Looking to upgrade your yoga certification or to deepen your personal practice? The Yoga Connection, Tucson’s only active nonprofit yoga center, offers advanced training. This October, The Yoga Connection brings back its 300-hour level teacher training program. The course expands and builds on techniques developed in the 200-hour level. Topics expand on practical and subtle anatomy and explore ancient philosophical texts as well as ayurveda.

Training at the 200-hour level begins in September for those wishing to begin certification training. The multi-month course goes through September. The Winter Immersive is condensed into two weeks in December and two weeks in February.

For nearly 40 years, The Yoga Connection has trained area yoga teachers while offering yoga classes for all levels. Specialty weekend workshops range from Restorative Yoga to sound healing through the Gong Bath and Yin Yoga, which works with connective tissue and fascia. Free stress management workshops are offered a few times a year. Other options include weekly and New Moon mantra and music sessions. On a spiritual and philosophical level, The Yoga Connection offers free weekly meditation sessions, and specialty short courses such as classes on meditation or the Yoga Sutras.

Whatever your yoga interests, The Yoga Connection has something for everyone. Most classes are also offered online. Gift certificates and monthly passes are available in addition to drop-in fees. Check schedules for classes offered by donation.