Yin Yoga Teacher Training

(Hyrbid online Training February 2026)

Learn to teach Yin Yoga with therapeutic depth and understanding.

Join the February Training

Live in-person training: 16th 22nd February 2026
(with recordings and lifetime access)

About this training

This Yin Yoga Teacher Training has changed a lot over the years. When I first began running Yin training in 2018, the focus was mainly on the postures, sequencing and how to teach a balanced class. These are still an important part of the curriculum, but over time, and through my continued education in yoga therapy and my degree, my understanding of Yin Yoga has deepened. The course has evolved each year alongside my own learning and development.

Yin Yoga offers a valuable framework for teaching therapeutic, adaptive classes that meet each person exactly where they are. This training shows you how to apply Yin principles to support physical, emotional and nervous system balance. Whether you are working one-to-one or with a group, you will leave confident in how to teach adaptively in a safe, practical and supportive way.

This training is designed for teachers and practitioners and is grounded in trauma-informed practices. It enables you to teach and experience Yin yoga in a way that is informed, responsive, and rooted in understanding why you are teaching and how it can genuinely benefit your students or clients through safe, evidence-informed practice.

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Course Overview

I have over the years refined this curriculum to reflect a more therapeutic and embodied approach. The training is still divided into three modules, but now each builds coherently upon the last. Together, they offer a clear and practical framework for teaching Yin Yoga with depth, safety and purpose.

  • Discover the essentials, its origins, guiding principles and also its therapeutic potential. You will learn how stillness, breath and mindful practice and awareness can shape a practice that balances body and mind. We explore how Yin differs from other yoga styles and how to build intelligent, grounding classes that restore balance and calm to the whole person

  • Understand the physical structures that shape movement and stillness. You will learn to read the body through the lens of functional anatomy, fascia and adapting Yin postures for different skeletal and muscular patterns and shapes. This knowledge helps you design safe, accessible and personalised classes that meets and supports your students exactly where they are.

  • This module explores the energetic side of Yin Yoga through both Daoist and classical yoga traditions. You will study how the Five Elements, Meridian theory, and Chakra system can shape balance and wellbeing, alongside Samkhya philosophy and the Panchamaya model. Together, these frameworks show how we can use Yin practice to support physical, emotional and energetic integration. Helping you to design classes that reach into the subtler layers of experience.

Who This Training Is For

This course is for yoga teachers, trainees, and long-term practioners who want to deepen their understanding or Yin Yoga as both a physical and therapeutic practice. It is suitable for those who:

  • Already teach yoga and want to expand into Yin with confidence.

  • Are currently in 200-300 hour teacher training and wish to specialise.

  • Want to understand the anatomy and energetic principles behind stillness and rest.

  • Are drawn to yoga therapy, trauma-aware teaching, or nervous system support work.

No prior Yin training is required, but a consistent personal practice is recommended.

Hybrid Online learning

This course is delivered live online via Zoom, with the option to join in real time or follow along later through recorded sessions. All course materials, including presentations, lectures and demonstrations are held in my online platform, where you will have unlimited access throughout and after the training.

You can study at your own pace, revisit any session, and stay connected through the WhatsApp group for discussion and support throughout the course.

  • Live Training Days: 16th - 22nd February 2026 (via Zoom)

  • Online Access: All sessions and presentations recorded and available through my online platform.

  • Community Support: WhatsApp group for questions, reflection and connection.

  • Ongoing Access: All material remains available indefinitely.

Certification: Graduates receive a 50 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Certificate and are eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education hours (YACEP)

early access offer: £295 for 5 discounted places*

(Regular Course Fee: £395)

As part of the February 2026 Yin Yoga Teacher Training, I am offering 5 discounted places at £295 (regular price £395. These are offered in exchange for a short video testimonial after completing training, to help share genuine student experiences and support future teachers in choosing the right course.

This offer is ideal if you already know you would like to join and are happy to share your reflections of what you learned.

The testimonial can be simple. recorded on your phone and shared privately before publication for your approval.

Book by 15th January 2026 to secure the discounted rate. Once these 5 places are filled, standard pricing applies.

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Testimonial / graduate reflections

  • If all teachers were like Gem the world would be a much lovelier place. Her knowledge is vast and I could listen to her all day. I'm awaiting her TedTalk and podcast. Her style of teaching is the perfect balance of loving, patient, confidence building whilst also pushing you a little out of your comfort zone because it's clear her intention is for you to be the best you can be. Gem's passion for yoga, Eastern Philosophy, anatomy, and many many other topics is super inspiring. This experience felt like a loving container and I have emerged with a renewed enthusiasm for life and certainly my yoga practice with I have deeply reconnected with. Thank you Gem, I truly appreciate the energy you shared with us, this weekend was medicine...I might sneak into every training 🤍

    Suzy Holiday (White Rabbit Glasgow)
    Yin Yoga Immersion

  • I absolutely loved my Yin Training with Gem, Gem is a fantastic teacher with tons & tons of experience, which she gladly shares with so much love & respect. I was unsure about doing the whole course online, but I think it could be a more effective way to learn! I felt more focused & comfortable in my own home, and although it was online, we all got to know each other & it felt very relaxed. The course is packed with learnings, but you never felt overloaded or rushed. I feel that my own personal teaching style has evolved from doing this course as well as learning about Yin, I honestly loved it and feel so grateful for the experience.

    Jules McKinnon

  • My experience of Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Gem was certainly not as expected. With the emergence of Covid-19 and its associated lockdown, our 50hrs moved online. I needn't have worried though. I was looking to understand the philosophy of Yin, develop my practice and improve the way I share my practice with others; I wasn't disappointed. Gem's teaching was fun, interactive and pitched correctly. She was also supportive and available for questions/counsel at any time. I learned so much and couldn't wait to share my new knowledge. I also learned a lot about myself and my own practice, through introspection and journaling. Loved it.

    Fiona McGill

  • A beautiful teacher training experience. Gem is so knowledgeable and delivers the training with a love and passion for all things Yin. I finished the Yin Teacher Training with all the knowledge and confidence to start my own Yin teaching journey. Gem gives so much across ALL the modules, you would be mad not to do your Yin YTT with Gem, let her love of yin yoga become your new passion

    Graham Munro

  • So many beautiful take-always. Gem’s course was well structured, a perfect balance of practice & theory. Questions & enquiry were encouraged and Gem’s ability to respond with a great depth of knowledge, experience & wisdom was evident. Her passion, accessibility & unpretentiousness made for a truly comfortable, inspiring & joyous learning environment, she gently guided us all into finding our own paths within the Yin practice which was really quite special.

    Yin Yoga Immersion Trainee

  • Gem’s Yin Yoga Teacher Training exceeded my expectations. It covered everything I needed to know to begin sharing yin yoga with others. Gem has so much insight and wisdom and delivers this authentically with passion and precision. There was the perfect balance of Yin practice, theory and teaching, planning classes, she welcomed the group into her warm and comfortable home and cooked delicious lunches each day! This course has give me the tools and resources to confidently start teaching yin yoga. Thank Gem!!

    Emma Saville (2023 Yin Teacher Training)

  • The training was not just about imparting knowledge but also great preparation for starting to teach yin confidently. Great ideas about how to structure classes - very pragmatic training. Encouraging you to apply your knowledge in a practical way.

    Sonya McKinlay (2023 Yin Training) 

Why Choose This Training?

  • Learn Yin in its therapeutic depth

    This training goes beyond standard Yin Yoga sequencing. You’ll study the anatomy of stillness, connective tissue physiology, and the therapeutic reasoning behind each pose. You’ll learn how to adapt Yin practice for different bodies and nervous system states so you can teach safely and effectively.

  • Hybrid learning with lasting access

    You can join live in February 2026 or access each recorded session through the online platform. All materials; lectures, demonstrations, and presentations remain available indefinitely. This means you can study at your own pace while staying connected through the online community and WhatsApp group.

  • Teach with clarity and purpose

    Through reflection, practice and supportive feedback this training helps you move from simply leading postural practice to teaching with real understanding. The focus is on understanding how stillness, breath and awareness can help regulate the nervous system and support your students.

 FAQs

Here, you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about the course to help you feel informed and confident about your decision to join us for this online yin yoga teacher training.

  • The February 2026 training runs live online via Zoom from the 16th - 22nd February. Each day includes practice, lectures and discussion on sessions that you can join in real time. All sessions are recorded and uploaded to Google Classroom, where you will have unlimited access to replays, presentations, and resources. You can complete the course live, on demand, or a mix of both.

  • You won’t miss out. Every session is recorded and uploaded within 24 hours. You can catch up at your own pace and still receive your certificate once you’ve completed the learning hours and coursework.

  • This training is designed for yoga teachers, trainees, and committed practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga as both a physical and therapeutic practice. It is especially suited to those interested in trauma-informed, adaptive approaches to teaching. A regular personal yoga practice is recommended, but you do not need prior Yin Yoga experience.

  • You will receive a 50 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, which counts towards Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours. If you are a registered teacher, you can add these hours to your continuing education record with Yoga Alliance.

  • This course has evolved through years of teaching Yin Yoga (since 2012), running Yin Trainings and my own ongoing study of Yoga Therapy. It integrates the therapeutic applications of Yin Yoga, functional anatomy, Samkhya philosophy, the Panchamaya model and Five Element theory. The approach is deeply reflective, trauma-informed, and designed to help you teach adaptively whether to groups or individuals.

    • Live online sessions (practice, lecture and discussion)

    • Lifetime access to all recordings and presentation materials via Google Classroom.

    • Yin asana library and practical teaching demonstrations.

    • Downloadable manuals and presentation materials

    • Access to a private WhatsApp group for ongoing support and discussion.

  • The full course fee is £395.

    There are 5 discounted places at £295 available for participants who agree to record a short video testimonial after completing training. This offer ends 15th January 2026 or when all the discounted places are filled.

  • A 14 day cooling off period applies from the date of purchase unless you access substantial course materials within that time. After this period, fees are non refundable. However, you can transfer to a future training once at no extra cost if you let me know at least 21 days before the course starts.

  • You will have unlimited and ongoing access to all the training content, including recordings, manuals and resources through Google Classrooms. You can revisit the material anytime to refresh your knowledge or review lessons.

  • Simple complete the short application form and agree to the terms of the discounted offer, which includes providing a brief video testimonial within 14 days of completing the course. Once your form is submitted, you will be directed to the booking page to secure your space.

Ready to deepen your understanding of yin yoga through a therapeutic lens?

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