7 Day 60-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course in Ragusa

Facilities

Certifications

The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.

Yin yoga is a complementary and synergistic practice to the most dynamic forms of yoga. It is commonly defined as a passive practice in opposition to all the other yoga styles that are considered active (Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Power, etc.). This definition originates from the specific way of exercising the body without the engagement of the muscles. Whereas in Yin, specific tissues and components of the body are passively stimulated. These tissues typically are the joints, the ligaments, the fascia, and the bones.

The positions are performed on the ground for a long period of time (which at the beginning can go from 2 to 5 minutes) and by applying a certain pressure on specific target areas. Then, we allow gravity to do the work and, by doing so, we will consciously stress- not stretch- the tissues mentioned earlier.

The benefits of Yin yoga practice, both at a physical and mental level, are numerous, subtle, and deep. This training aims to provide a clear understanding of the main principles of Yin Yoga and genuine practical experience. The student will be prepared to share his accomplishments after the course.

The yoga classes will be in the resort in a nice hall that faces the garden. The morning practice is dynamic to raise your energy level and power, whereas, in the evening, you will use a gentle and restorative practice. This alternation will renew the natural rhythm of the body and mind.

Course program

• History of modern Yin yoga
• The concept of Yin and Yang
• Differences and complementary of Yin and Yang
• Elements of Chinese meridians theory
• Elements of Chakra theory
• How to restore energy and balance in the body through the Yin practice
• How to work on meridians pair through the Yin practice
• Physical and mental benefits of Yin yoga
• Mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry
• 20 major Yin yoga poses, possible variations, and use of props
• Yin yoga anatomy and fascia

Course schedule

• 07:00 Yang practice (90 minutes)
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:30 Yin yoga theory
• 13:00 Lunch
• 14:00 Self-study
• 15:30 Meditation
• 16:00 Yin yoga theory
• 17:30 Yin practice (90 minutes)
• 19:30 Dinner

The retreat will be hosted in the stunning Artemisia Resort in the Ragusano, one of the most beautiful areas of Western Sicily. At a very reachable distance, you will find the charming towns, UNESCO heritage, popular today due to the successful Montalbano series. These jewels of baroque architecture are Scicli, Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Ispica. They all are must-see in Sicily.

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Enjoy three vegetarian meals a day. The resort offers a rich breakfast at km 0. Vegetarian lunch and dinner will be served as a buffet, and they will include genuine local and seasonal products.

Drinks consumed during the meals are not included in the package.

In your free time at the resort, you could borrow a book from the library, paint in the garden, or sunbathe in the solarium by the pool, or, whether you prefer nature and trekking you can easily reach the Vendicari Natural Reserve and the Cavagrande lakes. You will be impressed by the stunning landscapes.

• 6-night accommodation in a double room plus three vegetarian meals a day
• Course tuition
• 60-hours certificate of completion

• Airport transfers
• Extra drinks during the meals

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.