The 35hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training - authentic, unique and inspiring.
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February 2024
35hr Yin Teacher Training
At Mudita Yoga Studio our Yin Yoga Teacher Training program is comprehensive, unique and available to both qualified yoga teachers wishing to extend their teaching offerings to include yin classes, and students wanting to build their practice and deepen their experience and knowledge of yin yoga.
The 35 hours training, delivered over two consecutive weekends, will train teachers on how to effectively deliver safe, informed and engaging Yin classes. This is a small group training designed to ensure that all trainees are acknowledged, seen and guided to reach their fullest potential.
The course covers all the relevant areas of teaching including Yin Theory and Philosophy, Anatomy, and Teaching Methodology. In this training we go beyond the physical practice and delve deeply into the energetic side of the practice as understood through Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy of the Meridians and the Five Elements. We also include valuable learning from the Traditional Yoga perspective of the Chakras, the Subtle Body and Pranayama, which will empower you to take your students on a journey into the esoteric realm with confidence.
This training will also focus on how to teach yin yoga by developing your language skills, an understanding of holding space, knowledge of skeletal variance, the yin tissues and how to work one on one with students to find the right yin yoga shape for their unique body.
ABOUT YIN YOGA
Yin Yoga has the same goals and objectives as any other school of yoga - To balance, harmonise and unify the flow of energy in the body.
Yin yoga however directs the stimulation normally created in the asana portion of the practice deeper than the superficial or muscular tissues (the yang tissues), by targeting the deep connective tissues, such as the fascia, ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body (the yin tissues).
One of the unique aspects of Yin yoga is its incorporation of the energetic lines of the body, known as meridians from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These are similar to the concept of the nadis from traditional yoga philosophy.
It is believed that Yin yoga, through holding the postures for a longer time, stimulates the increase of hyaluronic acid in the body and joints, therefore increasing the abundance of pranic energy or Qi, for healing and health.
Yin is a slower and more meditative practice which creates the space for the practitioner to turn inward and tune into both the physical sensations of the body as well as cultivate presence and stillness in the mind.
The aim of the 35hr training course is to educate and train individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and practice of Yin Yoga, as well as Yoga teachers wishing to expand their teaching repertoire. Trainees will be guided through the foundations of Yin Yoga to deepen their own personal practice and also equip them with all the necessary skills to teach Yin Yoga in a professional and confident manner to a diverse range of people.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The syllabus is organized to build knowledge sequentially.
The Course will consist of four main subjects.
The course will be delivered part-time over 2 consecutive weekends.
The course is both practical and theoretical, providing trainees with an understanding of all the important aspects of Yin Yoga.
CERTIFICATION:
If you hold a 200hour teacher training certification, the 35hour Yin Yoga course will certify you to teach Yin Yoga globally.
As a Yoga Alliance Teacher (RYT) this course is accredited towards your Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (CE) requirements.
A copy of your 200-hour certification is required upon application.
If you do not have a 200-hour teaching certificate you will be awarded a ‘certificate of completion.’
2024 COURSE DATES
Friday 9th & 16th February 5pm – 9pm
Saturday 10th & 17th February 12pm – 6pm
Sunday 11th & 18th February 11am – 5pm
2024 COURSE LOCATION
Mudita Yoga Studio 292A Charman Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Yin yoga theory
Origins of Yin Yoga
Yin and Yang Philosophy
The principles of Yin Yoga
The energy Body, Qi and Meridians
yin Meridians
Yang Meridians
yin yoga techniques
Meridian & 5 Elements Theory
Energy & Subtle Body Anatomy
Chakras
Pranayama & Meditation Techniques
teaching methodology
20 Yin Poses
The role of the Yin teacher: language, holding space, sensitivity with students
Supporting injuries, modifications and the use of props
The pre- and post-natal student
Adjustment & Assisting Guidelines
Sequencing Foundations
Class Elements
Creative Sequencing Fundamentals & Guidelines
Choosing & Arranging Poses
Integrating Mindfulness
Anatomy
Exercising Yin vs Yang tissues in the body
About Sensation & Pain
Functional Anatomy and Yin Yoga
Skeletal Variation and Range of Motion in Joints
• The Spine
• The Pelvis & Hips
• The Shoulder
• The Knee and Ankle
• The Elbow and Wrist
“Yin yoga is so much more than just the static holding of asana...”