Do yoga postures date back millennia, centuries, or to the 20th and 21st centuries? Was the Buddha a yogi? When did yoga reach the U.S.? This fast-paced tour through 5000+ years of texts, teachers, and traditions will help sort fact from fiction and explore yoga’s evolving history. Studying the past is both illuminating and an expression of yoga.

Marcy Braverman Goldstein, Ph.D., is a scholar of world religions with a doctorate in Religious Studies from UC Santa Barbara, focusing on Hinduism, Tantra, and yoga traditions. With 20 years of teaching at universities and yoga schools, Marcy is passionate about deepening knowledge and inspiring growth. She also co-hosts the North American Values Institute’s podcast, In Doctrine Nation, and is the founder of Sanskrit Revolution.

Take your yoga teaching or personal practice to the next level with hands-on yoga assisting. This workshop is perfect for yoga teachers, aspiring instructors, or curious students who want to learn the art of offering meaningful assists. In this workshop, you will: ✨ Learn the fundamentals of safe, supportive, and empowering hands-on assists. ✨ Understand how to enhance alignment, deepen postures, and build trust. ✨ Explore techniques to read body cues and tailor assists to individual needs. ✨ Discover the importance of consent and communication in yoga assisting. Through guided practice and interactive demonstrations, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to offer assistance that elevates a student’s experience, fosters connection, and honors the unique needs of everybody.