200hr TT OCT 4 -DEC 15 NYC

• (NYC) Oct 04 - Dec 15 Weekends Fridays 6-9 PM, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 2:30 - 7:30p

To learn more about Laughing Lotus’ FALL 2019 200hr Teacher Training, attend the upcoming Info Meeting – Saturday, August 17, 2p. Location: Laughing Lotus NYC / 636 6th Ave (entrance on 19th st) / 212-414-2903

RSVP – HERE

**Thanksgiving Weekend OFF

Laughing Lotus Yoga Center has been an innovator in teacher training since 1999. Over the past twenty years we have graduated over 3000 students. Many of our alumni have become some of the most respected teachers in the world.

Celebrated as a Teacher of teachers, Director Dana Flynn has designed a powerful program infused with creativity. Dana brings her passion and wisdom to every teacher training, sharing the principles of Lotus Flow.

Lotus’ expert teaching team will be your guide on this life-changing journey to uncover the meaning of yoga and transform your life. Through asana, self-inquiry, group discussion and sutra study you will develop teaching skills that enrich your personal practice and inspire you on your path toward spiritual progress.

Yoga is about relationships and our time together asks for your active participation in our community. You will be assigned a mentor and partnered up with another soul seeker for weekly reflections. Expect homework, personal projects, required weekly classes, in-class presentations and karma yoga that reflect our explorations and uphold our celebrated reputation.  Plan on committing to at least 4-5 additional hours a week (outside weekend training hours) for mentor/buddy meetings, required classes, and homework (more info HERE).  There are no missed/make-up sessions and you must be able to fulfill ALL of the above requirements to complete your certification and receive your diploma. 

Our Curriculum

• Art of Lotus Flow Sequencing
• Yoga Philosophy
• Asana
• The Chakra System
• Alignment and Anatomy
• Intro to Sanskrit
• Hands on Assists
• Pranayama
• Practice Teaching

200hr TT Jan 4-24 NOLA

• (NOLA) Jan 04 - Jan 24 8am-5pm (Saturdays Off) /// GRADUATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY 1PM ON JANUARY 25TH

Welcome to Lotus Flow 200 Hr Teacher Training Intensive, in the heart and warmth of New Orleans. If you are ready for deep sadhana (self-study), and are feeling the call to expand your yogic knowledge, or to teach, then this program is for you.

This Intensive is designed for focused learning.  Potent and regular yogic practices & philosophical studies are the platform from which we teach.  Your commitment to our 6 day/week syllabus will have you steeping in the yogi’s sacred toolbox for enlightened living.

The scene is set for you to merge with the mystical energy of New Orleans & step into the next level of your light, and life.   You will have Saturdays off to explore the soulful vibes and music of this magical city.

DATES

Our Curriculum

• Art of Lotus Flow Sequencing 
• Yoga Philosophy
• Asana
• The Chakra System
• Alignment and Anatomy
• Intro to Sanskrit
• Hands on Assists
• Pranayama
• Practice Teaching

Applied Anatomy & Alignment

• (NYC) Aug 23 - Aug 25 25hr FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

This 25hr intensive is designed for teachers.  We review the structure, stability and mobility of the body through the lens of vinyasa yoga.  We will review anatomy & alignment through 3 areas of the body: legs/feet, pelvis, and upper body.  Expect a review of anatomical movement patterns, dissection of common pathologies & injuries, with education on alignment & cueing.  The intention is to provide teaching tools to help our yoga class participants gain access optimal to posture.

Our Curriculum

• Anatomy Review
• Common Pathologies
• Optimal Alignment
• Cueing instruction
• Lotus FlowTM classes with Anatomical Focus

Myth & Asana

• (NYC) Sep 13 - Sep 15 25hr FRI 4-8; SAT & SUN 8-5P

Learn the Myths that inspire the Yoga Asanas with Felipe and Sheri.  Color your classes with the beloved stories of the Deities, Animals, and Sages.  Enrich your personal practice and teachings through the relating of these incredible tales and cosmic journeys to your own daily life.

Our Curriculum

• Storytelling and Thematic Teaching 
• Signature Lotus Flow Shapes
• Breakdown of Specific Mythological Asanas 
• Practice Teaching

Intro to Ayurveda

• (NYC) Sep 20 - Sep 22 25hr FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

Ayurveda blesses us with ancient wisdom that empowers us to take charge of our personal wellness and self care. In this 25hr training, you will be introduced to the Ayurvedic principals to guide your approach to asana, pranayama, diet, cleansing practices and lifestyle choices. Along with theory and practice of Lotus flow, this program also includes Ayurvedic cooking and tonics for self healing as well as use of essential oils appropriate to your constitution. Let this plunge into the world of Ayurveda give you solid solutions and inspire you for a lifetime of Health and Happiness!

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow by Dosha
• Dosha Assessment and Therapies
• Dinacharya (Daily Routines)
• Ritucharya (Seasonal Routines)
• Ayurvedic Diet
• Daily Tonics for Wellness

Bridge to Lotus Flow (Paris)

• (Paris) Sep 27 - Sep 29 25hr TBA

This 25hr Lotus Flow™ Immersion is designed for Certified yoga teachers ready to dive deep into the unique Lotus Flow™ tool box for inspired teaching.  Lotus Flow™ threads powerful yogic philosophy through bold sequencing, devotional singing and ecstatic community connection.

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow Architecture
• Chakras & Intro to Super Sequencing
• Threading the Spiritual Theme
• Practice Teaching (25 Hours includes required homework & assignments)

Restorative Yoga Level 1 (NOLA)

• (NOLA) Oct 04 - Oct 06 FRI 5-9p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

Restore and Renew your body temple with our 25 hour training devoted to Restorative Yoga Therapy.

Restorative Yoga is a quieting, supportive practice using well-placed blankets, bolsters, yoga straps, and chairs to safely guide the body and breath into relaxation and ease. It’s a yoga of un-doing the knots and non-doing. Rasa is a Sanskrit word that is defined as juice, flavor, or the essence of one’s heart in its pure state. This practice awakens the deepest layer which is the body of bliss!

Our deeply therapeutic intensive will equip yoga teachers of all traditions with a comprehensive understanding of a restorative practice, as well as give teachers the tools and knowledge to teach a primary series of all the basic restorative poses to group and private classes.

Awaken Peace and Joy with Restorative Yoga and learn the essential art of relaxation.

Our Curriculum

• Fundamentals of Basic Props
• Central Nervous System & Subtle Body
• Philosophy & Application of Restorative Yoga Asana
• Basic Restorative Yoga Sequencing
• Incorporating Restorative Yoga Asana Into a Hatha or Vinyasa Class
• Pranayama and Meditation
• Independent Study

FLY Level 1 (NOLA)

• (NOLA) Oct 11 - Oct 13 25hr FRI 4-8; SAT & SUN 8-5

LOTUS FLY: Level 1 is a Lotus Flow TM 25hr Advanced Teacher Training designed for teachers and advanced practitioners to confidently introduce basic inversions or arm balances in your classes or personal practice. FLY: Level 1 training focuses on safe and fundamental FLY methods for practitioners who are exploring their wings and ready to LIFT OFF!  No matter where you are in your relationship to going upside down, our time together will transform your practice and ready you for FLIGHT!!

Our Curriculum

• FLY: Level 1 Practices - Grounded and Safe
• The Art of FLY: Level 1 - Bandhas, Breath, and Basic FLY Alignment
• Safety on the Mat -Teaching tools for a Safe FLY Practice
• FLY: Level 1 Fundamentals - Introducing FLY in your Classes/Practice
• Homework Assignment & Practice Teaching

Bridge to Lotus Flow (Hershey, PA)

• (Hershey, PA) Oct 11 - Oct 13 25hr FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow Architecture
• Chakras & Intro to Super Sequencing
• Threading the Spiritual Theme
• Practice Teaching (25 Hours includes required homework & assignments)

Ayurveda for Women’s Health

• (NYC) Oct 13 - Oct 18 50hr SUN 4-8p; MON - FRI 8-5p

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of wellness that brings balance to body, mind and spirit. This unique program for women is designed to specifically address the common and not so common health issues we face through the Ayurvedic perspective of four stages of life.

Each morning we will practice Lotus Flow according to Ayurvedic guidelines, and cover the basics of physical self care with regards to Ayurvedic diet and herbs, as well as treatments for the skin, hair and body. Our afternoons will address the more subtle practices to cultivate peace of mind through meditation, pranayama, and lifestyle choices. Each session will close with a group meditation or Q&A to foster community and Sacred Space. Our week will be an opportunity to learn, inquire, observe and connect through this Sister Science to Yoga! This will be a perfect training for all yogis, bodyworkers, yoga teachers, or anyone ready to shift into a healthier, happier Life-no previous experience with Ayurveda necessary*

If you are new to Ayurveda, please write to Alison@laughinglotus.com in addition to filling out your application. You will need to do some pre-course reading.

Our Curriculum

• Protocols for Cultivating a Healthy Menstrual Cycle and Fertility
• Periomenapause and Menopause
• How to Address Hormonal Imbalances and Adrenal Fatigue
• Thyroid Care
• Skin issues like Eczema, Rosacea, and Acne.
• Diet and Nutrition for all Phases of Life
• Dinacharya and Ritucharya

Bridge to Lotus Flow (NOLA)

• (NOLA) Nov 01 - Nov 03 25hr Fri 5-9p; Sat & Sun 8-5p

This 25hr Lotus Flow™ Immersion is designed for Certified yoga teachers ready to dive deep into the unique Lotus Flow™ tool box for inspired teaching.  Lotus Flow™ threads powerful yogic philosophy through bold sequencing, devotional singing and ecstatic community connection.

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow Architecture
• Chakras & Intro to Super Sequencing
• Threading the Spiritual Theme
• Practice Teaching (25 Hours includes required homework & assignments)

Chakras

• (NYC) Nov 03 - Nov 08 50HR SUN 4-8P; MON - FRI 8A - 5P

Dive deep into the Chakra System, the cosmic energy centers in the body that manifest physically, mentally and emotionally in our lives. Each chakra will be explored individually so that we can understand how to work with our imbalances as well our strengths. Investigate this timeless spiritual technology and how it becomes a powerful map for manifestation.

Get ready to create the balance, healing and happiness you desire, NOW!

Our Curriculum

• Interactive & In-depth Lectures
• Lotus Flow Chakra Sequencing through the Chakras
• Guided journaling and exercises to release physical, mental & emotional blocks
• Sonic healing through live music & other sacred sound frequencies
• Kundalini Pranayamas & Kriyas

Bridge to Lotus Flow (2020)

• (NYC) Jan 10 - Jan 12 25HR FRI 4-8p; SAT 8-5p/ SUN 8-4p

• (NYC) Aug 14 - Aug 16 25HR FRI 4-8p; SAT 8-5p/ SUN 8-4p

This 25hr Lotus Flow™ Immersion is designed for Certified yoga teachers ready to dive deep into the unique Lotus Flow™ tool box for inspired teaching.  Lotus Flow™ threads powerful yogic philosophy through bold sequencing, devotional singing and ecstatic community connection.

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow Architecture
• Chakras & Intro to Super Sequencing
• Threading the Spiritual Theme
• Practice Teaching (25 Hours includes required homework & assignments)

SUPER SEQUENCING (2020)

• (NYC) Jan 12 - Jan 17 50HR SUN 4-8P; MON - FRI 8-5p

• (NYC) Aug 16 - Aug 21 50HR SUN 4-8P; MON - FRI 8-5p

This Intensive focuses on the architecture of Lotus Flow and the art of setting up the flow to set it free, allowing your personal expression of the asana to come through.  We start each day getting physical, exploring how the container of Lotus Flow allows for your creativity to shine. The afternoon lectures will cover a variety of topics including the use of music, movement and mantra in your classes. Discover how these tools can elevate and amplify your classes while allowing them to become a true reflection of your passion for yoga.  Electrify your practice and soul!

**Prerequisites

• A 200-hour Certification from Laughing Lotus or 25hr Bridge to Lotus Certification

plus

• 1 year of teaching

Our Curriculum

• Asana Architecture: Design and Structure
• Playful Namaskars & Deity Shapes
• Lotus Flow Sequencing and The Chakras
• Vinyasa Krama: Transitions and Advanced Asana
• Mantras, Mudras & Rhythm
• Practice Teaching & Homework

Energy & Subtle Body (2020)

• (NYC) Jan 24 - Jan 26 25HR FRI 4-8; SAT & SUN 8-5

Are you ready to DIVE DEEP? You’ve heard that asana is one limb of our Yoga Practice. Have you been wanting to explore the others? Lotus Flow gives us a great way in to more subtle and mysterious aspects of Yoga and Healing. This 25hr training will be an opportunity to take your practice and/or teaching to the next level of expertise.

Join Ali, Sheri, and guest teachers as we use the body to go BEYOND – working with the layers of the subtle body, or Koshas (sheaths), described in ancient Yogic texts. In our time together, we will explore using outside shifts in movement to direct attention to our inner landscape-thoughts, emotions, and patterns.  We will practice looking at bodies in motion for clues into areas of resistance. There will be a thorough exploration of  tools to unblock resistance through kundalini Kriyas, meditation and pranayama techniques, experiences with complimentary modalities and discussion of cuing and language that leads students into a more complete experience in their Practice.  This week will be a laboratory  for teachers and serious Practitioners to reap the benefits of this work-merging body and mind to move us closer to Spirit and Bliss!

Our Curriculum

• Seeing Bodies: Energetic Anatomy and Alignment
• Energetic Toolbox - Pranayama, Mantra,  Mudra, Meditation, Kriyas
• Koshas & Vayus
• Sound Healing 

Yoga Nidra (2020)

• (NYC) Feb 21 - Feb 23 25HRS FRI 4-8; SAT & SUN 8-5

This training provides tools to incorporate the art of Yoga Nidra into your classes or personal practice.  Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice of self discovery that reduces stress, anxiety, insomnia, and other chronic disorders. Exploring the different facets of this healing practice, you will learn techniques that guide you and others through the subconscious and unconscious. Experience how the flow of prana can move through your body releasing physical, emotional, and energetic blockages.

Our Curriculum

• History, Science, & Benefits of Yoga Nidra
• The Steps of Yoga Nidra: Preparing the Body
• Subtle Body & Chakras
• Designing Your Yoga Nidra Script
• Adding Yoga Nidra to Your Asana Classes
• Practice Teaching

Restorative Yoga (2020)

• (NYC) Feb 07 - Feb 09 25hr FRIDAY 5 -9 p;  SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8-5p

• (NYC) Jun 19 - Jun 21 25hr FRIDAY 5 -9 p;  SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8-5p

Restore and renew your body temple with our 25 hour teacher training. Restorative yoga a is a quieting, supportive practice using well-placed blankets, bolsters, yoga straps, and eye pillows to safely guide the body and breath into relaxation and ease with longer held poses lasting 2-15 minutes. It’s a calming yoga that activates the parasympathetic nervous system also called rest and digest.

Our deeply therapeutic immersion will provide an understanding of the philosophy and science of restorative yoga, as well as give the practical tools to teach a well-sequenced series of restorative postures to relieve chronic stress, insomnia, digestive issues, alleviate mild depression and anxiety, support fertility and more. You will learn how to bring your students into deeper states of rest and healing with Yoga Nidra and Aromatherapy Applications. This training is for yoga teachers, healers, caregivers or anyone interested in restorative yoga.

Awaken peace and joy with restorative yoga and learn the essential art of relaxation.

Our Curriculum

• Fundamentals of props and alignment 
• Study of Parasympathetic Nervous System and Subtle Energy Body 
• Sequencing to balance body and mind 
• Therapeutic hands-on touch techniques 
• Pranayama and Meditation
• Pre-natal modifications 
• Incorporating restorative yoga in a vinyasa flow with minimal props 
• Aromatherapy & Yoga Nidra

Living Ayurveda INDIA

• (INDIA) Feb 09 - Feb 14 50HR TBD

Come join us for this celebration of the Practices of Ayurveda in its birthplace! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to both learn and experience a Yogic lifestyle as a part of your everyday life. Be nourished with Lotus Flow asana, Ayurvedic menus and spa treatments, empowered with potent lectures on Ayurvedic theory, and inspired by timeless rituals on the banks of the Ganga river. Give yourself this time as a sacred pilgrimage to a land steeped in the Practices of Habit made Holy!

DATES

Sunday, Feb 9 – Friday, Feb 14 / 2020

LOCATION

Green Hotel, Rishikesh

TUITION:

NON REFUNDABLE $500 deposit

LIVING AYURVEDA PROGRAM: $1650 (includes Transfers Delhi Airport-Rishikesh return, All meals, & accommodation)

BHAKTI & LIVING AYURVEDA PROGRAMS: $3100 (includes Transfers Delhi Airport-Rishikesh return, All meals, & accommodation)

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow by Dosha
• Ayurvedic theory-Daily and Seasonal Practices 
• Ayurvedic Cooking 
• Ayurvedic Spa Treatments 
• Optional Jyotish astrology readings
• Field trip to Ayurvedic shops for Ayurvedic herbs and elixirs 
• Daily Meditation and Ceremony on the banks of the Ganga

Bhakti India

• (INDIA) Feb 16 - Feb 21 50hr TBD

Chant until your heart explodes! Experience signature Lotus Flow and learn the different ways to worship the Divine through Bhakti, the yoga of love & devotion.

Our morning practice explores meditation, mantra & ecstatic movement through asana to spiritualize our physical form.  Our afternoons cultivate the a blissful mood through storytelling, Aarti & Puja on the sacred banks of Ganga Ma.

To experience & participate in Bhakti yoga as a way of life in the holy place Rishikesh is the true gift of this program.  This is the pilgrimage to the heart.

DATES

Sunday, Feb 16 – Friday, Feb 21 / 2020

LOCATION

Green Hotel, Rishikesh

TUITION:

NON REFUNDABLE $500 deposit

BHAKTI PROGRAM: $1650 (includes Transfers Delhi Airport-Rishikesh return, All meals, & accommodation)

BHAKTI & LIVING AYURVEDA PROGRAMS: $3100 (includes Transfers Delhi Airport-Rishikesh return, All meals, & accommodation)

Our Curriculum

• In-depth Introduction to Bhakti Yoga
• Raising the Vibration: Mantra, Chanting & Kirtan
• Creating Daily Ritual & Sadhana
• Deities: Storytelling, Myths & Bhakti Flow
• Daily Aarti & Puja 

Intro to Ayurveda (2020)

• (NYC) Feb 28 - Mar 01 25HR FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

• (NYC) Sep 11 - Sep 13 25HR FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

Ayurveda blesses us with ancient wisdom that empowers us to take charge of our personal wellness and self care. In this 25hr training, you will be introduced to the Ayurvedic principals to guide your approach to asana, pranayama, diet, cleansing practices and lifestyle choices. Along with theory and practice of Lotus flow, this program also includes Ayurvedic cooking and tonics for self healing as well as use of essential oils appropriate to your constitution. Let this plunge into the world of Ayurveda give you solid solutions and inspire you for a lifetime of Health and Happiness!

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow by Dosha
• Dosha Assessment and Therapies
• Dinacharya (Daily Routines)
• Ritucharya (Seasonal Routines)
• Ayurvedic Diet
• Daily Tonics for Wellness

Restorative Yoga (NOLA 2020)

• (NOLA) Mar 13 - Mar 15 FRI 4-8p, SAT + SUN 8a-5p

Restore and renew your body temple with our 25 hour teacher training. Restorative yoga a is a quieting, supportive practice using well-placed blankets, bolsters, yoga straps, and eye pillows to safely guide the body and breath into relaxation and ease with longer held poses lasting 2-15 minutes. It’s a calming yoga that activates the parasympathetic nervous system also called rest and digest.

Our deeply therapeutic immersion will provide an understanding of the philosophy and science of restorative yoga, as well as give the practical tools to teach a well-sequenced series of restorative postures to relieve chronic stress, insomnia, digestive issues, alleviate mild depression and anxiety, support fertility and more. You will learn how to bring your students into deeper states of rest and healing with Yoga Nidra and Aromatherapy Applications. This training is for yoga teachers, healers, caregivers or anyone interested in restorative yoga.

Awaken peace and joy with restorative yoga and learn the essential art of relaxation.

Our Curriculum

• Fundamentals of Props and Alignment
• Study of Parasympathetic Nervous System and Subtle Energy Body 
• Sequencing to Balance Body and Mind
• Therapeutic Hands-on Touch Techniques 
• Pre-natal modifications
• Incorporating Restorative Yoga in a Vinyasa flow with Minimal Props
• Aromatherapy & Yoga Nidra

FLY Level 2 (NOLA 2020)

• (NOLA) Apr 03 - Apr 05 FRI 4-8pm, SAT + SUN 8am-5pm

FLY Level 2 is a Lotus Flow™ 25hr Advanced Teacher Training designed for experienced FLY practitioners and teachers who want to spread their wings. FLY Level 2 builds upon Level 1 and introduces FLY sequencing, creative arm balance/ inversion exploration, playful partnering, outrageous Lotus FLY practices, and MORE! Prepare to be inspired.

Our Curriculum

• FLY: Level 2 Practices - Lift like a Bird
• FLY Sequencing for Advanced Arm Balances and Inversions - Creative and Free
• FLY Safety & Sustainability : Drills for Strength/Alignment for Safety
• FLY: Level 2 FUNdamentals - Walls & Playful Partnering
• Homework Assignment & Practice Teaching

CHAKRAS (2020)

• (NYC) Apr 19 - Apr 24 50HR SUN 4-8P; MON - FRI 8A - 5P

Dive deep into the Chakra System, the cosmic energy centers in the body that manifest physically, mentally and emotionally in our lives. Each chakra will be explored individually so that we can understand how to work with our imbalances as well our strengths. Investigate this timeless spiritual technology and how it becomes a powerful map for manifestation.

Get ready to create the balance, healing and happiness you desire, NOW!

Our Curriculum

• Interactive & In-depth Lectures
• Lotus Flow Chakra Sequencing through the Chakras
• Guided journaling and exercises to release physical, mental & emotional blocks
• Sonic healing through live music & other sacred sound frequencies
• Kundalini Pranayamas & Kriyas

Art of Assists (2020)

• (NYC) May 29 - May 31 25HR FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

• (NYC) Aug 07 - Aug 09 25HR FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

This 25 hr immersion is designed for certified yoga teachers looking to deepen their connection to their practice and community. We will focus on assisting through Lotus Flow and the Chakra System along with giving you the confidence and tools to modify and create your own assists! We will explore both the healing energy of your hands as well as the power of your words to navigate through the body.  Get excited to share these benefits with your beloved students and community.

Learn to use the lines and energy of the body to assist your students, whether it is a safety alignment in a Warrior Pose, a gentle hand placement on the sacrum to ground down in child’s pose, or healing essential oil on the 3rd eye in savasana, there are benefits from all of them. Deepen your connecting through mindful touch with your students, the poses and yourself.

Our Curriculum

• Three Principles of Assists
• Assisting Through the Chakras
• Modifying + Creating Your Own Assist
• Practice Teaching While Assisting

FLY Level 1 (2020)

• (NYC) Jun 05 - Jun 07 25hr FRI 4-8; SAT & SUN 8-5p

LOTUS FLY: Level 1 is a Lotus Flow™ 25hr Advanced Teacher Training designed for teachers and advanced practitioners to confidently introduce basic inversions or arm balances in your classes or personal practice. FLY: Level 1 training focuses on safe and fundamental FLY methods for practitioners who are exploring their wings and ready to LIFT OFF!  No matter where you are in your relationship to going upside down, our time together will transform your practice and ready you for FLIGHT!!

Our Curriculum

• FLY: Level 1 Practices - Grounded and Safe
• The Art of FLY: Level 1 - Bandhas, Breath, and Basic FLY Alignment
• Safety on the Mat -Teaching tools for a Safe FLY Practice
• FLY: Level 1 Fundamentals - Introducing FLY in your Classes/Practice
• Homework Assignment & Practice Teaching

FLY Level 2 (2020)

• (NYC) Jun 12 - Jun 14 25HR FRI 4-8; SAT & SUN 8-5p

FLY Level 2 is a Lotus Flow™ 25hr Advanced Teacher Training designed for experienced FLY practitioners and teachers who want to spread their wings. FLY Level 2 builds upon Level 1 and introduces FLY sequencing, creative arm balance/ inversion exploration, playful partnering, outrageous Lotus FLY practices, and MORE! Prepare to be inspired.

Our Curriculum

• FLY: Level 2 Practices - Lift like a Bird
• FLY Sequencing for Advanced Arm Balances and Inversions - Creative and Free
• FLY Safety & Sustainability : Drills for Strength/Alignment for Safety
• FLY: Level 2 FUNdamentals - Walls & Playful Partnering
• Homework Assignment & Practice Teaching

Applied Anatomy & Alignment (2020)

• (NYC) Aug 28 - Aug 30 25hr FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

This 25hr intensive is designed for teachers.  We review the structure, stability and mobility of the body through the lens of vinyasa yoga.  We will review anatomy & alignment through 3 areas of the body: legs/feet, pelvis, and upper body.  Expect a review of anatomical movement patterns, dissection of common pathologies & injuries, with education on alignment & cueing.  The intention is to provide teaching tools to help our yoga class participants gain access optimal to posture.

Our Curriculum

• Anatomy Review
• Common Pathologies
• Optimal Alignment
• Cueing instruction
• Lotus Flow™ classes with Anatomical Focus

Prenatal (2020)

• (NYC) Sep 18 - Sep 20 25HR FRI 4-8; SAT & SUN 8-5P

Our Curriculum

• Prenatal for Active Vinyasa
• Gestational Anatomy
• Trimester Safety: Do’s, Don'ts of Asana During Pregnancy
• Props/ Modifications for Expecting Mothers
• Restorative Prenatal Yoga
• Pranayama and Mantra

YIN Flow & Essential Oils (2020)

• (NYC) Sep 25 - Sep 27 25hr FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

Welcome to Yin & Essential Oils.  This 25hr trainings is combines the practice of Yin Yoga with healing essential oils, creating a uniquely balanced practice.  Each day includes a Yin practice, using essential oils to support the Yin poses, followed by a deconstruction of the sequence and oils.  Each afternoon will cover vital elements of the practice, including the history and theory behind Yin yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridian theory, the methodology behind the use of essential oils, and fascia theory.

Our Curriculum

• Yin Yoga Theory & Asana
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridian Theory
• Introduction to Fascia
• Fundamentals of Essential Oils

Bridge To Lotus Flow (NOLA 2020)

• (NOLA) Oct 02 - Oct 04 FRI 4 - 8pm, SAT + SUN 8am - 5pm

This 25hr Lotus Flow™ Immersion is designed for Certified yoga teachers ready to dive deep into the unique Lotus Flow™ tool box for inspired teaching.  Lotus Flow™ threads powerful yogic philosophy through bold sequencing, devotional singing and ecstatic community connection.

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow Architecture
• Chakras & Intro to Super Sequencing
• Threading the Spiritual Theme
• Practice Teaching
• (25 Hours includes required homework & assignments)

Ayurveda for Women’s Health (2020)

• (NYC) Oct 18 - Oct 23 50hr SUN 4-8p; MON - FRI 8-5p

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of wellness that brings balance to body, mind and spirit. This unique program for women is designed to specifically address the common and not so common health issues we face through the Ayurvedic perspective of four stages of life.

Each morning we will practice Lotus Flow according to Ayurvedic guidelines, and cover the basics of physical self care with regards to Ayurvedic diet and herbs, as well as treatments for the skin, hair and body. Our afternoons will address the more subtle practices to cultivate peace of mind through meditation, pranayama, and lifestyle choices. Each session will close with a group meditation or Q&A to foster community and Sacred Space. Our week will be an opportunity to learn, inquire, observe and connect through this Sister Science to Yoga! This will be a perfect training for all yogis, bodyworkers, yoga teachers, or anyone ready to shift into a healthier, happier Life-no previous experience with Ayurveda necessary*

If you are new to Ayurveda, please write to Alison@laughinglotus.com in addition to filling out your application. You will need to do some pre-course reading.

Our Curriculum

• Protocols for Cultivating a Healthy Menstrual Cycle and Fertility
• Periomenapause and Menopause
• How to Address Hormonal Imbalances and Adrenal Fatigue
• Thyroid Care
• Skin issues like Eczema, Rosacea, and Acne.
• Diet and Nutrition for all Phases of Life
• Dinacharya and Ritucharya

Yoga Nidra (NOLA 2020)

• (NOLA) Nov 06 - Nov 08 FRI 4-8pm, SAT + SUN 8am-5pm

This training provides tools to incorporate the art of Yoga Nidra into your classes or personal practice.  Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice of self discovery that reduces stress, anxiety, insomnia, and other chronic disorders. Exploring the different facets of this healing practice, you will learn techniques that guide you and others through the subconscious and unconscious. Experience how the flow of prana can move through your body releasing physical, emotional, and energetic blockages.

Our Curriculum

• History, Science, & Benefits of Yoga Nidra
• The Steps of Yoga Nidra: Preparing the Body
• Subtle Body & Chakras
• Designing Your Yoga Nidra Script
• Adding Yoga Nidra to Your Asana Classes
• Practice Teaching