Category: Education

Choosing the Right Detox for Yourself This Fall

As we approach the autumn equinox, learn practical ways to gently reset your routines and reconnect with yourself. Ayurveda teaches that by listening to our bodies and aligning with the rhythms of nature, we create greater vitality in body, mind, and spirit.

Register for webinar. During this webinar on Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm, you’ll discover:

🍂 The eight signs that your body may be ready for a fall cleanse
🧘 How your Dosha (Ayurvedic constitution) influences your nutritional needs, digestion, and yoga practice
🌿 Whether a traditional cleanse—or even a technology detox—may be the right choice for you
🍵 The benefits of seasonal spices, herbal teas, and nourishing fall recipes
💛 Simple self-care practices including Abhyanga (self-oil massage), journaling, restorative yoga, and breathwork to support deep renewal
🌙 How small changes in your daily routine can improve sleep, digestion, focus, and overall well-being

As renowned yoga teacher Rama Jyoti Vernon reminds us, yoga helps us “remember the oneness that already is.” Through seasonal yoga practices, mindful breathing, and lifestyle choices, we can feel our healthiest and most connected selves.

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Learn About CAYS’s Yoga & Ayurveda Programs

This webinar also provides an introduction to Portland Community College’s dual Certification in Yoga and Ayurveda! Program is approved by Yoga Alliance.

Learn about the levels available:

• 200-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training Certificate — a Yoga Alliance-recognized, non-credit program with flexible evening classes that can be started any term.
• 300-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training Certificate — a Yoga Alliance-recognized, non-credit program with flexible evening classes that can be started any term.
• Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Training Program — an IAYT-recognized, non-credit program with flexible evening classes that can be started any term.
• Ayurveda Health Advisor Certificate — expand your knowledge of holistic wellness and integrative health.

We’ll discuss:

• How yoga supports integrative healthcare and whole-person wellness
• Our Yoga Alliance and IAYT-recognized curriculum
• Ancient Vedic wisdom woven throughout the training
• Our experienced faculty of dedicated yogins and healthcare professionals
• What to expect in both the 200-hour and 300-hour programs

Throughout the training, students develop skills in:

• Yoga techniques, training, and personal practice
• Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics
• Anatomy and physiology
• Teaching methodology
• Supervised practicum experiences

Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga professionally, expanding your healthcare practice, or simply deepening your own personal journey, our programs provide the knowledge, confidence, and community to help you succeed.

Courses start each term! This is the perfect chance to get your questions answered and find out if our program is the right fit for you.

Join us to discover how Yoga and Ayurveda can help you create a healthier, more balanced, and more intentional fall.

Discover the delights of cool, hydrating and balanced Ayurvedic drinks for the season – FREE Webinar with Ayurvedic Doctor Ann Wagoner on Thursday, May 21st at 6pm.

Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Balanced This Summer—Naturally

Join Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified practitioner Ann Wagoner for a refreshing and informative session on how to align your body and mind with the season through the wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga.

Sign up now!

Join the online LIVE Zoom webinar on Wednesday, May 28th from 4-5pm! (Pacific time)

Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Balanced This Summer—Naturally

Summer can bring excess heat, inflammation, and dehydration. But with the right drinks and daily yoga practices, you can stay vibrant and balanced all season long.

In this free webinar, you’ll:
☀️ Discover which Ayurvedic drinks support your unique body type
🌱 Learn about three key herbal teas and fruits that help you stay cool
🥗 Understand why sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes are ideal for summer
🚫 Learn which drinks to avoid during the hot months for you
🧘‍♀️ Practice gentle breathing and movement techniques that cool and restore
🫖 Receive a new seasonal recipe to try at home!

This session includes a short lecture, practical tips, and an opportunity to learn about our upcoming professional Certification in Yoga and Ayurveda!

Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or deepening your wellness journey, you’ll walk away with refreshing inspiration and tools to support balance within the body, calm the mind, and enjoy your summer with clarity and energy.

🧘‍♀️ A Transformational Year of Study and Practice

Step into the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda in this immersive, year-long program designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit—while preparing you to guide others on their path to wellness.

Whether you’re seeking personal growth or a professional career in holistic health, this program provides a rich foundation in yogic movement, Ayurvedic nutrition, meditation, breathwork, and seasonal self-care.

Dual Certification Upon Completion:
✅ Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) — Yoga Alliance approved
✅ Certified Ayurveda Health Advisor — Practical and applied Ayurvedic training

What You’ll Learn:
🧘 Techniques, Training & Practice of yoga postures, pranayama, and meditation
📚 Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics grounded in Ayurvedic understanding
🧠 Anatomy & Physiology for safe, informed teaching
🧑‍🏫 Teaching Methodology and Practicum to develop your unique voice as a teacher
🌿 Ayurvedic nutrition, herbal knowledge, and lifestyle tools for seasonal balance
💬 How to support clients through mindful food, breath, movement, and routines

Courses begin each term, allowing you to start your journey when you’re ready. You’ll join a supportive learning community with live classes, recorded content, seasonal workshops, and expert faculty.

Discover the joy of teaching from the heart. Learn to live and share practices that restore vitality, reduce stress, and build lasting well-being.

Broaden your horizons. Deepen your roots. Earn your credentials.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in unhealthy cycles, ready to deepen your yoga journey, or simply curious about the healing power of Ayurveda—this session is for you.

Register now to learn more!

Module 5 of the 300-hour bridge training program with Yoga Alliance and IAYT starts April 3rd! The spring term 75-hour program topic is Spring Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. We will meet on Thursdays from 2 to 4:20pm. There are two 18-hour weekend immersions. The planned dates scheduled for the immersions are April 25-27 and June 6-8. Based on the Rama Jyoti Vernon yoga teachings and informed by Ayurvedic wisdom. Combination of didactic and experiential, and is closely woven with Ancient Indian Medicine. This program covers Teaching Methodology, Techniques, Training and Practice, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics and Practicum. Term starts in April 2025.. Find out more today!

Join the online LIVE Zoom webinar on Monday, September 9th at 6 pm!

As the seasons change, digestion needs a chance to reset. Having the right foods for our body and type of digestion, supports health in body, mind and spirit.

• Tap into your joyful self with Ayurvedic recommendations for the best foods and spices for your type and for the season.
• Discover guidance on balancing opposites: hot and cold, sharp and dull, oily and dry, liquid and dense, light and heavy, etc.
• Explore wisdom from the ancients, including yoga postures and practices

Take the opportunity at the equinox for a gentle reset. By setting aside time for yourself for journaling, practicing mindfulness and daily self-oil massage (Abhyanga), simple things can be even more delightful. Enjoy a warm foot oil massage before bed to improve sleep and focus. Healthy herbal teas can also help the body detox and reset, boosting digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems. Staying hydrated and removing common toxins from the diet even for three days can start a profound cascade of alkalizing rebuilding.

Yoga is a unifying force that brings together the polarities of sun and moon. Rama Jyoti Vernon, author of The Practice and Myth of Sacred Geometry, says that Yoga helps us “Remember the oneness that already is.” This means yoga is also the releasing of the impediments that prevent us from seeing that we are all already one. We can practice the best yoga poses and breath work for each season and for each Dosha. A regular practice can also help us see the interconnection of all.

In the PCC class, you will also learn how to deepen your Yoga practice or take it to the next level. Would you enjoy incorporating Yoga or Ayurverda into your current work? Or, would you simply like some yoga-based strategies to support your health and well-being?

Learn how the Yoga Teacher Training and Ayurveda Health Advisor programs at PCC Institute for Health Professionals can help you become a nationally Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and support your career goals! We offer both a 200 hour RYT, and an Advanced 300 hour RYT. Become a 500-hour Yoga Teacher!

Join us for this informational webinar to learn more about both programs. We’ll discuss:

• Role Yoga plays in mind-body-spirit centering and integrative healthcare
• Our Yoga Alliance-recognized curriculum 
• Ancient Vedic secrets incorporated into the program
• Our instructors, who are experts and practitioners in their specific field
• Program expectations for both the 200-hour and 300-hour trainings

Courses start each term, providing the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher within the Yoga Alliance paradigm.

Throughout the program, you will learn Techniques, Training and Practice, Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics, Anatomy & Physiology, Teaching Methodology and a Practicum.

Gain skills in how to teach yoga from your heart, learn and access resources to understand, develop, and recommend healthy yoga and breathing choices for your clients. Register now to learn more!

Discover how to break the cycles that may be keeping you in a rut. Now is the time to take the reins of your health and vitality back into your own hands!

As winter is melting into spring, this is a perfect opportunity to flow with the seasons and discover the joys of healthy eating, yoga, exercise and breathing. Promote gut-brain and lung-brain communication, and bring balance to your mental and physical outlook. Release any blockages that may be holding you back.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• How to identify foods and habits that contribute to the cycles of stress
• How to reduce inflammation and toxicity
• How to shift toward greater alignment and vibrancy

Create a personal healthy food and practice list for yourself, identify breathing practices and meditations for feeling your best. Spice up your life with new recipes and discover more about Ayurvedic herbs, and grow your momentum towards health, happiness and bliss!

We will also discuss professional Certification in Yoga and Ayurveda! Discover the joys of healthy eating, yoga, exercise and breathing.

Register with EventBrite!

Add a 300-hour certificate to your training and become a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher! Winter term course is 1 of 3 modules required to prepare Yoga Teachers to train other teachers. Based on the Rama Jyoti Vernon yoga teachings and informed by Ayurvedic wisdom. Combination of didactic and experiential, and is closely woven with Ancient Indian Medicine. This program covers Teaching Methodology, Techniques, Training and Practice, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics and Practicum. Term starts January 10th, 2024. Find out more today!

Sleep is essential for our well-being, growth, and brain performance and health. Please join us Monday, December 4th from 5-6pm to learn ways to support deep, rejuvenating rest, supporting greater relaxation and focus.

Drawing from Ayurveda and Yoga traditions, you will discover the best essential oils, teas and breathing practices for the season to:

• Deeply relax, improve sleep & calm the mind
• Enhance your immunity and clear your environment
• Experience improved respiratory health

We will also discuss professional certification in Yoga and Ayurveda! Discover the joys of healthy eating, yoga, exercise and breathing. Promote relaxation, good sleep hygiene and bring balance to your mental and physical outlook.

Learn to identify foods and habits that contribute to the cycles of stress, inflammation and toxicity. Begin to shift away from provocation to palliation of Dosha (constitution). Start journaling, meditating and building your healthy foods list. Learn about healthy foods, spices and breathing practices for winter, or continue your momentum in the directions of health, happiness and bliss!

Register with EventBrite!

Join the online LIVE Zoom discussion on Monday, September 9th at 6 pm! Wherever you are, seasonal and biological changes are happening as we head towards the Equinox. Ayurveda understands the importance of these seasonal changes and encourages basic dietary cleansing and simple self-care adjustments to support physical/mental health for the new season. 

Join Ayurvedic practitioner and expert Ann Wagoner to learn a simple protocol for cleansing and attuning. We will: 

• Discover the benefits of a cleanse and prepare your body and mind for subtle yet profound changes 
• Learn about what you need for simple changes and prepare to begin the process at home
• Find out about new recipes for health and balance and we transition from summer to fall
• Practice some breathing techniques and learn about Yoga shapes that are especially beneficial
• Discover more about the Yoga Teacher programs available at PCC

You will also learn to deepen your Yoga practice or take it to the next level. Would you enjoy incorporating Yoga or Ayurverda into your current work? Or, would you simply like some yoga-based strategies to support your health and well-being?

Learn how the Yoga Teacher Training and Ayurveda Health Advisor programs at PCC Institute for Health Professionals can help you become a nationally Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and support your career goals! We offer both a 200 hour RYT, and an Advanced 300 hour RYT.

Join us for this informational webinar to learn more about both programs. We’ll discuss:

• Role Yoga plays in mind-body-spirit centering and integrative healthcare
• Our Yoga Alliance-recognized curriculum 
• Ancient Vedic secrets incorporated into the program
• Our instructors, who are experts and practitioners in their specific field
• Program expectations for both the 200-hour and 300-hour trainings

Courses start each term, providing the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher within the Yoga Alliance paradigm.

Throughout the program, you will learn Techniques, Training and Practice, Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics, Anatomy & Physiology, Teaching Methodology and a Practicum.

Gain skills in how to teach yoga from your heart, learn and access resources to understand, develop, and recommend healthy yoga and breathing choices for your clients. Register now to learn more!

75 hour course is 1 of 4 courses required to prepare Yoga Teachers to train other teachers. Based on the Rama Jyoti Vernon style of yoga. Combination of didactic and experiential, and is closely woven with Ancient Indian Medicine. This program covers Teaching Methodology, Techniques, Training and Practice, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics and Practicum. Find out more today!