Join Melissa Christensen, E-RYT500, YACEP for a YIN-credible weekend, diving deep into the practice and philosophy of yin and the functional approach to yoga!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make all asana feel better and work for your body. 

Learn how to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 full price (after Feb 2)

Sign up directly with the studio location. www.yogapura.com/events

Join Melissa Christensen, E-RYT500, YACEP for a YIN-credible weekend, diving deep into the practice and philosophy of yin and the functional approach to yoga!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make all asana feel better and work for your body. 

Learn how to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after 10/6)

Friday 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday 9:30-6:30pm (1 hour lunch)
Sunday 9:30-1:30pm

Contact the studio directly to sign up!

This weekend is open to EVERYONE! Current and/or aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin.

We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes.

You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make ALL asana feel better and work better for YOUR body; and how to guide your students safely through the practice.

We'll also dive into the science of the body and address many movement myths and debunk traditional ideas of how we should look while doing asana.

This in-person course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:
The history and philosophy of yin
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory and Yin/Yang basics as they relate to yin yoga
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

June 23-25; Friday night 4:30-9:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 10-3
$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 full price (after May 23)*

This special weekend is being held at The River Bottom Ranch, 17423 E Trimmer Springs Rd, Sanger, CA 93657 (theriverbottomranch.com) This weekend will combine outdoor asana practice and teaching as well as indoor lecture time. All asana will be practiced and taught outdoors, so prepare for current weather conditions. You'll need to bring: a yoga mat; 2 blocks, 2 blankets (4 big beach towels can substitute) and a strap. If you have a bolster, great! But it's not required. *if you're buying a strap, be sure to get an 8 foot one.

*The weekend is $299 for payments on or before May 23, after May 23, it's $349. After June 1, there are no refunds given. I accept Venmo and direct bank transfers via Zelle. Contact me via email to sign up and for payment details. yoginimelissac@yahoo.com

LIMITED SPACE available - sign up soon!

*Check out my website and Yoga Alliance page for testimonials and more information.

Join Melissa Christensen, E-RYT500, YACEP for a YIN-credible weekend, diving deep into the practice and philosophy of yin and the functional approach to yoga!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make all asana feel better and work for your body. 

Learn how to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 full price (after 5/12)

Sign up online at rau.rayoga.com or call any RA studio location in SoCal!

Join Melissa Christensen, E-RYT500, YACEP for a YIN-credible weekend, diving deep into the practice and philosophy of yin and the functional approach to yoga!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make all asana feel better and work for your body. 

Learn how to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 full price (after 5/5)

Sign up directly with the studio!

I’m excited to return to The Mat for another YIN-credible weekend!!

Join Melissa Christensen, E-RYT500, YACEP for a YIN-credible weekend, diving deep into the practice and philosophy of yin and the functional approach to yoga!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make all asana feel better and work for your body. 

Learn how to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after 2/17)

Contact the studio directly to sign up! *event is at Dallas location

Join Melissa Christensen, E-RYT500, YACEP for a YIN-credible weekend, diving deep into the practice and philosophy of yin and the functional approach to yoga!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make all asana feel better and work for your body. 

Learn how to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after 2/3)

Contact the gym / studio to sign up! *Yoga Via is located inside Contact Climbing Gym

**Those enrolled in Yoga Via’s 200H Teacher Training program will automatically be enrolled.

Join Melissa Christensen, E-RYT500, YACEP for a YIN-credible weekend, diving deep into the practice and philosophy of yin and the functional approach to yoga!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make all asana feel better and work for your body. 

Learn how to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 full price (after Jan 20)

Sign up directly with the studio location. 

Join Melissa Christensen, E-RYT500, YACEP for a YIN-credible weekend, diving deep into the practice and philosophy of yin and the functional approach to yoga!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. We will explore the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll gain a new perspective and better understanding of how to make all asana feel better and work for your body. 

Learn how to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 full price (after Jan 13)

Sign up directly with the studio location. 

Hosted at Hello Yoga in Costa Mesa, CA! The weekend is open to any current or aspiring yoga teachers and enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin.

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll focus on:
-The history and philosophy of yin yoga
-The main poses of yin yoga
-The Functional Approach to Yoga
-Skeletal variation and how it affects the
shape of the pose
-Anatomy review to support the
Functional Approach
-Understanding connective tissue and
fascia
-Target areas of the pose
-Chinese Meridian theory basics as they
relate to yin
-How to build a class (sequencing,
timing, music, props, intention)

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.
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$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after Oct 7)

Sign up directly with the studio!
helloyoga.life

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to any current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

I'm so excited to return for my third training weekend at Brick City Yoga!

We’ll focus on:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Stressing tissues through compression and tension
Target areas of the poses
Modifications and prop use
Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

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$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after 9/30)
Friday 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday 9:00-6:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Sunday 9-1

Contact the studio directly to sign up!

The weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. *This is also part of Yoga Via’s 200 hour teacher training program.

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:
The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after 9/16)

Contact the gym / studio to sign up! *Yoga Via is located inside Contact Climbing Gym

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to any current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

I'm so excited to return for my second training weekend at Yoga House!

We’ll focus on:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Stressing tissues through compression and tension
Target areas of the poses
Modifications and prop use
Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

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$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after 7/22)

Sign up directly with the studio!

We will spend the weekend exploring the postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental, and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of both yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses. This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers. *Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

 We’ll focus on:

·       The history and philosophy of yin yoga

·       Learning the main poses of yin yoga

·       The Functional Approach to Yoga

·       Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose

·       Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach

·       Understanding connective tissue and fascia

·       The target areas of the poses of yin

·       Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin

·       How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Fri 6-9pm; Sat 9:30 - 5:30 (1 hour lunch); Sun 9:30 - 2:30
Early bird $299 thru April 29; $349 after

Sign up online at rau.rayoga.com or call any RA studio location in SoCal!

The weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin.

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular after Feb 25

Contact the studio to sign up today!

This training is also part of Moonbird’s 300H Teacher Training, so if you're enrolled in that, you don't need to enroll in this separately.

About Melissa Christensen. Melissa is a full-time professional yoga teacher trainer and has been teaching yin yoga since 2008 and leading yin yoga teacher trainings since 2014. She has studied with Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley and his senior assistant Joe Barnett, and Sarah Powers. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her trainings, offering a comprehensive, engaging, and fun approach to her love of yin. Melissa has led over 40 yin trainings across the United States and into Canada. Her training is Yoga Alliance approved, as a YACEP certified teacher trainer.

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to any current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin.

You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll focus on:
-The history and philosophy of yin yoga
-The main poses of yin yoga
-The Functional Approach to Yoga
-Skeletal variation and how it affects the
shape of the pose
-Anatomy review to support the
Functional Approach
-Understanding connective tissue and
fascia
-Target areas of the pose
-Chinese Meridian theory basics as they
relate to yin
-How to build a class (sequencing,
timing, music, props, intention)

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.
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$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after Jan 31)

Friday 6:30-9:00pm
Saturday 10:30am - 7:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Sunday 1-6pm

Contact the studio directly to sign up! *event is at Dallas location

The weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. *This is also part of Yoga Via’s 200 hour teacher training program.

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:
The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after 2/11)

Contact the gym / studio to sign up!

Friday 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday 12:30-8:30pm (1 hour lunch)
Sunday 1:30-6:30pm
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About Melissa Christensen. Melissa is a full-time professional yoga teacher trainer and has been teaching yin yoga since 2008 and leading yin yoga teacher trainings since 2014. She has studied with Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley and his senior assistant Joe Barnett, and Sarah Powers. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her trainings, offering a comprehensive, engaging, and fun approach to her love of yin. Melissa has led over 36 yin trainings across the United States and into Canada. Her training is Yoga Alliance approved, as a YACEP certified teacher trainer.

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to any current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll focus on:

The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Stressing tissues through compression and tension
Target areas of the poses
Modifications and prop use
Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

Investment:

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!) / $349 regular (after 10/31)
Friday 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday 9:00-6:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Sunday 9-1
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About Melissa Christensen. Melissa is a full-time professional yoga teacher trainer and has been teaching yin yoga for over ten years, having studied with Paul Grilley and his senior assistant Joe Barnett, Bernie Clark and Sarah Powers. She bring a wealth of knowledge to her trainings, offering a comprehensive, engaging and fun approach to her love of yin. Melissa has led over 35 yin trainings over the last 5 years across the United States and into Canada. Her training is Yoga Alliance approved, as a YACEP certified trainer. You can find her at www.yoginimelissac.com and on IG and FB @yoginimelissac

We will spend the weekend exploring the postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental, and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of both yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses. This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

*Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

We’ll focus on:
· The history and philosophy of yin yoga
· Learning the main poses of yin yoga
· The Functional Approach to Yoga
· Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
· Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
· Understanding connective tissue and fascia
· The target areas of the poses of yin
· Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
· How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

$299 early bird
$349 after Oct 22

Contact the studio directly to sign up!

This weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin.
We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

Curriculum includes:
The history and philosophy of yin yoga
The main poses of yin yoga
The Functional Approach to Yoga
Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
Understanding connective tissue and fascia
Target areas of the pose
Chinese Meridian theory basics as they relate to yin
How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)
AND MUCH MORE!

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.
$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 regular (after 9/26)

Friday 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 9:30-6:30pm (1 hour lunch)
Sunday 9:30-1:30pm
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About Melissa Christensen. Melissa is a full-time professional yoga teacher trainer and has been teaching yin yoga since 2008 and leading yin yoga teacher trainings since 2014. She has studied with Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley and his senior assistant Joe Barnett, and Sarah Powers. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her trainings, offering a comprehensive, engaging, and fun approach to her love of yin. Melissa has led over 36 yin trainings across the United States and into Canada. Her training is Yoga Alliance approved, as a YACEP certified teacher trainer.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!) / $349 regular after Sept 10.

Fri - 6-9pm
Sat - 12:30-5:30pm
Sun - 9:30-5:30pm

About Melissa Christensen. Melissa is a full-time professional yoga teacher trainer and has been teaching yin yoga for over ten years, having studied with Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley and his senior assistant Joe Barnett, and Sarah Powers. She bring a wealth of knowledge to her trainings, offering a comprehensive, engaging and fun approach to her love of yin. Melissa has led over 35 yin trainings over the last 5 years across the United States and into Canada. Her training is Yoga Alliance approved, as a YACEP certified trainer. You can find her at www.yoginimelissac.com and on IG and FB @yoginimelissac.

We will spend the weekend exploring the postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental, and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of both yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses. This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

*Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

We’ll focus on:
· The history and philosophy of yin yoga
· Learning the main poses of yin yoga
· The Functional Approach to Yoga
· Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
· Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
· Understanding connective tissue and fascia
· The target areas of the poses of yin
· Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
· How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

$299 early bird
$349 after Aug 13

Fri 6-9pm
Sat & Sun 2:00-8:30
Contact the studio directly to sign up!

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to any current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll focus on:

• The history and philosophy of yin yoga

• The main poses of yin yoga

• The Functional Approach to Yoga

• Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose

• Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach

• Understanding connective tissue and fascia

• Target areas of the pose

• Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin

• How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!) / $349 regular after Aug 6

Fri - 6-9pm
Sat - 10:30-6:30pm
Sun - 9am-2pm

About Melissa Christensen. Melissa is a full-time professional yoga teacher trainer and has been teaching yin yoga for over ten years, having studied with Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley and his senior assistant Joe Barnett, and Sarah Powers. She bring a wealth of knowledge to her trainings, offering a comprehensive, engaging and fun approach to her love of yin. Melissa has led over 35 yin trainings over the last 5 years across the United States and into Canada. Her training is Yoga Alliance approved, as a YACEP certified trainer. You can find her at www.yoginimelissac.com and on IG and FB @yoginimelissac.

We will spend the weekend exploring the postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental, and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of both yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses. This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

*Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

We’ll focus on:
· The history and philosophy of yin yoga
· Learning the main poses of yin yoga
· The Functional Approach to Yoga
· Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
· Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
· Understanding connective tissue and fascia
· The target areas of the poses of yin
· Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
· How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

$299 early bird
$349 after June 25

Fri 6-9pm
Sat 10:30-6:30 (hour lunch)
Sun 11-4

Contact the studio directly to sign up!

We will spend the weekend exploring the postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental, and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of both yin and yang asana.

The weekend is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses. This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers. *Required book: Bernie Clark - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition for reference.

 We’ll focus on:

·       The history and philosophy of yin yoga

·       Learning the main poses of yin yoga

·       The Functional Approach to Yoga

·       Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose

·       Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach

·       Understanding connective tissue and fascia

·       The target areas of the poses of yin

·       Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin

·       How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

June 25-27; Fri 6-9pm; Sat 9-5 (1 hour lunch); Sun 9-2
Early bird $299 thru June 11; $349 after

Sign up online at rau.rayoga.com or call any studio location in SoCal!

Yin Yoga weekend training / intensive - open to all students!

We will spend the weekend exploring the many postures of yin yoga, the physical, mental and energetic benefits of this style of practice, and the anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. We will look more closely at Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin and yang asana. We'll also dive a bit deeper into meridian theory and how it relates to yin poses.

The weekend is open to any current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll be focusing on:
· The history and philosophy of yin yoga
· The main poses of yin yoga
· Newer yin poses that target the upper body
· The Functional Approach to Yoga
· Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
· Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
· Understanding connective tissue and fascia
· Stressing tissues through Compression and Tension
· Target areas of the poses
· Modifications and prop use
· Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
· Introduction into mindfulness meditation practices
· How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Required books: either Bernie Clark's - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga or Sarah Powers' - Insight Yoga for reference.
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$299 for early bird (SAVE $50!) if you sign up by April 9

$349 after

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Friday 6-9 pm
Saturday 10-6 (1 hour lunch)
Sunday 11- 5 (1 hour lunch)

Visit yogadurango.com or call 970-769-6875 to sign up!

1485 Florida Road, Bldg. C #201
Durango, CO 81301

THIS IS NEW RESCHEDULED DATE DUE TO COVID

Working from the “yinside” out, we will explore the main postures of yin yoga, the benefits of this style of practice, and basic anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll be introduced to Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin.

This training is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course also qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll be focusing on:
· The history and philosophy of yin yoga
· The main poses of yin yoga
· The Functional Approach to Yoga
· Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
· Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
· Understanding connective tissue and fascia
· Stressing tissues through Compression and Tension
· Target areas of the poses
· Modifications and prop use
· Introduction to Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
· Introduction to mindfulness meditation practice
· How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

Please bring Bernie Clark's book - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition.
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$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 after Jan 15
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see Studio website for specific details and to sign up!

Working from the “yinside” out, we will explore the main postures of yin yoga, the benefits of this style of practice, and basic anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll be introduced to Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin.

This training is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course also qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll be focusing on:
· The history and philosophy of yin yoga
· The main poses of yin yoga
· Newer yin poses that target the upper body
· The Functional Approach to Yoga
· Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
· Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
· Understanding connective tissue and fascia
· Stressing tissues through Compression and Tension
· Target areas of the poses
· Modifications and prop use
· Introduction to Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
· Introduction to mindfulness meditation practice
· How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

You'll also get practice time teaching each other what you've just learned! Putting this knowledge into action.

Required: Bernie Clark's book - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga 2nd edition for reference.
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$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 after July 24

Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sun, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (1 hr break for lunch)

Hosted by BOTH Luminate Studios and Transitions Yoga - sign up at either studio!

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS - STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULE DATE

Working from the “yinside” out, we will explore the main postures of yin yoga, the benefits of this style of practice, and basic anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll be introduced to Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin.

This training is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course also qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll be focusing on:
· The history and philosophy of yin yoga
· The main poses of yin yoga
· The Functional Approach to Yoga
· Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
· Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
· Understanding connective tissue and fascia
· Stressing tissues through Compression and Tension
· Target areas of the poses
· Modifications and prop use
· Introduction to Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
· Introduction to mindfulness meditation practice
· How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

You'll also get practice time teaching each other what you've just learned! Putting this knowledge into action.

Please bring Bernie Clark's book - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, 2nd Edition.
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$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 after April 17
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see Studio website for specific details and to sign up!

Working from the “yinside” out, we will explore the main postures of yin yoga, the benefits of this style of practice, and basic anatomy necessary to understand how different bodies create different shapes. You'll be introduced to Paul Grilley's "Functional Approach to Yoga" and how it works with the teachings of yin.

This training is open to both current and aspiring yoga teachers, as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin. You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of yin poses.

This course also qualifies for 15 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance for registered yoga teachers.

We’ll be focusing on:
· The history and philosophy of yin yoga
· The main poses of yin yoga
· Newer yin poses that target the upper body
· The Functional Approach to Yoga
· Skeletal variation and how it affects the shape of the pose
· Anatomy review to support the Functional Approach
· Understanding connective tissue and fascia
· Stressing tissues through Compression and Tension
· Target areas of the poses
· Modifications and prop use
· Introduction to Chinese Meridian theory as it relates to yin
· Introduction to mindfulness meditation practice
· How to build a class (sequencing, timing, music, props, intention)

You'll also get practice time teaching each other what you've just learned! Putting this knowledge into action.

Required: Bernie Clark's book - The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga 2nd Edition, for reference.
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$299 early bird (SAVE $50!)
$349 after Feb 21
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Friday 6:00-9:30pm
Saturday 10:00-6:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
Sunday 10:00am-2:30pm

801 East Main Street, Visalia, California 93292
CALL to sign up! 559.636.8647
or go to https://ziayas.com/