Discover the art of stillness and deepen your yoga journey with our Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Bikram Yoga North Texas. This comprehensive program is designed for yoga teachers, dedicated practitioners, and wellness enthusiasts who want to explore the transformative practice of Yin Yoga.
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga is a meditative and restorative style of yoga that focuses on long-held, passive poses to target the body’s deeper connective tissues—ligaments, fascia, and joints. This practice enhances flexibility, improves circulation, and promotes relaxation by tapping into the parasympathetic nervous system.
Yoga Alliance CE Available
Christina Bartha is an E-RYT certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and continuing education YACEP provider. Students who complete the 20 hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training can use their certification as a continuing education credit with Yoga Alliance.
Training Outcomes
Upon completion of this training, students will have:
- Improved understanding and practice of Yin Yoga and yoga anatomy
- Knowledge and understanding of tools and techniques needed to effectively teach Yin Yoga
- 20 credits towards Yoga Alliance Continued Education requirements
AGENDA:
Saturday, April 12th (7:30am-6:00pm)
7:30-10:30am:
- Welcome & Introductions
- Lecture & Discussion:
- -History of Yin Yoga
- -Yin & Yang Yoga
- -Why practice Yin Yoga
- -Eastern & Western medicine/philosophy
- -Anatomy in relation to Yin Yoga
- -Physical components of Yin asanas (Compression, stretch, twist, healthy “stress” during exercise)
11:30am-2:30pm:
- Yin Asanas: In depth overview (see handout)
3:00pm – 6:00pm:
- Yin Asanas continued
- How to modify/intensify
- Sequencing & teaching skills
- Setting up a Yin Yoga class, props, music
Sunday, April 13th (8:30am-5:30pm)
8:30-9:45am:
- Physical practice: Yin Yoga session
9:45-10:30am:
- Review
- Questions
11:00am-12:00pm:
- Breakout small groups, practice teach 1 pose with counter stretch
12:00-2:30pm:
- Practice teaching one pose/modifications/counter stretch to entire group
- Discussion/feedback/questions
3:00-5:30pm:
- How to teach and sequence a class
- Questions
- Next steps
Assignment:
Create a 60-minute and 75-minute class
Class times
- April 12th, Saturday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- April 13th, Sunday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Items to bring to training
- Yin asanas document (Please print and bring, or you can use your laptop/iPad to make extra notes.)
Notebook/Journal - Pen/Pencil
- Yoga mat
- Pillow, bolster, or other item for sitting on the floor
- Water/Drinks/Snacks
- Wear comfortable attire. Room is warm, dress lightly or layers.
Certificate of Completion Requirements:
- Participate in all scheduled training sessions (16 hours).
- Participate in 3 additional Yin Yoga classes at BYNT (no additional cost).
- Complete 4 hours of required homework, provided during Training.
Once complete, participants will receive certificate for 20 hours of Continuing Education Credit recognized by Yoga Alliance.
About Your Instructor:
Christina Bartha began her yoga teaching journey in 2009 after completing her 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification. She went on to earn the designation of Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and became a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Since 2016, Christina has been sharing her passion for Yin yoga at Bikram Yoga North Texas (BYNT). In 2021, she further deepened her expertise by completing the I AM Yoga Nidra professional training with the Amrit Yoga Institute.
In addition to her yoga credentials, Christina has a strong academic foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Science in Long-Term Care, Senior Housing, and Aging Services from the University of North Texas, and is a Doctoral Candidate in Leadership and Gerontology at Concordia University Chicago. Her dissertation will explore the role that yoga plays in the lives of older adults, further aligning her academic work with her passion for yoga and well-being.
Christina is inspired daily by the dedication and openness that BYNT students bring to their yoga practice. She believes teaching Yin yoga is a profound way to help students connect with their inner peace and strength while fostering trust and growth within the community. Now, Christina is ready to guide aspiring Yin yoga teachers as they deepen their understanding, develop their skills, and step into the rewarding role of inspiring others to find balance, connection, and transformation through yoga.
