200 Hrs Yin Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Goa, India

If you are interested to learn a style of yoga that’s focused on establishing balance for body, mind and soul then this yoga alliance certified 200 hrs yin yoga teacher training is for you.

For an embodied experience of the theory behind the practice students will practice teaching from the second week onwards. Stretched over a month there is time plenty of to practice teaching and the student will leave this training feeling confident with a broad yoga background to lead a yin yoga therapy class.

The course includes practice of the classic Yin Poses + variations, Special situations / Target areas, the 8-point-pose-analysis-principle, the art of teaching, explaination of yin, yang and chi, mindfulness, the healing toolbox and much more. This yin yoga training course is densely packed with a lot of knowledge and taught by Alexandra Denkinger M.D.(Acu) who is a licensed and registered as Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture M.D.(ACU) by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine and a registered Yoga Alliance (RYT 500) yoga teacher.

This is an intensive 200 hrs yin yoga teacher training course in goa and students would have to commit to the course completely and cannot engage in any other activity while they are involved in this course.

Yin Yoga Therapy Teacher Training - 200 hours- Content:

In our 200hrs training you get to know the basics of a classical yoga teacher training and in addition we immerse in a journey through all the Daoist elements and their healing wisdom. You will learn all about the ancient wisdom of the main Oriental Medicine Meridians and the Chi flow in the body. You will gain deep insight in each element and the correlating acupuncture meridians, points and organs. Find out about their subconscious value, the effects of the applied body acupressure points and the Yin Yoga poses to help balance those. We explore in detail each body target area and its correlation with the chi flow in the body. We show you ways of 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.

You will learn more about additional tools and different meditation techniques to support this process. We offer you insight into the power of visualization and breath, Yoga Nidra, mantras, mudras and chakras. There will be different meditations, chanting circles and acupuncture healing circles.

To complete an understanding of yoga in all its variations we talk about the anatomy of the muscular and skeletal body, the AyurvedicDosha system and share different aspects of yoga philosophy and foundations like the eight limbs and Patajalis yoga sutras.

In our Circles of Transformation we create a save space to share and connect. Together we open the gates to a long lasting transformation.

Yin Yoga Therapy Teacher Training - 200hrs - Curriculum

Foundation, Definition and Theory of Yin Yoga

Physical / energetic / soul & mind 

Practice of Yin Yoga 

• The classic Yin Poses + variations
• Additional upper body poses, wall poses and modifications 
• Special situations / Target areas
• The 8-point-pose-analysis-principle           

The Art of Teaching Yin 

• Intention / Expression / Context / Tools 
• The art of sequencing a yin class 
• Sequences for each meridian and Daoist element
• Students teaching practice - Embodied practical experience

Yin Therapy, Chi & the Meridian Flow in the Body 

• Yin / yang / chi defined 
• 5 Daoist elements & the three treasures
• 12 primary traditional Oriental Medicine Meridians & their healing wisdom
• + Physical, energetic and emotional value  
• + Functional aspects in the pose
• Dan Tien breath

Mindfulness

Mindfulness history, concept and practice

Healing Toolbox 

• Acupressure points for each meridian and pose
• Anatomy of the mind
• An invitation to mindful living
• Tools to transformation
• The power of visualization & the Dan Tiens
• Basics of Oriental Medicine & Ayurveda 

Daily Yoga Practice 

Morning class for self practice of different dynamic yang styles of yoga – its all about the balance

Lead Yin classes and interactive Yin workshops with pose and sequence Analysis

Basic Anatomy & the Theory of Exercise

The physical theory of the practice, everyone’s unique variation of the structure of our skeleton, aesthetic vs. functional alignment, compression vs tension, joints and their movements, fascia and tensegrity, the piezoelectric principle in the poses

Yoga Philosophy and Basic Foundations

Overview of different yoga styles, history and people, the 8 limbs of yoga, Patanjali yoga sutras, pranayama, chakras, mudras & mantras, spiritual concepts

Sunset Circles 

Different meditations, Yoga Nidra, chanting, healing sessions, circle of transformation, mindful sunset walks … 

3 Vegetarian Buffet Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are provided during the 200 hrs yin yoga teacher training course.  Filtered drinking water & hot drinks including lemon ginger and chai is provided on demand the whole day.

Overlooking the mesmerizing Morjim Beach, Devarya Wellness is an eco-friendly retreat located in the serene seaside town of Goa.  Encompassing an area of 7000 sq.m, this yoga and wellness retreat in Goa provides an amicable means of escaping from the monotonous busy days of everyday life with its various forms of yoga sessions. Devarya, meaning a divine belief in spirituality inspires yogis, beginners, and seekers to experience the mindfulness of holistic yoga training.

In the Devarya yoga & wellness retreat, there are skilled yoga professionals with years of experience in practicing Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Osho meditation, and Iyengar yoga. They help visitors enjoy a relaxing yoga session and as well trains them for an advanced training program. At this Yoga & wellness retreat, one can completely immerse in the serenity of the ambiance and enjoy yoga session with like-minded souls.

Besides undergoing extensive yoga training for adults, at Devarya Wellness there is also provision for kids’ yoga teacher training, which enables enthusiastic teachers, take active participation and learn about the various ways of developing the mental and physical health of children.

Apart from the holistic yoga programs, the scenic beauty of this eco-friendly retreat in Goa is ravishing. The resort also houses two marvelous swimming pools, of which the leisure pool named Soma is ideal for children, while adults can relax in the blue water of Luna. Surrounded by sun loungers, the Devarya Yoga & Wellness retreat is pure bliss to enjoy a break from the urban lifestyle and rejuvenate the mind.

Sustainability and Eco Policy

Devarya believes that the protection of our ecological environment and its sustainable development is not an aspiration, neither a responsibility, but a real need. We are very committed to taking care for our local environment and the earth’s resources in the best way we possibly can.

The Devarya sustainability program, founded on an enduring connection to the land and communities where we do business, is a comprehensive commitment to minimizing our resort’s impact on the planet. This green philosophy has grown to become a core value of our company and we have recently pre-registered up to be a TripAdvisor Green Leader property when the scheme hits India early next year.

With your help we can better manage our energy and water consumption. Here are just some of the ways we conduct our Eco Policy of which we kindly ask you support us with.

• Focus on local partnerships and responsible business practices with local communities have been a mainstay of our business practice since our inception in 2016.
• To support local preservation initiatives of Turtle beach, Devarya Wellness operations are managed with an aim to minimize its impact on its local environment and are guided by the LEAVE NO TRACE program.
• Responsibility toward sustainability is extended to all our operational functions including Human Resource Management, Vendor Management, Energy Conservation and Water Preservation, Waste Management, Recycling and the use of natural, biodegradable products.
• Most of the wood we have used for our building work around the resort has been from scrap or reclaimed wood.
• Absolutely NO food goes to waste at Devarya. Any food not eaten by guests, goes directly to compost, and any leftover food from the day is given to those in need locally.
• We encourage guests to bring along an empty water flask or bottle made from non-toxic plastic or stainless steel so that you may top up from our supply as and when you require rather than keep buying toxic plastic.
• Housekeeping will provide daily room cleaning to all our guests. At Devarya Wellness to conserve energy and water, bed linen and towels are changed weekly during your stay. However, if you require fresh linen and towels before this then please speak to our reception team who will be happy to help you. Please help to keep your towels fresh by hanging them up to dry after use. All of our cleaning products are natural and contain no harsh chemicals.
• Our sewerage system is kept clean and toxic free via an effective micro-organism (EMs) process in which natural, non-GMO EMs dilute and cleanse the wastage into purified water. This can then be used for garden watering, saving water wastage.
• Devarya Wellness is surrounded by beautiful lush tropical greenery and is located on the beach. So please be mindful you may encounter bugs here and there. To protect our beautiful environment we do not spray harsh chemicals around the resort. We advise you to bring along some bug repellent for your own personal use, we also recommended you don’t leave doors and windows open with the lights on during the evening. When using our pools we please ask that you use the showers provided to wash off any creams and lotions before entering. 
• At Devarya we do not have a generator back up because we believe in conserving energy not adding to the consumption of it. Use the moments of no wifi and false lighting for peace, not panic the electric usually returns within a few minutes.
• We pay for all of our rubbish to be collected daily by a solid waste management government scheme. We kindly ask that you dispose of all waste and rubbish in the appropriate waste bins during your stay with us and during your travels across India so that together we can help keep India clean, tidy and beautiful.
• If you have anything you need to leave behind in India before your departure such as clothes, toiletries or loose change please feel free to leave at reception. We will happily pass these onto those who will benefit from it in the local area with much gratitude. Or if you would prefer to do this yourself we can point you in the right direction. 
• We provide all of our guests with drinking water during their stay to limit the amount of plastic bottles being purchased and added to our local environment as garbage. We encourage you to please bring along an empty water flask or bottle made from non-toxic plastic or stainless steel so that you may top up from our supply as and when you require. Feel free to top up extra for your days out.