This comprehensive course provides a rich exploration of the power of yoga paired with the spiritual principles of the 12 Steps, offering tools and practices for building a strong and resilient inner life.
Ideal for:
Open to all truth-seekers!
This course offers both a Regular track and a Teacher track. Anyone is welcome to participate in the Regular track. The Teacher track is for certified yoga teachers who seek CE credits.
Saturday May 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Join this introductory session with course instructor Vivekadevi Noh-Kuhn to learn more about Yoga and the 12 Steps online course.
“One could think this is for addicts and their families only but I will tell you that anyone who is interested in growing spiritually … anyone who is interested in breaking old habits and expanding into new and uplifting patterns will get a lot from this course.”
— Nayaswami Shanti Rubenstone, M.D.,Spiritual Director of Ananda Palo Alto Sangha
“One could think this is for addicts and their families only but I will tell you that anyone who is interested in growing spiritually … anyone who is interested in breaking old habits and expanding into new and uplifting patterns will get a lot from this course.”
— Nayaswami Shanti Rubenstone, M.D.,Spiritual Director of Ananda Palo Alto Sangha
Each week participants will gather for a live webinar with the instructor to discuss the spiritual principles of the 12 Steps paired with Yoga Philosophy and explore together the opportunity for healing and transformation these two great traditions offer. A combination of lecture, group discussion, gentle yoga postures, meditation and silent reflection.
“I had the absolute blessing of attending the last Yoga and the 12 Steps program and it was so well done, so healing, so exactly the company and care I needed. The community that forms around this program is so special. We get a chance to meet truth seekers from other paths and get a chance to experience the universality of teachings through the guidance of these great yogi instructors.”
“I had the absolute blessing of attending the last Yoga and the 12 Steps program and it was so well done, so healing, so exactly the company and care I needed. The community that forms around this program is so special. We get a chance to meet truth seekers from other paths and get a chance to experience the universality of teachings through the guidance of these great yogi instructors.”
—Eloisa F., Menlo Park
—Eloisa F., Menlo Park
Vivekadevi Noh-Kuhn, E-RYT 500 is a certified Ananda Yoga and Meditation Teacher with a background in 12 Step Recovery. She has many years’ experience leading classes, workshops and personal retreats on the power of yoga and the 12 steps.
Her warm and engaging style allows students to relax and dive deeply into the essence these two paths offer and discover the joy of cultivating a rich, spiritual life
She is the Co-Founder of the Ananda Bay Area School of Yoga and Meditation and lives and serves in the Ananda Palo Alto Community as a Minister and Light bearer with her husband.
Watch Interview with Vivekadevi
Bringing Ananda Home by Vivekadevi
This Course is Open to All:
Yes, there is an online course page and pre-course assignments that you’ll be given access to as soon as you enroll. The online assignments include instructional videos, reading assignments, and self-quizzes to complete before we start the live classes.
Those who seek to obtain CE credit move through the course together, week by week. This leads to enriching interactions with classmates and builds a dynamic learning community that you’ll enjoy—and benefit from—immensely. Any other participants are welcome to participate at their own pace, but we encourage you to participate live as much as possible.
The Saturday workshops are 2 hours long. Prior to each workshop, you’ll also be expected to do a small amount of study of course materials for the asanas that will be addressed in the workshop.
We will have “live” workshops on the following Saturdays, from 10 AM – 12 PM Pacific time:
Workshops will be recorded for the benefit of those who cannot participate “live.”
No, a free Zoom account is sufficient.
Yes, Yoga Alliance RYTs can get 32 hours of continuing education.
Please see CE credit requirements below.
8:30 – 9:30 Ananda Yoga sadhana (optional, unless you seek CE credits)
10:00 – 10:15 Centering Meditation
10:15 – 10:45 Large Group Discussion
10:45 – 11:15 Lecture: New Material Introduced (Spiritual Principle paired with Yoga Philosophy)
11:15 – 11:30 Small Break Out Group Discussion
11:30 – 11:50 Large Group Share
11:50 – 12:00 Home Practice Guidelines: Questions for Reflection & Spiritual Practice suggestions to support personal exploration of material during the week
We will have “live” workshops on the following Saturdays, from 10 AM – 12 PM Pacific time:
June 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24 (no class Aug 31)
September 7, 14, 21
You are expected to complete assignments online throughout the week at times convenient for you and attend live classes on Saturdays. You are also required to attend 6 hours of Ananda Yoga sadhanas.
This means each week, you’ll need to make time for approximately 2-3 hours for live classes and sadhanas and 1-2 hours of asynchronous assignments which includes:
Live and pre-recorded classes
Self quizzes
Reading assignments
Participation in discussion forums.
Students are required to be present for all livestream classes to receive a letter of completion. A maximum of 2 workshops can be missed and in this case there will be an additional assignment to make up for it.
Dates: June 19 – Sept 21, 2024
Regular track: $1050 ($895 early bird)
Teachers’ track: $1200 ($995 early bird)
Early bird discount: apply by June 3, pay in full by June 5
