Emerging Lotus Yoga School
Hatha Yoga with Classical Foundation & Modern Integration.
The Emerging Lotus Yoga School offers an in-depth, small-group education in authentic yoga asana, rooted in Ayurvedic principles and taught with intention by Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist & experienced educator, Lisa Owens.
Additional unique qualities of this school's format is the allowance of leisure within the training. Due to integration with retreat planning, the intense training days are not as intense as other immersive, & in-person programs.
This is designed for those who want to understand yoga & mind-body wellness beyond trends—those ready to engage with its classical foundations and lead with clarity, steadiness, and skill. Those who do and do not anticipate teaching yoga classes are encouraged to apply.
Students who complete all four modules will meet Yoga Alliance certification requirements. However, even a single module offers deep, practical tools to lead safe, energetically-aware, and rhythm-attuned classes.
To support accessibility, the modules may be taken out of sequence; however, placement into Modules 2–4 requires prior experience or completion of earlier modules, as appropriate. Learn more about Lisa.
Module 1 "Foundations in Asana"
This immersive, in-person training is the first module of the Emerging Lotus Yoga School (ELYS) 200-hour program. It is open to anyone with a sincere interest in yoga and some personal practice experience—whether or not you intend to complete all four modules.
If you’re ready to build a personal yoga practice or teaching style grounded in Ayurvedic wisdom, you’re encouraged to apply. Unsure if it’s the right time? You’re warmly invited to speak with Lisa before registering.
What We Explore in Module 1
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Meet you where you are, right now. Why & how do I develop a regular personal practice?
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What are the transformational & nourishing potentials of yoga and Ayurveda? How do they aid vitality?
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What are the core tenets of yoga and teaching yoga?
This module centers on asana as a foundation, not as performance. We study posture from the lens of intelligence, energetics, and rhythm, with the understanding that yoga is not a workout—but a healing system. When practiced with intention, asana supports physical and mental clarity, preparing the ground for deeper practices like meditation.
“It’s all practice, not perfection. Being on the path is enough—there is no hurry to any certain destination.”
— Lisa Owens
Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ
Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.
— Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali 1.2
Module 2 "Philosophy & Energetics
ELYS 50-Hour, Module 2, is a small group training next occurring fall 2026 in Scotland, with dates released fall 2025.
This module grounds students in the foundational philosophical frameworks of yoga through accessible study of the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, while deepening breath-centered practices and energetic awareness.
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Introductory study of Yoga Sūtras (selected passages, themes, ethics)
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Expanded pranayama techniques and daily breath/meditation assignments
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Intelligent class planning for diverse populations and needs
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Cueing refinements: working with subtle energetics through your own practice
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Introduction to yoga as a full system of philosophy and practice
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Introduction to restorative/slow practice templates
Outcomes:
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Build confident, inclusive class plans
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Understand the 8 limbs and classical frameworks of yoga
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Explore yoga as both a personal and collective ethical path
Module Three: Living Yoga, Dharma, & Psychology
ELYS 50-Hour, Module 3, is a small group training next occurring fall 2026 in Scotland, with dates released late winter 2026.
Self-Inquiry, Behavior, and the Inner Compass
Students deepen their philosophical literacy through experiential inquiry and psychology-infused integration. This module opens the door to internalized yoga—how we live and perceive, not just how we teach.
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Key themes from the Bhagavad Gita: dharma, service, discernment
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Purusha and Prakriti bridging ethereal and
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Complete Fall Rejuvenation Programming - Ayurvedic Workshops focus on for yoga diet and lifestyle
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Integration time between modules is effective; further instruction and guidance on developing your yoga practice off the mat
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Elemental energetics in asana planning, further refinement of teacher's voice
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Anatomy in action: observation and application in diverse bodies
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Speak to yoga’s inner dimensions with authenticity
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Map one’s dharma and motivations as a guide
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Develop reflective and responsive teaching habits
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Consider adjustments through a trauma-aware lens
Module Four: Integration & Leadership
ELYS 50-Hour, Module 4, is a small group training next occurring spring 2027 in Scotland, with dates released fall 2025.
From Student to Steward: Honing the Practice of Teaching
This final module prepares trainees to step forward as grounded guides. Emphasis is placed on integration, sequencing, and the ethical art of leading others through experiences of presence.
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Creating workshops and refining final teaching presentations
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Holding space with steadiness, clarity, and respect
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Sequencing with integrity and intent
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Encouragement of peer feedback and collaborative support
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Bridging philosophy and technique in practice teaching
Outcomes:
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Deliver a full class or workshop with alignment to personal dharma
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Guide others with compassion and professionalism
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Graduate with a foundation for future mentorship or specialization
If you’ve read this far — your presence matters. My role as a teacher is taken seriously. I hold space & boundaries so that your healthy & safe experience as the student is supported. I’ve built this work with the utmost care. I'm eager to share with you the transformational power of this practice, rooted in classical sources & refined through living the .art of life. We're going to have a great time!
🕊️ If you feel the pull to speak with me directly—whether to ask questions, share your intentions, or sense if this path is aligned—I’m here.
👉 Schedule a brief call with me
-Lisa