Yin Yoga is a transformative and rejuvenative practice that seeks to mindfully lengthen and lubricate the connective tissues by practicing the methods of stillness, mindfulness, and loving kindness. 

Radiating with ritual, this integrated wisdom practice is a tool to rise to your intrinsic baseline of tranquility, recall your innate ability for spaciousness, and remind your system of its unique anatomical, structural, and emotional wholeness.


TOPICS COVERED:

Methods of Mindfulness & Meditation

Yin Yoga: Principles, Anatomy, & Asana

Breath & Lines of Energy

Buddhist Principles, Philosophy, & Psychology

Mapping the Subtle Body

Bandhas & Biomechanics

FIVE ELEMENTS: Earth, Water, & Fire Elements - Spleen Kidney Heart Health

Dharma talks, restorative & yin practices, inquiry exercises and mindfulness methods will be employed daily.


SCHEDULE:

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Thursday, March 18

5 - 7PM | ARRIVAL Evening Program

- Awakening the Mindsight & The Buddha Within

- Pillars of an Enduring Practice: ASANA | HARA

Friday, March 19

11AM - 2PM | YIN

- Principles of Yin & Introduction to 5 Elements

-Spleen Meridian & Earth Element

3 - 6PM | MIND

- Buddha Meets Neurobiology

- Arrive & Center, Seated Posture

- Shamatha Meditation

- Yin Practice: Earth Nourishment

Saturday, March 20

11AM - 2PM | YIN

-Yin & Yang Tissues, Repair Response

- Kidney Meridian & Water Element

- Restorative Yoga

- Psoas

3 - 6PM | MIND

- Dukkha & The Noble Truths

- Hara, Hara Breathing Meditation

- Water Asana & Internal Family Systems

Sunday, March 21

11AM - 2PM | INTEGRATION

- The Heart Meridian & Fire Element

- Subtle Energetics & Anatomy of Shoulder Girdle

- Tonglen/ Karuna, Metta/ Muddita

march brings us a potent opportunity to awaken to our rich inner life and cleanse the views of our perceptions.

Meet yourself at the altar of your subtle body temple for a 20hr Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training investigating Yin & Restorative Yoga, intermingled with the inner methods: Buddhist Psychological Principles of Mindfulness, Physiology of Pranayam/Breathwork, Unique Anatomy of our inimitable Asana practice, and our Pranic Pathways.

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

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.

Suitable for beginners. A background of interest in Yoga and/or Meditation is assumed.



BEGINNERS WELCOME. INSIGHT SEEKERS WELCOME. MINDFULNESS CRUSADERS WELCOME. YOGA TEACHERS, YOGA PRACTITIONERS, OR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER STEPPED ON TO A YOGA MAT BEFORE: 

THIS TRAINING IS FOR ALL OF YOU



TUITION

Early bird: $550 (ends February 5)

Full price: $600

Please note this is a non-residential training. Accommodations not included.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

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”

ABOUT TRUE NATURE

True Nature Healing Arts is an intentional sanctuary providing an inspirational setting for connection and transformation. Set within Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley, at the base of the majestic, 12,966-foot Mount Sopris, True Nature Healing Arts provides an exceptional environment for retreats, workshops, ceremonies, and events.

Our facilities include elegant spaces for daily classes in yoga, movement, and meditation, a luxury spa for nourishing treatments, a socially conscious gift boutique and an organic café, providing sustenance for the community to gather around. Sitting at the spiritual center of the one-acre Peace Garden is the Kiva, a state-of-the-art events center for up to 100 guests. Every facet of True Nature has been created with great attention to detail and the intention of supporting each guest’s journey toward inspiration, connection, and self-discovery.