The Power of Being - Yin & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Ariel Tang (E-RYT500)
The Power of Being - Yin & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Ariel Tang is a journey of personal growth and self-awakening. With her eclectic background in both yin and yang styles of yoga, Taoism, healing, yoga anatomy, fitness, business, marketing, leadership and personal transformation (details in bio), you will learn how to lead effective and transformative yoga classes, deepen your practise and understanding, be inspired to continue to learn and serve, be of service to people of various levels and needs.
Structure & Highlights:
Module 1 - Be Strong (80hr) | Sep 25 - Oct 1, Oct 11-13
Functional Anatomy
Vinyasa Asana Analysis and Modifications
Daily Guided Vinyasa and Meditation Practice
The Art of Sequencing
The Art of Assisting
The Usage of Props to Support Vinyasa Practise
The Power of Mantra and Chanting
Teaching Methodology in Vinyasa Yoga
Teaching Practise
Module 2 - Be You (50hr) | Oct 19, 20, 26, 27, Nov 2, 3
Foundation of Yin Yoga Teaching
Yin Yoga Principles and Techniques
14 Skeletal Segments and Skeletal Variations
In-depth Anatomy of the Hip and Shoulders
Yin Asanas Analysis and Modifications
The Usage of Props to Support Yin Practise
Assisted Yin Yoga
Mindfulness
Daily Guided Yin and Meditation Practice
Teaching Methodology in Yin Yoga
Teaching Practise
Module 3 - Be Whole (40hr) | Nov 6-10
Understanding the Spine and the Nervous System
Yin & Energetics
Yogic Energetics: Chakras (energy centres), Bandhas (energy lock), Vayus (inner wind), and Pranayama (regulation of life force)
Taoist Energetics: Taoist Wellness Concepts, Meridians (energy channels), Organ Health
Chakra Tuning Class
Daily Guided Yin Yang, Yin and Meditation Practice
Teaching Practise
Module 4 - Be The Change (30hr) | Nov 11-13
History of Yoga
Yogic Philosophy from Yoga Sutra and Bhagavad Gita
Living as A Modern Yogi – How to Apply Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World?
Self-Discovery
Business/Service of Yoga
Daily Guided Vinyasa/Yin Yang/Yin and Meditation Practice
Teaching Practise
Requirements:
Dedication and Focus
Trust and Openness
Curiosity and Willingness to Learn
With at least 6 months of regular yoga practise (exception subjected to approval of lead trainer)
Pre-course Required Reading or Viewing:
Yin Yoga: principles and practise by Paul Grilley (Book)
Anatomy of Yoga by Paul Grilley (DVD)
Jivamukti Yoga by Shanon Ganon & David Life (Book)
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Book) by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Suggested readings/viewings
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark (Book)
Your Body, Your Yoga by Bernie Clark (Book)
Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers (Book)
Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana (Book)
Tao Te Ching by Stephen Mitchel (Book)
Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley (DVD)
Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers (DVD)