This Yin Yoga Teacher Training Program offered by Nico Luce is an immersion into the practices of slowing down, softening and being held in poses; an exploration of the connective tissues of our body and their relationship to the whole; and a discovery of the fascinating ancient philosophy of the Tao Te Ching.
Yin Yoga offers a unique way to deepen our understanding of the subtle structures that hold our body together and properly stresses tissues to keep them supple and open.
This Yin yoga teacher training will give you the tools to create safe and sound yin and restorative sequences, develop a vocabulary in your mother language that accurately describes the wide range of sensations and feelings that arise when passively stretching, infuse your classes with theme and meaning, and hold space where the quality and energy within yourself can enrich and balance the experience of others. The peaceful, compassionate and allowing state of presence that heals all imbalances by just « being yourself »..
Program Overview:
A complete training manual in english will be provided covering the following:
Yin Anatomy
Yin Energetics
Yin History and Taoist Philosophy
Teaching Yin
The Seat of the teacher
Training Dates:
- Part 1: May 1 to 4, 2025
- Part 2: May 22 to 25, 2025
Sample daily schedule
- 7:30 – 10:30 Meditation, Pranayama & Yin/Yang Asana practice
- 10:45 – 12:00 Lecture on Anatomy & physiology
- 12:00 – 13:30 lunch break
- 13:30 – 14:30 Discussion on the Tao Te Ching
- 14:30 – 15h45 Elements of Teaching & Pose Labs
- 16:00 – 17:00 Closing Restorative Practice
Nico is a 500 hour certified yogi and international trainer who has been teaching yoga since 2003, and is himself committed to never ending the journey of learning
His love for Eastern philosophy, spirituality and anatomy are all weaved skilfully into his teaching; his style is eclectic, drawing on his study with some of the top teachers in Hatha, Anusara, Vinyasa, Yin and Power Yoga and Pilates. Yet grounded in reality, yoga, in his view is not separate from life but rather constitutive of it, and draws from everyday experiences to realize the practice’s potential.
An avid story teller, philosopher, traveller and mover, Nico has spent much of his life in pursuit of the extra ordinary; from intrepid travels through India, acting stints and a successful yoga studio ownership, he has spent much of his life seeking a way to embrace this life with each breath, one breath at a time. Living life to its fullest potential is to live with vibrancy, adventure and zest.
By bringing to life the ancient teachings of yoga, Nico’s goal is to take you on a powerful transformational journey which will have you seeking the answers to your questions and challenging the way you view your life, inviting you to look inside, to never stop asking the questions and to be brave, to remain open, and to take a chance on yourself.
You can find Nico studying at his home in Switzerland, teaching & gardening at Occitania Retreats in the South of France, or travelling to the corners of the globe sharing his teachings in a humble and honest way.
You can practice with him on Gaïa
Cost:
- 1’300 CHF Early Bird for registrations before February 1, 2025
- 1’500 CHF for registrations from February 1, 2025 and on
In order to reserve your spot in this training you must pay a non-refundable deposit of 300 CHF. The remaining amount needs to be transferred to the same account one month prior the start of the training. You will receive an email in due time as a reminder.
Conditions: Only cancellations for medical reasons will be refunded (except the deposit).
Yoga Alliance: For graduates of any 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified training, the full extent of this program can be applied towards Luce Yoga 300 hour certification, and is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with Yoga Alliance.