Our program delves into the philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga.
Join us to experience the intersections of functional anatomy, nervous system regulation, and the meridian system. You'll engage in embodied learning, with mentorship on teaching individual poses and full sequences that support whole-body health. Empower yourself with breathwork techniques designed to clear energy and promote emotional balance. Gain insights into the autonomic, central, and somatic nervous systems, applying both ancient and evidence-based practices to nurture holistic well-being.
Led by Dr Eric Baumgartner La C and Leah Adams, an international teacher and trainer. Leah’s extensive background includes collaborations with institutions like the Fred Hutch Cancer Center where she has led transformative sessions in movement, meditation, and breathwork for clinicians and patients for a decade. Her work reflects a deep commitment to integrating mindfulness and well-being across diverse communities.
What to Expect:
Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers classic and emerging Yin poses, anatomy, and the science of stress relief.
Mindful Integration: Learn to cultivate a deep body/mind connection through meditation and visualization.
Practical Application: Engage with innovative sequencing and restorative breathwork to enhance your teaching or personal practice.
This training is for dedicated practitioners and teachers ready to deepen their practice with a transformative blend of tradition and innovation
Curriculum:
Meridian Mapping & Assessment - Learn hands-on techniques to identify energetic imbalances and create targeted sequences
Five Element Integration - Apply Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water theory to address specific organ systems through yoga
Seasonal Practice Design - Align your teaching with natural cycles and elemental wisdom for optimal healing
Practice restorative breathwork as a tool for connection, clearing, and working with difficult emotions
Introduction to autonomic, central, and somatic nervous system
Explore evidence-based practices to cultivate the biology of being well
Acupoint Activation - Discover how yin poses naturally stimulate key acupressure points along meridian pathways
Emotional Release Techniques - Understand the connection between stuck emotions and physical tension through TCM lens
Professional Development - Earn continuing education credits and receive comprehensive reference materials
Embodied Safety Sequencing - Learn gentle approaches that honor the nervous system's need for safety and regulation
Rooted in thousands of years of clinical observation, Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes that our bodies mirror the natural world through a deep understanding of relationships, the interplay of Yin and Yang, and the Five Element system. Just as nature moves through predictable cycles of expansion and contraction, growth and rest, our internal bioterrain follows these same rhythmic patterns. This training will teach you to read these elemental signatures in yourself and others, using specific yin poses and breathing techniques to restore balance where it's needed most. As the ancient text Huang Di Nei Jing teaches us, "The superior practitioner initiates a cure where there is no disease yet." Through meridian-based yin yoga, we become our own superior physicians, cultivating the subtle awareness needed to maintain harmony before imbalance manifests as disease.