While whiteness is positioned to have access to practices that are healing and liberating, we know many BIPOC are suffering with disproportionate rates of hypertension, heart disease, racial trauma, and the impacts of being made invisible by culture. When we leave race out of a conversation about yoga, we reinforce the idea that some are meant to suffer while others are meant to be healed and liberated. A focus on race allows us to deepen our understanding of the intersection of capitalism and the industry of yoga, and to consider how we can truly move beyond inclusion and create a liberatory space where those marginalized based on race can practice self-determination and create conditions for themselves to thrive.

Men Care Now: Layers of Compassion Series is a yoga conversation series which explores how unique compassion is for each individual and how powerful compassion is for a community.

Pricing services is one of the most common issues for yoga professionals. There is no true industry standard—rates fluctuate based on location, experience, and demographics. This workshop walks through best practices, pricing strategies, and the magic formula for yoga businesses. Look at drop-in rates, intro offers, and monthly memberships designed to engage and retain students whether you are a yoga studio or solo yogi-preneur. This workshop also provides additional support through the Yoga Alliance CommUnity Forum.

Explore yoga and religion with two great leaders on the topic—Hari-Kirtana das and Yoga Alliance’s Vice President of Standards, Dr. Christa Kuberry. In this series, expert panelists open their office doors, answer participant questions, and centralize discussion on nuanced and complex yogic topics.

Inspired by presenter Susanna Barkataki’s book Embrace Yoga’s Roots, this four-part series explores key issues in our community and offers participants experience in powerful practices like yoga, conversation, breathing, and meditation. These practices help support us in mending our spirits as we act, transform, care, and support ourselves and others. Part 4 focuses on yoga ethics.