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2024 Yin yoga & fascia training (100h) – 5th edition
22 Feb 2024 | 09:00Berlin, Germany

2024 Yin yoga & fascia training (100h) – 5th edition

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00 – Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:00

YIN YOGA & FASCIA TEACHER TRAINING (100h) ​with Liina Tael & Valerie Hartwich FEBRUARY – JUNE 2024 combination of ONLINE & IN PERSON RETREAT

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Are you seeking a solid, practical, well-rounded understanding of yin yoga, whether to deepen your practice or teaching?

This training offers a holistic understanding of anatomy and physiology, giving participants effective and science-based tools for well-being within a yin context. ​And helps the development of a comprehensive and realistic perspective of what yin can mean, on and off the mat.
We have two prerequisites for participation:
  • a commitment to self-study before & between modules
  • previous anatomy training (within the framework of movement modalities such as yoga/dance/Feldenkrais/Axis Syllabus/BMC, or body work such as physiotherapy/shiatsu/massage/osteopathy). The training requires foundational knowledge of the main muscle groups, the skeleton, and basic movement vocabulary, which are commonly covered in the types of training mentioned above.  
This training will give you a comprehensive knowledge of yin through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), functional movement, as well as fascia and somatic yoga, so you can find your own yin path in a safe and meaningful way. Last but not least, this training integrates contemplative self-inquiry work to help refine what the practice means for you, how it can enrich your daily life, and how you want to share it with the world. Through lectures, pre-recorded tutorials, experimentation in your body, practice sessions, in-depth posture labs and homework for self-inquiry, you will explore the wholesome effect this potent practice has on the body, mind and spirit. The last module of the training will be an in-person immersion held at retreat house in a lush Odenwald forest. The long weekend together will serve as container for integration as we weave together all the threads from the previous modules, the self-study and homework.  

TRAINING DATES FOR 2024:

February 22 – 25  in-person in Berlin ​(non residential at Vea Studio, Naunynstraße 38 ) March 22 – 24 online  April 26 – 28  online MAY 29 – June 2  in-person immersion in Odenwald (residential retreat at Yellow Yoga retreat-house Gebhardshütte”)
Each training weekend consists of daily yin yoga practices, lectures, interactive embodiment exercises/inquiries, group work, discussions and homework assignments. Your further journey into practicing and teaching yin yoga will be supported by a comprehensive 100 page manual, pre-recorded tutorials to be viewed before each module and suggestions for further reading materials and resources. The 100-hour training consists of
  • 80 hours live sessions via streaming and in person 
  • 20 hours of homework assignments and self-study between the sessions

TOPICS COVERED : 

Yin yoga according to Western Anatomy (Functional approach to yoga)

  • The principles of Yin yoga
  • Tension versus compression
  • Sensation based alignment, functional approach, skeletal variation
  • The science behind Yin yoga
  • How to teach the core Yin postures safely, offer variations and use props
​You will get a solid foundation and understanding of the anatomy of yin poses via functional approach to yoga (Paul Grilley method) by introducing the 7 archetypal pose families and learning about target areas. You’ll understand skeletal restrictions and anatomical aspects of each pose and will learn how to adapt and use variations and props to make the practice suit different bodies.
Yin yoga, subtle body, myofascial meridians and introduction to Chinese Medicine (with a Chinese Medicine specialist ​and acupuncturist as a guest lecturer)  
  • Taoist philosophy and yin-yang theory
  • 5 element theory
  • 3 treasures of Taoism (Qi, Jing, Shen)
  • Myofascial Meridians
  • The organs, energy channels and their connection to yin yoga practice
  • Connecting meridian theory with science-based fascia knowledge
Introduction to the vast field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), bringing a concise guide of the connections between TCM, fascia and yin yoga. You will discover how Taoist philosophy can enrich and inform your own practice, your teaching and your general comprehension of health and balanced living.  

Yin yoga, fascia and somatics ​

  • Understanding the centrality of fascia for yin 
  • Supporting healthy fascia 
  • Understanding what yin and somatics offer the fascia 
  • Fascia lines and related poses/movements 
  • Sequencing with a fascia focus 
​Throughout the training we explore the nature and importance of fascia in the body, and what a fascia approach has to offer the yin practice, and vice versa. Understanding fascia is pivotal in any type of health, yoga or movement related education, because it helps you grasp how everyday movements and habits shape the body from the inside, and how to use this knowledge to create impactful sequences. This approach also brings understanding of what we  feel during a pose and how to find the healthy ‘edge’ that supports the tissues, as well as how to deal with chronic pain and support healing. ​

Yin yoga & self-inquiry

  • The practical tools of yin for everyday challenges 
  • Creating mini yin/somatic sequences for daily life, for your own well-being and that of your students 
  • Psychosomatics and yin 
  • The role of the nervous system in healing, learning and implementing change 
This YTT approaches yin yoga as a contemplative practice that can support us off the mat, by bringing together self-inquiry and sensory awareness. You’ll explore in theory and practice yin as a tool for self-awareness that helps activate your capacity for self-healing and agency on and off the mat. 
​Teaching yin yoga
  • Sequencing based on anatomy, meridian theory and fascial lines 
  • Holding space, using voice, cueing and language to effectively guide students 
  • Opportunities to practice teaching 
  • Basic self-care for yoga teachers 
This module focuses on the practical skills needed to teach yin yoga effectively and authentically, in a way that sustains both teacher and students. You will look at what it means to hold space, how to develop your voice and vocabulary, and how to care for yourself when you teach. And of course you will teach one another to get practice and understanding of what that means practically. 

The first and the last modules are held IN-PERSON:

FEBRUARY 22 – 25 in peron in Berlin VEA STUDIO, Naunynstraße 38 Non-residential: please arrange your own accommodation if you are attending from outside Berlin.

Lecture sessions will be recorded but not livestreamed, in-person attendance is needed to commence the training.
SESSION TIMES MODULE 1 (FEB 22-25): Thursday 9am – 12pm Friday 2pm – 6:30pm Saturday 2pm – 8pm Sunday 10am – 4:30pm 
Community building is a core value for Liina and Valerie, therefore the initiation into the Yin and Fascia training will be in person, where we begin to cultivate the fertile soil for learning, practicing, sharing and growing together. 
MAY 29 – JUNE 2 immersion retreat in Odenwald (5,5h by train from Berlin) Yellow Yoga retreat center “Gebhardshütte” Residential integration and immersion retreat: food and accommodation provided. 
No recordings or livestreams, in-person attendance is required to complete the training. 
MODULE 4 (MAY 29 -JUNE 2) : Arrival Wednesday evening – departure Sunday at noon. Destination station: Hetzbach Beerfelden Bahnhof Closest airport: Frankfurt Airport The purpose of the last module is to integrate the knowledge learnt so far, to practice teaching with each other, and to explore what teaching yin means beside sequences, and how to share your unique voice, confidently and with ease. The retreat setting will allow abundant space and time to work together, individuallyand in smaller groups, but also to spend time in nature and to share meals and time together between the sessions. 
​MODULES 2 & 3 ONLINE via ZOOM  March 22 – 24 & April 26 – 28
Livestreamed & recorded SESSION TIMES:  Friday 8pm – 9:30pm Saturday 1:30pm – 7pm Sunday 9:30pm – 5pm 

Liina Tael and Valerie Hartwich are Berlin based teachers dedicated to yoga as a practice of inquiry to grow meaning and greater passion for life, as well as deeper understanding of self and others. Their approach is shaped by their combined background in yoga, psychology and sociology, bodywork and traditional Chinese Medicine in connection to Yin yoga.
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Liina: Bachelor in Economics Trained in Swedish and Deep tissue massage, myofacial release, Reiki 1 & 2, Thai massage Yoga: early influencers John Ogilvie, Maria Kirsten, Judy Krupp (Byron Bay Yoga Center), Clive Sheridan (Asana, Yoga philosophy, meditation), Emil Wendel (Yoga Philosophy and pranayama). First yin training in 2011 with Sarah Powers, since 2014 training and collaborating annually with Sebastian Pucelle and Murielle Burellier (Paul Grilley lineage), Paul Grilley (online – anatomy, chakra theory and meditation), Jennifer O’Sullivan (Taoism and Yin yoga, online), Judith H. Lasater (Restorative Yoga, Experiential Anatomy). Currently studying online with Mollie McClelland (Embodied Anatomy), part of a mentoring program for yoga teachers with Catlin Casella. Early meditation background in Vipassana (Goenka), currently following the teaching of Adyashanti, Michael Stone, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Loch Kelly, John J. Prendergast. And lastly my mentor in living with cycle awareness Ruby May. Besides yoga, meditation and pranayama my path has been strongly shaped by conscious dance (5 rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor). ​
Valerie: Bachelor in psychology, Masters in social psychology, Sociology & political philosophy Trained in Deep tissue massage, Reiki 1, Myofascial release, Lymphatic drainage, Holistic massage.  Yoga trained by Mollie McClelland, Gayle Poapst, David Emerson (Trauma CenterTrauma Sensitive Yoga), Daniela Meinl (Integral Fascia Yoga). Inspired and mentored by Naomi Absalom, Sianna Sherman, Tias Little, Raphan Kebe and Tatjana Mesar (Dynamic Mindfulness by Zen Yoga) I also draw my inspiration from Feldenkrais, shamanic practices linked to movement for trauma release and holotropic breathwork.
​If you want to join their in person or online classes before committing to the training, here are links to their teaching schedules: Liina  and Valerie

TRAINING FEE:​

We aim to offer an inclusive, affordable training that fosters a sense of reciprocity, belonging and co-creation. Our training is like the community of a permaculture garden, in which plants grow stronger and more resilient by being paired with companion plants. Healthy, thriving and generous environments celebrate diversity, reciprocity and the development of collective strength through the celebration of different skill qualities, capacities and needs. ​ In this spirit we offer payment options along a sliding scale based on individual income. In this system, those who have stabler, more comfortable financial situations support those who wish to grow, but have more restrictive means. This helps make the training more accessible and inclusive.
TRAINING FEE: 
  • Tier 1- Community Support – Seed:  1000€(limited to 3 spots) –  for anyone facing financial challenges, but committed to grow their teaching or practice.
  • Tier 2 – Community Sustainer – Soil:  1250€  – for average income, and represents the actual costs of the training. 
  • Tier 3 – Community Supporter – Fertilizer:  1500€– for those who are financially well resourced and therefore able to support the true value of this work while making the course available at a reduced price.  

The training fee can be paid in installments ​& includes:

  • downloadable recordings of lectures for Modules 1,2,3
  • 100 page manual (in pdf format)
  • ​pre-recorded tutorials 
  • list of recommended resources for further study
  • ​​VAT​​
RETREAT FEE: 
Depending on the accommodation type, the retreat fee is: 185€ – tent (shared bathroom) 205€ – 4-bedroom (shared bathroom) 220€ – 3- bedroom with balcony and bathroom 235€ – double room with a sink (shared bathroom) 280€  – single room with a sink (shared bathroom) +80€ for a discounted ICE group train ticket from Berlin (optional) ​The retreat fee includes accommodation and all meals during the immersion retreat.
FOR REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS:  e-mail: Liina at liina.tael@gmail.com

TESTIMONIALS
I’m so glad that I did the yin yoga teacher training with Liina Tael and Valerie Hartwich. I had high expectations of this course – and it was even better than I expected! Both of them have a deep understanding of the key physical & spiritual aspects of the yin practice – and they’re very passionate about sharing that knowledge with others. Their careful guidance created a really special atmosphere within the group and allowed everyone to learn and share and grow together. Each person in the group was allowed and encouraged to explore and develop their own style of teaching, and there was a lot of focus placed on personal experiences and feelings. I learned so much – as a yoga practitioner, a teacher and a person. Thank you, Liina & Valerie!     Marisa
You two planted a wonderful yin yoga seed in my garden and I find it super funny that I chose the yy tt even though I did not have a lot of yin yoga experience before! 😀 But I think, that might exactly have been what my (un)conscious was looking for… Barbara
​I truly enjoyed this course. I entered a realm of learning I had never previously explored and it was truly transformative. The techniques we learnt have profoundly informed my practice in general and the amount of deeply-set tension I have resolved is truly astonishing. Thank you Liina and Valerie!     Anastasia
The Yin And Fascia TT with Liina and Valérie is so special thanks to their two personalities, and to their distinct but deeply complementary backgrounds and approaches to Yin. Apart from their rich, dense and generous inputs and knowledge, a big highlight of this training was the group dynamic and the space that was given to honest exchanges and common reflections. It was all a deeply nourishing human experience and I wish it’d go on for many more months. Léa 
The yin training offered from Liina and Valerie was a wonderful experience and enrichment not only for yoga but for all the areas in life. Authenticity and care, lots of input, inspiration, knowledge, experience… I am grateful I have been a part of it, and thank you again for being so flexible and also letting space for the student to express himself.     Fanny
Liina and Valerie’s training changed the way I practice yoga. I would recommend it to everyone who’s interested in deepening their practice and making it more personal, whether they are a yoga teacher or not.      Raphaelle
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2023 Yin yoga & fascia training (100h)
23 Feb 2023 | 20:00Deutschland

2023 Yin yoga & fascia training (100h)

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:00 – Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:00Deutschland

YIN YOGA & FASCIA TEACHER TRAINING (100h)
​with Liina Tael & Valerie Hartwich
FEBRUARY – JUNE 2023

combination of ONLINE & IN PERSON RETREAT

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Are you seeking a solid, practical, well-rounded understanding of yin yoga,
whether to deepen your practice or teaching?

 

This training offers a holistic understanding of anatomy and physiology,
giving participants effective and science-based tools for well-being within a yin context.
​And helps the development of a comprehensive and realistic perspective of what yin can mean, on and off the mat.

We have two prerequisites for participation:

  • a commitment to self-study before & between modules
  • previous anatomy training (within the framework of movement modalities such as yoga/dance/Feldenkrais/Axis Syllabus/BMC, or body work such as physiotherapy/shiatsu/massage/osteopathy). The training requires foundational knowledge of the main muscle groups, the skeleton, and basic movement vocabulary, which are commonly covered in the types of training mentioned above.  

This training will give you a comprehensive knowledge of yin through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), functional movement, as well as fascia and somatic yoga, so you can find your own yin path in a safe and meaningful way. Last but not least, this training integrates contemplative self-inquiry work to help refine what the practice means for you, how it can enrich your daily life, and how you want to share it with the world. Through lectures, pre-recorded tutorials, experimentation in your body, practice sessions, in-depth posture labs and homework for self-inquiry, you will explore the wholesome effect this potent practice has on the body, mind and spirit.


The last module of the training will be an in-person immersion held at
 retreat house in a lush Odenwald forest. The long weekend together will serve as container for integration as we weave together all the threads from the previous modules, the self-study and homework.  

 


TRAINING DATES FOR 2023:

February 23 – 26  in-person in Berlin
​(non residential at Vea Studio, Naunynstraße 38 )
March 24 – 26 online 
April 21 – 23  online
June 8 – 11  in-person immersion in Odenwald
(residential retreat at Yellow Yoga retreat-house Gebhardshütte”)

Each training weekend consists of daily yin yoga practices, lectures, interactive embodiment exercises/inquiries, group work, discussions and homework assignments. Your further journey into practicing and teaching yin yoga will be supported by a comprehensive 100 page manual, pre-recorded tutorials to be viewed before each module and suggestions for further reading materials and resources. The 100-hour training consists of

  • 80 hours live sessions via streaming and in person 
  • 20 hours of homework assignments and self-study between the sessions

TOPICS COVERED : 

Yin yoga according to Western Anatomy
(Functional approach to yoga)

  • The principles of Yin yoga
  • Tension versus compression
  • Sensation based alignment, functional approach, skeletal variation
  • The science behind Yin yoga
  • How to teach the core Yin postures safely, offer variations and use props

​You will get a solid foundation and understanding of the anatomy of yin poses via functional approach to yoga (Paul Grilley method) by introducing the 7 archetypal pose families and learning about target areas. You’ll understand skeletal restrictions and anatomical aspects of each pose and will learn how to adapt and use variations and props to make the practice suit different bodies.

Yin yoga, subtle body, myofascial meridians and introduction to Chinese Medicine
(with a Chinese Medicine specialist
​and acupuncturist as a guest lecturer) 
 

  • Taoist philosophy and yin-yang theory
  • 5 element theory
  • 3 treasures of Taoism (Qi, Jing, Shen)
  • Myofascial Meridians
  • The organs, energy channels and their connection to yin yoga practice
  • Connecting meridian theory with science-based fascia knowledge

Introduction to the vast field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), bringing a concise guide of the connections between TCM, fascia and yin yoga. You will discover how Taoist philosophy can enrich and inform your own practice, your teaching and your general comprehension of health and balanced living. 

Yin yoga, fascia and somatics

  • Understanding the centrality of fascia for yin 
  • Supporting healthy fascia 
  • Understanding what yin and somatics offer the fascia 
  • Fascia lines and related poses/movements 
  • Sequencing with a fascia focus 


​Throughout the training we explore the nature and importance of fascia in the body, and what a fascia approach has to offer the yin practice, and vice versa. Understanding fascia is pivotal in any type of health, yoga or movement related education, because it helps you grasp how everyday movements and habits shape the body from the inside, and how to use this knowledge to create impactful sequences. This approach also brings understanding of what we  feel during a pose and how to find the healthy ‘edge’ that supports the tissues, as well as how to deal with chronic pain and support healing.

Yin yoga & self-inquiry

  • The practical tools of yin for everyday challenges 
  • Creating mini yin/somatic sequences for daily life, for your own well-being and that of your students 
  • Psychosomatics and yin 
  • The role of the nervous system in healing, learning and implementing change 

This YTT approaches yin yoga as a contemplative practice that can support us off the mat, by bringing together self-inquiry and sensory awareness. You’ll explore in theory and practice yin as a tool for self-awareness that helps activate your capacity for self-healing and agency on and off the mat. 


​Teaching yin yoga

  • Sequencing based on anatomy, meridian theory and fascial lines 
  • Holding space, using voice, cueing and language to effectively guide students 
  • Opportunities to practice teaching 
  • Basic self-care for yoga teachers 

This module focuses on the practical skills needed to teach yin yoga effectively and authentically, in a way that sustains both teacher and students. You will look at what it means to hold space, how to develop your voice and vocabulary, and how to care for yourself when you teach. And of course you will teach one another to get practice and understanding of what that means practically. 


The first and the last modules are held IN-PERSON:

FEBRUARY 23 – 26 in peron in Berlin
VEA STUDIO, Naunynstraße 38
Non-residential: please arrange your own accommodation if you are attending from outside Berlin.

Lecture sessions will be recorded but not livestreamed, in-person attendance is needed to commence the training.

SESSION TIMES MODULE 1 (FEB 23-26):
Thursday 2pm – 3pm
Friday 1pm – 5:30pm
Saturday 2pm – 8pm
Sunday 10am – 4:30pm 
Community building is a core value for Liina and Valerie, therefore the initiation into the Yin and Fascia training will be in person, where we begin to cultivate the fertile soil for learning, practicing, sharing and growing together. 
JUNE 8- 11 immersion retreat in Odenwald (5,5h by train from Berlin)
Yellow Yoga retreat center “Gebhardshütte”
Residential integration and immersion retreat: food and accommodation provided. 

No recordings or livestreams, in-person attendance is required to complete the training. 

MODULE 4 (JUNE 8- 11) :
Arrival Thursday evening – departure Sunday at noon.
Destination station: Hetzbach Beerfelden Bahnhof
Closest airport: Frankfurt Airport

The purpose of the last module is to integrate the knowledge learnt so far, to practice teaching with each other, and to explore what teaching yin means beside sequences, and how to share your unique voice, confidently and with ease. The retreat setting will allow abundant space and time to work together, individually and in smaller groups, but also to spend time in nature and to share meals and time together between the sessions. 
​MODULES 2 & 3 ONLINE via ZOOM 
March 24 – 26 & April 21 – 23
Livestreamed & recorded

SESSION TIMES: 
Friday 8pm – 9:30pm
Saturday 1:30pm – 7pm
Sunday 9:30pm – 5pm 

Liina Tael and Valerie Hartwich are Berlin based teachers dedicated to yoga as a practice of inquiry to grow meaning and greater passion for life, as well as deeper understanding of self and others. Their approach is shaped by their combined background in yoga, psychology and sociology, bodywork and traditional Chinese Medicine in connection to Yin yoga.

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Liina: Bachelor in Economics
Trained in Swedish and Deep tissue massage, myofacial release, Reiki 1 & 2, Thai massage
Yoga: early influencers John Ogilvie, Maria Kirsten, Judy Krupp (Byron Bay Yoga Center), Clive Sheridan (Asana, Yoga philosophy, meditation), Emil Wendel (Yoga Philosophy and pranayama). First yin training in 2011 with Sarah Powers, since 2014 training and collaborating annually with Sebastian Pucelle and Murielle Burellier (Paul Grilley lineage), Paul Grilley (online – anatomy, chakra theory and meditation), Jennifer O’Sullivan (Taoism and Yin yoga, online), Judith H. Lasater (Restorative Yoga, Experiential Anatomy). Currently studying online with Mollie McClelland (Embodied Anatomy), part of a mentoring program for yoga teachers with Catlin Casella. Early meditation background in Vipassana (Goenka), currently following the teaching of Adyashanti, Michael Stone, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Loch Kelly, John J. Prendergast. And lastly my mentor in living with cycle awareness Ruby May.
Besides yoga, meditation and pranayama my path has been strongly shaped by conscious dance (5 rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor).
Valerie: Bachelor in psychology, Masters in social psychology, Sociology & political philosophy
Trained in Deep tissue massage, Reiki 1, Myofascial release, Lymphatic drainage, Holistic massage. 
Yoga trained by Mollie McClelland, Gayle Poapst, David Emerson (Trauma CenterTrauma Sensitive Yoga), Daniela Meinl (Integral Fascia Yoga). Inspired and mentored by Naomi Absalom, Sianna Sherman, Tias Little, Raphan Kebe and Tatjana Mesar (Dynamic Mindfulness by Zen Yoga)
I also draw my inspiration from Feldenkrais, shamanic practices linked to movement for trauma release and holotropic breathwork.

​If you want to join their in person or online classes before committing to the training, here are links to their teaching schedules: Liina  and Valerie

TRAINING FEE:​

We aim to offer an inclusive, affordable training that fosters a sense of reciprocity, belonging and co-creation.
Our training is like the community of a permaculture garden, in which plants grow stronger and more resilient by being paired with companion plants. Healthy, thriving and generous environments celebrate diversity, reciprocity and the development of collective strength through the celebration of different skill qualities, capacities and needs.

In this spirit we offer payment options along a sliding scale based on individual income. In this system, those who have stabler, more comfortable financial situations support those who wish to grow, but have more restrictive means. This helps make the training more accessible and inclusive.

TRAINING FEE: 
  • Tier 1- Community Support – Seed: 1000€(limited to 3 spots) –  for anyone facing financial challenges, but committed to grow their teaching or practice.
  • Tier 2 – Community Sustainer – Soil: 1250€  – for average income, and represents the actual costs of the training. 
  • Tier 3 – Community Supporter – Fertilizer 1500€– for those who are financially well resourced and therefore able to support the true value of this work while making the course available at a reduced price.  

The training fee can be paid in installments
​& includes:

  • downloadable recordings of lectures for Modules 1,2,3
  • 100 page manual (in pdf format)
  • ​pre-recorded tutorials 
  • list of recommended resources for further study
  • ​​VAT​​
RETREAT FEE: 

Depending on the accommodation type, the retreat fee is:

185€ – tent (shared bathroom)
205€ – 4-bedroom (shared bathroom)
220€ – 3- bedroom with balcony and bathroom
235€ – double room with a sink (shared bathroom)
280€  – single room with a sink (shared bathroom)

+80€ for a discounted ICE group train ticket from Berlin (optional)

​The retreat fee includes accommodation and all meals during the immersion retreat.

FOR REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS: 
e-mail Liina at liina.tael@gmail.com

TESTIMONIALS
I’m so glad that I did the yin yoga teacher training with Liina Tael and Valerie Hartwich. I had high expectations of this course – and it was even better than I expected! Both of them have a deep understanding of the key physical & spiritual aspects of the yin practice – and they’re very passionate about sharing that knowledge with others. Their careful guidance created a really special atmosphere within the group and allowed everyone to learn and share and grow together.
Each person in the group was allowed and encouraged to explore and develop their own style of teaching, and there was a lot of focus placed on personal experiences and feelings. I learned so much – as a yoga practitioner, a teacher and a person. Thank you, Liina & Valerie!
    Marisa
You two planted a wonderful yin yoga seed in my garden and I find it super funny that I chose the yy tt even though I did not have a lot of yin yoga experience before! 😀 But I think, that might exactly have been what my (un)conscious was looking for…
Barbara
​I truly enjoyed this course. I entered a realm of learning I had never previously explored and it was truly transformative. The techniques we learnt have profoundly informed my practice in general and the amount of deeply-set tension I have resolved is truly astonishing. Thank you Liina and Valerie!
    Anastasia
The Yin And Fascia TT with Liina and Valérie is so special thanks to their two personalities, and to their distinct but deeply complementary backgrounds and approaches to Yin. Apart from their rich, dense and generous inputs and knowledge, a big highlight of this training was the group dynamic and the space that was given to honest exchanges and common reflections. It was all a deeply nourishing human experience and I wish it’d go on for many more months.
Léa 
The yin training offered from Liina and Valerie was a wonderful experience and enrichment not only for yoga but for all the areas in life. Authenticity and care, lots of input, inspiration, knowledge, experience… I am grateful I have been a part of it, and thank you again for being so flexible and also letting space for the student to express himself.
    Fanny
Liina and Valerie’s training changed the way I practice yoga. I would recommend it to everyone who’s interested in deepening their practice and making it more personal, whether they are a yoga teacher or not.
     Raphaelle
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Fascia yoga : a 3 week morning course
16 Jan 2023 | 08:30Yellow Yoga, Studio Sonne, Berlin, Deutschland

Fascia yoga : a 3 week morning course

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:30 – Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:00Yellow Yoga, Studio SonneSonnenallee 67, 12045 Berlin, Deutschland

3-week morning challenge: “Fascia Yoga” with Valerie Hartwich
Jan 16-Feb 03, 2023
Mo-Fr 08.30-10.00
Studio Sonne (Sonnenallee 67) & online
English
135€

Register here. 

 

(Participants will receive the Zoom-Info to join the morning challenge together with your booking confirmation via e-mail. Yellow yoga will record the morning challenge and the recording will be available to watch for 48h for all yogis.)

The fascia has in recent years been scientifically recognised as central to our well-being, from mobility, to healing, the immune system, or emotional states. It has also become obvious it plays a key role in sensory perception, or awareness, and could be what ancient yogis referred to as koshas and chakras.

This course will explain what fascia is, how it functions and what it needs to support greater overall health. It will also make esoteric concepts such as chakras, nadhis, and koshas accessible and translatable in modern terms. In fact, diving into the world of fascia is like stepping into a magical realm of possibilities, opening up simple, practical and deeply impactful ways to deepen your connection with your body and the world around, to tap into your own healing power and experience the state of union that is yoga.

Each week will focus on a specific area of the body and we will move in specific ways to help you explore where your discomfort comes from and how to shift it. You will be offered simple movements and tools to use in daily life, as well as variations for your regular yoga practice to help keep your fascia healthy, and personalise your yoga practice, be it vinyasa and yin yoga.

Week 1
– Fascia for the jaw/neck/shoulders.
– What is fascia.
– The main fascia lines in the body.
– Basic principles of fascia yoga in vinyasa.

Week 2
– Fascia for the middle and lower spine/diaphragm.
– What fascia needs for health.
– Basic principles of fascia yoga in yin.

Week 3
– Fascia for the hips/pelvis/legs.
– Fascia and the energy body: similarities in nature and needs.
– Fascia, perception and intuition.

All levels are welcome. Bring a journal for taking notes.

135
2022 YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (70h) – February to April ONLINE + Berlin immersion
28 Jan 2022 | 20:00Berlin, Deutschland

2022 YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (70h) – February to April ONLINE + Berlin immersion

Fri, 22 Jan 2022 20:00 – Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:00Berlin, Deutschland

3 weekends online plus 3-day non-residential immersion in Berlin 

with 

LIINA TAEL & VALERIE HARTWICH 

February 11 -13 & 25 -27 (both online) 

March 11-13 (online) &  24 – 27 (immersion in Berlin) 

Bildungspraemien accepted!

 

Explore the rich depth of yin as a practice and way of life 

Learn to safely and confidently practice and teach it 

Find your own voice as a yin teacher 

Teach yin yoga safely and confidently

 

Are you seeking a solid, practical, well-rounded understanding of yin yoga, whether to deepen your practice or teaching? This teacher training is set up to give you a wholesome introduction to yin yoga, build a foundation and support you to develop on your own yin journey as a student and teacher. 

This training will give you a comprehensive knowledge of yin through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), functional movement, as well as fascia and somatic yoga, so you can find your own yin path in a safe and meaningful way. Last but not least, this training integrates contemplative self-inquiry work to help refine what the practice means for you, how it can enrich your daily life, and how you want to share it with the world. 

Through lectures, pre-recorded tutorials, experimentation in your body, practice sessions, in-depth posture labs and homework for self-inquiry, you will explore the wholesome effect this potent practice has on the body, mind and spirit. 

The training is structured in four modules, each devoted to a specific focus. 

Each training module consists of daily yin yoga practices, lectures, interactive embodiment exercises/inquiries, group work, discussions and homework assignments. Your further journey into practicing and teaching yin yoga will be supported by a comprehensive 100 page manual and suggestions for further reading materials and resources. 

The 70-hour training consists of: 

  • 60 hours live of streaming and in person sessions 
  • 10 hours of homework assignments between the sessions 

The training is offered as a combination of ONLINE live streaming modules and a non-residential in person immersion in Berlin as the final weekend of the course. 

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1) Yin yoga according to western anatomy 

(Functional approach to yoga) 

  • The principles of yin yoga 
  • Tension versus compression 
  • Sensation based alignment, functional approach, skeletal variation 
  • The science behind yin yoga 
  • How to teach the core yin postures safely, offer variations and use props 

The first module provides you with a solid foundation and understanding of the anatomy of yin poses, based on the functional approach to yoga (the Paul Grilley method). It introduces the 7 archetypal pose families and teaches about target areas. You’ll understand skeletal restrictions and anatomical aspects of poses ,to efficiently adapt and use variations and props to make the practice accessible to a wide range of bodies.

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2) Yin yoga, fascia and somatics 

  • Understanding the centrality of fascia for yin 
  • Supporting healthy fascia 
  • Understanding what yin and somatics offer the fascia 
  • Fascia lines and related poses/movements 
  • Sequencing with a fascia focus 

This module explores the nature and importance of fascia in the body, and what a fascia approach has to offer the yin practice, and vice versa. Understanding fascia is pivotal in any type of health, yoga or movement related education, because it helps you grasp how everyday movements and habits shape the body from the inside, and how to use this knowledge to create impactful sequences. This approach also brings understanding of what we  feel during a pose and how to find the healthy ‘edge’ that supports the tissues, as well as how to deal with chronic pain and support healing. 

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3) Yin yoga, subtle body and introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine 

(with a Chinese Medicine specialist and acupuncturist as a guest lecturer) 

  • Taoist philosophy and yin-yang theory 
  • 5 Element Theory 
  • 3 treasures of Taoism (Qi, Jing, Shen) 
  • The organs, meridian and sinew energy channels and their connection to yin yoga practice 

This module offers an introduction to the vast field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), bringing a concise guide of the connections between TCM and yin yoga. You will discover how Taoist philosophy can enrich and inform your own practice, your teaching and your general comprehension of health and balanced living. 

 

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4) Yin yoga off the mat & self-inquiry 

  • The practical tools of yin for everyday challenges 
  • Creating mini yin/somatic sequences for daily life, for your own well-being and that of your students 
  • Psychosomatics and yin 
  • The role of the nervous system in healing, learning and implementing change 

This YTT approaches yin yoga as a contemplative practice that can support us off the mat, by bringing together self-inquiry and sensory awareness. You’ll explore in theory and practice yin as a tool for self-awareness that helps activate your capacity for self-healing and agency on and off the mat. 

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4) Teaching yin yoga 

  • sequencing based on anatomy, meridian theory and fascial lines 
  • holding space, using voice, cueing and language to effectively guide students 
  • opportunities to practice teaching 
  • basic self-care for yoga teachers 

This module focuses on the practical skills needed to teach yin yoga effectively and authentically, in a way that sustains both teacher and students. You will look at what it means to hold space, how to develop your voice and vocabulary, and how to care for yourself when you teach. And of course you will teach one another to get practice and understanding of what that means practically. 

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ONLINE TRAINING TIMES & DATES: 

The online weekend schedule consists of a yin yoga class on Fridays and lectures + practice sessions on Saturdays and Sundays.

Fridays 20:00 – 21:30, Saturdays 13:30 – 19:00, Sundays 9:30 – 17:00 

The 3 weekends are designed to offer roadmaps and tools to different approaches to yin yoga:

Yin yoga & western anatomy (Feb 11-13) 

Yin yoga, fascia & somatics (Feb 25 – 27) 

Yin yoga, subtle body & introduction to TCM (March 11-13) 

3-DAY IN PERSON IMMERSION IN BERLIN 

Yin yoga off the mat & self-inquiry (March 24 – 27) 

The in person module will be held at a yoga studio in central Berlin. The exact location and session times will be outlined later. The broad time-frame reserved for this module is from Thursday 4pm (24.04) until Sunday 5pm (27.03). Anyone attending from outside Berlin is responsible for organising their own accommodation.  

 

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ABOUT THE TEACHERS

Liina Tael and Valerie Hartwich are Berlin based teachers dedicated to yoga as a practice of inquiry that helps people grow meaning in their lives, greater passion for life and deeper understanding of self and others. Together they combine over 20 years of teaching experience.

Their approach is shaped by their combined background in yoga, psychology and sociology, bodywork and Traditional Chinese Medicine in connection to Yin yoga. If you are in Berlin and want to visit their classes before committing to the training, here are links to their teaching schedules: Liina and Valerie. If you cannot make it to class, they both also have online offerings where you can get a taste of their teaching styles: Liina and Valerie .

 

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PRICE

We aim to offer an inclusive, affordable training that fosters a sense of reciprocity, belonging and co-creation. We accept Bildungspraemien towards payment for the training. Please inform us you would like to use yours when inquiring.

Our training is like the community of a permaculture garden, in which plants grow stronger and more resilient by being paired with companion plants. Healthy, thriving and generous environments celebrate diversity, reciprocity and the development of collective strength through the celebration of different skill qualities, capacities and needs.

In this spirit we offer payment options along a sliding scale based on individual income. In this system, those who have stabler, more comfortable financial situations support those who wish to grow, but have more restrictive means. This helps make the training more accessible and inclusive. 

Tier 1- Community Support – Seed: 800€ (limited to 3 spots)

This tier is for anyone facing financial challenges, but committed to grow their teaching or practice.

Tier 2 – Community Sustainer – Soil: 1100€ 

This tier is for average income, and represents the actual costs of the training.

Tier 3 – Community Supporter – Fertilizer 1300€  

This tier is for those who are financially well resourced and therefore able to support the true value of this work while making the course available at a reduced price.  

 

FOR REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS:

e-mail : Valerie at valerie@essentiallymoving.com

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Faszinierende Faszien : ein 3 Wochen Kurs zum verstehen, entdecken und pflegen
10 Jan 2022 | 08:00Gelber Raum, Yellow Yoga, Mariannenstraße 48, 10997 Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland

Faszinierende Faszien : ein 3 Wochen Kurs zum verstehen, entdecken und pflegen

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:00 – Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:30Gelber Raum, Yellow Yoga, Mariannenstraße 48, 10997 BerlinBerlin, Deutschland

Jan 10-Jan 28, 2022
Mo-Fr 08.00–09.30
IN STUDIO @Gelber Raum (Mariannenstr. 48) & ONLINE + Recording
English
165€

To join ONLINE please register here.
To join in GELBER RAUM register here.

 

The fascia has in recent years been scientifically recognised as central to our well-being, from mobility, to healing, the immune system, or emotional states. It has also become obvious it plays a key role in sensory perception, or awareness, and could be what ancient yogis referred to as koshas and chakras.

This course will explain what fascia is, how it functions and what it needs to support greater overall health. It will also make esoteric concepts such as chakras, nadhis, and koshas accessible and translatable in modern terms. In fact, diving into the world of fascia is like stepping into a magical realm of possibilities, opening up simple, practical and deeply impactful ways to deepen your connection with your body and the world around, to tap into your own healing power and experience the state of union that is yoga.

Each week will focus on a specific area of the body and we will move in specific ways to help you explore where your discomfort comes from and how to shift it. You will be offered simple movements and tools to use in daily life, as well as variations for your regular yoga practice to help keep your fascia healthy, and personalise your yoga practice, be it vinyasa and yin yoga.

Week 1
– Fascia for the jaw/neck/shoulders.
– What is fascia.
– The main fascia lines in the body.
– Basic principles of fascia yoga in vinyasa.

Week 2
– Fascia for the middle and lower spine/diaphragm.
– What fascia needs for health.
– Basic principles of fascia yoga in yin.

Week 3
– Fascia for the hips/pelvis/legs.
– Fascia and the energy body: similarities in nature and needs.
– Fascia, perception and intuition.

All levels are welcome. Bring a journal for taking notes.

This morning-challenge is held Online via Zoom and in Gelber Raum.

For those participating online you will receive the Zoom-Info to join the morning-challenge together with your booking confirmation via e-mail.

Yogis who register for the online format are not allowed to join in-studio (due to the limited number of participants in Gelber Raum).

In studio the number of participants is limited to 20 yogis, where the 2G+ rule applies (vaccinated/recovered and tested).

*yellow yoga will record the morning challenge and the recording will be available to watch for 48h for all yogis. The recording won´t be available for download and will be deleted after 48h. By registering for this morning challenge you agree to b recorded and accept that the recording will be sent out to all the yogis who join this morning challenge.

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Reise in die innere Stille: Yin yoga und live Musik
04 Dec 2018 | 19:00Luftraum, Maienstraße 4 10787 , Berlin, Germany

Reise in die innere Stille: Yin yoga und live Musik

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:00 – 21:00Luftraum, Maienstraße 4 10787 Berlin, Germany

Yoga und Meditation sind zwei Bereiche, die vor wenigen Jahren noch in der Hippie-Esoterik- Szene zuhause waren. Seit sie aber im Zentrum der modernen Medizinforschung angekommen sind, haben diese alten Weisheitslehren, jenseits aller Religiosität, einen ganz neuen Stellenwert im Leben von Millionen Menschen gefunden.

Gleichsam verhält es sich mit Erkenntnissen über die Heil- und Entspannungswirkung von Klängen und Rhythmen. Diese sind seit Jahrtausenden bewährte Heilverfahren. In unseren Yoga- Konzerten wird eine sehr achtsame und stille Form des Yoga (sanfte Bewegungen in der Synthese mit Yin und Feldenkrais) von den warmen und ergreifenden Klängen von Gambe und Setar begleitet. Die Instrumentalisten sind Christiane Gerhardt und Elshan Gashimi.

So können Sie sich individuell, den Angeboten der erfahrenen Yogalehrerin Valerie Hartwich folgend, auf eine Reise in die eigene innere Stille begeben.

Sie brauchen für unsere Happenings weder körperliche Fitness, noch Yogaerfahrungen. Kommen Kommen Sie einfach so, wie Sie sind!
Denn: Yin Yoga eignet sich besonders als Ausgleich zu eher bewegungsorientierten Yoga- oder andere Körperpraktiken Praktiken, um tiefe Selbstwahrnehmung und Entspannung zu erfahren.

Jede unserer Veranstaltungen thematisiert dabei einen anderen Bereich des Körpers und in der Einleitung werden Sie über die Vorgehensweise, die Zusammenhänge und die dialogische musikalische Untermalung informiert.

Bringen Sie eine Matte mit, und warme, bequeme Kleidung, möglicherweise auch eine Decke oder einen großen Schal. Wenn Sie weder noch haben, sagen Sie es uns vorab Bescheid damit wir Ihnen diese zur Verfügung stellen können.

Buchungen bei valerie@essentiallymoving.com

30€
einzelne Veranstaltung
100€
vierer Pack
Reise in die innere Stille : Yin Yoga und live Musik
25 Nov 2018 | 15:00Yoga Sky, Tempelhofer Berg 7D, 10965, Berlin, Germany

Reise in die innere Stille : Yin Yoga und live Musik

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:00 – 17:00Yoga Sky, Tempelhofer Berg 7D, 10965Berlin, Germany

Yoga und Meditation sind zwei Bereiche, die vor wenigen Jahren noch in der Hippie-Esoterik- Szene zuhause waren. Seit sie aber im Zentrum der modernen Medizinforschung angekommen sind, haben diese alten Weisheitslehren, jenseits aller Religiosität, einen ganz neuen Stellenwert im Leben von Millionen Menschen gefunden.
Gleichsam verhält es sich mit Erkenntnissen über die Heil- und Entspannungswirkung von Klängen und Rhythmen. Diese sind seit Jahrtausenden bewährte Heilverfahren.

In unseren Yoga- Konzerten wird eine sehr achtsame und stille Form des Yoga (sanfte Bewegungen in der Synthese mit Yin und Feldenkrais) von den warmen und ergreifenden Klängen von Gambe und Setar begleitet. Die Instrumentalisten sind Christiane Gerhardt und Elshan Gashimi.

So können Sie sich individuell, den Angeboten der erfahrenen Yogalehrerin Valerie Hartwich folgend, auf eine Reise in die eigene innere Stille begeben.

Sie brauchen für unsere Happenings weder körperliche Fitness, noch Yogaerfahrungen. Kommen Kommen Sie einfach so, wie Sie sind!

Denn: Yin Yoga eignet sich besonders als Ausgleich zu eher bewegungsorientierten Yoga- oder andere Körperpraktiken Praktiken, um tiefe Selbstwahrnehmung und Entspannung zu erfahren.

Jede unserer Veranstaltungen thematisiert dabei einen anderen Bereich des Körpers und in der Einleitung werden Sie über die Vorgehensweise, die Zusammenhänge und die dialogische musikalische Untermalung informiert.

Buchungen bei valerie@essentiallymoving.com

30€
einzelne Veranstaltung
100€
vierer Pack
Reise in die innere Stille : Yin Yoga und live Musik
25 Sep 2018 | 19:00Luftraum, Maienstraße 4 10787 , Berlin, Germany

Reise in die innere Stille : Yin Yoga und live Musik

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:00 – 21:00Luftraum, Maienstraße 4 10787 Berlin, Germany

Yoga und Meditation sind zwei Bereiche, die vor wenigen Jahren noch in der Hippie-Esoterik- Szene zuhause waren. Seit sie aber im Zentrum der modernen Medizinforschung angekommen sind, haben diese alten Weisheitslehren, jenseits aller Religiosität, einen ganz neuen Stellenwert im Leben von Millionen Menschen gefunden.
Gleichsam verhält es sich mit Erkenntnissen über die Heil- und Entspannungswirkung von Klängen und Rhythmen. Diese sind seit Jahrtausenden bewährte Heilverfahren. In unseren Yoga- Konzerten wird eine sehr achtsame und stille Form des Yoga (sanfte Bewegungen in der Synthese mit Yin und Feldenkrais) von den warmen und ergreifenden Klängen von Gambe und Setar begleitet. Die Instrumentalisten sind Christiane Gerhardt und Elshan Gashimi.

So können Sie sich individuell, den Angeboten der erfahrenen Yogalehrerin Valerie Hartwich folgend, auf eine Reise in die eigene innere Stille begeben. Sie brauchen für unsere Happenings weder körperliche Fitness, noch Yogaerfahrungen. Kommen Kommen Sie einfach so, wie Sie sind! Denn: Yin Yoga eignet sich besonders als Ausgleich zu eher bewegungsorientierten Yoga- oder andere Körperpraktiken Praktiken, um tiefe Selbstwahrnehmung und Entspannung zu erfahren.

Jede unserer Veranstaltungen thematisiert dabei einen anderen Bereich des Körpers und in der Einleitung werden Sie über die Vorgehensweise, die Zusammenhänge und die dialogische musikalische Untermalung informiert.

Bringen Sie eine Matte mit, und warme, bequeme Kleidung, möglicherweise auch eine Decke oder einen großen Schal. Wenn Sie weder noch haben, sagen Sie es uns vorab Bescheid damit wir Ihnen diese zur Verfügung stellen können.

Buchungen bei valerie@essentiallymoving.com

30€
einzelne Veranstaltung
100
vierer Pack
Reise in die innere Stille : Yin Yoga und live Musik
02 Sep 2018 | 15:00Yoga Sky, Tempelhofer Berg 7D, 10965, Berlin, Germany

Reise in die innere Stille : Yin Yoga und live Musik

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 15:00 – 17:00Yoga Sky, Tempelhofer Berg 7D, 10965Berlin, Germany

Yoga und Meditation sind zwei Bereiche, die vor wenigen Jahren noch in der Hippie-Esoterik- Szene zuhause waren. Seit sie aber im Zentrum der modernen Medizinforschung angekommen sind, haben diese alten Weisheitslehren, jenseits aller Religiosität, einen ganz neuen Stellenwert im Leben von Millionen Menschen gefunden.

Gleichsam verhält es sich mit Erkenntnissen über die Heil- und Entspannungswirkung von Klängen und Rhythmen. Diese sind seit Jahrtausenden bewährte Heilverfahren. In unseren Yoga- Konzerten wird eine sehr achtsame und stille Form des Yoga (sanfte Bewegungen in der Synthese mit Yin und Feldenkrais) von den warmen und ergreifenden Klängen von Gambe und Setar begleitet. Die Instrumentalisten sind Christiane Gerhardt und Elshan Gashimi.

So können Sie sich individuell, den Angeboten der erfahrenen Yogalehrerin Valerie Hartwich folgend, auf eine Reise in die eigene innere Stille begeben. Sie brauchen für unsere Happenings weder körperliche Fitness, noch Yogaerfahrungen. Kommen Kommen Sie einfach so, wie Sie sind!
Denn: Yin Yoga eignet sich besonders als Ausgleich zu eher bewegungsorientierten Yoga- oder andere Körperpraktiken Praktiken, um tiefe Selbstwahrnehmung und Entspannung zu erfahren.

Jede unserer Veranstaltungen thematisiert dabei einen anderen Bereich des Körpers und in der Einleitung werden Sie über die Vorgehensweise, die Zusammenhänge und die dialogische musikalische Untermalung informiert.

Buchungen über valerie@essentiallymoving.com

30€
einzelne Veranstaltung
100€
vierer Pack
Reise in die innere Stille : Yin Yoga und live Musik
19 Jun 2018 | 19:00Luftraum, Maienstraße 4 10787 , Berlin, Germany

Reise in die innere Stille : Yin Yoga und live Musik

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 19:00 – 21:00Luftraum, Maienstraße 4 10787 Berlin, Germany

Yoga und Meditation sind zwei Bereiche, die vor wenigen Jahren noch in der Hippie-Esoterik- Szene zuhause waren. Seit sie aber im Zentrum der modernen Medizinforschung angekommen sind, haben diese alten Weisheitslehren, jenseits aller Religiosität, einen ganz neuen Stellenwert im Leben von Millionen Menschen gefunden.

Gleichsam verhält es sich mit Erkenntnissen über die Heil- und Entspannungswirkung von Klängen und Rhythmen. Diese sind seit Jahrtausenden bewährte Heilverfahren. In unseren Yoga- Konzerten wird eine sehr achtsame und stille Form des Yoga (sanfte Bewegungen in der Synthese mit Yin und Feldenkrais) von den warmen und ergreifenden Klängen von Gambe und Setar begleitet. Die Instrumentalisten sind Christiane Gerhardt und Elshan Gashimi.

So können Sie sich individuell, den Angeboten der erfahrenen Yogalehrerin Valerie Hartwich folgend, auf eine Reise in die eigene innere Stille begeben. Sie brauchen für unsere Happenings weder körperliche Fitness, noch Yogaerfahrungen. Kommen Kommen Sie einfach so, wie Sie sind! Denn: Yin Yoga eignet sich besonders als Ausgleich zu eher bewegungsorientierten Yoga- oder andere Körperpraktiken Praktiken, um tiefe Selbstwahrnehmung und Entspannung zu erfahren.

Jede unserer Veranstaltungen thematisiert dabei einen anderen Bereich des Körpers und in der Einleitung werden Sie über die Vorgehensweise, die Zusammenhänge und die dialogische musikalische Untermalung informiert.

Bringen Sie eine Matte mit, und warme, bequeme Kleidung, möglicherweise auch eine Decke oder einen großen Schal. Wenn Sie weder noch haben, sagen Sie es uns vorab Bescheid damit wir Ihnen diese zur Verfügung stellen können.

Buchungen bei valerie@essentiallymoving.com

30€
einzelne Veranstaltung
100€
vierer Pack

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SOMATIC IMMERSION IN ITALY ( In English)
07 Oct 2023 | 16:00Italien

SOMATIC IMMERSION IN ITALY ( In English)

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:00 – Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:00Contrada Aso, 108, 63062 Montefiore dell'Aso AP, Italien

Nature – Community – Embodiment

WITH LIINA TAEL & VALERIE HARTWICH

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Angeli di Montefiore, by the Adriatic Sea on the East Coast of Italy

This retreat is an invitation to cultivate a sense of belonging and safety in the body.
In this complex and constantly shifting world, we all need self-care practices and tools that help us ground ourselves and support us to stay engaged with the world more fully from a place of clarity and balance. 
Supported by the beautiful surrounding nature, we will explore somatic and therapeutic practices, and create spaces of mindful connection with the group. We will inquire what it’s like (and what it requires)
to connect with ourselves from a grounded place, gain clarity around our personal needs
and develop strategies for taking care of them. 

FOR BOOKINGS & INQUIRIES, EMAIL ME AT VALERIE@ESSENTIALLYMOVING.COM

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​This gorgeous retreat center is located 12 km from the Adriatic Sea, closest town is  Pedaso. It’s a peaceful setting with amazing views, beautiful yoga spaces for both indoor and outdoor practices, a salt-water swimming pool, wood-heated sauna, plenty of space for contemplative solitude and cosy communal corners to gather with others. 

The autumnal timing of this retreat is intentional. Let us be guided by the natural seasonal rhythms and witness the outer world transitioning towards the Yin half of the year – from summer’s expansion into autumn’s harvest and letting go. This can naturally help us along on an inward path as we reflect and learn from our experiences and begin to release and let go of what’s no longer useful. This process distils and integrates the wisdom of our life’s experiences – the ups and downs, successes and failures. 

The morning and afternoon sessions will be a combination of movement inquiry, yoga asana, somatics, embodied anatomy, Qi Gong, breathwork and guided relaxation.

We listen, orient, align and learn with the body and through the body.
No previous experience of any kind is needed but it is helpful if you are curious about the intersection of body, mind and spirit and the connection between our inner and outer lives.
The spaceholders and guides during this retreat are two senior yoga teachers and body-workers
Liina Tael and Valerie Hartwich

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Their approach to yoga is non-dogmatic, grounded in both extensive study of various movement and meditation modalities and in their own personal journeys. Their classes aim to empower and encourage exploration. They offer a safe space to connect more intimately with the visible and the invisible, the mundane and the mystical, body-mind and spirit.

A TYPICAL RETREAT DAY WOULD LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS:
 

08:00  Meditation (optional, self-practice, not guided)
08:30 – 10:00 Morning practice (somatics, flow yoga, Qi Gong, breath practices, meditation)
10:30 brunch
FREE TIME
16:30 – 18:00 Evening practice (somatics, yin yoga, restorative yoga, freeform movement)
18:30 Dinner
Evening gatherings/free time/sauna night/yoga nidra

 

  • ​Some days the evening session starts earlier and includes a talk or a specific introduction of the theme of the class. 
  • Some evenings there is an optional before bed-time mediation or yoga nidra
  • For extra cost our hosts offer various types of bodywork and excursions

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ACCOMMODATION & PRICING

PRICING based on accommodation:SINGLE ROOM 1445€
TWIN or DOBLE ROOM 1245€
CARAVAN 1190€
YOUR OWN TENT 1090€

All prices per person and include the VAT

  • Most of the accommodation will be in shared rooms (double or twin beds), but there are a few single rooms available. 
  • 2 Double or Twin rooms share 1 bathroom.
  • There is an outdoor kitchen and a common area that all the guests can use, plus shared bathrooms and showers for those living in the caravan or tents.
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The prices include 7 nights of accommodation (bedding, towels), 2 vegetarian meals/day (brunch and dinner), yoga classes taught by 2 senior teachers, the use of the pool, yoga mats and props, one sauna night. If you want to come with a family member or a friend who is not participating in the yoga sessions, ask for a reduced price for them.
FOR BOOKINGS & INQUIRIES, EMAIL ME AT VALERIE@ESSENTIALLYMOVING.COM

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TRAVEL

Arrival/check in on Saturday 07.10 starting from 15:00
Departure/check out on Saturday 14.10 after breakfast, at 10am

The closest town and train/bus station is in Pedaso (on the coast, 12 km from the retreat center). There will be a free transfer on the day of arrival and departure from/to Pedaso (twice each day).

Closest airports are:
​Ancona (88km) and Pescara (100km), which have a train connection to Pedaso.On request a paid transfer by minibus can be organised straight from Ancona or Pescara airport.Other airports:
​Rome Fiumicino (273km) and Rome Ciampino (250km), which have a bus connection to Pedaso.
Rimini (170km) and Bologna (293km), which have a train connection to Pedaso.

More details, travel options, links and information can be found HERE

‘Curiosity and connection’
15 Aug 2019 | 17:00Seminarhaus Breitenteicher Mühle, Angermünde, Germany

‘Curiosity and connection’

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:00 – Sun, 18 Aug 2019 15:00Seminarhaus Breitenteicher MühleBreitenteicher Mühle, 16278 Angermünde, Germany

Join me and Sarah for a 4-day yoga retreat in a very special place in the middle of nature – Breitenteicher Mühle in Brandenburg.

Theme: summer retreat ‘Curiosity & Connection’ 
Sleep, eat, work, yoga, repeat…even when making space for self-care in our hectic modern schedules we sometimes slip into auto-pilot mode. This can get in the way of genuine deep connection and union – in other words yoga.
Busy and goal-oriented we overlook all that is already present.
We invite you to pause, to rediscover the power of curiosity and connection, on a 4-day retreat at Breitenteicher Mühle in the beautiful surroundings of the Uckermark region.

We will combine stillness, dynamic practices and playful flows, always staying curious, with no attachment to outcome. We will refresh how we connect to ourselves and others, and explore how to bring curiosity and stillness back into our daily lives.

About the mill
Breitenteicher Mühle is a luxuriously modernized old mill located near the village of Frauenhagen in the middle of a nature reserve in Brandenburg, near the Polish border. The mill uses the water of the river Welse in the district of Angermünde, Uckermark. Find a map here

The mill, a cultural heritage protected building, has been renovated using local and environmentally-friendly materials. Green electricity as well as heating and warm water is obtained from water power from the river Welse.

The bedrooms and bathrooms are luxuriously furnished and the yoga studio is beautiful and full of light. There will be a campfire every night and also one sauna evening in a charming, cabin-style “Bauwagen”. The kitchen offers vegetarian (optional vegan) and organic food cooked with mainly local products, including ingredients that come directly from the fruit and vegetable garden and beekeeping farm on site.


Prices
The price for the weekend is 210€ paid to yellow yoga.

The price for accommodation and meals will be collected by the owner of the Breitenteicher Mühle at your arrival in August:

  • Double bedroom: 3 nights x 45€ = 135€ per person
  • Shared bedroom (3 or 4 beds): 3 nights x 40€ = 120€ per person
  • Mongolian yurt with 4 beds: 3 nights x 30€ = 90€ per person
  • Your own tent: 3 nights x 15€ = 45€ per person

Price for delicious organic vegetarian (optional vegan) meals: 3×40€ = 120€

Reservation and payments
The fee to yellow yoga is 210€ and can be paid in full or in three instalments. Make your reservation and payment here.
1st installment          110€           immediately to confirm your place
2nd installment          50€            by Jul 1
3rd installment           50€            by Aug 1

The price for accommodation and meals will be paid to Breitenteicher Mühle-Organizers and will be collected at your arrival.

What can you expect?
– 2 daily yoga classes open to all levels, classes are taught in English
– A daily pranayama and/or a daily meditation practice
– Yoga theory and philosophy
– Surprise workshops, excursions and rituals
– Campfires and sauna in the evening
– The experience of a silence day
– Unlimited drinking water, herbal teas and fresh fruit
– Delicious organic vegetarian/vegan food, most of the veggies come directly from the garden
– In addition to yoga, you can choose to go for relaxing walks, enjoying stunning nature, little hikes in the nearby surroundings
– The option of treatments with massage therapist Rachel (not included in the price)
– A great time!

The retreat includes 3 nights and 4 days (we start on Thursday in the afternoon and end on Sunday at lunch time) with a group of max. 25 participants.

How to get there
From Berlin it takes about an hour and a half to drive there (depending on traffic). The train to Angermünde takes about an hour and leaves hourly. Yellow Yoga will try to organize car sharing and train groups, so you can share petrol, or you can buy a Brandenburg ticket together (29 Euro – 5 people). They will also try to arrange a couple of buses to correspond with the train arrival times at the train station in Angermünde. Arrival from early afternoon is possible but it would be good if the group get there latest 16.30 pm on Thursday, so there is time to show you around and to explain all you need to know. We will stay on Sunday afternoon for an excursion and leave Sunday early evening. For more info click here.

Refund policy
yellow yoga is a non-profit project and do their best to offer the lowest price possible. In this spirit they rely on the commitment of all participants. Reserving your space is binding and the retreat fee cannot be refunded in case of non-participation. If you need to cancel you have the option of finding another yogi to take your place (fee 20.00 €). This option is only available up to 7 days before the retreat (replacements on such short notice means a lot of re-organisation of transport, invoices, accommodation, etc.).

465€
yoga + doubleroom + meals
450€
yoga + shared room + meals
420€
yoga + shared yurt + meals
375€
yoga + own tent + meals
Ausdruck der ureigene Kraft – Yoga, Stimme & Meditation
07 Sep 2018 | 16:00Groß Kreutz (Havel), Germany

Ausdruck der ureigene Kraft – Yoga, Stimme & Meditation

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:00 – Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:00Gotzer-Berg, 14550 Groß Kreutz, Germany

Wochenende Retreat im zauberhaften Havelland, eine Stunde entfernt von Berlin, in Götzer Berge

7.-9. September (EN/DE)

Erlebe die Freude am Singen und Bewegen auf Deine ganz eigene Weise!

Während das Wochende werden wir Geist und Körper von Blockaden befreien, die uns davon abhalten ganz uns selbst zu sein. Durch Yoga-basierte Bewegungen werden wir uns ganz individuelle Art und Weise suchen, uns in unserem Körper zu Hause zu fühlen, und durch die Stimmenarbeit mit Leichtigkeit und Freude am singen unseren eigenen, selbstbewussten und einzigartigen Ausdruck in der Welt erforschen.

Wir verbringen das Wochende im schönen Havelland bei Berlin, mit Seen, Wald und Wiese in Laufnähe, in eine zauberhafte Mongolische Yurte, mitten in der Natur. Die Verpflegung ist Bioqualität, und für uns wird mit Liebe und Herz gesorgt werden.

Göhnt Euch diese Zeit mit uns, weil die Welt bunter und lebendiger ist, wenn wir uns alle erlaube ganz authentisch zu sein.

10 % Early bird discount bis Ende Mai!!!

Buchungen bei: stimmeundyogaweb.de (Joanna) oder  valerie@essentiallymoving.com (Valerie)

 

Im Preis inbegriefen:

  • Yin, Vinyasa und Hatha Yoga, achtsam und spielerisch, von Valerie und Joanna geführt
  • Voice work, mit Joanna
  • Bezaubernde Natur
  • Verschiedene Unterkunftmöglichkeit, je nach Budget
  • Bio Vollverpflegung
  • Preise ab 270€ für übenachtung in der Yurte oder im eigenen Zelt, 310€ für  Mehrbettzimmer, 320€ für ein einzeln Zimmer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

270
Yurte/eingenem Zelt
310
Mehrbett Zimmer
320
einzeln Zimmer

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