Events

Gabrielle Harris Yin Yoga Teacher Training Live

Yoga Corner: 21 - 23 Andrews Avenue, Lower Hutt | $1100

History+Foundations+Beginnings:

Understand the roots of yin and how it differs from more yang-type movements physiologically, mentally and spiritually.

Explore Daoism and yin yang theory and how it applies to modern-day practice.

Teaching and Leading:

YIN SEQUENCING: It is important to know how to assemble a yin class so it flows and has meaning. Guidance will be given in designing sequences that are simple and clear, but meaningful.

YIN THEMES: Understand the importance of themes in the Yin classes. We will look at classics like The Tao,

HOLDING SPACE: A subtle difference makes you an outstanding yin teacher. Learn how to hold space, be present, and communication skills.

YIN AND YANG: Learn about subtle yet powerful movements to guide qi. Bringing movement or stillness into yin practices.

PROPS: take an in-depth look at how to use props to modify poses.

YIN VARIATIONS: How to adapt poses to feel more or less into the target area.

Anatomy

-THE HIPS: Take an in-depth look at the hips and their anatomy to understand the functional approach to yin

-The blueprint poses.

-Work with Myofascial Release to understand anatomy and target areas

-The archetypes in yin yoga. Learn which poses to choose to suit different body types.

-Understand ranges of motions, stretching, compression v tension.

-Understand skeletal variation and target areas.

-Learn about the intelligence of fascia.

Energy:

-Explore movement of energy and the fundamentals of Qi

-Understand the importance of the rebound and savasana.

-Compare Western and Eastern energy maps.

-Understand the five phases or elements of TCM.

-Explore Pranayama for YIn

Theming:

We will work with themes during the course and focus on the Five Element Theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TEACHING PRACTICE: you will have an opportunity to teach ‘real’ students. This is non-compulsory but encouraged.

-Students will receive pre course resources and emails leading up to the course.

-There is a homework component during the course.

-Students will need to complete a lesson plan assignment to receive certification

INVESTMENT: $1100

Your course fee includes a $200 non-refundable portion should you withdraw

Dates:

Mon 9th Nov 9am - 4pm

Tues 10th Nov 9am - 4pm

Wed 11th Nov 9am - 4pm

Thurs 12th Nov 9am - 4pm

Fri 13th Nov 9am - 4pm

Sat 14th Nov 11am - 4pm

Sun 15th Nov 10 - 4pm

(NOTE: same days may go a little longer - by 15-30 mins)