“so immeasurable was the depth of this experience... it’s hard to find words.”
— Practitioner, Sedona
A POTENT OPPORTUNITY TO AWAKEN TO OUR RICH INNER LIFE AND CLEANSE THE VIEWS OF OUR PERCEPTIONS.
Join internationally celebrated Yin & Dharma teacher Kali Basman on the journey back to the Self.
Meet yourself at the altar of the subtle body for a 20hr Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training investigating Yin & Restorative Yoga, intermingled with the inner methods: Buddhist Psychological Principles of Mindfulness, Physiology of Pranayam/Breathwork, Unique Anatomy of our inimitable Asana practice, Neurophysiology/Neuroplasticity, and our Pranic Pathways.
Emphasized for teachers & facilitators: this four day immersion intensive is focused on hands-on facilitation details, sequencing and adjusting, yin & restorative asanas, and an emphasis on mindfulness methods and meditation, visualization, and psychological self-inquiry techniques which is intermingled with Asana. You will receive 20 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits with a Yin Niche, and depart with a solid robust and rich understanding of the teachings, the inner methods, and the architecture of Yin asana to safely and effectively practice and teach the wisdom discipline.
Yin Yoga is a transformative and rejuvenative practice that seeks to mindfully lengthen and lubricate the connective tissues by practicing the methods of stillness, mindfulness, and loving kindness.
Radiating with ritual, this integrated wisdom practice is a tool to rise to your intrinsic baseline of tranquility, recall your innate ability for spaciousness, and remind your system of its unique anatomical, structural, and emotional wholeness.
Suitable for beginners. A background of interest in Yoga and/or Meditation is assumed.
TOPICS COVERED
Pillars of an Enduring Practice: ASANA | HARA | HEART
Methods of Mindfulness & Meditation
Yin Yoga: Principles, Anatomy, Asana
Neurophysiology / Neuroplasticity
Breath & Lines of Energy
Buddhist Principles, Philosophy, & Psychology
Mapping the Subtle Body
Chinese Medicine Meridians
Depth Psychology
Contemplative Insight Practices
Dharma talks, restorative & yin practices, inquiry exercises and mindfulness methods will be employed daily
on 3 of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians will be highlighted:
EARTH ELEMENT - SPLEEN CHANNEL
WATER ELEMENT- KIDNEY CHANNEL
FIRE ELEMENT- HEART CHANNEL
AGENDA
Thursday
6-8pm Arrival Dharma
Introduction of intermingling: Physical | Emotional | Energetic
Physical: Purpose & Methods of Yin Yoga Asana
Emotional: Buddha Dharma and Spiritual Depth Psychology
Energetic: Hara Vital Center
Yin Practice: Arriving & Centering
Friday
10-12 Module I
Physical: Introduction to Five Elements, Earth Element & Spleen/Digestion
12 - 1:30 Break
1:30 - 5:30 Module II
Internal Family Systems Depth Psychology, Mindfulness Seminar & Hara Cultivation
Yin Practice: Digestive Yin for Spleen Health, Intermingling Earth Chi Pumps for Hara Cultivation
Saturday
12:30- 4:30 Module I
Water Element & Kidneys, Restoration & Nervous System.
Fear States, Suffering & the 4 Noble Truths
4:30 - 6 Break
6-8 Module II
Essential Rest, Subtle Energetics of Psoas
Yin Practice: Kidney Sequence for Roles of Self & the Inner Smile
Sunday
1-3 Integration
Fire Element & Heart
Breath & Lines of Energy
Teaching Practicum
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TUITION $600
Pre-Registration Required | Limited Capacity
Please note this is a non-residential training. Accommodations not included.
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Suggested Reading though not required, we encourage you to choose one of the following to read in preparation for our time together
Hara- The Vital Center of Man, Karlfried Graf Durckheim
The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness, Erich Schiffmann
“These teachings are gentle, kind, empowering. My heart is full. I am so blessed to have had you teach, hold and nurture me during the last few weeks. The time spent with you and our spirit tribe has been transformative and invaluable. Thank you for your offerings.I look forward to attending your future retreats.”
— Practitioner, Sedona
“I feel like my practice is easier to slip into any time of the day now,I feel like I can rest more in my truth. Realizing that moments of nirvana are accessible when reactivity ceases rocked my world. I feel very grateful for the practice of beautiful mind states and the moments of surrender of identifying with codified behavior and thoughts.”
— Practitioner, Spain
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Kali Basman
Kali is a teacher you only come across once in a lifetime. ”
— Practitioner, Austria
International and intentful Yin & Restorative Yoga teacher of teachers, Kali Basman, offers an intermingling of wisdom disciplines: Foundations of Buddhist mindfulness, the pranic pathways of Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians, physiology of the nervous system, and individual-informed anatomy.
Leading yin and mindfulness focused trainings and retreats across the globe, Kali pays reverence to her lineage of teachers, Sarah Powers, Jack Kornfield, Judith Hanson Lasater and more.
“Kali is the definition of wisdom. I feel held in such an intuitive deep space. Her teachings are enlightening and expanding. I feel this knowledge will stay with me forever”
“Eloquent and concise, Kali speaks of ancient wisdom”