The Elemental Body is a Yin Yoga Teacher Training and Retreat.
Over five days together, we will journey through the five elements of taoism, practicing yin yoga, meditation and pranayama, eating local, seasonal macrobiotic meals, bathing in mineral rich natural onsen baths in the evenings and rising to the sound of the river.
This is a very small group training and mentoring of less than ten people, where everyone is seen, supported and has the ability to ask questions and receive direct guidance. You will also receive complimentary access to The Daily Rest Online Yin Immersion as part of this training and retreat.
The focus of this training is cultivating a personal and teaching practice connected to the five elements of taoism, the inner & outer seasons of life, as well as infusing poetry, storytelling and creativity into your teaching and practice through this lens.
The intention for this retreat is to explore teaching and deepening our relationship to Yin in a yin way. With a small group, a setting deep in nature and plenty of space for privacy and quiet reflection, we have the opportunity to embody and cultivate the (often undernourished) yin within, so we can then pour it back out into our homes, our loved ones, our students and our art.
This is an exploration of Yin as a medicinal healing modality and a creative practice. The more we embody the essence of yin through practice, the more we find ourselves naturally attuning to the seasons, noticing and balancing the small shifts and details within, and all around us.
We will be joined by Fumiko, a local acupuncturist and moxibustion therapist and artisan, to further deepen our understanding of the elements and taoist philosophy. We will learn through lecture, practical workshops, observation of the natural world, journalling, sharing and of course, the yin practice itself.
Our focus, at a glance:
Yin Yoga experienced through the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine
Teaching with the inner and outer seasons of nature & life
Creating a poetic practice and finding your unique style: threading storytelling, poetry, myth, music, philosophy and/or silence into the container of a Yin class or practice.
Restorative Yin vs. Spicy Yin: How to sequence classes that challenge, and classes that nourish (and why).
Bringing breath-work, meditation and movement into the container of Yin.
A deeper exploration…
Throughout this training, we will explore the elements in great detail, including:
How to target the meridians through asana, how to connect pranayama, meditations and teaching themes to each element, drawing on your unique interests, knowledge and personality. We will also explore acupressure points, herbs, foods, and seasonal practices.
How to sequence and curate Yin classes for different moods, and why. We will explore sequencing both Restorative Yin, Spicy Yin as well as Yang to Yin practices.
Please note: this training will be less focused on anatomy and fascia and more on the seasonal, energetic and artistic elements of Yin Yoga.
Who is this training for?
This teacher training is open to anyone who feels called. You do not have to be a yoga teacher, or have completed any previous trainings to be a part of this training. We ask that you come with curiosity and a willingness to be open with the group: it does not matter if you’ve been teaching for a decade, or are new to the practice. We expect a diverse group of experience - this is where the magic happens.
All participants who attend the retreat in full will receive a certificate of completion from The Daily Rest.
Please note will be there will be only one teacher training per year.
Please note all deposits are strictly non-refundable (unless you can find a replacement for your spot) and collected by our partner here in Japan, Idea Tours. Payments are made in three installments, and due in full two months before the start date. Please read our terms and conditions before enrolling.
your questions, answered.
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Our retreat location is remote and yet easily accessible.
The closest airport is Ishigaki Airport, easily reached from Tokyo. All you need to do is get there, and we will do the rest!
You will receive specific details on transportation before the retreat so please don’t worry - switch off and let us hold you! -
Deposits are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellations made anytime after eight weeks before the retreat commences are also strictly non refundable or transferable, unless you are able to find someone yourself to take your spot.
By making your payment, you agree to these terms.
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Interestingly, dietary restrictions are still somewhat uncommon in Japan. If you have any dietary restrictions, please do reach out via the contact form before making your deposit, so we can be sure it’s possible to accomodate your needs.
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While it’s important to take care travelling wherever you are in the world, Japan is very safe for solo female travellers, and is well equipped for solo travel in general. We highly encourage to join this retreat solo! Most participants to our retreats do.
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We will meet at approximately 3pm pn the 18th.
We will finish at approximately 11:30am on the 23rd.
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There is nothing special you need to bring!