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YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
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"The training is fantastic, well structured and presented with such humour - I had so many new insights and revelations. Many questions from my own teaching practice were answered. I highly recommend this training and am so happy that I was part of it.“
- Nelly S., Berlin, April '18
- Nelly S., Berlin, April '18
Yin Yoga Training - 30 hours
Meridian Theory, Yin Yoga & Chakra Meditation - Fri 13 - Sun 15 Nov, 2020
Upper Body Anatomy & Creative Teaching - Fri 12 - Sun 14 Feb, 2021
Learn the theory and wonderful practice of Yin Yoga, including Upper Body Anatomy, Meridians and how to teach Yin Yoga. We have two weekends of intensive study, practice and exploration of Yin Yoga for Yoga Teachers and experienced students of Yoga. This is a certified course (see below). If you cannot attend the full training, it is possible to join one weekend (18 hrs) and complete the other weekend at a later date.
Shakti & Maheshwara's Yin Yoga teacher trainings are based on the anatomical principles of Paul and Suzee Grilley, the founders of modern Yoga's Yin Yoga Practice. The training will provide you with the foundations of Yin Yoga and in addition we will explore different areas of practice, deepening your understanding of this mindful asana-practice as well as yoga-philosophy in general. The tissues in our body need appropriate exercise in order to stay healthy, grow and heal. The law of our body is: use it or lose it.
Yin Yoga originated in the US and was founded by Paul Grilley. It is a soft and slow asana practice without any correct or exact form. While the connective tissue, fascia and soft tissues of the joints are “trained“ in a specific way, our muscles remain relaxed. The postures are held without any effort or strain. Yin Yoga has has a strengthening and regenerative effect on the tissues while the entire system enjoys deep states of relaxation. Physical restrictions disappear and energy flows.
Yin yoga positively influences the joints and myofascial structures mainly of the pelvis, legs and spine. In this training we will specialize in the muscles of the upper body and skeletal variations of the shoulder girdle, cervical spine, humerus and ulnar, which has an influence on all asanas involving the upper back, arms and hands. We will then deeply explore the fascia as the “meridian-tissue“ and look at the Yin-Meridians of the body in theory and practice.
This course will give you a whole new understanding about the importance of an individual approach to asana practice and infuse your teaching with new enthusiasm, as you will be able to recognize the anatomical differences in your students and provide them with appropriate individual guidance.
What you will learn in this training:
We will analyze, observe and practice all of the elements of Yin Yoga in depth. We will break down the theory and practice of Yin, Chakras and Meridians, Anatomy of yoga for Yin and Yang and Modern Meridian Theory as applied to Yin Yoga. The trainings are based on the philosophical and anatomical principles of Paul and Suzee Grilley.
- Yin Yoga in theory and practice, theory of exercise, Yin & Yang-Theory, the functional approach to yoga
- Interactive hands-on study of anatomy.
- Overview: 14 skeletal segments, 10 muscle groups
- In depth study of the upper-body-musculature
- Finding skeletal landmarks and testing range of motion, skeletal variations: shoulder girdle, cervical spine, humerus, ulnar
- The 7 archetypal asanas and variations
- Exploring Yin Yoga Poses and the Variations of Functional Alignment. Functional analysis of asanas like shoulderstand, headstand, wheel, pigeon, chaturanga, downward dog and implications for your Yin Yoga practice
- Energy-theory & chakra Meditation
- Exploring the target areas for the Yin and Yang Meridians of the Body
- The Effect of Yin Yoga on Meridians and how to apply this in your Yin Yoga Class
- Creative Teaching: Yin Yoga with Story Telling, Mantras & Poems
- Communication: When to listen/observe, when to speak/lead
Yin Yoga Certification
On successful completion of both weekends (Nov & Feb), qualified Yoga Teachers (200 hours) will receive a Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (30 hours) from Yoga Prema School of Yoga (A registered Yoga Training School with Yoga Alliance Professionals UK). If you attend only one weekend you will be issued with a certificate of attendance for 18 hours. If you then go on to complete the second weekend at a later date, you will receive a Yin Yoga Teacher Certification. If you are not a qualified 200 hour yoga teacher, you are welcome to attend the course and will receive a certificate of attendance.
Course Details
Times for each weekend (UK - British Standard Time):
Friday - 5.00 - 9.00pm Saturday & Sunday - 9.00 - 4.30pm (60/90 minutes for lunch). We will start promptly each day.
Online/Livestream: The course will be livestreamed using Zoom. If you are not familiar with this platform we will happily guide you through the simple process of taking part in the course online. You just need to have internet connection and a laptop, tablet or smart phone.
Price
Full Training (both weekends) - £540 includes Yin Yoga Teacher certification and a Yin Yoga
Course Manual - Pay here
One weekend only - £270 - includes a certificate of attendance/completion and a Yin Yoga
Course Manual - Pay here
Course Recording - Full access to November weekend recording for 2 weeks - £50, Unlimited access £80
BOOKING
Please see below booking information.
Booking: Please complete an application form. A deposit of £100 is necessary for a confirmed place on the course. It is possible to pay in instalments or with an agreed payment plan with Yoga Prema. Full payment is required 2 weeks before the course start date.
Please read the course terms & conditions here
What you will need
Your yoga mat, 2 meditation cushions, notebook and pens. Each day will include both practice sessions of Yin Yoga and lectures/study.
Recommended Reading
First choice:
Bernie Clark, "Your Body Your Yoga“
Paul Grilley "Yin Yoga - outline of A quiet practice“
Additional reading:
Bernie Clark "Complete Guide to Yin Yoga“ or any other Yin Book by Bernie
Sarah Powers "Insight Yoga"
Guest Teachers - Maheswara & Shakti - Yoga Vidya Speyer, Germany
Maheshwara Manfred Lehner, yoga teacher (BYV) and yoga acharya (ISYVC), Yin Yoga Teacher Level 1, 2 & 5 with Paul and Suzee Grilley,- meditation course instructor (BYVG), long time experience in teaching teacher trainings since 2002 (YV Speyer, ISYVC India, SYVP India), post graduate biologist, physical therapist. Maheshwara is known for his gift to make the anatomy of the human body come alive in a stimulating, humorous and fascinating way. With 17 years of teaching teachers, he is one of the most experienced Yin Yoga and Anatomy teachers in Germany.
Shakti Simone Lehner, yoga teacher (BYV) and yoga acharya (ISYVC), Yin Yoga Teacher Level 2 & 5 with Paul & Suzee Grilley, meditation teacher (BYV), certified MBSR-teacher, experience as teacher trainer since 2002 (YV Speyer, ISYVC India, SYVP India), post graduate biologist, Naturopath, Ayurveda- & Hormone-Yoga therapist. Shakti is the "heart" of the training. Her long time experience in teaching allows her to spontanously transform each class into a journey towards your true inner Self and Strength. In this way, the traininig becomes a retreat for your personal practice in which you can explore the depth and beauty of Yin Yoga in your own unique way.
Both did their yoga teacher trainings with Yoga Vidya in Germany (BYV) and the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers (ISYVC) in India in 1999 and 2001. In 2003 they founded the Yoga Vidya Center in Speyer, Germany where they teach courses and trainings since then. Every year they visit India to continue and deepen their knowledge. They also organize yoga-pilgrimage-tours through different parts of India and study philosophy and sanskrit with their yoga and vedanta teachers Swami Govindananda and Swami Tattvarupananda in Kerala. Every January they teach anatomy and asana classes in the advanced training for Yoga Teachers (YTTC Level 2) of the Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham. Maheshwara´s passion is the teaching of yoga anatomy with a lively, practical and down to earth approach. Both teach with humor and love forged from 22 years of practice and teaching experience.
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Testimonials - What previous participants say...
Testimonials
"This course was a really great experience. It was very well taught and done with humour and professionalism. The course has helped me open up to my own regular practice of yoga even more" - Christopher S., Bristol
"Thank you both so much for your time, humour and energy. Over the last 3 years I have attended quite a few workshops, classes and trainings and it was by far the most enjoyable! I can’t recommend this course highly enough! Both Shakti and Maheshwara have so much passion and understanding of yoga (not only Yin) which they share so generously. I always find anatomy fascinating but often difficult to understand but Maheshwara has such a wonderfully, cheerful presentation style that it just seems to make sense. I learnt so much - about myself, the difference in bodies and the traditions of yoga. Thank you so so much, I can’t wait for the next instalment!!“ - Victoria
"Shakti and Maheshwara are wonderful teachers with so much wisdom and joy to share in the way they teach. The course was structured very well and I felt I left with so much understanding and experience that I am already feeling the benefits from and inspired to share with others. I am definitely interested to take my studies further with you and with my own personal practise.
Thank you for your love, care, detail and inspiration." Emma B., London
"I cannot recommend the Yin Yoga Instructors training course (level1) highly enough. Shakti and Mahaswara are great teachers, their unique ability to motivate and share their extensive yoga knowledge with a dose of humour made their training fun and rewarding. They both have a gift of making everyone feel at ease and are full of positive energy for you to learn. This was a wonderful course and has inspired me to teach the beautiful practice Yin Yoga, thank you both so every much.“ - Kate B., Bristol UK
Testimonials
"This course was a really great experience. It was very well taught and done with humour and professionalism. The course has helped me open up to my own regular practice of yoga even more" - Christopher S., Bristol
"Thank you both so much for your time, humour and energy. Over the last 3 years I have attended quite a few workshops, classes and trainings and it was by far the most enjoyable! I can’t recommend this course highly enough! Both Shakti and Maheshwara have so much passion and understanding of yoga (not only Yin) which they share so generously. I always find anatomy fascinating but often difficult to understand but Maheshwara has such a wonderfully, cheerful presentation style that it just seems to make sense. I learnt so much - about myself, the difference in bodies and the traditions of yoga. Thank you so so much, I can’t wait for the next instalment!!“ - Victoria
"Shakti and Maheshwara are wonderful teachers with so much wisdom and joy to share in the way they teach. The course was structured very well and I felt I left with so much understanding and experience that I am already feeling the benefits from and inspired to share with others. I am definitely interested to take my studies further with you and with my own personal practise.
Thank you for your love, care, detail and inspiration." Emma B., London
"I cannot recommend the Yin Yoga Instructors training course (level1) highly enough. Shakti and Mahaswara are great teachers, their unique ability to motivate and share their extensive yoga knowledge with a dose of humour made their training fun and rewarding. They both have a gift of making everyone feel at ease and are full of positive energy for you to learn. This was a wonderful course and has inspired me to teach the beautiful practice Yin Yoga, thank you both so every much.“ - Kate B., Bristol UK
