Fall 2025 Workshops & 300TT Syllabus - Prana One
Fall 2025 Workshops & 300TT Syllabus
Led by: Brandy Boffa, 500 RYTT, YACEP
Module: The Mind Module of Be More Connected Yoga Academy 300TT
Format: In-Person at Prana One Underground Training Studio, Park Ridge, NJ 07677 • or via Zoom
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At-a-Glance Schedule (Fall 2025—Winter 2026)
| Date | Workshop | Time | Who | Price | CE Hours |
| Thu, Sept 25, 2025 |
Jnana: The Hatha Yoga Pradipika |
6:30—8:00pm |
Students & Teachers |
$40 lecture • +$20 CECs |
— |
| Sun, Sept 28, 2025 |
Apex #1 — Brave Heart (Backbends) |
Students 12—2pm • Teachers 12—4pm |
Students / Teachers |
$60 (students) • $174 (teachers) |
6 (teachers) |
| Sun, Oct 5, 2025 |
Apex #2 — Unshakable (Standing) |
Students 12—2pm • Teachers 12—4pm |
Students / Teachers |
$60 • $174 |
6 (teachers) |
| Sun, Oct 12, 2025 |
Apex #3 — Learning to FLY (Arm Balances) |
Students 12—2pm • Teachers 12—4pm |
Students / Teachers |
$60 • $174 |
6 (teachers) |
| Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
Apex #4 — Inversion Immersion |
Students 12—2pm • Teachers 12—4pm |
Students / Teachers |
$60 • $174 |
6 (teachers) |
| Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
Ayurveda & Shatkarma Self-Care |
12—2pm |
Students & Teachers |
$60 • +$20 for 2 CECs |
2 (teachers) |
| Sun, Nov 16, 2025 |
Pranayamas of the HYP + Nada Yoga Sound Bath |
Students 12—2pm • Teachers 12—4pm |
Students / Teachers |
$60 • $174 |
6 (teachers) |
| Sun, Dec 14, 2025 |
Bandhas & Mudras Immersive |
12—2pm |
Students / Teachers |
$60 (students) • $90 (teachers) |
3 (teachers) |
| Sun, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 |
Expand Your Vinyasa Teaching Skills (4-Sunday) |
12—4pm |
Yoga Teachers Only |
$612 (24 hrs/24 CECs) |
24 |
| Sun, Feb 15, 2026 |
The Business of Teaching Yoga |
12—2pm |
Teachers / Non-teachers |
$90 (teachers) • $60 (non-teachers) |
3 (teachers) |
| Sun, Feb 22, 2026 |
Drishti & Meditation of the HYP |
12—2pm (all) • 12—4pm (teachers) |
Students & Teachers |
$60 (12—2pm) • $175 (12—4pm) |
3 (teachers) |
Apex Poses Mini-Series Pricing: Teachers 4-pack $699 (24 hrs/24 CECs) or $174 each • Students $60 per Sunday (12—2pm)
Jnana (Yoga Knowledge): The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Date: Thursday, Sept 25, 2025 • Time: 6:30—8:00pm
Learn the history and modern relevance of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and how it deepens your asana practice.
Audience: Yoga Students & Teachers
Price: $40 lecture • Optional: +$20 to add CECs
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
Apex Poses Mini-Series (4 Sundays)
Dates: Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, 2025
Times: Students 12—2pm • Teachers 12—4pm (each Sunday)
Pricing: Teachers $699 series (24 hrs/24 CECs) or $174 each • Students $60 per Sunday
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
9/28 — Brave Heart (Deep Backbends)
- Progressive sequencing from prep to peak; detailed alignment for safe, supported backbends.
- Strength + mobility for spine, hips, chest, shoulders; core/legs support.
- Variations & modifications; counter-poses to close.
- Who: Beginners, experienced practitioners & teachers (sequencing strategies).
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
10/05 — Unshakable (Advanced Standing Poses)
- Balance work (e.g., Natarajasana, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana), Half Moon & Standing Pigeon depth.
- Warrior variations, creative transitions, intelligent prop use, unwavering focus.
- Prereqs: Comfortable with Warrior II, Half Moon, Eagle.
- Benefits: Strength, flexibility, stability, coordination, focus.
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
10/12 — Learning to FLY (Arm Balances)
- Foundations for wrists/core/shoulders; mechanics & leverage to lift off.
- Breakdowns: Crow/Side Crow, Grasshopper & Baby Grasshopper, Flying Splits, Flying Pigeon, Firefly.
- Progressions, props, flow integration; cool down & reflection.
- Benefits: Strength & power, focus & courage, playful exploration, anatomy-informed insights.
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
10/19 — The Inversion Immersion
- Safe entries/holds/exits; progressive steps for all levels.
- Headstand, Forearm Stand, Handstand (with variations).
- Prop work with walls & suspension trainers.
- Benefits: Balance, circulation, core strength, clarity, new perspective.
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
Ayurveda & Shatkarma Self-Care
Date: Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 • Time: 12—2pm
Audience: Yoga Students & Teachers • Price: $60 (students/teachers) • + $20 for 2 CECs (teachers)
- Foundations: Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), food energetics, daily routine, stress & sleep support.
- Practical: Herbs/spices for digestion & immunity; simple recipes & DIY spice mixes.
- Personalization: Tips for your constitution; breath & yoga practices for everyday life.
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
Pranayamas of the HYP + Nada Yoga Sound Bath
Date: Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 • Times: Students 12—2pm ($60) • Teachers 12—4pm ($174, 6 CECs incl. Sound Bath basics)
- Textual roots: Hatha Yoga Pradipika — Puraka, Rechaka, Kumbhaka; Suryabhedana, Ujjayi, more.
- Benefits: Nadi purification, focus, energy cultivation.
- Sound Bath: Origins, playing techniques (striking/rimming), safe practices, guided relaxation.
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
Bandhas & Mudras Immersive
Date: Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 • Time: 12—2pm
Price: Students $60 • Teachers $90 (3 CECs)
- Bandhas: Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara; Maha Bandha integration (progressive & safe).
- Mudras: Chin, Hakini, Anjali; head & whole-body mudras for energy & meditation depth.
- Benefits: Energy & stability, nervous system regulation, deeper focus.
Safety & modifications emphasized (esp. Uddiyana).
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
Expand Your Vinyasa Teaching Skills (4 Sundays)
Dates: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 • Time: 12—4pm
For: Yoga Teachers ONLY • Hours/CECs: 24 • Price: $612 (certificate upon completion)
- Sequencing: The 6-4-2 framework (6 spinal movements, 4 leg lines, 2 core actions).
- Theme & story: Philosophical threads, peak-pose arcs, authentic teaching voice.
- Musicality: Rhythm/pacing for meditative flow; templates to save design time.
- Advanced: Refined cueing/assists, vinyasa krama toward advanced postures, safe intro to inversions.
- Deeper practices: Yamas/Niyamas in themes, pose mythology (Hanuman), pranayama & short meditations.
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
The Business of Teaching Yoga
Date: Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 • Time: 12—2pm
Price: Teachers $90 (3 CECs) • Non-teachers $60
- Plan & position: Vision, goals, ideal client, offers.
- Marketing: Brand, online & in-person growth strategies.
- Revenue: Classes, workshops, retreats, trainings, merchandise.
- Ops: Costs, booking tools, location vs. virtual.
- Community: Build a resonant brand and loyal base.
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
Drishti & Meditation of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Date: Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
Times/Price: 12—2pm Drishti (all, $60) • 12—4pm Teachers ($175, 3 CECs)
- HYP overview: asana, pranayama, mudra/bandha, samadhi.
- Drishti: nose-tip & third-eye gazes; 9 classic drishtis; pratyahara → dharana.
- Meditation arc: purification → stillness; nada (inner sound) exploration.
- Integration: moving meditation via gaze; breath to prepare for seated practice.
Registration upon payment.
Venmo: @Brandy-Boffa Zelle: 201-981-2525
What to Bring
- Mat, water, towel, layers
- Blocks/strap for balances & inversions (studio props available)
- Notebook & pen (for philosophy/teaching modules)
Policies
- Registration: Advance registration required; Zoom link after sign-up.
- Make-ups: Space-permitting in future runs (contact us).
- Safety: Variations & modifications offered; inform instructor of injuries/conditions.
