Yin Yoga Training- Level 1 Certification with Elin Waterston
The increasingly popular practice of Yin Yoga is a great complement to our active lifestyles, yoga practices, and other physical activities. Yin Yoga uses deep, healing body work to improve joint mobility and range of motion, relieve muscle tension, reduce pain and the effect of stress and overuse, quiet the mind, and encourage a mind-body connection.
Join us for this foundation level Yin Yoga Teacher Training, which will introduce you to skills and provide you with information needed to offer Yin Yoga classes and incorporate Yin elements into other yoga classes, your personal practice, and your daily life.
In this training you will learn:
the principles of Yin Yoga, and how it differs from other practices
physical and emotional benefits of a Yin practice
Yin poses and an understanding of their functions
breathwork techniques to support and enhance the practice
the use of props both as support and to deepen the poses
how to sequence and design a class flow
how to cue Yin poses
touch and adjustment techniques
how to keep students safe and offer alternate poses to suit the needs of the students
basics of anatomy as it relates to a Yin practice
how to create a calm, peaceful classroom environment
You will experience:
Students will have the opportunity to experience class both as a student and as an instructor - leading their fellow students through an mini Yin sequence.
Who should take this training?
This course is open to certified yoga or fitness professionals, non-professionals, and fitness enthusiasts with a desire to deepen their practice and improve their overall well-being.
Date: February 7-9 2025
Schedule: Friday 6pm-7pm Kick off by taking the Yin class with Elin, afterwards workshop till 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm both days
Location: Greenwich
Investment & EARLY BIRD Enroll early and save $50 - $475 | After Feb 1, 2025 $525
This program fulfills 20hrs of Yoga Alliance Continuing Ed Credits.
About Elin Waterston:
Elin’s interest in movement, anatomy, alignment, and functional mobility is apparent in her classes. She believes it is of the utmost importance to keep the body healthy and moving as it is designed to move. This belief led her to study Yin Yoga and Thai Yoga Bodywork and add therapeutic elements to her teaching skills.
Want to learn more about our 300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program?
This qualifies as a half Elective Course toward the 300hr YTT.
Enrolled in 300hr - email programs@kaiayoga.com to register