13 Day 100-Hour Yin Yoga, Meditation, and Restorative Teacher Training in Marrakech, Morocco
Yoga Teacher Training in Morocco
Ready to enlighten your soul? Come and join this 13-day and 12-night 100-hour Yin yoga, meditation, and Restorative teacher training. This program is suitable for anyone who wants to teach high-quality Yin yoga, but also for those who simply want to deepen their practice. They are offering an inward reflective learning experience of Yin yoga and meditation. Explore the subtler layers, from the energetic to the psycho-emotional, to the psychological dimensions. They will show you how to use Yin yoga as a healing method, using acupoints and body touch to stimulate the body's own healing response.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga practices
- Certificate of completion
- Mindfulness and meditation sessions
- Transfers from the airport
- 12 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
Ideally located in the center of Marrakech, the Riad offers a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. It offers family rooms and a terrace. Private parking is available at an additional cost. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide tourist information. Local tourist tax is charged at an additional cost.
Program
What makes this training special?
They introduce all the basics and techniques of Yin yoga, but most importantly, they show how Yin yoga can be used as a healing method, by using acupuncture points and body touch to stimulate the body's own healing response. The training is held in English. Additional languages such as French, German, Spanish, and Arabic can provide you with assistance. 10% will benefit children in India. Yogi Simon Gill will personally hand over this share to the children. He has been supporting 142 children in schools with food, clothing, and school materials for years.
Sequence
Basics of Yin yoga
- History and people
- The basic components
- The challenges
- The practical principles
Yin yoga practice and classes
- 35 Yin poses including variations and additional poses for the upper body
- Eight-point analysis principle
- Sequences for each Daoist element
- The art of sequencing Yin
- Embodied practical experience
Therapeutic aspects of Yin yoga
- The concept of balance, Yin and Yang, and Qi
- The theory of the Daoist elements
- Oriental medicine meridians and their healing wisdom
- The theory of the three treasures - Jing, Chi, and Shen
- The art of teaching Yin
- Intention, expression, context, or tools
- The art of sequencing a Yin class
- The art of conscious touch
- Lived practice experience
Healing toolbox
- Acupressure points for each meridian and pose
- Anatomy of the mind
- Tools for transformation
- The power of visualization, breath, and Dan Tiens
Mindfulness
- History, concept, and practice of mindfulness
- An invitation to a mindful life
- Neuroplasticity
Yin yoga and the movement mechanics of the body:
- The theory of movement - maintaining and improving mobility and flexibility
- Everyone's unique variation in the structure of your skeleton
- Aesthetic versus functional alignment
- Compression versus tension
- Yin versus Yang tissues and the correct way to train each
- Understanding fascia and tensegrity
- Proprioception and enteroception
- The piezoelectric principle in poses
- When and how to use Yin yoga principles in physical therapy to reduce pain
- Professional development
- Class management and general professionalism
- Responsibility and liability
- Scope and code of conduct
- Justice in yoga
- Various active meditations
- Extracurricular acupuncture healing session
- Circle of transformation
- Sharing circles
Daily yoga practice
- Daily Yin yoga healing immersion
- Additionally a morning course for self-practice "Restorative"
Instructors
Daniela Holzer
Meet Daniela — founder and host of the retreat, and the heart behind the entire experience. She creates a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth atmosphere that puts guests at ease from the very first moment. Her dynamic yoga flows strike a beautiful balance between strength and softness, guiding the body with intention and grace. Through the healing vibrations of singing bowls, Daniela gently touches the soul, softening the heart and inviting full surrender to the moment. As she likes to say, “When nothing goes right, go left.”
Retreat location
This training takes place in the center of Marrakech and in the middle of life in Morocco. Enjoy your stay with the locals. The Riad is located in the best area from the Medina in Marrakech. The nearest airport is Marrakech-Menara Airport, 15 min drive from the Riad.
Unique features
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
All meals are included in the price. The team serves a continental, very rich, traditional Moroccan breakfast (juice, fruit, eggs, etc.). If you have any dietary requirements, let Nella-Yoga know when booking.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Guided tours in Marrakech, Majorelle Garden, and High Atlas Mountain
- Hammam
- Massage
What's included
- 100-hour training with activities as outlined in the itinerary
- 12 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Pick-up from the airport or the train station
- Certificate of completion
What's not included
- Flights
- Booking fee
- Tips
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Marrakesh Menara Airport
5 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK). The airport shuttle service from this airport is included in the price.
Arrival by train
The shuttle service from the train station is included in the price.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 17% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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