Yin yoga is much more than holding the poses for long periods, it's about revealing our true nature and understanding the energetic pathways of the body (meridians).

This 30-hour training held over two weekends is designed for both yoga teachers and dedicated yoga practitioners to deepen their Yin yoga practice and knowledge. The training explores Yin anatomy, sequencing, safety in postures, meridian theory, and mindfulness.

The long-held postures of Yin yoga provide a welcome contrast to the more modern Western world dynamic Yang dominated practices. Yin creates the space to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and the longer holds work to unwind the body’s deeper layers of fascia and joints.

YIN YOGA

  • Encourages us to slow down and cultivates stillness to get to know ourselves.

  • Explores the philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the internal energetic pathways, known as meridians or nadis, that carry Qi/Prana or life force.

  • Creates the conditions to release deeply held tension in the body and mind.

TOPICS INCLUDE

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  • Yin Yoga: Theory and Practice

  • Background and lineage of Yin Yoga

  • Yin Asana: method of instruction, benefits, cautions & modifications of Yin Yoga poses

  • Sequencing for teaching a Yin Yoga class or as a home practice

  • Physiology: Anatomy & Biomechanics of Yin Yoga

  • Physical and mental benefits of Yin Yoga

  • Energetic Anatomy: Chakras & Meridian Theory and how they apply to Yin Yoga

  • Practical Application: Basic Yin poses and how to create sequences based on meridian energy channels

  • Bringing mindfulness into the Yin Yoga practice

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Training certificate

  • Comprehensive course manual

WHO CAN ATTEND THIS TRAINING?

  • Yoga practitioners at all levels who'd like to deepen their yin yoga knowledge and practice.

  • Yoga teachers.

  • We will accommodate and differentiate for all levels of practitioners.

YOGA TEACHERS
This training counts towards 30 hours of Continued Education with Yoga Alliance.

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