REVOLUTIONARY ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM
"COACHING SKILLS FOR YOGA TEACHERS AND YOGIS™"
We have developed a revolutionary online program to help you boost your yoga career, whether you are an experienced teacher or a passionate yogi. Designed for yogis by yogis, our program will help you attract more clients, lead effective and powerful coaching sessions, and build a more flexible schedule while still generating additional income!
Our next online class starts on Tuesday july 17, 2018
You love yoga
but you know your yoga career cannot grow on love, light and happy vibes alone.
With our course you'll learn how to take your yoga career to the next level so you can make the income your deserve doing what you love.
“Without education, confidence does not come.”
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love.”
JOIN THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALREADY PARTICIPATED
Kelly D.
"The “Coaching Skills for Yoga Teachers and Yogis™” program was extremely accessible. The structured format continues to make it easy for me to approach a coaching session with confidence and seamlessly blend yoga and coaching in a dynamic and beneficial way. The program is a fantastic investment of time and money - I highly recommend it!"
Aurelia C
"Laurel and Laura create a warm and safe atmosphere in the group. Overall I had a great experience: I felt inspired, acquired new tools, and practiced new skills I used to develop both professionally and personally."
NEW MASTERFUL COACHES SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE
Caroline M.
"“Coaching Skills for Yoga Teachers and Yogis™” helped me to continue on a path of personal and professional growth. After my 200-Hour Teacher Training, I was eager to continue on the path of spiritual growth and focus my energy on effectively carrying out a career teaching yoga - without the risk of burnout.
The program helped me to identify what to work on to continue on an upward trajectory in my life’s work as a yoga teacher."
Martel C.
"This program shines a bright light on what it means to educate yoga teachers on the things that are often overlooked during a yoga teacher training.
This was a great resource to me along my journey of defining and refining my personal and professional goals."
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS
Laurel Donnellan
Laurel Donnellan, Co-Founder of Talking Yoga, is an author, coach and consultant helping people align the head and the heart for over 20 years. She leads clients through a process to solve complex personal and professional problems by creating a positive mindset, expanding their vision and developing strategic solutions. Laurel’s approach to transformation is informed by Yoga, Positive Psychology and a broad study of spiritual paths including Native American ceremonies. She embraced Yoga and Meditation 25 years ago to support her personal commitment to overcoming addictions.
Laurel is the co-author of Talking Yoga’s Compassionate Coaching Framework which merges the best practices of coaching with yoga techniques. Her workshops have been featured on NPR and she has written several books including Born to Do: The Practical Guide to Loving Your Work. Before joining Talking Yoga as Co-Founder, she was the CEO of Bright Livelihoods where she developed its evidence-based coach certification program and leadership training. Previously, she was the HR executive on a start-up team that built and sold a company for $150 million. Laurel has been helping people of all ages reconnect with their dreams. Her clients have included EDs, CEOs, yoga teachers, coaches, entrepreneurs, artists, and executives at MTV Networks, Facebook, JP Morgan Chase, IBM and Leo Burnett.
Areas of Expertise
Leadership Development and Resilience, Coaching and Training Coaches, Finding a Calling/Career Transitions, Time/Energy Management, Work/Life Balance and Wellness Practices, Addiction Recovery, Spirituality
Education/Faculty
Cornell University, B.S. Hotel Administration
Columbia University, M.A. Organizational Psychology
Hudson Institute, Certification, Life and Organizational Coaching
Nosara Yoga Institute, Certified YogaTeacher Training
New York University, Adjunct Faculty
Guest Faculty at University of Denver, Cornell University, Fordham University and The Omega Institute
Laura Berland
Laura Berland, Founder of Talking Yoga, is a Yoga Therapist and Coach who works with yoga teachers, practitioners, and heart-centered entrepreneurs to accelerate health, healing, growth, and transformation. As an antidote to the chaos of an “always-on” digital career, personal trauma, and disconnection from Self and Nature, Laura sought out peace in a daily yoga and meditation practice. By 2003, she was sharing the teachings of this remarkable methodology, traded concrete for green living, and heeded a deep calling to serve. She continues to be a devoted student, teacher and teacher of teachers.
Laura helps clients find their own path to purpose and service. She is the co-author of the Talking Yoga’s Compassionate Coaching Framework which integrates evidence-based coaching practices with yogic wisdom and philosophy. In addition, she has interviewed over 50 master teachers to preserve and share their experiences and insight in service to the community.
Outside the Yoga Room, Laura is also the CMO of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, a science media network of chart-topping podcasts and the Emmy nominated TV show on NatGeo. Laura has been mentoring women in digital technology for over 35 years, and served in leadership roles at CompuServe, MCI, NewsCorp, Showtime, and IDC. She was a pioneer in the early days of the Internet, founding of one of the first digital media agencies, and co-founded the non-profit Women in New Media.
Areas of Expertise
Healthy Entrepreneurship, Growing Business in the Digital Age, Life Balance and Alignment, Leadership Development, Yoga Teaching and Yoga Business, Positive Relationships, Happy Life after Divorce, Building Wellness Habits/Practices
Education/Faculty
Cornell University, B.S., Business and Communications
New York University, MPS, Interactive Telecommunications
International Association Yoga Therapists, C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist
Yoga Alliance, E-RYT 500 Registered Yoga Instructor
The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, Senior Faculty
Yoga Shanti Teacher Training Program, Mentor Faculty
Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans
Yoga of 12 Step Recovery Leadership Training
Space, Science, and the Future Conference, Yoga Director
Guest Faculty at New York University, FIT, The Omega Institute
KEEP YOUR YOGA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CURRENT THROUGH THESE ACCREDITATION AND
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Do you need hours of additional training to keep your Yoga Alliance accreditation current?
This course is approved for 12 Hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credit.
Talking Yoga’s Coaching Skills for Yoga Teachers and Yogis™ will be presented at the upcoming International Association of Yoga Therapists Conference in Summer 2018.
FOUR-WEEK ONLINE COURSE CURRICULUM
SESSION ONE
- Talking Yoga Coaching and the Eight Limbs of Yoga
- What is professional coaching? What is compassionate coaching?
- How are coaching and yoga similar/different?
- What does it take to be a masterful professional coach?
- One-to-one coaching demonstration and practice: Objective Setting
SESSION TWO
- Compassionate Coaching Framework Overview
- Creating a foundation of Love, Gratitude, Intuition and Discernment
- How to prepare for a great coaching session
- One-to-one coaching guidelines
- One-to-one coaching demonstration and practice: Looking to The Past
SESSION THREE
- Providing Support, Stillness, Structure, and Skillful Questions
- Developing attributes for your personal coaching brand
- How to create authentic program offerings
- Group coaching guidelines
- Group coaching demonstration: Looking at The Present
SESSION FOUR
- How to incorporate breath, movement and meditation into coaching
- How to develop clarity and confidence for launching a practice
- Group coaching demonstration and practice: Looking to The Future
- Final project presentation & feedback
- Next steps for developing mastery as a compassionate coach
FAQS
What is the format of the online training?
Each live session is on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:30 pm ET and recordings of that session are posted later that day in case you cannot attend live. The schedule for the four-week class is:
July 17 – Session One
July 24 – Session Two
July 31 – Session Three
Aug 7 – Session Four
Class materials, discussions and homework will be posted each week on the Private Facebook group. You are encouraged to attend as many sessions live as possible, but you will also reap the benefits of the class if you listen to the class recordings and do the assignments on your own time.
Will I have one-on-one access to Laura and Laurel?
The course itself provides many opportunities to interact with Laura and Laurel, including the weekly class sessions and the private Facebook group. If you are interested in an additional coaching session with Laura or Laurel for more support, please email us at laura@talkingyoga.com or laurel@talkingyoga.com and we will be happy to arrange one-to-one work.
How many hours of work are required to complete the training? Is there homework?
There are four class session, 1.5 hours each, for a total of 6 hour of group class time. To translate the material from theoretical to actionable so you can personalize it to your own situation, we include homework assignments along the way. You should plan for one to two hours a week outside of class, but those assignments can also be completed at your own pace.
Is this approved as Yoga Alliance continuing education?
Yes, the online training program provides 12 non-contact hours for Yoga Alliance continuing education.
Will I receive a certificate upon completing this training?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion once you reach the end of the training and have successfully completed the homework assignments.
Do I have to be a yoga teacher to take this training?
No, this information is also applicable to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of yoga and coaching, including yoga teachers. It is relevant to heart-centered entrepreneurs, coaches from other disciplines, leaders looking to serve in a better way, and yoga practitioners who want to expand their impact.
Do I have life-long access to the material I am given as part of the online courses?
Yes, you will be able to access the materials and recordings through a private Facebook Group.
How do I become a Talking Yoga Coach?
Our coaches are all certified yoga teachers, trained in our methodology, the Compassionate Coaching Framework™, and have expertise in a one or more of these areas:
- Purpose/Vision
- Love/Relationships
- Health/Wellness
- Career/Business
If you are interested in being part of our team, a prerequisite to the application process is to register and fully participate in our online training program, Coaching Skills for Yoga Teachers and Yogis™. After you complete the course you can learn more about our application and selection process by contacting laurel@talkingyoga.com.