Coming April 2025
Virtual Yoga Instructor Retreat – April 26-28, 2024
Elevate your Yoga Experience! Join the NETA Virtual Yoga Instructor Retreat April 26-28, 2024! Embark on a transformative journey as NETA welcomes you to connect with yogis nationwide and globally during our third annual Virtual Yoga Instructor Retreat.
Immerse yourself in this three-day event designed for instructors seeking new certifications, earning continuing education credits, and advancing on the path to our Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour yoga teacher training program*.
- When: April 26-28, 2024
- 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].
What Our Attendees Have to Say:
“I have already been recommending NETA’s program. I feel like the instructors are top notch and the program is very well rounded. I am well prepared to continue my teaching after this program.” – Workshop Participant
Space is limited…register early!
Register OnlineFriday, April 26
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.
Presenter: Darci Revier 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/
Participants in this workshop must have access capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.
Yoga and the Fascial System is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Fee: $27
Credits: 1 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.
Presenter: Dr. Cayla McAvoy is a graduate of Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!)
who earned her B.S. in Kinesiology and then M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Central Florida. Cayla earned her Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2023 and currently is a physical activity researcher. She is an ACSM- Certified Exercise Physiologist, NETA Group Fitness Instructor, and 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Cayla has always had a passion for fitness and is continuously inspired and motivated to help others lead a healthy lifestyle. Follow Cayla on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caymc/
Corporate Yoga 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: $159
Credits: 5 NETA, .5 ACE
Register NowHigh intensity interval training (HIIT) is fun, effective, and challenging for all. Yoga is the practice of poses that combines deep, meditative breathing with slow strengthening movements which is incredibly healthy for your mind, body, and spirit. Fusing these two seemingly different formats together is clearly a “win-win” approach for successful cardiovascular exercise improvement and overall performance thus, we have ‘HIIT it with Yoga’.
Presenter: Lauri Hill has humbly served as a health and wellness leader for over
20 years. As a master trainer for Neta since 2008 Lauri thinks outside the box when designing both group and individual fitness programs. She is the creator of equine barre and yoga, the only program of its kind. Through advanced knowledge and training she has expanded the traditional understanding of fitness and exercise to encompass wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Her personal philosophy is the key to creating a good program is making it not only challenging but have fun doing it! Her energy is contagious! Follow Lauri on Instagram at laurihill1
HIIT it with Yoga 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: $79
Credits: 3 NETA
Register NowSaturday, April 27
*Yoga Foundations can be taken as a stand-alone certification to achieve your yoga instructor certification and teach yoga classes and/or can be taken as the first course working toward the advanced 200 Hour Yoga Program.
- 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
Fee: $449.00
Credits: 20 NETA, 2.0 ACE
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.
Register NowRestorative 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.
Presenter: Dr. Cayla McAvoy is a graduate of Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!) who earned her B.S. in Kinesiology and then M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Central Florida. Cayla earned her Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2023 and currently is a physical activity researcher. She is an ACSM- Certified Exercise Physiologist, NETA Group Fitness Instructor, and 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Cayla has always had a passion for fitness and is continuously inspired and motivated to help others lead a healthy lifestyle. Follow Cayla on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caymc/
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: $279
Credits: 10 NETA, 1.0 ACE
Register NowSuspension trainers can act as the ultimate yoga prop, providing additional or assisted stretching like a yoga strap, making poses more accessible and enhancing alignment like a block or bolster, and challenging balance in a whole new way. From those with restricted mobility needing assistance in alignment, to older adults desiring alternatives to a floor-based class, to intermediate and advanced participants seeking a more challenging flow; this workshop will educate the yoga instructor on the many uses of a suspension trainer, equipping them to create effective and enjoyable flows for participants of all levels and abilities.
Presenter: Tina started her fitness journey in 1995 on the University of 
Minnesota Dance Team and teaching group fitness while obtaining her BS degree. She is currently the LifePower Pilates Coordinator, as well as a trainer and group fitness instructor for Life Time Fitness. Her passion is to inspire others to be the best they can be and help them gain confidence in themselves. Her certifications include: ACE, NASM CPT and Corrective Exercise Specialist, STOTT Pilates full certification and Group Cycle. Follow Tina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mnpilatesgirl/
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.
*Suspension Trainer Yoga is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Fee: Fee: $79
Credits: 3 NETA
Register NowBack problems are common in the general fitness populations, especially as age increases. While a yoga practice can greatly improve ailments such as back pain, care must be taken to proper modify and instruct poses and flows to protect and strengthen, rather than aggravate and exacerbate. Learn ways to modify an all-levels vinyasa practice to keep flowing while reducing or eliminating back pain.
Presenter: Terrie Thoma is an RYT-500 yoga instructor and RYT-200 NETA Yoga
Teacher, with an 18-year personal practice and online studio focusing on Vinyasa, Restorative, Chair, and Gentle Yoga formats. Terrie holds an MBA from Northeastern University, and is an AFAA-certified Group Fitness Instructor.
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.
*Back-Friendly Vinyasa 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: $27
Credits: 1 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.
Presenter: Angie obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin 
University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students. Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/
*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.
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.
*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.
Fee: Fee: $159
Credits: 5 NETA
Register NowSunday, April 28
NETA’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: Jennifer 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: $279
Credits: 10 NETA
Register NowLooking to enhance your participants’ mobility, functional strength, and overall muscle tone? This fusion-style class creates seamless flows uniting yoga postures and ballet-inspired strength training exercises in a single format. Whether you are well-versed in barre looking to diversify your teaching or are just interested in trying out the format, this workshop appeals to a variety of instructor- and participant- needs and abilities.
Presenter: Tina started her fitness journey in 1995 on the University of Minnesota Dance Team and teaching group fitness while obtaining her BS degree. She is currently the LifePower Pilates Coordinator, as well as a trainer and group fitness instructor for Life Time Fitness. Her passion is to inspire others to be the best they can be and help them gain confidence in themselves. Her certifications include: ACE, NASM CPT and Corrective Exercise Specialist, STOTT Pilates full certification and Group Cycle. Follow Tina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mnpilatesgirl/
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: Fee: $79
Credits: 3 NETA, 0.3 ACE
*Barre Yoga is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Register NowPeople come to yoga through many doors: for healing, for stretching, for meditation, and more. Once you begin a practice, it becomes clear that yoga is not only the physical practice (asana) but a life philosophy of a deeper connection to self. This one-hour workshop will teach you the how and why of yoga practice-body, mind and soul, with practical applications to start or deepen your practice and instruction.
Presenter: Carrie Davidson is an RYT-500 yoga instructor and Yoga Alliance
Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and has worked in health and wellness at the University of Kentucky since 2006. In addition to her yoga experience and certifications, Carrie has a doctorate in Health Promotion from the University of Kentucky, and holds ACE’s Group Fitness Instructor and Medical Exercise Specialist certifications and is an ACSM’s Certified Exercise Physiologist.
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: Fee: $27
Credits: 1 NETA
*Why Yoga is NOT a Fitness Class is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
Register NowProps can make poses more accessible, adaptable, and modifiable for every body, and open up new ways to be creative with familiar movements. In this workshop, we will explore ways to use yoga blocks, blankets, strap, and even the wall not only as a prop, but as a tool to enhance the dynamic of your yoga classes or personal practice! Gather your props and let’s get ready for some prop play! This workshop will be informative, active, and interactive!
Presenter: Angie Gallis is an RYT-500 and CMT-200, founder and owner of
Angie Gallis Yoga and the nonprofit Paisley Yoga Project. She has a wealth of experience teaching yoga and meditation in-person and online, with a background in dance and fitness.
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: Fee: $53
Credits: 2 NETA
*Purposeful Props is NOT a part of the NETA 200 Hour Yoga Program curriculum, and may only be used for continuing education credits.
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