Curriculum

The Art of Svādhyāya™ Yin Yoga

 100 HRS YIN TRAINING

PHILOSOPHY

  • Introduction to Yin Yoga

  • Exploring the relationship between Yin and Yang

  • The Tenets of the Yin Practice

  • Effects of Yin yoga on the subtle body

  • Pain/Breath and working the edge  

  • Gunas and its effects on the subtle body

 

ANATOMY

  • Sensations of Tension Vs Compression (Limitation & the uniqueness of the body)

  • Looking at the major joints of the body (Understanding the uniqueness of the human body)

  • Connective tissues (benefits of yin on the joints)

  • Teaching from a Functional Approach

 

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

  • Knowledge and understanding of Yin-Yoga (Difference between Yin and Yang style of Yoga)

  • How to communicate effectively the value of Yin-Yoga (Teaching & Voice)

  • Art of sequencing Yin-Yoga (Design classes from an anatomical or meridian point of view)

 

PRACTICE

  • Practice the main Yin-Yoga poses (Exploring the postures and variations)

  • Benefits and Contra Indications (Understanding the postures and their qualities)

  • Importance of breath in Yin Yoga (Leading toward a tranquil mind)

  • Yin poses and prop usage (How and when to use props)

  • Teaching yin sessions and assisting /observing a yin class.

 

Explore the 12 Meridians

  • Introduction to the Meridians (Understanding the 12 meridians and its functions)

 

Reading Material

  • The only way out is within by Rohini Singh

  • The complete Guide to Yin Yoga 2nd edition by Bernie Clark

  • Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers

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Recommended Viewing Material

  • DVD: Anatomy for Yin Yoga and Insight Yoga

  • Yin Yoga: The Functional Approach

  • Bare Bones of Anatomy by Paul Grilley

  • Online Course: www.pranamaya.com

50 HRS YIN TRAINING

PHILOSOPHY

  • Introduction to Yin Yoga

  • Exploring the relationship between Yin and Yang

  • The Tenets of the Yin Practice

  • Effects of Yin yoga on the subtle body

  • Pain/Breath and working the edge  

  • Gunas and its effects on the subtle body

 

ANATOMY

  • Sensations of Tension Vs Compression (Limitation & the uniqueness of the body)

  • Looking at the major joints of the body (Understanding the uniqueness of the human body)

  • Connective tissues (benefits of yin on the joints) 

  • Teaching from a Functional Approach

 

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

  • Knowledge and understanding of Yin-Yoga (Difference between Yin and Yang style of Yoga)

  • How to communicate effectively the value of Yin-Yoga (Teaching & Voice)

  • Art of sequencing Yin-Yoga (Design classes from an anatomical or meridian point of view)

 

PRACTICE

  • Practice the main Yin-Yoga poses (Exploring the postures and variations)

  • Benefits and Contra Indications (Understanding the postures and their qualities)

  • Importance of breath in Yin Yoga (Leading toward a tranquil mind)

  • Yin poses and prop usage (How and when to use props)

  • Teaching yin sessions and assisting /observing a yin class.

  • ​

Reading Material

  • The only way out is within by Rohini Singh

  • The complete Guide to Yin Yoga 2nd edition by Bernie Clarke

​

Recommended Viewing Material​

  • Yin Yoga: The Functional Approach

  • Bare Bones of Anatomy by Paul Grilley

  • Online Course: www.pranamaya.com

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