Jennifer Jacobsen is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. See below for a list of all upcoming Yoga CE courses, workshops, and events.
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BHAGAVAD GITA STUDY GROUP (ON HOLD)
Every couple of months I cover a new chapter in this amazing spiritual discourse between Krishna and Arjuna. We take our time and go line by line and discuss. The Bhagavad Gita is a manual for life which incorporates Yoga philosophy. Currently offered the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 5:30pm – 7:00pm on Zoom. No previous attendance required. By donation. REGISTER HERE. No Yoga Alliance CE credits offered.
THE YAMAS OF YOGA (ON HOLD)
Many Yoga practitioners are familiar with the postures (asana) and breathing practices (pranayama) of Yoga, but these two practices must stand on the backbone of the Yamas and Niyamas, the first and second steps of Yoga.
Yamas are concerned with our relationship with ourselves, our inner essence, and the external world around us. They arise out of our natural state. The word Yama means “death”, and Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras highlighted 5 Yamas, five things we are to die to within our own character in order to remain in a state of unconditional love, peace and harmony.
Yoga is a way of life, and the Yamas are the means to experiencing lasting energy, calm, strength and transformation on and off the mat.
This online workshop will introduce the Yamas to you and will include:
– Group discussion on the nature of the Self and alignment
– Group discussion to gain an in-depth understanding of each Yama
– Interactive learning, journaling, and reflective questions
Please make sure you have available a journal and pen handy for the journaling portion.
This class is currently on hold.
INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA: PART I (ONLINE)
Ayurveda is known to be one of the oldest systems of healing known to man. It has its origins in ancient India. It is a medical science steeped in ancient Indian Philosophy and Spirituality, and is known as the sister science to Yoga. The two work closely hand-in-hand in helping us lead a balanced, healthy life.
In Part I of this three-part series you will learn:
– The Sanskrit meaning of the word Ayurveda
– The Vedic origins of Ayurveda
– The Six Philosphies at the heart of Ayurveda
– The evolution of Consciousness into Matter
– The 3 types of energy that constitute matter (gunas)
– The 5 main elements and their attributes
– An intro to the 3 main constitutional types (doshas)
– The 20 main attributes that have an effect on the constitutional types
You will gain a clear understanding of the basic philosophy behind Ayurveda and how it relates to the material world around us as well as to our own nature.
This is now available as an online course through Thinkific. No CEUs available at this time.
INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA: PART II (ON HOLD)
Ayurveda is known to be one of the oldest systems of healing known to man. It has its origins in ancient India. It is a medical science steeped in ancient Indian Philosophy and Spirituality, and is known as the sister science to Yoga. The two work closely hand-in-hand in helping us lead a balanced, healthy life.
In Part II of this three-part series you will:
– Learn the three constitutional types (doshas) in-depth and their subtypes
– Take a test to determine your dosha type
– Learn ways of balancing your dosha type through nutrition and daily life
– Learn postures and breathing practices that will help to balance your dosha type
This workshop will be much more hands-on than Part I. While absolutely not required, it is suggested that you have taken Part I to have a full understanding of Ayurvedic Philosophy as the basics will not be repeated in this second half.
This series is currently on hold.
AYURVEDA AND DAILY LIFE (ON HOLD)
This is part three of the three-part series. Ayurveda is known to be one of the oldest systems of healing known to man. It has its origins in ancient India. It is a medical science steeped in ancient Indian Philosophy and Spirituality, and is known as the sister science to Yoga. The two work closely hand-in-hand in helping us lead a balanced, healthy life.
In Part III of this three-part series you will:
– Learn how the three constitutional types (doshas) relate to the 5 koshas (energetic and physical layers of the body)
– Learn how food creates the 7 dhatus (“tissues” of the body) and what foods feed which tissue (for example: muscle tissue vs. blood)
– Learn how ama (disease) is created and how to cleanse it from the bodily system
– Learn daily lifestyle practices for balancing each dosha (constitution)
– Learn basic rules of digestion and Ayurvedic living
While absolutely not required, it is suggested that you have some basic understanding of what the doshas are and what your dosha may be in order for you to benefit the most from this course.
This series is currently on hold.
THE INNER PRACTICE SERIES (ON HOLD)
This series is designed to introduce the student to the spiritual and philosophical teachings of Yoga. The series is broken into 10 two-hour workshops:
- What Is Yoga?
- Freedom From The Mind
- Understanding Karma
- The Yamas
- The Niyamas
- Asana: Standing Postures
- Asana: Seated Postures
- Pranayama
- Chakras and the Energy Body
- Prana Immersion Yoga Practice
This series is currently on hold.