Teacher training

Yin Yoga Teacher Training

A training focused on long holds, connective tissue and stillness.

  • Rishikesh, India
  • Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
  • English
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A woman sitting in meditation on the beach as sun rays break through the clouds

Yin is easy to practise badly and hard to teach well. The postures look simple, and the difficulty is entirely in knowing when to leave someone alone.

Teaching it means knowing the tissue you are actually working with, why the holds are long, and the hardest part of all: how to hold a room in which very little is visibly happening.

Held in Rishikesh, India and in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

Who it is for

Who this programme suits

Future teachersFor those who want to teach soft flowing yoga.
Practitioners going deeperFor those who want to understand how the practice works.
Teachers adding a styleFor teachers who want yin, meditation or qigong in their classes.

What you take away

What the practice gives

How to build a classSequencing and teaching soft flowing practice.
Understanding the bodyHow the body works in soft internal practice.
Your own practiceA steadier personal practice, guided by teachers.

Teachers

Who leads the classes

Shiva Shankar

Shiva Shankar

Hatha, pranayama, meditation, philosophy

Grew up in ashrams and cave monasteries and left home for the spiritual path at thirteen. Studied the Vedas and trained in the Sivananda and Yogananda ashrams, at the Bihar School of Yoga and the Iyengar Institute. Has taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for many years, as well as in Europe and Asia.

Deepak Nainwal

Vinyasa flow

Practising since 2014 · teaching since 2017

Studied ashtanga vinyasa and hatha, and found his love for practice and teaching in vinyasa flow. His classes are fluid and genuinely good. Teaches on teacher training courses in Rishikesh.

Ujjwal Saxena

Yoga therapy, hatha, meditation

A yoga therapist who teaches hatha and meditation. Has taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for many years.

Why Paramita

A small school with a clear practice

Indian teachersTeachers who have taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for years.
A soft approachThe breath leads the practice. Nothing is forced.
Nepal or IndiaPractise in the Kathmandu Valley or in Rishikesh.
Step by stepStart with a retreat, go on to a module or the full teacher training.
Qigong and ShibashiA gentle way in for those who are not ready for the mat.

Questions

The short version

Where do the retreats and courses take place?

In the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, and in Rishikesh, India.

When are the next dates?

Dates are announced as each programme opens. Write to us on WhatsApp and we will let you know when registration starts.

How much does it cost?

Prices will be announced together with the dates.

Can I start with qigong?

Yes. Qigong and Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi are the same soft internal practice in a Chinese idiom, and a good place to begin.

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What is confirmed

  • Course location: Rishikesh, India and the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
  • Format: in-person teacher training course
  • Language: English

What is still being confirmed

  • Dates
  • Cost (will be announced in euros)
  • Calendar length
  • Teaching staff
  • Housing and food

Upcoming

Dates are being confirmed

Pre-registration is open. Write to us and we'll get back to you as soon as dates and details are finalized.

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