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Ethics and the Business of Yoga with Devinder Kaur Saturday, December 5, 2020 ONINE COURSE Yoga is growing, evolving and becoming more widely available. Yoga Teachers need to be of service to their communities but also need to navigate the world of business ethically, responsibly and be able to ensure their own sustainability. Course Outline In this course, we will explore: The Role and Identity of the Yoga Teacher; Code of Ethics, Excellence and Professional Standards; Responsibilities in the Class Setting and Outside the Class Setting; The key aspects to consider when developing a Yoga Teacher business plan; Tools for the effective day-to-day management of your Yoga Teaching business; Identifying and articulating your unique offerings as a Yoga Teacher; How to establish yourself as a professional in field of many Yoga Teachers; Determining the most practical paths to gain teaching experience and professional development Learning Objectives Learn how to operate ethically and responsibly as a Yoga Teacher; Identify his/her core strengths and niche areas of teaching; Receive...

Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Training with Melissa Delaney Friday, January 29 to Sunday, January 31, 2021 Yoga can offer amazing benefits for pregnancy, labour and parenthood; however, there are things that teachers and practitioners need to know! This interactive course is designed for anyone keen to learn more about Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, including yoga teachers, fitness instructors, doulas and other health professionals as well as parents to be. Course Outline This course will share practices for each stage of the journey from yoga support for conception to partner yoga for pregnancy and labour to yogic recommendations for postpartum recovery to parent/baby yoga poses for bonding. Resources will also be provided to comfort women in the event of pregnancy loss. Topics covered: Anatomy and physiology specifically related to Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga. Benefits of Yoga for fertility, pregnancy, labour, postpartum, and parenthood. Teaching Yoga classes for this population and adapting any class to meet the needs of prenatal and postnatal women (best practices, things to avoid, modifications,...

Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics with Jenna Switzer - ONLINE COURSE Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, 2020 This online course is designed to give an in depth understanding of the human body’s physiological make up and how it pertains to yoga. Course Outline We will explore muscles, joints, fascia, and more to empower participants to teach and practice in biomechanically safe ways. We will explore physics of movement and how it relates to our asana practice as well as how the anatomy of breathing and the nervous system are affected by the more subtle aspects of yoga. Learning Objectives Gain in depth understanding of major muscles and joints. Learn to relate safe biomechanics to asana. Discover how all aspects of yoga affect our physical bodies. Dates and Timings April 17-19, 2020. Friday 6 pm to 9 pm. Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am to 6 pm each day. Cost and Registration $495.00 per person and includes manual and slide deck.  Once registered you will receive the access instructions and code...

Yoga for Everyone and Trauma Informed Practice with Kathleen Burr Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28, 2021 Everyone has been touched by trauma in some way, and there is a vital need for trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness. Holding space is a continual learning process, and an environments not safe just because an instructor says so.Although teachers show up with positive intent, something offered may have an unexpected impact. Many folks do not feel welcome and face obstacles to participate, and people are often adversely affected by what happens in yoga classes. Through discussion about the dynamics of power and privilege, participants will learn more about systems of oppression and pathways to collective liberation to offer yoga in a way that honours the tradition and celebrates the full spectrum of human diversity. By understanding the connections between social justice and trauma, we can take skillful action. Course Outline This course explores trauma in a comprehensive way to understand the impacts and healing potentials. A wide variety...

Teaching Methodology with Stéphanie Turple Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7, 2021 Enhance & Advance Your Teaching Skills! This is a mainly theoretical module which will include group discussions, personal reflection and practical exercises. We will examine how to manage time and set priorities when preparing classes of varying lengths and styles; how to create a safe and accessible physical space; how to hold space so students feel safe and comfortable on a psychological/emotional level; and how to weave elements such as mantras, meditation and mudras into yoga classes. We will also examine the nature of the Teacher/Student relationship, the importance of boundaries and our personal motives as a teacher and finally, we will examine how to cultivate a vibrant inner life, and why this is essential to being an effective yoga teacher. Course Outline In this theoretical course with some practice time, we will examine how to: how to manage time and set priorities when preparing classes of varying lengths and styles; how to hold...

Alignment-based Yoga for Holistic Health with Barrie Risman Friday, February 1 to Sunday, February 3, 2019 In this training, participants will receive an overview of the general therapeutic benefits of alignment-based yoga. Course Outline Coursework focuses on active and restorative postures, pranayama and meditation to restore physical, mental and emotional balance.  Participants will learn about contraindications and how to modify postures with variations, prop usage and modifications for many common muscular-skeletal issues.  The course also explores the context for health according to various streams of the yoga tradition to understand how yoga supports well-being on all levels. Areas of focus include: Lower Back, Hips and Pelvis (3.5 Hours); Knees, Ankles and Feet (2.5 Hours); and Upper back, Shoulders, Neck, Arms, Wrists and Hands (3 Hours); and women’s health (6 hours). Learning Objectives Learn how to teach yoga to students with a wide-range of musculo-skeletal injuries and physical limitations. Learn key alignment points and how to identify common patterns of misalignment through asana and other exercises, peer observation,...

Yogic Philosophy, Leadership and Ethics with Jessie Carson Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 4, 2021 Yoga is an open spiritual practice with a deep history and long existing philosophies that can be an extremely helpful and relevant practice for modern times. This module provides teachers with an understanding of the historical evolution of yoga and how that differs and aligns with the practices we see today. We come together to address questions like, why do we study these histories and philosophies of yoga? Do we have to abide certain philosophies to be yoga teachers? What is yoga anyway and how has it transformed over time? Yoga teaching integrates the spiritual, moral and transformative dimensions of leadership. Being a leader in this way takes courage. It suggests that we develop steadiness and ease when living in uncertainty. It also encourages us to be able to, again and again, let go of old patterns and welcome new ways of being. This is not just the...

Yoga of the Subtle Body with Kathleen Burr Friday, June 18 to Sunday, June 20, 2021 Throughout the ages, people from around the world have acknowledged that subtle energy orchestrates all of life. Although modern approaches to yoga practice tend to focus on physical anatomy, the ancient sages of India were more attuned to energetic anatomy. We are unique vibratory beings, and awareness of energy can empower us to navigate life with greater ease. Course Outline Just as health is a reflection of unity, illness is a reflection of separation. From a yogic perspective, illness begins at a subtle level and ultimately manifests at the physical level. This course provides an overview of the Koshas as a framework to understand the various levels of being that comprise an individual. Balance and integration of the Koshas as a whole cultivates wellness while imbalance within the Koshas and a lack of integration results in dis-ease. More specifically, this training explores the systems that play a specific role in...

Principles of Ayurveda with Sonia Sharma Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3, 2021 Learn the core concepts of Ayurveda, the oldest known tradition of healing on the planet, to enhance well-being and energy for the mind, body and soul. Course Outline Discover your own natural rhythms through simple seasonal diet and lifestyle choices while learning how to bring the teachings of the ancient science of Ayurveda to your daily life. Explore how Yoga’s sister science leaves you feeling more connected to yourself and others through physical, psychological, and spiritual thriving. Learn about the five great elements and the twenty qualitative attributes in order to approach the foods you eat and the activities you do in ways that bring balance to your life; the fundamental theory of Vata Pitta Kapha Doshas; Prana Tejas Ojas, the subtle forms of the Doshas; and Dinacharya, routines for health and well-being. Learning Objectives Understanding the basic concepts of Ayurveda. Learning your innate constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalances (Vikriti) Feeling more connected...