Event Description

Dates & Times:

Thursday (June 28th) : 9am - 5pm

Friday (June 29th) : 9am -5 pm

Saturday (June 30th): 10am - 6pm

Sunday (July 1st): 10am - 6pm

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The 50hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training: 

Foundations Module is a comprehensive training developed for serious students and teachers interested in learning the core physical aspects of the practice of Yin Yoga.

The 50hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training Foundations Module will include:

• Core principles of Yin Yoga; how to cue postures and educate students safely.

• Practice the core Yin asanas: Backbends, forward bends, lunges, external hip openers, twists, upper body postures.

• Explore the difference between Aesthetic Alignment and Functional Alignment; how bone variation affects range of motion and alignment considerations.

• Study the anatomy and biomechanics of the spine, pelvis, thigh, knee, and shoulder girdle.

• Principles of tension and compression in asana.

• Learn five essential Yin sequences, with relevant modifications and adjustments.

• Principles of sequencing; target areas and counterposes.

• Investigate the histological structure and function of connective tissue.

• Understand the positive physiological effects of Yin Yoga on the fascia, connective tissue and joint health.

• The Foundations Module is suitable for those both interested in teaching Yin Yoga or for those who simply wish to deepen their understanding of the practice.

Students will receive a certificate of training which is eligible for Continuing Education Credit (50hrs) with the Yoga Alliance. This Foundations Module is a core module of the Summers School of Yin Yoga 200-hour and 300-hour certification program.

You will receive: 90-day free access to the online preparatory course (see below) 4-day live intensive training module In-depth teaching manual

One of the unique features of the Summers School of Yin Yoga is that each of the core Training Modules has an online course component. The online course will prepare you to arrive at the live training with a solid foundation of the theory and practice covered in each module, allowing us to start at a higher level in our time together in the intensive.

Upon registration, you’ll get a 90-day free access pass to the online course (a $125 value).

Please note:

• You will need to complete the online course, including a short quiz, before attending the live teacher training module. Estimated time to complete the online course: 5-7 hrs.

• You will receive an exclusive access code to the online course via email after signing up (please allow up to a week for processing).

Course Readings:

• Required text: Your Body, Your Yoga by Bernie Clark. It’s not necessary to read this before the training, but this will serve as your ongoing reference book.

• Suggested Text: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark.

  
  

  Josh Summers’ Bio, E-RYT 500, YACEP, Lic. Ac.

  Josh is a Yin Yoga teacher, a licensed acupuncturist, and a meditation instructor. Josh began studying Iyengar yoga in the early nineties with James Murphy in New York City. Since then, he has spent several years living abroad in India, Taiwan and Burma where he has studied both yoga and meditation. As his interest in vipassana or insight meditation developed so too did his interest in more contemplative forms of yoga practice. With a professional background in Oriental Medicine and a personal passion for the dharma, Josh fell in love with Yin Yoga as a beautiful synthesis of the two.

  
  

  Josh founded the Summers School of Yin Yoga and now teaches workshops and trainings throughout the United States and Europe.

  
  

  For more information, please visit his website: www.joshsummers.net