Elin Waterston
I highly recommend Elin’s Yin Training. Although I completed a Yin certification with another school, the Kaia course truly stood out for its strong emphasis on practical application.
— Evett Galioto
Yin Fundamentals with Elin Waterston
The increasingly popular practice of Yin Yoga is a great complement to our active lifestyles, yoga practices, and other physical activities. Yin Yoga uses deep, healing body work to improve joint mobility and range of motion, relieve muscle tension, reduce pain and the effect of stress and overuse, quiet the mind, and encourage a mind-body connection.
Join us for this Yin Fundamentals Immersion with Elin Waterston, Yin Yoga expert and educator which will introduce you to skills and provide you with information needed to offer Yin Yoga classes and incorporate Yin elements into other yoga classes, your personal practice, and your daily life.
In this training you will learn:
the principles of Yin Yoga, and how it differs from other practices
physical and emotional benefits of a Yin practice
Yin poses and an understanding of their functions
breathwork techniques to support and enhance the practice
the use of props both as support and to deepen the poses
how to sequence and design a class flow
how to cue Yin poses
touch and adjustment techniques
how to keep students safe and offer alternate poses to suit the needs of the students
basics of anatomy as it relates to a Yin practice
how to create a calm, peaceful classroom environment
You will experience:
Students will have the opportunity to experience class both as a student and as an instructor - leading their fellow students through an mini Yin sequence.
Who should take this training?
This course is open to certified yoga or fitness professionals, non-professionals, and fitness enthusiasts with a desire to deepen their practice and improve their overall well-being.
Training Overview
Dates: Feb 21 & 22
Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
Saturday 11:00am–6:00pm
Led by: Yin Expert, Elin Waterston
Location: New Canaan
Investment: $525 (Members Perk: Receive 10% off)
Suggested Reading: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga Bernie Clark. Both books are available on Amazon.
Sample Schedule
Day 1 - Yin Fundamentals
Begin with a Yin class, followed by discussion on the foundations of Yin Yoga.
Day 2 - Yin Poses and Practice Teaching
Learn through direct experience as you explore poses, practice teaching, and deepen your understanding.
Elin Waterston
Elin grew up in the dance world. In 2008, Elin began practicing yoga and it became an important complement to her dancing—each discipline improving the other. Her interest in movement, anatomy, alignment, and mobility is apparent in her classes. She believes it is of the utmost importance to keep the body healthy and moving as it is designed to move. Elin loves the feeling of freedom and joyfulness that all styles of movement provide, and movement’s ability to empower people. She is happy to share her love of all things movement with her students.
Want to learn more about our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program?
CAN BE TAKEN SEPARATELY OR AS PART OF THE 300 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING.
This qualifies as a 300hr electives.
Please contact programs@kaiayoga.com for questions on this training.