Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Transform your practice
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Coming Fall 2022, dates are TBD. Join me for a transformational journey inward to learn about the beautiful and calming practice of Yin Yoga and Meditation. During the 30hr training you will learn about the physical and energetic aspects of the Yin practice. This training will allow you to teach yin yoga upon completing the course requirements. The training is also suitable for beginner and experienced yoga students interested in learning more about yin yoga.
You will feel yourself naturally drawn to a more yin type practice as the weather cools and we transition to a time of more introspective awareness and quiet fortitude. This training is based on what I have learned from over 10 years teaching yin yoga, guiding over 200 students through teacher trainings and my personal study of yin yoga by Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers and Bernie Clark. I invite you to learn more below or visit me in person at upcoming free classes and Q&As. You can also contact me with any questions.
Training details
YIN YOGA LEVEL ONE TEACHER TRAINING INCLUDES:
• Definition of Yin, its history and philosophy
• Basic structure and function of the skeletal and muscular system
• 26 primary poses including modifications, use of props and contraindications
• Sequencing, transition poses, teaching methodology and teaching styles
• Five Elements theory, Taoist meridian theory including energy channels and chakras
• Mindfulness meditation, journaling, breath practice, introduction to yoga nidra
• Student-led teaching and practice time
This is a very interactive training with a natural weaving of lecture, practice and interactive activities to enrich the student experience. I encourage all students to use the time in training to explore deeply the practice and follow their own journey.
Dates / Times / Location
Dates and details for the fall are TBD. Please send me a note if you are interested.
In addition to the in-person training sessions and lectures, you will receive a training manual and be invited to access the Yin Yoga online Google Classroom. The classroom will provide supplemental training materials including:
- Four Yin classes (video format). To be completed at your own pace.
- Two Yoga Nidra sessions
- Prompts for daily guided meditation and journaling to develop your personal home practice.
Sign me up!
Enrollment will begin this Spring. Please contact me if you are interested in receiving notifications about program start dates.
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions. Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot in the training. Application deadline is TBD. Receive a 50% refund up to 7 days prior to program start. No refunds after deadline.
Certification
You will receive a certificate of completion upon meeting the course requirements. You can submit your hours and copy of certification for continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Certification Requirements:
- Attendance at weekend training sessions for in-person contact hours
- Completion of 4 online yin yoga classes
- Completion of assigned homework, including reading and writing assignments, and final paper.
- Optional for teachers: online teaching submission of short class for feedback and teaching recommendation
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga is a quiet yet intense practice of long-held seated yoga poses. Body and mind find stillness while the breath flows, creating a sense of balance and harmony. Nourish the heart and soul while releasing tension, tightness and blocked energy in the deep connective tissues of the body.
A steady practice of yin yoga has a transformational effect on the body, mind and spirit as it prolongs the health of the joints, generates flow through the energy channels of the body and creates space and relaxation in the mind.
Find Stillness
It's not always easy to slow down and remove ourselves from the schedule of our lives: work, caring for others, or simply existing in the fast pace of the world around us. I invite you to try Yin, here and now. Sit tall, close your eyes, take 5 slow, deep breaths. Connect to that breath and create a deep sense of inner awareness and comfort in your true self. Join me weekly for Yin classes or check out my workshops and trainings to dive deeper.
