In this experiential workshop, explore how yoga can help regulate the nervous system and restore balance in times of uncertainty. Blending modern science with traditional yogic practices, Luke Ketterhagen will guide you through breathwork, postures, deep relaxation, and meditation techniques to reduce stress, build resilience, and support overall well-being.
Ideal for Yoga teachers and dedicated students, this workshop is eligible for 4 continued education credits (CEUs) and offers practical tools you can integrate into your personal practice immediately.
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Through an integrated practice of breath training (pranayama), postural work (asana), deep relaxation, and meditative awareness, you’ll experience accessible yet profound techniques to help regulate the nervous system and build lasting resilience.
We’ll explore:
How to shift from states of overwhelm, fatigue, or reactivity into balance and clarity
The role of breath in directly influencing the autonomic nervous system
How postures can build strength, release tension, and support energetic flow
The power of deep relaxation in resetting the system at a cellular level
How to adapt practices based on individual needs, stages of life, and teaching contextsA meditative technique that can be used by itself and/ or in combination with any current practice to help deepen awareness and connection
This event will take place in the Van Deusen Room at Kalamazoo Public Library in downtown Kalamazoo. It will be both experiential and practical, offering tools you can immediately integrate into your own life.
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10:30 AM — Arrival & Check-In
Settle in, grab a spot on the floor, and connect with fellow attendees.
10:45 — Morning Practice
We’ll begin with a grounding, all-levels flow to arrive in the body and set the tone for the day. Throughout the morning, we will explore nervous system regulation and resilience through guided practice and discussion.
12:30 — Lunch & Intermission
There will be a one-hour break midway to rest and refuel. No lunch will be provided with admission, but attendees are encouraged to pack a meal or find nourishment at one of many downtown spots nearby.
1:30 PM — Afternoon Practice
A slower, restorative session focused on integration and balance.
3:30 PM — Closing
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Luke Ketterhagen, E-RYT 500, has been teaching yoga, meditation, and the yogic lifestyle for over 25 years. A senior teacher in the Himalayan Tradition, Luke spent over seven years in residence at the Himalayan Institute studying under his teacher, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.
With a degree in biomedical sciences from Marquette University, Luke bridges modern science with the depth of traditional yoga, offering teachings that are both accessible and profound.
He has led yoga teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats throughout the United States and internationally, including in India, the Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, the United Kingdom, and Brussels. He is also the founder of Experience India, a cultural and spiritual immersion designed to expand perspective and deepen understanding of yoga at its source.
A featured teacher on Yoga International for over a decade, Luke has created a library of more than 100 classes, guided relaxations, and meditations. Known for his ability to help students become deeply relaxed, focused, and self-aware, Luke’s teaching emphasizes nervous system regulation, breath awareness, and the transformative power of foundational practices. His approach supports students and teachers alike in cultivating strength, clarity, and resilience from the inside out.
Luke currently lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife Kourtney, and continues to teach workshops, retreats, and trainings both in-person and online.