Foundations Of Yin Yoga : Turning The Gaze Inward
Yin Yoga is an embodied movement practice with elements rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Meridian Theory. This grounding style of yoga merges the tissue restoring properties of asana with the contemplative power of meditation and self-inquiry. Yin invites the practitioner to turn their gaze inward to better understand the subtlety of the lived experience, creating an increased sense of resiliency.
Participants will deepen their understanding of this subtle practice; exploring functional anatomy and skeletal variations so that every body can meet the intention of the pose. Participants will expand their knowledge of yin’s guiding principles, how to incorporate mindfulness and meditation practices, and learn about guiding principles of TCM meridian theory.
This 45 hour training meets across four months, for 40 contact hours and 5 asynchronous hours. It is open to yoga teachers and/or yin practitioners with a consistent practice. Yoga Teachers will leave the workshop equipped with the tools necessary to lead an effective and impactful yin class, while practitioners will be able to create self-care sequences for themselves.
Homework will be assigned, students who complete all coursework will receive certificates. This training is eligible for 45 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits.
About your facilitator:
Islay Taylor (she/her) is an E-RYT200 / RYT500 / YACEP educator based in Providence, Rhode Island. She is dedicated to providing a compassionate space for students to bravely practice svādhyāya, self study. Knowing one’s mind is the gateway to self transformation, and it is through self realization that we can achieve collective liberation.
She has over 1,000 hours of yoga study; receiving her 200hr teaching certification in 2017, and her 300hr certification in 2022. Her teaching focuses on Yin Yoga, mindfulness and subtle inquiry, functional anatomy and mechanics, inclusivity and accessibility, and yoga philosophy.
Topics Covered in this Training
Principles and history of Yin Yoga
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridian Theory
Yin Tissues versus Yang Tissues and the importance of fascia
Functional Anatomy
Anatomical variations and how to adapt postures
Mindfulness practices that heighten observation skills
Meditation practices to support the practice of Yin Yoga
Teaching from a functional perspective
How to teach Yin Yoga in a studio setting and class theming
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
The Vedic Kosha System
Suggested Readings
A full-color Training Manual and additional articles will be provided
Bernie Clark, The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
Paul Grilley, Yin Yoga Principles and Practices
Please note that this book is currently out of print,
but a digital copy is available for free here.
Training Dates
This comprehensive training meets over the course of four weekends for a total of 45 hours (40 contact hours, 5 asynchronous hours).
Being able to attend each weekend is greatly encouraged, as the information presented is sequential.
Friday, September 26, 4-8pm
Saturday, September 27, 12-8pm
Friday, October 24, 4-8pm
Saturday, October 25, 12-8pm
Friday, November 21, 4-8pm
Saturday, November 22, 12-8pm
Saturday, December 6, 12-8pm
Investment
$850
Earn 45 Yoga Alliance CEUs
Receive a comprehensive, full-color, training manual
$200 super early bird discount available to the first 5 registrants
$100 early bird discount offered to subsequent registrants enrolling before September 1st
What Students Are Saying…
“I love the freedom from the rigidity of alignment that I am accustomed to with my experience doing hot yoga. I love that there is ease in making modifications for all bodies so that everyone can meet their needs in class. This training provided me with enough material and concepts about Yin to create class sequences and guide people through a class. I would recommend this to anyone who wishes to enhance their practice and share it with others.”
– Shirley, 2024 Yin Teacher Training Graduate
“This course exceeded my goals in several ways. 1) I understand the history of yoga and yin yoga’s placement within that; 2) I have a better understanding of Chinese medicine and it’s relationship to Yin yoga; 3) I now am able to create a yin yoga sequence for myself, thinking about both the areas of the body I want to address, and the energy lines; and 4) I could incorporate a few postures into my meditation classes with the right props.
Attending this yin yoga workshop has deepened my personal yin yoga practice. I now know the theory and philosophy that undergirds yin yoga; I understand the role of fascia in the body; the areas of the body that are impacted by specific postures; how postures have both a physical and energetic component to them; and how to customize a yin yoga sequence according to a theme.
Thank you so much, Islay. I so appreciate your teaching style and your knowledge!”
– Jenn, 2024 Yin Teacher Training Graduate