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Yoga Alliance COVID-19 Bulletin

April 3, 2020

Dear Yoga Alliance Schools and Teachers,

Happy Friday! In addition to the updated news and information posted daily to our new COVID-19 resource website (announced yesterday), we have a number of continuing education workshops scheduled for next week that address your top-of-mind professional needs as well as other events that will help keep you grounded. Of note are two timely events: a conversation with our Director of Yoga Research on the efficacy of yoga with respect to anxiety, as well as a conversation with Alliant regarding your insurance needs during this time of online training and teaching.

We’ve also curated additional news items, tools, and other resources for your consideration. See the sections below.

Please let us know what else will help you during these uncertain times. Reach out to us with feedback, questions, or concerns at 1-888-921-9642 (YOGA) or at info@yogaalliance.org. Thank you for the work that you do for your communities—always, and especially now in these difficult times.

Your Yoga Alliance

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Upcoming Virtual Events

Monday, April 6

2pm ET Register Now

CE* Workshop | Leaning Into Uncertainty as a Boutique Studio Owner with Danielle Barbeau (E-RYT 200, RPYT, RCYT)

Tuesday, April 7

12pm ET Register Now	CE* Workshop | Yoga and Anxiety, Part 1 with Yoga Alliance Director of Research Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa and Kim Weeks (E-RYT 500)
2pm ET Register Now	CE* Workshop | Meeting Your 'Small Self': Protective Strategies as You Enter the Global Stage with Yoga Alliance Chair of the Board, Kerry Maiorca (E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP) and Francine Kelley (E-RYT 500, LCPC, SEP)

Wednesday, April 8

10am ET Register Now	CE* Workshop | Exploring the Yoga Sutras Series, Part 3: Untangle the Applications of the Yoga Sutras with Jafar Alexander (E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT)
2pm ET	CE* Workshop | Professional Services HOTLINE: COVID-19 Response with Ava Taylor, Founder of YAMA Talent Registration link to come.

Thursday, April 9

12pm ET Register Now	CE* Workshop | Yoga and Anxiety, Part 2 with Yoga Alliance Director of Research Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa and Kim Weeks (E-RYT 500)
2pm ET Register Now	CE* Workshop | Online Pedagogy: Technical and Cultural Competency with Dr. Roopa Bala Singh, Esq. (E-RYT 200, RPYT)

Friday, April 10

10am ET Register Now	Community Sangha | A Bilingual Conversation/Latinx and the Practice of Yoga with Lorena Saavendra Smith and Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement Maya Breuer (E-RYT 500, YACEP) In English and in Spanish
2pm ET Register Now	CE* Workshop | Insurance and Risk Management Considerations in the COVID-19 World with Alliant Insurance's Christine So and Martin Ween

*CE = continuing education; these workshops count for Yoga Alliance continuing education hours

Learn More

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Tools, Resources, & Noteworthy News

We’ve curated a wide variety of helpful COVID-19 resources and tools from credible organizations on the leading edge of the pandemic and workplace transition.

Health

• The American Medical Association is preparing physicians for COVID-19. Here’s how.
• The CDC offers guidance for identifying and coping with stress during COVID-19.
• The World Health Organization offers assistance on overall well-being, as well as travel alerts and other resources.
• The U.S. CDC offers their latest COVID-19 public health information.
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the NIH hosts the latest COVID-19 research information from the (U.S.) National Institutes of Health.

Financial

• Grantspace created a list of emergency financial resources.
• MindBodyOnline curated a list of financial resources for wellness businesses.
• The Yoga Alliance COVID-19 Resources Page provides a breakdown of the U.S. CARES Act and what it means for you.
• The YourYA.org Resource Site financial page offers a variety of sources of information on assistance and giving back.

Business

• The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers great advice and guidance for all workplaces on safety, funding, and communications.
• SBDC is working with small businesses to help address the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
• The Small Business Administration offers business guidance and loan resources.
• Zoom offers tutorials and trainings to help you get up to speed on their services.
• Coronavirus Guidance from the Department of Labor – resources from the U.S. Department of Labor to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus

Community

• 211.org offers local assistance for finding food, paying bills, and other essential services.
• Racial Equality Tools offers COVID-19 information for communities as they work to respond in the moment.
• The National Association of School Psychologists offers guidance to families and parents for coping with COVID-19.

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If you have time over the weekend, visit the new Yoga Alliance YouTube channel where you can view recorded workshops and events. We also have introduced a member-led Facebook group to further support the need you, our members, voiced—to connect with one another and openly share resources and experiences.