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Training Thursday: Leslie studies pranayama with Asheville Yoga Center!

We are excited to share this reflection from Leslie on her recent pranayama training! In late September 2021, I participated in a 14-hour Pranayama training offered through the Asheville Yoga Center. Leaders of the training were Joe Taft, a lead … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Angie completes yoga nidra training with Mia Park!

In this training update, we share the news of Angie Jones’ completion of a hybrid, 25-hour yoga nidra training with Mia Park.  Angie joined the training via Zoom, and her classmates—from around the country—were divided between Zoom attendance and in-person attendance … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Shigeko completes Ayurveda Wellness Counselor Program!

In this post, we look back at June and July 2020, when Shigeko Sleeper completed a 120-hour Ayurveda Wellness Counselor Program!  Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic medicine, considered an example of “complementary” or “alternative” medicine in Western cultures. … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Shigeko completes Warriors at Ease Level 1 Training

As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, this Training Thursday post reports on what Shigeko Sleeper has learned about supporting veterans through yoga!  In February 2021, Shigeko completed the Level 1 training for Warriors at Ease.   The Warriors at Ease approach … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Beshka completes 108-hour meditation training!

Over a period of six months, Beshka Moore completed a meditation teacher training program through Full Circle Yoga School in Cocoa Beach, Florida.  This 108-hour program took place between Nov. 2020 and May 2021 and was provided by Jolie Wilson, the … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Shigeko completes two modules with Sanctuary for Yoga

As you can tell from recent Training Thursday posts, Shigeko Sleeper has been devoting a great deal of time to completing continuing education workshops in the past year!  Today we bring you information about two of those trainings that contributed toward … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Shigeko completes Truth: Finding Your Authentic Voice

In this Training Thursday post, we highlight Shigeko Sleeper and her completion of a 30-hour module with Daphne Larkin of Sanctuary for Yoga in Nashville. Truth: Finding Your Authentic Voice is one of the five core modules that form the … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Frances completes Yoga for Arthritis training

For this Training Thursday post, we spotlight Frances Strickler, who spent five weeks in late 2020 completing an online training in Yoga for Arthritis!   This program was taught by Dr. Steffany Moonaz through Yogaville in Virginia. It was developed through … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Shigeko studies anatomy and yoga for children

During the pandemic, some of our teachers have been very busy expanding their knowledge of yoga and how to teach it. In today’s post, we begin to catch up with Shigeko Sleeper by sharing information about two of her several … Continue reading

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Training Thursday: Beshka Moore completes 300-hour training!

In September, Beshka Moore added to her already substantial yoga knowledge by completing an online 300-hour training program with Full Circle Yoga School in Coco Beach, Florida.  Even more impressively, this 30-module program was actually Beshka’s third advanced teacher training!  The curriculum … Continue reading

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