Events
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Workshop
May 31st, 2025 | 9am-2pm
Learn essential tools to facilitate trauma sensitive yoga classes by creating inclusive and supportive environments that acknowledge and respect the diverse experiences of individuals navigating trauma.
Who Is This For?
If you a yoga teacher looking to expand your teaching skills so you’re not freaked out by a pregnant person showing up in your class; or an expectant parent looking to deepen your connection with your body and baby in utero… or perhaps a birth worker looking to add a little more tools to your services… this workshop is definitely for YOU! The curriculum in this training is designed to help you foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all who are on the journey of pregnancy or involved in supporting it.
What We Will Explore:
- The impact of trauma on the brain
- Trauma-sensitive language and communication techniques,
- Code of ethics for practices, in a way that most typical yoga classes may not offer.
- Analyze and break down yoga poses with a trauma-sensitive approach
- Practical skills for teaching yoga to individuals with trauma backgrounds.
- Certificate of completion with 5 Yoga Alliance CEC’s
Who Should Attend:
- Certified yoga teachers
- Mental health practitioners
- School teachers
Cost of Training:
- This is a $49 investment
- Payment can be made directly to @Lebo_Goad via Venmo, PayPal or Zelle (request details)
- Ensure to write your full name, email address, phone number and the workshop for which you are registering for on the payment memo.
Have Any Questions?
- Email: lebo@yogaassets.com OR
- DM @Lebo_Goad on Instagram or Facebook
Prenatal Yoga Workshop & Satsang
June 28th, 2025 | 9am-5pm
Connect with yoga practitioners, expecting parents and birthing companions through a love, study and compassionate interest in the magical journey of pregnancy.
Who Is This For?
If you a yoga teacher looking to expand your teaching skills so you’re not freaked out by a pregnant person showing up in your class; or an expectant parent looking to deepen your connection with your body and baby in utero… or perhaps a birth worker looking to add a little more tools to your services… this workshop is definitely for YOU! The curriculum in this training is designed to help you foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all who are on the journey of pregnancy or involved in supporting it.
What We Will Explore:
- The physical anatomy of a pregnant body
- Safety considerations in each trimester
- Pose breakdown and sequencing
- Code of ethics in teaching/practicing
- Postpartum considerations in recovery
- Confidence in facilitating pre/postnatal yoga
- Certificate of completion with 10 Yoga Alliance CEC’s
Who Should Attend:
- Certified yoga teachers
- Birth workers
- Expecting parents
- Birth partners/companions
Cost of Training:
- This is a $169 investment
- Payment can be made directly to @Lebo_Goad via Venmo, PayPal or Zelle (request details)
- Ensure to write your full name, email address, phone number and the workshop for which you are registering for on the payment memo.
Have Any Questions?
- Email: lebo@yogaassets.com OR
- DM @Lebo_Goad on Instagram or Facebook
Community Yoga at lululemon
Every 3rd Saturday | June – September 2025 | 8:30am-9:30pm
Bring your mat and flow with me through an all-levels friendly yoga class at lululemon in City-Creek Center. Let’s build community and mindfulness in a welcoming space, with classes offered for free or by donation.
Who Is This For?
This class is for everybody in every body. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. The focus is on building community and mindfulness, so anyone looking to join in and find some peace through yoga is welcome!
What We Will Explore:
- We will explore different poses and movements that help with flexibility and strength. We’ll also focus on breathing techniques and mindfulness to create a more enjoyable practice.
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone and Everyone
Cost of Training:
- Classes are FREE or by Donation
- Donations can be made be made to @Lebo_Goad via Venmo, PayPal or Zelle (request details)
Have Any Questions?
- Email: lebo@yogaforward.org OR
- DM @Lebo_Goad on Instagram or Facebook
About Lebogang Monageng-Goad (aka Lebo Goad)
My journey began with humble beginnings in the South Africa, which in many ways, has shaped my perspective on community and wellness. With a background in law, I have developed a strong understanding of social justice issues that inform my work. I now serve as the Executive Director of Yoga Forward and am a dedicated yoga teacher trainer with Yoga Assets. I’m also proud to be a lululemon Ambassador and a Prenatal International Ambassador, where I advocate for holistic wellness for pregnant people. My commitment to social justice and equity in the yoga community inspired me to participate in the 2023 Teaching for Equity program with the Yoga Alliance Foundation, where I actively engage in discussions and initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive environment for all yoga practitioners.
My teaching approach is deeply rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu, which emphasizes our interconnectedness as human beings, summed up in the phrase “I am, because we are.” This principle guides my efforts to create safe and supportive spaces for my students, including those in prisons, veterans’ facilities, shelters, schools, refugee centers, hospitals, foster care facilities as well as women and youth in underserved communities in South Africa.
I truly believe that everyone deserves a safe space to explore their practice and find healing. With my diverse background and a strong passion for community wellness, I aspire to make a positive social impact on the yoga community. I hope to inspire others to embrace their practice and join in efforts that promote meaningful change, knowing that together we can support one another in on this journey toward well-being and cultivate a more compassionate and equitable world.
Lebo Goad 