Yin Yoga and the Energy Meridians
50 hour internationally accredited teacher training and earn 50 hours of Yoga Alliance International CPD
“Very grounding and very accessible in terms of the tools and techniques we learned, and the meanings behind some of these important practices.” – Janie
What to expect
Yin Yoga has grown up with a strong connection to Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture). We find that Yin postures stimulate the meridian lines, and its longer holds give space for positive energetic change in related organ systems.
In this module, you’ll look at how this works. We’ll cover the detailed structure of all the “official” Yin postures, and best practices for learning and teaching them. You’ll hear all about the paths and properties of the meridians from one of leading acupuncturists in the South West. The energy conducted through the meridians is important for health and emotional wellbeing. You’ll hear directly how and why this is so.
But how do you use all this information? We’ll look at ways to design Yin sequences to move us or our students towards positive energetic outcomes. You’ll understand and appreciate Yin Yoga as a set of tools for working deeply with the energetic self – whether that’s simply calming the bodymind, or integrating past experiences into greater wholeness today.
Yin Yoga is a relatively young practice, but its roots reach far back into Chinese body and breath practices of old. So we’ll spend some time learning about the background, history and evolution of Yin Yoga practice. We’ll revisit some of the original breathing methods, and contrast them with how we practise breath development in Yoga today.
Why choose us?
£699
6-8 Dec 24 and 18-19 Jan 25
Bought the whole course? This module is included in the price if you paid in full or pay monthly instalments.
It’s £699 for the module if you’re paying as you go. Hold your space with a £299 deposit, pay the balance the month before the module starts.
- A free copy of Yogafurie’s Yin Yoga and energy meridians course manual is included.
- No online training – learn everything from a real person and form real friendships.
- More contact hours with an expert teacher than any other provider.
- Maximum of 12 people – your voice is never lost.
- Uniquely qualified – your course is led by recognised experts in diverse fields.
- Global recognition – accredited by Yoga Alliance International. Take your skill and qualification worldwide.
- Hands-on learning – embody your new knowledge; it contributes to your life from the outset.
Discover how yin and TCM practises work - and how to use this information to better your life and your classes.
Frequently asked questions
6-8 Dec 24 and 18-19 Jan 25
£699 – spread the cost by paying a £299 deposit now and the balance on or before the 1st of the month that the module begins (tbc).
If you are interested in all of the 300 hour modules, have a look at the 300 hour teacher training course homepage. Depending on which option you choose, you can save up to £699 on the whole course.
Yin Yoga and meditation: a mandala map for practice, teaching and beyond, Sagel Urlacher
- Dr Jon Lee has practised acupuncture and tuina in Bristol for many years. He has studied and practised QiGong extensively with Master Zhixing Wang. He has studied Shiatsu and Thai massage.
- Mindfulness: Ed Wood is a Senior Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Elder with IYN. He is a certified breathwork coach and a Structural Integration (Rolfing) practitioner. He owns and runs the Yogafurie studio in Bristol.
This course is for anyone interested in extending their knowledge and practice of Yoga. It’s assumed that you have some kind of Yoga practice already, but you don’t have to be a teacher.
If you buy this as a standalone module, then you must have paid for it entirely by 1st of the month in which the module delivery commences.
Your deposit and course/ module fees are not refundable if you don’t start or complete the course for any reason. You can cancel your place on the course. Email teachertraining@yogafurie.com – we will obviously offer to talk things through with you to see if we can help in any way.
Your course fees include a free copy of the Yogafurie Academy manual(s) relevant to the module(s) you are undertaking.
Your course fees do not include any other books or stationery that you need for study, any Yoga equipment, clothing or class costs, or any travel costs you incur if you go to or teach classes whilst on the course.
Any acts of aggression or discrimination, or repeated disruptive acts, or any behaviour that can bring Yoga or Yogafurie into disrepute, will result in your place being cancelled by Yogafurie.
You must attend all the course days and successfully complete the assessment to receive the full 50 hours CPD. If you have to miss any time, you will need to ask your colleagues for notes from the session. Yogafurie will supply paper copies of any handouts that were distributed when you were absent. If you repeatedly miss course time then you might not pass the course.
Your course is accredited by Yoga Alliance International.
To a degree, yes – Yin Yoga offers people time in the postures. It’s what you do with this time that counts, and how you sequence the movements. A random stretch class can change your flexibility – a well thought-out Yin practice can bring about that and profound changes to health and emotional wellbeing.
Anything taken to extremes becomes harmful – even stretching. Yin Yoga is much more than just stretching though. Against the backdrop of the energy meridians, you’re able to dial in deeper to the source of personal energy. The Yin toolkit is much more powerful than a few stretches could ever be.
Yin is the perfect complement to hard work of all kinds. Its links to energy management mean that this practice can rejuvenate and actively restore tired bodies.
Yin Yoga makes few demands. There are no rapid movements and it takes up very little space. It’s easy to practise at home – even if space is limited or you have small children / pets.
This module is formally assessed. Upon successful completion of the study period and the assessment, you’ll earn 50 CPD hours to add to your professional teaching profile. You can choose your method of assessment from these options:
- Design a 3 hour workshop for Yoga practitioners that focuses on the study topics. You will need to submit your workshop plans, a selection of feedback from attendees, and a report describing how you integrated your new knowledge into the content.
- Prepare a 3000 word case study describing how you’ve used your new knowledge and skills in an attempt to help yourself or someone else. Your case study will outline the initial conditions for your chosen subject: how this person (or you) was feeling, what they (or you) considered to be significant challenges etc. You’ll describe practices that you selected to assist. This should include mainly Yin asana, but could feature some breath exercises. You’ll justify why you think these practices might help, and over what period they were applied. Your case study will include a short report on the outcome: your candidate (or you) will describe how they now feel about their significant challenges and what has changed for them. Your report will feature your personal conclusion: why do you think the stated outcome arose? What direction would you take your work in next? It doesn’t matter if your candidate reports that the practices don’t work: it’s more important to look at the reasons why the outcome might have arisen, and state what can be learned from this.
If you have questions that aren’t answered below, need more information, or just want to chat about the course and whether it’s right for you, use the link below to book a chat.
Yin Yoga is a really accessible practice. It offers tools to help everyone, from athletes to the elderly. It will help you, too - whether you’re a teacher or someone who just wants to know more about developing personal energy.
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