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HappyTree Yoga/Yin Yoga Teacher Training - Fall 2023
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  • $850

Yin Yoga Teacher Training - Fall 2023

With Melanie Richards
And Guest Teachers BetsyAnn Baron (Fascia Anatomy) and Janine Maila (Chinese Meridian Theory)

November 17-19 AND December 1-3, 2023

In-person at Morpho Bleu
4260 Av Girouard 3rd floor, Montreal, Quebec

Le materiel du cours est aussi disponible en français. The course material is available in both english and french.

SAVE $50 WITH THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT UNTIL NOVEMBER 10TH! COUPON CODE: YIN EARLY BIRD

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) partial scholarships of 30% off the regular price are available. Please email melanie@happytreeyoga.com to inquire.

The price includes all taxes and fees.

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Weekend Schedule*

Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm*
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

* Friday evenings will take place online. You will be provided with a Zoom link a few days before the training starts.

Honour your profound need for balance...

We live in a very Yang society: Fast paced, stimulating and goal-oriented. Even the yoga we practice tends to be very Yang in nature, filled with strong, flowing, repetitive movements that heat the body.

Yin yoga honours our profound need for balance with its long-held, relaxed stretches that encourage the release of deep tension from the body while teaching us to trust our Self and go with the flow. As life speeds up, it’s no wonder this quiet, introspective practice is in such high demand.

Curriculum

Yoga Philosophy
What is Yin Yoga?
Finding Balance: The Yin/Yang relationship
The conscious and subconscious mind

Anatomy
Anatomy of connective tissue with BetsyAnn Baron, founder of Baron Bodyworks
The Stress Response as it relates to Yin Yoga
Anatomy as it relates to modifying Yin asanas
Chinese Meridian Theory with Janine Maila, founder of Ayni Holistic Health
The Chakras

Techniques and Practice
Analysis and practice of 20 + Yin Yoga Postures
Meditation
Pranayama
Deep Relaxation
Affirmations

Teaching Methodology and Practicum
How to create “The Yin Zone”
Instructing and Sequencing a Yin yoga class
Variations and Modifications for Yin Yoga poses
Teaching Tips for Clear Language and Communication
Discovering Your Authentic Voice
Group work and teaching feedback

Who is this course for?

All folx are welcome to take part in this training! It is suitable for both yoga teachers and yoga students who wish to teach Yin yoga and/or dive deeper into the philosophy and practice of Yin yoga.

BIPOC partial scholarships available. Email melanie@happytreeyoga.com to inquire.

Accredited by the Yoga Alliance


This training counts as 30 hours of continuing education credits with the Yoga Alliance.

Testimonials

Kerstin Blaschke

Wow-ee! What a breathtaking experience! In just 2 weekends I am already beginning to see my life transforming. To be surrounded by such loving and beautiful people has been such a blessing! I can’t wait to share the power of Yin yoga with the world.
 
Thank  you so much Melanie and Marie-Claude for sharing your beautiful energy & love for this practice and for creating a space that for me is really the definition of unity. This course has exceeded my expectations in soooooo many ways! I am officially a Yin LOVER!

Gabriella Amodei

My heart is full of grace, gratitude and love! I feel like this is something I can really sink my teeth into! A special thanks to Melanie Richards and assistant teacher Marie-Claud Doyon. Your attention to our needs was heart-warming, your teaching and learning skills were informative and fun, your level of energy was captivating, inspirational and contagious🤗 Thank you for creating this course from “be-YIN-ing” to end😉🥰

Ashanta

One of the best decisions of my life! Thank you Melanie and all my fellow Yinsters. 🙏🏽❤️

Edy De Pretto

 Thank you for allowing us to be who we are without any judgement. For taking the time to give us precious feedback which only serves to make us better in whatever we do! This has been a very special step in a never ending journey. Looking forward to our next meeting!

Dasha Gousseva

Melanie has a gift for bringing people together, and that intention is a great strength of her yoga trainings. As a yoga instructor in the past, I was surprised by all the growth I experienced through Melanie’s yin yoga training. Topics were beautifully interwoven and guest speakers added even more depth. I now have so much more to share with my students. I would highly recommend learning from Melanie for anyone who would like to deepen their practice or their teaching!

Tish

Thank you to Melanie Richards for being so genuine and generous; allowing us to grow, learn and move forward. Two weekends of challenge, learning and pure joy. With much gratitude.

Margaret

I absolutely loved the Yin training. You brought so much knowledge; included a guest speaker; and overall just filled the room with a wonderful energy where we were so at ease and able to participate and learn. Thank you so, so much! 

Marie Alexiou

Best decision I ever made! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in exploring their yin side. What a fantastic journey!

About Melanie

Founder and Director of HappyTree Yoga [Est. 2007], Melanie leads Hatha, Yin and Gentle Yoga Teacher Training programs. She is a passionate speaker, writer and workshop leader (TEDx Montreal Women, Hatley, MUHC Conferences, Lymphoma Canada, Cirque du Soleil, Expo Yoga Quebec, Wanderlust Tremblant) on the topics of yoga and meditation. She teaches with both empathy and humour, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Melanie believes in Yoga as a path of transformation, with service and compassion at its heart. To learn more about Melanie, visit
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Contents

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Recorded Lectures

What is Yin Yoga + Yin Practice
What is Yin Yoga + Benefits - Edited Fall 2023.pdf
The Yin Zone - Voice, Atmosphere, Body, Mind, Breath
Sequencing
Chakras
Chinese Meridian Theory Dec. 1 2023.mp4
Saturday, December 2.mp4
Sunday, December 3rd.mp4

Chinese Meridian Theory

5 elements (ENG).pdf
5 éléments (FR).pdf
Meridian Theory.pptx

Yin Yoga Teacher Training Handouts

Recommended Reading List Yin YTT.pdf
What is Yin Yoga (handout).pdf
Preview
Yin Zone Worksheet.pdf
Body Scan.pdf

Documents pour la formation de Yin Yoga

Liste de lecture recommandée Yin.pdf
Qu'est ce que le Yin Yoga.pdf
La Zone Yin.pdf
Scan du Corps Yin 2014.pdf

Connecting with the Fascia/ Découvrir le fascia with BetsyAnn Baron

Hand-out_YinTT_Connecting with the fascia,'23.2.pdf

Practices

“Potpourri” Yin Class - embracing your Yin side
Yin Yoga for the Kidney Meridian