Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine Applied to Yin Yoga 20-Hour Modular Programme

Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine for Yin Yoga: 20-hour modular programme

This 20-hour modular programme is designed for established Yin yoga teachers and yoga therapists. It also provides an excellent introduction for anyone interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

You can enrol on all six modules or select the ones that appeal to you most. Please note that the modules are interconnected, with subjects progressing from foundational concepts to more advanced material.

You will explore theoretical ideas and practical techniques that can be incorporated straight away into your existing teaching or personal practice. Alongside each workshop, you will have access to a Google Classroom for that module, containing a brief topic manual, class recordings and Yoga nidras relevant to its theme.

Each module lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. The additional recordings and Google Classroom materials provide roughly a further 90 minutes to 2 hours of self-paced study.

There will also be a short quiz to complete, suggested reading and class themes to prepare for review.

Sessions are held on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Please check the dates and times carefully before booking.

Modules covered:

Applying Yin and Yang principles to Yoga practice

This module explores the foundational principles of Yin & Yang, the history of TCM, and ways to draw on this knowledge to teach Yin Yoga more authentically.

It includes a pre-recorded Yin class themed around Yin & Yang, Google Classroom access with additional links and references, and a Yoga nidra script.

The workshop combines theoretical and practical elements.

Cost: R 450 per module
Venue: Online via Zoom or in the studio (Parkwood, Johannesburg)
Date: Friday 13th January 2023
Time: 3pm–5.30pm

Comparing the Five Elements with the Ayurvedic principles of the Doshas

The Five Elements of TCM share several areas of overlap with Ayurveda's elements. This module considers both the similarities and distinctions between these two systems of thought.

The module includes a pre-recorded Yin class centred on the Water Element, Google Classroom access with additional links and references, and a Yoga nidra script.

The workshop combines theoretical and practical elements.

Cost: R 450 per module
Venue: Online via Zoom or in the studio (Parkwood, Johannesburg)
Date: Friday 27th January
Time: 3pm–5.30pm

The Three Treasures: Jing, Qi, Shen

This is one of my favourite TCM topics and themes. A grasp of these three profound concepts is central to practising and applying methods that create balance and harmony within our bodies and environments.

The module includes a pre-recorded Yin class themed around the Three Treasures, Google Classroom access with additional links and references, and a Yoga nidra script.

The workshop combines theoretical and practical elements.

Cost: R 450 per module
Venue: Online via Zoom or in the studio (Parkwood, Johannesburg)
Date: Friday 3rd February 2023
Time: 3pm–5.30pm

Introducing Yang into your Yin teaching

The San Jiao, or Triple Burner, can be compared with the different directions of prana within the body. Discover how this connected three-part system may help optimise the body's internal systems.

Once you understand the basic principles of Yin & Yang, you will be able to identify the significance of this Yang organ within your teaching themes.

The module includes a pre-recorded Yin class focused on the San Jiao, Google Classroom access with additional links and references, and a Yoga nidra script.

The workshop combines theoretical and practical elements.

Cost: R 450 per module
Venue: Online via Zoom or in the studio (Parkwood, Johannesburg)
Date: Saturday 4th February
Time: 11am–1.30pm

The Shen of the Five Elements as class themes

Shen brings the emotional and psychological dimensions of TCM into focus, considering where our distinct spiritual dimensions are aligned or become blocked. It offers a beautiful perspective on the mind-body connection threaded through each of the Five Elements.

These themes can be used in a similar way to the Chakra system in Yoga.

The module includes a pre-recorded Yin class based on the 5 Shen, Google Classroom access with additional links and references, and a Yoga nidra script.

The workshop combines theoretical and practical elements.

Cost: R 450 per module
Venue: Online via Zoom or in the studio (Parkwood, Johannesburg)
Date: Friday 10th February
Time: 3pm–5.30pm

Acupressure and palpating energy channels during Yin Yoga

This final module focuses on the practical use of channel locations and pressure points that can be easily found on the hands and feet. Learn how to introduce acupressure self-care during Yin poses and Savasana.

It is a highly practical, hands-on session. If you cannot attend in the studio, it is recommended that you have someone with you to practise on during the workshop.

You will also learn to palpate the channels of the 12 meridian lines along the routes from hands to elbows and from feet to knees.

The module includes a copy of the pressure points and channel lines, Google Classroom access with additional links and references, and a Yoga nidra script.

The workshop combines theoretical and practical elements.

Cost: R 450 per module
Venue: Online via Zoom or in the studio (Parkwood, Johannesburg)
Date: Saturday 11th February
Time: 11am–1.30pm

Investment

Per module rate: R 450
Full course: R 2400

Venue

Take part online via Zoom or in the studio in Parkwood, Johannesburg.

Places are limited; please contact [email protected] to reserve yours.