Yoga for Every Body: Inclusivity in Yoga CPD

This CPD day focuses on why inclusivity matters in yoga, with practical strategies to make your space welcoming to students of all backgrounds, body types and abilities. Whether you’re new to inclusive teaching or want to broaden your understanding, it will strengthen your teaching and your connection with students.

What you’ll learn

You’ll explore the ethical responsibility of inclusivity in yoga, and how to identify and overcome the barriers that stop people taking part. Topics include:

• trauma-informed teaching for a supportive environment
• adapting asanas for diverse bodies
• neutral, culturally sensitive language
• practical ways to make your studio more accessible
• gender inclusivity
• respecting yoga’s cultural roots while welcoming students of all backgrounds and abilities

Why attend?

• Expand your skills. Adapt your teaching for students with diverse needs.
• Build confidence. Gain practical tools for trauma-informed teaching and inclusive language.
• Reach more people. Make your classes more inviting for people of all genders, body types, abilities and backgrounds.
• Earn CPD hours. The workshop counts towards your continuing professional development.

What’s included

• A full-day interactive workshop, Sunday 9am to 5pm
• Practical exercises and group discussions
• A certificate of completion with 10 CPD hours, on submission of 3 hours of self-study
• Resources and tools to bring inclusivity into your teaching

Meet Jo

Jo is a mother of four with Mauritian heritage who doesn’t fit the mould of a typical Instagram-friendly yogi, and she’s perfectly fine with that. In her space, egos are left at the door.

She is a 500-hour Yoga Master with Yoga Alliance International, and is also trained in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Pre and Postnatal Yoga. Her classes nourish body and mind in an inclusive environment where people can rediscover their spirit.

An early bird discount of 5% is available with a code up to 2 weeks before the course.

Tutor: Joviane (Jo) Williams