Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The history and evolution of Yin Yoga, and the key figures who contributed to it.
• How ancient philosophies and practices like Taoism and traditional Chinese medicine influenced Yin Yoga.
• How to connect the historical context of Yin Yoga to modern practice and teachings.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll understand Yin Yoga better by knowing its roots and cultural context.
• You’ll be able to add depth and authenticity to your teaching or personal practice.
• You’ll be able to communicate the essence and benefits of Yin Yoga to others.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The differences between Yin Yoga and other yoga styles like Hatha, Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga.
• The unique benefits of the slow and passive approach of Yin Yoga compared to active, yang based styles.
• How to explain these differences to students or practitioners new to Yin Yoga.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll be able to choose your practice according to your needs by knowing when to choose Yin Yoga over other styles.
• You can offer complete yoga classes by combining Yin and other styles in your practice.
• You’ll teach others on the complementary nature of Yin Yoga in a complete yoga routine.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The concept of Yin and Yang as they apply to tissues in the body, such as muscles (yang) and connective tissues (yin).
• How to target Yin tissues through specific postures and longer holds.
• How to balance Yin and Yang energies in your practice.

Benefits for You:

• You can balance and heal your body by working on connective tissues and joints through Yin Yoga.
• You’ll Increase your flexibility and range of motion by working on both Yin and Yang tissues.
• You can connect deeper with your body’s natural rhythms by balancing Yin and Yang.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The differences between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga, their goals and techniques.
• How each style benefits the body and mind.
• How to choose the right style according to your personal or student’s needs.

Benefits for You:

• You can use Yin Yoga for deep stretching and Restorative Yoga for relaxation by knowing which one to go with.
• You’ll be able to offer customized classes or practices for specific physical and mental goals.
• You’ll experience overall well being by combining both styles in your practice as needed.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The core principles of Yin Yoga, breath control, mindfulness, and patience.
• How to align and practice Yin Yoga safely and correctly.
• How to create a balanced Yin Yoga practice for long term health and wellness.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll develop a long term yoga practice that increases flexibility, reduces stress, and promotes inner calm.
• You’ll be able to meditate and stay present in the moment by applying Yin Yoga principles.
• You’ll achieve physical and mental balance by incorporating Yin Yoga into your daily life.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• Different Pranayama (breath control) techniques that complement Yin Yoga practice.
• How the breath controls the energy flow and deepens the stretches in Yin Yoga.
• How to add Pranayama to Yin Yoga for relaxation and mental clarity.

Benefits for You:

• You can use breath control to deepen your stretches and focus in your Yin Yoga practice.
• You can increase your lung capacity, energy and mental clarity by practicing Pranayama regularly.
• You can be calmer and less stressed by combining Pranayama with Yin Yoga.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space) and how they relate to Yin Yoga.
• Specific Mudras (hand gestures) for each element and how to use them in your practice.
• How to balance the elements in yourself through Yin Yoga and Mudras.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll get body and mind balance by aligning with the five elements.
• You can use Mudras to add to your Yin Yoga practice and promote healing and energy flow.
• You’ll connect better with nature and yourself by combining the elements and Mudras.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The connection between Yin Yoga and the body’s meridian system, based on traditional Chinese medicine.
• How specific Yin Yoga poses stimulate the meridians for health and balance.
• How to design Yin Yoga sequences to target specific meridians for therapeutic purposes.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll get overall health and well being by practicing Yin Yoga poses that balance your energy.
• You’ll get relief from specific physical and emotional issues by targeting related meridians.
• You’ll understand how to use Yin Yoga as a tool for holistic healing.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The fundamental opening poses in Yin Yoga to prepare the body and mind for deeper practice.
• How to align and modify each opening pose.
• How to sequence opening poses in a Yin Yoga practice.

Benefits for You:

• Warm up your body safely and efficiently, so you can get into your Yin Yoga practice.
• Get more flexibility and readiness for deeper poses by learning the opening sequences.
• Start your practice with confidence, knowing your body is warmed up for the session.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• Seated poses for different parts of the body, such as hips, spine, and hamstrings.
• The importance of breath and alignment in holding poses for longer durations.
• How to modify seated poses for different body types and flexibility levels.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll get flexibility and joint mobility by practicing seated poses that open the hips and stretch the spine.
• You’ll feel more relaxed and mentally clear by holding seated poses for longer.
• You’ll get the confidence to modify poses to suit your body so you can practice safely.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The key prone poses in Yin Yoga that target the front body, such as the chest, abdomen, and thighs.
• How to use breath and props to deepen your experience in prone poses.
• How to safely get in and out of prone poses during a Yin Yoga session.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll get flexibility in the chest, abdomen, and thighs by practicing prone poses regularly.
• You’ll feel more release and openness in the front body, reducing tension and stress.
• You’ll improve your overall posture and breathing capacity by focusing on prone stretches.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• Supine poses that focus on the back body, including the spine, hips, and legs.
• How to use breath and relaxation techniques to stay in supine poses comfortably.
• How to modify supine poses for different flexibility and comfort levels.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll be able to release tension in the back and hips by practicing supine poses that gently stretch and open the body.
• You’ll feel deep relaxation and grounding to reduce stress and anxiety.
• You’ll get flexibility and spinal health by practicing supine Yin Yoga regularly.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• Relaxing and restorative poses to unwind the body and mind after a Yin Yoga practice.
• How to use inverted poses and how to perform them safely.
• Finishing poses to get out of practice and seal its benefits.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll experience deep relaxation and stress relief by practicing restorative and relaxing poses.
• You’ll improve circulation and energy flow with safe and effective inverted poses.
• You can end each practice feeling grounded, balanced, and refreshed by using finishing poses.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• The anatomical foundations of Yin Yoga, focusing on joints, connective tissues, and skeletal variations.
• How to align and adjust poses based on individual anatomy.
• How to create personalized Yin Yoga practice for different anatomical differences.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll practice Yin Yoga more safely and effectively by knowing how your unique anatomy affects your poses.
• You can reduce the risk of injury by learning the alignment and modifications for your body type.
• You’ll be able to adapt your practice to your anatomy so you can get long term benefits.

Skills You’ll Learn:

• 20 different Yin Yoga sequences for different goals, such as flexibility, relaxation, and energy balance.
• How to structure a sequence for a complete Yin Yoga session — from start to finish.
• How to modify and create your own sequences for individual or class needs.

Benefits for You:

• You’ll get a variety of sequences for your specific needs and goals.
• You’ll be able to practice Yin Yoga at home or teach classes with confidence and variety.
• You’ll reap the benefits of Yin Yoga for different aspects of health and well-being.