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“If you don’t realize the source of truth, your Buddha Nature, you stumble in confusion and sorrow.

When you realize where you come from

you naturally become tolerant, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king,

immersed in the wonder, you can deal with whatever life brings you

and even when death comes,

you are ready.”

-Tao Te Ching

YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - LEVEL II

50HR YACEP

ADVANCED PRINCIPLES IN MINDFUL PROCESS, INNER METHODS, YIN YOGA ASANA

In this level II training, we will be layering physical, emotional, and energetic engagement of immersive practice life:

Physical: Home of the Prana Vessel

Emotional: Home of the Dharma, Inner Methods & Mindfulness

Energetic: Home of the Hara & Chi Body

as well as immersive practices into the Buddha’s Divine Abodes- 4 Methods for Awakening Boddhicitta through heart methods:

Karuna: Compassion

Metta: Loving Kindness

Muddita: Selfless Joy

Kshama: Forgiveness

Level II will focus on the cultivation of an enriched Pranic field and an in-depth investigation of Buddhist Philosophical Principles- which we mingle with psychological self-inquiry and awareness practices in Yin & Yang Yoga Asanas. This course offers advanced anatomy, Yin & Yang Posture Clinics, Neuro-physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System, the path of awakening to the Dharma, and Meditation methodology.

A specific focus on THE WATER ELEMENT - KIDNEY MERIDIAN will be honed, as our channel of vitality. The Kidneys are known as the root of life in which the optimal functioning of all the other organs rely. In the deep folds of rest and rejuvenation, our Kidney Chi requires quietude and spaciousness to enrich the Pranic resources. As such, gentle meditation, restorative yoga, and an emphasis on rest response in parasympathetic nervous system will be highlighted.

While Level I is not a required prerequisite, we do suggest you have trained previously in essential features of a Yin Yoga & mindfulness based practice.

“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.”

— Sedona, AZ

Our focus together for this time will be on the contemplative side of yoga, the internal methods of cultivating the bodymind complex, harnessing the chi body, distributing its resources. The Buddha used one word in his sermons more than any other- Bhavana. Meaning, to cultivate. The trainings we offer are a nod towards human's agency to direct our attention to areas in which we’d like to manifest. As neuroplastic beings, where to attend to, is where our force field grows and thickens.

Through consistent discipline practice mingled with the soft expanse of heart methods such as Tonglen, Compassion practices, authentic relating in partner practices and diads, we encourage deep roots. These roots become the foundation of our daily practice so that we aren’t plucked from our fertile soil when the winds of turbulence meet our brief display of vital life in this body. Our yin trainings and retreats are a commitment to the inner dimensions of experience, a willingness to open up inside & wonder.

TOPICS COVERED

*subject to change

Yin Yoga: Principles, Anatomy & Physiology, Asana, Breath & Lines of Energy, Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians & Organ health, Mapping the Subtle Body, Restorative Yoga. Kidney Focus. Water Element.

Yang Yoga: Yin vs Yang Tissues. Join Action. Biomechanics in Surya Namaskar, Asana Analysis & Adjustments, Physiology of Parasympathetic Pranayama. Vinyasa Flow Practice.

Mind: Methods of Mindfulness, Shamata, Foundations of Mind, Causes of Suffering, The 4 Noble Truths, Buddhist Principles, Philosophy, & Psychology, Intermingling Heart Methods: Karuna Metta Muddita Kshama

“I will carry this sacred and joyful experience with me forever. The teachings will surely unfold in beautiful ways”

— Germany

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A yoga class taking place in a spacious, well-lit studio with large windows and a view of the desert outside. The instructor is seated on a yoga mat at the front, leading the class, while participants are seated on yoga mats and cushions, some with blocks and water bottles, practicing seated poses.

A book titled 'The Secret of the Yoga Sutra' by Samadhi Pada with a wooden stick, prayer beads, and a beaded bracelet placed on top of it, all on a green textured mat.

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DAILY PRACTICE AS RITUAL

Dharma talks, Yang and Yin practices, inquiry exercises and mindfulness methods will be employed daily

Noble Silence will be taken each morning.

Meal & Tea Times: Morning tea /coffee: 6:00–9:30am; Breakfast: 8:30–9:30am; Afternoon tea/coffee: 3:30–8:30pm. Dinner: 6:30–7:30pm.

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AGENDA

March 11

10am-2pm arrive & settle, brunch provided

4pm opening circle: Aspects of an Enduring Practice: ASANA HARA HEART

6pm dinner

8pm yin practice

March 12

mornings in noble silence

6:30-7 meditation

7:15-8:30 Yang Practice with Ashlyn

8:30-9:30 breakfast

10-1 Module I with Kali

Mind

-The Buddha Meets Neurobiology

-Shamatha

-Dukkha & The First Noble Truth

-Internal Family Systems (IFS)

-Inquiry & Diads

1-3 Free Time

3-6 Module II with Kali

Yin

-Breath, Hara

-Arrive & Center

- Water Element Asanas: Yin

-Karuna

6:30-7:30 dinner

March 13

mornings in noble silence

6:30-7 meditation

7:15-8:30 Yang Practice with Ashlyn

8:30-9:30 breakfast

10-1 Module I with Kali

Mind

- Second Noble Truth in Mindful Process

-Shamatha

-IFS

-Inquiry & Diads

1-3 Free Time

3-6 Module II with Kali

Yin

-Aspects of an embodied practice: hara

-Pause Soften Connect

-Glimpse Practices & Earth Chi Pumps

-Metta

6:30-7:30 dinner

8pm Yin Practice with Kali

March 14

mornings in noble silence

6:30-7 meditation

7:15-8:30 Yang Practice with Ashlyn

8:30-9:30 breakfast

10-1 Module I with Kali

Mind

-Third Noble Truth

-Vipassana

-IFS

-Inquiry & Diads

1-3 Free Time

3-6 Module II with Kali

Yin

-Yin & Yang Tissues, Repair Response

-Kidneys

-Kshama

6:30-7:30 dinner

8pm evening free

March 15

mornings in noble silence

6:30-7 meditation

7:15-8:30 Yang Practice with Ashlyn

8:30-9:30 breakfast

10-1 Module I with Kali

Mind

-Fourth Noble Truth / Eightfold Path

-IFS

-Inquiry & Diads

1-3 Free Time

3-6 Module II with Kali

Yin

-aspects of an embodied practice: 3 wisdom realms

-balancing yin & yang chi

-Muddita

6:30-7:30 dinner

8pm evening program: teaching practicum & final ceremony

March 16

6-8 self lead morning

8 breakfast & depart

check out by 10am

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THE LOCATION

Willka T’ika

Sacred Valley, Peru

Located at the foot of glacier-topped Andean peaks in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Willka T’ika offers an experience of luxury and wellness in one of the earth’s most energetically charged, culturally rich settings.

Willka T’ika’s magnificent healing gardens provide the opportunity to relax, restore, rejuvenate, and receive the powerful energy of the Andes. The world-renowned Seven Chakra Gardens cover the grounds with lush vibrant foliage and are connected to each other by enchanting winding stone paths. Each garden is designed to correspond to one of the seven chakras, or energy centers, of the human body, and is graced with sacred sculptures and stonework appropriate to the chakra represented.

A cozy bedroom with a large window, beige walls, and a wooden ceiling beam. It has a double bed with beige bedding, two pillows, and a colorful decorative pillow. On each side of the bed, there are small bedside tables with lamps and flower arrangements. Above the bed, there is a decorative wall hanging. The room has a patterned area rug and a shelf with flowers on the right side.

A stone water fountain with floating pink and white flower petals, situated on a grassy lawn with a stone wall in the background.

A garden with winding circular paths bordered by rocks, filled with colorful flowers and lush green plants.

Living room with a large fireplace, beige sofa with patterned pillows, coffee table, artwork on walls, chandelier, and window showing greenery outside.

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I feel the impact and understanding gained from this training I will carry with me for a life-time, through my personal practice and teaching of not just yin but other modalities as well”

— Cusco, Peru

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KALI BASMAN

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”

Should a resurgence of pandemic occur, this training will be postponed to a later date. Participants will have the option to either

a) receive a full refund minus 15% processing fees;

b) transfer your credit to the postponed date of training; or

c) select a different Durga Excursions training or retreat to transfer the funds to.

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