Yin and Restorative Yoga Training
November 2024 – Feb 2025
This 100 hr Yin and Restorative Yoga CPD Training is suitable for yoga teachers who wish to explore and teach Yin and Restorative Yoga. It offer a deep and rich journey that will nourish your mind, body and soul. Yin and Restorative yoga practices are very compatible in nature. Yin Yoga is rooted in the ancient shamanic tradition of China and in the Chinese Daoist philosophy of being at one with everything and in harmony with your own nature. Restorative Yoga, also known as the “Rest and Digest” practice originated from the teachings of B.K.S Iyengar and aims to bring balance to both the body and mind. Even though the source, focus and energetics of these two practices differ, the postures and practice are very compatible. The offering of both paths side by side allows students to draw from both Indian and Chinese ancient wisdom to create balance, wholeness and connection.
The training will be held both in the Green Lotus Yoga studio in Gort, Galway and live on Zoom.
Upon completion of the training, you will also have access to the GLY Members Online Training Platform, where you can re-watch the live lectures whenever you like. Teachers who complete this CPD can use the 100 hours towards CE credits and towards building up towards Advanced 300 hr GLY accreditation.
This Training can also be taken as a 200 hr Yin Fusion Foundation Training or a 300 hr Yin, Restore and Flow Fusion Training.
100 hr Curriculum
Yin Yoga
- The History of Yin Yoga and Daoist Philosophy
- Biotensegrity Anatomy : Fascia and Myofascial Trains
- Physiology of our Tissues
- Joint Anatomy – a Yin Perspectice
- Yin Yoga poses, modifictions etc.
- Human variation as expressed on the mat
- How to theme and sequence Yin Yoga Classes
- Sequencing for the seasons and the senses.
- Yin Yoga Practices for the Meridians
- Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health
- Teaching practice of poses including modifications and props
- Theming
- Physical, mental and energetic benefits of practice
- The Daoist view of energy in relation to the Indian Energetic maps and the western perspective
- Yoga for the mind in relation to Samkhya, the Eight limbs, Buddhism and Jungian psychotherapy.
Restorative Yoga
- The History of Restorative Yoga and the Krishnamacharya lineage
- The Science relating to the relaxation response and the stress response
- Restorative Yoga poses, modifications etc.
- How to sequence restorative yoga classes
- Patanjali’s yoga sutras in relation to mental health
- Teaching practice of poses including modifications and props
- Cueing the poses
- Learning Restorative yoga poses
- Hatha/Tantric Energetics, koshas, gunas, chakras, vayus
- Pranayama
- The science and healing power of Yoga Nidra and Interoception including scripted processes
- Samkalpa (intention), Inner Resource, Heart-felt desire and the ancient practice of Pratipaksha Bhavana (cultivating the oppositeH
Fees
One Time Payment Price before November 6th 2024 – €900
Instalment Plan option – €1000 euros
Non – refundable Deposit – €400 plus €150 for 4 weekends.
Who is the Training suitable for?
The Yin and Restorative Yoga CPD Training is suitable for qualified yoga teachers, who wish to teach Yin and Restorative yoga and integrate the others aspects of the curriculum into their teachings. It is also suitable for experienced students who want to build up their teacher training hours but are not ready to complete their 200 hr foundation training.
Teachers who complete this CPD can use the 100 hours towards CE credits and towards building up towards Advanced 300 hr GLY accreditation.
Extra Details
November 9th-10th 2024
December 14th-15th 2024
January 18th-19th 2025
February 15th-16th 2025
There will also be 4 live online classes throughout the training. Dates TBA
- 1 x Yoga Mat
- 2 bricks (Please note bricks are brick shaped; whereas blocks are flatter and rectangular, more like an A4 sheet)
- 1 x bolster
- 1 x yoga strap
- 1 or 2 bankets
- Yinsights – Bernie Clarke
- The Language of Yin : Yin Themes, Sequences and Inspiration to bring to your classes – Gabrielle Harris
- Restorative Yoga: Power, Presence and Practice – Anna Ashby
- Free PDF manual
Optional - Your Body, Your Yoga, Bernie Clarke
- Your Upper Body, Your Yoga, Bernie Clarke
- Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health – Tracey Meyers
- Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief – Julie Lusk
- Yoga Nidra Meditations : 24 scripts for True Relaxation – Julie Lusk
- 2 x Online Theory quizzes to be completed within 3 months of the training
- 1 x written Restorative Yoga class with option to video the class for deeper feedback
- 1 x Yoga Nidra, recorded on audio or video
- 1 x written Yin Yoga class with option to video the class for deeper feedback
We will also provide you with the tools to take videos on your phone and how to upload.
For those choosing the the studio option, the Training will be held in the Green Lotus Yoga studio in Gort, Galway. The studio holds 28 people usually, however numbers will be capped to a small number (approx. 12) to allow for social distancing. It is fully propped with mats, bolsters, blankets, bricks and belts. It has an equipped kitchen for students who want to bring their own lunch or cook in the kitchen. It has changing rooms for students to store their clothes etc. All props are aired for 48 hrs use to ensure there is no spead of the COVID virus.
Gort is a small town on the edge of the Burren. There are great restaurants close by to eat in and there are lots of airbnb and bnb options ranging from €25-€100 per night for students staying overnight.
For students availing of the studio option, we recommend:
- Woodley BNB – Georges Street, Gort. Cheap and cheerful and a stones throw from the studio.
- The Lady Gregory Hotel – About 10 mins walk form the studio. Comfortable and clean with spa.
- Any air bnbs in the close vaccinity. Kinvara is a lovely place to stay and is about 20 mins drive form Gort with more air BNB options usually.
Training Includes
- Free PDF manual
- 10 hrs of On-demand classes plus recordings
- 4 x live Yin and Restorative Classes
- Ongoing Mentorship Throughout
- Yoga Alliance Registered Teaching Cert