Geoff Smith, both researchers and clinicians, for a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention for Veterans. Dr. Janine D’Anniballe discusses how yoga helps with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Geoff Smith shares from his clinical research and experience as a psychologist working daily to reduce suicide and improve mental health in the VA system. Understand the rationale for using yoga alongside traditional treatments for reducing suicide in the Veteran community, as well as the success of the community-based Comeback Yoga Program.
