The Yin Yoga course is designed to introduce the fundamentals as well as practices associated with Yin Yoga, a slow, meditative type of yoga that concentrates on stretching deeply and prolonged poses. The Yin Yoga practice targets the ligaments, fascia joints, ligaments, and the deeply connective tissues and not only muscles, which makes it an ideal complement to more active (Yang) styles of yoga.

What Is Typically Covered in a Yin Yoga Course?

1. Foundations of Yin Yoga

• The history and philosophy (influences of Taoism along with Traditional Chinese Medicine)

• Yin and Yang. Yang styles of yoga

• The importance of surrender, stillness and mindfulness

• Anatomy of connective tissue and fascia

2. Postures and Practice

• The most important Yin yoga poses as well as their modifications

• Affective alignment and practice in a safe manner

• Props are used to support the performance (bolsters blocks, straps, bolsters)

• Timing and sequencing (poses are usually kept for 3-5 minutes or more)

3. Energetic and Mindfulness Components

• An introduction to the theory of meridian (TCM)

• Chakras as well as subtle energy system (in some classes)

• Meditation, breathing and breathwork

4. teaching Yin Yoga (for teacher training courses)

• How do you guide and cue the Yin class

• Space and presence for teaching

• Creating intelligent sequences

• Feedback and practice teaching

Types of Yin Yoga Courses

50-Hour Teacher Training

For yoga teachers or serious students

1–2 weeks or spread over weekends

100/200-Hour Yin TTC

In-depth training, often includes philosophy, anatomy, teaching practicum

2–4 weeks or modular

Where to Take a Yin Yoga Course?

• Online Platforms: Yoga International, Yoga Alliance-approved providers, Udemy, Insight Timer, or private yoga schools

• In-Person yoga classes, health centers or retreats all over the world

Is It Right for You?

The Yin Yoga course is great If:

• You're looking to slow down and observing the stillness

• You're looking to maintain an intense lifestyle or sports training

• You're a yoga instructor looking to increase your knowledge

• You're attracted by somatics, mindfulness or energy healing.