Yin Yoga & Mindfulness

Yin, Restorative & Meditation
60 hrs ~ live online
with some optional IN PERSON sessions in Toronto
Begins Oct 23rd, 2024

It's time to prioritize the restorative nature of slowing down and self care.

If you are looking to go inward - this is for you.

Many of us live what might be considered a fairly yang lifestyle - one filled with commitments and projects, travel and just overall busyness. And it's good. It's exciting and can be rewarding and keep us active in the world. And! Often times, we forget about, or neglect the other side of things, the side that will help to keep us in balance and harmony - the yin side.

This is the side that helps you connect to yourself. Helps you heal. Slow down and recognize the power of stillness and the beauty in the world around you. When we nourish this side of things, it helps us to show up in the world more fully. When we nourish the yin side, our relationships, projects and commitments are enhanced.

Yin and restorative yoga are beautiful compliments to a more dynamic movement practice.

As a result of the relaxed and meditative quality of the practice, it helps to calm the mind and balance out a busy life, enhancing our vitality and overall health.

Join the Training

Who is this training for?

This program is for anyone looking to add intentional rest into their practice and their life. It's great for yoga teachers, students and body workers who are looking to:

add yin & restorative yoga to their classes, home practice or teach this style.
deepen their relationship to the yin-side. Not just the style of yoga, but the yin sensibility of yielding and acceptance.
introduce a new edge to their offerings.
find a way to slow down and connect to them self.
find the courage to lean in to the current situation.
enrich your life and your relationships.

This program could be just the thing you are looking for. The course is about so much more than making shapes with the body. The program is an invitation to unfold into who you are - and to meet yourself right there.

"Whether or not you want to teach yin yoga, this program will change you! It is the most supportive, nurturing, intriguing program you could hope for. It's so much more than poses and theory. It helps you actually LIVE in a different way - and what's more powerful than that?"

Love Note

"Taking the Yin Yoga Training with Shawna was a game changer not only in the way that I teach, but in the way that I live. Shawna helped me appreciate the power of moving slowly, of being and of letting go. She helped me to understand that stillness and quiet are necessities and that when we use them wisely, there is space for growth and healing".

~Angelica

What You'll Learn

History & Philosophy

Roots of yin & restorative yoga
Yin yang theory
Yin yoga & restorative principles
Brief look at TCM & Meridian Theory

Energy Body

What is prana
Pranayama in practice
Directed awareness
Recognizing yin & yang energy in yourself and your surroundings

Anatomy

Fascia and connective tissue
Nervous system
Understanding human variation
Learn the difference between tension and compresion

Meditation & Mindfulness

Meditation: theory & practice
How to guide yourself and /or your students through meditation
Applying different techniques to meditation
Effetcts of meditation

Postures

Key yin & restorative poses
Use of Props
Variations & special considerations
The difference in approach to yin & restorative yoga

Teaching Yin & Restorative

Setting your students up for success
Creating space for slowing down
Set & Setting in the studio and the home
Theming and Sequencing and class creation

Learning Format

This virtual training is held live online (Wednesdays 5:30-8pm EST) and is recorded and available for replay for 2 years. Virtual sessions are comprised of the following elements:

Theory through lecture
Guided yin and restorative yoga and meditation
Informative breakdown of yoga postures (there will be an IN PERSON option of this held in Toronto, Ont).
Lots of time for reflection and contemplation through group chats and writing prompts
Breakout rooms for discussion and discovery
Small class size to encourage inquiry, connection and understanding
Access to an on-demand library of complimentary practices to the program

Live online attendance is encouraged. However, for those who are unable to attend the live sessions there are protocols put in place to ensure you are understanding the content covered.

Is this for you?

We practice these rituals of rest so that we can heal - personally and collectively. Each session - and there are many of them - will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, rejuvenated and inspired.

The program is broken up to include theory on the physical body, energetics and mind, and then how to weave it all into a cohesive, thriving being - you!

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What I'm hoping you'll get out of the program...

PRACTICE & TEACHING

You will learn how to safely and intelligently incorporate yin & restorative postures into your current classes and home practice, as well as how to sequence a class for yourself and others.

"After taking Shawna’s yin class I feel confident, bold and capable. I used to step on my mat not even knowing where to begin but through this program, I have fallen in love. I can move and practice with flow and ease"

DAILY LIVING

The foundation of the course is really about bringing the yin energy into our daily lives. Can we allow this wisdom to seep into our interactions and relationships with others and self. The yin energy is a place of 'being' rather than 'doing'. It's an opening to what is. We practice surrender and acceptance. We open to compassion and connectivity.

"What I loved most about the training was that what I learnt didn't just say in the classroom - it became guidance and medicine for how to fully live in this complex world. And I'm so grateful for that. I wish I could do this program again and again!!!"

Love Note

"Shawna's classes, style of teaching and energy had always resonated with me, so it only felt right to do this training with her. Not only does she provide an insightful look into yin, but she continuously creates and holds profound space for introspection and healing."

~Cachelle

The Investment

$1,400 +hst CAD

payment plans available
this training has a limited number of partial scholarships at discounted rates available for people in need with special consideration given to BIPOC, trans- and others who have traditionally faced barriers to access these practices. Ask for details.

Discounts for yin grads:
If you have already done the condensed version of this training and want to expand, reach out and I'll let you know the discounted rate.

You will receive a digital yin yoga training manual
You will receive a certificate of completion with 100% attendance and completion of any assignments.

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FAQ

Is this a certification course?

Yes. This program is registered with the Yoga Alliance and will be counted towards your CEC's.

Is there required reading?

Upon registration I will send you an optional reading list of books that I have found helpful in my yin / restore studies.

Do I need my 200 hr YTT

It's not necessary to have your 200hr YTT. If you're looking to teach this style of yoga, it can be helpful to have your 200 hr yoga training. However many students take this program simply for personal interest. This is also a popular training among massage therapists and physiotherapists as a means of adding new tools to their repertoire.

What happens if I miss a class?

Great question! Scheduling conflicts happen. If you need to miss a class you will discuss it with your lead trainer and will make up the missed content through reading and the online studio. If you feel like you'd like to book a private session in order to visit any missed content, that is available as well and to be paid at the private session rate.
**As this is an interactive program built in community, if you think you will miss more than 6 of the live sessions during the program it would be best to wait until the next round comes along.

Feel like going yin-side?

Whether you have a few more questions or are ready to get started, I'd love to hear from you.