Yin Yoga Teacher Training

29 March – 5 April, 2010 l Koh Samui, Thailand l Certificate Course

2 POWERFUL COURSES IN ONE!

Yin Yoga Teacher Training 29 March – 2 April (4 days/4 nights) Yin-to-Yang Immersion 2-5 April (2 days/3 nights)

“Discover the Amazing Practice

of Yin Yoga, & Learn to Teach

this New Style During a 7-Day

Certification Course on Koh

Samui Island!”

Take Your Practice To The Next Level!: Enjoy 7 days of island life while you learn yoga anatomy, structural alignment, inversions, and energizing arm balances all while opening your body and mind to a whole new style of practice!

From: Lucas Rockwood( Koh Samui, Thailand)
Date: March 10, 2010

Dear Yoga Students,

If you love yoga and are serious about taking your practice to the next level, than I’d suggest you clear your calendar for the end of March, and get on a plane to Koh Samui Island for Victor Chng’s Yin Yoga Teacher Training and Yin-to-Yang Immersion Courses
Here’s what you’ll experience:

• Learn to teach the only style of yoga that focuses on deep connective tissues, meridians, and mental focus
• Discover how to safely increase your flexibility!
• Unlock the secrets of yoga anatomy based on body types (learn how you and other students are unique and why that makes some poses easy and others impossible)
• Balance your life with the athletic yang-style classes that are so popular today and the yin-style, calming practices that you’ll learn to integrate as part of your regular routine
• Dive deep into moving meditation and true inner peace

Let Me Tell You About MY Experience with Yin Yoga…

For years, I only did Ashtanga Yoga, every day—but when I was introduced to Yin Yoga, my practice went to a whole new level!

Yin Yoga focuses on lengthening the body’s connective tissues and preparing the mind for meditation through passive stretches, long holds, and meridian-balancing postures.

Here’s the funny part! I was expecting Yin Yoga to be a piece of cake, but I learned quickly that “simple” doesn’t mean “easy.” Yin is actually one of the most challenging practices I’ve ever tried—and also one of the most beneficial!

Here’s what you’ll learn during 6 fun-filled days on Koh Samui Island:

• Fundamental principles of Yin Yoga
• Yoga anatomy & physiology
• Powerfully quieting yin sequences
• How to teach and lead a complete yin yoga class
• Backbends, headstand, handstand & forearm stand
• Chakra balancing & yoga nidra
• Finding a yin-yang balance

Back to my story… Within a week of practicing Yin Yoga principles, I was able to stretch deeper without pain, and I learned how to integrate my mind, body, and spirit into the practice of every single yoga pose.

Introducing Victor Chng:

VICTOR CHNG is a passionate yoga teacher from Singapore who overcame a stiff body as well as knee and hamstring injuries using Yin Yoga as his guide.

Victor is a direct student of Yin Yoga founder, Paul Grilley, who has given him permission to teach this body-opening, powerfully-quieting practice.

Victor leads courses all throughout Asia, and when he’s not teaching or conducting retreats, he continues to study with Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. Victor is an extremely-knowledgeable and insightful teacher as well as the man behind Asia’s leading yoga Web site: www.YogaInAsia.com

Facilities, Rooms & Food

Let me tell you, if you’ve never been to Koh Samui in Thailand, you’re in for a treat!  Absolute Sanctuary is located on a quiet hillside overlooking the sea. We have a health food restaurant called, The Love Kitchen, an DVD lecture room, a detox center, a spa, and a bright practice studio with hardwood floors.

After a long day, you’ll sleep like a baby! Your room is just up the hill from the studio with lovely sea views, air conditioning, hot water, and plasma televisions. And it gets even better! We encourage trainees to enjoy Absolute Sanctuary’s swimming pool, steam room, and spa which are all a great way to unwind after practice.

Let’s me show you what I mean…

THE YOGA STUDIO
All classes and most workshops will be held at Absolute Sanctuary, our newest yoga facility on Koh Samui nestled into a hillside overlooking the sea. This studio is bright and sunny, yet it stays cool from the sea breezes.
	Brand new hardwood floor studio State-of-the-art heating system Showers, lockers, changing rooms Cool, breezy space Excellent natural light and green hillside views
THE FOOD
We serve simple, healthy meals every day in buffet style. To keep your training costs as low as possible, the food is self-serve (no waiters) and family-style. Don’t expect fine dining, but our Thai and international chefs do a great job preparing tasty, healthy meals made from scratch for you to enjoy.
	3 group meals daily (included in tuition) Group menu includes : fruits, homemade breads, burritos, stir fries, rice, noodles, Italian, Thai, American, and Mexican food Additional food, snacks, and beverages can be purchased at any time from The Love Kitchen
ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES
All classes and most workshops will be held at Absolute Sanctuary, our newest yoga facility on Koh Samui nestled into a hillside overlooking the sea. This studio is bright and sunny, yet it stays cool from the sea breezes. All trainees will stay at Absolute Sanctuary, our newly-opened, Moroccan-style resort with stunning sea views. The resort is located on a quiet hillside over-looking the Gulf of Thailand, and the cool evening breezes are spectacular. Rooms are very private and comfortable—ideal for yoga students who need a place to study and escape! Quiet location with an infinity pool and full spa Outdoor gazebo (some sessions held here) TV, air-con, hot shower rooms, Shared room (private rooms available for extra charge) Absolute Sanctuary is the ideal setting for a yoga getaway, and after a long day of yoga, you’ll sleep like a baby!

A Day In The Life…

On Koh Samui, time goes by much slower than in your everyday life. After just 1 week, you’ll leave feeling like you just took a 1 month sabbatical! I’m sure you’re wondering what it’s like to train at our facility, so let me give you an idea:
07:00-07:30 Breath & Theory Practices
07:30-09:00 Yoga Class #1
09:00-10:30 Breakfast (yum)
10:30-13:00 Workshop 1: Focus on Yoga Anatomy in Postures
13:00-14:30 Lunch & Pool Time
15:00-17:00 Yoga Class II (deeper practice)
18:00-19:30 Dinner Break & Steam Room (optional)
19:30-21:00 Workshop II: Yoga films, lecture, Q&A

One of the most amazing aspects of the course is the people you’ll meet! It’s so rare to spend a week with like-minded people, especially in such a beautiful setting. Many students make life-long friends during their stay with us!

Let’s Look at Exactly What You’ll Learn

YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Level I) – 29 March- 2 April 2010
Teacher Training l 30-Hours l Certificate Course

A whole new yoga… Yin lengthens the body’s connective tissues, balances the meridians, relieves stress, and prepares students for meditation. During this 4-day training, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your approach to yoga will change with your new knowledge and insight. Bring a notebook and an open mind because Victor has a lot of information to share!

Here are course essentials:

• Fundamental principles of Yin Yoga
• Anatomy & physiology
• Powerfully quieting yin sequences
• How to teach and lead a yin class

FROM YIN TO YANG: A Dynamic Practice – 2-5 April 2010
Continuing Education l 15-Hours l Certificate Course

This course is a must for people who practice more than one style of yoga! Learn to balance today’s stronger, yang-style practices with calming, yin-centered principles. These days, most students practice many different styles of yoga, and this workshop is all about finding your personal balance for both physical and spiritual health. It’s also a lot of fun!

Here’s a preview of what you’ll experience:

• Backbends, headstand, handstand & forearm stand
• Chakra balancing & yoga nidra
• Finding a yin-yang balance

Here’s How it Works

We’ve created this course so each module compliments the next, but you can take just one course if you don’t have time to attend the entire 6-day event (though it’s HIGHLY recommended).

PLEASE NOTE: No experience in Yin Yoga is required, but at least 6 months of yoga experience (any style) is recommended . Both courses are open to ALL LEVELS.

How Much Does It Cost?

Our training facility is located on the beautiful but affordable island of Koh Samui so accommodation, food, and transportation costs are lower than most parts of the world—and we pass those savings on to you!

Tuition includes all training materials and certificates.
YIN TEACHER TRAINING (Level I) 29 March – 2 April, 4 days/4 nights : 15,900 THB tuition + 10,200 THB room & food

YIN-to-YANG IMMERSION 2-5 April, 2 days/3 nights : 8,900 THB tuition + 7,650 THB room & food

SAVE 20% – ENROLL IN BOTH COURSES! 7 days/7 nights: 19,950 THB tuition + 17,850 room & food. For Exchange Rates, visit: www.xe.com

Plus… 2 Free Bonuses!

BONUS #1: Free Yoga Mat
It’s a hassle to travel with your yoga mat, so we’ll give you a FREE yoga mat when you arrive!