Comprehensive Introduction to Yin Yoga
Thursday 16, Friday 17 (optional class), Saturday 18, Sunday 19 2025 (+ self-paced study and practice)
A soulful, evidence-based training for teachers and dedicated practitioners.
Movement. Stillness. Connection.
What is this training?
This comprehensive introduction to Yin Yoga teacher training is a deep dive into the wisdom of stillness, designed for yoga teachers and experienced students who want to explore Yin Yoga as a transformative, healing, and teachable practice.
Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional anatomy, nervous system awareness, and sacred philosophy, you’ll learn to guide and/or practice Yin classes with confidence, depth, and care.
What you’ll learn
- Foundations of Yin Yoga: Poses, rebound, props, functional anatomy
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: Introduction to Meridian Theory, Five Elements, seasonal wisdom
- Energetics and philosophy: Brief introduction to Taoism, Yin–Yang theory, meditation in stillness
- Trauma-informed facilitation: Nervous system literacy and safe space holding
- Teaching Skills: Sequencing, theming, language, pacing, and presence
2025 Training Course schedule
| DATE | TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 16 October | 7-9 pm | Satsang, live online |
| Friday 17 October | 6:15-7:15 pm | Complimentary Yin Class with Loren |
| Saturday 18 October Sunday 19 October | 10 am-5 pm 10 am-4 pm | In-person weekend Immersion Bring a light lunch! |
| 32 hours | Self-paced | Reading, Assignments and Practice Classes |
Who this training is for
- Yoga teachers looking to add Yin to their teaching toolkit
- Dedicated students craving rest and depth in their personal practice
Across this weekend immersion and guided self-paced study, you’ll explore the foundations of Yin Yoga, its philosophical and energetic roots, and practical tools for teaching and living in a more balanced way.
This is not a beginner’s yoga course — it’s for those with an existing practice who are ready to expand into the stillness, wisdom, and depth of Yin.
Investment
- $895 Full Price
Payment plans available. Let’s chat.
Location
Bija Yoga Studio, first floor, 1c/3 Castlereagh Street, Penrith NSW
Friendly, warm, welcoming. A space to pause and breathe.
Your Guide
Deborah Shaw
Founder of Yosemite Yoga, a loose collective of like-minded mountain and western Sydney folk, working together for the greater good. Accredited 300-hr Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, 800+hr Accredited Bija Yoga Mentor Training, 1500+hr Hatha, Vinyasa, Meditation and Yin instructor, and one of the first Trauma-informed yoga teachers in Australia. Qualified Yoga Therapist. Holding space with warmth, reverence, and a little bit of rebel.
Ready to join us?
Spaces are limited. This training is intentionally small and spacious.
Questions?
Reach out: deb@yosemiteyoga.com.au
We’d love to hear from you.
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