YIN YOGA THERAPY TRAINING IN MALDIVES
Fulidhoo Island, Vaavu Atoll
August 31st – September 26th 2021
Index 1. Welcome 2. Yin is In 3. What Is Yin Yoga? 4. Why Yin Yoga Therapy? 5. Curriculum 6. Meet Your Teacher 7. Yoga Alliance 8. Accommodation & Meals 9. About Fulidhoo Island 10. Program Cost & Dates 11. Travel Requirements 12. Payment
About
Welcome to Yin Yoga Therapy Training in the Maldives! Y i n Yo g a 2 0 0 h r a n d 1 0 0 h r C e r t i f i c a t i o n s Want to learn a style of yoga that’s focused on bringing balance – physically, energetically, and mentally and be able to share this wisdom with our yin yoga teacher 200 hr certification? Get the practice and all the knowledge to start teaching with a focus on Yin Yoga in this month-long training and gain the confidence to share it. For an embodied experience of the theory behind the practice, students will have the opportunity to teach right away. Stretched over 4 weeks there is plenty of time to practice teaching and the student will leave this yin yoga teacher 200 hr certification course feeling confident to lead a yin yoga therapy class. And for those who’d like to partake in the 100 hr certification, our 13 day course will leave you will a solid understanding of yin yoga as a healing modality.
O U R L O C AT I O N The course will take place on the island of Fulidhoo in the Maldives. This is a local island, where a small community of 300 or so people live, and where there is growing tourism sector of small guesthouses. This will be our first YTTC in the Maldives!
Yin is In Yin Yoga is getting a lot of attention these days, probably because our predominantly “yang” dominated modern lifestyles call for more balance. Daily stress impacts our body, mind and soul. Though we long to be at ease and enjoy every moment of life, to actually unwind is easier said than done. We tend to ‘keep going’ because we don’t know how else to ‘keep up’. The Yin Yoga Therapy practice is designed to create space for just that – rejuvenate the body, clear the mind, open up the heart and allow energetic healing to take place. So, welcome to the Yin side! A dedicated attempt to bring balance and healing to our modern-day life. Yin Yoga Therapy
What Is Yin Yoga?
The term Yin Yoga comes from the ancient Daoist tradition of yin and yang. While yang relates to rhythm and repetition, creating heat in the body, yin is passive, cooling the body and calming the mind. Two completely opposite forces that are yet interconnected. The peacefulness of the long-held static stretches in Yin Yoga allow space for awareness while accelerating the reveal and release of deep layers of tension held within our connective tissue. The Daoist philosophy and healing wisdom sheds light on the energy meridians therefore providing insight and guidance towards a healthier life. Yin Yoga Therapy
Why Choose Yin Yoga Therapy? SPREAD THE KNOWLEDGE… By listening to our body closely we understand the transformative possibilities of being present with sensation thus embodying mindfulness principles on a physical level. From this point we enable the body to guide the mind to the ultimate experience of peace, where we cultivate an attitude of loving kindness towards ourselves. It is from this flow of abundance that we are able to offer loving kindness to the rest of the world. HOW IT HELPS… When you awaken and align your body’s underlying energy, you activate your innate process of healing and transformation. Together we will demystify how energy affects everything you do and feel and show you how to work with both – your body and mind. We practice sequences that are tailor-made to address physical or emotional issues where the alternative medicine aspect of Daoism offers the opportunity for deep healing and profound transformation. You will learn simple principles, tools and practices that balance your body – which is how physical, emotional and spiritual healing begins – so you can build vitality, unravel energetic blockages and boost your immunity. Yin Yoga is so much more than physical stretching. It is an art, a philosophy and a way to live. Tune in. Chill out. Stay yin.
What does Yin Yoga Do?
“Yin Yoga creates an
opportunity to release physical and emotional tension, free stagnant or blocked energy and cultivate a peaceful quality of mind.”
What we’ll do…
We’ll put you on the path to acquire the knowledge, the practical experience and confidence to earn the certificate and share this wisdom.
Yin Yoga Therapy 200hr & 100hr Certifications 26 day Course or 13 day Course In both the yin yoga teacher 200 hr certification course and 100 hr certification course, you get a unique opportunity to learn to release physical and emotional tension, free stagnant or blocked energy, and cultivate a peaceful quality of mind. By practicing Yin we are practicing acceptance and surrender, connecting our body to a Zen state of mind and we create the space to allow energetic and physical healing to take place. You will learn all about the ancient wisdom of the main Acupuncture Meridians and Chi flow in the body. We will give you a deep insight in each element and the correlating acupuncture meridians and organs. Find out more about their subconscious value and the applied body acupressure points and Yin Yoga poses to help balance those. In detail, we explore each body target area and its correlation with the meridians. We explain to you ways to emotional healing and the releasing of energetic blockages in the poses. As we put our bodies in certain positions different meridian energy streams get stimulated and we activate our body’s own healing powers.
Topics Covered Yin Healing, Daoist Elements, Meridians, Acu Points, Mindfulness & Yoga Foundations
FOUNDATION, DEFINITION & THEORY OF YIN YOGA
YIN THERAPY, CHI & THE MERIDIAN FLOW IN THE BODY
• Physical, • Energetic, • Soul & Mind
• • • •
YIN YOGA PRACTICE • 35 regular yin yoga poses + • Additional upper body poses, wall poses and modifications, • Functional and energetic aspects of the poses, • How and when to use props, 8-PointsAnalysis Principle • Special situations / Target areas • Sequences for each Daoist element and each meridian
THE ART OF TEACHING YIN • Intention / Expression / Context / Tools • The art of sequencing a yin class • Embodied practical experience
Yin / yang / chi defined Five Daoist elements The three treasures 12 primary traditional Oriental Medicine Meridians & their healing wisdom • Meridians addressed in each pose • Energetic and emotional value of each pose • Dan Tien Healing Breath
SUNSET CIRCLES • Different active meditations • Yoga Nidra • Extracurricular Acupuncture and Reiki healing sessions • Circle of transformation • Sharing Circles • Mindful sunset walks …
YOGA PHILOSOPHY & BASIC FOUNDATIONS • • • • • • •
History and people Overview of different yoga styles The 8 limbs of yoga Patanjali Yoga Sutras Pranayama Chakras, Koshas, Mudras & Mantras Spiritual Concepts
HEALING TOOLBOX • Extracurricular Workshop 'Acupressure Points' • Anatomy of the mind • An invitation to mindful living • Tools to transformation • The power of visualisation & the Dan Tiens • Overview of Oriental Medicine & Ayurveda
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Class management & general professionalism • Marketing and promotion • Credentialing process with Yoga Alliance • Responsibility and accountability • Scope of practice • Code of Conduct • Equity in yoga
DAILY YOGA PRACTICE • Daily yin yoga immersion • Meditations • Morning class for self practice of dynamic yang styles of yoga for the balance
BASIC ANATOMY & THE THEORY OF EXERCISE • 35 Muscular and skeletal system • Biomechanical principles, joints and their movements • Physiology such as nervous system, cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive systems, respiratory system • The vagal theory • The physical theory of the practice • Aesthetic vs. functional alignment • Compression vs tension • Understanding fascia and tensegrity • The piezoelectric principle in the poses • When and how to apply yin yoga principles in physical therapy to release pain
MINDFULNESS • Mindfulness history • Concept and practice • Neuroplasticity
MEET YOUR TEACHERS A l e x a n d r a D e n k i n g e r, ( M . D . A c u ) Acupuncture Therapist, RYT 500 Founder of The Body-Mind-Soul Centre (RYS), Yin Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance school, and creator of the Yin Healing Method is an inspired BodyMind-Soul Bio-Hacker, dedicated to
Jenny Stark, RYT 200
helping people empower themselves to
Coming to assist Alexandra throughout the
live the most authentic, healthy life
course is Jenny Stark. With many years of
possible. In her Yin Yoga teachings she integrates the ancient wisdom of Acupuncture
teaching across 34 countries, Jenny will be bringing a wealth of knowledge from her
Meridians and Chi flow in a meditative
background in Hatha and Sivananda Yoga,
Yoga practice. In a Daoist/ Zen way, the
alongside her experience in Aerial, AcroYoga
focus is the on the value of breath,
and Yin Yoga.
insight & intuition – supporting a lifestyle that feels in alignment with our deepest self.
What Certificate Will I Receive? With successful completion of the training students will receive a Yoga Alliance affiliated Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from The Body-Mind-Soul Centre (RYS) AND a Yin Yoga Therapy Training Diploma as a component of Alexandra Denkinger M.D.(ACU) physical therapy practice, licensed and registered as Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture M.D.(ACU) by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine, affiliated with Yoga Alliance as a registered yoga teacher (RYT 500) and owner of The Body-Mind-Soul Center (RYS – Registered Yoga School).
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Accommodation & Meals Accommodation – Simple, homestyle guesthouse We’ll be staying at a small local guesthouse in Fulidhoo Island. The guesthouse only has 5 rooms, and they’ll be exclusively for us. Don’t expect five-star luxury or overwater bungalows, though – this is a simple location at the edge of a beautiful lagoon. Wake to hear the waters lapping! All rooms have AC, ensuite bathrooms and fridges. We’ll have a first floor, shaded yoga space that overlooks a lovely garden and the sea beyond.
MEALS Alexandra’s husband Jay will be rustling up wholesome, vegetarian meals during your stay and you are welcome to use the kitchen as well. There are shops on the island selling basic food stuffs, but remember that everything in the Maldives is imported, so supplies are fairly limited.
About Fulidhoo Island Fulidhoo Island, Vaavu Atoll Fulidhoo Island is a local island in the Maldives, where a community of around 300 people live. Tourism is thriving on the island, with many travellers wanting to experience the beauty of the Maldivian waters without paying the high price tag of the private resort islands. You’ll need to eschew visions of overwater bungalows and understand that this is a local community with a lot of charm.
Good to Know As the Maldives is 100% Muslim, you’ll need to be respectful of the local culture and we recommend covering from shoulders to mid thigh when walking around the island. As everything is imported, you should expect prices to be similar to European prices.
Day-Off Activities THE OCEAN WILL BE CALLING YOUR NAME! Whether it’s just a swim in the beautiful lagoon, or joining a snorkelling or diving excursion, the water will be where you want to be on your days off.
Dates & Cost
Excluded: Flights, transfers to and from Fulidhoo, mandatory PCR testing, excursions and water sport activities. Book right now to benefit from our special offer of a 500US$ discount for the first 3 bookings!
200hrs – SINGLE ROOM
200hrs – SHARED ROOM
100hrs – SINGLE ROOM
100hrs – SHARED ROOM
26 Days
26 Days
13 Days
13 Days
31.8.2021 – 25.9.2021
31.8.2021 – 25.9.2021
6.9.2021 – 18.9.2021
6.9.2021 – 18.9.2021
All meals & accommodation
All meals & accommodation
All meals & accommodation
All meals & accommodation
2499US$
1549US$
3699US$
2699US$
Travel Requirements TRANSFERS TO FULIDHOO There is only ONE daily speedboat from the international airport in Male to Fulidhoo – this leaves around 13:00 and to return to the airport, it departs at 08;30. This costs 40USD each way and can be booked by emailing Adele, our contact in Fulidhoo on hello@fulidhoodive.com This must be done in advance and if your flight lands in the afternoon, you will have to stay one night near the airport. Adele is the owner of the scuba diving centre on the island and is helping us to organise the training. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO SLOW FERRY RUNNING DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS 30 days tourist visas are given on arrival A negative PCR test is required. It must be no older than 96 hours. This must be uploaded to the IMUGA Portal – all details can be found at: https://www.fulidhoodive.com/travel-to-maldivesduring-covid-pandemic/ You will also have to do a mandatory PCR test before departing Fulidhoo – this costs 85USD per person. There is lots of extra information on the Fulidhoo Dive website – www.fulidhoodive.com
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SEE YOU SOON! YIN YOGA THERAPY IN THE MALDIVES 2021
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