200hr TT NOLA Jan 5-25

• (NOLA) Jan 05 - Jan 25 8am-5pm (Saturdays Off)

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

200HR TT NYC MAR 8-MAY 19

• (NYC) Mar 08 - May 19 Weekends FRIDAY 6-9P/ SAT AND SUN 2:30-7:30P

200hr TT NYC March 8-May 19 (10 Weekends). To learn more about our 2019 Winter/Spring Teacher Training, attend an Info Meeting.  Friday, FEB 1; 7p  –  RSVP HERE!

**Easter Weekend OFF

Laughing Lotus Yoga Center has been an innovator in teacher training since 1999. Over the past fifteen years we have graduated over 2000 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

200hr TT NOLA Spring / Summer 2019

• (NOLA) May 17 - Sep 29 5 months, 1 to 2 weekends a month Fridays from 5-8pm; 8a - 5p on Saturday + Sunday

Welcome to Lotus Flow 200 Hr Teacher Training, 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 training is designed for long term learning.  Potent and regular yogic practices & philosophical studies are the platform from which we teach.  Your commitment to our weekend training will steep you 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.

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

200HR TT July 7- July 26 NYC

• (NYC) Jul 07 - Jul 26 3 weeks TBD

To learn more about our 2018 SUMMER Teacher Training, attend an Info Meeting –  RSVP for more details.

Laughing Lotus Yoga Center has been an innovator in teacher training since 1999. Over the past fifteen years we have graduated over 2000 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. You must be able to fulfill ALL of the above requirements to complete your certification and receive your diploma.  There are no missed/make-up sessions.

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 NYC OCT 4 -DEC 15

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

**Thanksgiving Weekend OFF

Laughing Lotus Yoga Center has been an innovator in teacher training since 1999. Over the past fifteen years we have graduated over 2000 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

Ayurveda for Women’s Health

• (NYC) Oct 21 - Oct 26 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 30 - Dec 02 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
• Sequencing Through The Chakras
• Mantras
• Community as the Guru
• Practice Teaching
• Mudra Flows

Bridge to Lotus Flow (NYC)

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

• (NYC) Aug 09 - Aug 11 25hr FRI 4-8p; 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 & Super Sequencing
• Threading the Spiritual Theme
• Practice Teaching (25 Hours includes required homework & assignments)

Super Sequencing

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

• (NYC) Aug 11 - Aug 16 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

Restorative Yoga Level 1

• (NYC) Jan 18 - Jan 20 25hr FRIDAY 5 -9 p;  SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 - 8:30p

• (NYC) May 31 - Jun 02 25hr FRIDAY 5 -9 p;  SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 - 8:30p

NEW TIMES – FRIDAY 5 -9 p;  SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 – 8:30p

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. This practice awakens the deepest layer which is the body of bliss. It helps to reduce chronic stress, heal injuries and balance a vinyasa flow practice.

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 basic restorative class to a group and private clients.

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

Our Curriculum

• Fundamentals of Basic Props/Modifications
• Restorative Sequences
• Parasympathetic Nervous System and Subtle Body
• Incorporating Restoratives in a Vinyasa class
• Pranayama and Meditation

Restorative Yoga Level 2 (25hr)

• (NYC) Jan 25 - Jan 27 25hr FRI 5-9p; SAT & SUN 2 - 8:30p

• (NYC) Jun 07 - Jun 09 25hr FRI 5-9p; SAT & SUN 2 - 8:30p

NEW TIMES – FRIDAY 5 -9 p;  SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 – 8:30p

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

Bhakti India

• (INDIA) Feb 16 - Feb 22 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 22 / 2019

LOCATION

Green Hotel, Rishikesh

TUITION

BHAKTI PROGRAM: $1550 (includes Transfers Delhi Airport-Rishikesh return, All meals, & accommodation)

BHAKTI & CHAKRA PROGRAMS: $3000 (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 

Yoga Nidra

• (NYC) Feb 22 - Feb 24 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

Intro to Ayurveda

• (NYC) Mar 01 - Mar 03 25hr FRI 4-8p; SAT & SUN 8-5p

• (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
• Planetary Influences and Qualities

Energy & Subtle Body

• (NYC) Mar 17 - Mar 22 50HR SUN 4-8P; MON - FRI 8-5p

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 other, more subtle and mysterious aspects of Yoga and Healing. This training will be an opportunity to reveal previously hidden treasures!

Join Lotus’ senior creative team, 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 this training, we will explore using outside shifts in movement to direct attention to our inner landscape-thoughts, emotions, and patterns.  Learn to look at physical movement for clues into areas of resistance and we will work to unblock them through meditation and pranayama techniques, as well as theories and experiences with complimentary modalities. Our guest experts will lead sessions and lectures in Qi Gong, Reiki, Sound Healing and Kundalini. This week will be a laboratory  for teachers and serious Practitioners to dive in and 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, Sacred Mudra, Meditation
• Ayurvedic Gunas
• Koshas & Vayus
• Reiki Experience
• Assisting and Hands-on
• Yantras and Planetary Energy

YIN Flow & Essential Oils

• (NYC) Mar 24 - Mar 29 50HR SUN 4-8p; MON - FRI 8a - 5p

Welcome to Yin Flow, our synthesis of deep release and signature Lotus Flow, heightened by healing essential oils, creating a uniquely balanced practice.  Each day begins with a Yin Flow 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, fascia theory, aromatherapy & the chakras, sequencing Yin Flow classes, and practice teaching.

Get ready to create your own Yin Flow sequences, incorporating delicious, nurturing essential oils to enhance all of your yoga classes.

Our Curriculum

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

FLY

• (NYC) Apr 14 - Apr 19 50HR *SUN 4-8P; MON - FRI 8A - 5P

FLY introduces advanced practitioners to bold asanas and fresh ideas that will encourage you to turn your world downside UP and take your inversions to new heights. Each day will begin with the study and practice of the physical elements of Lotus FLY. The afternoons will focus on playful partnering and interactive lectures designed to help you to teach your students how to approach their inversion practice in a creative and safe way. No matter where you are in your relationship with going upside down, our time together will transform your practice and give you the wings to FLY.

Our Curriculum

• Lotus FLY Sequencing
• Breath and Bandhas
• Art of Teaching: The Alignment of Inversions
• Stoke the Fire: Intro to Advanced Arm Balances
• Injury Prevention: Mending on the Mat
• Playful Partnering and Hands-on Lifts

Prenatal

• (NYC) Jun 21 - Jun 23 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

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