Yin Yoga Teacher Training
50hr in person
with Jody Vassallo
August 20th - 25th, Camp Hill Studio
Join Jody Vassallo for a 50hr yin yoga teacher training.
Jody Vassallo has been teaching meridian based yoga for over 15 years and in this training, she will share her knowledge and understanding of how yoga postures can stimulate the energy pathways in the body to enhance the quality of our physical and emotional wellbeing.
The course will include:
The history and philosophy of yin yoga
Learn about the history of yin, its founders Paulie Zink, Paul and Suzie Grilley and more recently Sarah Powers.
Basic Five Element theory
Gain and understanding of the principles of yin yang theory and how the balance of yin and yang in our lives is essential for health and longevity.
Meridian theory
Discover the 12 major meridians in the body and the organ systems they are aligned with. Learn how the time of day, season and time of year can affect how the body responds both physically and emotionally to the challenges we face in our lives. Discover how the movement of energy through meridian pathways using yin postures can increase vitality and also deepen our relaxation.
Asana practice and breakdown
Learn the 26 basic yin postures and how to instruct your students to move safely in and out of these poses.
Learn the 3 principles of a yin poses -arriving in the pose, playing the edge and stillness and how equally important each one of these elements is.
Discover how to alter, adjust and support yin poses to accommodate the various needs of your students.
Anatomy and Physiology – this component will be done online
Gain a basic understanding of the nervous system. Learn how the parasympathetic nervous system is accessed through yin yoga and the benefits that yin yoga can have on digestion, sleep and healing.
Understand the impact holding poses for up to 5 minutes can have on fascia, connective tissue and joints.
Discover how yin can improve flexibility and joint mobility. Learn about the Vagus nerve and how yin can help regulate it.
Art of teaching
Understand the elements that make up a competent, confident, friendly and approachable yin yoga teacher. We will explore the importance of listening and how to use it within a class environment.
Learn how to structure a yin yoga class according to a season.
Breathing, mindfulness and meditation
Learn the basic breathing techniques used in a yin yoga class and how to instruct these with ease.
Discover how meditation can enhance and deepen your experience as a teacher and also enrich your student’s yogic journey. Learn how to teach a basic Buddhist mindfulness meditation.
Who is this Training For?
This 50hr YACEP recognised training is for conscientious yoga teachers and yoga students who are ready to not only deepen their own embodied practice of the yin and knowledge of Chinese meridian theory, but also for those who are ready to step into teaching yin specific classes with a high level of awareness and understanding of the key elements that come into formulating sequences and holding space for this beautiful practice.
Investment:
Price $1500 / $1300 EARLY BIRD
Dates – AUGUST 20-25, 2024
Studio: Inna Bliss Yoga Camp Hill
Upcoming course
Tuesday August 20th - Sunday August 25th, 2024
Hours of training:
Location:
Inna Bliss Yoga Camp Hill: 4 Newman Ave
About Jody Vassallo
Jody Jody Vassallo is a 500hr Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, Ayurvedic health coach, counsellor and multi award winning cookbook author. She completed her Diploma of Ki Yoga (a dynamic meridian based Japanese yoga) in 2004. Following that she studied ISHTA (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda) under Rachel Zinman in 2006. Jody has taught yoga in her local community and on yoga retreats in Australia and internationally for the past 19 years.
After Jody completing a 100hr Yin Yoga YTT with Melanie McLaughlin in 2007 she felt like she had found a missing piece of the yin/yang yoga meridian puzzle. Following this Jody has gone to deepen her understanding of Yin Yoga studying with Paul Grilley, Bernie Clarke and Jo Phee. Jody has been running her own 50hr Yin Yoga teacher trainings in Australia and Bali for the past 6 years. Educating her students about the Five elements, the seasons, meridians and Food medicine are an integral part of Jody’s unique style of teaching.
Cancellation policy:
Upon registration a $400 non refundable deposit is due.
Cancellations made 60 - 40 days in advance of the course start date will incur a cancellation charge totalling 40% of the overall course fee.
Cancellations made less than 40 days in advance of the course start date will incur a cancellation charge totalling 60% of the overall course fee.
Cancellations made under 14 days in advance of the course start date will incur a cancellation change totalling 100% of the overall course fee.