Nourish: Yin Yoga Training in Point Reyes
with Amanda & Kimiko
REGISTRATIONS OPENS JANUARY 2025
Immerse yourself in the art of yin yoga. Nestled in a Northern California Coastal hamlet, Point Reyes Yoga is perfect setting to experience the deeply healing and restorative power of yin yoga.
Learn a classical and inspiring approach to yin yoga from two dedicated teachers, Amanda Giacomini and Kimiko Fujimoto who will integrate their love of storytelling and herbalism into embodied yin rituals of gentle renewal.
This immersion is both a retreat for self-discovery while also gaining skillful techniques to share yin yoga with others.
What you will learn:
In-depth understanding of the 26 classical Yin postures
Pranayama, Mantra, and Meditation techniques
Subtle body energetics, such as the Chinese Meridians & Chakras
Yogic & Taoist philosophy
Yin anatomy & the biomechanics of fascia
Sequencing for all levels of students with hands-on-assists & modifications
Themed storytelling & creative sequencing to bring students into a yin state
Developing a personal home practice
Self-massage with pressure points
The art of holding space and using props and music to enhance the experience
Practicum teaching with mentorship
Self-exploration with some basic herbs and flower essences that can assist with openness, relaxation, and rejuvenation
Connection with nature and community
Yin yoga manual
Schedule
Each day will include a deep 2-hour yin yoga session followed by theory, sharing, and supplementary techniques to create mindful and meditative practices.
Thursday, May 22 ~ 11:00am - 5:30pm
Friday, May 23 ~ 9:00am - 6pm
Saturday, May ~ 24 9:00am - 6pm
Sunday, May 25 ~ 9:00am - 6:00 pm
Monday, May 26 ~ 9:00 am - 3:30pm
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2025
Includes 35 contact hours plus a take home project to support integration. Price include all training hours and materials.
Price does not include travel, food or accommodation. There are many wonderful places to stay in the area from the Olema campground to Airbnb rentals and luxury BnBs. Click here to download our local discovery guide for places to stay, eat, and explore.
This experience is for yoga teachers and students alike. You do not need to be a teacher to participate.
Testimonials from previous trainings:
“I went into this Yin Yoga training without any expectations because I wanted to be pleasantly surprised. Unsurprisingly, this experience far exceeded my wildest imaginations. Kimiko and Amanda seamlessly complement eachother, providing a full teaching experience that is rich in theory, practice, and fun! Having this set in beautiful Point Reyes Station was only the cherry on top-- unbelievable! Kimiko and Amanda have such a deep respect for yoga it is impossible to walk away from this training without feeling that you are part of a great community and now have the desire to share what you learned. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.” ~ Tatiana
“I recently had the pleasure of attending and completing the Yin Yoga 5 day immersion at Point Reyes Yoga Studio. The content and presentation of the poses, theory, meridian work, and anatomy was deep and knowledgeable. Having a 2 hr class taught every day was sublime and gave shavasana a whole new meaning. Even though Ive been teaching yin for a few years, I definitely deepened my personal practice and my teaching skills. And of course POINT REYES, so beautiful and unspoiled. One of my fave places on the planet. Thank you Amanda and Kimiko for all your heart and soul given in this training.” ~ Calie
Meet your instructors:
Amanda Giacomini:
Amanda Giacomini is the co-founder of Point Reyes Yoga. She has studied with many amazing teaching in India and the US and has over two decades of teaching experience both at her home studio and at yoga festivals, conferences and workshops all over the world. Her approach to teaching is gentle and wise, and her passion is sharing the healing benefits of yin and restorative yoga woven with the mythic stories from the Buddhist and Yoga traditions. For more about Amanda visit www.10000buddhas.com.
Kimiko Tao Fujimoto:
Kimiko is a devoted and masterful yoga teacher who’s held transformative space for over 18 years as yoga educator in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and Kundalini Yoga. She’s studied extensively with her most formative teachers Sianna Sherman, Shiva Rea, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, and Biff Mithoefer. Recently from Montreal, where she founded numerous studios and trained hundreds of teachers, she is happy to be a part of Point Reyes community to share her love of yogic philosophy, ritual, herbalism, and flower essences in creative new expressions. Her classes embrace a grounded approach to diverse styles of yoga with intention, mindfulness, and artful sequences that flow with breath and intuitive guidance. Visit : www.lush-lands.com
