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Yin Teacher Training

$1250.00

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Nov 11, 2020 - Nov 17, 2020

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60 Hour Yin Training

November 11 - 17 2020

Level 1 & 2

Level 1: Discovering Stillness

In this 35-hour course, we will explore the four Foundation of Mindfulness as explored in the Buddha's Satipatana Sutta, and use this as a framework to explore the practice of long-held postures. While teaching theory, anatomy, skeletal variation, and posture clinics will be a large component of the course, this program requires participants to engage in personal inquiry and a willingness to establish a consistent home practice. When we teach from a place that is grounded in the insights of our own self-study, that which we teach has more resonance and transmission for our students.

This first module of Yin Yoga Teacher Training program will provide you with the foundations to teach a yin yoga class with confidence and a thorough understanding of the physical body and mindfulness meditation. This course differs from other yin yoga teacher training programs in the depth of study we will do around meditation, Buddhist and Taoist theories as taught by Stephanie's teacher, Sarah Powers. This course is NOT for those who wish to just learn about teaching Yin Yoga postures, rather, for those who have a keen interest in meditation and self-development that can be practiced within the Yin Yoga container.

Topics Included:

Osteokinamatics of the Spine and Hips

Skeletal Variation Theory

How to teach Yin Yoga Postures Safely and Effectively

Skillful Cueing

Sequencing

Yin/Yang class structuring

How to hold space for people in a Yin Yoga class

Breathing in Yin Yoga

Basic Taoist Philosophy

Four Foundations of Mindfulness

How to teach basic mindfulness meditation

Metta (Loving-kindness meditation)

Level 2: the Subtle Body:

In the 25-hour course, we will study the 5 Yin (Zang) organs, and how they influence our physical, emotional and spiritual health. We will explore how we can better enhance Qi (Energy) flow within the yin yoga practice, through meditation, pranayama and sound. Tibetan yoga pranayama practices will be introduced, to help balance and enhance our energetic capacities. We will learn how this energy is intimately related to our ability to respond and act from our wisdom nature. The intention of this course is to move beyond a conceptual understanding of energetics into an embodied experience of these subtle dimensions.

Class theming and teaching pedagogy will also be discussed. Questions and conversation surrounding these deeper topics will be encouraged to promote an environment rich of inquiry and learning.

Topics Include:

Understanding Jing, Qi and Shen

Energetic Anatomy (Chinese and Tibetan Yogic systems)

5 Zang (yin) and 6 (Fu) organs, their physical, energetic and spiritual function

5 healing sounds, corresponding to each organ

Internal Qigong within Yin Yoga Practice (Visualizations, reverse breathing, 3 pumps)

Organ Meridian “Target Areas”

Skillful energetic sequencing

Taoist Metaphysic Philosophy

Buddha Dharma Philosophy (The three poisons, 5 hindrances, 4 immeasurable, 3 marks of existence)

Skillful use of pranayama and how it can shift our mindstates

Psychospiritual inquiry exploring the themes of purpose, knowing and expressing our personal truth, compassion, and trust.

About Stephanie Nosco:

Stephanie has been a yoga practitioner and spiritual enthusiast since the age of 15. She has been teaching yin yoga for a decade, and has studied with Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley, Jo Barnett, and is a senior student of yin yoga founder, Sarah Powers. Stephanie is endorsed by Sarah's Insight Yoga Institute, which encourages lifelong learning in the modalities of yoga, Buddhist meditation, depth psychology, and Taoist philosophies. She has an undergraduate degree in both Religious Studies and Education and is currently working towards her master's degree in Counseling Psychology. Stephanie is a medical Qigong practitioner and teacher, certified by the Empty Mountain Institute in California, and is passionate about how Chinese Energy Medicine can be integrated into yoga and meditation practices. She currently lives and teaches in the Calgary area, facilitating silent retreats and teacher training programs.

Investment - 1250 +gst

$500 deposit saves your spot, remaining of training must be paid in full by April 15.