Every time you step on your mat is a new beginning.

But how does it feel to be a student in your class?
Are you a steady teacher? Can you students depend on you to deliver consistent fresh, clear & deep classes? Do you feel inspired? Or are you rushing into teaching or worse: come unprepared each time.
 
At Yoga Moves we offer Teacher Trainings & workshops all year round.  We have many ways to improve the quality of yoga for you and by default: to all your students!

Good news for you:
We will be making this newsletter much more juicy and helpful for you going forward! We welcome your ideas, needs and suggestions on how we can share more of our titbits, ideas and tips with you. What would you like to hear from us? Send us a line and we will consider your ideas for future issues.

This issue:
Hilary shares her insight about exploring breath. Be inspired!
We inform you about upcoming trainings and workshops aimed for your continuing education.
Finally, we offer you a great list of questions author Susan Piver suggests we answer. Find the tools on how to grow from the inside, this is a great way to start.

We look forward to see you soon! 
  
with love
Marjon  (PS: I am the new Teacher Training assistant @Yoga Moves :-)
Teachers Corner:
Our Breathing Body - by Hilary Anne Brown

The first time I recall challenging my breath was as a child, in the swimming pool. I spent hours at a time in the pool as a kid growing up in California. One of my games was to do as many summer-saults in a row as I could...on one breath. I became pretty good at it too!

Now as a yogi I call this activity a form of pranayama: the practice of disciplining the breath. And as I have come to learn, it is through the process of breath control where we learn to free the breath.  I discovered back then, as I know now, one of the most important secrets of this "sport" of holding my breath while turning upside-down. You must relax on the inside! So as I would twirl and twirl many times in a row, the only way to improve and do more was not to work harder, but to use....(read the rest of Hilarys article here!)

 

 

Workshop:  

Strength, Power, Ease, and Grace with James Higgins 

4 days of workshops 14-17 May  

 

Soulful Flow with Californian Yogi James Higgins. Experience the best of yourself in body, mind and spirit. Morning workshops suitable for all levels, afternoons will provide a deepening and exploration for intermediate students and teachers.                               

More Info

  
Limited space left!
Training: Sahaja Prana Vinyasa & Yoga Trance Dance with Shiva Rea
3 Days - 27-29 May 

Dive into a 3 day journey with world renowned yogi Shiva Rea. Liberate your flow and experience of yoga. 

Plus: one night open trance dance - bring your friends! 

Save these dates!
 
Introduction to Restorative Yoga with Sue Flamm
Do you know the difference between Yin & Restorative yoga? Come find out and broaden your teaching skills.

19-20 March - FIlling up!

 

Refining Teaching Skills with Sandra Carson  

If you have not yet worked with Sandra - it's time you did! She is clear, knowledgeable and a great teacher. Bring your teaching to life! Four workshops for teachers to refine their skills with Sandra. Learn how to work with themes, basic yoga therapy and adjustments. 
  • Teaching Yoga with a theme | 20 May
  • Basic Yoga Therapy for teachers | 1 & 29 July
  • Adjustments workshop for teachers | Wed 12 Aug

Iyengar Yoga Summer Intensive with Nanda Peek

Do you always suffer from the same kind of injury or imbalance? Learn how to deal with issues in your own practice by integrating Iyengar's methods - and pass it on to your students!

19- 23 August- 5 Day Intensive - or join one or more workshops separately

 

 What to Do When Your Yoga Student Gets Pregnant - Teachers Intro Workshop with Liese van Dam 
Ever taught a class and wondered what adjustments to give a pregnant student? This workshop will give you insight.

3 dates to choose from and more from Liese.

 

California yogi: Mark Stephens
Join master trainer, author and inspirational teacher Mark Stephens at Yoga Moves. Stephens is widely regarded as a master teacher of teachers, a well known author and skilled yoga teacher.

19-22 November

 

 

Need some props? Discount!

Do you know that yoga moves can order props for you at a deep discount when you order 10 or more of any prop? We are happy to help you get started or re-fresh your props.

Just send us an email
with what you want, and we will give you a deep teachers discount!

We believe in choice:
Yoga Moves
Certification Training Programs

We know as a teacher you will also grow in your interests, needs, skills and desire to learn all your life. That is why we keep growing too...thus we now offer different teacher training programs:
  1. Vinyasa training (200 hr)
  2. Ashtanga training (200 hr)
  3. New this year: Advanced Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Training (300 hr): for teachers of any style.
  4. Pregnancy training
  5. Plus we are always integrating yoga teachers intensives & workshops. Think of Yin, Restorative and special continuing education from international teachers!
Grow with us!

  
 
1) Vinyasa Teacher Training this summer @ YogaMoves
Starts late July for 3 weeks and continues in fall... Enjoy to learn something new again!

Change your career and choose to become a yoga teacher! Live a yogis life this summer and start our Summer Intensive teacher training.
Applications accepted now: full is full!
Enjoy the early bird price. 
                            More Info 
2) Ashtanga Teacher Training
with Brian Cooper 
Starts 3 Nov until 19 June, 2016 - 5 modules 
 
Want to learn from one of the best in Europe? 











Become a skilled and dedicated Ashtanga teacher by joining Brian Cooper's training at Yoga Moves. We are honored to have Brian here!
This training is divided over 8 modules using the Ashtanga Primary Series as basis.                                                         
Starts October 2015  
300-hour Yoga Alliance

Interested in deepening your own practice, health and how  
to serve your students better?
 
An amazing opportunity to explore this unique fusion of Yoga and Ayurveda. Advance your yoga practice and learn all about Ayurveda principles you can apply to any form of yoga you love to teach.

 
   

contact@yogamoves.nl   

www.yogamoves.nl    


St. Janshovenstraat 1  

3572 RA Utrecht  

tel: 030-267 9478  

 

 

Personal Development:
Answer these amazing questions by Susan Piver

Just write - no editing, no perfection, don't stop writing...here you can practice to KNOW YOURSELF! 

 

  1. What are my addictions?
  2. Who have I been listening to that I shouldn't?
  3. Who haven't I been listening to that I should?
  4. What aspirations am I not allowing myself to manifest?
  5. What fears are ruling my life and how I make decisions? About love? Sex? Money?