Jason Crandell was recently named one of the "next generation of yoga teachers" by Yoga Journal for his skillful, unique approach to vinyasa yoga. Jason is the creator of multiple Yoga Journal DVDs, an early teacher at YogaGlo.com, and one of America's most in-demand teachers for national and international conferences. He is a contributing editor to Yoga Journal and has authored more than 25 articles, many of which have been translated in international editions. His primary teacher is Rodney Yee. Learn more at jasonyoga.com.

Flow Survival Guide
Jason Crandell - Course ID: M1CRAN

Saturday, January 19 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1
Beginners / Mixed Levels

Have you ever been in a flow yoga class and wished the teacher would slow down so you could figure out what was happening? Have you ever been stupefied by that strange, whispery sound that everyone seemed to be making? Or wondered how to step your foot all the way to your hands from Down Dog? Have you been faking Chaturanga so long that you actually think you're making it? If so--or if you want to avoid all of these pitfalls and learn how to do vinyasa yoga the right way--this is your class! **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

Discussion and asana practice.

Injury Prevention and Management in the Classroom
Jason Crandell - Course ID: M5CRAN

Sunday, January 20 — 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Conference - Session 5
Continue Your Education

Helping students manage their injuries in a public class--and, ensuring that you are creating a skillful environment that decreases the potential for new injuries--requires ongoing practice and education. Learn a big-picture approach for dealing with injuries that uses a specific protocol for responding to students' pain in a responsible, appropriate way. We'll also cover common knee, hip, back, and shoulder challenges and provide a few accessible ways that students with these challenges can still thrive in a group class. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

For teachers. Mostly discussion and lecture, some asana.

Building Sustainable Strength
Jason Crandell - Course ID: M6CRAN

Sunday, January 20 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6
Mixed Levels

Learn accessible, effective ways to build balanced strength throughout your entire body. You will discover lasting ways to make minor alterations to your practice that will successfully target your core, legs, hips, and upper body. Come fine-tune your body, learn about efficient strength building, and discover greater stability in your practice for years to come. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

Mostly asana.