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History+Foundations+Beginnings
Understand the roots of yin and how it differs from more yang-type movements physiologically, mentally and spiritually.
Explore Daoism and yin yang theory and how it applies to modern-day practice.
Teaching and Leading
YIN SEQUENCING: It is important to know how to assemble a yin class so it flows and has meaning. Guidance will be given in designing sequences that are simple and clear, but meaningful.
YIN THEMES: Understand the importance of themes in the Yin classes. We will look at classics like The Tao,
HOLDING SPACE: A subtle difference makes you an outstanding yin teacher. Learn how to hold space, be present, and communication skills.
YIN AND YANG: Learn about subtle yet powerful movements to guide qi. Bringing movement or stillness into yin practices.
PROPS: take an in-depth look at how to use props to modify poses.
YIN VARIATIONS: How to adapt poses to feel more or less into the target area.
Anatomy
THE HIPS: Take an in-depth look at the hips and their anatomy to understand the functional approach to yin
The blueprint poses.
Work with Myofascial Release to understand anatomy and target areas
The archetypes in yin yoga. Learn which poses to choose to suit different body types.
Understand ranges of motions, stretching, compression v tension.
Understand skeletal variation and target areas.
Learn about the intelligence of fascia.
Energy
Explore movement of energy and the fundamentals of Qi
Understand the importance of the rebound and savasana.
Compare Western and Eastern energy maps.
Understand the five phases or elements of TCM.
Explore Pranayama for Yin
Theming
We will work with themes during the course and focus on the Five Element Theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Themes from Taoism will be introduced.
Times
Tuesday 1-6 Wed 9-5 Thursday 9-5 Friday 10-6 Saturday 9-5 Sunday 9-4
Plus homework and teaching practice
Enrolment Conditions
All courses come with a $200 non-refundable deposit should you decide to withdraw for whatever reason. You are welcome to transfer this as a one off to any other in house training.
