Yin Yoga Immersion/Teacher Training

Offered with a grateful heart by Dianne Harris and Cindy Phillips

Learn to skillfully guide a yin class that safely and effectively provides wonderful physical, mental and emotional benefits.  This functional approach looking at anatomical principles will help you see the body, muscles and skeleton in a new way that can have a significant impact on all forms of yoga you teach.

Our training module delves into an area that encourages you to “come home to yourself”.  Deepening your understanding of all elements of your practice and your true nature, enabling you to teach and share from a place of authenticity.

Yin Yoga is an essential part of a balanced practice and a refuge in todays busy world.  We hope you’ll join us!

Module 1 Foundations is a 50- hour continuing education program.  It is based on the teachings of Paul Grilley who is one of the pioneers of Yin Yoga.  Dianne Harris, the instructor, has studied extensively with Paul (300+hours) and also has completed Sarah Powers Insight Yoga Institute 500 program.  Sarah is another of the pioneers of Yin Yoga.  Paul Grilley has given his permission to use his methods and materials for this training.  As well he has reviewed and input to our training manual and written the forward to it. 

There are 40 contact hours and 10 non-contact hours.

This is a training to deepen your practice and understanding of Yin Yoga and yourself, as you dive into this powerful and quiet practice.

ABOUT:  This course is a functional approach to anatomy and the shapes of Yin Yoga.  It based on every body being different and learning to skillfully adapt the poses to suit every individual.  You will gain an understanding of the methods, anatomy, energetics and meridians affected in the practice of yin yoga.  Your learnings will apply to and enrich all forms of yoga you teach.

The course includes a 200 page manual that is designed to serve as an ongoing reference for life.

This training is open to Yoga Teachers and experienced Yin practitioners who want to deepen their practice.  For already Certified Yoga Teachers, a 50 hour credit certificate is received and can be used for CEU’s with Yoga Alliance.  You also will be ready to teach Yin Yoga!  Island Yoga Space is a registered School of Yoga and a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)..