Opening Circle & Event Introduction

[RE]YINtroduction To Yin Yoga

Bring your beginner’s mind and relearn the essentials of Yin Yoga or learn them for the first time in this experiential workshop.

A path towards Vishoka Meditation, sorrowless joy

An introduction to the preparatory techniques of Vishoka Meditation®, the sacred practice preserved by the Himalayan Tradition, for a life free from pain and sorrow, infused with joy and tranquility.

Everyday Mindfulness

We'll explore what exactly is mindfulness, debunk some common myths and explore a whole host of fun, accessible and interactive take-home techniques that you can use to ground, de-stress and feel more in touch with the present moment. In the second half Cat guides you through a slow and nourishing Yoga Nidra practice.

The 5 Yogic bodies experienced in Yin Yoga

This workshop is an embodied learning experience. We will discover the 5 yogic bodies from tantric yoga teachings in a Yin Yoga class and explore the effects in the body.

Kirtan, Mantra Chanting

We like to end the first day with a bautiful Mantra Chanting Circle. Mantras are powerful verses in Sansrkit (ancient Indian language) that awake the subtle energies in the body and harmonize the mind. Join in to sing or just listen and meditate.

Yinyasa Movements Class

A class that starts with a gentle slow yin practice and evolves into a dynamic vinyasa flow.

Emotions Healing Through Yin Yoga & Meridians

Inside this one hour workshop, discover the energetic works of yin yoga, how fascia relates to our nervous system, understand the way our body hides trauma, and finally how practicing yin yoga can enhance emotional healing & growth.

Slow Down to Rise Up: Yin, Sound + Journaling

A Yin class to connect to yourself, combined with the healing and nurturing frequencies of sound, this practice allows you to move into deeper levels of your being. This journey is an invitation to explore your inner lanscape with a softened gaze, a time and space to recognize your own magic.

Yin With Chakra Awareness

Come enjoy a full session of Yin Yoga with Chakra awareness mixed in, combining two amazing, deep subtle body experiences.

Yinto The World: Teaching In Different Cultures

How do people relax in ...? Teaching in 3 languages in Germany, Portugal, Cuba, Spain, I found it fascinating what makes people let go. Let's have a tea and share experiences.

Yin From The Wild Cove Collective

Embodying the essence of Yin and using it as a tool to sail ourselves into a harbour of sanctity, healing and deep deep rest. Join Kitty, one of the creators of Wild Cove Collective, a platform for online, on-demand classes to guide you into a cove of rest.

Exploring The Bao May Meridian

The Bao May Meridian for an open Heart & a happy Womb

Mantra Meditation

Immerse in a guided session of Mantra chanting meditation with Waltraud from Bavaria.

The Confrontation of Yin

Exploring confrontation in the body and mind as a way of breaking habits

Panel Talk: What is Yin Yoga?

Indian import? Western invention? Chinese influence? Cultural appropriation? We talk about different perspectives on Yin Yoga today and its future.

Magic & Yin Yoga: Rediscover Your Awe Of Life

Explore reconnecting with your child-like wonderment at being alive through discussion of the physical (releasing tension & neurotransmitters) and the metaphysical (Chi & some mental P.O.V. hacks). Bring an open mind or find it on the way ;D

Yin And Sound Healing

Restorative Yin yoga combined with a healing sound bath.

Two yogic principles of contentment

This workshop aims to open a new perspective on how to shift experience to more contentment in daily life. With a little Yin-Style exercise we explore the mind's influence on how we perceive reality and maybe a glimpse on how to rewire the perception.

Yin As A Meditation Practice

In this class we prepare the body and mind with yin poses for a vishoka meditation.

Meditation for Awareness Cultivation

This little meditation guides you towards a clear perception of the ground of our being: awareness.

Embodying Effortless Effort

A 60-minute Yin practice to breathe life into yoga’s teachings through personal/ felt experience, followed by 30 minutes of guided contemplation to further reveal how this unique way of being may add richness to your life.

Eating for Calm & Yin Yoga

How food and energetic nutrition affects your mind, body and Qi/Prana. Kimberly will be exploring the ways in which we eat, cook and live that either support or do not support a state of calm and ease, and how to bring more balance to our Yin practice on and off the mat.

Tantric Hatha Yoga Class

No Yin but slow Yang Yoga. In Tantric hatha we apply calm long breathing techniques together with slow movements and meditation to connect deeply within.

How Yin Yoga Helped Me Through The Darkest Time In My Life

Natalie shares an excerpt of her path. Not only yin practice helped her, also teaching yoga (for the future yoga instructors).

Yin Yoga and Metta Meditation

A Yin class with a Metta Meditation (Loving Kindness Meditation).

4 Dimensions of Yin Practice

We will look at the yin practice from four different perspectives of experience: body, mind, energy and awareness. By shifting the focus you learn to explore different aspects of yourself and the way how you perceive life. This workshop includes a full yin practice.

Exploring The Bao May: Open Heart, Happy Womb

In addition with her Talk on Saturday, Elea is now guiding a class to embody the teaching in a yin yoga class.

Community Meet&Greet

Open stream to meet, chat and talk to other participants and exchange experiences.

How To Teach Yin Yoga & Meditation To Children

An overview of the unique ways to adapt Yin Yoga for teaching it to children. Insightful for teachers, parents or anyone who works with kids.

Being with what is, the synthesis of yoga.

A contemplative meditative journey to integrate the present moment as the most fundamental experience where everything is just alright. Inspired by Rupert Spira.

Yin Yoga - A practice for becoming whole again

Carl Jung suggested that the task in life was not to become perfect, but rather to become whole. We will explore how Yin Yoga can help us on our journey to become whole again. This session will include a discussion sharing a self-healing framework and a Yin Yoga class.

Yin Yoga Meets Cuban Music

A mindful Yin Yoga class nourished with Afro-Cuban Spiritual music. Let's find balance with the musical support of Yemaya, goddess of the sea and Eleggua, who knows the 21 ways.

The Power of Presence

How + why to practice, cultivate, and hone the skill of present moment awareness. Tips, ticks and techniques to create more ease in your day-to-day.

Make Space: Yin Yoga To Expand Your Awareness

Move from the gross to the subtle, from the dense to the light. This yin yoga practice is designed to help you remember that you are infinite, that your consciousness is without boundaries, that your spirit is as vast as the stars in the sky.

Zen and Yin Yoga

Explore the principles of Zen and meditation to see how this tradition can pair ever so perfectly with your Yin Yoga practice.

Yin Yoga with Mantra chanting by Athina

A simple Yin practice with Mantra chants from Athina to open the energy pathways and free stuck emotions.

Panel Talk: Yin Yoga Resources

Reviews and recommendations of Yin Yoga related books, websites, products, articles, etc. all from the teachers’ of the Yin Summit.

Closing Circle • Share your Yin Experiences