Enhance your teaching skills and explore the mind-body connection…
Yin Yoga Teacher Training: 4-day Immersion
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It’s easy to be swept away by the demands of modern life…
This Teaching Immersion into Yin Yoga creates space to explore the practice and experience of Yin yoga and has a strong emphasis on teaching skills so that you are confident to deliver this practice skilfully to your students.
This affects everything, from our ability to:
…sleep soundly
…digest our food
…focus and be present
…feel grounded throughout every day
…function in our day-to-day roles
And even our ability to conceive a child
What’s more, 1 in 3 adults report having experienced some sort of developmental trauma in their lives
…Whether relatively minor, or a major traumatic event
In fact, we all experience at least one of these symptoms as a result of our experiences
So what is Yin yoga?
Yin Yoga is a subtle and quiet practice and is a great complementary yoga practice to the more dynamic and invigorating yoga styles that are predominant today.
But what does that mean exactly?
‘Relaxing with awareness’ means consciously allowing yourself to first notice that…
- The mind is stressed, noisy and overworked
- And as a result, the body is in a state of tension
So practising relaxing with awareness becomes the key to:
…unlocking stress and restoring your mind and body to a state of balance or homeostasis
…in a similar way to meditation
Your teacher for this 4-day Yin Yoga Immersion is a senior teacher Dawn Wright.
In Deborah’s own words,
“To feel the power of the practice for myself, and to see it in my students’ faces, it absolutely convinced me to train as a Restorative teacher…
…to have that complement of learning how to sit still, and to truly nourish ourselves in rest is one of the greatest gifts that we can give ourselves and students.”
But I’m not a teacher… is this for me?
If you’ve read this far, chances are either…
…you’re a yoga teacher interested in taking your teaching to the next level with these powerful skills…
…or you’re a dedicated yoga student wanting to deepen their understanding and practice of yoga, or health professional keen to broaden your knowledge and skills.…
So if this is you, you don’t want to miss this!
This is an incredibly powerful practice and training
…What will you come out of it with?
Dawn will introduce you to the practice, concepts and true benefits of these techniques…
Whether you teach others or you’re interested in this for your own practice
So waht this training offers…
- safe space to explore the practice and experience of Yin yoga
- teaching skills so that you are confident to deliver this practice skilfully to your students
Sounds good? Great!
And how do the days look?
Each day includes…
Yin yoga practice
as well as meditation
and self-reflection
We’ll explore
• Yin Sequencing and skills for teaching Yin yoga
• Understanding the use of props and modifications in teaching Yin
• Deeper teaching skills of language usage and holding space
• The history and concepts of Yin yoga, Chinese Meridian Theory
• Explore fascia and skeletal variations in Yin
• Meditation practices and their use in yin.
The structure of the course:
- mixture of experiential Yin Practice
- lectures
- group discussions
- teaching practice exercises
…ensuring you to go away armed with everything you need to teach this wonderful and hugely popular style of yoga.
For teachers specifically, this training will also provide support with verbal cueing and set up of postures, sequencing, and creating a safe space for all students
In addition, you’ll also do your own daily practice during the course as well as journaling
How many hours is this course?
- 28 contact hours
- 10 hours reading
- 12 hours to include assignment, “om” work, Yin practice, observation and/or teaching of Yin classes
A final 3 hour session will take place a few weeks after the 4 training days. This is to meet the total course hours and to allow space for further exploration of teaching yin yoga and answer questions that have arisen following some time for integration and reflection. This date will be agreed at a mutually convenient time for the group and tutor.
Ok. What certification will I get from this training?
Whether just starting the journey as a Yoga Teacher, seeking to enhance existing teaching skills or simply wish to develop their personal practice…
this course is a welcome study immersion for yoga teachers and teachers in training
to refresh, renew and to deepen their practice and teach authentically…
grounded both in self-awareness and experiential knowledge
It’s also open to dedicated yoga students wanting to deepen their understanding and practice of yoga
and health professionals (e.g. Osteopaths, Psychomotor Therapists) keen to broaden their knowledge and skills (please note, this wouldn’t certify you as a Yin Yoga Teacher)
If you’re a teacher:
You will earn a 50-hour Yin Yoga teaching certificate, which is accredited by the Yoga Alliance Professionals
And these training hours can be used for CPD points with other organisations, e.g. Yoga Alliance, British Wheel, General Osteopathic Council (please check with your professional body for details)
If you’re not a teacher:
And you’re doing this training for your own personal development, you’ll earn a Certificate of Attendance, which will help to open up new opportunities for you as you continue your personal yoga journey
Who is Dawn?
Meet your teacher
Dawn is a Senior Yoga Teacher (YAP) with over 20 years of teaching experience and Training teachers since 2012.
She is known for her supportive, practical and informative approach to training and provides Teacher Training across the spectrum, from Foundation Courses for new teachers, to qualified yoga teachers who want to expand their knowledge and skills.
Her journey with Yin Yoga started many years ago and she has studied extensively with internationally renowned teachers in this area including Sarah Powers and has since trained hundreds of teachers around the UK in Teaching Yin Yoga.
But don’t take our word for it! Read for yourself what our past Yin students made of this training…
“Inspired, exhausted, knowledgeable and ready to start my journey”
It was fun and tailors to different peoples absorbing information levels. Also very friendly, understanding, created a safe space to ask questions
– Student
Are you ready to give this life-changing gift to yourself?
Places are really limited on this training and going fast.
When they’re gone… they’re…
So, please go ahead and grab your spot right now.
And do something amazing for yourself.
You will seriously thank yourself afterwards!
Regular price: £495
Payment plans available
Namaste 🙏
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Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
You don’t need to have had experience of Yin, but if possible attending a variety of yin yoga classes prior to the training is helpful. You will need to have a strong motivation to want to learn Yin and have read ‘The Complete Yin Yoga Book’ by Bernie Clark prior to taking the course.
Yes you can. If you are a dedicated yoga student (with a minimum of 2 years consistent practice) you are able to attend the course to deepen your knowledge and experience. However you will not be qualified to teach Yin Yoga as a Yoga Teacher unless you have completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program. In this instance you will still receive your Certificate of Attendance or Certificate of Completion upon receipt of your assignment.
In this Teacher Training we will explore Yin Sequencing, Understanding the use of props and modifications in teaching Yin, Deeper teaching skills of language usage and holding space, The history and concepts of Yin Yoga, Chinese Meridian Theory, Exploring fascia and skeletal variations in Yin, and Meditation practices. The course includes a mixture of experiential Yin Practice, lectures, group discussions and teaching practice exercises.
As this is a 4 day intensive there will not be the opportunity for any personal mentoring during the course itself, but post course there will be the possibility to arrange a personal mentoring session with Dawn either through Skype or FaceTime at additional cost, payable directly to Dawn post study.
ABOUT THE COMMITMENT FOR YIN TEACHER TRAINING
Please purchase a hard copy of the book ‘The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga’ by Bernie Clark prior to your course.
Participate in or observe 3 yin yoga classes (ideally with 3 different teachers). Make notes of the outline of the class along with your reflections on the content and focus of the lesson. You will need to bring these with you to the course training dates. If you have a lack of Yin Yoga classes in your area you can do observations of on-line classes, but attendance of a physical class is recommended where possible.
The course is a 50 hour course, which is made up of the following.
24 contact teaching hours
26 non-contact hours including:
– 12 Hours reading, research or DVD viewing on the subject of Yin Yoga
– 14 Hours to include “om” work between training days, course assignment, and observation of yin classes.
How long do I have to complete the Assignment?
You will have 2 months to complete the written assignment (unless you have written consent from Dawn Wright to have an extension in exceptional circumstances). The assignment will be explained in full detail during the training, and the exact deadline date will be given to you.
To obtain the 50-hour Yin Yoga Teaching Certificate, you need to have attended 100% of the training, otherwise you will receive a Certificate of Attendance only for the number of hours attended. Please plan ahead for this as requests to leave early/arrive late cannot be accommodated. If there is space, it may be possible to attend the day missed when the course is next run at Whitespace Studio. There would be an additional fee for this and is subject to availability.
You will have 2 months to complete the written assignment (unless you have written consent from Dawn Wright to have an extension in exceptional circumstances). The assignment will be explained in full detail during the training, and the exact deadline date will be given to you.
We make our cancellation and refund policy transparent – ensuring it’s available before booking, at the time of booking and also on your receipt confirmation – so you can make an informed decision. Please take time to read this carefully. All clients are asked to agree to Whitespace terms and conditions upon booking a course or workshop.
In the event of Whitespace cancelling an event:
you will receive a full refund, or the option of being transferred to another workshop or a credit to your Whitespace account.
In the event of you cancel an event place:
provided you have notified us within the cancellation window (see below), you can receive a refund (less deposit or admin fee), or the option of being transferred to another workshop or a credit to your Whitespace account
We regret no refund or transfer can be given outside of these terms, including if you are unable to attend due to illness, work, family or other reasons. Before committing to a course or event, please ensure you can attend the scheduled number of sessions to get the most out of the programme. This cancellation policy is firm.
| Event | Cancellation Window |
Teacher Workshops & Intensives & 8 Week Mindfulness | +60 days before start date refund less 10% admin fee |
200hr Training and Retreats | +90 days before start date refund less non-refundable deposit |
Transfer to Another Student
By You – If you cancel an event outside of the cancellation window, no refund will be available. You may pass your booking on to a friend at no additional cost (please arrange payment between you). We must be notified via email if a friend will attend in your place.
By Us – If the event is full and we can find someone on the wait list to take your place, we will offer you a refund less a 20% admin fee, or credit your Whitespace account for future purchases – valid for 1 year.
Leaving an Event
It is our aim and policy to facilitate students who may be experiencing difficulties either with the event or in other areas of their life, so they are able to complete the event. However, we understand that in some circumstances this is not possible, and students may feel they have no choice other than to leave a course or programme. In this instance we will be unable to give you a certificate or graduate you from the training, and your event fees cannot be refunded.
Teacher Availability
In the event where a teacher is unavailable due to illness or an emergency, an alternative teacher will be arranged wherever possible. For retreats, we strongly recommend participants have adequate insurance to cover any cancelled travel or personal expenses, as we cannot make reimbursements over and above our cancellation policy.
ABOUT THE COMMITMENT FOR YIN TEACHER TRAINING
Completion of this course will count towards your Continued Professional Development Points (CPD). Please check with your regulatory body (ie Yoga Alliance Professionals, BWY, FRYOG), about how to record these. If you require a signature on a certificate of attendance please bring this along to the training days.
Provided you have maintained your commitment to the course, you will be given an opportunity to re-submit your assignment.
Thu 16 Nov 2023 – Sun 19 Nov 2023 (10am – 5pm)
Regular price: £495 – Payment plans available
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