Yin Yoga & Meridian Theory - Teacher Training

Yoga Alliance Approved 30 HR Teacher Certificate Course

What you'll learn

34 - Yin Yoga Poses

How to Teach and Sequece Yin Yoga Classes

Theory of Yin and Yang

Anatomy and Philosophy of Yin Yoga

Meridian Theory - 12 Meridians and 12 Astrological Correspondences

7 Chakras and Endocrine Gland Associations

Pulse-Listening Meditaion for each Meridian

Pulse-Listening Meditation for the Chakras

Requirements

No previous experience required.

Description

Welcome to your Yin Yoga & Meridian Theory Teacher Training Certificate Course!*Yoga Alliance Approved This Yin Yoga Teacher Training course offers a unique depth of exploration into the meridian system. In addition to the foundational principles of yin yoga poses and practice, this course reveals how the 12 major meridians correspond with astrological influences. You will also learn pulse-listening meditations to help harmonize each of the major organ energy functions. Together, these practices weave the physical, energetic, and cosmic dimensions of yoga in a way rarely taught in teacher trainings.Your Yin Yoga & Meridian Theory Teacher Training Course will cover:Yin Yoga theory and benefits34 Yin Yoga poses with teaching descriptions and downloadable chartsThe concept of yin/yangThe 12 Major Meridians and their astrological correspondenceDetailed charts of the 12 meridian pathways with additional graphs showing unified functionThe 7 Chakras and corresponding endocrine glandsHow to use your hands as energy “jumper-cables”Specific pulse-listening meditations to harmonize each meridian and balance the chakrasAnatomy for yin yoga — muscle groups, connective tissue, and fasciaHow to practice yin yogaClass themes and sequencingLanguaging suggestionsSafety considerations and contraindicationsHow to teach with confidenceThis course contains all the information you need to teach any level of yin yoga class, presented in an easily digestible format. Your instructor has taught in yin yoga teacher training courses since 2019, and practiced meridian theory for over twenty years. He is easily accessable for questions, and honored to be a part of your yoga journey.  Yin Yoga Teacher Certificate:Students who complete this course within a 12 month period are eligable to receive a 30-Hour Yin Yoga  Teacher Certificate, verified through Yoga Alliance. 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Overview and Teacher Introduction

Lecture 2 Download the Teacher Training Manual

Lecture 3 The Concept of Yin Yang

Lecture 4 What is Yin Yoga

Section 2: The Energetic Body

Lecture 5 Meridian Theory Introduction

Lecture 6 Lung and Large Intestine

Lecture 7 Stomach and Spleen

Lecture 8 Heart and Small Intestine

Lecture 9 Bladder and Kidney

Lecture 10 Diaphragm (Pericardium) and Umbilicus (San Jiao)

Lecture 11 Gallbladder and Liver

Lecture 12 Eternal Flow of Life Energy

Lecture 13 7 Chakras and Endocrine Glands

Lecture 14 Pulse-Listening Meditation to Balance the Chakras

Section 3: The Physical Body

Lecture 15 Download Manual 2

Lecture 16 Anatomy Related to Yin Yoga

Lecture 17 Anatomy Part 2: Connective Tissue

Lecture 18 How to Practice Yin Yoga Poses

Lecture 19 Ankle Stretch

Lecture 20 Bananasana

Lecture 21 Butterfly

Lecture 22 Camel

Lecture 23 Cat Pulling its Tail

Lecture 24 Caterpillar

Lecture 25 Child's Pose

Lecture 26 Dangling

Lecture 27 Deer

Lecture 28 Dragon

Lecture 29 Eagle Arms

Lecture 30 Frog

Lecture 31 Half Butterfly

Lecture 32 Happy Baby

Lecture 33 Hero

Lecture 34 Melting Heart

Lecture 35 Open Wing

Lecture 36 Reclining Butterfly

Lecture 37 Reclining Thread the Needle

Lecture 38 Reclining Twist

Lecture 39 Saddle

Lecture 40 Savasana

Lecture 41 Shoelace

Lecture 42 Sleeping Owl

Lecture 43 Sleeping Swan

Lecture 44 Snail

Lecture 45 Sphinx and Seal

Lecture 46 Square

Lecture 47 Squat

Lecture 48 Straddle

Lecture 49 Supported Fish

Lecture 50 Thread the Needle

Lecture 51 Toe Squat

Lecture 52 Tortoise

Section 4: Practice Library and Teaching Tips

Lecture 53 The Art of Teaching Yin Yoga

Lecture 54 Sequencing and Class Planning

Lecture 55 From Sitting

Lecture 56 From Standing

Lecture 57 From Tabletop

Lecture 58 From Lying

Lecture 59 Guided 60-Minute Full Body Yin Yoga Class part 1

Lecture 60 Guided 60- Minute Class part 2

Lecture 61 Guided 45-Minute Yin Yoga Class

Lecture 62 Guided 30-Minute Yin Yoga Class

Section 5: Certificate of Completion

Lecture 63 Congratulations!

Anyone who has a pulse,Beginner to experienced yoga teacher,Yin yoga teachers wanting to deepen their understanding of the meridian system.,Health care providers who want to share yin yoga and meditation practices with their patients,Anyone who wants to improve their health, increase awareness, and share this gift with others.