In this workshop, you will learn to:

• Transform your status from Yoga Teacher to Yoga Professional
• Relate yoga poses to the functional anatomy and the healing process
• Discover the art of Yoga Cikitsa (Yoga Therapy)
• Increase the safety and efficiency of your yoga practice and teaching
• Elevate your skill to identify and eliminate poor posture habits with greater awareness of core musculature
• Enhance your understanding of the respiratory system
• Become skilled at applying pranayama techniques therapeutically
• Learn to use the dynamic breath to eliminate the effects of stress
• Develop the knowledge of your energy system and the relationship to the nervous and endocrine systems.
• Create a synergistic relationship with all systems of the body

By gaining a basic understanding and deeper appreciation of how your body works, you will be able to improve your health for years to come!  Discover how the body leads you to an understanding of all systems.

This workshop covers in-depth anatomy and through study and experience, the systems of the body – including musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory.

You will learn:

• Major muscles & bones
• Physiology of breathing
• Biomechanics of movement
• Workings of the stress/relaxation response
• Methods of increasing flexibility and strength
• Techniques for keeping healthy backs & knees
• How the koshas lead to understanding health
• Anatomy of Yoga is a two-weekend workshop

“The journey to mastering Yoga's challenging postures empowers you to journey through life's challenges with mastery.”  ~ Padma Shakti

All classes will focus on understanding principles of alignment and muscular and organic energy.  We will look at where yoga asana/vinyasa and pranayama reside in our personal spiritual practice and the incorporation of Bhakti Yoga. We will address the practice and teaching of Yoga from incorporating the awareness of kramas and perception of koshas.

Ayurveda originated ~5000 years ago from India.  This sister science to Yoga is a complete, natural system of health which addresses you on all levels – body, mind, and spirit.  It seeks to balance you according to your unique needs, maximizing your quality of life.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• Qualities & Development of the Three Vital Essences
• Types & Uses of the variety of Ayurvedic healing modalities
• Application of Ayurveda in your Sphere of Influence
• Self-Insight for Evolving Personal Health & Happiness

Ayurveda originated ~5000 years ago from India.  This sister science to Yoga is a complete, natural system of health which addresses you on all levels – body, mind, and spirit.  It seeks to balance you according to your unique needs, maximizing your quality of life.

 In this workshop, you will:

• Decode the mystery of health using this ancient philosophy
• Learn lifestyle practices to optimize your health
• Discover your unique body/mind type
• Deepen your self-understanding on all levels
• Understand specific methods for reducing stress
• Gain insight into loved ones, coworkers, and friends
• Update and expand your definition of health
• Develop confidence in your ability to look and feel fantastic!

In this workshop, you will learn:

• Denise's story: Inside the world of an eating disorder, and the challenges and gifts on the path toward healing.
• Yoga practices and philosophy that bring healing and wholeness to those struggling with self-negating patterns.
• The obstacles and illusions that lead to suffering and how to transcend them.

This workshop is for you if:

You will learn:

• 5 Qualities of the Effective Teacher
• Empower Yourself to Empower Others
• How Yoga Therapy Can Serve You So You May Serve Others
• How to Serve In Private Yoga Sessions
• Teaching a Large Group (75 or more)
• Evolving From Yoga Instructor to Yoga Mentor
• The Business of Yoga & Yoga As A Career

This workshop covers:

• Accessing the 5 Qualities of the Yoga Teacher
• How To Inspire Others
• The Power of Teaching Meditation and Mantra
• How To Teach Breath Practices and Pranayama
• Yoga Teacher ~ Holistic Healer
• Learning The Art of Teaching
• Realizing the Stages and Core Elements of Sadhana
• Experiencing Pranayama To Access The Self

Focus your mind and change your life

Develop the mental edge in this effective weekend workshop.

This workshop combines lecture and discussion with short periods of meditation practices.  No prior experience necessary ~ great for beginners!

In this workshop you will:

• Discover the simple, pleasant process of coherent thinking.
• Learn to remain alert & observe yet calm & collected.
• Identify clouded perceptions preventing you from enjoying clear awareness.
• Enjoy the fun, gentle & exhilarating results of meditation!

Harness the awesome power of your mind.  Make your dreams reality!

 In this workshop you will:

• Discover a deeper aspect of yourself.
• Learn the skills for creating a peaceful and powerful mind.
• Identify thoughts and beliefs that do not support your life’s vision.
• Enjoy expanded awareness, enhanced creativity, & more fun in life!

Three amazing weekends of yoga study!

This workshop covers:

• Awakening the spine
• Cultivation of core strength
• Linking breath and movement
• Fundamentals and anatomy of power poses
• Linear, circular, and organic principles of movement
• Accessing advanced poses through vinyasa krama or sequencing
• Evolving your practice through the koshas or levels of awareness
• In-depth technique of poses, including arm balances and inversions
• Using asana practice to transcend the klesas or obstacles to happiness

Ishvara pranidhana, or surrender to God, is a foundation of yoga practice.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• What surrender is and why it is essential for freedom 
• How mistakes are an integral part of the growth process 
• How to reawaken natural vitality and enjoy being in process 
• How to let go of judgment, comparison and competition
• How chaos gives rise to a higher level of order

This workshop covers:

• Eight Limbs of Yoga-In-Depth Study
• Designing and Sequencing Classes
• Teaching and Learning Methodology ~ Observation, Adjustments, Leadership
• Understanding Yoga As A Lifestyle
• Personal Practice Development
• Principles of Alignment
• Finding the Power In Your Yoga

Topics include:

• Using the 8 Limbs to evolve into a Yoga Mentor
• Developing the personal integrity to work one-on-one with students
• Becoming a source of wisdom for yourself and others
• Learning how to be present
• Developing your voice as a teacher & a leader
• Empowering yourself and your students – physically, emotionally, & spiritually
• Learning the internal process of becoming Love in action