Yin Yoga Immersion
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga
Yin Yoga Immersion is a condensed, intensive training program designed to provide a focused and in-depth study of Yin yoga.
This 30 hour immersion course is ideal for current yoga instructors or students seeking to enhance their practice. Even individuals who do not intend to become yoga instructors can greatly benefit from this immersion program. Professionals such as massage therapists and social workers will also find this training valuable as it offers an exceptional yoga practice that supports overall health and well-being.
In this course you will learn:
- About Yin Yoga: Including history, yin/yang theory and relevance.
- Anatomy: This covers anatomy that is specific to Yin. Prior knowledge of basic anatomy will be helpful.
- Pranayama for Yin: Yoga breathing techniques which will enhance the yin effect.
- Yin Poses with variations, modifications and cautions.
- Meridians and Acupressure for Yin Yoga: Learn about the organs and energy channels according to traditional Chinese medicine and the effects of each of the poses on this system.
- Teaching Methodology: Specific to teaching yin yoga, including themes, sequencing and presentation.
- Yoga Philosophy and Mindfulness: The quietness and long holds of the yin poses lend themselves to introspection. Learn how to guide a class through a mindfulness experience in the poses. This part of the course is the Home Study component.
