Somatic Yin Yoga Training Course
85-hour Somatic Yin Yoga Training Course in tarifa, spain
About Somatic Yin Yoga
The Somatic Yin Yoga Teacher Training combines the calm, deep practice of Yin Yoga with somatic approaches that focus on body awareness, nervous system regulation and inner experience.
Immerse yourself in the quiet, healing world of Yin Yoga and discover the power of somatic practice. In this training course, we combine traditional Yin postures with modern insights from somatic bodywork. The focus is not on outward perfection, but on consciously sensing, experiencing and understanding your body from the inside out.
Somatic Yin Yoga invites you to slow down, release tension and bring lasting balance to your nervous system. Through mindful movements, subtle awareness exercises and poses held for an extended period, space is created for regeneration, self-reflection and deep relaxation.
The Somatic Yin practice brings you into deeper contact with your body and breath, inviting you to tune into your inner self. We can let ourselves sink deeply into our bodies, perhaps losing ourselves a little in the process, and sense something that goes beyond what we already know.
You will learn to create spaces where people feel safe, can let go, and reconnect with their own body intelligence. At the same time, you will deepen your own practice and develop a more refined sense of yourself.
prices and accommodation
- 1990 € Twin room sharing
- 2290 € Single room, shared bathroom
- 2590 € Single private room with bathroom
Price includes accommodation and 3 meals/day.
Our private luxury villa is located 6km outside the town of Tarifa, perched on a hill surrounded by unspoiled nature, and with a breathtaking view of the white sandy beach, the picturesque bay and the coast of Morocco. It has 6 double/single bedrooms with private bathrooms, a spacious dining and living area with fireplace, winter garden, an indoor and outdoor pool, magnificent terrace and a 10 hectare garden, as well as a beautiful yoga room. The property is surrounded by nature park, you can enjoy a wonderful tranquility there, and watch the goats, cows and horses running free around it. Time still stands still here. The moment is present
The white beach is 10km long, undeveloped and invites to long walks. Or just bury your feet in the warm sand, enjoy the sound of the sea, the sun and let your soul dangle.
Not only the villa with its location, but also the charming town of Tarifa, and especially the picturesque Moorish influenced old town, are something very special. Tarifa is the southernmost town on the European mainland, and here the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Less than 14km away is Africa, Morocco and the city of Tangier can be reached in just one hour by ferry.
Discover with us the magic of this special place.
Course Structure
The course is suitable for all yoga practitioners, body therapists and yoga teachers and is divided into 3 modules.
The Somatic Yin Yoga Teacher Training is an 11-day residential course. All three modules are included in this training, and each module builds on the previous one.
Module 1: Yin Yoga Foundation Training
In the first days of the training, you will gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to teach a Yin Yoga class incorporating all 35 Yin Yoga asanas and variations.
Module 2: Introduction to TCM, Meridians & the 5 Elements
In the second part of the training, we delve deeper into the energetic effects of Yin Yoga and the mysterious world of fascia.
We will build on the anatomical knowledge gained in the first part through both theory and practice. Basic knowledge of TCM, meridians, the Five Elements and the flow of Qi
Module 3: Somatic Yin Yoga, Myofascial Release & Yintelligence
In the third part of the training, we combine traditional Yin postures with modern insights from somatic bodywork. We deliberately set aside plenty of time for the yoga practice. The whole body is massaged, mobilised and stretched, and the nervous system is regulated
training content
Training content Module 1
- What is Yin Yoga about? Knowledge and understanding of the Yin Yoga approach (difference between a Yin passive and Yang dynamic style of Yoga)
- Daily morning 2-hour Yin yoga class with different themes including Meditation, Pranayama, and Mudras
- Afternoon Yin yoga practice with special themes
- 35 Yin yoga asanas in theory and practice, breakdown of each Asana
- Variations, modifications, and the use of props in each of the 35 Asanas
- Anatomy according to Paul Grilley, the founder of Yin Yoga
- Understanding the individual bone structure or skeleton
- Compression versus tension, orientation, and proportion (limitation in all asanas and the uniqueness of the human body)
- Motion analysis in the group, understanding the impact of individual bone structure in the asana practice
- How to communicate the value of Yin yoga (teaching methodology function versus aesthetic)
- Developing a functional approach to Yoga
- Fascia – The mysterious world under the skin
- Fascia and tensegrity (appreciate the role of connective tissues in relation to yoga practice)
- Yin yoga sequencing and tools to teach a Yin yoga class
- Student teaching, Group work, partner work
- Handout workbook
Training content Module 2
- Daily morning 2-hour Yin yoga class including Meditation, Pranayama, and Mudras
- Yin yoga related to the meridians and elements, stimulating the Qi along the meridians
- Afternoon Yin yoga practice with special themes related to TCM
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- The 5 Elements in TCM
- Approach to the Meridian system (12 main meridians) and Chi Flow in Yin yoga
- Physical, mental and emotional symptoms of Meridian imbalances
- Modern meridian theory according to Dr. Motoyama (looking at the fascia network versus the energetic channels (Meridians)
- Fascinating world of fascia – The matrix connective tissue
- Fascia research – the newest result
- Where does pain come from?
- The impact of emotional stress on chronic pain
- Student teaching, group, and partner work
- How to create a Yin Yoga class integrating the wisdom of TCM
- Inspiration how to incorporate the fascinating knowledge of the meridians into your own Yin Yog practice, your daily life and your teaching.
- Yin and Yang – an asana experience combining dynamic, creative Vinyasa flow, and deep opening and meditative Yin yoga
- Handout workbook
Training content Module 3
- Study the benefits of the Somatic Yin Yoga Practice (physical, energetical, mental and emotional) and how Yin Yoga can improve your health
- What is Yintelligence?
- Joint mobilization for the entire body – theory and practice
- 4x Yintelligence practice sessions of 2 hours each with different focus and for
different target areas - What is Myofascia Release?
- What are trigger points?
- Myofascial release (fascia relaxation) with a tennis ball – theory and practice
Various self-massage techniques and trigger point stimulation for the entire body - 3x MyoYin classes of 2 hours each for different target areas from the Head
down to the Feet - Isometric exercises and Resistance training
- Stimulation of important acupuncture points during Yin Yoga positions
- Stimulation of the lymphatic system and activation of lymph flow
- Nervous System Regulation
- Anatomy Fascia
- Causes of fascia dysfunction
- Anatomy of the skeletal muscles
- How do most musculoskeletal complaints such as pain in the back, shoulders, hips, and knees arise? Symptoms, causes, and treatment of various musculoskeletal complaints
- Structure of a Yintelligence class: Various suggestions and sequences for inspiration
- Handout workbook
ARRIVAL
Tarifa is located in Andalusia, on the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light), in southern Spain. The nearest airports are
Malaga 160km
Jerez de la Frontera 120km
Seville 200km
There are numerous flights from all German cities, as well as from most European cities.
The best way to get to Tarifa from the airport is to rent a car. These are very cheap in Spain, from 10 euros per day.