With a small group of a maximum of 16 students, this 7 days course offers a deep transformative week of reflective learning. The Yin yoga teacher training is meant to show you the way to use the key principles of Yin yoga, Myofascia Release, and Acuyin techniques to yourself first.

During the daily lectures, you will explore theoretical key concepts of how to practice and teach yin Yoga that will provide the space for you to incorporate these concepts into your daily yin yoga practices.

The focus will be on guidance and nurturing that allows you to open into your authentic personal experience, enrich your senses, teach you to listen, and respond appropriately and return you to a more balanced nature.

On the first day, we meet at 2 pm with a group welcome followed by an evening practice. This allows you time to both get here and settle into your accommodation.

Daily morning and evening 90-minute Yin yoga classes, experience different asana principles and complementary techniques within each class. Including Vinyasa, MyoYin, Acuyin, and Yin with Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra.

Daily pranayama and meditation practice complement our physical practice themes. 

Two daily interactive lectures/analysis labs.

Refreshments breaks are provided between lecture themes.

1.5-hour lunch break with amenities within walking distance of the studio.

Full days are between 7.5 hours in length to achieve your training hours.

On the last day, we have a celebrating dinner all together (not included in the price)

The 55h Yin yoga teacher training, Myofascia and Acuyin are built to follow the Yoga Alliance requirement to offer a full, intensive and comprehensive learning experience.

Techniques, training and Practice

- How our Yin practice differs from more active/Yang styles.

- The physical, emotional, mental, and energetic benefits of Yin Yoga.

- The Yin yoga practice principles.

- Daily morning and evening 90-minute Yin yoga classes, experience different asana principles and complementary techniques within each class. Including Vinyasa, MyoYin, Acuyin, Yin with restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra.

- Analysis of the target areas for each Yin yoga pose and how to use functional yoga principles.

- Anatomical breakdown of each Yin yoga asana, variations, and the use of props

- Modifications to suit common health conditions.

- How to intelligently manipulate the connective tissue using Myofascial techniques and integration of these within a Yin yoga class, known as MyoYin and Acuyin.

- How to integrate Yin yoga philosophy and physiology themes within the physical practices.

- Understand the sensory experience of movement and mindful Yin yoga.

- Practice pranayama and meditation techniques that complement the Yin yoga style.

Teaching Methodology – How to teach Yin yoga

- Overview of teaching tools.

- The lesson plan curve for effective teaching.

- Considerations for intelligent anatomical sequenced lesson planning.

- Planning an energetically balanced Yin yoga class.

- The art of yin yoga transitions.

- Considering timings, rebounds.

- Creating a safe space as a Yin yoga teacher.

- Incorporating other yoga styles such as MyoYin and Acuyin techniques into the Yin yoga practice.

- Class themes to aid creativity.

Anatomy and Physiology

- Anatomic analysis of the Zang-fu organs, functionality, emotional attributes, and disharmonies.

- How do the organs function together as an interconnected system?

- The connections between the Zang-fu organs and the nose, ears, eyes, mouth, tongue, nails, and skin. The common signs of imbalance

- The Zang-fu organs’ connectivity with the 5 elements, Meridians, and Yin Yang theories

- What are Chi, Meridian System, and the Meridians’ 3 Primary roles?

- The locations of all 14 main meridians – Lung, Large Intestine, Kidney, Bladder, Liver, Gallbladder, Heart, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Small Intestine, Spleen, Stomach, Ren, and Du

- The Meridians’ relationship with the Zang-fu organs.

- The Meridians’ flow cycle of Qi within the body.

- The Meridians and emotions.

- Acupuncture Meridian Theory.

- Understanding fascia and the connective tissue system.

- The fascia system and nervous system/brain.

- Tension and compression theory.

- MyoYin theory.

- Anatomy of Yin yoga – skeletal variation (hips, spine).

- Class body analysis lab, learning one’s unique anatomical structure.

Yoga Philosophy

- An introduction to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Yin yang, 5 elements, Zang Fu, Meridian theories and their interconnectivity.

- Yin Yang theory

- The 5 Element Theory.

- Learn a range of philosophical themes to inspire your students and teaching.

Meditation, Pranayama and Hand Mudras

- A Daily Meditation practice to establish a valuable and powerful tool to deepen your spiritual understanding.

- A daily program of different pranayama and hand mudras to complement a Yin yoga practice.

- Both are designed to allow you to feel confident incorporating these techniques into your teaching.

- Techniques are included in your manual to encourage your continual practice and growth.

Certification:
All students who successfully complete the Yin Teacher training course will be awarded a certificate of completion
YogaAlliance:
For teachers registered with Yoga Alliance the course hours upon completion can be used for credit toward continued education.

I hold over 3,000 hours of Teacher Training and 20 years of yoga teaching experience. My Teacher training incorporates influences from Hatha Yoga, Forest Yoga, Pregnancy yoga, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Functional Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Trauma Yoga, Yin Yoga and Chinese Medicine principles. 

Teacher trainer influences have included Gillian Russel, British Wheel of Yoga. Dr Francoise Freeman, Birthlight. Donna Farhi, Sacroiliac Stability. Ana Forrest, Forrest Yoga. Maggie Reagh, Yoga Therapy International. Neil Pearson, Anatomy and Physiology for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Persistent pain Specialist. Jaisri M Lambert, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Consultant. Todd Caldecott, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Medical Herbalist. Tianne Allan, Restorative Yoga. Nicole Emily Marcia, Trauma and Addictions. DV Sridhar, Radha Sridhar and Viji Vasu, Yoga Philosophy, Yogaraksanam, Chennai. Paul Grilley, Functional Yoga and Skeletal differences. Jo Phee & Joe Barnett, Yin Yoga. Tom Myers, Anatomy Trains, and Dr Vincent Chung, Chinese Medicine. 

I am a Yoga Alliance RYT 500 yoga teacher qualified to lead teacher training and Akirayoga is a registered Yoga Alliance school.

For me, encouraging an inclusive learning environment that is informative, insightful, and embodies vital theoretical concepts within the physical practices is integral to my experience of teaching. In addition, to holding a passion for anatomy functionality and empowering students.