Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th from 1-6pm
Participants can choose to attend either in-person or online for this training
Most every wisdom tradition in history describes life’s existence as being animated by a vital, yet invisible, source. In Eastern traditions, from which some of our earliest scientific health systems arose, this primordial energy is described as a force moving through all living systems and our own body tissues via pathways called meridians (Chinese Taoist system) or nadis (Indian system). These meridians account for thousands of tributaries or streams of energy moving through connective tissue that support our physical organs and promote psychological well-being.
In this workshop, we explore 12 major organ meridian pathways and discuss their basic physical function and psychological association while utilizing Yin Yoga postures that support specific organs/ meridians. Special focus will be placed on the modern biological science and chemistry of meridian lines within fascia. We will consider what times of the day and seasons of the year organ energy is renewing and benefit from conscious support. Students will learn to tune into the body’s “voice” as it expresses its balance or need for attention through somatic cues such as taste cravings, sleep/awake patterns, body aches or ease, over/under active senses, voice quality and distinct emotions.
In a mix of lecture and practice, we will utilize Yin Yoga poses and sequences that are designed specifically to stimulate the organ pathway, acting as a form of self-acupressure in order to consciously support a healthier organ/ meridian system and a grounded psycho-spiritual sense of wellbeing.
Cost: $200 (includes manual)
UPON COMPLETION, REGISTERED YOGA TEACHERS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 10 CEUS CONTACT HOURS THROUGH YOGA ALLIANCE
Machelle has 28 years of experience teaching therapeutic movement and yoga, is a certified massage therapist with special expertise in shiatsu, and is a former childbirth educator/doula. She holds a Masters Degree in Mythology and Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and has completed a 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in Yoga Psychology. With over 10,000 logged hours of yoga teaching experience, Machelle has cultivated a therapeutic approach utilizing Yin Yoga as well as Gentle and Vinyasa styles in a way that weaves together yogic teachings with modern scientific research on tissue rehabilitation, traditional medicines, and psychology. This approach to the whole person aids one in feeling and understanding the bodymind connection both somatically and intellectually. Specializing in the health and rehabilitation of fascia, connective tissues, and joints, Machelle is committed to serving students in a way that best fits their unique abilities and anatomic structure. Machelle combines storytelling, archetypes, poetry, neuroscience, psychology, and Five Element Meridian Theory across a variety of yoga styles in a way that is always aimed at facilitating a creative and grounded approach to self-development for each participant.
Cancelation Policy: Cancelations 2+ weeks before event will receive a check with full refund minus $30 administrative fees. Cancelations 2-13 days before will receive 50% refund. Cancelations within 24 hours or no-shows will not be refunded or given studio credit.