November - 50 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Botswana

Find Your Yin Side

Exploring the many aspects of yin yoga, you’ll discover how to slow the body down and surrender to your softer, lunar energy. Practicing anatomically-informed yin yoga practices, we’ll explore this soothing style of yoga and all the elements necessary to be able to confidently teach it.

Gain Confidence

Extensive study of asana, alignment, anatomy, adjustments, the philosophy and history of yin yoga, teaching methodology, and intelligent sequencing will prepare you to teach yin with confidence and poise.

Go Deeper

Whether you’re looking to deepen your personal practice or to teach professionally, this course will provide you with everything you need to take your yin yoga practice to the next level. This yoga teacher training training is designed to move you deeper into your own personal practice while simultaneously preparing you to offer your teachings to the world.

Ground Yourself

Imagine starting your day with a serene yoga session amidst the breathtaking landscape of Botswana—the sun rising over the horizon, casting golden hues on the savannah.

This isn’t just a yoga teacher training; it’s the adventure of a lifetime that combines the tranquility of yoga with the thrill of safari for a rewilding of your spirit and deep reconnection with your soul.

Soak Up the Beauty of Botswana

From awe-inspiring wildlife to endless plains, the incredible warmth of its culture and the delicious tastes of its cuisine, Botswana is overflowing with beauty and tranquility. It’s the perfect location to soak in nature, surrender to serenity, rewild your spirit, and reconnect through yoga, meditation, and pranayama.

Truly Reconnect

Whether you’re looking to unplug from the stressors of modern life, to deepen your personal yin practice, or simply marvel at all that Botswana has to offer, this yoga training will provide you with everything you need to reinvigorate your spirit and rejuvenate your whole being. Step into a new world and meet the untamed wonders of nature as you deepen your yin yoga practice and truly reconnect with yourself, your practice, and the beautiful world around you all while learning to share these skills with the world.

Why Study With Nomad Yoga?

– Our teachers are highly experienced, professional, and knowledgeable with extensive work within the yoga industry and all hold the highest level of certification

– We extensively study teaching methodology and the physical practice so you’ll graduate feeling confident and able to teach yin yoga

– Our school is Yoga Alliance® certified, so you’ll earn 50 hours of continuing education contact credits for this training to add to your Yoga Alliance® profile

YTT Course Syllabus

Throughout the duration of the course, we will extensively study:

– Meditation: Through daily practice of both guided and silent meditations and discussion of various techniques, you’ll delve deep into the practice, how it relates to the yogic lifestyle, and how to incorporate it into your daily life.

– Yin Postures: Through intensive practice and study, we’ll explore refinement and precision within your personal practice as well as how to share that detailed approach with your students.

– Alignment and Pose Modifications: We will carefully dissect many common poses within the yin yoga practice to explore alignment in depth. We’ll also discuss how to modify and adjust poses for students with injuries, pregnancy, or lack of strength and/or mobility.

– Anatomy and Biomechanics: We’ll briefly explore the fascinating human body and look at how our physical anatomy applies to the yin yoga practice and how to modify and adapt your teachings to keep students safe and aware. Through experiential and interactive learning and with an evidence-based approach, we’ll have fun as we assess and understand the limitations of the body as well as all of its many amazing capabilities.

– History and Philosophy of Yin Yoga: We’ll explore the birth of yin yoga and its evolution and growth throughout the years. We’ll also discuss the philosophical side of this practice in depth and how it can apply to our everyday lives.

– Pranayama (Breathwork): Through experiential practice and discussion, we’ll learn about the practice of controlling and regulating the breath (pranayama). We’ll discuss the many benefits of this practice and how to effectively practice, teach, and share it.

– Sequencing Yin Yoga Classes: We will study the art of sequencing yin yoga classes and how to effectively and carefully plan and sequence yin practices. We’ll discuss theming, the different elements essential to a well-structured class, linking postures, intelligent sequencing, and beyond so you can walk away feeling confident to teach yin.

– Teaching Methodology: Of course, we will study the art of teaching yin in its many facets—exploring the ideas of what makes a good yoga teacher, how to skillfully use language, how to effectively sequence practices, how to concisely cue poses, and much, much more so that you will feel secure and confident as a yin teacher. And, of course, you will have the opportunity numerous times to explore these concepts in reality as you put the art of teaching yin into practice.

Yoga Teacher Training Schedule

7:30 – 9:30 Morning Yin/Yang Asana Practice

9:30 – 10:30 Breakfast

10:30 – 2:15 Training Sessions

2:15 – 4:15 Lunch & Personal Time

4:15 – 6:00 Training Sessions

6:00 – 7:30 Evening Yin Asana Practice

*Schedule is subject to change