Saturday/Sunday, November 19th and 20th, 1:00-6:30pm
Saturday/Sunday, December 3rd and 4th, 1:00-6:30pm
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 immersion, we explore 12 major organ meridian pathways and discuss their basic physical function and psychological association. 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, group discussion and practice, we will utilize Yin Yoga poses, sequences, an pressure points that are designed specifically to stimulate the organ pathway, acting as a form of self-acupressure or self-acu-tension in order to consciously support a healthier organ/ meridian system and a grounded psycho-spiritual sense of wellbeing.
Cost: $400 (includes manual)
UPON COMPLETION, REGISTERED YOGA TEACHERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 20 CEUS CONTACT HOURS THROUGH YOGA ALLIANCE OR CAN USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 30 HOUR YIN YOGA TRAINING TO EARN A 50 HOUR YIN YOGA CERTIFICATION.
Founder of Roots & River Yoga Studio, Machelle has 30 years of experience as a yoga teacher, massage therapist, and childbirth educator. She holds a Masters Degree in Mythology and Depth Psychology and earn a 300 hour advanced certification in yoga psychology. Machelle is a long time student of Paul Grilley, founder of Yin Yoga and who brought comparative anatomy in yoga asana to the forefront of modern yoga culture.
Machelle leads teacher trainings at her studio and is a guest presenter in YTT 200 and YTT 300 hour programs. She specializes in Functional Anatomy, Yin Yoga Theory and Practice, and the Science and Psychology of Five Element Meridian Theory. She is known for her humor-filled way of transforming complex ideas into accessible information, giving students simple tools to approach their practice and their life with authenticity and meaning-making.
Committed to serving students in a way that best fits their unique abilities and anatomic structure, Machelle combines anatomy, storytelling, archetypes, poetry, neuroscience, psychology, and meridian theory across a variety of yoga styles in a way that is aimed at facilitating a creative and grounded approach to self-development.
Cancelation/Refund Policy - Cancelations 14 days or more before the training will receive a full refund minus $50 administrative fees. Cancelations 7-13 days before the training will receive 1/2 tuition back. Cancelations less than 6 days or less before the training starts will not receive a refund but will be eligible for future use credit. No refunds or studio credits are given for missed days in the training though make up hours can be arranged for up to 5 hours.