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Continuing-education
Dr. Fishman’s Yoga for Arthritis – ONLINE
with Loren M. Fishman, M.D., B.Phil. (Oxon.)
June 6 - 7, 2020
For Yoga teachers and health professionals Arthritis disables more Americans than any other condition, and there are millions of people who are not formally disabled but yearn for the freedom, mobility, and reduced pain that Yoga can provide. In this workshop, learn the mechanics’ principles of different joints in the body and how they each […]
Create Your Happy Body — ONLINE
with Hope Mell, RYT 500, ATT
June 20 - 21, 2020
Explore how our bodies are designed to move and learn a powerful practice that has the ability to open up joints and create a body with freedom and ease. Freedom in our joints feels good and with that freedom we feel stronger and happier in all movements. Come and play by moving each joint through […]
Experience the Fullness of Your Feminine Nature — Online
with Nischala Joy Devi and Rukmini Ando, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP
July 11 - 12, 2020
In this online workshop, experience the fullness of your feminine nature by diving into the depth of intuition, sharings, and joyous self-expression. Invoke the presence of the heart in daily rituals, scripture study, and the physical practices of Yoga. Explore how we, as women, have the power to use each moment of our daily lives […]
Raja Yoga Teacher Training
with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500
July 13 - August 2, 2020
Enrich your teaching and personal practice with Raja Yoga, the science of meditation and spiritual realization. During this training, you will study the Yoga Sutras, apply these powerful teachings to your daily life, and learn how you can skillfully share these subtle concepts with your students.
Yoga for Strong, Healthy Bones
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
July 16 - 19, 2020
Discover how Yoga asanas can help to build and maintain strong bones. A 10 year study by Dr. L. Fishman demonstrated an increase in bone mineral density and improved bone quality with regular practice of 12 Yoga poses. Yoga asanas also improve your balance, posture, strength, range of motion, and coordination, gr
Neuroscience, Yoga, and Mindfulness 5-Day Retreat: How Yoga Heals
with M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT
July 24 - 28, 2020
Yoga and mindfulness practices can positively impact our neural pathways and change the brain. Heal the body and mind through neuroscience and Yoga.
Neuroscience, Yoga, and Mindfulness WEEKEND: How Yoga Heals
with M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT
July 24 - 26, 2020
Neuroscience can explain how and why Yoga works for healing the body, mind, and emotions. Dr. Mala will share with you some powerful techniques and strategies for increasing healing and happiness.
Meditation and Movement
with Trace Sahaja Bonner, E-RYT 500
July 24 - 26, 2020
Meditation is a skill we develop over time to bring our hearts and minds back to a centered space. Experience a joy-based weekend that explores both meditation and movement as a way to get back to a centered space, and connect to our inner wisdom. Learn modern and ancient foundational tools of meditation that allow […]
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Part 1: Foundations
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
August 2 - 7, 2020
Learn to teach Restorative Yoga, the practice of placing the body into specific Yoga asana (postures) using the support of props such as bolsters, pillows, blocks, blankets, or chairs.
Prenatal Yoga Training: Embody a Luminous Pregnancy and Birth
with Rev. Dr. Viviana Collazo, E-RYT 500, CPYT
August 6 - 9, 2020
Nurses, doulas, Yoga teachers, and other health care providers will learn how to facilitate Prenatal Yoga practices in their classrooms, communities, hospitals or birthing centers. Learn breathing methods, adapted asanas (poses), and relaxation techniques that come from the Yoga tradition.
Mental Health, Brain Science, and Yoga
with Amy Wheeler, Ph.D., C-IAYT and M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT
August 12 - 16, 2020
Research has shown that mindfulness, meditation, and Yoga practices have the ability to positively impact mental and emotional health. During this workshop, learn about integrating Yoga and mental health through research, theory, and practice sessions.
Laugha Yoga 3-Day Leader Certification
with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT
August 14 - 16, 2020
Become certified to lead Laugha Yoga sessions. Experience firsthand how intentional laughter can lead to being happy for no reason. Through yogic laughter sessions, pranayama, meditation, and Laugha Nidra®, you can reach a profound level of peace, joy, and relaxation.
Yoga Nidra Training and Certification Level 1
with Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.
August 21 - 26, 2020
Yoga Nidra Training will give you the tools and resources needed to lead others effectively in Yoga Nidra. Gain the know-how and confidence needed to be able to help your clients and students relax, increase body-mind awareness, make positive behavior changes.
Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief
with Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.
August 21 - 23, 2020
Discover the essential principles, practices, and benefits of Yoga Nidra, or “yogic sleep”. Go far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing for the body, mind, and spirit.
Open Your Heart: A Bhakti Yoga and Creativity Immersion
with Sean Johnson, E-RYT 500 and The Wild Lotus Band
August 21 - 23, 2020
Join Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band for a Bhakti Yoga immersion. Sing your heart out, tap into your inner poet, and rejoice in the awakening of your unique voice and creativity during this heart-opening weekend.
Free All-Day Integral Yoga Hatha Workshop
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
August 27, 2020
Experience the benefits of Integral Yoga, a balanced sequence of physical poses, breathing practices, deep relaxation, and meditation which may be adapted to your lifestyle.
Mindfulness for Emotional Balance
with Michael Rhadeya Plasha, E-RYT 500, RPYT
August 28 - 30, 2020
Explore mindfulness strategies to stay grounded and peaceful at work and at home. Receive experiential support in meditation practices to self-regulate strong emotions when difficulties arise in relationships with others.
Yoga Nidra Training and Certification Level 2
with Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.
August 28 - September 2, 2020
Gain the tools and resources needed to lead others effectively in the practice of Yoga Nidra, or “yogic sleep”. Yoga Nidra is a comprehensive practice for going far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing for the body, mind, and spirit.
Gentle Somatic Yoga Practitioner Level 1: Find Your Inner Yes
with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE
September 4 - 9, 2020
Dive deeply into Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY), a method of movement re-education that strengthens the brain-to-muscle neuropathways and addresses the root cause of most chronic muscular pain.
Gentle Somatic Yoga Weekend: Awaken from Within
with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE
September 4 - 6, 2020
Discover why Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) has gained worldwide recognition for its method of offering immediate and lasting solutions to chronic pain, stiffness, and other tension-based patterns.
Discover the Heart of Yoga: Asana and Pranayama
with John Schumacher, CIYT, C-IAYT
September 11 - 13, 2020
Explore the path laid out by Patanjali as interpreted by Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar. In the practice of asana and pranayama, we can see the manifestation of all eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. Svadhyaya (the deep study of ourselves) can take us on a journey to our innermost Being and light the way for us to realize our full potential.
Yogic Science to Break Habits and Addictive Behavior
with Mukta Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D.
September 11 - 13, 2020
A life of freedom, health, and autonomy is your birthright. Discover practical techniques to heal from the effects of harmful substances and addictive behaviors during this instructive and experiential training.
LifeForce Yoga® Practitioner Training for Depression and Anxiety Level 1
with Rose Kress, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, LFYP-2, YACEP
September 13 - 20, 2020
For Yoga teachers and health professionals LifeForce Yoga® is an empowering, evidence-based Yoga protocol to help your students and clients focus, relax, and have greater access to their feelings. These strategies can safely release chronic physical tension and repressed emotion and are appropriate for a clinical setting. This training interweaves ancient yogic wisdom with current […]
Yoga for the Core: Understanding the Anatomy of Your Center
with Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
September 18 - 20, 2020
This isn’t a typical core workshop—you won’t work out to exhaust your center. You will learn practices that strengthen your core, but more than that, you will develop an awareness of your physical center. Awareness is the key to developing core stability.
LifeForce Yoga to Manage Your Mood
with Amy Weintraub, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, MFA, YACEP
September 18 - 20, 2020
LifeForce Yoga® interweaves the power of an ancient discipline with current scientific findings to help you release what is no longer serving you. The author of the groundbreaking book Yoga for Depression guides you through evidence-based Yoga practices for managing your mood.
Adaptive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
September 21 - October 1, 2020
Pay in full by Jun 29, 2020 and get $100.00 off listed prices
Yoga is for every body, regardless of shape, size, or ability level. Join Satya Greenstone to learn how to make the sacred practice of Yoga accessible to all students of varying levels and abilities.This ten-day course teaches you to adapt the Integral Yoga practices to meet the needs of any individual. You will explore the essential benefits of each asana and determine how to best implement them without strain.
Kirtan College: A Weekend Chanting Immersion
with David Newman "Durga Das"
September 24 - 27, 2020
This program is being held at our LOTUS Conference Center.
For more information about the retreat center please click here
For more information about the retreat center please click here
Open your heart with song and devotion at Kirtan College. This in-depth course is designed to help all people explore kirtan and Bhakti Yoga.
Meditation for an Active Mind
with Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
September 25 - 27, 2020
If you’ve tried meditation or mindfulness, and wondered what to do about the obstacles that arise, then come join us for a refreshing look at uncovering peace of mind. Learn to use strategies such as body scans, breath, and mindful witnessing to calm your active mind.
Yoga for Arthritis Teachers Intensive Level 1
with Steffany Moonaz, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Ph.D.
October 2 - 6, 2020
Discover how to safely and effectively teach Yoga to people with arthritis. This teacher’s intensive training combines contemporary scientific rigor, Yoga philosophy, and heart. Over 20% of US adults are living with arthritis, and 78 million people will be impacted by 2040. It is vital that Yoga professionals learn the tools and skills to work with this underserved and growing population.
Love Me Rituals: Self-Care for Yoga Teachers, Bodyworkers, and Healers
with Dana A. Smith, E-RYT 500, CLC
October 2 - 4, 2020
Do you spend most of your time taking care of others and little to no time taking care of yourself? Join Dana Smith to explore mindful meditation and eating practices, as well as Yoga asanas to balance the chakras, and daily “Love Me” rituals that will soothe your mind, body, and soul.
Integral Yoga Hatha
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
October 16 - 18, 2020
Integral Yoga is a complete system of traditional Yoga taught by Swami Satchidananda. Integral Yoga Hatha offers a balanced sequence for daily practice which consists of physical poses, breathing practices, deep relaxation, and meditation. You can experience the benefits of Integral Yoga through precise, guided instructions from a senior teacher, Satya who has over twenty years of experience in Integral Yoga. Discover the advantages of combining your asana practice with breath awareness, one-pointedness, and intermittent relaxation.
Introduction to Yin Yoga
with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500
October 16 - 18, 2020
Yin Yoga uses long-held postures to access the deeper, more Yin (still) parts of yourself. Explore how this yogic practice can promote Qi (flow of energy) bringing health to your body and balance to your busy life.
Yoga for Prediabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
with Cinmayi Cynthia Moore, RDN, CDE, FAND, M.S.
October 16 - 18, 2020
Learn Yoga practices for healthy movement, mindset and mindful eating to retrain the body to reverse metabolic syndrome. For those with prediabetes, healthcare providers or Yoga instructors.
Yin Yoga Training Module 2
with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500
October 18 - 23, 2020
Immerse yourself in this Yin Yoga training to envision our journey as humans and teachers through the archetypes of Warrior, Healer, Teacher, and Visionary.
Yoga for Hips and Knees
with Loren M. Fishman, M.D., B.Phil. (Oxon.)
October 23 - 25, 2020
Learn the anatomy of the hips and knees and the most common difficulties that befall them during our Yoga practices. Discover how to teach healing poses for conditions that affect each joint and the elements of proper alignment and ‘just right’ stretching to avoid injuring them in the first place.
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Fall
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500 and Amrita Sandra McLanahan, M.D.
October 25 - November 22, 2020
Pay in full by Jul 25, 2020 and get $100.00 off listed prices
The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own practice, and the skills necessary to become a knowledgeable Yoga teacher.
Yoga2Sleep: Relax and Fall Asleep Naturally
with Pamela Stokes Eggleston, MBA, E-RYT-500, YACEP
October 30 - November 1, 2020
Yoga2Sleep is a Yoga therapy workshop including personal assessment,pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, Restorative Yoga and Yin asana, intention, and mindset.
Be Your Own Best Friend: Living Wholeheartedly Through Self-Compassion
with Sampada Desai, M.A., LPC, E-RYT 500, CLYL, CLYT
November 6 - 8, 2020
Learn psychological principles, spiritual wisdom, Yoga, meditation, healing imagery, storytelling, and explore group work to help you develop deeper self-love.
Foundations of Integral Yoga Therapy
with Lakshmi Sutter, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Ph.D. and Steffany Moonaz, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Ph.D.
November 6 - 13, 2020
Pay in full by Aug 9, 2020 and get $100.00 off listed prices
Dive into therapeutic Yoga within the authentic lineage of Integral Yoga, learning anatomy, physiology, and adaptations for therapeutic practices.
Ayurveda and Cooking: Recipes for a Healthy Life
with Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
November 12 - 15, 2020
This program is being held at our LOTUS Conference Center.
For more information about the retreat center please click here
For more information about the retreat center please click here
Discover the benefits of Ayurveda and learn to cook Ayurvedic recipes in this experiential workshop in which you will experience cooking lessons and taste food that is medicine. Ayurveda is a five-thousand-year-old natural system of healing that originated in India and is a preventative and holistic approach to health.
Taking Back Your Power: Finding Strength in a World of Conflict
with Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
November 20 - 22, 2020
Discover how Yoga can teach us to reclaim our inner power and peace in a rapidly changing world. Learn concrete, simple Yoga tools to build resilience, including gentle asanas (yoga postures) to reduce anxiety, pranayama (breathing practices) to release stress, and mental techniques to stay balanced and relaxed.
Elevate Your Soul with Divine Sisterhood
with Faith Hunter, E-RYT 500
November 20 - 22, 2020
Raise your vibration, gain clarity, and step into the fullest expression of your being. Faith will guide you through a spiritual journey layered with gentle flows, Restorative Yoga, meditation, pranayama, and Kundalini practices in a circle of supportive, inspiring, and radiant women on the path of deep soul work. In this workshop, your heart will
Yin Yoga and Storytelling Module 3
with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500
November 29 - December 4, 2020
Join Biff Mithoeffer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit, for a Yin Yoga training that explores the impact of storytelling on your life. Storytelling is the most ancient of the healing arts. Stories remind us that our lives ebb and flow. Understanding how your life moves through the universe’s bigger story can help you recognize what stories to let go of and what stories to nourish.
Living in Your Truth: Be Fearlessly Free
with Tara (Becky) Eschenroeder, E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP
December 11 - 13, 2020
Navigate toward freedom from discontentment, attachments, and self-doubt by cultivating trust and acceptance during this weekend of self-exploration. Through Vinyasa flow classes accompanied by uplifting music, work from the inside out to discover how to cultivate trust and contentment. Strip away the distractions of everyday life and tune in to the ever-present and universal truth that lies within.
Relax into the Holidays with Restorative Yoga
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
December 11 - 13, 2020
During the holidays, we are often preoccupied with the season’s hustle and bustle. Experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation during a time period when it’s needed most. Restorative Yoga places your body in gentle, supported asanas (poses) with the use of props, allowing your mind to truly let go. Restorative Yoga is a simple, effective antidote […]
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Winter
with Swami Arivananda, RYT 500 and Lalita Dagny Vigander, E-RYT 500, LMT, RCYT
January 17 - February 14, 2021
Pay in full by Oct 18, 2020 and get $100.00 off listed prices
The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training is a comprehensive, month-long residential program where you will learn to teach asanas (Yoga poses), deep relaxation, pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation.
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Summer
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
June 13 - July 11, 2021
Pay in full by Mar 14, 2021 and get $100.00 off listed prices
The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training is a comprehensive, month-long residential program where you will learn to teach asanas (Yoga poses), deep relaxation, pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation.