(Keine Verfügbarkeit) 8 Day 50-Hour Flow into Stillness Yin Yoga Teacher Training and Retreat in Douro Valley, Portugal
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Portugal Yin Yoga Training and Retreat
Rest into the quiet wisdom of Yin Yoga and the natural beauty of the Douro during a week of training at the Source. Over eight days, you’ll dive deeply into Yin yoga’s Daoist roots, explore the science of fascia, unpack the elements and emotions of the meridian system, and learn how to teach Yin yoga with confidence and clarity.
Die Lehrer
Weiterlesen
Höhepunkte
- In-depth training embodying the energy of Yin
- Adapt Yin yoga to individual anatomical differences
- Experienced teacher, 16 + years of guiding Yin classes
- High-quality printed materials (170+ page printed)
- All yoga props provided in the stunning shala
- 7 nights in beautiful boutique accommodation
- 3 nourishing meals daily (mostly from the garden!)
- Confidently sequence and theme Yin yoga practices
Level
- Anfänger
- Fortgeschrittene
- Experte
Stile
Unterkunft
The Source Retreat
Housed in a beautifully restored 400-year-old Quinta (vineyard estate), the retreat offers guests a unique blend of history, nature, and modern comfort. Also known as Quinta do Outeiro, the home is nestled in the small village of Cidadelhe, overlooking the rolling hills and surrounded by grape vines and olive trees.
Take in the endless landscapes while wandering through the vineyards or get back to the simple roots by picking lemons or oranges in the gardens. Enjoy meals by the fire in the medieval dining room and practice under the starry constellations painted across the yoga room ceiling. Slow down. Rest in the hammocks or lounge by the plunge pool before withdrawing to your shared or private room.
They have poured seven years of love and labour into creating this space for you. Join to rest and reconnect with your inner self in a truly unique and special place.
Rooms | Where You’ll Rest
The guest rooms are each inspired by things you grow and source in the gardens, with views overlooking the vines and garden. Depending on the retreat or training, they have nine bedrooms that may be available to hosts and guests, including private and shared accommodation options. Learn more about the rooms below.
Romã | Pomegranate Dorm Room
- Cozy 4-person room with bunkbeds featuring privacy partitions, reading lights, and chare points, pluse an en-suite bathroom for comfort and community.
Figo | Fig Triple Room
- Overlooking the fig tree, the triple room has three single beds, plus an ensuite bathroom and storage space.
Limão or Laranja | Double Rooms
- Sunny double rooms with two single beds, custom handcrafted headboards and an ensuite bathroom.
Azeitona or Uva | Private Rooms
- Private rooms with an antique double bed, window reading nook, and your own ensuite bathroom.
Flor de Protea | Deluxe Private Room
- Romantic room with high ceilings, antique four-poster double bed, and bespoke bathroom with tile mural.
Casa Verde | The Greenhouse Private Cottage
- Private peaceful cottage in the garden with an ensuite bathroom and well-equipped kitchenette.
Programm
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
The training
As each day unfolds, Eva Yoga will add a new layer of knowledge and depth to your understanding of Yin, from the basic origins and intentions of practice to the subtle skills of holding space. Throughout the week, you'll explore long, luxurious Yin classes and other complementary practices, alongside in-depth lectures and practical hands-on training, giving you the tools to create thoughtful sequences, hold a safe space, and confidently lead classes.
You'll also enjoy contemplative pauses to breathe and be between the vines of the Douro Valley. As a blend of training and retreat, the program offers not only the structure of a comprehensive course but also a chance to recharge in a retreat setting, far from the rush of daily life. Whether you’re expanding your teaching repertoire or deepening your practice, this unique week will guide you deeper into the gentle power of Yin yoga.
About Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga invites you to slow down and soften into the present moment through longer-held passive stretches (generally 3 - 5 minutes). As a convergence of traditional Hatha yoga and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yin creates space to gently process and release the physical and emotional layers of tension.
Informed by modern science and ancient meridian theories, Yin Yoga can benefit tissues in your body often ignored by other styles of yoga and movement. Complementing more active approaches to yoga, this patient and passive practice focuses on the fascial networks, helping to reduce constriction and adhesions in the inner fabric of the body. Anatomically, Yin yoga also takes into account individual bone structure variation. Through observing your unique sites and sensations of tension and compression, Yin encourages you to be adaptable in the approach to each posture.
The poses can also explore how dense patterns of fascia overlay the traditional tracings of subtle energy systems. Beyond the physical experience, Yin Yoga is informed by the Chinese five-element theory and the meridian lines (of acupuncture), utilizing long-held postures to stimulate specific energetic lines. Each meridian has unique correspondences with elements, organs, seasons, and emotions, etc, adding another layer of depth to the practice.
Lastly, Yin Yoga is also a mindfulness practice. As you rest and reflect in each pose, you sit with all the thoughts and sensations in the present moment, letting go of attachment and aversion. In the pace and pressures of the modern world, Yin Yoga lets you slow down and find sanctuary in the stillness of the pose.
Unfortunately, Yin Yoga is often mistaken as merely "slow yoga" and is sometimes taught by instructors without formal training. By learning about the deeper intentions and origins of Yin Yoga, you can expand and share the benefits of this practice with the communities.
Benefits of Yin Yoga
- Find Balance | Offers a counterbalance to the fast-paced demands of modern life through Yin-Yang philosophy
- Release Fascia | Targets fascial tension and adhesions (fibrosis), promoting better tissue hydration, mobility, and resilience
- Explore Variable Anatomy | Acknowledges individual anatomical differences, teaching you how to adapt each pose based on your unique bone structure
- Balance Energy, Elements, and Emotions | Supports the flow of Chi through the meridian system, benefiting corresponding organs and emotions for overall wellbeing
- Reflect and Meditate | Provides quiet space for mindfulness, fostering self-awareness
- Emotional Release | Offers space for emotional processing, helping to heal and integrate the "issues in your tissues"
- Complements Active Expressions of Yoga | It complements more dynamic yoga styles by addressing deep tissues, aiding recovery, and enhancing flexibility.
- Additional Benefits | Improves sleep, enhances body awareness, provides anti-inflammatory effects, supports bone health, and contributes to overall physical and mental well-being.
About The Yin Yoga Teacher Training
In the immersive training and retreat, you’ll take a deep dive into Yin philosophy, variable anatomy, fascial health, and the meridian system so that you can learn how to sequence and theme meaningful Yin yoga classes that fully support your students (and yourself) to slow down, release tension, and create space.
During the one-week training, you’ll explore the theory, science, and anatomy of Yin Yoga, balanced with experiential and energetic aspects of each asana. You'll unpack contemporary research on fascia, a sustainable approach to stretching, and an individualistic perspective of the body. You'll also learn about the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the five-element theory, and how to weave and work with the meridian lines in your Yin practice and teaching.
In the asana analysis, you'll explore an adaptable approach to instructing, propping, and adapting classical and creative Yin poses. Not only will you learn different strategies for guiding and supporting Yin poses, but also the "why" of each asana, gaining a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, and energetic benefits.
Connecting these concepts into your classes, you'll learn how to confidently sequence and theme Yin yoga practices, as well as how to mindfully communicate and hold a safe space. The training also incorporates other traditional tools and complementary practices, including pranayama (breathwork), meditation, Yin-Yang yoga, yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, and myofascial release.
This course is open to dedicated yoga students and teachers who desire to deepen their Yin practice. Offering this unique expression of yoga to your students will add diversity to your teaching and help you (and your students) to find a little stillness in the stress of modern life.
The Course Curriculum Includes:
- In-Person Instruction in a Small, Supportive Group | Receive personalized attention and guidance in a close-knit environment, fostering deeper learning and connection.
- Yin-Yang Philosophy and Foundations | Learn about the intentions and method of Yin Yoga and understand and apply the principles of Yin and Yang.
- Benefits and Clinical Studies on Yin Yoga | Explore the benefits of Yin Yoga through research on its impact on fascia and connective tissues.
- Ancient Origins and the Modern Modality | Learn the historical roots of Yin Yoga, anchored in Indian Spiritualities and Chinese Indigenous philosophies, and how Yin Yoga has evolved in response to the modern world.
- Focus on Fascia | Gain insight into current research on fascia, understanding its role in flexibility, injury prevention, and overall body health.
- Variable Anatomy and Sustainable Stretching | Learn how to adapt Yin Yoga to individual anatomical differences, ensuring safe, effective stretching for all body types.
- Five-Element Theory and Meridian Lines | Understand the connection between the five elements and meridian lines of Traditional Chinese Medicine to enhance your teaching and practice.
- Anatomical Overviews | Study the anatomy of joint structure and major muscles targeted in Yin Yoga to deepen your understanding and application of poses.
- Instructing, Propping, and Adapting Yin Poses | Learn how to adapt and support Yin Yoga poses using props, tailoring them to individual mobility needs.
- Sequencing, Theming, Language, and Holding Safe Space | Integrate the art of class sequencing, effective theming, clear language, and creating a safe, supportive environment for your students.
Who is this Training / Retreat for?
Whether you intend to share Yin Yoga with your community or to find more balance in your own life and practice, you are welcome here. The Yin Immersion is open to:
- Certified Yoga Teachers | Seeking to continue your yoga studies, expand your style repertoire, and refine your teaching skills? This training provides you with the tools to confidently lead Yin Yoga classes and workshops. You’ll receive an abundance of course materials, class structures, and strategies for supporting both group dynamics and individual needs. You'll also learn how to adapt a Yin practice to support different populations and settings. The knowledge you gain here will also overflow and enhance your teaching in other yoga modalities. By attending all course hours, you’ll leave with confidence, clarity, and certification in Yin yoga.
- Those Beginning their Teaching Journeys | If you’re new to teacher training but feel drawn to the practice of Yin Yoga, this is a perfect starting point. The course lays a solid foundation and welcomes you into a supportive environment for learning and growth. Complete all scheduled hours to earn your first certificate and begin guiding friends and family toward finding balance.
- Students Deepening their Self-Practice | Do you love Yin Yoga? Are you seeking a slow, reflective pause in a retreat-like setting? This immersion is a beautiful opportunity to step outside of the ordinary daily rhythms of life and find balance through Yin yoga. You’re welcome to participate in all sessions of the course, learning how to incorporate Yin yoga into your daily life. And while certification is available for those attending all course hours, the choice to teach professionally is entirely up to you. Whether for personal growth or teaching, this immersion will deepen your connection to the practice.
Why Take This Immersion?
- Pause the Pressures and Pace of Life | Take a step back and indulge in the practice of Yin Yoga while nourishing yourself in a peaceful retreat setting of a historical home in the Douro Valley.
- Expand Your Knowledge | Deepen your understanding of the origins, intentions, and methods of Yin Yoga, as well as the science of fascia and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Adapt Poses with Props | Understand how individual anatomy affects practice and learn to modify poses with props for various populations.
- Cultivate the Skill of Holding Space | Learn how to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their practice.
- Grow Your Teaching Repertoire | Expand your versatility and confidence as a teacher while enhancing your teaching skills for both group and private settings.
- Share the Wisdom of Balance and Being | Yin can be both calming and confronting, through staying present in the stillness of a pose. Learn how to share the quiet but profound benefits of this practice.
Sample Daily Schedule
- Good Morning - Upon awakening, coffee, tea, and fruit are available before practice
- 08:00 - 09:15 AM practice - Yin or Yin Yang classes in the yoga shala or outside
- 09:15 - 10:00 Breakfast - Smoothies and daily sweet or savoury specials to energise for the day
- 10:00 - 11:30 AM Lecture - E.g. Yin philosophy, fascial research, five element, variable anatomy
- 11:30 - 13:00 Anatomy - Overview of key anatomical concepts and structures
- 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch and rest - Tasty dips, hearty salads and fresh bread, with their own olive oil and veg
- 14:30 - 16:30 Asana Analysis - Exploring, instructing, and adapting classical and creative Yin poses
- 16:30 - 17:30 PM Lecture - E.g. Yin origins, safe stretching, meridians, sequencing, holding space
- 17:30 - 18:30 PM Practice - Slow and soft Yin and complementing practices to rest and regulate
- 19:00 Dinner and rest
Lehrer
Eva Maxine Hamilton
Eva Hamilton is an international yoga educator RYT 1000hrs, YACEP. Passionate about yoga since her youth, Eva has taught yoga professionally for ten years. Her intention in teaching is to craft supportive and nourishing energy for self-exploration. Her own practice is grounded in transforming feelings of anxiety into freedom. While she enjoys the creative possibilities of a flow-based practice, her passion is to help people release stress and anxiety to return to wholeness. Her gentle energy is best known for her Restorative and Yin practices.
Lage
The Source Retreat is located in a small town in the Douro Valley, centered between the larger towns of Mesao Frio and Peso Da Regua. Built into the hillside, the house uses gravity to help wine flow from the ancient stone tanks into the barrels below.
As they’ve restored the property, their goal has been to respect its history while offering the modern comforts needed to make your stay both authentic and enjoyable.
It takes a village
The Source is located in the small village of Cidadelhe, named after the ancient ruins of a pre-Roman citadel that sits atop the hill. Today, the village is a quiet, rural community. You’ll find a charming local church at its center, and while there are no shops or cafés within walking distance, you’ll hear the cheerful sounds of bread and fish delivery vans that visit the village.
They are conveniently situated between two main Douro Valley towns, Mesa Frio and Peso da Régua, and can arrange rides for guests who wish to explore.
Verpflegung
Eva Yoga loves food and knows how valuable good food is to your retreat experience. As much as possible, they source ingredients directly from their gardens and orchards so that the menus will vary and reflect the season’s best. This allows them to serve wholesome, vibrant meals that are as sustainable as they are delicious.
The menus are inspired by the culinary traditions of the Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, and Mediterranean regions, but they also like to draw inspiration from other world flavours.
They also like to offer a balance of buffet / family-style meals, as well as well-presented plated dishes. From hearty breakfasts, wholesome lunches, and beautiful candlelit dinners, the meals are designed to keep you feeling energized and satisfied throughout your stay.
Th Source Retreat is happy to support different needs with wholesome options, like plant-focused + dairy, eggs, fish, and meat, plant-focused + dairy, eggs, and fish, vegetarian (including dairy and eggs), vegan, gluten-free
In advance of the retreat, you’ll touch base regarding your unique needs, including vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or other specific requirements. For those who enjoy fish and meat, they also offer outdoor cooking experiences separate from the main kitchen.
They are located in a renowned wine region, but during trainings, they generally do not serve alcohol with meals, but offer an honesty bar, stocked with non- alcoholic beverages (some local wines), which may be added to your guest bills at check out (to be paid by each guest in cash).
Folgende Mahlzeiten sind inbegriffen:
- Frühstück
- Mittagessen
- Abendessen
- Snacks
- Getränke
Die folgenden Getränke sind enthalten:
- Wasser
- Kaffee
- Tee
- Detox-Säfte
Die folgenden Ernährungsweisen stehen zur Verfügung und/oder berücksichtigt werden:
- Vegetarisch
- Ovo-Lakto-Vegetarier
- Vegan
- Glutenfrei
- Pescetarier
- Meeresfrüchte
- Laktosefrei
- Vollwertkost
- Weitere ernährungsspezifische Anforderungen auf Anfrage
Was ist im Preis inbegriffen?
- Course tuition
- Comprehensive instruction and guidance from experienced teachers
- 7 nights of accommodations
- Three delicious daily meals
- Fruit, tea, coffee, and water
- Source retreat amenities
- Fully equipped yoga space
- Full-color printed manual and course materials
- Certification
Was ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen?
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Wine and alcohol
- Any personal expenses (souvenirs or extra snacks off-retreat)
Anreise
Empfohlene Flughäfen
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
70 km
Transfer nicht inbegriffen
Stornierungsbedingungen
- Eine Reservierung erfordert eine Anzahlung von 14% des Gesamtpreises.
- Die Anzahlung wird nicht erstattet, wenn die Buchung storniert wird.
- Der Restbetrag ist 30 Tage vor der Ankunft zu zahlen.
