On February 24, 2020, Yoga Alliance (YA) will launch its new application system for 200 Hour Registered Yoga Schools (RYS). This means RYS’s will need to meet the new standards announced by YA last year. We’ve been doing a series on the new standards including: Enhanced Lead Trainer Requirements: what they are and when you […]
New Application Process, Educational Categories and Core Competencies
Yoga Alliance is introducing a new application process and a common core curriculum for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS). This is another big change for Yoga Schools. In the past, you would apply to Yoga Alliance (YA) for an RYS with a syllabus, get it approved, and that was it for the life of your school. […]
Enhanced Lead Trainer Requirements: Yoga Alliance New Standards Series
If you are an experienced Yoga Teacher considering offering Yoga Teacher Training, take note: Yoga Alliance’s School standards change on Feb. 24, 2020. That’s only 37 days away from today (Jan. 18). This is the first of a 4 part series on the new Yoga Alliance (YA) standards, starting with what I consider the biggest, […]
Anatomy and Yoga – “The Fuzz” Video”
Yoga Teacher Training: Anatomy of the Muscles If anyone is looking for a reason to do yoga – just show them “The Fuzz” video. Note: a real cadavers are used in this video – may be a sensitive watch for the squimish: A must-see for all Yoga Teachers in Training
How Not to Hyperextend in Yoga
What happens in elbows and knee joints that are hyperextended in a yoga pose? We all know it is not good to hyperextend, but what does it really mean? These videos show what happens and how you can remedy the situation in your practice, as well as how to guide your students if you are […]