Yin Yoga & Anatomy Teacher Training I - TPY International Yoga Academy, Ho Chi Minh City
(in English with Vietnamese translation)
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” (Confucius)
This 6 day / 50 hour certified module is intended to deepen our understanding of Yin Yoga through the experiential, practical and theoretical application. We study in depth the 20+ basic yin yoga poses and discover a sense of security and deepen our ability to effectively practice and teach, through developing an anatomical awareness and understanding of skeletal variation.
We learn to employ the 7 point analysis principle to understand each yoga pose as well as the individual and unique bodies of not only ourselves but also our students. In turn this enables us to offer logical assists and variations. Anatomy is the key.
Welcome to Yin Yoga & Anatomy Teacher Training I
This 50-hour intensive yoga teaching course (6 days) comprises 4 sections:
1. Yin Yoga Asanas
This section covers the theory and practice for safely practicing and teaching 20 yin yoga poses, including their specific characteristics and their effects.
2. Anatomy is the Key
Anatomical understanding of not only the individual bone structure but also the muscular, connective, fascial and ligament tissues is an essential prerequisite for an effective yoga teacher.
3. 7-Point Analysing Principle for Assists - Theory
This course focuses less on teaching set assists and much more on introducing a 7-point analysing principle, which you can then use for every known yoga pose and for each individual student.
4. 7-Point Analysing Principle - Practical Tests
In this Yin Yoga and Anatomy Teacher Training, we study and apply a series of practical tests for analysing the bone structure, compression and tension of our students. We will have the opportunity to learn – in a safe environment – to read a human being, to sense our own limitations and to test and recognise those of others. Eventually, with the benefit of myriad insights and enhanced self-awareness, we will be able to assess the needs and limitations of any individual student.
The foundation has been laid.
For more detailed information about the YYTT Module 1 course syllabus please click here
“I feel blessed to have just completed the 200 hrs YYTT with Markus and Karin. They are inspirational teachers, with great warmth and humour, who live and breathe what they teach. The course was a full immersion in the world of Yin Yoga.
I gained a very workable knowledge of anatomy, a true insight into the uniqueness of every “body”, and a clear understanding what it means to be an authentic yin yoga teacher. I was inspired and look forward to sharing what I have learnt.
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“I highly, highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in diving deep into the foundations of Yin Yoga or who simply wants to experience the world-class teaching offered by Markus. This was hands down one of the best courses I have ever done and I cannot wait to be back for Module II, for which I will travel to Germany all the way from Canada. Markus is a well of knowledge on all things (Yin) Yoga, has fascinating stories to tell, is hilariously funny, extremely compassionate and kind. I can honestly say I learned much more than 50 hours’ worth. Thank you!
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Recommended Reading (before the commencement of the training)
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and the Practice by Bernie Clark ISBN 1935952501
Prerequisites
This course is suitable for dedicated yoga students with a regular yoga practice of at least 2 years, who wish to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga and Yoga Anatomy for their own practice (with or without the intention to teach) as well as for already certified and aspiring yoga teachers who would like to teach Yin Yoga.
After each successfully completed module, the participant receives a Yoga Alliance certification until the final 200h or 300h Yoga Alliance certificate is issued after the last module. All partial certificates (hours) can also be submitted to the Yoga Alliance as “Continuing Education” (YACEP).
Attendance of the entire programme is required. To be eligible to receive the 50 hour Yin Yoga & Anatomy Teacher Training certificate of completion for this course, you must attend all hours of the training and complete all required assignments. Please plan your time and travel accordingly in order to not miss any of the sessions.
Auditing
Like our teachers before us, we strongly believe in the value of repetition to deepen our learning journey. Hence, if you have previously successfully completed Yin Therapy’s Yin Yoga & Anatomy Teacher Training Module 1 course with us, we are offering graduates the opportunity to repeat (audit) this course at a cost of US$539 (incl GST).
Please note - there are a limited number of allocations for auditors.
TPY International Yoga Academy, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Schedule
Tue 29 Apr - Sun 4 May 2025
Daily 8.30am - 5.30pm (including 1hr lunch break)
Investment
US$850 incl GST Early Bird Offer (when fully paid by 28 Feb 2025)
US$1050 incl GST Full price (when fully paid after 28 Feb 2025)
US$50 discount off total, when 2 modules are booked at the same time.
US$75 discount off total, when 3 modules are booked at the same time.
Venue
TPY ASHRAM – No.20 5th Street, Linh Chieu Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included. If you are coming from out of town and are in need of accommodation, there are limited twin & triple rooms with shared bathroom available at Thu Duc City.
Yoga Equipment
A yoga mat and all props are provided by TPY Academy. However, if you prefer, you are more than welcome to bring your own. Please bring an eye mask or light scarf to cover your eyes during the resting poses.
For further information please email TPY at info@tpyacademy.com
Cancellation & Refund Policy
91 or more days prior to course start: 10% charge
90 days – 60 days prior to course start: 50% charge
59 days – 45 days prior to course start: 70% charge
44 days – 0 days prior to course start: 100% charge
No Show: 100% charge
In the unlikely event that TPY cancels a training, you will receive a full refund of any payments made.
If a participant is asked to leave the training due to any reason, no refunds will be given.