Yin Yoga uses long-held postures that support us in accessing the deeper, more yin parts of ourselves.

In this 5-day teacher training with expert yoga instructors Biff Mithoefer and Eric Archer, we explore the basic principles of Yin Yoga and how it affects our physical, energetic, and emotional bodies. By understanding the basic principles of Yin Yoga, we learn how to lead a yin class and incorporate yin postures and philosophy into any yoga teaching or practice.

Guided by Biff and Eric, we:

• Explore the practice of non-striving and how it influences our lives and teachings
• Learn about the movement of qi (or prana) in the body and how it can be affected by Yin Yoga practice
• Develop our understanding of postures and sequencing
• Delve into the teachings of Taoist philosophy
• Gain a true understanding of what it means to hold a safe, sacred space for a Yin Yoga practice
• Begin to explore the stories held in our bodies with the support of spoken poetry, live music, and the practice of storytelling

This Yin Yoga Teacher Training is suitable for yoga teachers and practitioners at all levels of experience.

Enrollment is limited for this program; register early. This training begins Sunday at 7:30 p.m. 

Upon registration, you will receive information regarding additional COVID Safety Protocols for this workshop.

The training will consist of a minimum of 45 contact hours at Omega and 5 non-contact hours to be completed after the workshop. The non-contact hours must be completed within 30 days and will consist of an emailed copy of your journal of experiences with yin yoga teaching or practice. Details of this will be discussed during the training. Those who complete the 50 hours will receive a certificate of completion. This training is part of a nonsequential professional certification program, meets Yoga Alliance criteria, and is also considered as part of the 500 hour training at a number of Yoga institutes in the U.S and internationally. For more information please contact Biff at biff@biffmithoeferyoga.com.

Before the training, please familiarize yourself with the following books:

• Yin Yoga: Principles and Practice by Paul Grilley
• The Yin Yoga Kit: The Practice of Quiet Power by Biff Mithoefer
• The Therapeutic Yoga Kit: Sixteen Postures for Self-Healing Through Quiet Yin Awareness by Cheri Clampett and Biff Mithoefer

Please note that Omega will not be providing yoga mats to borrow, so you must bring one with you or purchase a mat at the Omega Store. Please also bring a journal to record your experiences during the practice.