Spring Yin Yoga Training

Led by Christina Spencer // April 26-27 & May 3-4

Join Christina for a deep dive into the theory, philosophy, history and anatomy of Yin Yoga! Yin yoga is the practice of slowing down, guided by curiosity, imagination and self study. This 25-hour training is for both certified yoga teachers and students interested in exploring how contemporary Yin Yoga practices and its Taoist roots influence the way we show up for ourselves and others.

Please email jess@portlandyogacollective.com to register!

Overview

When is this taking place?

  • April 26-27 & May 3-4

  • Fridays 5:30-8:45pm & Saturdays 1:30-7:45pm

  • Students must attend the full training

What is the cost?

  • $350 non-refundable investment

  • $315 non-refundable investment for PYC YTT graduates (we offer a lifetime 10% training discount for all PYC Yoga Teacher Training graduates)

  • We are proud to offer 2 half scholarships as part of our ongoing work to diversify the Greater Portland yoga community

Who is this for?

  • 200-hr YTT certified teachers

  • Students without any prior Yoga Training experience

  • Anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Yin Yoga

  • At the completion of the 25-hour training, participants will be certified to teach Yin Yoga

Content & Materials

The 25-hour training will cover the following topics:

  • History of Yin Yoga

  • Taoism - Yin/Yang Theory, Dynamic Harmony, Dharma & the Tao

  • Postures and practice

  • Anatomy of joint, muscle and bone tissues

  • 5 Elements - energy lines, archetypes, cycles

  • Pranayama, mudra and meditation for Yin Yoga

A safe, warm container of learning is essential to trainings at PYC; expect to utilize tools like Google Classroom, listen to podcasts, respond to journal prompts and gather together in community and connection.

Teacher | Christina Spencer

For many years, Christina has found Yin Yoga to be a welcome “shady side to the mountain” to more Yang, effortful Yoga lineages. Her own Yin practice is supported and gentle, with surprising hints of fire. She is always asking herself “What if I use a strap like this…?” or “What if I put a bolster under me like that…?” This sense of curiosity has informed her Yin Yoga teaching practice, so that students in Christina’s Yin classes are encouraged to make contact with their own internal landscape as a guide for their experience. Christina’s classes are infused with the theory & philosophy of Taoism as a doorway to the self.

Christina is excited to offer this Yin Yoga Training as a way for folks to step into an intentional Yin Yoga practice grounded in theory and infused with curiosity and imagination.

Out in the world, Christina is either doing Yang things like hiking, gardening and adventuring with her partner and daughter, or Yin things like baking, reading, crafting and other forms of getting cozy.

What is Yin Yoga?

Yin Yoga encourages students to nurture and care for themselves with the use of yoga props. In poses held for 3-4 minutes, students are invited to take a peek inside and observe their own internal landscape with curiosity. Yin Yoga is an opportunity to explore your experience of dynamic harmony, which can be understood as the interplay between yin & yang energies. 

Throughout this course, you will practice Yin Yoga using a variety of props, learn about the history and appropriation of Yin Yoga, engage in discussions around classic Taoist texts, practice pranayama and meditation, examine 5-Element Theory and study basic anatomy as it relates to Yin Yoga.

Ready to sign up? Email jess@portlandyogacollective.com to register or to inquire about scholarship opportunities.