200hr TT June 7-27 NOLA

• Jun 07 - Jun 27 8AM-5PM (SUNDAYS OFF) /// GRADUATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY 1PM ON JUNE 27TH

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 Sundays 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
• Yoga for Social Justice

200HR TT July 11 – July 31 NYC

• (NYC) Jul 11 - Jul 31 3 weeks Sunday-Friday 8A-5P (Saturdays off)

**200hr & 300hr INFO SESSION Saturday, April 2; 2-4p at LL STUDIO UES (1477 3rd Ave, 83-84st) RSVP HERE

July 11 thru July 31 / 3 week program with Saturdays OFF / 8a-5p (* one exception orientation Saturday, July 11).

Location: TBD

LL has been an innovator in teacher training since 1999. Over the past 21 years we have graduated over 2000 students. Many of our alumni have become some of the most respected teachers in the world.

LL’s 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, practice teaching, and required meetings. Expect homework, personal projects, in-class presentations and karma yoga that reflect our explorations and uphold our celebrated reputation. There are NO missed/make up sessions. 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

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

Restorative Yoga Level 2 (25hr)

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

Grow your knowledge and advance your teaching through the profound power of Restorative Yoga. Build on the foundations from Level 1 with this specialized 25hr training and expand your repertoire of healing therapeutics. We will explore restorative advanced postures that benefit fatigue, chronic stress, and dis-ease, such as depression, anxiety, infertility and more. Get expertly equipped with rejuvenating modalities, including aromatherapy and yoga nidra to deepen your practice.

Complete your Restorative Level 1 (25hr) and Advanced Restorative Level 2 (25hr) for 50hr Restorative Certification

Our Curriculum

• Advanced Restorative Postures
• Relaxation Response Theory and Application
• Specialized Sequencing for Depression, Anxiety and More
• Full Spectrum Modifications for Pregnancy
• Therapeutic Touch Techniques with Minimal Props
• Aromatherapy and Yoga Nidra

FLY Level 1 (NOLA 2020)

• (NOLA) Mar 27 - Mar 29 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

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

Intro to Ayurveda (NOLA 2020)

• (NOLA) May 15 - May 17 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

Lotus Flow Chakra Immersion (NOLA 2020)

• May 22 - May 24 FRI 4PM - 8PM, SAT 8AM - 5PM, SUN 8AM - 4PM + 6 - 8PM

This weekend is an opportunity for teachers and practitioners to be fully immersed in the theory and experience of the Chakras, the ancient energy system at the core of our contemporary Lotus Flow practice. Enrich your practice and teaching with a carefully curated program of asana, breathwork, meditations, guided journaling and complimentary modalities. Learn to utilize this spiritual technology to address healing imbalances that occur both physically and emotionally in ourselves and our communities.

Our Curriculum

• Lotus Flow Practices by Chakra
• Indepth Chakra Lectures
• Sequencing Lab's
• Kundalini Exercises and Kriyas
• Sacred Sound Session with Restorative Yoga + Meditation

Energy & Subtle Body

• (NYC) Jun 05 - Jun 07 25HR FRI 2-8p; SAT 2-8p/ SUN 2-8p

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!

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

Our Curriculum

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

FLY Level 1

• (NYC) Jun 12 - Jun 14 25hr FRI 2-8p; SAT 2-8p/ SUN 2-8p

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!!

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

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
• Practice Teaching
• Independent Study & Homework Assignment

Yoga Nidra

• (NYC) Jun 26 - Jun 28 25HRS FRI 2-8p; SAT 2-8p/ SUN 2-8p

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.

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

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
• Independent Study & Practice Teaching

Restorative Yoga

• (NYC) Jul 10 - Jul 12 25hr FRI 2-8p; SAT & SUN 2-8P

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.

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

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

Intro to Ayurveda

• (NYC) Jul 17 - Jul 19 25HR FRI 2-8p; SAT & SUN 2-8P

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!

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

Our Curriculum

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

Myth and Asana

• (NYC) Jul 24 - Jul 26 25hr FRI 2-8p; SAT & SUN 2-8P

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.

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

Our Curriculum

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

Applied Anatomy & Alignment

• (NYC) Jul 31 - Aug 02 25hr FRI 2-8p; SAT & SUN 2-8P

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.

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

Our Curriculum

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

Bridge to Lotus Flow™

• (NYC) Aug 07 - Aug 09 25HR FRI 2-8P; SAT & SUN 2-8P

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
• Independent Study & Practice Teaching (25 Hours includes required homework & assignments)

SUPER SEQUENCING

• (NYC) Aug 14 - Aug 16 25 HR FRI 2-8P; SAT & SUN 2-8P

• (NYC) Aug 21 - Aug 23 25 HR FRI 2-8P; SAT & SUN 2-8P

FIRST TIME EVER – SUPER SEQUENCING 50HR OFFERED OVER TWO WEEKENDS!

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!

**Applicants must attend both weekends to receive 50hr Certification

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

**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

Art of Assists

• (NYC) Aug 28 - Aug 30 25HR FRI 2-8P; SAT & SUN 2-8P

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.

***This Lotus Flow™ Teacher Trainings will take place at  LL Studio UES, 1477 3rd Ave (83-84 st)

Our Curriculum

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

Prenatal

• (NYC) Sep 18 - Sep 20 25HR FRI 3-7P; SAT 9-6P/ SUN 9-6P

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
• Independent Study & Homework

YIN & Essential Oils

• (NYC) Sep 25 - Sep 27 25hr FRI 3-7P; SAT 9-6P/ SUN 9-6P

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.

***The location of this Lotus Flow™ Teacher Training is TBD***

Our Curriculum

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

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)

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