Instructor Empowerment: Yoga Training Month
Enhance your yoga journey! NETA has extended our annual Yoga Retreat to the entire month of April, providing MORE opportunities to connect with fellow yogis across the country and around the world.
This month-long event is specially crafted for instructors looking to earn new certifications, accumulate continuing education credits, and progress toward our Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour yoga teacher training program*. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your practice and expand your teaching skills!
- When: April 2025
- Where: Attend virtually, from the comfort of your own home.
- Sign up for just one, or as many workshops as you’d like.
*Each of the specialty certifications being offered during the week of the retreat are part of the 200-hour program. For more information regarding the 200-hour program please contact [email protected].
Space is limited…register early!
Register OnlineTuesday Yoga Series
Facilitating a healthy fascia is a trending focus for many fitness professionals. But in what ways – if any – is the fascial system affected by a yoga practice? This one-hour workshop will provide a review of what we know of the fascia with current research, and discuss how yoga can enhance functionality of not just specific muscles and joints, but kinetic chains through targeting the fascia that interconnects the body.
Yoga and the Facial System is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Darci is currently NETA’s Director of Education. She obtained her doctorate in Health Science and
Exercise Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania and holds certifications through the NSCA, ACE, NASM, and USAW. She began working in fitness, nutrition and health promotion with members of the United States Marine Corps in 2008, has been presenting for NETA since 2015, and joined NETA’s team full time in 2018. Follow Darci on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darcijo04/
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop will need access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, including a functional webcam and mic.
Fee: $29
Credits: 1 NETA, 0.1 ACE
Register NowLack of time is one of the most commonly cited reasons as to why individuals do not stick with healthy habits, such as a yoga practice. Introducing your clients and participants to the concept of yoga capsules is a way to combat this excuse! Packaged in bite-size offerings, yoga capsules hinge on the concept of small commitments accumulating to lasting changes. Learn the ins, outs, and how-to’s of yoga capsules in this one-hour workshop!
Yoga Capsules is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Darci is currently NETA’s Director of Education. She obtained her doctorate in Health Science and Exercise Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania and holds certifications through the NSCA, ACE, NASM, and USAW. She began working in fitness, nutrition and health promotion with members of the United States Marine Corps in 2008, has been presenting for NETA since 2015, and joined NETA’s team full time in 2018. Follow Darci on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darcijo04/
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop will need access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, including a functional webcam and mic.
Fee: $29
Credits: 1 NETA
Register NowTake your yoga classes to a whole new level through fun, creative, and effective sequencing! Learn different methods of sequencing, practice building complex series, and leave with an arsenal of new flows to incorporate into your classes or personal practice.
Yoga Sequencing is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Darci is currently NETA’s Director of Education. She obtained her doctorate in Health Science and Exercise Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania and holds certifications through the NSCA, ACE, NASM, and USAW. She began working in fitness, nutrition and health promotion with members of the United States Marine Corps in 2008, has been presenting for NETA since 2015, and joined NETA’s team full time in 2018. Follow Darci on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darcijo04/
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop will need access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, including a functional webcam and mic.
Fee: $29
Credits: 1 NETA
Register NowEffective cueing is important not only to ensure proper form and alignment, but also to create an atmosphere within a class. In yoga, the use of language is especially important, and sometimes creates a challenge for instructors used to cueing higher intensity classes. This workshop will discuss the importance of effective cueing, the use of action and descriptive verbiage, and how to create different atmospheres and mindsets within a class.
Yoga Cueing is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Darci is currently NETA’s Director of Education. She obtained her doctorate in Health Science and Exercise Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania and holds certifications through the NSCA, ACE, NASM, and USAW. She began working in fitness, nutrition and health promotion with members of the United States Marine Corps in 2008, has been presenting for NETA since 2015, and joined NETA’s team full time in 2018. Follow Darci on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darcijo04/
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop will need access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, including a functional webcam and mic.
Fee: $29
Credits: 1 NETA
Register NowFocus on breathwork is often reserved for yoga, Pilates, and other mind-body fitness activities. However, athletes of all calibers can benefit from improved breathing practice, to enhance performance, stamina, and recovery, and to decrease mental and physical stress. This one-hour workshop will review the importance of proper breathing for athletes and how to facilitate better practices with clients and participants.
Breathing Better is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Darci is currently NETA’s Director of Education. She obtained her doctorate in Health Science and Exercise Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania and holds certifications through the NSCA, ACE, NASM, and USAW. She began working in fitness, nutrition and health promotion with members of the United States Marine Corps in 2008, has been presenting for NETA since 2015, and joined NETA’s team full time in 2018. Follow Darci on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darcijo04/
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop will need access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, including a functional webcam and mic.
Fee: $29
Credits: 1 NETA
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April 5-6
Take your teaching to the next level with NETA’s Intermediate Yoga Certification. Learn to safely introduce intermediate and advanced poses, provide hands on assists and discover ways to fine-tune your alignment cues. Participants will have the opportunity to plan and lead a mini-class, practice intermediate postures with feedback from a live instructor, and dig deep into yoga history and philosophy.
*Completion of NETA’s Yoga Foundations Specialty Certification is a prerequisite for Intermediate Yoga.
Presenter: Jennifer Turpin Stanfield is a professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. She received her master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from The Ohio State University. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 200). She also holds the NETA-PT and ACE-GFI credentials. She is passionate about helping others pursue better health and wellness through the adoption of positive health behaviors. 
Equipment Requirements
Participants in the Intermediate Yoga Online Workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities. Adequate space to participate in a master class and pose clinic is necessary (roughly the size of a standard yoga mat).
Fee: $449
Credits: 20 NETA
Register NowYoga practice has long been recognized as a means of improving mindfulness, but the benefits of yoga on the brain extend beyond a mind-body connection. A growing body of research points to yoga as a means of enhancing mental clarity and focus; increasing cognitive function; and improving attention, memory, and overall cognitive processing. Further, yoga has been shown to improve executive function and working memory in older adults and support neuroplasticity and brain health in aging individuals. This three-hour workshop will dive into the research surrounding yoga and cognitive function, identifying specific practices that may be incorporated into class programming to support the brain health of participants of all ages and stages of life.
Yoga and Cognitive Health is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Deanna started coaching in 1996 and became certified as a personal
trainer in 2004. She has a B.S. and Master’s degree, and her certifications include: USATF Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Pilates, Yoga, BOSU and Kettlebell. She has been a master trainer with NETA since 2005. Deanna has written many NETA home study programs including: Dancing with Divinity, Movement through the Chakras, Running A to Z and the Ultimate Guide to Wellness.
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.
Fee: $89
Credits: 3 NETA
Register NowReceive huge benefits from meditation and slow down the sometimes hectic, stressful, fast pace of fitness. In as little as three minutes a day, you can improve your mental, physical and physiological state, which will ease the world of any busy fitness professional. Learn several different ways to meditate that you can use on your own and share with your clients and students.
Presenter: Deanna started coaching in 1996 and became certified as a personal trainer in 2004. She has a B.S. and Master’s degree, and her certifications include: USATF Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Pilates, Yoga, BOSU and Kettlebell. She has been a master trainer with NETA since 2005. Deanna has written many NETA home study programs including: Dancing with Divinity, Movement through the Chakras, Running A to Z and the Ultimate Guide to Wellness.
Intro to Meditation is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.
Fee: $89
Credits: 3 NETA
Register NowMeditative practices have been shown to enhance mental wellness, decrease stress, and improve focus and concentration. Take your meditation practice to the next level by looking deeper into the mental, physical, and physiological elements. Participants will leave this workshop with a greater understanding of several different types of meditative practice, and how to effectively guides others into a deeper level of mental and physical wellness.
Meditation 2.0 is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Deanna started coaching in 1996 and became certified as a personal trainer in 2004. She has a B.S. and Master’s degree, and her certifications include: USATF Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Pilates, Yoga, BOSU and Kettlebell. She has been a master trainer with NETA since 2005. Deanna has written many NETA home study programs including: Dancing with Divinity, Movement through the Chakras, Running A to Z and the Ultimate Guide to Wellness.
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.
Fee: $89
Credits: 3 NETA
Register NowApril 12-13
Restorative yoga is a way to experience true relaxation. As stress and tension are released, healing and upliftment are promoted in body, mind, and spirit. In this workshop, participants will learn a series of restorative yoga poses, modifications and prop variations needed for students with special conditions. Participants will also practice Yoga Nidra, and participate in hands-on teaching sessions.
Key Topics
- In-depth practice of 10 restorative yoga poses
- Anatomy and Physiology of the respiratory system
- Using props such as blocks, straps, and blankets
- Yoga Nidra: the Yoga of sleep
- Participation in one practice class
Presenter: Jennifer Kramer has a MA in Health Coaching from the University of 
Maryland School of Integrative Health. She is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, ACSM Personal Trainer, 200-hour RYT and NETA Pilates Instructor. Her background includes coaching clients on metabolism, behavior change, nutrition, fitness, sleep and stress management. She currently teaches Cycling, Pilates, Yoga and HIIT for Plus One. Her goal is help clients of all ages and abilities feel their best by providing guidance and accountability to help them achieve their wellness vision.
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.
Fee: $299
Credits: 10 NETA
Register NowAthletes of all ages and sport domains are seeking ways to maximize potential and elevate performance. A regular yoga practice can enhance athletic performance by increasing mobility and range of motion, igniting enhanced recovery after training, improving efficiency of breath, and inviting mental stamina and focus. Participants in this workshop will learn the physical, physiological, and psychological benefits yoga can explicitly provide athletes; programming and progression for specific sports; and how to engage and connect with coaches, athletic teams, and individual competitors.
*Yoga for Athletes is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits
Presenter: Deanna started coaching in 1996 and became certified as a personal trainer in 2004. She has a B.S. and Master’s degree, and her certifications include: USATF Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Pilates, Yoga, BOSU and Kettlebell. She has been a master trainer with NETA since 2005. Deanna has written many NETA home study programs including: Dancing with Divinity, Movement through the Chakras, Running A to Z and the Ultimate Guide to Wellness.
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop will need access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, including a functional webcam and mic.
Fee: $249
Credits: 10 NETA, 1.0 ACE
Register NowYoga has been long- and widely-recognized as a means of improving wellness across all elements of health, through all seasons of life. This three-hour workshop offers a holistic approach to supporting women through the menopause transition, using the ancient wisdom of yoga and the koshas-the five layers of being. Participants will explore how menopause affects each kosha, including the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss bodies. In menopause yoga, we will use asana, breath work, meditation, and self-inquiry to learn how to balance and nurture ourselves.
Presenter: Jennifer Kramer has a MA in Health Coaching from the University of Maryland School of Integrative Health. She is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, ACSM Personal Trainer, 200-hour RYT and NETA Pilates Instructor. Her background includes coaching clients on metabolism, behavior change, nutrition, fitness, sleep and stress management. She currently teaches Cycling, Pilates, Yoga and HIIT for Plus One. Her goal is help clients of all ages and abilities feel their best by providing guidance and accountability to help them achieve their wellness vision.
Equipment Requirements
Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.
*Menopause Yoga for All Levels is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Fee: Fee: $89
Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE
Register NowNETA’s Kids Yoga workshop is a fun, interactive and educational experience. This kids’ yoga training is designed to help yoga teachers and fitness professionals create an easy bridge to adapting classes to a younger audience. This training will provide an overview of child development, hands-on practice in storytelling and teaching, as well as address ways to creatively and effectively manage a class of young practitioners.
Presenter: Deanna started coaching in 1996 and became certified as a personal trainer in 2004. She has a B.S. and Master’s degree, and her certifications include: USATF Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Pilates, Yoga, BOSU and Kettlebell. She has been a master trainer with NETA since 2005. Deanna has written many NETA home study programs including: Dancing with Divinity, Movement through the Chakras, Running A to Z and the Ultimate Guide to Wellness.
Equipment Requirements
Participants must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities. Adequate space to participate in a master class and pose clinic is necessary (roughly the size of a standard yoga mat).
Fee: Fee: $299
Credits: 10 NETA
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April 19-20
NETA’s intensive Yoga Foundations blended learning specialty certification includes a two components: a self-paced online module and a live instructor-led clinic. Participants must complete the Yoga Foundations online module prior to attending the live, 6-hour pose clinic.
The online module provides a practical and interactive experience in teaching beginner yoga formats through learning the basics of class formatting, yoga history and exploration of the 8 limbs, anatomy and physiology of the nervous and respiratory systems, and how to encourage and motivate your participants through verbal refinements and inclusive cuing. The required pose clinic breaks down 20 foundational poses, focusing on alignment, safety, variations, and breathing, equipping participants to sequence and lead a beginning-level yoga class.
This specialty certification will provide two sample beginning yoga classes as well as time for practice all led by an experienced yoga teacher. Yoga Foundations is the first required course for NETA’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program or it can be taken as a stand-alone Specialty Certification.
Please note that BOTH the 14-hour Yoga Foundations online module AND the 6-hour Yoga Foundations pose clinic must be completed, along with an open-note online exam in order to receive the specialty certificate and 20 continuing education credits.
*Yoga Foundations can be taken as a stand-alone specialty certification and/or can be taken as part of the 200 Hour Yoga Program approved by Yoga Alliance.
Key Topics:
- In-depth break –down of 20 basic yoga poses
- Basic Pranayama (breathing)
- The 8 limbs of yoga
- Basic principles of teaching asana-Tell, show, do
- Sample class formats for beginning yoga classes
- Pose categories and beginning sequencing
- Motivational and inspirational cuing
- Participation in two practice classes
- Practice teaching
Presenter: Deanna started coaching in 1996 and became certified as a personal trainer in 2004. She has a B.S. and Master’s degree, and her certifications include: USATF Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Pilates, Yoga, BOSU and Kettlebell. She has been a master trainer with NETA since 2005. Deanna has written many NETA home study programs including: Dancing with Divinity, Movement through the Chakras, Running A to Z and the Ultimate Guide to Wellness.
Equipment Requirements
Participants must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities. Adequate space to participate in a master class and pose clinic is necessary (roughly the size of a standard yoga mat).
Fee: $449
Credits: 20 NETA, 2.0 ACE
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April 25-27
In NETA’s Advanced Certification for Yoga Teachers, participants will apply learning from the 200-hour training program to practice teaching, skills assessments, final projects and a cumulative final exam. This course serves as the final preparatory step for teachers wishing to apply for Yoga Alliance registration. Participants can expect to dig even deeper into anatomy and physiology, cuing, and leadership, as well as yoga history and philosophy.
The Advanced Yoga Certification must be taken as the last course in the 200 HR NETA Yoga Certification track.
Presenter: Deanna started coaching in 1996 and became certified as a personal trainer in 2004. She has a B.S. and Master’s degree, and her certifications include: USATF Coach, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Pilates, Yoga, BOSU and Kettlebell. She has been a master trainer with NETA since 2005. Deanna has written many NETA home study programs including: Dancing with Divinity, Movement through the Chakras, Running A to Z and the Ultimate Guide to Wellness.
Equipment Requirements:
Participants must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities.
Credits: 30 NETA
Register NowIt’s estimated that one-third of participants in a mainstream yoga class have experienced significant trauma. In this workshop, yoga’s effects on the autonomic nervous system will be examined, as well as recommended practices and contraindicated positions. Class and instructor considerations will also be addressed, providing participants with the insight to handle victims of trauma in a mainstream class.
*Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Practices is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Colleen O’Neil has worked as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for over 25 years. She
earned her Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science through Concordia University Chicago. She holds Group Fitness Instructor and specialty certifications for Yoga and Pilates through NETA, YogaFit, and the YMCA. She also holds a Personal Trainer Certification through NASM. Colleen also is a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and is currently working on a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Colleen has worked in corporate fitness and employee wellness for 16 years. Her goal is to help clients enhance their health through exercise and education, and by incorporating a variety of exercise formats in personal training and group exercise. Colleen has been a NETA presenter since 2017 and loves sharing her experience and education with other fitness professionals. Follow Colleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celtic_sun_fitness/
Equipment Requirements
Participants must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities.
Fee: Fee: $169
Credits: 5 NETA
Register NowLong hours, heavy workloads, job insecurity, and conflicts with co-workers are all factors of increased stress in the workplace, leading to physical manifestations of pain and chronic disease, and cognitive, social, and emotional burnout. Yoga practices can aid in alleviating the signs and symptoms of workplace stress, while equipping the individual to better deal with the day-to-day stressors themselves. This workshop will identify specific elements of yoga to alleviate and deal with stress; workplace-friendly practices to be done individually or as a group; and strategies for marketing oneself in a corporate setting.
Corporate Yoga is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Presenter: Colleen O’Neil has worked as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for over 25 years. She earned her Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science through Concordia University Chicago. She holds Group Fitness Instructor and specialty certifications for Yoga and Pilates through NETA, YogaFit, and the YMCA. She also holds a Personal Trainer Certification through NASM. Colleen also is a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and is currently working on a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Colleen has worked in corporate fitness and employee wellness for 16 years. Her goal is to help clients enhance their health through exercise and education, and by incorporating a variety of exercise formats in personal training and group exercise. Colleen has been a NETA presenter since 2017 and loves sharing her experience and education with other fitness professionals. Follow Colleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celtic_sun_fitness/
Equipment Requirements
Participants must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom conference meeting, to include webcam capabilities.
Fee: Fee: $169
Credits: 5 NETA
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