What you will learn…

Yin Yoga Foundations and Philosophy

You will explore the roots, purpose, and philosophy of Yin Yoga, including what makes Yin different from more active, muscular, Yang styles of yoga.

We will look at the three principles of Yin practice:

• Find an appropriate edge.

• Become still.

• Stay for time.

This training introduces the body through a Yin lens.

You will learn about fascia, connective tissue, joints, bones, compression, tension, and skeletal variation.
As well as, how Yin affects the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic body, and how to communicate this clearly to students.

Instead of forcing bodies into ideal shapes, you will learn why every body is different and how to guide students toward sensation, function, and inner awareness rather than external appearance.

Yin Yoga Poses and Variations

You will study key Yin Yoga postures, their target areas, variations, props, contraindications, and energetic qualities.
You will learn how to offer modifications for different bodies, levels of experience, injuries, and emotional states.
The focus will be on understanding the intention of each pose, rather than memorising one fixed version of it.

Meridians, Elements, and Energetic Themes

You will be introduced to the meridian system through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a traditional energetic framework.

We will explore the Five Elements and their relationship to Yin Yoga practice:

• Water

• Wood

• Fire

• Earth

• Metal

You will learn how to weave meridian and elemental themes into your classes in a grounded and accessible way, using them as inspiration for sequencing, emotional tone, reflection, and meditation.

Nervous System Awareness and Trauma-Informed Teaching

Yin Yoga can be deeply regulating, but it can also bring students into contact with emotion, memory, discomfort, or vulnerability.

This training will help you understand the nervous system and the importance of trauma-informed facilitation.

You will learn how to use choice-based language, offer autonomy, respect boundaries, work with silence, and create a practice space that feels safe, steady, and supportive.

Sequencing and Theming Yin Classes

You will learn how to build balanced Yin Yoga classes with clear intention, energetic direction, and emotional depth.

We will explore how to sequence around target areas, meridians, elements, nervous system states, emotional themes, and energetic arcs.

You will also learn how to weave a theme through a class without over-talking or forcing meaning, allowing the practice to remain spacious and student-centered.

The Art of Holding Space

A Yin Yoga facilitator does more than teach poses. They hold energy and intention within the room.

They guide without controlling. They offer language without filling every silence. They support students without trying to fix their experience.

This training will explore the deeper role of the facilitator, including presence, voice, pacing, silence, nervous system regulation, and the ability to create a space where students feel safe enough to soften inward.