Yin Yoga Workshop
Yin and Yang
- Yin and Yang are opposite sides of the same coin; they are two halves that create wholeness.
- Nothing is completely Yin or Yang. Even darkness (Yin) has some light (Yang) and the darkness of dusk is Yang compared to the darkness of midnight.
- Yin and Yang are not static. For example, the day flows into night and daylight is shorter at certain times of the year.
Yin Yoga
- Most yoga practiced in the West today is a Yang form of yoga, which emphasizes muscular contraction and fluid movement. Yin Yoga focuses on the connective (Yin) tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine.
- Yin tissue responds best to gentle stress that is held longer than Yang poses.
- Poses are practiced with relaxed muscles and act to strengthen and gently open connective tissue while stimulating the body’s subtle energy channels.
In our Yin Yoga Workshop, you’ll learn:
- Overview of Tensile and Compressive Forces in the Body
- Roots of Yin Yoga
- Three Pillars of Yin Yoga Theory
- Three Dimensions of Chi
- Meditation Practices
- Modern Meridian Theory
- Chakra Theory
- Bandha Practices
- Pose Breakdown and Benefits of Specific Yin Postures
- Pranayama Practices
- Yin Sequencing
- Yin Pose Modifications
Prerequisites
A year or more of yoga practice is recommended to get the most benefit from this workshop.
Continuing Education Credits
This workshop counts as 24 contact CEC hours for Yoga Alliance RYTs.
Yin Yoga Workshop
Course Includes
- Lecture and Video on Anatomy and Yin Theory
- 6 Hours of Yin Practice
- Pose Breakdown and Modifications
- Practice Sequencing and Teaching
- Pranayama Practice
- Meditation Practice
Yin Benefits
- Strengthens and Gently Stresses Connective Tissue
- Massages Tissues
- Encourages Toxin and Waste Release
- Breaks Down Scar Tissue by Reducing Adhesions
- Removes Blockages of Energy Flow
- Maintains Range of Motion
- Elongates Fascia
- Improves Blood Flow
- Keeps Bones Healthy by Providing Beneficial Stress
- Increases Hyaluronic Acid (HA) which Hydrates Tissues
- Decreases Contracture of the Joint Capsules
- Reduces Fixation in the Joints
- Passively Lengthen Muscles through Stressing Fascial Bags
- Increases Collagen Production for Stronger, Thicker Ligaments
- Stimulates Fibroblasts, which Create Collagen and Elastin
- Improves Joint Lubrication
- Slows Skin Aging by Increasing Hydration
- Maintains or Reestablishes Normal Lordotic Curve
- Reduces Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Risks
- Awakens, Enhances and Balances Prana
- Trains the Mind and Body to Become Calm and Endure Distraction
- Nourishes the Organs through Acupressure via Compression of Meridian Lines
- Creates Internal Pulsed Magnetic Fields that Restore Cellular Health
- Turns Off the Sympathetic (fight-or-flight) Nervous System
- Increases the Neurotransmitter GABA (Restores Calm)
Required Book
- Yin Yoga: Principles and Practices by Paul Grilley
FAQs
Duration
This class is 24-hours and is taught over a 3-day period.
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