This workshop builds on prior learning about all the families of poses (standing poses, backbends, inversions, etc.). Here we focus on how to design complete classes based on the informed ordering of poses. The basic question we address is, "why this asana or action before or after that asana or action?". Rather than random or excessively creative sequencing, this workshop is based on how the body works and how to make the practice of asanas as safe, accessible, yet as deep as possible. Includes a two-hour lecture on the essential principles of sequencing and in-depth presentations on how to link poses within and between families of poses. Participants collaborate in small groups to craft a variety of classes for different levels of students, styles of yoga, and class intentions; these are presented to the entire workshop for discussion, critique, and refinement. Applies and expands prior learning in functional anatomy, bio-mechanics, kinesiology and other elements of the practice.

Skillful, sensitive, appropriate touch and verbal cues have the potential to transport students to a more conscious awareness and self-refinement in their yoga practice. But before we touch and speak we must first see and understand the unique qualities present in an individual student's practice. In this workshop, we further develop postural observation skills; learn and practice effective hands-on adjustments that both address common misalignments and encourage inner guidance in a variety of poses; enhance the skill of linking clear verbal cues with tactile cues; and deepen confidence in the practice of giving and receiving as participants learn to better help students find joy and ease amidst the challenges in their practice.

The entire foundation of all Flow-Styles of Yoga is rooted in the dynamic movement of Surya Namaskara, the greeting of the light and the universe within each of us. It is here that we set the rhythm and mood for all that follows, connecting breath and body-mind in the gradual opening and refinement of the overall practice. In this workshop we will look closely at each of the 12 asanas in Classical Surya Namaskara and Surya Namaskara A & B, exploring their various alignment principles and energetic actions, how the transitions between them can be approached to make them simpler, deeper and more sustainable, and what to be most aware of in guiding others in these movements and asanas. This workshop is designed for all levels of students and teachers, including beginners and advanced practitioners open to practicing beginners mind.

You've taught hundreds or thousands of yoga classes. You've led amazing workshops, intensives, and yoga retreats. But you're either new to leading teacher trainings or something just isn't quite the best it can be in your 200/+300/500-hour training programs. This intensive workshop for teacher trainers will guide you in designing and leading the best YTT you can. Covering the fundamentals of curriculum design, creation of training materials, collaboration with other teacher trainers, interpersonal group process, stronger satisfaction of Yoga Alliance standards, and the basics of YTT administration, you will gain invaluable knowledge and skills for offering your teachers-in-training outstanding learning experiences that will help them become the best yoga teachers they can be.

You want to teach the most sublime, sustainable, and transformational classes and workshops that you can. So we start by going inside. What is Dharma? Why do you teach yoga? What and how do you want to share? How does this intention align with your core values, your larger sense of purpose in life, with your sense of who you are? How do you approach your sense of skill and limitation as a teacher? How might you best make your teaching more meaningful and amazing to yourself and to your students? With exercises designed to clarify, you will leave more motivated and prepared than ever for a lifetime of sharing this amazing practice.

Registration: http://www.theyogaconference.com/toronto/register.html