• In-Person Training Dates: November 2/9/16/23/30 and December 7, 2024 (Saturdays)
• Times: 2-7 PM
• On-line pre-recorded video access on October 26, 2024, for home assignments and in-person preparation (15 hours of video to be watched between October 26th– December 7th)

Yin yoga is a therapeutic practice facilitating physical, mental and emotional health. Most postures are practiced on the floor while gravity and breath support release. Mindfulness and self-compassion are skillfully woven into the practice encouraging self-acceptance.

This training will ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to offer deeply healing classes as soon as you complete the course. Founded in 2009, the course has evolved over 15 years to focus on anatomy, neuroscience, psychology and teaching skills. Our faculty of experts and clinical professionals are leaders in their respective fields. Further, all graduates retain lifetime access to the online pre-recorded modules which include anatomy, sequencing and posture videos for review.

BENEFITS OF YIN YOGA:

Physical: Yin yoga facilitates the parasympathetic nervous system decreasing muscle tension and symptoms related to chronic stress or pain. Gentle fascial stretching improves flexibility and reduces maladaptive movement patterns.

Cognitive: Regular practice improves interoception (awareness of the body’s internal state), neuroception (discernment between safe versus unsafe stimuli), and cognitive defusion (recognizing that your thoughts are not facts/perspective-taking).

Emotional: Regular practice improves emotional regulation and self-esteem while reducing symptoms associated with anxiety, stress, burnout and chronic illness.

COURSE CONTENT:

Anatomy & Pathophysiology: Form, Function, Anatomical Variation, Myofascial Meridians, The Nervous System, Pain and Chronic Conditions

Teacher Development & Psychology for Yin Yoga: Mindfulness, Self-compassion, Interoception, Boundaries, Polyvagal Theory, Fundamental Needs, Emotional Regulation, Values, Critical Thinking, Effective Communication and Holding Space, Perspective-taking.

Yin Yoga Postures: Vocal Dialogues, Sequencing, Safe and Effective Teaching (individual assessment, posture modification)

Yin Yoga Teacher Training Manual: Students are required to read the 200-page manual included with the course.

50-Hours Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS TRAINING?

You. It can be used as a therapeutic treatment or as a personal practice (sadhana). You don’t need to have the desire to teach, only to fully immerse yourself in yoga.

Graduates include Sports Medicine Specialists, RMTs, Thai Massage Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Psychotherapists, Yoga Teachers, Yoga Students who aim to move more deeply into their practice, Energy Healers, Martial Artists, Athletes & Physicians.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS:

• Students are expected to attend and participate in all in-person training days
• Students are expected to watch videos before the first training day and between training days and complete associated worksheets
• Students will submit a 10-min teaching video to Tracey/Naomi to receive their certificate of completion (by December 13th, 2024)

Faculty:

Tracey Soghrati BSc.N, MA, RN, RP, C-IAYT: Tracey is a Registered Psychotherapist, Nurse and Certified Yoga Therapist. She founded the program in 2009 and is known for her practical, warm and scientific approach. She teaches theory, anatomy fundamentals, teacher development and psychology for yin yoga.

Naomi Zahler BFA, CPT, RYI, FRC, FST1: Naomi is an expert in movement therapy, trained in STOTT Pilates, the Alexander Technique, the Lagree Method and Yoga Therapy. She is also a Functional Range Conditioning Specialist and Registered Fascial Stretch Therapist. Naomi is passionate about functional movement and assessment, inspiring teachers to achieve greater competence. She teaches the Myofascial Meridians and Sequencing.

Sara Salehi HBSc., Msc., Veteran, RYT, R.Ac candidate, Thai Massage Therapist: Sara is a neuroscientist and yoga teacher with a Masters in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Science. As a war veteran, she has an embodied understanding of the impact of trauma on the nervous system, and the healing potential of yin yoga. Sara teaches an Introduction to Neuroscience and Yin Yoga Postures.

 Dione Clarke-Adams B.A., E-RYT: Dione has formal education in criminology, psychology and justice studies. She is also an experienced yoga and mindfulness teacher with over 20 years of experience in training, mentoring and leadership in emergency services. Her wise and gentle mentorship inspires teachers to live their yoga practice. She teaches yin yoga postures.

TUITION:

$1600 + HST (Total Tuition)

$250 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot at registration – balance is due October 26/2024

LOCATION:

Please Register with Sukha Yoga & Pilates

https://www.sukhayoga.ca/teacher-training

(905) 881-9642