Course curriculum

    1. Journaling & Pre-Practice Check In

    2. Intro and Hip Release Lab

    3. Hip Release Flow

    4. Compassion & Hip Lab

    5. Compassion & Hip Flow

    6. Burnout in the Energetic Layers & Shoulder Opener Lab

    7. Burnout & Shoulder Opening Flow

    8. Hips & Twist Lab

    9. Twists Lab Part 2

    10. Hips & Twist Flow

    11. Gratitude as a Journey

    12. BONUS: Brain & Breathing Breaks at School

    13. BONUS: Meditation & Breathing Breaks for Adults

    14. BONUS: 10 Minute Constructive Rest

    1. Components of Burnout (Discussion Board)

    2. What are the Koshas

    3. Burnout in the Koshas

    4. Creating Energy Change (Discussion Board)

    1. Hip Flexors: Iliacus & Psoas

    1. SEL background for basics

    2. SEL Lesson & Yoga Therapy Plan of Care Template

    1. Summary of Journal Reflections

    2. Lesson Plan OR Plan of Care Submission

About this course

  • $128.00
  • Learn to reduce teacher & student stress
  • Self Paced
  • Access for one year

Course Overview

In this self paced exploration, we will explore ways to keep our energy balanced and in harmony so you can burn brightly and not burn out. We will explore this through the lens of yoga therapy with 10 sessions of about 25-30 minutes designed to be a short, effective break in your day. 


You will have the opportunity to explore any burnout you may be experiencing and reflect on how to change it. 

If you are an educator, you can connect this to social, emotional learning and create a lesson plan. Earn 15 hours of Yoga Alliance and IAYT credit. For an additional fee, college credit and CE hours may be availalbe.



Yoga therapy tools we will use include movement for releasing, strengthening, stretching, and mobilizing the body. Others include breathing techniques, meditation, reflection, journaling, and more.

You will have access to course materials and the ability to connect with others in the space. 

I will offer a lot of modifications. Materials you might like to use, but are optional are:

  • Yoga or exercise mat 

  • Yoga blocks

  • Chair

  • Light weights

  • Resistance strap

  • Yoga strap, belt, or towel

  • Blanket

  • Pillow

  • A wall

Instructor(s)

Nichole Studd

Yoga Therapist

Nichole has unique training and a background in both science and energy work to combine these in a playful, meaningful way. She believes in staying grounded in our human experience while exploring what is seemingly beyond our five senses. She has learned there is much to learn when we slow down to receive it. Nichole is an E-RYT 500, Reiki Master, and C-IAYT with a clinical master’s degree in yoga therapy. She has over twenty years of experience as a science teacher and professor. Nichole has taught yoga and education workshops nationally and internationally. She has a private yoga therapy practice that combines knowledge from science and spiritual perspectives to help you the empowering journey of the magick of healing work. She lives in Shelby, Ohio with her blended family of eight.

Earn 15 Yoga Alliance or IAYT CEU or 1 Graduate Credit*

*Register with Ashland University for graduate credit for an additional cost.