Yin Yoga – An Immersive Expansion with Frank Schmid

Course content

History and philosophy of Yin Yoga:

• Origins and development
• Core philosophical concepts and their application in practice

Anatomy and physiology:

• Skeletal variations and their relevance to Yin Yoga
• Understanding connective tissue: fascia, tendons and ligaments
• Safe alignment and injury prevention

The energetic body:

• Introduction to the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Meridians and the Flow of Chi in Yin Yoga
• Balancing the energetic body through Yin Yoga postures

Teaching methodology:

• Setting the atmosphere and holding the space, effective and minimal communication
• Designing and sequencing Yin Yoga classes
• Use of tools and modifications for different needs
• Developing a personal teaching style

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles and the philosophical background of Yin Yoga
• Deepen your knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the context of Yin Yoga
• Feel and understand the energetic aspects and effects of Yin Yoga (meridians and chi flow)
• Learn the basic Yin Yoga postures
• Develop your personal Yin Yoga practice
• Consolidate your teaching methodology and the careful structure of Yin Yoga classes

Prerequisites for participation

• At least 6 months of regular yoga practice
• Sincere interest in deepening the knowledge and teaching of Yin Yoga

Please bring

• Comfortable clothing
• Notebook and pen
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn

Frank Schmid was trained in Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley, and has been practicing and teaching Yin Yoga in open classes, workshops, seminars and retreats since 2010.