Beyond the Poses
Bourbonnais, Illinois | April 17-19
A Heart-Led Yoga Teacher Gathering
A small conference for yoga teachers ready to go beyond the poses, teach from the heart, and create lasting transformation.
This May Be for You If You’re Looking to…
▶︎ Go beyond cueing and sequencing to teach with more heart, depth, and connection.
▶︎ Explore somatic-inspired tools to cultivate presence and deeper awareness in your own teaching.
▶︎ Make your classes more inclusive and accessible with compassionate, clear cueing.
▶︎ Learn how to weave yoga philosophy and meaningful themes into your classes for greater impact.
▶︎ Craft authentic dharma talks that resonate and inspire transformation.
▶︎ Build a supportive community of like-minded yoga teachers who value depth and connection.
▶︎ Rekindle your inspiration, creativity, and confidence as a yoga teacher.
Your teaching — and your students — deserve the depth, clarity, and heart you’ll gain here.
What to Expect
Over the course of this intimate in-person gathering for yoga teachers, you’ll step away from the noise and reconnect with the heart of your teaching. Through hands-on workshops, meaningful discussions, and community connection, you’ll gain new tools, inspiration, and clarity to bring back to your classes.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
▶︎ Somatic-inspired practices to deepen your own awareness and embodied teaching
▶︎ Trauma-informed foundations for creating safer, more supportive spaces
▶︎ Accessible & inclusive cueing techniques that honor every body and every student
▶︎ Weaving yoga philosophy into your classes for greater meaning and transformation
▶︎ Crafting authentic dharma talks and class themes that inspire and connect
▶︎ Building community and belonging through intentional conversations and shared experiences
This isn’t just another yoga teacher training or conference — it’s a heart-centered space to slow down, learn, and connect in ways that go beyond the poses. You’ll leave with fresh tools, deeper confidence, and renewed inspiration for your teaching journey.
Get a Glimpse of the Experience
Wondering what this conference is all about? In this short video, you’ll get a feel for the vibe, the community, and the kind of connection and inspiration you can expect at the conference.
SIGN ME UPWhy This Isn’t Like Other Yoga Teacher Conferences
Most yoga teacher events are big, busy, and packed with so much information that you leave feeling overwhelmed — and sometimes, unchanged.
This conference is different.
We’re keeping it small and intentional — just 20–30 teachers — so you’ll have the space to connect deeply, ask questions, and truly integrate what you learn. Each workshop is designed to be interactive and experiential, giving you practical tools you can bring back to your teaching right away.
This isn’t about learning more stuff for the sake of it. It’s about:
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Gaining confidence and clarity in your teaching
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Reigniting your creativity and inspiration
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Feeling deeply supported by a like-minded community
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Stepping back into your classes with renewed purpose and passion
This is your chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect — with your teaching, your purpose, and yourself.
Why I Created This Conference
Hi, I'm Crystal Gray.
Over the years, I’ve taught thousands of yoga students and guided many teachers, and I realized that most conferences focus on more poses, more sequencing, more content — but rarely on the heart of teaching itself. I created this intimate, hands-on conference to give yoga teachers a space to slow down, connect with their own practice, and gain the confidence and tools to teach with depth, clarity, and heart.
This isn’t just another training — it’s a transformational experience where you’ll leave inspired, recharged, and ready to bring more meaning, presence, and connection into every class you teach.
Here’s How It Works
3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Register
Choose to pay in full or start a payment plan to save your spot.
Step 2: Check Your Inbox
All important information will be sent to your email inbox.
Step 3: Get Ducks in a Row
Get the event booked on your calendar and reserve your room, if needed.
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