A practical interactive CPD to guide yoga teachers in evaluating claims and integrating evidence in their teaching.
Confident, clear, compassionate teaching.
June 2nd 2026.
10.30am - 1.00pm LA | 1.30pm - 4.00pm NYC | 6.30pm - 9.00pm London
Andrew will be co-teaching this workshop with the wonderful Dr Kristen MacPherson, DPhil, Director of Yogacampus. In the first half of her career, Kristen worked in academic research - for university departments (large-scale research studies) and in research consultancy (systematic reviews). As an experienced yoga teacher and teacher trainer, she see the value of applying the skills of critical thinking to our practice and how we share yoga with others.
Why Does Critical Thinking Matter?
Chances are that you are familiar with the term 'evidence-based', but do you wonder what this actually means in relation to the claims being made? Do we tend to lean into statements that confirm what we already think?
Realistically it is just not possible to overcome our bias in every situation or to objectively evaluate every bit of evidence we encounter. However, we are able to learn how to approach claims and statements. We can take steps to examine our own perspectives, to access and be able to understand evidence, and to talk about evidence accurately.
Critical thinking is like having a North Star, it is a guide.
How is this useful for me as a yoga teacher? Confirmation from science opens another possibility for exploration within our yoga practice. We also benefit from developing a scientific language, reaching those who value a scientific perspective.
What Will I Learn?
How to accurately explain the benefits of yoga.
Communication skills for conveying clear explanations, able to acknowledge uncertainty without losing confidence (how to respond when you don’t know).
Skills for establishing professionalism and credibility: build trust with your students, able to share yoga in other contexts.