20 hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training w/Certification

This yoga teacher training is for existing instructors who are interested in teaching yin yoga or deepening their understanding of the practice. It does come with 20 continuing education hours through Yoga Alliance. This course will meet at a private location in LaVernia.

The schedule includes:

April 19, 10 AM to 5 PM

AND

April 20, 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Additionally, students will be required to participate in 8 hours of observation/practice with approved yin yoga teachers in your area and submit all required homework to obtain certification.

***Students who attended previous yin workshops with Bliss House Yoga, may be eligible for a discount. Additionally, these students may have the option to skip training on 4/19 or attend and retrain to refresh your memory. Please reach out to Margie if you’re unsure if this applies to you.

Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods compared to other yoga practices. Here are the key attributes of yin yoga:

1. Longer Holds: Practitioners typically hold positions for three to five minutes, or even longer. This time helps apply moderate stress to connective tissues—the tendons, fascia, and ligaments—aiming to increase circulation in the joints and improve flexibility.

2. Meditative Approach: The practice is designed to cultivate inner silence and deepen awareness of the body and mind. The longer duration of asanas encourages mindfulness and introspection.

3. Targeting Deep Tissues: Yin yoga works beneath the muscle layer to target deeper tissues, complementing dynamic exercises that focus on muscle strength and stamina.

4. Rooted in Tradition: With ancient origins, yin yoga incorporates traditional Chinese medicine principles, stimulating the subtle body's channels or meridians, which are also targeted in acupuncture and other Asian medicine forms.

5. Accessory Use: Props such as blocks, bolsters, and blankets support the body during long holds, catering to diverse flexibility levels and making the practice accessible to everyone.

6. Balance and Complement: It complements more strenuous yang styles of yoga and other high-intensity exercises, creating a balanced routine that incorporates strength and flexibility.

7. Improves Energy Flow: The practice emphasizes the body's energy flow, believed to influence individual well-being.

Come learn all about this incredibly powerful practice and how to teach it in a way that maximizes your students‘ health and healing goals.

There are 2 Required Reading Materials for this course:

1. Language of Yin- Gabrielle Harris
2. Yin Yoga - By Kassandra Reinhardt

^^^Please bring these with you to training.

The cost for this certification is $200.

Feel free to reach out to Margie if you have any questions prior to registration at 314-882-3075.