100 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Bali

Are you looking for more balance and harmony in your life? Are you curious to explore a deeper world through a quieter and gentle yoga practice? Should read Or maybe you’re a 200 hour yoga teacher looking to compliment your offerings.

100 hour Yin Yoga teacher training in Bali is medicine for our fast-paced modern lifestyles that demand a lot from us. 100 hour Yin Yoga teacher training in Bali invites us to slow down, take time to get to know ourselves and to discover a new way of being on and off the mat.

Daily stress can take a toll on our physical, mental and emotional bodies. It has been attributed to many health conditions such as hyper-tension, leaky gut, insomnia, headaches, and depression. 100 hour Yin yoga teacher training in Bali brings space into the body and mind by releasing blocked energy and emotions, assisting you in rewinding your whole being.

The term yin comes from the Taoist concept of Yin Yang. Yang is dynamic in nature and is associated with doing, achieving, growing, and expansion. Yin is the quieter, slower, more inward nature and the two together form a complete whole. This is why when you explore or teach yin yoga, it will bring balance and harmony into your life and that of your students.

What you Will Learn

1. Yin Yang Philosophy

2. History of Yin Yoga

3. Yin Yoga Theory

Principles of the yin practice. How to practice and teach yin yoga.
4 stages of a yin pose
How to teach functional yoga
3 types of stresses in the body that you can apply in yoga
Compression / tension theory
The Rebound – why we do it and when and how to offer it

4. Anatomy of Yoga

14/10/7 model.
Learn the 14 skeletal segments, 10 myofascial groups and 7 archetypes of poses
Aesthetic vs Functional alignment in a pose
Yin and Yang tissues in the body and how to exercise each. What effects each have.
Understanding fascia and how it relates to the yin practice, emotions and Meridians
Nervous system – the difference between sympathetic and presymplectic nervous systems. Learn how to difference yoga and breath practices influence each.
Respiratory system – using the breath to influence the nervous system.
Hormonal system and how to balance with a yin practice

5. Teaching Methodology

How to teach functional yin by accommodating skeletal variation in students
3 parts of a yin class
Use of props to decrease or increase a stress
Learn how to hold space and facilitate a class
How to theme and sequence a class to affect mood
How to influence the physical, astral and causal bodies
How to teach using the Meridian system from Traditional Chinese Medicine
The art of touch. Sensitive adjustments. Knowing when it’s appropriate to adjust.

6. Traditional Chinese Medicine

5 Element Theory
The 3 Treasures
Zang-Fu Organs
Meridian System. Learn the 12 main meridians and 2 extra meridians in the body and how these connect to the elements, organs and health of the body.
How to stimulate and harmonize the flow of Qi (energy) in the body
Emotions, colours, organs, seasons and tissues associated with each element.

7. Meditation and Mindfulness

The difference between meditation and mindfulness
Learn a variety of meditations to bring to your classes
Cultivate a daily meditation practice for yourself
Develop a mindfulness toolbox for your daily life
How to use mindfulness while in a yin pose
Guiding students with mindfulness during a class

8. The Business of Yoga

How to register with Yoga Alliance
Introduction to marketing
Professional conduct and ethics for yoga teachers
Beginning your journey as a yoga teacher

Who is this training for?

If you have a regular yin practice and want to dive deeper into all things yin and start teaching.
If you would like to learn how to slow down and learn a different style of yoga to bring balance to your personal practice.
If you’re already teaching and want to expand your knowledge and repertoire. Being able to teach yin and another style of yoga makes you a versatile teacher for retreats, studios or online classes.
All levels of practitioners are welcome so even if you are new to yin and want to explore it further, this training will give you a great foundation.
If you would like to explore Mindfulness and Meditation as a way of being.
Ready to release past patterns and tensions from the emotional and physical bodies.
If you would like to explore your inner landscape and develop a deeper relationship with yourself.
If you would like to bring a more holisitic understanding of health and wellbeing through Traditional Chinese Medicine, yin and meditation.

Certification

If you are a RYT 200 or RYT 500 and registered with Yoga Alliance this training will qualify you for 100 hours of Continuing Education contact hours. All students will receive a certificate on successful completion of the training. You do not need to be a registered yoga teacher to receive your certificate.

What Your Day Will Look Like

Time	Activity
7.30 – 9.30am	Meditation / Morning movement
9.30 – 10.30am	Breakfast
10.30 – 12.00 noon	Anatomy / Traditional Chinese Medicine / Mind Body Awareness
12.00 – 12.15pm	Break
12.15 – 1.30pm	Teaching Methodology
1.30 – 3.00pm	Lunch
3.00 – 5.00pm	Asana Clinic / Practice Teaching
5.00 – 6.30pm	Yin Practice

* Schedule may vary from day to day with some evening activities added.

What’s Included

Small group size of up to 25 students so you get maximum benefit and time with teaching faculty.
14 nights in en-suite accommodation in an independent villa with stunning rice-field views, deck, and organic bath products.
3 x daily nutritious vegetarian meals each day for the duration of the training, including on the days off if you wish.
Vegan and gluten-free options available.
All-day help yourself herbal teas, coffee and filtered water with daily afternoon snacks.
Complimentary one-way airport transfer to retreat center at scheduled times on arrival day (from airport only).
100 hours of yoga training certified by Yoga Alliance with a certificate of completion.
Celebration graduation dinner at a local Ubud restaurant.
Comprehensive training manual and world-class teaching faculty.
Inner Yoga Training gift bag on arrival.
Unrestricted access to custom-built yoga facilities including infinity pool, spa, and WiFi at Azadi Retreat.
Serene surroundings nestled in Bali’s unique rice-fields with beautiful views for your yoga practice and downtime.