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The Anatomy of Yin

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Course Overview

This four-part Yin Yoga course offers a deep dive into anatomy and how Yin Yoga postures support and nourish the physical body through a blend of lectures and experiential practices. Discover the benefits of Yin Yoga — a mindful practice that supports joint health, connective tissue, and energy flow — and how it positively impacts your physical and energetic systems, fostering a more profound connection to your body and mind.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Detailed anatomy of the shoulder, pelvis and spine and their role in postural integrity and energy flow

  • How fascial stretching influences mobility and affects emotional well-being

  • How Yin Yoga targets connective tissue to promote whole body integration, emotional release, joint health, and long-lasting mobility

  • The ways Yin Yoga supports joint longevity, improves mobility and enhances connective tissue resilience

  • The relationship between the body's physical structures, energy channels (meridians), and the mind-body connection

What You’ll Experience:

A balanced mix of lecture-based learning and experiential practices, featuring intentionally selected Yin Yoga postures to promote balance and resilience in the joints and connective tissues.

  • Four focused modules exploring the anatomy and movement of the spine, shoulders, pelvis, and fascia

  • Dynamic and static stretches to improve joint mobility and hydrate fascia

  • Practices informed by Taoist Qi/Chi awareness and Buddhist contemplative techniques to foster inner clarity and energetic sensitivity

What You’ll Gain

  • A deeper anatomical understanding to approach your yoga practice with greater awareness, supporting profound releases, injury prevention, and energetic alignment

  • Enhanced knowledge of Yin Yoga's benefits, enriching both your personal practice and teaching skills

  • The ability to design intentional Yin Yoga sequences that promote physical ease and emotional balance for yourself and others

  • Insights into how Yin Yoga nurtures natural range of motion, supports connective tissue health, and slows the aging process

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for:

  • Yin Yoga practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of anatomy and subtle energy

  • Experienced yoga students curious about the physiological and energetic effects of Yin Yoga

  • Yoga teachers wanting to enrich their knowledge and refine their Yin Yoga offerings

  • Anyone interested in the connection between physical structures, subtle sensations, and the energetic body

Certificate of completion

3 CEU’s Upon Completion

Self Paced Learning

Course Outline

3hrs to complete

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Section 1

  • Download your EBOOK

  • Explore the journey ahead by discovering the key concepts of anatomy and energy you'll engage with throughout this course. Gain insight into how Yin Yoga postures support both physical structures and subtle energetic systems for greater balance and awareness.
Section 2
  • Explore how the vertical structure of the spine influences movement and sensations within the body. Learn about the four spinal regions, five directions of movement, and how Yin Yoga cultivates spinal resilience, longevity, and enhanced awareness.
  • Enhance spinal mobility and inner clarity through this Yin Yoga class that explores all four regions of the spine and the five directions of movement. Begin with a grounding body scan, move through folds, bends, and twists, and conclude with a restorative backbend. Buddhist contemplative techniques are woven throughout to cultivate clear awareness and a deeper connection to the spine's central energetic channels.
Section 3
  • Discover how the structure and function of the shoulder girdle contribute to its unique versatility and range of motion. Engage in simple shoulder movements to feel the anatomy firsthand, then explore how Yin Yoga postures can foster balance and stability in this dynamic joint. Conclude with three targeted poses designed to support shoulder health.
  • Enhance shoulder mobility and stability with a Yin Yoga class that integrates arm variations and dynamic movements within familiar yin postures. This sequence is designed to release tension, support joint integrity, and promote the flow of breath, lymph, and subtle energy throughout the upper body. You'll also explore the emotional and energetic dimensions of the upper body through a metta meditation woven into the practice, concluding with a luxurious guided savasana.
Section 4
  • Examine the structure of the pelvic girdle—including its bony landmarks and musculature—and its essential role in stability, mobility, and energetic flow. Learn how Yin Yoga postures can support pelvic symmetry and balance by releasing tension and fostering both physical ease and energetic grounding.
  • Connect with the potent energy of the pelvic region through mindful movement and Yin Yoga postures. This practice includes several yin postures with a few yang engagements to soften, stretch and strengthen the psoas, known as "the spirit muscle." Conclude with a grounding four-minute seated meditation to integrate balance and ease through the hips and pelvis.
Section 5
  • Discover the fascial network—sometimes called "the organ of organization"—and its role as a dynamic, integrative system for the whole body. Explore the key elements of healthy fascia and how Yin Yoga supports connective tissue function, enhancing the flow of energy, neural communication, and long-term mobility.
  • Promote hydration and resilience in your fascia (connective tissue) with a practice combining fluid movements and static Yin Yoga postures. This session supports the slide-and-glide function of fascia and concludes with an extended guided savasana, inviting a sense of deep interconnectedness—both within yourself and with the world around you.

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Kali Basman
Internationally celebrated Dharma teacher of teachers, Kali Basman, intermingles Buddhist Psychology... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, you can include this course in your Yoga Alliance training hours, with each hour equivalent to one continuing education credit.
This course is entirely self- paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.There are no imposed deadlines or time constraints for Course completion.
No prerequisites are required; this course is open to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and practice.
No, the course is accessible to all individuals interested in enriching their understanding and practice of yoga.Yoga teaching certification is not a prerequisite.

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