Yoga Training and Workshops
Please read about my yoga training and workshop options I have coming up.
Please click on the course type for more information.
A variety of payment plans are available for all courses.
I Offer a full scholarship for each course.
Banking Details:
C L Collins
Nedbank
Hout Bay
1152858017
Please use your name as a reference together with title of the course.












Yin Yoga 50 hour TT
Yin Yoga 30 hours (module 1)
Yin Yoga 20 hours (module 2)
Yin Yoga TT
Yin Yoga is a merging of 2 philosophies and while it has a seemingly short history, there is more to it than meets the eye. In this course we seek to understand the nature of yin, philosophically, anatomically, physiologically, and psychologically, delving into the subtle body and subtle parts of ourselves and the science behind the practice. We look beneath the skin.
Exploring 30 yin yoga asanas, how and when to prop them according to a person’s unique needs. Additionally we examine how to sequence and construct a class noting the importance of words as well as silence and the potency of inner awareness.
Mindfulness; meditation and breath work and its integration within this yoga practice, to teach and to hold the space in silence.
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30 Hours (module 1)
This is a comprehensive Yin Yoga course which is open to all those who want to deepen their knowledge and experience of Yin, whether you are a teacher or simply curious about this multifaceted practice.
In the 4 days we cover the all the fundamentals of Yin, wandering beneath the skin, exploring what happens as we shape shift into the quietude of stillness.
It is YA accredited.
The topics of discovery are:
The philosophy and history and principles of Yin:
- Its origins and evolution
- Ancient and recent roots
- Exploring this marriage of two eastern philosophies
- Offering a richness as we see how apply it to the practice itself
The meridian theory:
- Effects of this energetic system
- Importance as one of the primary principals of this practice
- How we can affect energy flow to impact our own health and facilitate healing
Connective Tissue:
- The complex network that holds us together
- Deeper tissues, these deeper parts of ourselves
- Requires a different approach to a strength-based practice
- Why Yin is “the other half of the practice”.
Mindfulness:
- The pillars of mindfulness
- Its practical application as it is woven into yin practice
- Deepening the experience of the body/mind connection
- Supporting embodiment
The Poses:
- Exploring 30 poses in detail
- modifications and propping according to individual needs
- Learning to see the subtle
- The difference between yin/yang and yin and restorative
This live training will take place in Hout Bay at The Yoga Collective
- 13/14/15 & 20 May
The cost of this module is R4000
OR
R6100 for the full 50hr Yin TT (6 days)
20 hours (Module 2)
This is open to anyone but is recommended for anyone who would like to evolve their teaching skills with a gentler approach to teaching.
These two days are a requirement to complete the 50hr TT
The Topics Of Discovery Are:
Yin Anatomy
- Anatomy of the spine and hips
- The uniqueness through skeletal variation
- A deeper understanding of our bodies and shapes
- A functional approach to the practice
The Nervous System
- Fundamentals of the nervous system
- A window into the mind/body connection
- why the felt sense plays a profound part in our wellbeing
Sequencing
- How to compose and sequence a Yin class
- Bridging anatomy, awareness and thematic concepts in ways that flow with ease
- Creating sequences that are beneficial for students experience
Teaching skills:
- The art of holding space
- The importance of balancing words with quiet
- investigating the impact of language
- how to create and pace a class in ways that offer both support and guidance to your students
- Using your own unique voice
- The methodology of teaching.
The live training will be held in Hout Bay at The Yoga Collective over a weekend
- 21/22 May
R6100 for the full 50hr Yin TT
These modules will be run again:
- 07/08/09 & 14/15/16 October 2022
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The online course will be held separately over the course of 2 weeks
- August 2022
Cost of course is R5700
Yin Yoga 50hrs TT
Yin Yoga is a merging of 2 philosophies and while it has a seemingly short history, there is more to it than meets the eye. In this course we seek to understand the nature of yin, philosophically, anatomically, physiologically, and psychologically, delving into the subtle body and subtle parts of ourselves and the science behind the practice. We look beneath the skin. Exploring 30 yin yoga asanas, how and when toa prop them according to a person’s unique needs. Additionally we examine how to sequence and construct a class noting the importance of words as well as silence and the potency of inner awareness.
Mindfulness; meditation and breath work and its integration within this yoga practice, to teach and to hold the space in silence.
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Yin Yoga 50-hour TT
This is a comprehensive Yin Yoga course which is open to all those who want to deepen their knowledge and experience of Yin, whether you are a teacher or simply curious about this multifaceted practice.
In the 6 days we cover the all the fundamentals of Yin, wandering beneath the skin, exploring what happens as we shape shift into the quietude of stillness.
It is YA accredited.
The topics of discovery are:
The philosophy and history and principles of Yin:
Its origins and evolution – tracing both the ancient and recent roots and the people pivotal to its emergence. Exploring this marriage of two eastern philosophies offering a richness as we see how apply it to the practice itself.
The meridian theory:
Insight into the effects of this energetic system and its importance as one of the primary principals of this practice, giving access to a deeper understanding of how we can affect energy flow to impact our own health and facilitate healing.
Connective Tissue:
The complex network that holds us together. From our bones to our skin and the spaces in between, these deeper tissues, these deeper parts of ourselves, require a different approach to a strength-based practice. This gives us insight as to why Yin is “the other half of the practice”.
Anatomy:
We are all uniquely formed- the exploration of skeletal variation with particular attention to the spine and the hips – the yin focus.
The Nervous system:
Understanding the fundamentals of the nervous system gives us a window into the mind/body connection and why the felt sense plays a profound part in our wellbeing. Simple tools through which we can evolve our resilience.
Mindfulness:
The pillars of mindfulness and its practical application as we weave it into a yin practice deepening the experience both in mind and body
The difference between yin/yang and yin and restorative
Teaching skills:
How to compose and sequence a Yin Yoga class. The importance of balancing words with quiet, holding space and the considerable effect themes play.
The poses:
we look at over 30 Yin poses in detail, verbal cueing, modifications and propping them according to individual needs and unique requirements, while simultaneously learning to see the subtle.
The live training will be held in Hout Bay over 2 weekends Friday – Sunday
- 20/21/22 & 26/27/28 March 2021
- 14 – 16 & 21 – 23 August 2021
Cost of course R5300
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The online course will be held separately over the course of 2 weeks
- 10 – 23 May 2021
Cost of course is R4300
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Restorative Workshop 15 hours
This two-day workshop is a broad exploration of the art of Restorative Yoga, the yoga of physical stillness. In our short time together we will delve deeper into several aspects of this beautiful practice.
Topics of exploration are:
The History of Restorative Yoga
- Origins of Restorative Yoga
- How it emerged to quietly take its place in common yoga culture
The Nervous System
- An overview of the highly complex nervous system through the restorative lens
- The latest research on restorative yoga
- Its potential to positively impact the way we feel
Teaching Skills
- This style of yoga offers us an opportunity to teach in an altered to light
- To hold space in stillness
- Sequencing skills
- Verbally assists
- Why words matter
The Poses and Propping
- A restorative practice is highly prop dependent and requires all the props in all the world!
- The art and skill of propping
- Learning to prop involves learning to see.
- When and how to offer hand-on assists.
It is my hope that over the course of this weekend you will deepen your love for Restorative Yoga and have a profound understanding of the power of this practice and its multiple applications.
Dates:
- 11 & 12 June 2022
This workshop will be held in beautiful Hout Bay and is limited to 6 people
The Cost of the Course is R2500



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