Yin yoga training in the UK


Yin yoga training with Norman Blair, one of the leading practitioners of this style in the UK
and author of 'Brightening Our Inner Skies: yin and yoga'. 
Norman started teaching Yin yoga in 2003 and has been running Yin yoga training courses since 2013.

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Norman offers a number of Yin yoga training courses. These include:

Yin and meridian training courses (2-day and 5-day)
5-day Yin yoga training course
9-day advanced Yin yoga training course


Five-Day Yin Yoga Training

This five-day training into Yin yoga creates space for exploration and study. The reasons for, and the results from practising this form will be explained. Detailed examination of poses, examples of sequencing and learning about contraindications and modifications all are included.

Participants will become more familiar with the Yin yoga practice. Three sessions (three hours each) will be led by external teachers - on anatomy, on meridians and on meditation.

By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of this practice and have been thoroughly introduced to Yin yoga. This five-day course enables qualified yoga teachers to teach Yin yoga. Participants receive a course manual and other handouts. Numbers on the course are limited to twelve and this small group experience can be a significant factor in supporting the process of learning. Training hours (30 in total) are eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education (YACEP).



Nine-Day Advanced Yin Yoga Training

This nine-day training will deepen participants' understanding of Yin yoga and teaching Yin yoga. All attendees will have already completed a training in Yin yoga.

Participants will learn the skills and the tools of teaching this practice. Sequencing and theming of classes will be covered in detail. There will be sessions on meditation practice and teaching; a thorough understanding of anatomy and Yin yoga; a session on energy channels (meridians) and Traditional Chinese Medicine and how this relates to Yin yoga.

The aim of this course is to deepen participants' abilities, confidence and knowledge in teaching Yin yoga. Participants will get a course manual and other handouts. Numbers on the course are limited to twelve and this small group experience can be a significant factor in encouraging the process of learning. Training hours (60 in total) are eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education (YACEP).


Yin and Meridians Training

Yin yoga poses can be stimulating energetic flows in the body. These courses in Yin and Meridians training are led by Norman Blair and Kate Henley. Norman is one of the most experienced Yin yoga teachers in the UK. Kate has been an acupuncturist since 1998 and is especially interested in how the internal practice of quiet forms of yoga support re-alignment and balance in our bodies.

These courses focus on pairs of meridians. We start by covering the theories that underpin Traditional Chinese Medicine by means of an introduction. We then look at the emotions and the physical issues that are connected with each meridian and its associated organ. Following on from there, we explore which poses are particularly influential on these meridians and when it is beneficial to do which pose.

This course offer participants empowering tools for practice and teaching that encourage 'balance' as a way to good health.
Material will be presented in a way that is accessible and interactive. There will be practice of poses.
A course manual is included in the cost.



Testimonials


“I just love your approach - very accessible and inclusive and integrated. This training is just what I needed. Learnt much more than yoga”

"One of the best courses I have been on (in all subjects) and it seems to have made me more confident than I was teaching before! Thank you so so much again for the course, it was really inspirational!”