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Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy Online Info Session

This ninety-minute online session introduces the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy and its philosophy through an hour of guided, embodied practice. Facilitator Pamela Stokes Eggleston, trained in the school's therapeutic modalities, walks prospective students through the curriculum and approach of the school's professional trainings. The session combines conceptual foundation with direct somatic experience, offering a substantive glimpse into how yoga therapy bridges ancient practice with contemporary healing.

Tue, Jul 28, 2026TBA

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Chair Yoga Teacher Training

Lakshmi Voelker's Chair Yoga method opens yoga to populations for whom traditional mat-based practice remains inaccessible. Designed for older adults, those with mobility limitations, chronic pain, or balance challenges, this certification equips teachers with precise techniques for adapting classical asanas to seated positions. The method employs graduated levels of flexibility, ensuring every student can access every pose regardless of physical capacity. Over two intensive days, participants master single and double chair sequences, learn proper alignment and contraindications for seated practice, integrate breathwork and meditation, and develop skills for teaching in hospitals, senior centers, corporate settings, and community spaces. Graduates earn a Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Certificate worth 30 continuing education units recognized by Yoga Alliance and IAYT. This training serves certified yoga teachers, yoga therapists, healthcare professionals, and dedicated practitioners seeking to expand their teaching into underserved populations.

Sat, Aug 1, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Online Training

Since 1982, Lakshmi Voelker has pioneered methods for making yoga accessible to those for whom traditional mat-based practice remains out of reach. This 16-hour online certification trains teachers to adapt classical asanas for the seated form, employing multiple flexibility levels so every student, regardless of physical capacity, can access every pose. Participants learn diverse sequencing techniques, anatomical safety, breathing practices, and strength-building methods using light weights. The approach is grounded in functional movement and holistic wellness, with applications in hospitals, senior centers, corporate settings, and private studios. Upon completion, graduates earn 30 continuing education units recognized by Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists, plus access to comprehensive teaching materials and video resources. The method has been taught to thousands of healthcare workers and yoga professionals worldwide.

Sat, Aug 1, 2026TBA

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Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training Module 1

Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training Module 1 is a five-day residential program led by founder Megha Nancy Buttenheim, who has been directing this training since 1997. The program explores the intersection of yoga, dance, and transformational teaching through movement, lecture, and experiential learning. Participants engage with the chakra system as the methodological foundation for teaching, study the ancient yogic codes (yamas and niyamas), and explore 24 positive psychology strengths through the VIA Inventory. The training emphasizes building authentic teaching confidence and developing a deepened relationship with music and embodied practice. No prior experience is necessary. Module 1 can be taken as a standalone offering or as the first step toward Let Your Yoga Dance teacher certification, which requires completion of both Module 1 and Module 2. Upon graduation, participants are invited to join the Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher's Association. The program unfolds in a supportive learning environment grounded in compassion and kindness, with additional Zoom sessions offered between modules and after training completion.

Sun, Aug 2, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training Module 1

Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training Module 1 is a five-day residential program designed for those interested in teaching the dance of yoga. Led by founding director Megha Nancy Buttenheim since 1997, this training combines movement, lecture, and direct experience to cultivate both personal embodiment and teaching skill. Participants explore the chakra system as the methodological foundation of Let Your Yoga Dance classes, study the yamas and niyamas—ten ancient ethical principles—and examine 24 strengths from the VIA Inventory, a positive psychology framework. No prior experience is necessary to attend Module 1 as a standalone offering, though certification requires completing both Module 1 and Module 2. The training unfolds within a deliberately compassionate learning environment, with mandatory daily sessions that include yoga classes, meals, and movement instruction. Participants receive a comprehensive teacher manual and access to an extensive music library for future class work. Between the two modules, supplementary Zoom sessions provide additional support and review.

Sun, Aug 2, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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200-Hour RA Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

Radiantly Alive's 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified training in Ubud goes beyond techniques and sequencing. Over four weeks, participants study vinyasa flow, functional anatomy, yoga philosophy, and the craft of teaching itself, moving through six core modules that touch the personal journey alongside professional skill. The program balances asana exploration with philosophy rooted in Patanjali's Eight Limbs and the broader yoga tradition. Faculty includes experienced teachers—some with decades of study—who emphasize authentic presence and clear cuing. Class sizes remain intentionally small, capped at 32 students with five to seven faculty members engaged in direct mentorship. The school, operating since 2010, has graduated over 900 alumni now teaching across more than 80 countries. Participants practice in serene jungle-view shalas and join a global community committed to quality instruction and personal growth. Accommodation is not included but partnerships with nearby guesthouses provide flexible options.

Mon, Aug 3, 2026Radiantly Alive, Ubud

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200 Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training: In-Person Immersive Week

A week-long intensive yoga teacher training program designed to deepen teaching knowledge and personal practice. Led by Vidya Heisel and Lisa Dunn, this in-person immersive offering draws from hybrid methodologies that blend traditional and contemporary approaches to yoga education. Held at Surya Lila in Andalusia, Spain, the program creates a contained learning environment where participants develop foundational competencies in yoga philosophy, asana, pranayama, and the principles of effective teaching.

Sat, Aug 8, 2026Suryalila Retreat Centre, Villamartín

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Kripalu Yoga in Schools: A Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for Adolescents

This intensive training prepares educators, counselors, and yoga teachers to bring evidence-based mindfulness and movement practices into schools and youth-serving organizations. Led by faculty with decades of experience in adolescent wellness, the program centers on Kripalu's Social Emotional Learning curriculum—validated by CASEL and designed for the developmental realities of teenage life. Participants learn comprehensive lesson plans that integrate postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods alongside practical insights into adolescent development. The training emphasizes concrete classroom skills, self-regulation tools, and evidence-based approaches to supporting mental health and emotional resilience in teens. Held on Kripalu's campus in the Berkshires, this six-day immersion combines morning and evening practice with classroom work, group discussion, and role-playing to build confidence in teaching this material.

Sun, Aug 9, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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Kripalu Yoga in Schools: A Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for Adolescents

Kripalu's five-day teacher training equips educators, school counselors, yoga teachers, and wellness professionals with evidence-based methods to support adolescent emotional and social development. The curriculum centers on a scientifically validated yoga program endorsed by CASEL, offering practical lesson plans that integrate postures, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation. Participants learn to recognize the unique developmental needs of teenagers, translating research and real-world observation into classroom practice. The program unfolds on Kripalu's residential campus, led by faculty with decades of experience in youth wellness. Rather than abstract theory, the training provides concrete strategies for implementing yoga-based social-emotional learning in schools and community settings. Teachers gain confidence in facilitating self-regulation skills, emotional awareness, and resilience in young people navigating contemporary stress.

Sun, Aug 9, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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Therapeutic Yoga for Individual Clients

This comprehensive training program examines yoga as a clinical intervention tool, suitable for application in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and healthcare offices. Participants explore the historical and philosophical foundations of yoga therapy across Indian and Western contexts, then move into practical skill-building across multiple modalities: asana, pranayama, mudra, yoga nidra, guided relaxation, and imagery. The curriculum integrates biomechanical literacy, somatic movement principles, and anatomical knowledge of major body systems. Central to the work is learning to design individualized protocols and conduct the assessment and intake processes essential to one-on-one practice. The training emphasizes the Kripalu Schools four-step assessment and ten-step treatment protocol, enabling practitioners to address common lifestyle-related conditions while attending to the whole person, physical through spiritual.

Fri, Aug 14, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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Therapeutic Yoga for Individual Clients

This Kripalu Schools training anchors practitioners in the clinical application of yoga as a healing modality. Participants learn the historical and philosophical foundations of yoga therapy in both Eastern and Western contexts, alongside a comprehensive toolkit of therapeutic techniques. The curriculum integrates asana, pranayama, mudra, yoga nidra, and guided imagery with somatic movement principles and anatomical knowledge across all body systems. Central to the work is mastery of the KSIYT four-step assessment and ten-step treatment protocol, enabling therapists to design personalized, whole-person interventions addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. Through detailed case work and skill-building, students develop competence in intake procedures, therapeutic relationship dynamics, and the clinical judgment required for one-on-one client work in hospitals, wellness centers, and private practice settings.

Fri, Aug 14, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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200-Hour RA Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training — Hybrid Format in Morocco

Radiantly Alive offers a 200-hour Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training that blends online study with a ten-day in-person immersion in Morocco. The hybrid model is designed for practitioners who seek depth and embodied learning without extended time away from their lives. Over twelve weeks online, participants build foundational knowledge in anatomy, philosophy, and intelligent sequencing through recorded content, live sessions, and personal study. The in-person module takes place in Taroudant at Palais Claudio Bravo, where daily practice, direct feedback from the lead teacher, and community connection transform theory into embodied skill. The training emphasizes RA Vinyasa, a contemporary approach distinguished by intention, thematic coherence, musicality, and the ability to hold transformative space for students. Led by Laila Elidrissi and supported by specialists in anatomy, alignment, and philosophy, the program integrates asana, breath work, meditation, and teaching methodology. Participants emerge with the confidence to design meaningful sequences, lead full classes with presence, and understand the philosophical underpinnings of their teaching. This is not certification for its own sake, but a journey toward personal expansion and embodied wisdom.

Thu, Aug 20, 2026Radiantly Alive, Ubud

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