We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to any current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll focus on:

• The history and philosophy of yin yoga

• The main poses of yin yoga

• The Functional Approach to Yoga

• Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose

• Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach

• Understanding connective tissue and fascia

• Target areas of the pose

• Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin

• How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!) / $349 regular after Aug 6

Fri - 6-9pm
Sat - 10:30-6:30pm
Sun - 9am-2pm

About Melissa Christensen. Melissa is a full-time professional yoga teacher trainer and has been teaching yin yoga for over ten years, having studied with Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley and his senior assistant Joe Barnett, and Sarah Powers. She bring a wealth of knowledge to her trainings, offering a comprehensive, engaging and fun approach to her love of yin. Melissa has led over 35 yin trainings over the last 5 years across the United States and into Canada. Her training is Yoga Alliance approved, as a YACEP certified trainer. You can find her at www.yoginimelissac.com and on IG and FB @yoginimelissac.