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What is the training about?

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This training course will delve into the theoretical foundations of Yin yoga. You'll also get a number of practical resources so you can safely and beneficially teach or practice on your own.

The training is recognized by the Yoga Alliance and is recommended for: yoga teachers who want to add this technique to their classes, yoga practitioners looking for a global vision of the various elements that make up the Yin practice, athletes who want to complement the strength, that their sport already provides them, with flexibility, yogis and yoginis who need a softer or more meditative practice temporarily or permanently.

 

Upon completion of the Yin Yoga training course:

 

You will obtain a global theoretical understanding of this practice and you will have acquired a series of practical resources to teach or practice Yin yoga on your own in a safe and beneficial way.

You will receive a certificate of completion of the course endorsed by Yoga Alliance (YACEP or Continuing Education) and by Lemon Yoga Sevilla.

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What will you learn in the training?

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Program contents

 

INTRODUCTION

 

• What is Yin yoga and where does it come from?

• Yin and Yang Theory

• The Tao and Traditional Chinese Medicine

• For what purpose is Yin yoga practiced?

• The four principles of Yin yoga

 

THE PHYSICAL BODY

 

• The tissues in Yin yoga

• The fascias and their importance in Yin yoga

• Tension and compression

• Anatomical variability and limits in the physical body

• The functional approach

• The planes of movement in Yin yoga

• Main joint groups in the practice of Yin yoga

• Summary of asanas for the lower body

• Summary of asanas for the upper body

• Summary of asanas for the spine

• The rebound or integration phase in Yin yoga

• Physical benefits of Yin yoga

 

THE ENERGY OF THE BODY

 

• Map of the energy body in Yin yoga (vs. Hatha yoga)

• Vital energy or chi

• The energy channels: meridians

• Pranayama in Yin yoga

• Correlation between fascial pathways and meridians

• Internal organs

• The biological clock

• Energy centers

• Theory of the 5 elements or energetic qualities

• Seasonal focus in Yin yoga

• Energetic benefits of Yin yoga

 

THE EMOTIONAL BODY AND THE MENTAL BODY

 

• Emotional and mental qualities of the Organs

• Meditation in Yin yoga

• Emotional and mental benefits of Yin yoga

 

SEQUENCING AND TEACHING

 

• How to sequence according to different approaches (physical, energetic and meditative).

• Other aspects: the class dialogue, how to plan the time, what "adjustments" to offer: to whom and how, the importance of silence, the use of props.

• You will also lead a sequenced class by yourself and receive feedback from your classmates.

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EVERY DAY

 

• We'll start the day with a 2-hour guided practice that will include meditation time, pranayamas and visualizations, Yin asanas with variations, and different sequential approaches so that you can experience (and enjoy!) many of the theoretical aspects of the course.

• The course also includes a complete manual that develops and illustrates all the topics in the syllabus.

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Requirements to participate

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• Have had a yoga practice for at least 6 months

• Have taken at least 10 Yin yoga classes

• If you want to participate but do not meet the requirements, write to us to discuss your particular situation.

• IMPORTANT: To obtain the certificate, it is necessary to complete the entire training: attend all the face-to-face sessions and hand in the homework within 6 months upon finalization of the course.

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What's the price??

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• Early bird: €590 (until March 1)

• Full price: €650 (from March 2)

*NO refund upon cancellation unless for a justified illness 15 days or more before the training. Thanks for understanding, our trainer must ensure the cost of travel and other associated costs of the program.