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A continuing education course for certified yoga teachers who want to teach Yin yoga safely and with depth. Four days that connect functional anatomy, the meridians of Chinese medicine, mindfulness and a trauma-informed approach.
After the training, you will:
    • Teach a safe, meaningful 60–90 minute Yin class for a mixed group
    • Understand how connective tissue responds to long, gentle holds
    • Adapt every pose to different bodies using tension vs. compression
    • Build sequences around a meridian, an element or a season
    • Weave breathwork, mindfulness meditation and yoga nidra into class
    • Use invitational, trauma-informed language and consent-based touch
    • Recognise contraindications: hypermobility, pregnancy, lower back, knees
4-DAY PROGRAM
Saturdays - Sundays
10:00–17:00
DAY 1
Saturday, November 28th
BASICS & FOUNDATIONS

• Yin & Yang, history of the style

• Three principles: edge, stillness, time

• Anatomy of

connective tissue

• Skeletal variation: tension vs compression

• Asana Lab: back line

DAY 2
Sunday,
November 29th
ASANA, PROPS & SAFETY

• Asana Lab: Hips & pelvis

• Asana Lab: Spine & shoulders

• Props, counterposes, rebound

• Contraindications & adaptations

• Intro to TCM & five elements

DAY 3
Saturday, December 5th
ENERGY & AWARENESS

• 12 meridians and

their poses

• Pranayama for Yin

• Mindfulness meditation & guiding with voice

• Trauma-informed approach

• Sound, singing bowls, yoga nidra

DAY 4
Sunday,
December 6th
TEACHING PRACTICE SKILLS

• Class structure

60-90 min

• Sequencing by element or season

• Teaching practicum with feedback

• Written test

• Closing circle

COURSE DETAILS
  • FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
    How fascia, ligaments and joint capsules respond to long holds, and why one pose looks different on every body.
  • MERIDIANS & TCM
    Qi, the five elements and 12 meridians as a living map for themes, sequences and seasonal practice.
  • BREATH & MEDITATION
    Natural breath, extended exhale, nadi shodhana, body scan, metta and RAIN - practiced inside every hold.
  • TRAUMA-INFORMED TEACHING
    Window of tolerance, invitational language, choice and consent cards, and what to do when a student feels unsafe.
  • SOUND & YOGA NIDRA
    Silence, voice, music and singing bowls; the full structure of yoga nidra and a calm final relaxation.
  • METHODOLOGY
    Timing, five-step cues, props, observation instead of demonstration — and a practicum where everyone teaches.
Your yoga teacher training journey with us is as much about deepening your practice as it is about gaining the skills to teach others. We passionately believe in the significance of your journey of discovery and experience in developing your unique personal voice and style as a yoga teacher.
Kati Shanti
Founder of Tbilisi Yoga Community
"If not you, who? If not now, when?" ~ The Talmud
REVIEWS
  • Such good people and great vibes here at Yoga Loft. Thanks to all of you. It was amazing to receive your beautiful energy. All teachers at Tbilisi Yoga Loft are professional, teaching with passion, generosity and kindness. Big real Namaste. Now I know there is no better word to translate what I would like to tell you.
    Audrey
    YTTC Participant
  • Thanks to Kati Shanti and all the teachers for the opportunity to move forward, new valuable knowledge and skills, and all the warmth and love. I learned more about myself, understood the basics of anatomy and safe practice, and delved into the philosophy of yoga. Tbilisi Yoga Loft's course is the best thing that could have happened to me during the pandemic.
    Varvara
    YTTC Participant
  • Kati, Yulia, Somlata, Dima and Aby, thank you for sharing with us your invaluable knowledge, guiding us through this joyous journey and helping this dream come true. These challenges and joy helped me discover myself.
    Parissa
    YTTC Participant
  • Tbilisi Yoga Loft teacher course was great. We learnt a lot of new things from the teachers. The atmosphere was top notch. The course gave me more confidence for my yoga teacher career. It was a great life experience.
    Nini
    YTTC Participant
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YOUR INVESTMENT
Become certified yoga teacher with
Yoga Loft Academy

EARLY BIRD
till November 14th
$ 350 USD

$ 400 USD

What's included:
Online materials
All practice and theory classes
Herbal tea & drinking water
Study materials
Lifetime membership
Certificate upon completion

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COURSE TUTOR
  • Kati Shanti
    Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin yoga, Yoga history,
    Yoga philosophy
    Founder of Tbilisi Yoga Community
Kati came to yoga at age 16 with poor posture after a minor car accident. Without sporting experience, yoga seemed to her a real challenge, but the goal was to get rid of the displacement of the vertebrae to become more enduring and balanced.

"This is how I got to know yoga therapy. Over the years, my practice evolved to include hatha yoga, and I embarked on my journey to become a certified Yoga Flow teacher through the Saint-Petersburg School of Yoga.

In 2010, I went on an endless journey. Started in Asia, where I studied yoga with different masters. Then took a 200H TTC in Yoga and Pranayama in India and a 100H TTC in Prenatal and Postnatal yoga in Spain. Additionally, I obtained certification as a Yin yoga teacher. Among my most profound influences were my experiences with Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore, India, Forrest yoga under the guidance of Ana Forrest (USA)."

For the last 16 years, Kati has organized a several workshops and yoga retreats worldwide, including India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sweden, Greece, Russia, and Georgia.

She is the visionary behind the Tbilisi Yoga Community, established in 2019, and the proprietor of two studios: Tbilisi Yoga Loft and Tbilisi Yoga Villa.

"I firmly believe in the uniqueness of each individual and the significance of every moment. Through my classes, I strive to create a safe space where students can unlock their potential with confidence and love."
FAQ
  • Student:
    Who can join?
    Academy:
    Certified yoga teachers with a basic 200H TTC. Experienced practitioners - write to us before booking.
  • Student:
    What certificate will I get?
    Academy:
    Yin Yoga Teacher 40h after the practicum, the written test and a trial class.
  • Student:
    Do I need Yin experience?
    Academy:
    No. Regular personal practice of any style is enough; we start from principles.
  • Student:
    What should I bring?
    Academy:
    A notebook for your practice journal, warm comfortable clothes and socks. Props are provided.
  • Student:
    Can I pay in parts?
    Academy:
    Yes. After the deposit the rest can be split into equal payments, settled 7 days before the course.
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