Grow Your Inner Teacher
Continuing Education Programs for Yoga instructors
Yin Yoga Training, Cultivate Your Skills, The Business of Yoga & More!
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These programs are designed to be both professionally and personally transformative. Completion of each program may include homework assignments, required readings, class observations, practice teach backs and one-on-one mentorship sessions. |
Program Details
YIN YOGA TRAINING (25 CEU)*
25 hours (15 contact hours & 10 non-contact hours)
A Yin Yoga workbook will be provided for this course.
Registration for August 2020 is now open!
extendYoga | Rockville, MD
Yin Yoga
What is “Yin Yoga?” The answer is not fully discovered through words. To really understand Yin Yoga, or any form of yoga, one must experience it! Immerse yourself in a weekend Yin Yoga Certification program that is designed to be both personally and professionally transformative.
Explore Yin Yoga through the perspective of Yogic philosophy. Enhance your own personal practice through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy. Teaching skills will be cultivated as you gain insights into your own personal practice coupled with guidance on intelligent sequencing from a functional point of view.
The program is led in three modules (practice, teaching methodology, and application/mentorship).
*Please note that the Traditional Chinese Medicine section of the program does not count towards continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Practice Module
Familiarize yourself with the 20+ yin asanas and variations
Explore your own embodied intuition and wisdom within each asana
Build and sharpen your ability to concentrate (dharana)
Teaching Methodology Module
Learn the principles and qualities of Yin Yoga
Acquire the skill of intelligent sequencing from a functional point of view
Study and appreciate the role of connective tissue (fascia)
Explore the framework of the Yoga Sutra’s
Enhance your own embodied and poetic experience through the Philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Application/Mentorship Module
Observe two yin yoga classes
Complete writing assignments & required readings
Guide two yin yoga classes
Attend one mentoring session
Upon completion of the application/mentorship module, you will receive a Yin Yoga certificate for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
Recommended reading: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
Additional readings may be assigned.
YIN YOGA TRAINING (25 CEU)*
25 hours (15 contact hours & 10 non-contact hours)
A Yin Yoga workbook will be provided for this course.
Registration for August 2020 is now open!
extendYoga | Rockville, MD
Yin Yoga
What is “Yin Yoga?” The answer is not fully discovered through words. To really understand Yin Yoga, or any form of yoga, one must experience it! Immerse yourself in a weekend Yin Yoga Certification program that is designed to be both personally and professionally transformative.
Explore Yin Yoga through the perspective of Yogic philosophy. Enhance your own personal practice through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy. Teaching skills will be cultivated as you gain insights into your own personal practice coupled with guidance on intelligent sequencing from a functional point of view.
The program is led in three modules (practice, teaching methodology, and application/mentorship).
*Please note that the Traditional Chinese Medicine section of the program does not count towards continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Practice Module
Familiarize yourself with the 20+ yin asanas and variations
Explore your own embodied intuition and wisdom within each asana
Build and sharpen your ability to concentrate (dharana)
Teaching Methodology Module
Learn the principles and qualities of Yin Yoga
Acquire the skill of intelligent sequencing from a functional point of view
Study and appreciate the role of connective tissue (fascia)
Explore the framework of the Yoga Sutra’s
Enhance your own embodied and poetic experience through the Philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Application/Mentorship Module
Observe two yin yoga classes
Complete writing assignments & required readings
Guide two yin yoga classes
Attend one mentoring session
Upon completion of the application/mentorship module, you will receive a Yin Yoga certificate for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
Recommended reading: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
Additional readings may be assigned.
Program Details
CULTIVATE YOUR SKILLS (7 CEU)
7 hours (4 contact hours & 3 non-contact hours)
Learn how to work with private clients, craft workshops, and receive sadhana guidance within the support of community!
Private Clients
Workshops
Learn the formality of crafting a workshop and receive creative ideas for workshops from your fellow sangha members.
Sadhana
Learn simple practice techniques to bring the nourishment of yoga back into your daily life. There is a misconception that in order to practice yoga you need to be in a yoga studio or on your yoga mat.
Upon completion of assigned homework, you will receive a certificate for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
CULTIVATE YOUR SKILLS (7 CEU)
7 hours (4 contact hours & 3 non-contact hours)
Learn how to work with private clients, craft workshops, and receive sadhana guidance within the support of community!
Private Clients
- Explore the lens of the Pancha Maya model in working with private clients
- Learn the formalities of a private yoga session (intake form, interview questions, takeaways)
- Practice with your fellow sangha members and support each other through case study reviews
- Learn how to create a sacred space in a home or office setting
Workshops
Learn the formality of crafting a workshop and receive creative ideas for workshops from your fellow sangha members.
Sadhana
Learn simple practice techniques to bring the nourishment of yoga back into your daily life. There is a misconception that in order to practice yoga you need to be in a yoga studio or on your yoga mat.
Upon completion of assigned homework, you will receive a certificate for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
Program Details
THE BUSINESS OF YOGA (5 CEU)
5 hours (4 contact hours and 1 non-contact hour)
Get into the mindset of an entrepreneur! This Yoga ‘business’ stuff is personal!
What is your story? Why are you teaching yoga? What would your students say are your unique qualities if asked? Beyond just your yoga teaching, what do others think about you as a person? We believe that in order to build a strong brand and reputation, one must be in alignment personally and professionally.
Alicia Collier and Catherine Wood will guide you through a series of yoga and coaching practices to support you in honing your inner teacher and authentic entrepreneur mindset!
You’ll walk away with:
Upon completion of assigned homework, you will receive a certificate for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
THE BUSINESS OF YOGA (5 CEU)
5 hours (4 contact hours and 1 non-contact hour)
Get into the mindset of an entrepreneur! This Yoga ‘business’ stuff is personal!
What is your story? Why are you teaching yoga? What would your students say are your unique qualities if asked? Beyond just your yoga teaching, what do others think about you as a person? We believe that in order to build a strong brand and reputation, one must be in alignment personally and professionally.
Alicia Collier and Catherine Wood will guide you through a series of yoga and coaching practices to support you in honing your inner teacher and authentic entrepreneur mindset!
You’ll walk away with:
- A honed message that resonates with your truest self and target audience.
- A narrowed vision and implementable action plan. There are so many things yoga teachers can offer (retreats, online courses, blogs, privates, special events, workshops, etc.). Discover where you want to invest your energy and begin to go after it.
- Perspective on the latest trends of how Yoga is marketed now and clarity on what your authentic marketing and branding plan is.
Upon completion of assigned homework, you will receive a certificate for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.