Advanced Training

300 Level Advanced Training Modues

If you are pursuing your 300 Hour Training with Radiance Yoga, you must complete a minimum of five Core Modules and ten Elective Modules in order to meet the training requirements. Please click here for the 300 Hour Teacher Training Application, once your application is approved you must pay the $150 deposit to be enrolled in the training program.

All modules are available as individual trainings and are open to all. Enrollment in Radiance Yoga's 300 Level program is not a requirement to attend these advanced training workshops.

Friday, May 30 from 6-8pm
Saturday, May 31 from 9am-6pm
Sunday, June 1 from 9am-6pm

Restorative yoga is the art of being, not doing. Restorative yoga sets the body up in positions to passively stretch while being supported by props. This extra support from the props releases the mind from trying to keep the body engaged or to work through unnecessary tension so the mind and the body can work toward full rest and rejuvenation. Restorative yoga helps the nervous system to remember how to rest when stress is high, stimulates circulation, and releases tension.

In today’s culture of overachieving and multi-tasking, it is little wonder that most people indicate having moderate to high levels of stress. Stress can present itself physically in the body through tension headaches, muscle or joint pain, fatigue, and a foggy mind. Restorative yoga allows the body to rest

and reap the benefits of the functions of the parasympathetic nervous system.

This restorative yoga teacher training will offer insight into the foundational restorative yoga postures and how they can be sequenced to offer full-length and short restorative yoga practices. This training is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about restorative yoga, build a restorative yoga practice, and yoga teachers who want to offer a gentler practice in their classes and with private students. Each session will offer a combination of theory, application, practice, and teaching.

Learning Objectives:

Create a nurturing and well-rounded restorative yoga class for a group or private yoga session
Teach restorative yoga effectively in person and online
Breakdown the set-up of key restorative yoga postures and understand modifications, benefits, and contraindications
Learn to appropriately support different bodies with props for deep rest
Discover ways to utilize at home items as props
Learn to transform almost any asana posture into a restorative posture
Cultivate language and insight to build sequences around body areas, desired effect, or general sense of calm
Investigate spinal alignment to determine how to best support the body
Work with different techniques to guide and support students through their rest
Uncover breathing and meditation techniques to bolster the sequence’s desired effect and support relaxation
Learn different ways to sequence and cue a class based on your environment and availability of props
Recognize when students are uncomfortable and how to best assist them verbally and with prop adjustments
Gain an understanding of the basics of how the nervous system works and how the parasympathetic nervous system functions for stress management

Participants:

Will participate in two restorative yoga practices led by lead trainer
Will display knowledge of building a well-rounded restorative yoga class and teach a restorative yoga sequence of their creation
Will demonstrate how to offer variations, use of props, and assistance to students during a restorative yoga class

Required Reading:

Restorative Yoga: Relax. Restore. Re-energize. by Caren Baginski

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

Accessible Yoga by Jivana Heyman
Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body by Mindy Eisenberg
Understanding Yoga Therapy by Marlysa Sullivan & Laurie C. Hyland Robertson
Yoga Deconstructed by Trina Altman
Yoga for Everyone by Dianne Bondy
Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Tools, and Practice by Diane Finlayson & Laurie C. Hyland Robertson

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructor: Yuki Riley a C-IAyt, E-RYT500, RPYT is a lead teacher for Radiance 200Hr Flow Yoga Teacher Training and also works with several private clients to apply yoga as a therapeutic modality and self-care tool. She has worked with clients suffering from chronic pain, cancer, long-covid, and various autoimmune diseases and is always curious to learn more. Yuki is always looking forward to sharing that “once in a lifetime encounter” with everyone present. In her classes, Yuki creates unique, fun sequences based on her functional fitness and therapeutic experience.

Japanese quote “一期一会: Ichigo Ichie” means, “once in a lifetime encounter.” Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Yuki believes that this quote describes the essence of teaching yoga – cherishing the present opportunity to share and honor the individual practitioners in the space – and also appreciates her personal practice for bringing mental calmness and balance her active lifestyle. Yuki has completed the M.S. in Yoga Therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) and is a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She also has studied variety of aspects, including Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark, Svastha Therapy Yoga with Dr Ganesh Mohan, Therapeutic Wisdom with Doug Keller, Anatomic Pelvis Yoga Method with Katsunori Uchida in Japan, Prenatal, YoKids, and Trauma Informed Yoga. Besides yoga, she has been participating CrossFit since 2007 and completed 7 Marine Corps Marathon.

Friday, August 15 from 10am-5pm
Saturday, August 16 from 10am-5pm
Sunday, August 17 from 10am-5pm

This training program is designed for yoga teachers, body workers, therapists, medical professionals, substance abuse counselors, social workers, teachers, first responders and anyone working in the field of trauma recovery.

This is a one-of-a-kind training that blends the ancient wisdom of Yoga with the modern science of Trauma recovery. Yoga has recognized the necessity of befriending all the layers of our being to achieve peace in this life. The greatest path to healing from trauma is through the process of befriending the whole being.

We will share the modern history of trauma and dive deeply into the science of how all the body’s systems are impacted. We will illuminate the Yogic perspective on trauma through a discussion based on key segments of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras that speak directly to trauma and to the process of finding harmony with trauma and therefore one’s self. The nervous system and the brain structures will be studied, both through the framework of modern medicine and the Yogic energetic model. You will learn about advances in neuroscience and epigenetics that have given us a better understanding of how trauma changes our nervous system, brain development, self-regulation, and capacity to stay focused and in tune with others. This understanding is outlined in The Polyvagal Theory. Through our combined experience of over 25 years of work with clients, we have tested yoga tools and found how effective they are in transforming despair into hope.

You will learn yogic tools to guide the journey into wholeness for all people. “We are on the verge of becoming a trauma-conscious society. Almost every day one of my colleagues publishes another report on how trauma disrupts the working of the mind, brain and body.” said Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk, MD, a leading authority on Trauma Recovery.

We take this data seriously and we work tirelessly to develop and apply more effective ways to keep Yoga safe and therapeutic, whether in a group class or a private session. We strive to guide all teachers to become trauma-informed in order to create the safest and most accessible yoga experiences. Heather and Maryam are now offering the latest, innovative evidence-based training that demonstrates the necessity of the integration of Yoga into the treatment of trauma healing. You will walk away feeling empowered in how to create a safe and grounded environment for all.

Learning Objectives for Complete Program

Understand the stress response, nervous system and brain development
Gain insight into modern trauma theories and perspectives
Gain insight into the evidence-based science for understanding trauma (neuroscience/Default Mode Network, developmental trauma awareness, the Poly Vagal Theory expansion, nervous system)
Learning trauma-sensitive language
Learn self-care methods in working with trauma and address secondary traumatic stress
Learn about the effective tools of bilateral mind-body stimulation
Learn how to use yogic tools to create safety and stability for clients
Learn effective use of breathwork in grounding and self-empowerment
Learn the use of contemplative practices and affirmation work
Review of case studies and evidence-based clinical trials
Learn trauma-informed Beloved Yoga methodology principles
Understand the evidence-based science for understanding trauma (neuroscience, the PolyVagal Theory, nervous system)
Explore inherent trauma-informed Yoga Sutras of Philosophy (Involving the whole person, 8 limb path, Gunas, Dukha/Sukha, Neti Neti, Pade Pade, 1.30- 1.39)
Learn trauma-informed toolkit (tools accessible to professionals working in the field of Trauma) and methodology for Yoga teachers/Yoga therapists
Gain insight into anxiety and depression spectrum
Understanding the window of tolerance and how to use the tools of yoga in balancing anxiety and depression
Small-group discussion and learning

Guidelines

All modules will have a lecture, discussion and practical experience incorporated.
To obtain the 30-hr Certification of Completion you will need to take the full training live and have mentoring sessions with Heather and Maryam, submit a reflective paper on 5 takeaways and lead four trauma-informed Yoga sessions or demonstrate how you are integrating the trauma-informed yoga tools into your work/practice.

Recommended Reading

The Polyvagal Theory Handbook by Dr. Stephen Porges

The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Nurture Your Post-Traumatic Growth with Personalized Solutions by Dr. Christy Gibson

Anchored by Deb Dana

What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Bruce Perry

Trauma Tool Kit: Healing PTSD From the Inside Out by Susan Banitt

The Resonant Self by Sarah Peyton

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk

Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming the Body by David Emerson

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructors: Maryam Ovissi IAYT, E-RYT500, is a certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and under the tutelage of Bhekaji Lynch, she received her 500-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) accreditation with Yoga Alliance. Maryam’s personal mission as a teacher of Yoga is to provide an opportunity for her students to have access to tools that allow self-healing, self-empowerment and self-realization. Her unique style provides space for multi-level practitioners to journey through Yoga in group, semi-private and private classes. In her private Yoga teaching, Yogic tools are offered that serve the person and their personal intentions.

Moved by the declining mental and physical health statistics of Americans today, Maryam created Beloved Yoga’s signature Befriending Yoga Therapy program to offer classes that serve a range of clients and a variety of health conditions. Trauma-informed teachers offer private and semi-private classes designed for a variety of health issues including lower back pain, hip and knee replacements, spinal fusions, invasive surgeries, traumatic physical injuries, chronic conditions, emotional stress and mental imbalances from cognitive to stress-induced confusion. Maryam’s specialties in trauma lie in her experience with medical trauma, including invasive surgeries, cancer and all the layers of treatment around cancer, as well as complex medical conditions that create medical trauma. Maryam co-developed Befriend the Journey with Cancer with Anu Kaur.

Heather Hagaman MA C-IAYT is the Director of Beloved Yoga’s Befriending Therapeutic Programs with a specialization in Trauma and Recovery in Reston. She has a Masters in Psychology from Marymount University and is a board certified Yoga Therapist. Heather also holds a Certification in Trauma Sensitive Yoga from David Emerson and Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk (Kripalu).

Heather is a pioneer in the new field of Yoga and Trauma Recovery. This emerging field utilizes Trauma Informed Yoga and Meditation to help people start to move beyond PTSD, Addiction, Anxiety, and Depression and start to build fulfilling lives. There are numerous studies now that show that Yoga compliments addictions and trauma recovery. Heather has worked extensively with psychotherapists and health practitioners to assist clients in reaching their wellness goals.

Heather believes that recovering from trauma requires healing of the mind, the body and the breath. Many people in addictions recovery have experienced traumatic stressors from childhood. These events can create havoc in one’s nervous system and set up a maladaptive coping system for years to come. Yoga helps to move the stuck energy in the body; it helps release the issues that live in our tissues. Once released, a person can begin to learn yogic tools to self regulate and to self soothe. Yoga helps one to pause and not run from the feelings but flow with them as energies. Yogic tools help the person to stay present, breathe and grounded rather than to reach and run to the outside world for an instant fix.

By creating a non-judgmental and confidential environment, Heather holds sacred space to help her clients connect and feel safe in their own bodies. This space encourages clients to experience inner connections and a way back to wholeness. Clients are given enormous control in their sessions and are encouraged to approach their practice with curiosity and mindfulness. This approach assists her clients in developing body awareness through intereoception (the sense of the physiological condition of the body) to cultivate the feeling of being grounded and embodied. Grounding invites you to sense your body, notice your tension patterns, and surrender the weight of your physical body into gravity to feel the support of the earth. As a resource for trauma recovery, grounding can help you reclaim a sense of safety, feel rooted in the present moment, and strengthen your resilience.

Friday, September 12 from 5:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, September 13 from 8:30am-5:30pm
Sunday, September 14 from 8:30am-4:30pm

This immersive 20-hour training is designed to deepen your understanding and personal practice of mindfulness and meditation. Whether you're a yoga teacher looking to integrate these tools into your classes or a practitioner seeking to establish a consistent meditation practice, this module offers a comprehensive exploration of the benefits, techniques, and applications of mindfulness and meditation.

Throughout the course, we will explore key concepts such as: What exactly are mindfulness and meditation, and why are they so important? We'll delve into the reasons to meditate and discover the transformative benefits it can bring to your life, both on and off the mat. You’ll learn practical techniques for meditation, including how to establish and maintain a daily sitting practice, and how to overcome common barriers that often arise during meditation. We will cover mindfulness techniques like being mindful of your breath, body, and emotions, as well as explore Loving Kindness Meditation to foster greater compassion and self-awareness.

One essential aspect of the training is the RAIN practice—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture—designed to help you navigate difficult emotions mindfully. We’ll also introduce trauma-sensitive approaches to meditation, ensuring you can create inclusive, safe spaces for all students. Additionally, the course will guide you on how to integrate meditation seamlessly into your yoga classes, relating it to the Koshas, the five layers of self-awareness.

The training includes a variety of learning tools to enrich your experience. You will listen to talks from experienced teachers, experience yoga classes that incorporate mindfulness and meditation, and engage in mini practices to reinforce the teachings. Journaling will help deepen your personal reflection, and required readings, podcasts, and video resources from renowned mindfulness leaders like Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield will expand your understanding. Group sharing and discussions will provide a supportive environment to connect with fellow students, and you will also have the opportunity to create and present a 5-minute talk and a guided meditation, helping you to gain confidence in your teaching skills.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a thorough understanding of the core principles of mindfulness and meditation. You’ll leave with the tools and confidence needed to establish a personal meditation practice and seamlessly incorporate these practices into your yoga teaching. This training will equip you to answer fundamental questions such as "What is meditation?" and "What are its benefits?" with clarity. You’ll be able to approach meditation and mindfulness in your classes with ease, ensuring that your students receive the full benefit of these practices in a nurturing, accessible way..

SUGGESTED READING & LISTENING:

Sign up for Tara Brach’s newletter to receive her weekly email
Sign up for Jack Kornfield’s newsletter
Listen to one guided meditation from Tara Brach’s website tarabrach.com
The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness - Practicing for Safe and
Transformative Healing by Davod A Treleaven
Mindful of Race by Ruth King
Podcast- Listen to one episode from Tara Brach’s podcast

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructor: Tara Cassagrande NNTCP, RYT500, brings a profound journey of self-inquiry, gratitude, and mindfulness to her teaching. Guided by influential mentors like Kourosh Koshani, Don and Amba Stapleton, and Tara Brach, Tara’s spiritual path began with a simple yet profound question: Who am I? Her exploration led her through immersive studies in yoga, qigong, and meditation, culminating in her graduation from Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield’s Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Certification Program in 2023.

With a deep commitment to creating safe, transformative spaces for self-discovery, Tara founded Ease Yoga Cafe, a sanctuary in Del Ray, Alexandria. There, she encouraged practitioners to embrace their perfectly imperfect selves, fostering a community that valued intentional movement and authentic expression. Tara’s teaching is inspired by her rich experiences, her 500-hour yoga certification, and her journey through life’s challenges, including a wake-up call that transformed her health and deepened her compassion for herself and others. Her warmth and wisdom continue to inspire students to explore, reflect, and connect deeply within. Tara is honored to guide the upcoming Mindfulness and Meditation module, where she will share these experiences and the invaluable lessons from her journey.

Friday, October 17 from 12pm-6pm
Saturday, October 18 from 9am - 6pm
Sunday, October 19 from 9am - 1pm

This practical and empowering module is designed to help yoga teachers confidently navigate the many career pathways available in the yoga industry today. Whether your vision includes teaching at studios, leading private sessions, offering online classes, hosting retreats, or creating specialized workshops, this training provides essential tools to support your growth.

You’ll explore how to authentically market yourself and your offerings, develop a strong personal brand, and build community through social media, content creation, and networking. We’ll cover the foundational steps of setting up a yoga business, including choosing a business structure, registering your business, managing taxes, and understanding insurance requirements and liability waivers.

Ethical considerations such as student-teacher boundaries, cultural appropriation, and professional integrity will be explored, helping you lead with clarity and care. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped with practical knowledge, legal awareness, and a clearer sense of direction to build a yoga career that is both fulfilling and sustainable.

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructor: Masuda Mohamadi is the founder and owner of Radiance Yoga. Alongside running Radiance, Masuda is the author of Unlock the Power of Your Chakras and teaches regular Kundalini Yoga and Chakra classes, workshops and teacher training programs at Radiance and around the world. With an amazing sense of humor, warm personality and passion for yoga, Masuda makes learning fun!

Aviva Klein E-RYT200 RYT-500 grew up in South Africa and was introduced to yoga as a child in the mid 70’s when most people thought it was weird. She went to classes with her mom during school holidays, but it wasn’t until a back injury in the late 80’s that she found Iyengar yoga and learned that yoga not only helps to heal physically but also mentally and spiritually. Once Aviva tried Vinyasa yoga in 2000, she was hooked and completed her 200 RYT in December 2011. Aviva enjoys helping her students learn and discover more about themselves while focusing on the breath and mindfulness to balance the mind and body while cultivating strength, vitality and harmony.

Friday, November 14 from 6-8pm
Saturday, November 15 from 9am-6pm
Sunday, November 16 from 9am-6pm

Ayurveda, the “science of Life, ” is the philosophical system interlinked with yoga practices to provide an understanding of the physical world and how we interact with it. Ayurveda is the practice of longevity and applying it’s philosophical principles of the five elements and the three doshas to every day life for better wellbeing and self-care. Understanding Ayurveda can offer yoga teachers a unique lens on asana practice, pranayama, and meditation.

An overview of Smkhya philosophy will offer students a more in-depth understanding of the three doshas (constitutions), how the present as archetypes in the world, and practices that help work toward a state of balance. These same principles will be applied to asana and other yogic practices to present students with multiple tools for self-care.

We will explore the principles of prana, tejas, and ojas and how they are interwoven with Ayurvedic principles, the doshas, and overall wellbeing. Practices to help bring equilibrium will be reviewed and practiced to ascertain understanding of practical application of Ayurvedic principles for every day life and explore daily, seasonal, and other routines.

An Ayurvedic view of nutrition, ahara, will be reviewed to allow students to apply the principles of Ayurveda to what and how they choose to eat. A focus on agni, the digestive fire, and ama, toxins, will offer insight into a connection between western nutrition and Ayurveda.

Learning Objectives:

Learn the basics of Samkhya philosophy
Understand the basic principles of Ayurveda including the five elements, 20 qualities, and three doshas
Gain a basic understanding of one’s own dosha make-up to inform lifestyle decisions
Learn Ayurveda self-care practices to incorporate into daily, seasonal, and other routines
Use Ayurveda principles to inform teaching of yoga and asana for seasons, time of day, age of clients, and personal dosha make-up
Learn fundamentals of sleep cycles and circadian rhythm and how it is tied into Ayurvedic practices
Breakdown basic digestive function and physiology of metabolism and digestion
Build an understanding of basic Ayurvedic nutrition principles
Discover more aspects of prana and how they function in Ayurveda
Recognize when ama (toxins) is present and tools that may help bring balance
When to use Ayurveda practices to help support the immune system
Review subtle energies such as prana, tejas, and ojas

Participants:

Will complete and pass one quiz with 70%
Will form an Ayurveda plan for their dosha makeup including diet, lifestyle, and meditation practices and present it to the group
Will participate in three Ayurveda yoga asana classes, including pranayama and meditation

Required Reading: Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution by Dr. Robert Svoboda

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

Friday, December 5 time TBD
Saturday, December 6 time TBD
Sunday, December 7 time TBD

This Yoga Nidra Continuing Education is designed to learn and experience the Art and Science of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a powerful practice to help you to relax the body and mind and access the potential to your inner knowing, inner bliss, intuition, and creativity. There are many different ways to practice Yoga Nidra. In this workshop, we will learn the Eastern yogic roots of the Yoga Nidra practice, the results of Western research of yoga nidra, applications in today’s world and experience various practices for yourself and learn how to teach yoga nidra as part of a regular yoga class or as a stand-alone practice.

Objective of the course: Develop an understanding of the practice of Yoga Nidra through lecture and experiential practices and gain the competency in leading a class in yoga nidra or just leading yourself.

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructor: Katrina Radam RYT500, RPYT is a dedicated and compassionate teacher whose journey with meditation and hatha yoga began over 30 years ago as a way to balance life’s stresses. Drawn to the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit, she has continued to deepen her practice ever since.

Katrina’s approach to teaching is further enriched by her studies with the Gong and The Eden Method, through which she harmonizes the subtle energies of the body to support health and vitality. As a Clinical Practitioner of The Eden Method, she brings a unique blend of energy balancing into her private sessions, helping students find alignment within.

Known for her nurturing presence at Radiance Yoga, Katrina creates classes that foster resilience, balance, and inner strength—qualities that have been especially vital in recent years. She regularly teaches Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and monthly Gong Baths, inviting students into spaces of profound rest and renewal. Katrina looks forward to leading the Art and Science of Yoga Nidra module, where she’ll share the restorative power of Yoga Nidra as a pathway to deep relaxation and self-connection.

Friday, January 9 time TBD
Saturday, January 10 time TBD
Sunday, January 11 time TBD

Mantra Theory and Practice: This module explores the history, significance, and practical use of mantras in yoga. Trainees learn about the vibrational quality of Sanskrit syllables, how to chant mantras correctly, and their use in meditation and asana practices to enhance focus and spiritual connection.

Mudra Integration into Yoga Practice: Trainees study the various hand gestures known as mudras, understanding their symbolism and energetic effects. The module covers how to incorporate mudras into meditation and asana practices to direct energy flow and deepen the yoga experience.

Meditative Techniques and Teaching: The program provides comprehensive training in meditation, including concentration, mindfulness, and visualization techniques. Trainees learn how to sequence a meditation session, incorporate mantras and mudras, and guide students through a meditative practice with clarity and depth.

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructor: Gurudass Kaur has been teaching since 1972 and co-founded the first Kundalini Yoga center in Barcelona, Spain in 1978. She had the privilege of studying directly with the Master of Kundalini Yoga, Yogi Bhajan from 1972 until his passing in 2004. She lived in Barcelona for 25 years where she taught Kundalini Yoga and held teacher training courses. After moving back to the United States she now travels internationally offering Level I and Level II Kundalini Teacher Training programs. Her knowledge is deep and she has a unique capacity to share and transmit the Kundalini yoga tradition techniques clearly and correctly. Gurudass Kaur inspires students to teach from a place of love and joy.

Friday, February 20 time TBD
Saturday, February 21 time TBD
Sunday, February 22 time TBD

Anatomy of the human body relevant to yoga: This section of the module would delve into the specific structures of the human body that are integral to the practice of yoga, such as the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Understanding how these components work individually and together during yoga poses is crucial for alignment, balance, and movement. It would also cover the role of the nervous system in controlling posture and movement, as well as how yoga can influence the body's flexibility and strength.

Physiology of breath and its importance: In this part, the focus would be on the respiratory system, explaining how breathing operates on a physiological level, including the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It would highlight the importance of pranayama, or breath control, in yoga practice, which is essential for managing energy levels, reducing stress, and improving mental clarity. The module might also explore how different breathing techniques can affect the autonomic nervous system and the overall state of mindfulness.

Common injuries and how to prevent them: Here, the discussion would center on typical injuries that can occur during yoga practice, such as muscle strains, joint stress, or ligament tears, particularly in areas like the lower back, knees, shoulders, and neck. The module would offer insight into the causes of these injuries and provide guidance on how to prevent them through proper technique, alignment, and the use of modifications and props. It would also emphasize the importance of listening to one's body and understanding the difference between discomfort and pain.

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructor: Allison Tomson completed a Masters of Science in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University in 2010 and a Masters of Arts in Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University in 2013. Her research focused mainly on the effects of the aging process and the circadian clock on adult neurogenesis in zebrafish. She taught Anatomy and Physiology I and II as an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College as well as the BIOL 430/431 Anatomy and Physiology labs at George Mason University. She is currently a Term Instructor of Anatomy and Physiology at George Mason University where she teaches the BIOL 124/ 125 lecture class and the BIOL 430/ 431 lab classes as well as BMED 605 Intro to Human Anatomy for the ABS Certificate Program at the GMU Science and Technology campus in Prince William county. She also coordinates the cadaver lab and performs the dissection for Northern Virginia Community College – Medical Education Campus.

Friday, March 13 time TBD
Saturday, March 14 time TBD
Sunday, March 15 time TBD

Teaching children yoga is NOT the same as teaching adults. As anyone who has worked with kids knows, they are far from small versions of their parents, teachers, and grown ups and have very unique learning needs and styles. This innovative, evidence-based training, founded in the well-known Radiant Child® Yoga method, provides enlightening results for ALL children, including neurodiverse children, those experiencing significant traumas, and students who learn differently.

Primary Learning Objectives:

Learn to teach children ranging from toddlers to teens.
Create highly effective lesson plans drawing on Radiant Child materials.
Lead yoga classes that are fun for everyone, including you.
Enrich children’s mental and physical health through captivating movement, relaxation, and mindful meditation sequences.
Use effective and age-appropriate, self-calming and self-regulating techniques.
Give children tools they can take home with them as well as use at school.
Learn how to stay in your center and have clear, meaningful interactions with children.

Lead evidence-based practices and engage children in developmentally appropriate yoga experiences that address sensory challenges, neurodivergence, and varied learning styles.

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructor: Lisa Danahy is a former school administrator, certified training facilitator, and yoga therapist (MS Yoga Therapy, 2022). She has written curricula, led courses, and published articles for more than 30 years to strengthen children and adults through mindfulness-based behavioral health education. Lisa provides accessible therapeutic movement and meditation programs such as gentle somatic yoga, artful movement, and yoga for recovery from injury, illness, and trauma. Much of her work is with neuro-diverse and disabled children and adults. As founder and director of the non-profit, Create Calm, Lisa has brought mindfulness education to nearly 100 schools and community organizations since 2016. Her CALM Youth Leadership academy, an innovative vocational training, offers yoga teacher trainings to develop leadership and academic skills in under-supported youth. Lisa has dedicated her career to creating inclusive, culturally responsive programs to help children and adults realize their greatest potential for happiness and health.

Friday, February 20 time TBD
Saturday, February 21 time TBD
Sunday, February 22 time TBD

The ancient sadhus recognized early that in order to develop the spirit, they also needed to maintain the container of spirit, or the body. They did not separate the two as we have done in the West. Hatha Yoga evolved through the centuries out of this understanding. This continues today as we bring in a modern understanding of physiology and its relationship to the mind. But most often modern science simply confirms what the ancient yogi’s already knew from thousands of years of practice and observation. In this training we will explore the mind/body relationship through the varied practices of Hatha Yoga.

Through this 20-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Module, the participants will learn:

History & Philosophy of Hatha Yoga
Fundamentals and purpose of the asanas
Pose/posture families, not just the basic forms.
Tips for teaching the postures.
How to bring yoga philosophy into asana classes
Vinyasa Krama – How to sequence a Hatha class
Teaching Methodology

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructor: Steve Wolf E-RYT500, YACEP, first discovered both yoga and martial arts as a child and has now been actively teaching in the mind/body field for almost four decades. His earliest yoga teacher was his aunt who had studied yoga in Brazil, and he later practiced for six years with IYT Yoga instructor Jackie Novak, who also mentored him during his early days as a teacher. Now holding two advanced teacher designations with Yoga Alliance, Steve has received training & inspiration from Yoganand Michael Carroll, Angela Farmer & Victor van Kooten, Gary Kraftsow, Erich Schiffmann, Rod Stryker, JJ Gormley, Judith Lasater, Barbara Benagh and many others.

Friday, time TBD
Saturday, time TBD
Sunday, time TBD

According to the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, the definition of Yoga is to still the mind. Although many practitioners are introduced to movement-focused Yoga in the West, Yin Yoga is the perfect first step to exploring the stillness and calming the mind through asana practice. This Yin Yoga Teacher Training will offer the opportunity to experience and explore the tranquility physically and mentally to share with other practitioners we encounter as yoga teachers.

KEY TOPICS:
Through this 20-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Module, the participants will learn:

History & Philosophy
Principles of Yin Yoga
Benefits & Contraindications
Anatomy & Physiology
Yin Asanas & the Variations
Yin Class Sequences
Teaching Methodology

REQUIRED MATERIAL:

The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley DVD

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructors: Yuki Riley a C-IAyt, E-RYT500, RPYT is a lead teacher for Radiance 200Hr Flow Yoga Teacher Training and also works with several private clients to apply yoga as a therapeutic modality and self-care tool. She has worked with clients suffering from chronic pain, cancer, long-covid, and various autoimmune diseases and is always curious to learn more. Yuki is always looking forward to sharing that “once in a lifetime encounter” with everyone present. In her classes, Yuki creates unique, fun sequences based on her functional fitness and therapeutic experience.

Friday, time TBD
Saturday, time TBD
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This module delves into advanced Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations, exploring the subtleties of energy work and the chakra system.

Trainees practice complex sequences that incorporate dynamic movements, intense breathwork, and chanting mantras to awaken and channel the Kundalini energy.

Philosophy and Ethical Practices: Trainees study the philosophical underpinnings of Kundalini Yoga, including its origins, texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Shiva Samhita.

Teaching Methodology for Kundalini:
The module emphasizes how to safely guide students through energy practices, ensuring proper preparation and integration. It also covers the role of the teacher in creating a transformative space for deep spiritual work, including the use of music, gong, and chanting to elevate the experience.

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

About the Instructors: Masuda Mohamadi is the founder and owner of Radiance Yoga. Alongside running Radiance, Masuda is the author of Unlock the Power of Your Chakras and teaches regular Kundalini Yoga and Chakra classes, workshops and teacher training programs at Radiance and around the world. With an amazing sense of humor, warm personality and passion for yoga, Masuda makes learning fun!

Sat Kartar Singh began teaching Kundalini Yoga in 1975 and became a KRI Certified Teacher in 1997. A Lead Trainer in the Aquarian Trainer Academy, he teaches in the Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training at Radiance Yoga. His deep experience includes a strong personal practice, completion of five Level 2 modules, and participation in the development of the Level 3 training. He has shared the teachings of Kundalini Yoga with thousands across diverse settings—from ashrams and universities to jails and federal institutions. His teaching integrates yogic lifestyle, relationships, Naad Yoga, and the full spectrum of Kundalini Kriyas and meditations. Sat Kartar is a lifelong learner, a devoted husband since 1978, and proud father of two adult children.

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Yoga has undergone a long history of evolution in its ideas, with contributions from many streams and influences. And it has evolved and adjusted to meet the needs of the times in which its ideas were undergoing transformation.

This is why understanding something of the history and context of the times is important to understanding the ideas, concepts, and practices fully — especially as we look to how yoga continues to evolve to meet the needs of our current times. That has always been the nature of yoga since its inception, and yoga has always been able to maintain its spiritual core and essence in the process, while the understanding of ‘spirituality’ itself has deepened and expanded to become more inclusive and suited to ‘this-worldly’ spirituality that looks to our personal and collective good and well-being in this life, rather than only seeking liberation from it.

The purpose of this module is to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the key ideas of yoga as they have developed, especially with an eye to understanding their relevance to our own times, and the lives we live today, including:

Exploration of Yoga's Origins: This module would cover the historical journey of yoga, from its earliest mentions in Vedic texts to its evolution through various schools and philosophies in ancient India. It would include an overview of seminal works such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita, highlighting their contributions to yoga's spiritual and ethical principles.

Different Yoga Philosophies and Paths: This section would delve into the diverse philosophical foundations of yoga, such as the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy with a focus on Sankhya and Vedanta. It would also discuss the different paths of yoga, like Bhakti (devotion), Karma (action/service), Jnana (knowledge), and Raja (the royal path, including Ashtanga or the eight limbs of yoga).

Modern Yoga Movement: The module would trace the development of yoga in the 20th and 21st centuries, examining how it spread to the West and transformed into the various styles practiced today. It would address the influences of key figures in bringing yoga to the global stage and discuss contemporary issues, including the commercialization of yoga and the importance of maintaining the integrity of yoga's traditional

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

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This module will be devoted to key practical concepts to emphasize in yoga teaching and practice to maximize the therapeutic benefits of the practice, particularly with respect to chronic pain syndromes related to joints, muscles, and inflammatory conditions.

We will work with the most common problems in specific areas of the body, such as the shoulders, knees, hips, sacroiliac joints, and so on, with fundamental principles for assessment and practice that can be incorporated into working with students individually as well as in group classes. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals, which give teachers a firm foundation and a confident start for working effectively with their students, including:

Yoga as Therapy: This module introduces trainees to the principles and practices of yoga therapy, exploring how yoga can be adapted to support healing and wellness. It includes an overview of how to work with common physical conditions and mental health concerns using tailored yoga techniques.

Anatomy and Physiology in Yoga Therapy: Trainees study human anatomy and physiology in depth, with a focus on understanding how yoga affects various bodily systems. The module also covers how to recognize the signs of imbalance and use yoga to restore equilibrium.

Client Assessment and Program Design: The program teaches how to conduct thorough client assessments, including health history, current conditions, and wellness goals. Trainees learn to design personalized yoga programs with appropriate postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques, ensuring a safe and effective therapeutic approach.

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

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This immersive weekend module is designed to deepen your understanding of the chakras from the perspective of the ancient yogis and modern practitioners. Through a unique combination of yoga and bioenergetics along with meditation, pranayama, and discussion, you will learn balance and awaken your chakra system and learn valuable tools to share with your students. Bring your curiosity and an open heart for a journey that will allow you to experience your true self and learn how to share chakra yoga with others.

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Chakra Theory and Anatomy: This module provides an in-depth exploration of the chakra system, including the location, elements, and functions of each of the seven main chakras. Trainees will deepen their understanding of the Chakra system, explore the path to manifestation and liberation, learn about the energetic body and how the chakras influence physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Asanas and Sequencing for Chakra Activation: Learn to teach theme based classes and workshops based on the chakra system. Trainees are taught specific yoga postures and sequences designed to activate and balance each chakra. This includes understanding which poses correspond to each chakra and how to create a flow that facilitates the movement of energy through the chakras. Trainees will also examine their beliefs about themselves, yoga, and teaching and how these beliefs impact your teaching style and your relationships with students.

Chakra Meditation and Pranayama: The module covers meditation techniques and breathing exercises that target the chakras, such as bija (seed sound) mantra meditation and breathwork that enhances the flow of prana (life force) through the chakras. Trainees practice guiding these techniques to facilitate deeper chakra awareness and harmony.

Total CEUs 20 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 2 hours)

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Unlock the transformative power of yoga as you continue your journey to become a skilled and compassionate gentle yoga teacher. Teaching Gentle Yoga is a teacher training module designed to train yoga teachers who have a 200-hour certification about the special considerations for teaching a gentle yoga class. It will provide an overall approach for teaching yoga at an accessible level, which is an essential skill for all teachers. This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge needed to guide students through a safe and supported gentle yoga practice.

In this comprehensive 20-hour course, you’ll delve into the heart of gentle yoga, learning how to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students. You will learn how to anticipate and address common student conditions in a group setting. You will consider the effects of traditional yoga poses and apply intelligent sequencing principles to reduce risk of discomfort and injury. You will explore adaptations of poses to address physical limitations and conditions. With a focus on effective communication, you will improve the way you connect with your students and offer clear, concise verbal cues in class. By the end of the course, you will be fully prepared to design and tech your own gentle yoga classes that promote awareness, relaxation, and stress reduction. This program is not about teaching poses; it’s about teaching people and transforming lives.

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Restorative Yoga with Angelina Fox

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Yamas & Niyamas: Ethics & Self-Care in Yoga

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Adapting Yoga for Individual Needs with Yuki Riley

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Trauma Informed Yoga with Maryam Ovissi & Heather Hagaman

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Mindfulness & Meditation with Tara Cassagrande

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Business of Yoga with Masuda Mohamadi & Aviva Klein

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Ayurveda as Self-Care with Angelina Fox

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The Art & Science of Yoga Nidra with Katrina Radam

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Manrtras, Mudras & Meditation with Gurudass Kuar

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Anatomy & Body Systems with Allison Tomson

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Teaching Children's Yoga with Lisa Dahahy

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Hatha Yoga with Steve Wolf

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Yin Yoga with Yuki Riley

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Advanced Kundalini with Masuda Mohamadi & Sat Kartar Singh

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History & Philosophy of Yoga with Doug Keller

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Therapeutic Yoga with Doug Keller

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Chakra Yoga with Masuda Mohamadi

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Gentle Yoga with Celeste Johnston

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Creative Sequencing & Yoga Assists with Angelina Fox

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