YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING & PRACTICE IMMERSION – PART 2
Advance your Yin: Anatomy Based Teaching, Meditation & Somatics
With Simon Low & Gary Carter
In this module we will explore how students can advance and vary their practices over time with creative Yin asana, while learning how Yin practices may need to be adapted for advancing age groups. We will see how understanding yin-yang fasciology can helpfully influence our teaching and practices over a lifetime, explore more anatomy, learn about meditation and explore somatic approaches in Yin.
Contemporary anatomical research and understanding reconfirms the ‘whole’ body teachings of yoga, expressed dynamically through our ubiquitous fascial being and its myriad of functions, forms, fluids, magic and mystery. We will explore the latest research on the fascial body, with Simon Low joined by the lively and uniquely informed Gary Carter, fresh from creating the world’s first full-body plastination in Berlin. Topics include:
the care and longevity of our joints
ligaments, tendons and fluids in relation to yin yoga
Understanding myofascia; and fascial reintegration.
Meditation Teaching and Yin Practice.
Many yoga students are keen to discover practices that help them begin or reconnect to the journey of meditation. Within the yin asana and seated periods in yoga classes, a natural pathway toward a regular meditation practice is revealed.
Students often encounter too much or too little verbal support or guidance from their teacher within a yin yoga, or even meditation class. Guided practices can be too complex, too distracting, and even sometimes inappropriate. The voice is central when teaching yin yoga, and it is essential to create a safe and supportive space for students to fully immerse themselves into the frequencies of meditation within yin asana class. Finding the right balance between ‘holding the space’ and ‘teaching a class’ is an essential prerequisite for learning and authentic experience.
Together we will explore:
Variations for seated meditation asana; the science of meditation; Brain & nervous system in meditation; Guided meditation examples
The role of the breath & Sound in meditation; Psychology & meditation; Vipassana & other meditation approaches
Somatics
Students often arrive to Yin class after a busy day, or with busy minds and eternally projected awareness. Somatic movement practices are a perfect way to begin Yin yoga classes. They help students cultivate concentration, internalize the senses, and awaken the ‘feeling mind’. This can lead to a deeper experience of ‘presence’ with the more still yin asana that can follow. These practices are superfood for the brain and the nervous system.
Who can join?
This training course welcomes students and teachers who wish to embark on the path of practising and / or teaching safe, effective and informed yin yoga. We also welcome existing yoga / yin teachers and experienced students wishing to significantly deepen their knowledge, experience and personal practice.
Certification
Yoga Moves is working with Simon low and The Yoga Academy to offer 50-hour and 100-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certificates, recognised by Yoga Alliance US and can be taken as hours toward Continuing Professional Development with the BWY and other organisations and trainings.
This course can be booked as a personal retreat or as a teacher training.
The Yin Yoga training can be undertaken in one or two modules (eg 50-hour OR 100-hour certificate).
Each 50-hour course is a stand alone training immersion with a 50-hour certificate.
After completion of the two 50-hour modules you will receive a 100-hour certificate.
When you join part 1 & 2, you will enjoy a coaching program that will support you toward successful assimilation, embodiment and sharing of yin yoga’s wisdom and effectiveness between the courses.
Make sure to look at Part 1:
Fundamentals of Yin:
Promoting Health and Healing at a Cellular Level
Dates: Thursday-Tuesday, 2-7 Feb 2023
Times: 11.30-18.30 Plus, two online follow up & integrate session via zoom (TBD)
Location: Yoga Moves Fly Studio | Croeselaan 209 Utrecht
Price:
€849 + vat
YACEP: 50 contact hours at Yoga Alliance
Financial Need?
If you have financial need due to hardship, we offer 1-2 spots for a discounted rate. If this sounds like you, please fill out this form with your motivation and specific reasons why you are in financial need.
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