5 Elements Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

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50 HRS YACEP

Exploring the 5 Elements from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Background

Join internationally celebrated Yin & Dharma teacher Kali Basman on the journey back to the Self.

This Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training focuses on hands-on, anatomical, structural, and energetic based practices for restoration of the body mind. Blending Buddhist Concepts with the Eight Limbs of Yoga, we’ll venture through a journey of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Five Element Theory.

The purpose of retreat & training life is deepening the understanding of your practice through intensive contemplation and somatic integration into one's system and stream, in a sanctuarious setting where stillness and space may seep into our being. Withdrawn to unfurl the most potent places in the self, undisturbed by normative patterns, the mind has the opportunity to turn inward and the body to explore the energetics of the inner world.

“Kali’s teachings have awakened the energy that had been buried unknown to me for so many years of my life and the fire within has been ignited to give and to offer to others.”

- EARTH - WATER - FIRE - METAL - WOOD -

Grounded in the Five Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, each day will be dedicated to a deep exploration of the Elements.

Our work together as Sangha, spiritual community, will be within the domain of Yin Yoga and will contribute to your continuing education as a Yoga practitioner, inquisitor, and/or facilitator. We will touch on the realms of resetting the nervous system, healing from past traumas, dissolving tensions, increasing musculoskeletal resiliency, strengthening joint stability, and cultivating elasticity in the body mind. We use embodied and informed anatomy and alignment, scientific bases for sequencing, and psychological self inquiry grounded in Buddhist practices.

A specific focus on Pratyahara - the Great Withdrawal - will be encouraged by drawing the boundaries around retreat life to train in the principles of stillness, spaciousness, and quietude. Disconnecting from normative social contexts and devices is recommended during our time together to allow the nervous system to enter the deep folds of rich restoration.

In the serenity of the jungle, we’ll turn off all our devices and go online with our hearts, breath, and practice.

Learn more about our curriculum content: curriculum, teaching methodology, our inspiration

Mornings will be taken in Noble Silence.

After breakfast we will break silence with learning modules crafted to deepen your own relationship to Yoga Principles of Asana & Alignment, Buddhist + 8 Limb Yoga Philosophy, Meridians, Sequencing & Adjustments, and more.

Mindfulness modules, Yoga Nidras, Restorative Practices, and Teaching Practicums will be segmented throughout the evenings.

Each day will offer Yin/Restorative practices for your own embodied experience, as well as extensive teaching practicums to find your authentic voice as a space holder and mindful movement facilitator.

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“Kali is one of the most articulate, informative and enjoyable teachers I've come across. She is brilliant in her abilities to weave content from science, neuroscience, psychology, yoga principles and philosophies into an informative training. It was part retreat and part training that enabled me to dive into my own practice at the same time absorbing new teaching methods, ideas, concepts and connections with others.”
"You cannot miss an opportunity to train with Kali. She is an exceptional teacher. This work is transformative, inspiring and healing. She creates a safe, nurturing, encouraging environment. Kali is an insightful, intuitive, gentle and strong leader. Words are not enough to express how wonderful she is. She is a gift to the world. Do yourself a favor and study with her."
"Kali provides the keys to the kingdom linking body, mind and breathe with subtle nuances enriched with her deep understanding of the knowledge of Yin Yoga. From the way she utilizes her vocals to move you through a posture or her creative way of breaking down the meridian channels and elements I felt my thirst for the awareness and insight into the Yin practice quenched a new depth of understanding of my body as well as a deeper mindful expansion of boundless nature for practitioners."
“The awakening and purification of my heart has been so profound that I may never have the right words to describe this transformation. Somehow, somewhere in the Sacred Valley, I felt like myself again and connected with my heart more than I ever had, I realized I had the permission to heal and I felt a sense of true contentment, which is genuine, unmotivated and unconditional.”

COMING SOON

Daily Schedule

Please note the schedule may be slightly refined upon arrival.

Day 1: Art of Arrival

3pm Arrive. Ground. Settle.

5:30pm Arrival Circle

7pm Orientation & Dinner

Day 2: Earth Element – Hara Center, Buddha Nature, Spleen

Mornings in Noble Silence

7:30-8am Meditation

8-9am Earthy Arrival Flow w/Ashlyn

9-10am Breakfast

11-1pm Module 1: Principles of Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine Meridians

1-3pm Lunch + Free Time

3-6pm Module 2: Earth Element & Posture Clinics, Earth Element Yin

Practice

6:30pm Dinner

Evenings- self lead practice time

Day 3: Water Element: Equanimity, Restoration, Kidney

Mornings in Noble Silence

7:30-8am Meditation

8-9am Water Element Vinyasa Flow w/Ashlyn

9-10am Breakfast

11-1pm Module 1: Principles of Restorative Yoga, Neuro-Immunologic

Importance of Rest

1-3pm Lunch + Free time

3-6pm Module 2: Water Element & Posture Clinics. Subtle Energetics-

Anatomy & Physiology of the Pelvis, Water Restorative: Psoas Practice

6:30pm Dinner

Evenings- self lead practice time

Day 4: Fire Element: Karuna, Heart

Mornings in Noble Silence

7:30-8am Meditation

8-9am Fire Element Bhakti Flow w/Ashlyn

9-10am Breakfast

11-1pm Module 1: Art of Adjustments

1-3pm Lunch + Free time

3-6pm Module 2: Fire Element Module & Posture Clinic. Subtle

Energetics-Shoulder Anatomy, Karuna

6:30pm Dinner

Evenings- self lead practice time

Day 5: Metal Element: Purify, Lungs

Mornings in Noble Silence

7:30-8am Meditation

8-9am Metal Element Flow w/Ashlyn

9-10am Breakfast

11-1pm Module 1: Teaching Practicum I, Science of Sequencing

1-3pm Lunch + Free Time

3-6pm Module 2: Metal Element Module & Posture Clinic

6:30 pm Dinner

Evenings- self lead practice time

Day 6: Wood Element: Transformation, Liver

Mornings in Noble Silence

Free Morning // Self Lead Practice

9-10am Breakfast

11-1pm Module 1: Teaching Practicum II

1-3pm Lunch + Free Time

3-6pm Wood Element Module & Posture Clinic | Breath &Breathing Into,

Lines of Energy

6:30 pm Dinner

Evenings- self lead practice time

Day 7: Reintegration

8-9am Teaching Practicum III

9 am Breakfast

10 am check out

“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 a lifetime.”

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Haramara Retreat

‘SMILE, BREATHE AND GO SLOWLY.’ ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Located in the breathtaking coastal Riviera Nayarit near the fishing village and surfing town of Sayulita. Nestled above Pacific Ocean on 12 private acres of tropical jungle with a private and pristine beach. Haramara (“Mother Sea”) is an exclusive and intimate seaside yoga resort offering sensual tropical harmony to every guest, along with superior yoga and wellness experiences. The magnificent 360-degree view yoga pavilions, with their high thatched roofs and handcrafted hardwood floors, have been positioned to take advantage of the panoramic views of lush mountains and while taking advantage of the soothing ocean breezes. The restaurant offers exceptional, creative, local cuisine that includes fresh and delicious mostly organic gourmet meals.

The open aired spa facility puts you back in touch with nature, as you are pampered body and spirit. The pool is an outstanding feature; an infinity over the Pacific! The pool area and terrace boast a wonderful juice and snack bar, serving also before dinner cocktails. The sleeping cabana experience is enhanced without electricity allowing the illumination of oil lamps and candles leaving behind the tedious demands of our electronic age. *A note of wonder & wellness: the rooms have no electricity and no connectivity… just nature, quiet, and time to listen to the breath.

Getting There

Which airport should I fly into?

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR)

How do I get from the airport to the training space and form the training to the airport?

We will work with the team at Haramara to coordinate airport shuttles. Shuttle costs are not included in registration and are paid in cash directly to your driver. We will book shuttles for those arriving at similar times, so that the shuttle costs are shared. Once having all participant’s travel information, we'll email each group, so you know who you are meeting at the airport, and so that you have a sense of the estimated cost.

“I truly enjoyed every moment of Kali’s Yin training as it brought me to a new level of awareness in the body. This training has transformed my perspective on how Yin can heal the physical by unlocking the energy flow of the meridians pathways, while creating space for a deeper spiritual connection. A beautiful week of learning and discovery through Kali’s extensive range of knowledge and wisdom!”

Testimonials

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”

Questions? Contact us here or at info@durgaexcursions.com