Behind the Pose: the Pharmacist's Secrets to  Focus, Flexibility and Endurance

with Olympic Weight Lifter and Sports Pharmacist Dr. Jessica Beal-Stahl 

Join USA Yoga for a powerful and informative session led by Sports Pharmacist and former Division I athlete, Dr. Jessica Beal-Stahl!

Explore how medications, supplements, and common health conditions can influence your flexibility, endurance, focus, and recovery — all key to your success and safety in yoga practice.

In this session you will learn:

    •    How medications may affect your performance on the mat

    •    Safe strategies for supplements and recovery support

    •    Health considerations for yoga students and athletes of all ages

    •    How to optimize whole-person wellness, longevity, and focus

Whether you’re a yoga student, teacher, or competitor, informed choices can make a huge difference in your practice and beyond.

About Dr. Jessica Beal-Stahl

Jessica is a sports pharmacist, community pharmacist, Olympic weightlifter, and health advocate for active individuals. She specializes in supporting female athletes, hormonal health, and performance longevity — blending clinical knowledge with real-world athletic experience.

This class is free for Members.

$20 for non-members. 

The Classical and Complete 84

with Jordan Lydia, 2025 International Bronze Medalist

What is the 84? 

Straight from the Bishnu Ghosh lineage, The 84 is the original advanced series that inspired the 26&2 sequence (popularized by Bikram). Sometimes referred to as the “Complete Series,” this class explores a powerful range of movement, expression, and breath-based discipline — all while maintaining deep roots in therapeutic technique and alignment.

This class includes:

Meet Your Teacher: Jordan Lydia

Jordan Lydia is a devoted Ghosh lineage teacher and a USA Yoga athlete since 2013. She has taught the 84 since 2017. Her practice has helped her heal scoliosis, navigate depression and anxiety, and unlock full-body mobility through disciplined, therapeutic movement. This April, she won a Bronze Medal at the International Yogasana Championships in Malaysia and in 2024 won a Silver Medal at the US National Championship. She has studied under Kim Tang, Esak Garcia and Whitney McCormick and mentored teachers nationwide in the art of leading the 84. She has trained in yin yoga, yoga nidra and energetic healing. Jordan's classes blend precision, presence, and purpose--inviting every student to practice with heart and curiosity.

Stay Connected! Follow Jordan Lydia @jordanlydia_yogini and USA Yoga @usayogafederation

Who Should Attend? 

• Teachers seeking deeper roots in the Ghosh tradition
• Students curious about the full advanced series
• Anyone looking to explore the power of precision, form, and flow
• All levels welcome — this class is both accessible and inspiring. 

This class is free for Members.

$25 for non-members. 

Nationals 2025 are in beautiful downtown State College, PA at the State Theater

Blocks of rooms are reserved at a discounted rates for USA Yoga athletes, families, friends, and coaches.

These rates are available up to July 4th only!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Times are subject to change, based on actual registrations. Schedule with athlete names will be finalized after July 5, 2025 Registration Deadline. Groups of less than 15 athletes will proceed directly to the final round.

2025 Nationals Schedule

  Friday, August 1^st

9 – 9:30 AM           Youth Athlete Meeting

9:30 – 10:00 AM     Break

10 AM – 12:30 PM   Youth groups (29 Athletes)

Post Scores – Appeals

12:30 – 1:30 PM                Lunch

1:30 – 2:00 PM                 Youth Awards

2:00 – 3:15 PM                 Women 50-64 Semifinals – Group A (14 Athletes)

3:15 – 3:30 PM                  Break

3:30 – 4:45 PM                  Women 50-64 Semifinals – Group B (14 Athletes)

                                           Post Scores - Appeals

Saturday, August 2^nd  (Semifinals Day)

10:00 – 11:30 AM               Men 35-49 Semifinals (19 Athletes)

                                           Post Scores - Appeals

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM        Lunch break

12:30 – 2:45 PM                Women 35-49 Semifinals (27 Athletes)

                                           Post Scores - Appeals

2:45 – 3:15 PM                  Break

3:15 – 4:45 PM                  Women 18-34 Seminfinals (14 Athletes)

                                           Post Scores - Appeals

Sunday, August 3^rd  (All Finals)

9:30 – 10:00 AM                Men 65+          (4 Athletes)

10:00– 10:45 AM              Women 65+     (9 Athletes)

10:45 – 11:30 AM              Men 50-64       (8 Athletes)

                                          Post Scores - Appeals

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM        Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:30 PM                Women 50-64 (Top 10)

1:30 – 2:30 PM                  Men 35-49 (Top 10)

                                          Post Scores - Appeals

2:30 – 3:30 PM                  Women 35-49 (Top 10)