Mid-Winter Yin Yoga Weekend with Yoga for the People, Wellington (in English)

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” (Confucius)

Yin yoga is one of the calmest and most relaxing forms of yoga in the world, consisting of a series of passive poses of the body.

By means of long-held stretches (3–5 minutes) without muscle tension, we focus on the deep connective, fascial and ligamental tissues – stimulating, strengthening and stretching the tissues.

We mobilise the joints, and stimulate and calm the nervous system, thereby reducing stress and encouraging regeneration.

During the practice we temporarily slow down the flow of Chi energy, enabling the revitalising energy to accumulate and then flow more freely on conclusion of the practice.

Indeed for days after a yin yoga practice, we’ll feel blissfully relaxed and recharged.

This Mid-Winter Yin Yoga Weekend is suitable for both yoga teachers and yoga students wishing to deepen their knowledge about yin yoga and yoga anatomy.

Yin Yoga

Theory
What is yin yoga?
What is yang yoga?
What are the advantages of each kind of yoga?
How do they complement each other?
What is tension and what is compression?
What is the function of our connective tissue/fascia in this practice?
Stress and back pain, and yin yoga as a “therapeutic touch”

Practice
Yin Yoga Class

Yoga Anatomy

Theory:
Skeletal variation
Function/aesthetics
Compression and tension
Analysis of a yoga pose

Practice
Skeletal variation tests and practical consequences for yang yoga asanas and assists – such as lotus, shoulder stand, pigeon, down dog, warrior, etc.

We’ll analyse the following asanas in detail:
Lotus position        - external rotation of the hip joint
Reclining hero       -  internal rotation of the hip joint

We'll discuss the following issues:
What restrictions does my individual bone structure impose on me?
How different is it from other people’s bone structure?
Will I or my students ever manage to get into the lotus position or achieve a “perfect” pigeon, etc?
Where are the areas of compression and tension within my individual bone structure? How do I deal with it?
How can I stretch and stimulate the tissues, when compression is constricting me?
What is the physical function of a yoga pose?

The hours from this Yin Yoga Weekend can be used towards Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance for registered teachers.

Schedule & Investment
Saturday 30 July 2022
1.00pm - 5.00pm Yin Yoga & Anatomy Workshop
Early Bird: Pay by 1 July: $80 per person
Full Price: $90 per person

Sunday 31 July 2022
1.00pm - 3.30pm Yin Yoga Mini Retreat
Early Bird: Pay by 1 July $50 per person
Full Price: $60 per person

Workshop & Retreat
Full Price: $130 per person

*Discount available for senior, students and non waged.

Location
Yoga for the People, Level 2/133-139 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

For further information or enquires please contact Yoga for the People