Courses
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Foundations of Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: The Invention of Yoga
- Foundations of Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: The Invention of Yoga - 4.5 Hours - $149.00
Foundations of Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: The Invention of Yoga is the fourth installment of foundational yoga philosophy courses for teachers by Douglas Brooks, Ph.D. and furthers our appreciation of yoga philosophy essentials while also expanding our understanding of the...
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How to Run a Beginner Yoga Series
- How to Run a Beginner Yoga Series - 2.25 Hours - $99.00
Have you thought of running a Beginner Series but figured it required too much work or business acumen? Have you tried running a Beginner Series without much success? Are your basic level drop-in classes a little lackluster and...
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How to Run Workshops and Retreats
Faculty Presenter: Amy Ippoliti This program will teach you the key steps for marketing, handling business dealings, and building community all while delivering meaningful and successful workshops and retreats. Your students work hard to gain valuable time off and it’s...
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Master Your Yoga Observation Skills
- Master Your Yoga Observation Skills - $69.00
Safety is a huge priority in a yoga class and it’s essential that students feel secure, nurtured and well attended to. It’s our job as teachers to encourage consistency in the practice and a healthy curiosity about the body. That’s...
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Teaching Yoga in the Digital Age
- Teaching Yoga in the Digital Age - 13 Hours - $199.00
The bulk of this course was presented to a live audience of yoga teachers from all over the world and is now professionally archived in its entirety with high quality audio, video and all-included course materials ready for you to...
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The Art of the Private Yoga Lesson
- The Art of The Private Yoga Lesson - 3.25 Hours - $99.00
This program will help you: Design well-rounded one-on-one lessons Teach private lessons effectively Successfully promote your services Professionally handle the business side of a private practice Why Teaching Private Yoga Lessons Is Invaluable Teaching private yoga lessons taps you into...
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The History and Importance of the Sanskrit Language
- The History and Importance of the Sanskrit Language - $99.00
As yoga teachers, we use Sanskrit regularly-- to cue asana, to communicate philosophical themes, to study the history and philosophy of yoga, and more. Yet we may not understand just why it's so important as yoga professionals to have a basic knowledge of this sacred language. What are its origins? Why is it considered the language of the gods? What makes it so distinct?
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The Rasa of Sanskrit: The Essence of Correct Pronunciation
- The Rasa of Sanskrit: The Essence of Correct Pronunciation - $69.00
Do you struggle to pronounce asana names in class? Do you stumble when trying to say words like "prasarita padottanasana", knowing you've probably emphasized the wrong syllable? Dr. Douglas Brooks-- Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester and scholar of Hinduism, south Asian languages, and the comparative study of religions-- systematically presents the correct pronunciation of Sanskrit words that are important for you as a yoga teacher.
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Three Essentials for Enhancing Your Yoga Teaching Career
Today’s yoga teachers are heroes and fixtures in the local community imparting the many benefits of yoga through their own studies and practices. Yet yoga teachers often find difficulty in making ends meet, retaining students, staying organized and maintaining their...
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Time, Money and Well-Being: Optimize Your Life as a Yoga Teacher
This course has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase. Your ability to maintain and model a balanced lifestyle for your students is paramount as a yoga teacher, yet too many times the yoga teacher is the...