“If you don’t realize the source of truth, your Buddha Nature, you stumble in confusion and sorrow.
When you realize where you come from
you naturally become tolerant, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king,
immersed in the wonder, you can deal with whatever life brings you
and even when death comes,
you are ready.”
-Tao Te Ching
YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - LEVEL II
50HR YACEP
ADVANCED PRINCIPLES IN MINDFUL PROCESS, INNER METHODS, YIN YOGA ASANA
In this level II training, we will be layering physical, emotional, and energetic engagement of immersive practice life:
Physical: Home of the Prana Vessel
Emotional: Home of the Dharma, Inner Methods & Mindfulness
Energetic: Home of the Hara & Chi Body
as well as immersive practices into the Buddha’s Divine Abodes- 4 Methods for Awakening Boddhicitta through heart methods:
Karuna: Compassion
Metta: Loving Kindness
Muddita: Selfless Joy
Kshama: Forgiveness
Level II will focus on the cultivation of an enriched Pranic field and an in-depth investigation of Buddhist Philosophical Principles- which we mingle with psychological self-inquiry and awareness practices in Yin & Yang Yoga Asanas. This course offers advanced anatomy, Yin & Yang Posture Clinics, Neuro-physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System, the path of awakening to the Dharma, and Meditation methodology.
A specific focus on THE WATER ELEMENT - KIDNEY MERIDIAN will be honed, as our channel of vitality. The Kidneys are known as the root of life in which the optimal functioning of all the other organs rely. In the deep folds of rest and rejuvenation, our Kidney Chi requires quietude and spaciousness to enrich the Pranic resources. As such, gentle meditation, restorative yoga, and an emphasis on rest response in parasympathetic nervous system will be highlighted.
While Level I is not a required prerequisite, we do suggest you have trained previously in essential features of a Yin Yoga & mindfulness based practice.
“These teachings are gentle, kind, empowering. My heart is full. I am so blessed to have had you teach, hold and nurture me during the last few weeks. The time spent with you and our spirit tribe has been transformative and invaluable. Thank you for your offerings.I look forward to attending your future retreats.”
— Sedona, AZ
Our focus together for this time will be on the contemplative side of yoga, the internal methods of cultivating the bodymind complex, harnessing the chi body, distributing its resources. The Buddha used one word in his sermons more than any other- Bhavana. Meaning, to cultivate. The trainings we offer are a nod towards human's agency to direct our attention to areas in which we’d like to manifest. As neuroplastic beings, where to attend to, is where our force field grows and thickens.
Through consistent discipline practice mingled with the soft expanse of heart methods such as Tonglen, Compassion practices, authentic relating in partner practices and diads, we encourage deep roots. These roots become the foundation of our daily practice so that we aren’t plucked from our fertile soil when the winds of turbulence meet our brief display of vital life in this body. Our yin trainings and retreats are a commitment to the inner dimensions of experience, a willingness to open up inside & wonder.
TOPICS COVERED
*subject to change
Yin Yoga: Principles, Anatomy & Physiology, Asana, Breath & Lines of Energy, Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians & Organ health, Mapping the Subtle Body, Restorative Yoga. Kidney Focus. Water Element.
Yang Yoga: Yin vs Yang Tissues. Join Action. Biomechanics in Surya Namaskar, Asana Analysis & Adjustments, Physiology of Parasympathetic Pranayama. Vinyasa Flow Practice.
Mind: Methods of Mindfulness, Shamata, Foundations of Mind, Causes of Suffering, The 4 Noble Truths, Buddhist Principles, Philosophy, & Psychology, Intermingling Heart Methods: Karuna Metta Muddita Kshama
“I will carry this sacred and joyful experience with me forever. The teachings will surely unfold in beautiful ways”
— Germany
DAILY PRACTICE AS RITUAL
Dharma talks, Yang and Yin practices, inquiry exercises and mindfulness methods will be employed daily
Noble Silence will be taken each morning.
Meal & Tea Times: Morning tea /coffee: 6:00–9:30am; Breakfast: 8:30–9:30am; Afternoon tea/coffee: 3:30–8:30pm. Dinner: 6:30–7:30pm.
independent opportunities for solar baths | stroll the 7 chakra gardens | reflexology | Andean massage | sweat lodge | crystal light therapy. see healing offerings here.
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AGENDA
March 11
10am-2pm arrive & settle, brunch provided
4pm opening circle: Aspects of an Enduring Practice: ASANA HARA HEART
6pm dinner
8pm yin practice
March 12
mornings in noble silence
6:30-7 meditation
7:15-8:30 Yang Practice with Ashlyn
8:30-9:30 breakfast
10-1 Module I with Kali
Mind
-The Buddha Meets Neurobiology
-Shamatha
-Dukkha & The First Noble Truth
-Internal Family Systems (IFS)
-Inquiry & Diads
1-3 Free Time
3-6 Module II with Kali
Yin
-Breath, Hara
-Arrive & Center
- Water Element Asanas: Yin
-Karuna
6:30-7:30 dinner
March 13
mornings in noble silence
6:30-7 meditation
7:15-8:30 Yang Practice with Ashlyn
8:30-9:30 breakfast
10-1 Module I with Kali
Mind
- Second Noble Truth in Mindful Process
-Shamatha
-IFS
-Inquiry & Diads
1-3 Free Time
3-6 Module II with Kali
Yin
-Aspects of an embodied practice: hara
-Pause Soften Connect
-Glimpse Practices & Earth Chi Pumps
-Metta
6:30-7:30 dinner
8pm Yin Practice with Kali
March 14
mornings in noble silence
6:30-7 meditation
7:15-8:30 Yang Practice with Ashlyn
8:30-9:30 breakfast
10-1 Module I with Kali
Mind
-Third Noble Truth
-Vipassana
-IFS
-Inquiry & Diads
1-3 Free Time
3-6 Module II with Kali
Yin
-Yin & Yang Tissues, Repair Response
-Kidneys
-Kshama
6:30-7:30 dinner
8pm evening free
March 15
mornings in noble silence
6:30-7 meditation
7:15-8:30 Yang Practice with Ashlyn
8:30-9:30 breakfast
10-1 Module I with Kali
Mind
-Fourth Noble Truth / Eightfold Path
-IFS
-Inquiry & Diads
1-3 Free Time
3-6 Module II with Kali
Yin
-aspects of an embodied practice: 3 wisdom realms
-balancing yin & yang chi
-Muddita
6:30-7:30 dinner
8pm evening program: teaching practicum & final ceremony
March 16
6-8 self lead morning
8 breakfast & depart
check out by 10am
THE LOCATION
Sacred Valley, Peru
Located at the foot of glacier-topped Andean peaks in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Willka T’ika offers an experience of luxury and wellness in one of the earth’s most energetically charged, culturally rich settings.
Willka T’ika’s magnificent healing gardens provide the opportunity to relax, restore, rejuvenate, and receive the powerful energy of the Andes. The world-renowned Seven Chakra Gardens cover the grounds with lush vibrant foliage and are connected to each other by enchanting winding stone paths. Each garden is designed to correspond to one of the seven chakras, or energy centers, of the human body, and is graced with sacred sculptures and stonework appropriate to the chakra represented.
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I feel the impact and understanding gained from this training I will carry with me for a life-time, through my personal practice and teaching of not just yin but other modalities as well”
— Cusco, Peru
KALI BASMAN
International and intentful Yin & Restorative Yoga teacher of teachers, Kali Basman, offers an intermingling of wisdom disciplines: Foundations of Buddhist mindfulness, the pranic pathways of Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians, physiology of the nervous system, and individual-informed anatomy.
Leading yin and mindfulness focused trainings and retreats across the globe, Kali pays reverence to her lineage of teachers, Sarah Powers, Jack Kornfield, Judith Hanson Lasater and more.
“Kali is the definition of wisdom. I feel held in such an intuitive deep space. Her teachings are enlightening and expanding. I feel this knowledge will stay with me forever”
“Eloquent and concise, Kali speaks of ancient wisdom”
Should a resurgence of pandemic occur, this training will be postponed to a later date. Participants will have the option to either
a) receive a full refund minus 15% processing fees;
b) transfer your credit to the postponed date of training; or
c) select a different Durga Excursions training or retreat to transfer the funds to.