Online Courses
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Upcoming Live Online Courses & Events
*All live, online courses include 1 year of access to course recordings & resources
Making Pranayama Accessible: Overcoming Obstacles
Through the Breath
with Jivana Heyman
Nov 15 - Dec 6, 2024 | 9 hrs
*Live online training via Zoom
Tuesdays & Fridays
11am-1pm PST (USA) | 2pm-4pm EST (USA)
7pm-9pm GMT (UK)
Wed & Sat, 6am-8am (AEDT) (AUS)
Study & practice the many aspects of the breath to support relaxation, nervous system regulation, preparation for meditation, and spiritual unfolding, focusing on finding safe, welcoming & fun ways to approach these subtle and powerful tools.
Yoga for Disabled Folks:
Accessible & Adaptive Practice for Those with Limited Mobility & Wheelchair Users
with Rodrigo Souza
Dec 9-19, 2024 | 10 hrs
*Live online training via Zoom
Mondays & Thursdays
8am-10:30am PST | 11am-1:30pm EST
4pm-6:30pm GMT (UK)
Learn how to share yoga with wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, and gain the tools and confidence you need to make your spaces welcoming and effective, and to serve this population with love, compassion, and understanding.
Accessible Yoga Ambassador
& Mentorship Program
with Rodrigo Souza & guests
2nd Tuesday of the Month:
2 hour Live Online Group Mentoring Call with Rodrigo Souza
9am-11am PT (USA) | 12pm-2pm ET (USA)
4th Tuesday of the Month:
1 hour Live Online Group Mentoring Call with Guest Facilitators,
hosted by Rodrigo Souza
9am-10am PT (USA) | 12pm-1pm ET (USA)
Monthly subscription. No minimum term. From $14 USD/month.
Accessible Yoga Training Online
with Jivana Heyman & guests
March - April, 2025 | 40 hrs
Next cohort dates & details coming soon!
*includes live online training via Zoom plus additional self-paced pre-recorded content
Learn to design yoga classes where all students can practice together in a way that honors and celebrates people of all ages, sizes, abilities, and experience levels.
Now Available On-Demand
*All on-demand courses include 1 year of access to course recordings & resources
Chair Yoga for Everyone:
Learn to Practice & Teach
with Jivana Heyman & guests
FREE COURSE PREVIEW AVAILABLE
On-Demand | 19 hrs
A newly expanded 9-part online course that explores how to practice and teach yoga safely in a chair, with special considerations for various populations, including older adults and wheelchair users. Led by Jivana Heyman and guest presenters, Rodrigo Souza, Melissa Shah, Karen James & Jacquie 'Sunny' Barbee, this course also includes 8 x bonus pre-recorded Chair Yoga sample practice videos.
Neurodiversity,
Mental Health & Yoga:
Cultivating Welcoming Practices
& Communities
On-Demand | 17 hrs
Workshop series featuring Candice Baldwin, Becky Aten, Isazela 'Zel' Amanzi, Alexia Walker, Brooke West, Kendra Coupland, Ekta Hattangady and Theo Wildcroft, exploring neurodiversity, mental health, and considerations for creating welcoming, accessible, affirming and inclusive yoga spaces, offerings, and communities, for practitioners and teachers, with a bonus series summary led by Jivana Heyman.
Making Meditation Accessible: Sharing the Heart
of Yoga with All
with Jivana Heyman & guests
FREE COURSE PREVIEW AVAILABLE
On-Demand | 19 hrs
Join Jivana Heyman and special guests, Ann Swanson, Tracee Stanley, Dr. Rashmi Bismark, Shawn J. Moore, Aarti Inamdar and Oneika Mays, for this 10-part online course to explore accessible approaches to meditation and mindfulness, and techniques for creating a meaningful personal practice.
Conscious Marketing: Justice-Focused Digital Strategies
with Tristan Katz & guests
On-Demand | 18 hrs
This online course will explore systems and best practices for digital marketing, from social media to newsletters, plus how to root yourself in social justice practices while building an authentic and genuine digital presence.
On-Demand enrollment for Conscious Marketing is available for a limited time!
Yoga for Spoonies:
Exploring Practice & Teaching
for Chronic Illness
On-Demand | 20 hrs
A 10-part series exploring considerations for students & teachers living with chronic illness / pain, and energy limiting conditions.
Led by Dr. Steffany Moonaz, Katie Blecker, Audrey (Auzhó Yoga), Rodrigo Souza, Marsha D. Banks-Harold, Dr. Shailla Vaidya, Astrid van Rens, Cheri Clampett, Monisha Raja, Natalia Tabilo, Sarah Thomas & Jivana Heyman
The Essence of Yoga: Making Yoga Philosophy Accessible
with Jivana Heyman & Anjali Rao
On-Demand | 16 hrs
An eight-part series exploring the key elements of Yoga philosophy, & how we can bring the richness of Yoga philosophy alive.
The goal of this course is to make these sometimes esoteric teachings accessible and applicable so they can support us in our spiritual journey.
Restorative Yoga Series:
Making Rest Practices Accessible
On-Demand | 16 hrs
Facilitators: Tamika Caston-Miller, Tejal Patel, Cheri Clampett, Shannon Kaneshige, Indu Arora, Shawn J Moore, Marlysa Sullivan & Jivana Heyman
This 8-part workshop series includes a diverse and dynamic group of presenters who discuss restorative yoga in a broad and inclusive way.
Trauma & Yoga Series: Exploring Power, Privilege & Healing
On-Demand | 14 hrs
Facilitators: Sangeeta Vallabhan, Jenn Turner, Nityda Gessel, Hala Khouri, Mei Lai Swan, Kelly Marshall & Jivana Heyman
A workshop series presented on the ways that trauma impacts different communities, and the role of yoga in addressing that trauma, with an emphasis on nuance rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
About Accessible Yoga
Accessible Yoga was founded by Jivana Heyman in 2007. In 2015 we split the organization into two, creating the Accessible Yoga Association, and the Accessible Yoga School - co-created by Amber Karnes. In early 2024 we merged the two organizations back together, returning to our original name: Accessible Yoga, which is how you find us today.
As an organization we have evolved and changed with the times over the years, however our mission remains the same:
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To make yoga accessible and equitable by opening the conversation
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To share tools and training for yoga teachers, yoga therapists and yoga students who are looking to find accessible practices and teachings
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To provide quality education around equity issues in yoga, including practical tools from trustworthy sources to inform your teaching practice
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To offer this education in a variety of formats, currently offering live online courses, on-demand courses, and in-person courses with self-paced online modules.
Accessible Yoga brings you in-depth courses, workshop series, a mentorship program, and more, led by yoga educators from communities who embody and share the values of interconnectedness and liberation that are the heart of yoga’s teachings.
What Our Students Are Saying
Wonderful and rich experience
“I'd recommend the Accessible Yoga Training to a friend because it is a wonderful and rich experience, thanks to the organizers and the speakers. Each day, the Training helps us to connect to the true essence of Yoga and of our being. I've found so many tools to teach Yoga to so different populations. This Training is so important to help everybody to have access to Yoga.”
-Gabrielle Auffret, Accessible Yoga Training Online Participant
Gave me relief and more ease
“My biggest takeaway / a-ha! moment in the Accessible Yoga Training was the moment I realized that we all are temporarily abled bodied. After watching one of the first video's here on the website I realized that this gave me relief and more ease. And it was so good to be around people with the same intentions. This has an enormous effect on how we learn and can stay open to what is presented.”
-Astrid, Accessible Yoga Training Online Participant
