Yin Yoga Teacher Training
with Alice Riccardi
January 31 - February 2, 2025
YACEP Contact Hours AvailableOverview
Yin Yoga supports and strengthens the Yin aspects of the body (connective tissue, ligaments, and tendons). It enhances and aligns the more subtle aspects of the body’s energy as it relates to Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Meridian system.
The practice of Yin Yoga also “exercises” our mindful awareness muscle, increasing our capacity to be calm and present in the moment.
Who it is For
This Training is suitable for those interested in teaching Yin Yoga as well as those who want to deepen their understanding of the Yin Yoga experience.
No previous 200 hr training is required.
What To Expect
Learning the basic core yin poses while investigating the alignment of shape and function.
Learning AND teaching basic Yin sequences that focus on the physical body as well as the energy channels and/or meridians.
Understanding how Yin Yoga works on the connective tissue of the body to bring about positive physical results, especially in regard to maintaining ease of movement as we age.
Learning the basics of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Model and how Yin Yoga works to awaken Meridian Lines that connect to organ health which in turn enhances energy and well being.
A basic introduction to the Koshas and Chakras as a platform from which to teach Yin Yoga.
Things to Know
Schedule
Friday, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Lunch and Bio Breaks
There will be a 75 minute lunch break on Saturday and Sunday. Each session, especially Saturday and Sunday, has plenty of breaks to regroup and re-energize. Due to the nature of the training, exact times during the day are not specified. However, we will do our best to stay in clear communication with you as the training goes on. Permission to take what you need at any time.
Investment
Early Bird Rate: $325
Deadline: 12/15/24
Full Investment: $399
More about Alice
Alice Riccardi has been a student of yoga for 24 years and a yoga teacher for 22. She is a 500 hour certified Baptiste Power Yoga teacher and an established E-RYT through Yoga Alliance. Alice came to the practice of yoga when she was 42, one year after her daughter Sophia was born. Before becoming a yoga teacher, Alice was a modern dancer, both in NYC and Boston. While dancing, Alice was introduced to the Alexander Technique, an educational method that helps people develop a better co-ordination of the musculoskeletal system which can ease chronic pain and body discomforts that develop from inefficient movement patterns. When she stopped dancing, Alice went to school to become an Alexander Teacher and developed her home practice for 3 years before her daughter Sophia was born in 1999.
In 2001, Alice took her first Baptiste yoga class at the Baptiste Institute in Cambridge, MA. A few months later, she became an assistant both in the studio and at bootcamps and trainings across the country. In 2002, Alice became a teacher at the studio until 2005 when she moved to Maine to open Portland Power Yoga with her husband Charles Terhune 2006. After selling the studio in 2013, Alice developed and led Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings in Maine, as well as in DC. Since 2019, Alice has been co-leading certified Yoga Teacher Trainings in Iceland with Inga Magnusson, owner of Iceland Power Yoga.
Alice has taught and practiced Yin Yoga for 12 years. She has led Yin Yoga Level 1 and 2 teacher trainings at Grace & Glory studios since 2019. Currently, Alice teaches Power Yoga and Yin Yoga classes online at Ompractice.
Alice’s teaching style is inclusive, strong and compassionate. She believes in the power of the practice as a path to transformation, not just for anyone, but for everyone.
Questions about the training?
Reach out to us at any time!