Advanced Training Modules

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, November 13 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, November 14 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, November 15 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

Yoga philosophy isn’t just abstract ideas—it’s a roadmap to a more complete understanding of ourselves and our world. Studying yoga philosophy allows you to implement its wisdom, not just think about it. This module is designed to provide serious yoga practitioners with a clear understanding of how the yoga tradition has developed over time and support yoga teachers who want to infuse their classes with yoga philosophy's timeless wisdom.

Friday, 12:00-3:00pm: Yoga from a Historical Perspective — The historical development of Vedic schools of thought and yogic practices on the Indian subcontinent, Vedic culture and Buddhism, an overview of the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, the Vedanta-sutra, and later Hatha and Tantric texts, Vedic epistemology (how to know what is worthy of belief), and the three categories of knowledge in the Vedic system.

Friday, 3:30-6:30pm: Yoga from a Transcendental Perspective — The origins of yoga according to the tradition itself, the underlying metaphysics and creation theory of Vedic yoga philosophy, how the basic philosophical premises of yoga compare with conventional modern wisdom, the five functions of yoga philosophy, and the way to understand yoga philosophy according to yoga philosophy itself.

Saturday, 12:00-3:00pm: The Yoga-sutras of Patanjali — The underlying philosophical assumptions and literary structure of the Yoga-sutras, its definition of yoga, its conceptions of personhood, psychology, divinity, the afflictions that prevent us from experiencing our true nature, the attainment of mystic powers, and the experience of pure consciousness.

Saturday, 3:30-6:30pm: The Yamas and Niyamas — The five ethical directives and the five principles of self-care, how they put values based on yoga’s worldview into practice, their true purpose as parts of the yoga system, and their implications for a modern yogic lifestyle.

Sunday, 1:30-4:00pm: The Bhagavad Gita — The overarching theme of the Gita and its significance, the “Yoga Ladder,” the concept of Krishna, the relationship between yoga and Hinduism, the ethical paradox of the Gita, duality and non-duality, and how the Gita’s path to transcendence runs through the world rather than away from it.

Sunday, 4:30-6:30pm: Integrating Yoga Philosophy into Classes and Workshops — How to read yoga wisdom texts, how to know when you’re ready to share what you’re learning, strategies for choosing themes for your classes, a simple system for delivering great “Dharma Talks,” how to connect philosophical ideas to poses in your sequences, how to know if you should talk about politics, and how to lead meaningful conversations about the intersection of yoga and religion in secular settings.

REQUIRED MATERIAL:

Journey Into the Bhagavad-gita: A Guide to Exploring Timeless Principles of Transcendental Knowledge and Integrating Them Into Your Life by Hari-kirtana das

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

About the Instructor: Hari-kirtana das is a yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, and the author of two books on yoga philosophy: Journey Into the Bhagavad Gita: A Guide to Exploring Timeless Principles of Transcendental Knowledge and Integrating Them Into Your Life and In Search of the Highest Truth: Adventures in Yoga Philosophy.

Hari has been practicing devotional and other yogic disciplines for over 40 years, has lived in yoga ashrams and intentional spiritual communities, worked for Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley start-ups, and brings a wide range of spiritual knowledge and life experience to his classes, workshops, and presentations.

In addition to a lifetime of practice, Hari-kirtana has an 800-hour yoga teacher certification from the Jivamukti Yoga School and has been teaching yoga and meditation classes for the past 15 years. He's on the faculty of numerous Yoga Teacher Training programs, offers numerous live online workshops and courses throughout the year, and is a frequent contributor to forums and magazines about the enduring relevance of yoga’s ancient wisdom to life in the modern world.

Hari’s mission is to illuminate the many ways in which the yoga wisdom tradition can guide us toward meaningfully transformative spiritual experiences. His talent for making complex ideas easy to understand, his keen sense of humor, and his passion for critical thinking and meaningful dialog have made him a sought-after speaker and podcast cast guest.

Friday, December 11 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, December 12 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, December 13 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

Sound has the power to regulate the nervous system, shift brainwaves, and awaken deep presence. In this 20-hour YACEP-certified immersion, you’ll learn to skillfully play the gong, crystal singing bowls, chimes, drum, and your own voiceto guide others into restorative states of awareness.

Through experiential learning, you’ll explore how vibration, rhythm, and silence can restore balance and connection — blending ancient sound traditions with modern science and trauma-sensitive facilitation.

Designed for yoga teachers and wellness professionals, this training offers hands-on practice, guided sound journeys, and opportunities to facilitate with peers. All instruments are provided, and participants are warmly encouraged to bring their own instruments to explore and integrate their unique sound.

What You’ll Learn

The energetic and scientific foundations of sound, frequency, and vibration
How to skillfully play gongs, crystal bowls, chimes, and therapeutic instruments
The role of rhythm, silence, and intention in guiding states of consciousness
Voice as medicine: toning, mantra, and subtle sound work
Creating trauma-sensitive, inclusive sound experiences
Integrating sound healing into yoga, meditation, and therapeutic settings
How to design, market, and lead sound baths and community events

Experience

Each day includes guided sound journeys, experiential learning, instrument practice, and peer facilitation. Through journaling, discussion, and group integration, you’ll develop both technical skill and intuitive confidence to hold sound as ceremony, therapy, and art.

Who It’s For

Perfect for yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, therapists, and seekers drawn to the healing power of vibration. No musical background required — simply an open heart and a willingness to listen deeply.

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

About the Instructor: Tiffany Asha E-RYT500, YACEP is a sound healer, yoga teacher, and death doula with over 20 years of experience creating sacred spaces for healing, presence, and transformation. Her path into yoga began while working as a public school teacher in Austin, where the practice became a foundation for self-compassion, resilience, and embodied awareness.

Tiffany weaves together sound therapy, breathwork, mudra, and yoga to offer heart-centered experiences that support balance, creativity, and deep connection. With expertise in gongs, crystal bowls, and ancient sound practices, her work invites students to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with their natural rhythms. She is also the Austin City Manager for Black Swan Yoga, where she helps develop thoughtful, research-based programs for teacher education and growth.

Her teaching is nurturing, spacious, and grounded, offering powerful tools for self-discovery and integration both on and off the mat.

Friday, January 15 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, January 16 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, January 17 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

Join Susan and Maryam for an experiential training weaving in the bhavas of dirgha and sukshma with sound and breath to open up our pranic energy. We will welcome restorative energy for all our layers.

The weekend will lay the foundation of physiological understanding and broad practical wisdom for optimal breath practices. We will introduce the Svastha skill chart, inspired by our teachers, the Mohans.

The training is open to everyone interested in learning more about the breath and skills for sharing it.

• An overview of anatomy

• The nervous system & the Poly Vagal Theory

• How to use sound to support breath work

• Effort versus effortlessness

• Sutras of the Breath: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali & Pari-Drshtah

• Breath skills framework

• Develop private assessment skills based on the framework

• Develop group teaching skills based on the framework

• Pranayama methods and skills

• Fast breathing versus long, slow breathing

• Bhavana-led breath practices

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

About the Instructors: Maryam Ovissi IAYT, E-RYT500, is a certified Yoga Therapist and experienced yoga teacher whose mission is to empower students with tools for self-healing and growth. She founded Beloved Yoga’s Befriending Yoga Therapy program, offering trauma-informed yoga tailored to individual health needs, including chronic conditions, emotional stress, and medical trauma. Maryam specializes in integrative care for those navigating cancer and complex medical experiences, co-developing Befriend the Journey with Cancer to support this work.

Susan Smith Knoblaugh RYT 500, is an experienced yoga teacher and teacher trainer with nearly three decades of personal practice and over 20 years of teaching experience. She is also a certified Relax and Renew restorative yoga teacher, known for her thoughtful, therapeutic, and highly individualized approach to practice. Teaching since 2004, Susan offers Hatha, Hatha Flow, Restorative Yoga, and pranayama. She approaches her role as a guide rather than an instructor, empowering students to explore alignment, breath, movement, and meditation as tools for self-discovery, healing, and personal transformation.

Friday, February 5 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, February 6 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, February 7 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

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 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, March 12 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, March 13 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, March 14 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

Expand your ability to support a wider range of students with clarity, confidence, and care. This weekend immersion focuses on practical tools for nervous system regulation and inclusive teaching, helping you create classes that are accessible, responsive, and supportive for diverse populations.

Rooted in yoga and informed by somatic and neurodiversity-aware approaches, this training bridges traditional practices with real-world application. You’ll explore how breath, movement, and mindfulness can be adapted to support emotional regulation, focus, and overall wellbeing, both on and off the mat.

Designed for yoga teachers as well as professionals in education, wellness, and caregiving roles, this module emphasizes simple, effective strategies you can immediately integrate into your teaching and daily interactions.

Through this 20-hour module, participants will:

Explore the fundamentals of nervous system regulation and its role in yoga practice
Learn practical, yoga-based tools to support grounding, focus, and emotional balance
Adapt breath, movement, and meditation practices for a wide range of needs and abilities
Develop inclusive teaching skills that support different ways of learning, processing, and participating
Strengthen observation, communication, and relational awareness in a teaching setting
Create supportive environments that encourage agency, confidence, and meaningful engagement

Who This Training Is For

Yoga teachers
Yoga therapists and wellness practitioners
Educators and facilitators
Caregivers and those working in community or support roles

What You’ll Leave With

A clear, practical toolkit for nervous system regulation
Skills to adapt and teach more inclusively
Greater confidence working with diverse populations
Tools to support resilience, participation, and overall wellbeing

Required Reading Materials (additional cost)

- Course Manual ($35)

- Course Workbook ($20)

- Creating Calm in Your Classroom ($40)

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, April 23 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, April 24 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, April 25 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

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.

RECOMMENDED READING:

The Heart of Yoga Developing a Personal Practice by T.K.V. Desikachar

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

About the Instructor: Celeste Johnston E-RYT 500 has been practicing yoga since 1999 and began teaching in 2011 after earning her 200-hour Holistic Yoga Certificate. She became a certified Viniyoga™ teacher in 2015 andcompleted her training as a Yoga Therapist through the American Viniyoga Institute in 2025. She also holds a B.S. in Nutrition and an M.S. in Food Science.

Influenced by B.K.S. Iyengar, Gary Kraftsow, and Maria Hamburger, Celeste teaches with a focus on structural alignment, breath-centered movement, and mindful attention. Her clear, supportive style empowers students to explore yoga as a tool for personal growth.

She offers group classes, private sessions, and workshops.

Friday, May 7 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, May 8 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, May 9 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

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.

Friday, July 16 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, July 17 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, July 18 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

Teaching a balanced and creative sequence, while offering intuitive assists is truly an artform. In this training we will dive into aspects of creative sequencing to get the artistic juices flowing, work with the basics of biomechanics and anatomy to understand intelligent assisting, and review some advanced asanas and how to teach them to a wide range of students.

Utilizing a hands-on approach, this module will allow yoga teachers to effectively understand the basics of biomechanics to apply in their own teaching, sequencing, and assisting.

Many different sequencing structures will be explored so participants will learn different ways to sequence a class whether toward a peak posture, or creative fluidity. In addition, alternate entries and exits to poses, intentional transitions, and unique variations will be explored to stem creativity.

Learning Objectives:

Guide students into some more challenging asanas including use of props, modifications, and variations
Breakdown the set-up and alignment of 12 more advanced/challenging yoga postures
Understand modifications, variations, and use of props for setting students up for success in advanced postures
Discover ways to utilize props to help students with self assists
Learn principles of providing assists including hands-on, verbal, and visual
Recognize when assists are appropriate and what type of assist would most benefit the student
Gain an understanding of the basics of anatomy and biomechanics to offer informed assists
Cultivate language and insight to build creative sequences
Discover where to look for inspiration and tap into personal creativity
Investigate fluid transitions, tricky transitions, and how to make transitions deliberate, intelligent, and fun
Use basic biomechanics to sequence for balancing energetics, creating strength, crating mobility in the body while ensuring joint ad spinal stability

Participants will:

Participate in two flow style classes led by lead trainer
Display knowledge of sequencing by creating a 60-minute yoga sequence including some advanced postures covered in the training
Collaborate with other participants in discussion and feedback of their sequence
Demonstrate meaningful and intelligent assists while teaching a short version of their own class sequence

Required Reading: Download https://www.yoganatomy.com/yoga-anatomy-courses/yoga-adjustments-video/

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

About the Instructor: Angelina Fox, ERYT500, YACEP, is an Ayurveda Health Counselor and Yoga Teacher who has been teaching yoga since 2010. Angelina completed both her 300 Hour Ayurveda Yoga Training and Ayurveda Health Counselor Programs at Kripalu Center for Health. Angelina has trained with many teachers in advanced asana and assisting including David Kyle, Steve Pyka, Cheryl Deer, David Swenson, and Yoganand Michael Carroll. Over her yoga journey, Angelina has also had the pleasure to practice with and learn from many renowned teachers including Anna Forrest, Jason Crandell, and Kathryn Budig. Angelina believes that all teachers have the ability to help students tap into their inner strength and wisdom through artful sequencing and assisting. Spending lots of time on the water offering SUP yoga, teaching arm balances, resting with legs up the wall, frequenting her apiary, or nerding out planning an edible and medicinal meadow in her yard, Angelina loves every bit of her yoga journey and can’t wait to learn with you. Find out more at www.yogawithangelina.com

Friday, August 6 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, August 7 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, August 8 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

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 attend a sequencing/teaching trauma-informed yoga session and 1-hour mentoring session with Heather or Maryam, submit a 20-minute video teaching (to a specific population of your choice)

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 21 (Contact: 18 hours / Non-Contact: 3 hours)

Heather Hagaman MA C-IAYT Heather is the Director of Befriending Therapeutic Programs at Beloved Yoga, specializing in trauma and recovery. With a background in psychology and certification in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, she uses yoga and meditation to support healing from PTSD, addiction, and anxiety. Heather creates a safe, supportive space for clients to reconnect with their bodies, build resilience, and develop self-regulation through mindful movement and breath awareness.

Friday, September 17 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, September 18 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, September 19 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

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.

Curriculum will include:

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)

Friday, October 1 from 12pm-6:30pm

Saturday, October 2 from 12pm-6:30pm

Sunday, October 3 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

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

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

Friday, November 12 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, November 13 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, November 14 from 1:30pm-6:30pm

In this comprehensive workshop, participants will be introduced to the Yamas and Niyamas, the foundational ethical guidelines outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These principles, which encompass both social and personal observances, will be explored in depth to understand their relevance and application in daily life and yoga practice.

The workshop also includes a detailed study of the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, two pivotal texts in the yoga tradition. Participants will examine verses that specifically address the Yamas and Niyamas, delving into various interpretations and commentaries. This exploration will provide a broader understanding of yoga philosophy and its role in guiding ethical conduct and personal growth.

Furthermore, the workshop will address the practical application of these ethical principles in the context of yoga teaching. Participants will learn how the Yamas and Niyamas can inform and guide the behavior and responsibilities of a yoga teacher, both in and out of the studio. The discussion will also cover strategies for inspiring and encouraging students to practice these ethical principles in their own lives, fostering a more mindful and compassionate yoga community.

The learning tools for this module include lecture, discussion, references to relevant passages from yoga wisdom literature, visual support (slide decks), and guided practices.

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

About the Instructor: Hari-kirtana das is a yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, and the author of two books on yoga philosophy: Journey Into the Bhagavad Gita: A Guide to Exploring Timeless Principles of Transcendental Knowledge and Integrating Them Into Your Life and In Search of the Highest Truth: Adventures in Yoga Philosophy.

Friday, December 17 from 12pm-6:30pm
Saturday, December 18 from 12pm-6:30pm
Sunday, December 19 from 1:30pm-6:30p

“People are more important than the poses, and it’s better to adapt a pose to a person than a person to a pose.”
- Accessible Yoga by Jivana Heyman

Yoga can be adapted to support individuals of all body types, ages, backgrounds, physical abilities, emotional states, and cognitive capacities. It also holds tremendous potential as a complementary tool alongside conventional medical treatments for a range of physical and mental health conditions.

Whether in group classes or private sessions, adapting yoga to meet individual needs can foster a deeper sense of well-being, promote relaxation, and enhance one’s experience of joy, meaning, and purpose. Grounded in evidence-informed practice, this module explores therapeutic approaches to yoga that support physical, psychological, social, and spiritual goals.

The skills you gain in this module can be applied in both group settings and one-on-one work with clients.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESS:

Integrate Yoga Philosophy as an Ethical Foundation
Develop Awareness, Sensitivity, and Compassion towards Each Practitioner
Emphasize Client-Centered, Self-Agency, Embodied, Empowered Yoga Practice
Create Flexible Sequences Accommodating Diverse Needs
Learn Creative Use of Yoga Props for Asana Practice Appropriate for the Body
Guide Pranayama according to the Energetic and Emotional Needs
Guide Mindfulness and Relaxation Practice to Optimize Autonomic Nervous System Function
Understand Evidence-Informed Practice & Research Literacy
Develop an Assessment Tools and Motivational Interviewing Skills
Understand Therapeutic Protocols
Learn Common Physical, Mental, & Chronic Issues

Advanced Training Modules

300 Level Advanced Training Modues

CORE MODULE

History & Philosophy of Yoga with Hari-kirtana das

ELECTIVE MODULE

Sacred Sound Facilitation: Embodied Practices for Mindful Leaders with Tiffany Asha

CORE MODULE

Practical Pranayam with Maryam Ovissi

& Susan Knoblauch

ELECTIVE MODULE

Yin Yoga with Yuki Riley

ELECTIVE MODULE

Create Calm: Nervous System Regulation & Inclusive Teaching Practices with Lisa Danahy

ELECTIVE MODULE

Gentle Yoga with Celeste Johnston

CORE MODULE

Advanced Kundalini with Masuda Mohamadi & Sat Kartar Singh

CORE MODULE

Creative Sequencing & Yoga Assists with Angelina Fox

CORE MODULE

Trauma Informed Yoga with Maryam Ovissi & Heather Hagaman

ELECTIVE MODULE

Chakra Yoga with Masuda Mohamadi

ELECTIVE MODULE

Restorative Yoga with Angelina Fox

CORE MODULE

Yamas & Niyamas: Ethics & Self-Care in Yoga

with Hari-kirtana das

ELECTIVE MODULE

Adapting Yoga for Individual Needs with Yuki Riley

CORE MODULE

Mindfulness & Meditation with Tara Casagrande

ELECTIVE MODULE

Ayurveda as Self-Care with Angelina Fox

ELECTIVE MODULE

The Art & Science of Yoga Nidra with Katrina Radam

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Advanced Training Modules

300 Level Advanced Tr﻿aining Modues

CORE MODULE

History & Philosophy of Yoga with Hari-kirtana das

ELECTIVE MODULE

Sacred Sound Facilitation: Embodied Practices for Mindful Leaders with Tiffany Asha

CORE MODULE

Practical Pranayam with Maryam Ovissi

& Susan Knoblauch

ELECTIVE MODULE

Yin Yoga with Yuki Riley

ELECTIVE MODULE

Create Calm: Nervous System Regulation & Inclusive Teaching Practices with Lisa Danahy

ELECTIVE MODULE

Gentle Yoga with Celeste Johnston

CORE MODULE

Advanced Kundalini with Masuda Mohamadi & Sat Kartar Singh

CORE MODULE

Creative Sequencing & Yoga Assists with Angelina Fox

CORE MODULE

Trauma Informed Yoga with Maryam Ovissi & Heather Hagaman

ELECTIVE MODULE

Chakra Yoga with Masuda Mohamadi

ELECTIVE MODULE

Restorative Yoga with Angelina Fox

CORE MODULE

Yamas & Niyamas: Ethics & Self-Care in Yoga

﻿with Hari-kirtana das

ELECTIVE MODULE

Adapting Yoga for Individual Needs with Yuki Riley

CORE MODULE

Mindfulness & Meditation with Tara Casagrande

ELECTIVE MODULE

Ayurveda as Self-Care with Angelina Fox

ELECTIVE MODULE

The Art & Science of Yoga Nidra with Katrina Radam

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300 Level Advanced Training Modues

with Hari-kirtana das