YogaMass Leader Training

June 6-8, 2024
Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans
COMPLETED
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

The YogaMass Leader Training Experience 

What you will learn:
  • The intersection of yoga & Christianity
  • Ways to discover the kingdom of God within through embodied spirituality with exploration of Scriptural references
  • An understanding of the contemplative tradition of Christianity
  • The science and philosophy of yoga
  • Understanding of various aspects of embodied spirituality, including exercises to tap into, strengthen and protect the energy body
  • How to transform your faith community with YogaMass
  • How to deliver the YogaMass worship experience from the different role perspectives of Priest, Yoga Leader, Meditation Leader, and Musician
  • How to tap into Flow and connect with Spirit for an embodied, intuitive, and energetic way of leading
  • Sample Scriptural themes, sequences, messages, and meditations
  • A deeper understanding of the sacred ritual of Eucharist and the YogaMass liturgy
 
What you will gain:
  • A language to bridge yoga & Christianity
  • An awareness and empowerment of spiritual awakening within
  • The ability to organize YogaMass for your community
  • Support from the wider YogaMass community
  • Certification to facilitate YogaMass for clergy,  musicians, and  yoga teachers (for leading the yoga portion of YogaMass, a minimum requirement of 200-hour Yoga Alliance approved yoga teacher training)
 
Who can attend:
Anyone who is interested in offering YogaMass in their community is invited to attend, including:
  • Church members
  • Church leaders
  • Worship leaders
  • Musicians for YogaMass
  • Clergy
  • Certified yoga instructors
  • People who want to better understand the teachings and philosophy of YogaMass
Everyone is welcome to attend this training, including those who are not clergy or certified Yoga Alliance yoga teachers. Please note that for yoga teachers, certification to offer YogaMass is contingent upon meeting the requirements of Yoga Alliance yoga teacher training to ensure proper attention to the physical aspects of practicing yoga.

Leader Training Testimonials

"I am feeling extremely inspired by this experience and also empowered by the clarity of the materials presented. Gena created and allowed for a very safe space for self-expression. This experience was life-altering."
​Tammi Oberstein, Certified YogaMass Yoga & Meditation Leader
Westfield, NJ

​"This training aligned Christianity and yoga beautifully and translated difficult concepts into easily understood content."
​Lisa Pasley, Certified YogaMass Yoga & Meditation Leader
Katy, TX

​"Gena's YogaMass Leader Training has transformed my yoga teacher to a whole new level. I can't wait to go out into the world and share this awesome experience with others."
​Terri Jennings, Certified YogaMass Yoga & Meditation Leader
Connecticut

​"I liked the way that the church or religious language was filled, expanded and/or proven by the body/energy language and practice.  Thank you for the work of integration you are causing the world to move into!"
Rita Puente, Certified YogaMass Yoga & Meditation Leader
Houston, TX

​"Personally, this timing couldn't have been better. I really needed the centering and grounding during this phase of life.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!"
​Mary Loving, Certified YogaMass Yoga & Meditation Leader
Iowa

"The YogaMass training exemplifies the quality and connection, content and reflection that I anticipated. Gena, your delivery and enthusiasm for your work is contagious. I loved the most that you are such a gentle, wise teacher.
​Thank you.”
Leah Adams, YogaMass Leader
Institute for Spirituality and Health, ​Houston, TX