Reflections on the first Leadership Conference
January 6, 2012
This past year marked our first annual Leadership Conference in Indian Wells, CA. Over 325 yogis from across the country and around the world gathered to share knowledge, celebrate and inspire change in the Yoga community.
Be sure to check out the conference video to see highlights from this landmark event.
We are excited to announce that we will be heading back to Indian Wells, CA in 2012 for our second annual Leadership Conference! Join us October 25th - 28th, 2012 at the lovely Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa. Stay tuned for details and registration information and "like" our Leadership Conference Facebook page for 2012 updates.
YA+ Community News - Check out the Online Library
December 15, 2011
Did you miss a presentation at the 2011 Leadership Conference? Check out our newest community feature, the YA+ Community Library. We uploaded 27 handouts and presentations from the Leadership Conference brimming with useful information for Yoga teachers. Do you have a handout or presentation that you think would be helpful to other teachers? The YA+ Community is the place to collaborate and share information with your peers. Perhaps you have a great newsletter template, a waiver form or a research project about the health benefits of Yoga – you can now share your resources with fellow YA+ members by uploading your documents directly into the community documents library.
Staying Mindful through the Holidays: Our Question of the Moment
What are your tips for staying mindful during the hectic holiday season? Share your tips or start a blog on a different topic.
Press Release
November 14, 2011
John Matthews, President of Yoga Alliance, has announced that he is stepping down from his leadership role at the organization effective November 11, 2011, to pursue other ventures in the nonprofit sector. John first worked with Yoga Alliance in a consulting role prior to assuming the President position in March 2010. John has overseen the growth of Yoga Alliance’s relationships with Yoga teacher training schools; the creation of Yoga Alliance’s companion organization, YA+, a 501(c)(6) trade association; and the launch of Yoga Alliance’s first annual Leadership Conference, among other notable achievements. Yoga Alliance has benefited greatly from John’s leadership.