Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Come learn the art and benefits of slowing down
- What is Yin Yoga?Â
- History and Doaist philosophy
- Skeletal variation AnatomyÂ
- Meditation
- Teaching Methodology
- Meridians in yin
This foundational program will immerse you in all things yin – philosophy, functional anatomy, poses, breath, meditation and mindfulness used in this quiet practice.
The knowledge and awareness that you will cultivate from this style of yoga, will inform other yoga & meditation practices. Learn how to find your center among the busyness of life.
1
What is Yin?
- History & origins of yin yoga
- Difference between passive and active yoga practices, yin & restorative yoga
- Benefits & principles of yin
2
Philosophy
- The meaning of Daoism
- An intro to yin/yang relativity
- Learning to listen to yourself
- The benefits of slowing down
3
Anatomy
- Key joints, bones & tissues & how they are affected by yin poses for the lower & upper body
- Understanding what influences the shape of a pose
- Identify the difference between tension and compression to understandÂ
- respect what is preventing you from moving further
4
Pranayama & Meditation
- How to weave various breath techniques into your yin practice
- class theming
- Types of pranayama for yin
- choose from various meditation techniques
- the difference between mindfulness and meditation
5
Teaching Methodology
- Sample routines to use in your personal yin practice or teaching others
- Class structure and sequencing for yin or yin fusion classes
- Atmosphere of a yin class – pace, vocabulary, voice, and music
- How to support students with various needs
- Practicum for those interested in teaching
This Foundational Program covers:
- The origins and philosophy of Yin yoga
- Skeletal variation anatomy
- How to use props
- Key joints, bones & tissues & how they are affected by yin poses
- Understanding what influences the shape of a pose
- Identify & respect what is preventing you from moving further
- Best breath & meditation techniques
- Sample routines to use in your personal yin practice or teaching others
- Class structure and sequencing for yin or yin fusion classes
- Atmosphere of a yin class – pace, vocabulary, voice, and music
- How to support students with various needs
- Practicum for those interested in teaching