Returning to Yin
Restoring Balance to Ourselves & Our World
A live 6-week online course with Anne Marie Witmer
Yes! I'm Ready To Enroll!
moving through life with a sense of peace & ease,
your mind clear & focused,
your body balanced & rested,
your heart content & confident.
What if you could help heal the world simply by being in balance?
Hope For A World Out Of Balance!
I’m sure, like me, there are times when you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world. Everywhere you look, from the health of the planet to global politics, things appear to be getting more extreme and out of control.
You may wonder, is there anyway to change the current trajectory?
Taoists would immediately recognize the cause of our predicament.
The modern world is out of balance and we’ve lost the dynamic harmony that keeps opposing forces in check.
We live in a culture that places inordinate value on yang qualities:
- action
- achievement
- competition
- acquisition
- speed
- external focus
At the same time, we often neglect and devalue yin qualities like:
- being
- stillness
- surrender
- interconnection
- inner experience
As a result, we are witnessing the effects of long term imbalance
- on our planet
- in our communities and
- in our own physical and mental health.
Living in a state of imbalance can cause:
- Feelings of overwhelm and lack of control
- Increased anxiety and fear of the future
- Loneliness and depression
- Chronic health issues such as inflammation, insomnia & digestive disorders
- Inability to focus and decreased attention span
Can you relate?
You Could Wake Up Each Day Experiencing:
- Confidence in your own intrinsic value
and worthiness. - Enhanced mental clarity & attention span.
- Greater reliance on your own inner wisdom.
- Restored vitality and physical well being.
- A renewed sense of hope & trust in life.
Returning to Yin!
Practical Tools & Guidance for Transforming Overwhelm Into Freedom & Ease
A live 6 week online class with Anne Marie Witmer
Return to What Matters Most!
Return to Sanity!
Return to Hope!
Enroll Now! We begin November 3, 2022
Each live class will include both discussion & experiential practice including: yin yoga, meditation & journaling.
Week 1 / Restoring Balance
Learn how we contribute to & are affected by a culture of imbalance and what we can do to change it.
Topics we'll explore:
- The dynamic relationship of yin & yang
- The effects of imbalance on ourselves & our environment
- An overview of Taoism, 5 Element Theory & Yin Yoga
Week 2 /Do Less, Be More
Learn how allowing & surrender can create more freedom and possibility in your life.
Topics we'll explore:
- The allure of busyness, force & control
- Our relationship to time
- Benefits of honoring nature's rhythms
Week 3 / Slow Down & Enjoy the Ride
Learn how to avoid being a bystander in your life and fully inhabit the present moment.
Topics we'll explore:
- Cultural associations of fast & slow and the real life implications
- Experiencing a richer, more fulfilling life through the cultivation of mindful presence
- Creating lasting improvements to mental health by noticing and savoring positive experiences
Week 4 / Release Your Way to Peace & Freedom
Learn how to regain your sanity by saying no to overconsumption and overstimulation.
Topics we'll explore:
- Releasing the shackles of the "wanting mind" and discovering the real key to lasting happiness
- Maintaining your focus and power when your attention is a commodity
- How overstimulation affects your mind & mood and techniques from Yoga & Taoism that alleviate mental overload
Week 5 / Turning from Outside to Inside
Reclaim your personal power & dignity in a world obsessed with "likes" and "followers".
Topics we'll explore:
- The Instagram culture's devastating effect on mental health & how to free yourself from the comparison trap
- Understanding the differences between self esteem, self worth and self compassion & finding ways to strengthen them
- How to lean into your infinite wellspring of love to develop genuine power & self worth
Week 6 / Balanced, Whole, Connected
Learn how to heal division and move from fear & anger to compassion & connection.
Topics we'll explore:
- The roots of duality, division & polarization.
- Our interconnection and interdependence with nature and with each other.
- The seismic shifts occurring in consciousness and the role we play in shaping our collective future.
- The rise of the Sacred Feminine principle.
What you'll receive:
-
A two hour live class each week that includes: yoga practice, meditation & interactive discussion.
-
A final wrap up meeting for integration & next steps.
-
6 additional pre-recorded yoga practice & meditation videos.
-
Weekly exercises, guidance and tools.
-
Private, on-line discussion group.
-
Recordings of each live session.
-
Special bonus package to add to your course experience (see below).
If you are one of the first 10 people to register,
you will receive these 2 incredible bonuses:
1. A 30 Minute Human Design Consult with Beth Ann Fishberg
Human Design is a synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science, based on the principles of the I Ching, astrology, Kabbalah, the chakra system, and quantum physics. Human Design reveals your true nature and gifts, shows you the way to optimize your unique energy, and supports you in making big decisions with greater ease and trust. In this introductory consultation, Beth Ann will discuss highlights of your Human Design Chart and suggest practical ways to integrate this information into your daily life. Beth Ann is a Certified Human Design Guide and experienced life coach. www.bethann.tv ($97 value)
2. A 30 Minute Nutritional Consult with Iris Briand, RD
If you desire is to live a balanced life, you must consider what you put into your body, where it comes from and how it is prepared. Discuss your nutritional goals and challenges with registered dietician, Iris Briand of Sol Food Nutrition. She will help you design a simple plan for buying (or growing), preparing and consuming holistically balanced meals. Iris holds a Nutrition Degree from OSU, and completed the Life University’s Dietetics Program. ($97 value)
In addition, all participants will receive the following free gifts:
The Entire "Path of Ease" Guidebook Series: Five unique guidebooks, one for each season ($70 value)
The Path of Ease guidebooks will introduce you to the Taoist 5 Element Theory that underlies both Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine. Each specific guide will show you how to harmonize with the energy of that season so you are moving with the flow of nature’s energy instead of struggling against it. Included in each book is a season specific yin yoga sequence as well as strategies & practices to help you harmonize and thrive with the season's energy. These books will help you identify where you are feeling imbalanced and provide the tools to guide you back to wholeness.
A copy of "Sacred Wisdom for Modern Times", a yogic philosophy series by Meghan Maris ($29 value )
Enjoy this wonderfully written series of inspirational articles by acclaimed yoga teacher, Meghan Maris. The series includes articles on:
- Pratyahara (sensory withdrawal)
- The Root of Misconception
- The False Sense of Self Identity
- Attachment & Aversion
- The Fear ofLetting Go
And remember..... it's not just a course, it's a community!
During our time together, you'll be part of a supportive learning community of like-minded seekers. You’ll have the opportunity to connect and bond with your fellow course-mates during our live classes as well as in our private online discussion group. We'll encourage and support each other to make necessary changes in our lives. We will also join forces to make the world a healthier and more peaceful place to live.
About Me & My Personal Journey to Yin:
For someone who teaches Yin Yoga, I have always had an inordinate amount of Yang energy. This yang drive helped me complete graduate school and begin a successful career in New Orleans. I felt confident and in control until the life I had worked so hard to "achieve" was suddenly washed away by Hurricane Katrina.
I decided to take a temporary sabbatical from my career to go “figure things out” at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. I arrived eager to get my life back on track and asked for “homework assignments” to ensure quick progress. My request was met with a laugh as I was told "your homework is to REST!”
Rest? I don’t have time to rest, I thought! Well actually, I guess I did because instead of staying for 8 weeks, I remained for 18 months. When I finally left, it was no longer as a healthcare executive, but as a yoga teacher, with a newfound appreciation for slowing down and living a more balanced life.
Since that time my energy has been devoted to studying and teaching yoga. I have had the fortunate opportunity to study with some of the world's most renowned teachers including Sally Kempton, Sarah Powers, Richard Miller and Sianna Sherman. I have completed advanced trainings in Yin Yoga & Yoga Therapy and engage in on-going study of Taoism, Qigong, Ayurveda and Tantric Philosophy. In addition I hold a Master of Public Health Degree from UCLA and a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.
I so looked forward to each Returning to Yin class. It felt like creating space for a mini wellness retreat in the middle of the week. Anne’s masterful approach of sharing a multi-faceted mixture of education, yoga and allowing time for group sharing, contributed to a supremely rich experience. This exquisite course is highly recommended for anyone looking to slow down, recalibrate, and open to experiencing the peace of becoming more of a Human Being than Human Doing!
Beth Ann Fishberg
"Anne is my favorite yoga teacher of all time. Magic, mastery, kindness, patience, all come to mind when I think of her as a yoga teacher. I find wholeness within myself and with the world every class I take with Anne. She invites us to live deeply and authentically by her shining example."
- Steven Gervais
Returning to Yin has been a catalyst to the healing of a huge, gaping wound in my spirit. I could never have known when I signed up how pivotal to my future this class would turn out to be. I came openhearted and open minded to learn to connect on a deeper level with all universal energies and look at what came of it.
Eileen Langford
The Full Course & Bonuses are Valued at Over $800
But Are Available To You Starting at $457
