YIN YOGA – a 40 hour module (triple module – three weekends)
This course is designed for RYT teachers who also want to learn to teach Yin Yoga. It is also for teachers who have already completed a 200-Hr yoga teacher training, and wish to collect 300-Hr points toward their 500-Hr certificate. Or for the curious practitioner who simply wishes to deepen his or her knowledge in yoga. We will cover the following topics through lecture, discussion, and hands-on/verbal practice:
An introduction to the Philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga
Benefits of practicing Yin Yoga
The difference between Yin Yoga and Yang styles of Yoga (such as Power Yoga and Ashtanga), as well as the difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga
Yin Yoga Anatomy & Physiology: (1) difference between Tension and Compression; and (2) study of Fascia and Joints
Subtle Body Anatomy: (1) study of energy in the form of Prana or Qi (chi); and (2) Modern Meridian Theory
Working through the most common Yin Yoga poses
Practice teaching a Yin Yoga class
This is a triple module Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays:
Sept. 23rd, 24th, 25th 2016
Sept 30th and Oct 1st and 2nd 2016
Oct 14th, 15th and 16th 2016
Price of this module: $995
This module is designed for teachers who have already completed a 200-Hr yoga teacher training, and wish to accumulate 300 credits toward their 500-Hr certification OR for the curious practitioner who simply wishes to deepen his or her knowledge of yoga.
To receive your 300-Hr diploma from Spira you must complete all 15 modules within 4 years and pass the final exam and presentation.
Family and Work Friendly Schedule for Weekend Modules: