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Yoga Teachers!! Join us for our next PYS Advanced Teacher Training Module with Chris Loebsack! 

Yin Yoga Basics

Yin Yoga is a style of yoga designed to target, stretch and open space in the body during longer held positions (asanas). This facilitates the movement of energy, also known as chi or prana, within the body. This course will guide you through a functional approach to the postures with an emphasis on how to work with different bodies and skeletal structures while accessing the depth and appropriate range for the myofascia (muscles).

This course offers a comprehensive experiential immersion designed to give the current teacher or serious student an in-depth guide through the techniques and practices of Yin Yoga.

Sessions will include: Yin Yoga practice, practice teaching, lecture, variations for different skeletal structures and abilities, discussion, therapeutic techniques and time for questions and answers.

Course Includes:

• Training Manual

• Certificate of completion

• Full experiential class session

• Learn the art of teaching yin yoga

• Learn how to apply the 5 elements approach to teaching yin

• Explore the Anatomy and Kinesiology of Fascia

• Explore the physical, mental and emotional aspects of yin yoga

• Practice sequences and templates

• Practice Teaching - learn how to support poses for appropriate levels of stretch response for individual practitioners

WHEN:
June 27-29, 2025

WHERE:
Playful Yogi Space
42 Main Street, Nyack, NY

INVESTMENT:
Early Bird Price through 5/31: $425
Price as of 6/1: $495

This training module can be counted towards the Playful Yogi 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training Course or can be taken as a single training for Continued Education Units (CEUs).

Please contact us for more information on our 300-Hour Teacher Training.

About Chris Loebsack (E-RYT 500)
Chris fell in love with yoga in 1990 and began teaching in 2003. Chris uses the power of yoga to create a space for students that cultivates trust, playfulness and Divine connection with themselves and with community. Living by her mantra, Clarity, Integrity and Love, she draws upon her partner yoga practice to share the healing power of touch and safe intimacy.

A passion for discovering subtlety in movement has led Chris to deepen her education with the Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers® kinesiology program. Her playful yet focused classes are filled with user-friendly gems of applied anatomy leaving students with a greater understanding of how to find comfort and space in their bodies and smiles beaming across their faces. She encourages teachers to set a higher standard of excellence through knowledge and has become a valuable mentor to many upcoming yoga educators.

Chris teaches privates, classes and workshops across the globe. She is currently the director of the Boundless Yoga 200 and 300-hr Teacher Training programs and an Adjunct Teacher Trainer for the Om Factory® School of Yoga NYC 200 hr, BambooMoves, Bhakti Barn Yoga, Just Plain Yoga, Mighty Yoga, NearMe Yoga and Playful Yogi 200-hr Teacher Training Programs. She has also been featured in Fitness Magazine®, Yoga Journal: Yoga Mentor, Good a Well, Local Flair Magazine and the New York Times. In addition to yoga you are likely to find her laughing with friends and family or quietly meditating with her cats (Fuzz-butt, Squirrel and Emma) or traveling and teaching with her husband Brian M. Davis as Boundless Motion.

Thank you so much for your interest in our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training! Let's build a world of Playful Yogis!

Below are the details on the current training underway. If you choose to embark on this journey with us we will share more information about the topics covered as well as the full reading list for the upcoming training launching in October 2025.

Lead Trainers:

Naomi Camilleri, E-RYT 500
Kenny Frisby, E-RYT 500

PYS Trainers:

Jodi Daly
Laura Zaino
Suzie Diano

Guest Trainers:

Chris Loebsack
Shaun Nanavati
Mary Partridge
Lynne Aubrey
Gina Turner
Marco Jo Clate
Jamie Shields
Terry Ryan

You can learn more about Naomi and Kenny as well as our entire teaching team on our About Us page.

Areas of Study and Training Topics Covered:

• Yoga Philosophy and History:

  • Introduction to the history and origins of yoga.

  • Exploration of classical yoga texts such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

  • Understanding the philosophy of yoga, including concepts like the Eight Limbs of Yoga and the path to self-realization.

• Yogic Lifestyle and Ethics:

  • Discussion of the ethical principles and values associated with yoga, such as the Yamas and Niyamas.

  • Insights into mindful living and how to integrate yogic principles into daily life.

• Asana (Yoga Postures):

  • In-depth study of yoga postures, alignment and variations.

  • Developing a personal practice and exploring asana techniques.

  • Sequencing and modification of postures for different levels and needs.

• Pranayama (Breath Control):

  • Learning and practicing various breathing techniques to enhance vitality and control the mind.

  • Understanding the connection between breath and movement.

• Anatomy and Physiology:

  • Basic anatomy of the human body and how it is applied to yoga practice.

  • How yoga postures affect the body and how to avoid injuries.

  • An introduction to the energy systems in the body, such as chakras and nadis.

• Meditation and Mindfulness:

  • Techniques for cultivating a regular meditation practice.

  • Training in mindfulness and concentration to improve mental clarity and inner peace.

• Teaching Methodology:

  • How to create and structure yoga classes.

  • Effective teaching skills, communication and adjustments.

  • Dharma Talks, contextualizing yogic philosophy and ethics into life, teaching with compassion, empathy, inclusion and a social justice/trauma-informed mindset.

• Business and Ethics of Yoga Teaching:

  • Understanding the business aspects of being a yoga teacher.

  • Ethical considerations, including student-teacher relationships and maintaining professionalism.

• Practicum:

  • Teaching practice with peers and receiving constructive feedback.

  • Leading classes under the guidance of experienced instructors.

• Final Exam and Evaluation:

  • Written and practical assessments to gauge understanding and teaching skills.

  • Successful completion of these evaluations is required to receive certification.

• Special Topics:

  • Some additional topics may include introduction to Prenatal Yoga, Gentle, Yin and Restorative Yoga, yoga for specific populations (e.g., seniors or athletes), or yoga therapy. We will also include CPR certification and teaching safely in a hot room.

Throughout the program, students are encouraged to maintain a consistent personal practice and reflect on their own yoga journey. The goal of a 200-hour YTT program is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach yoga safely and effectively while deepening their personal practice and understanding of yoga's philosophy and lifestyle.

2024-25 Schedule:

This training runs Saturday, November 9th, 2024 - Sunday, April 6th, 2025 and is a hybrid of 11 in-person weekends and 10 livestream Wednesday evenings.

In-person weekends at PYS will be from 9am - 5pm (60-minute break for lunch) and will incorporate class with Kenny and/or Naomi and/or a guest teacher each weekend. 

Wednesday evening sessions on Zoom will be from 6 - 8:30pm. 

Thank you again for your interest in joining us in our 200-hour Teacher Training!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS TRAINING IS CLOSED FOR THIS SESSION. PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING NEXT YEAR'S TRAINING. THANK YOU!