Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings
Softening the Edges
I have received so much from the practice of yin. It’s so nourishing but also so challenging, soft but at the same time intense. The elements of working with fascia adds such a fascinating dimension and the backdrop of the Meridians from Traditional Chinese Medicine is so deep. My focus in this training is to take you deeper in your connection to the practice and explore what yin means to you. And to enable you to safely teach students of all different body types and shapes.
We offer Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings online and in-person. Online you’ll get the same high quality content as in our in person courses – but taught through Zoom. Although we won’t be there in person we will both be live and interactive.
All the courses are in English.
You will receive…
Upon completion you will receive a diploma, Yoga Alliance 50 hrs (The Shala & YogaTreat, RYS 300 & YACEP). This course also counts as Continuing Education hrs with Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) OR these hours can count towards your level 2 Yoga Teacher Training with The Shala.
A tailormade teacher training focusing on what you would like to dive deeper into.
The support and guidance of two experienced yoga teachers throughout the course (both E-RYT 500)
Small group setting: lots of personal attention and feedback.
Plenty of time to reconnect with your own practice, and to recharge if you’re feeling drained.
Lots of practice in non judgemental non dogmatic environment
Support in finding your own unique teaching style and your authentic voice as a teacher with expert constructive and supportive feedback
The Manual
You will receive two manuals as pdfs. Both a very comprehensive. One covers the theory, the other covers details of all the poses.
If you'd like to get a hard copy we sell them for cost price. Click the button below for details.
We will cover…
Theory and science behind the practice
Meridians and the energy system
Fascia
Updated research, the different aspects of yin yoga and how it is applicable to different body types and how personalities, and how movement patterns plays an important part.
Anatomy
Looking into the specific areas of the body in more detail, how they move and respond to the Yin poses
Teaching the poses
Our focus is very much on teaching the practice in a way that is inclusive and safe for everyone making this a nurturing and healing practice, a way to connect and go deep inside; a way to truly relax and rejuvenate.
For each pose we will cover:
How to practice and teach the basic pose
How to use props
Sequencing
Sequences for specific meridians, for specific yoga poses (eg for backbends, opening the hips, twists, forward bends), and a general all round class
How to plan a class, when and how much to talk, what to talk about.
Contraindications and modifications
How to develop your classes for conditions such as pregnancy, injuries and hyper-mobility, making the practice accessible for individual bodies
Price
For price and more info see under each specific course.
We also offer a bursary to support inclusivity in the yoga world - so if you or your students are in a group that is under-represented in the yoga world you are welcome to join at 50% of the full price. Drop us a line explaining why you qualify and we can take it from there.
Upcoming Courses
FAQs
Will I be a qualified Yin Yoga Teacher?
If you are already a qualified yoga teacher then yes. If not then Please check with your insurer.
How does it work online?
We use Zoom. Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars. You can read more here: https://zoom.us/
How will these sessions work?
The first thing we always do is to welcome everyone in a group, as we do on our trainings in a welcome ‘circle’. As in real life you can get to know each other a bit and get a sense of the group energy.
Then we have a series of talks on different aspects of Yin Yoga via powerpoint presentation screen share, working in line with your manual, which you will receive via email.
We also like to split students into smaller groups to discuss aspects of the course and look at different points of view, we can split the group into smaller “breakout” rooms so you will have the chance for some one to one chats.
For your teaching practice you will be split into smaller groups with one teacher and two or three students. Melanie and Jennie will be able to “pop in” to your group to listen in and give feedback (if you request this). If you prefer to do the teaching practice in person, you can do it as a homework and record it and send it to us. This was a £25 admin fee.
We understand it can be very hard work to listen and watch the screen for long periods so we will include plenty of breaks and a chance to get up and stretch and move (we need this too!)
How does it work in person?
I have recorded all of the theory side of the course so you can watch and re-watch when you have the time. Each talk has a quiz to help consolidate the knowledge. There are 8 hours and 45 minutes of pre-recorded talks and classes. Then when we meet in person for two full days we focus on a practical exploration of the poses. How to teach with adn without props to make the practice accessible and right for each body type.
I want to learn more about Yin Yoga – but I am not interested in becoming a teacher…
You can attend the course and learn about the nurturing and healing benefits of Yin Yoga just for yourself! You’ll not have to do any homework and you can skip the teaching practices.
You won’t get a certificate, but if you change your mind and DO want a certificate – you can complete these segments later.
Can I ask questions?
We always welcome questions! These can be posed via the chat function in Zoom, where you can also chat to each other and share ideas. There is also a facility to “raise you hand” and ask a question verbally.
After each session we will collate the questions and circulate within the group.
What if I’m a total technophobe?
Nothing in the technical online stuff is hard to do. We have done test runs with people we know who have very little/no experience and they all managed it fine! We will send full instruction before the course and we can work it out together.
I’m not a huge fan of working online…
We understand some people are very used to working in this way and some people are very resistant to video meetings (Jennie was until very recently – now she’s a natural!) So, in a similar way to our in person trainings, there is no pressure on you to talk if you don’t want to, you don’t have to do the practice teaching if you don’t want to – we are here to support you and help you have a nurturing time – not to put you on the spot or make you feel uncomfortable. If you have any concerns about any of this, talk to us in advance and we can sort it out.
My house is super noisy!
Some people have expressed concerns about noise/disturbance in the background. Most of the time when you’re listening you will be on mute – so no one can hear what’s happening in the background, and if a pet or child runs around a bit that’s very welcome! If you can’t get quiet to do your teaching practice it’s possible for us to re-schedule it at a time that suits you. So that shouldn’t be a problem.
Do you record sessions?
We don’t record session. We pride ourselves in delivering a live, interactive course where students can ask questions, get involved and provide feedback, thoughts and input to the course as it happens.
We also want to respect the privacy of our students and friends, this is a safe learning space where growth and personal development can take place and we want to keep that safe space open for everyone.
Then there’s also GDPR: it’s against data protection regulations to record and share events without the permission of ALL participants.
What happens if I miss a session?
If you miss half a day or less, you can easily catch up by reviewing the material in the manual or by joining another group at a later date free of charge.
If you miss more than half a day, you can make it up with another group for an admin fee of £30 per day.
It’s all in the manual!
As part of the course you get two full colour manuals included in the price: one on the theory and one giving details on the poses. We will send you the manuals as pdf:s two days before the course starts.
Can I repeat the course?
If you’ve already done a course with us and would like to repeat it:
In most cases, you can attend online courses for just an admin fee (see prices below).
In-person courses are available at a discounted price. Please contact us for the exact details for each course.
Admin Fees for Repeating Online Courses:
1-day courses: £30
2-day courses: £40
3-day courses: £50
Please note this only applied to courses organised by Yoga Treat
Terms and Conditions
50% of the course fee will be considered a deposit. The deposit is always non-refundable. However, we do understand that life happens! If you need to cancel, please let us know at least one month before the course starts so that we can assist you in the best way possible.
Cancellation up to 1 month before the course starts:
The deposit (50%) is non-refundable, but you can use it for another trainings, retreats, or workshops with YogaTreat.
The remaining 50% (if already paid) will be fully refunded.
Cancellation less than 1 month before the course starts:
No refund will be given.
The deposit can not be refunded, transferred, or used for future events.
This cancellation policy is an important part of our commitment to professionalism and one of the ways we provide a fair service to our students and to ourselves. It’s also a way of ensuring accountability and sustainability in the way we offer our courses.
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This course is organised by Yoga Treat Online Ltd, UK
