Teaching Yoga Today

As yoga teachers, we need to continually expand our knowledge to meet the needs of our students. We must keep our classes safe physically, as well as trauma informed, accessible, inclusive, culturally appropriate and equitable-all while being inspiring and authentic! These topics affect every part of a yoga class including, format, context/curriculum, sequencing , language, hands on assists, music and so much more.

Join The Thread Collective for a full-day live virtual immersion where we will dive into these topics through practice and conversation. Learn from inspiring, expert presenters and connect with other teachers in the community. You will leave the immersion with insight, knowledge, and tools to become a more skilled, confident and an informed yoga teacher.

Immersion Workshop with Indu Arora

Yamas and Niyamas of Cultural Appropriation in Yoga

Are you a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist or a trainee who is juggling with the idea of cultural appropriation in Yoga? Do you have pressing questions that have not been answered yet? Are you confused or overwhelmed if you should even study or teach Yoga?

Don’t let fear and ignorance get the best of you. If Yoga is your calling, then let us have this much needed conversation. Educate and move forward with a renewed, even more firm determination. Learn all that is important, empowering and crucial about cultural appropriation versus appreciation. Learn in the context of 10 Yamas and Niyamas about Cultural Appropriation. It is my hope that this will serve as a clear, empowering and supportive guideline for you to live, love and share your Yoga in ways that are authentic, respectful and informed.

The workshop will also provide the participants the opportunity for Q and A. The teachings in the workshop will be based on Bhagwad Gita and Patanjali Yoga Sutras.

Immersion Event Schedule (all times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST/EDT)

7:00 – 8:00am Collective Sadhana with Michelle Dalbec

8:00 – 8:30am Meditation and Reflection with Liza Bertini

9:15 – 9:30am Welcome + Kick-off

9:30 – 11:00am Yamas and Niyamas of Cultural Appropriation in Yoga with Indu Arora

11:15am – 12:00pm Back in the Classroom: Alternatives to Hands on Assists with Cristie Newhart

12:30 – 12:50pm What is the Thread Yoga Collective? with Michelle Dalbec & Liza Bertini

1:00 – 2:30pm Compassionate Action: Teaching Yoga through the Intersectionality Lens of Trauma, Wellness, and Social Justice with Marsha Banks-Harold

2:45 – 4:15pm Trauma Sensitive Yoga: A Practice for Healing with Compassion with Rachel Allen

4:30 – 5:30pm Practical Magic: Using Music and Sound to Deepen Class Experience with Beth Filla

5:30 – 6:00pm Dance It Out with Michelle Dalbec
We will take a 15 minute break between most sessions.

Saturday, May 14, 2022, 7:00am – 6:00pm EST

Use Discount Code: TYT20CA to get $20 off Event Price

This event is a LIVE Virtual Event and not all sessions will be recorded. This ticket is for live attendance for the event. The Zoom link is the same for all of the classes throughout the day, please feel free to attend any and all sessions! This event is non-refundable.