About This Event Yoga Alliance and YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry invite you to a community information session unpacking key insights on Opinions About Yoga in Healthcare from yoga professionals who participated in the national survey on identifying the barriers and facilitators to integrating yoga in healthcare settings. Together, we’ll begin to explore the perspectives, experiences, and aspirations […]

About This Event As yoga teachers, an assumption we often hear from non-practitioners is that they are not “flexible enough” for yoga; in reality, placing too much emphasis on stretching may actually be harming our students in the long run. Join Yogi Aaron, creator of AYAMA (Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™️), as he disputes […]

While our body rests, our parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for things like our heartbeat, breath, digestion, and other bodily functions that we do unconsciously. The vagus nerve is the longest nerve of the autonomic nervous system, and carries signals from these organs to the brain and back. It also helps counterbalance the effects of […]

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 […]

Practice triangle pose (utthita trikonasana) from the perspective of strength and useful mobility. Discuss what joint positions and movements comprise the pose, and work through exercises that clarify these concepts. Expect a few visits to triangle to discuss the “how-to”, some creative variations (with and without props) and exercises to create a practice that amplifies […]

Our Lymphatic system is integral to our health and well-being, supporting our immunity, fluid regulation, and sweeping the body of debris. Many yoga teachers and practitioners know very little about how the lymphatic system works and why it is so important. Learn how our yoga practice can support our luminous health by fine tuning our […]

This is a practical yoga workshop that explores the role our hands, shoulders, knees, and toes play in our daily lives. Learn practices that nurture functional movement, correct alignment, strength, and comfort.

The shoulder is a complex and very mobile part of the body that requires stability and strength, especially when weight bearing on the arms in asana practice. Learn how to safely move through common yoga poses and tips to support yourself and your students when challenges come your way. Join Keri Bergeron, Jenny Loftus, and […]

In this 75-minute workshop, Hayley Winter (E-RYT 500, YACEP, MSc Biomechanics) brings the anatomical planes of movement to life through yoga posture. Explore the importance of understanding the planes of movement, add a whole new dimension to yoga sequencing, and improve body reading skills.

Presenter Erin Ehlers (E-RYT 500, YACEP) guides an anatomy and physiology lesson through movements and strengthening exercises. This experiential class includes techniques that will enhance your understanding of the thoracic spine, rib cage and shoulder blades, and will work wonderfully in your yoga classes as smaller pieces of bigger poses.

In this 75-minute workshop Hayley Winter and Annelize Ferreira introduce a basic overview of pain anatomy and physiology. They explore where and how pain is produced, including the perception of pain and how pain can affect the emotional body. Hayley and Annelize provide a bite-size approach on this vast topic for yoga teachers to gain […]

Ensure that your practice is safe and complete with this perspective on healthy movement and range of action. Discuss options to make your practice well-rounded and enjoyable and explore movements for conditioning areas that are often neglected and help prevent common injuries. These simple exercises add depth to your understanding and can be applied by […]

Hayley Winter presents this 75-minute workshop, during which she shares the anatomical and biomechanical approaches she uses when teaching yoga to athletes. Explore how to switch key muscles on and off to improve muscle sequencing and activation, and how developing this understanding can add a whole new dimension to how you teach yoga postures! Supporting […]

In this 75-minutes workshop, presenter Erin Ehlers guides participants through an anatomy and physiology lesson. This experiential class includes simple exercises that enhance the understanding of the spine and core. Both the exercises and lessons reviewed can work wonderfully in yoga classes as smaller pieces of bigger poses.

Using the pelvic floor musculature as support for the breath and body is often misunderstood. Yoga practitioners are regularly encouraged to engage “Mula Bandha” without an understanding of what is involved, leaving students confused and tense from effort. This workshop shines light on the anatomy of the pelvic basin, creating awareness of physical patterns, and […]

Increase your understanding of spinal anatomy and physiology from a developmental standpoint to our present state of common seated discomfort. This workshop reviews the importance and function of the spinal curves, the role of the SI joint for stability, and the key relationship to the psoas in fostering healthy posture in all positions.

Learn about pigeon pose and its applications for strength and useful mobility. This workshop also teaches the difference between passive and active range of motion while guiding participants through movements that distinguish these concepts. Presenter Erin Ehlers discusses the “how to” of this peak pose and adjacent movements to create a practice that amplifies an […]

In the Yoga Alliance Office Hours series, expert panelists open their office doors, answer participant questions, and centralize discussion on nuanced and complex yogic topics. In this event, returning digital event presenters Keri Bergeron, Jenny Loftus, and Arturo Peal break down the anatomy of the wrist.

This experiential class introduces simple exercises that explain the movements of the hips and pelvis, enhance your understanding of their role in body strength, and clarify how to cultivate useful mobility. These movements will work wonderfully in yoga classes as smaller components to bigger poses.

In the “forest” of the body, the psoas major is a very influential “tree” because it crosses so many joints and significantly impacts the lumbo-sacral-hip complex. For reasons discussed in this workshop, the psoas major can become dysfunctional and contribute to low back and hip problems. Come explore, demystify, and get to know the psoas […]

In the Yoga Alliance Office Hours series, expert panelists open their office doors, answer participant questions, and centralize discussion on nuanced and complex yogic topics. In this event, returning digital event presenters Keri Bergeron, Jenny Loftus, and Arturo Peal break down the anatomy of the low back.

Approximately 80 percent of the population suffers from chronic, or episodic, lower back pain. This can occur for many different reasons, yet how we move, sleep, and sit can dramatically impact our backs’ health. Often, proper balancing of the deep flexor muscles of the “core” with the extensor muscles of the lower back/pelvis can improve […]

Dive into the anatomy of the sacroiliac joint and its relationship with neighboring structures in the body. Learn functional movement patterns that support this joint’s health and how to work with common pitfalls and challenges in a yoga practice.

This 75-minute active workshop offers a clear understanding of the anatomy and structure of the pelvis, but more importantly how it functions within yoga asana. Presenter Keri Bergeron explains the risks of specific postures and how to minimize them. Leave with cues and tools to accommodate various injuries and body types in your classes.

Expand your knowledge and kinesthetic awareness of the hip joint’s anatomy and mechanics in this active workshop. Learn how to develop and articulate precise actions and cues to isolate the hip and minimize compensatory patterns in all body types.

Myofascial release focuses on reducing pain by easing tension and tightness in certain body trigger points. Localizing pain can be difficult, so myofascial release is often used over a broad area of muscle and tissue. Props suggested: 2 lacrosse balls, tennis ball, softball, Yoga blocks, foam roller

Research has shown that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and concussion rehabilitation is supported by yoga. Our third session covers how to adjust a more restorative practice for folks who may be chair or floor bound. Supporting Documents Transcript (PDF)

Research has shown that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and concussion rehabilitation is supported by yoga. Our second session will cover how to adjust yoga practices for folks affected by TBI who may be ambulatory. Supporting Documents Slides (PDF)

Research has shown that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and concussion rehabilitation is supported by yoga. Our first session will cover applied neuroanatomy for yoga professionals; including parts of the brain, what they do, and emerging neuroscience related to yoga.

Explore your expression and depth in asana to establish joint balance on and off the mat. Learn strengthening and stretching techniques to avoid compression and hyper-mobility. This workshop reviews classic philosophical lessons that illuminate and support the physical practice of yoga.