Abhyasa and Vairagya describe the dual pathways of action and dispassion. This short subject introduces us to the twin pillars of Yoga.

In the Yoga Sutras Patanjali gives the two general means of practice. In the opening chapter he indicates Abhyasa/Vairagya (Action and dispassion) for those who are supremely intense in their efforts.

2 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

This course is intended to give you a format you can use when creating sequences, classes and courses with a specific, therapeutic goal, eg. ‘strengthen the lower back’ or ‘mobilise the shoulder joint’. Learning how to sequence in this way takes your teaching from general class style teaching (which has often a ‘shot-gun’ approach to yoga, covering a bit of everything, including postures which suit most but not all students) towards focused and targeted sequences which are created specifically for the person/group of people in mind, and have clear results.

2 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

Ashtanga Yoga refers to the 8 limbs of yoga, and BKS Iyengar describes their relationship in the following way "...yoga is divided into three parts. Yama and niyama are one part. Asana, pranayama and pratyahara are the second part. Dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the third part".

3 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

Explore how the elements (space, air, fire, water and earth) and doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) influence your health and well-being.

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In this course, you will learn why breathing less is important and effective. Ginny will share the anatomy and physiology of breathing as well as some pranayama techniques which can be used to help you breathe less air volume. She will also lead you through asana practices for yourself and your students to help breathe lightly during class.

3 CPD points will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

Explore Chair Yoga and its key principles, techniques and benefits, led by Yoga Therapist and Senior Teacher, Robyn Lewis. This course introduces yoga teachers and therapists to the foundations of adapting traditional yoga practices for chair-based settings. Perfect for those looking to expand their teaching in this emerging genre of Hatha Yoga.

1 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

Are you confused about where to place the feet in standing poses?  

Have you found different teachers teach different alignment cues?  

Have some of your students struggled to find steadiness in these poses?  

In this course, we will explore how to teach the main standing asana based on functional anatomy and feet placement. Once we have a solid foundation, we can cultivate a feeling of stability, strength and ease in any asana. We are all so different and one alignment cue does not suit all bodies.

1 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

In Ayurvedic medicine physical disharmony in digestion is the primary cause of disease. In fact, we aim to harmonise digestion first for absolutely any health condition. The gut microbiome is perhaps the most important to all other biomes in the body. However, in Ayurveda, there are many deeper layers to digestion functioning well. With meditation, yoga asanas, pranayama, sattvic food (nutritional psychiatry) and self enquiry we begin to once again digest the present moment and heal the physical digestive tract. Amazingly, these days we have all of this Ancient wisdom completely backed up by research! In this course we look into Yogic perspective of mental and physical digestion.

2 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

Learn key anatomical changes, safety guidelines, and practices that will enable you to confidently welcome postpartum students into your general class.

Many new mums are eager to get back onto their mats. Hence it's important that yoga teachers have foundational knowledge to keep them safe, while allowing them to make the most of their practice. This course will equip you with a broad understanding of the postpartum body, common contraindications, as well as practices may support recovery post birthing.

2 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

Join Katie for an easy-to-digest introduction to one of the foundational principles of Ayurveda, the doshas. In this course you'll look at that qualities of each type, and dosha considerations for lifestyle, yoga-asana, and the koshas.

1 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

Marma points are concentrated reservoirs of prana, the life force energy. By learning to activate these points, you can trigger powerful biochemical changes within your body, promoting improved physiological, neurological, and hormonal balance. This training is ideal for addressing a wide range of issues, from physical injuries to psychological imbalances. 

In this short course, Dr Prasad will cover:

• An Introduction to the science of Marma Therapy and its relationship with Yoga
• How Marma Therapy affects our biochemistry
• Specific anatomical locations of Marma points and examples of applications
• How to stimulate Marma points to obtain best therapeutic results
• Demonstration of a Stress Relief sequence to use on yourself or with Yoga Students

4 CPD points will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

Topics covered include:

• Menopause as a transformational rite of passage, entering Sagescence
• Does Menopause Need a New Narrative?  Re-discover health, vitality, energy in menopause
• Asana & Beyond: Essential Considerations for Teaching Yoga During Menopause
• Rite of Passage in a women’s life 
• EFT for Menopause Interactive Practice
• Menopause Demystified – Unravelling Hormonal Changes, Minimising Symptoms while Embracing a Vibrant Life
• Sex, Menopause and Beyond
• Menopause – your Second Spring
• Lets pause to talk Menopause

6 CPD points will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.