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50 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training


This 50 hour Yin Yoga Training gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the practice and theory of Yin Yoga.

Learn how to support your students (and yourself) in this receptive and introspective practice. 

This course can be taken as a workshop for non-yoga teachers or as a 50 hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education module for Yoga Teachers. 

This course is 100% online and self-paced. Trainees will receive a manual, gain access to the online platform and move through the content in their own time. Once completed, trainees will submit 3 x assignments. 1 on 1 assignment feedback will be held over zoom.

Although this course is online, students can email / whatsapp with any questions or support they require along the way!

Course Curriculum:

  • Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Yin Yoga.

  • Anatomy and Physiology as it relates to Yin Yoga; including Connective Tissue, Fascia and Human Variation.

  • The Energetic Body and how it applies to Yin Yoga including the Meridian Theory

  • In-depth Exploration of the Yin Yoga poses as well as how to use Props.

  • Principles of Yin Yoga as well as Teaching Skills

  • Sequencing and how to present a Yin Yoga Class confidently.

  • Pregnancy and Yin Yoga: How to prop and modify.

  • Yang Flows, YinYasa and Restorative Yoga

  • Breathwork, Meditation and Mindfulness



About your host – Tarryn Thomson

Tarryn Thomson (ERYT500, YACEP) is a qualified Occupational Therapist and Yoga Instructor. She completed her first 200hour Yoga Training in 2016 after graduating from the University of Pretoria in 2015.

Tarryn has since completed her 300hour Advanced Training as well as additional trainings in Yin Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga and Aerial Yoga. She has taught on Teacher Trainings since 2019. Tarryn’s biggest passions lie in Yin Yoga and providing teachers a space to learn and have fun 