100h Yoga Alliance Continued Education Program
This course is for women who have a desire to unwind, reset and empower themselves through alternative knowledge systems. The ancient system of Taoism holds many treasures for women wishing to understand their cycles, rhythms and life stages. It is for all women who want to deepen their connection with their inner world, support hormonal balance and navigate change in life as smoothly as possible. It is open for all levels of experience and of particular interest to women who teach and wish to confidently bring in elements of Chinese Medicine into their classes.
Some highlights of the course include:
- Foundations of Chinese Medicine; including an introduction to Taoism & yin yang theory
- Five Elements as a whole system, including nutrition & herbs
- Nourishment at the gateways in a woman’s life, menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum & menopause from the view of Yang Sheng
- Menstrual Cycle Awareness & the 4 inner seasons from the perspective of Chinese Medicine, including the organs & emotions associated with them
- The energetic pathways of the meridians & the archetypal yin poses with variations and use of props
- Cultivating & nourishing healthy libido at all life stages for optimum vitality
- The subtle body of the 5 koshas, chakras & vayus
- An introduction to the philosophy and evolution of Yin Yoga
Embodied practices include:
- Daily Yin & Myo-Fascial Release based on the meridian system & supportive of the 4 inner seasons
- Chandra Namaskar (Salutations to the Moon) to explore the yin within the yang
- Pavanmuktasana series for joint nourishment
- Restorative yoga and radical rest
- The Deer Exercise for breast health & menstrual regularity
- Mudra & Mantra for harnessing vitality & cultivating the light of awareness
- Womb space meditation for deeper healing & insight
- Abdominal massage/Chi Nei Tsang for menstrual regularity & reducing bloating
- Qigong, shaking & tapping exercises for breast health, immunity & clearing stagnation
Special rates for KITAS holders and Indonesian women.
Hear more about this training from Bex.
The in-person course also includes online content to support post course integration & learning.
Bex has studied yoga at university level whilst also spending trillions of hours on a yoga mat. She has taught thousands of women and trained hundreds of teachers. In short, Yoga is her passion and her constant companion and most intimate friend. Her homeland is Scotland and she carries its rich wilderness and myths in her heart wherever she goes. She grew up with a passion for social and environmental justice which led to her gaining a MPhil graduate degree in Development Studies at Oxford University.
The results of this maverick position has led her to teach yoga in some unlikely places including Bali’s largest prison, in refugee camps in Palestine, women’s refuges in Kathmandu and sex workers and women branded as witches in Kolkata. Bex has been a resident teacher at the Yoga Barn in Ubud Bali since 2009. This has afforded her with a wealth of experience. She teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, Power, Yin/ Yang, Yin, Yoga therapy, Restorative yoga, Acroyoga, Thai Massage as well as the art of teaching, yoga history, philosophy and mythology.
Her work combines the practice and movement of yoga with its deeper roots through intensive research and study of its rich history and philosophy, resulting in a unique and sophisticated approach to yoga that questions the mainstream narrative created by mass media and corporations and is of specific benefit to women’s holistic health. She has been guided by some incredible mentors including Denise Payne, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Angela Farmer, Mark Whitwell and Alexandra Pope.
Investment:
Early Bird (until 1st Sept) |
USD $1,599 |
Regular Price |
USD $1,899 |
FAQ
All questions regarding the training should be directed to the teacher that is offering the training. The curriculum, course content and itinerary are organized by the teacher — not The Yoga Barn.
A 200-hour program is typically considered the foundational training for new instructors. A 300-hour program is often for more advanced study and specialization.
Yes, YTT is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to teach yoga. After successful completion and certification, you can begin teaching.
Consider factors like the program’s reputation, curriculum, location, instructors, and whether it aligns with your goals and interests.
After YTT, many instructors continue to deepen their practice, gain teaching experience, and pursue further education or specialized training.
In many cases, yes, but requirements can vary by country. It’s essential to research the specific regulations and visa requirements.