Heart of Stillness
Engaged Yin Yoga, Mindfulness of Breathing & Metta
with Samantha Akers, C-IAYT & E-RYT 500
Live on Zoom: Thursdays March 5-March 26, 2026
25 Hours CE with Yoga Alliance
Training videos released February 26, 2026
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"Heart of Stillness: Yin Yoga & Mindful Presence" with Samantha Akers, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Course Structure
Live Zoom Calls: Thursdays, March 5-March 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM PST
Replays provided
25 Hours of Pre-recorded Content
25 CE hours (Yoga Alliance)
Cost: $397 USD Full | $347 Early bird by February 19
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A 25-Hour Training for Teachers & Curious Students
Reclaim the quiet power of Yin—with intelligent engagement, nervous system regulation, and heart-centered meditation. In this experiential course, Samantha guides you to blend gentle muscular activation with Yin shapes to support joint integrity, fascial health, and sustainable range of motion. You’ll pair practice with Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta (loving-kindness) so the body unwinds and the heart softens—without sacrificing safety.
Drawing from studies with Tom Myers, Jules Mitchell, and Doug Keller, Sam brings Yin back into the “safe and beneficial” realm: you’ll learn when to add tone, when to yield, and how to make Yin an accessible, strengthening, deeply restorative practice for every body.
Whats Included?
- 25 hours of pre-recorded, high-quality video lessons
- Yin Teacher Training Manual (downloadable)
- 3 guided Yin classes to practice and teach from
- Mindfulness of Breathing & Metta meditation sessions
- 25 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits
- Certificate of Completion (25 hours: Engaged Yin & Metta)
Why This Training Feels So Different
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The science of stretching & joint health: load, time, and tissue adaptation—why “engaged Yin” protects hypermobile joints and supports stability.
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Nervous system regulation with Yin + breath: down-shift stress, cultivate presence, and make rest feel safe.
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Fascia fundamentals: how gentle engagement and time under tension support the fascial matrix.
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Yin vs. Restorative: when to choose which, and how to combine them skillfully.
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Ball rolling in Yin: simple myofascial release sequences that enhance yield without over-stretching.
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Body reading & the myofascial lines: see patterns, choose the right variation, and teach to what’s in front of you.
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Yin for all bodies: adapt for the naturally mobile and the “Viking” body—clear principles, props, and options.
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Mindfulness of Breathing & Metta: weave attention, compassion, and kind awareness into longer holds.
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Meridian-based sequencing: seasonal themes to balance energy and mood.
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Inclusive cueing: appropriate asana choices so everybody feels welcome, safe, and successful.
Why Engaged Yin Works
Classic passive Yin can feel soothing—but for many bodies it lacks the active support tissues need to remodel safely. Engaged Yin introduces micro-activation where it matters: you keep the shape, add just enough tone, and stay long enough for the tissues and the mind to change. Pair that with breath mindfulness and Metta, and you have a practice that is strengthening, spacious, and deeply kind.
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Who This Training Is For
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Yoga teachers wanting evidence-informed Yin that builds stability + length
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Practitioners seeking calm, clarity, and sustainable mobility
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Anyone recovering from “over-stretch” habits who craves a nervous-system friendly approach
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Trainers and therapists who value biomechanics + compassion-based practice
Meet Your Teacher: Samantha Akers
E-RYT 500, Yoga Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist
A longtime teacher and therapeutic specialist (since 1999), Sam founded TheraYoga in Los Angeles and created the TheraYoga Method—an integrative approach spanning Restorative Yoga, Mindfulness for Special Conditions, Fascial Fitness in Asana, and Yin. Sam’s teaching is science-literate and heart-forward: she questions assumptions, loves dialogue, and meets every student with respect and care.
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Graduates Speak!
“Sam’s soul oozes love and gratitude—that spills over to her students. I felt safe, held, and excited to dive into self-study. She taught me to calm my mind, open my heart, and trust that it will be okay.” — Marlo Drago
“After 12 years of yoga, Sam’s restorative and Yin practices were a revelation. She truly has a gift—she empowers you to take the best care of yourself.” — Melanie Gingerich
