::ONLINE:: The Heart of Wisdom: Yin Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training Module (50hr) | Oct – Nov 2022

The Training’s Intention

The Heart of Wisdom Training is a 50hr Yin Yoga and Meditation intensive for teachers and students to explore the Yin and Yang of a heart-based approach to meditation.

“One practice, many forms.” 

This phrase serves as our Sangha’s motto. The “one practice” is none other than the awakening of your own Heart’s compassion and wisdom (bodhicitta). Compassion and wisdom are described in Buddhism as the two “wings of awakening”, and in the Yin Yoga School, we now offer a 50hr training intensive for each “wing” so that your practice may grow and spread as your awakened Heart takes flight. Wisdom practices tend to emphasize the art of seeing experience, and Compassion practices tend to emphasize the art of relating to experience.

“When water is still, it is like a mirror… And if water thus derives lucidity from stillness, how much more the faculties of the mind?” – Chuang Tzu

In The Heart of Wisdom Training, Josh shares a functional and creative meditation approach to stillness (samatha) and contemplative wisdom (vipassana). This approach develops beautiful calm states of stillness and the sharp clarity of perception that flows from stillness.

Josh’s Intention

The Heart of Wisdom Training draws on Josh’s three decades of practicing and studying various forms of Buddhist meditation within Thai, Burmese and Western traditions. The course is also deeply influenced by Josh’s mentor, Jack Engler, a pioneer in the field of synthesizing Buddhist and Western psychology. In taking the mystery out of meditation, Josh aims to support and guide you towards developing your own personal meditation practice of peaceful relationship.

“Josh manages to demystify meditation techniques in a way that is simple to understand and digest. What I appreciated most, however, was Josh’s ability to share openly and honestly precious personal insights, clearly gained through his own journey trudging along The Path. His authenticity and openness is rare to find and makes him stand out as a yoga teacher, not just an asana teacher. I highly recommend this training for anyone ready to go deeper, to do the real inner work that will support their own personal healing journeys.” – Nicky H.

This Training is open to any student or teacher of Yin Yoga who is interested in deepening their understanding and practice of heart-based meditation. The relaxed format of this training allows you to work at your own pace, integrating the material in a way that aligns with your learning style and schedule. The weekly Q&A sessions with Josh will answer your questions and optimize your learning experience.

Investment: $540

This special online, pre-recorded training will run for eight weeks starting October 7 – November 27, 2022. Registration ends October 1st.

Register Now: $540.00

The Heart of Wisdom: Yin Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training includes:

• Buddhist and Taoist Philosophy on Wisdom
• Yin and Yang Meditative Approaches to samatha (stillness) and vipassana (wisdom of insight
• Seeing Clearly with Yang Vipassana (Mahasi Method
• Abiding Peacefully with Yin Vipassana (Sati Sonar)
• The Art of Flowing Stillness
• Refining the Edge in Meditation: Perceiving Karma, Acting Wisely
• Yin Yoga and Sitting Meditation Practice
• Teaching Talking Points and Boundaries in Teaching
• Developing a Personal Practice
• Contemplative Journaling
• The Eightfold Integrated Path of Wise Living, and more.

Students will receive a certificate of training which is eligible for Continuing Education Credit (50hrs) with the Yoga Alliance. This training is a core module within the Summers School of Yin Yoga 200-hour and 300-hour certification program.

Here’s How the Program Works: (please read carefully)

• This online training will run from October 7th through November 27th, for eight consecutive weeks. Registration Ends October 1st.
• Beginning October 7th, 2022, participants will receive weekly emails for eight weeks, which will include pre-recorded theory talks; Yin Yoga and meditation practice recordings; course reading assignments (manual and articles included); reflective journal prompts; and access to four, live Q&A sessions with Josh.
• The live Q&A Zoom Chats with Josh will be on the following Sundays at 9am EST (Oct 16, Oct 30, Nov 13, Nov 27). Zoom links and recordings will be provided in the weekly assignment emails.
• Please Note: Attendance to the live Q&A session is optional, and students will be encouraged to submit their questions via email. Recordings for these Q&A sessions will be sent to all participants.
• Final Essay and Certification. There will be a reflective essay assignment requirement to receive your certificate of completion. Upon completion of the training and after submission of your final essay, you will receive a certificate of completion, which is eligible for 50 hours of Continuing Education Credit (50hrs) with Yoga Alliance. 

Training Schedule:

• The training begins on October 7th, 2022.
  • Weekly course emails will be sent out on the following Fridays (Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 25).
  • Live Q&A Zoom Chats with Josh will be on the following Sundays at 9am EST (Oct 16, Oct 30, Nov 13, Nov 27). Zoom links and recordings will be provided in the weekly course emails.
• Weekly Time Management: Each weekly email assignment will include approximately 5 hours of theory and practice videos, reading assignments and prompts for personal practice and journaling.

 

Register Now: $540.00

 

Terms and Conditions:

• The Registration Fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• Only one participant per registration – registrations cannot be shared.