Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Foundations

(Hyrbid online Training February 2026)

Learn to teach Yin Yoga with therapeutic depth and understanding.

early access offer: £195

Apply for Early Access £195
Apply for Early Enrolment £300

Live training: 17th-21st February 2026
(with recordings and lifetime access)

About this training

This Yin Yoga Teacher Training has evolved steadily over time.

When I first began offering Yin training in 2018, the emphasis was largely on the postures, sequencing and how to teach a balanced class. These elements remain an important part of the curriculum. However, as my own education and experience have continued to deepen, including my ongoing study in yoga therapy and research, my understanding of Yin Yoga has matured.

As a result, this training has developed year by year alongside my own learning. The focus has shifted from teaching shapes alone to cultivating discernment, restraint, and professional responsibility in how Yin Yoga is taught and held.

This training offers a considered and professionally grounded approach to Yin Yoga teaching. It is designed for qualified yoga teachers who wish to deepen their understanding of stillness, functional teaching, and responsible practice.

Rather than focusing on technique alone, the training explores how Yin yoga is taught, why certain choices matter, and when restraint is as important as instruction. The emphasis throughout is on clarity, safety, and discernment, supporting teachers to work confidently within scope while offering practices that many students experience as settling, grounding, and supportive of overall wellbeing.

Yin Yoga is presented here as yoga practice for general wellbeing, informed by anatomy, nervous system education, and classical philosophical frameworks. It is positioned not as clinical or diagnostic, but as a practice that invites awareness, reflection, and integration when taught skilfully.

This work was previously offered under the name Gem Maryan Yoga and is now gradually transitioning to Deeside Yoga Institute.

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Course Overview

This course is for teachers who are ready to move beyond formulaic Yin sequencing and into a more refined, responsive way of teaching.

You will learnt how stillness, time, breath awareness, and pacing shape the experience of practice, and how these elements place particular responsibility on the teacher.

Throughout the training, you are encouraged to observe carefully, use language with intention, and prioritise choice and consent over outcome.

The work here is subtle. It is less about adding more, and more about knowing what to offer, what to leave out, and how to hold a class with steadiness and care.

** Throughout this training, terms such as therapeutic, balance, and integration are used to describe potential experiences of practice rather than guaranteed outcomes. Yin Yoga is taught as a professional yoga practice that may support wellbeing, awareness, and self-regulation when taught responsibly.

  • This module introduces the foundation of Yin Yoga, including its guiding principles, and its potential to support wellbeing when taught skilfully and responsibly.

    You will explore how stillness, breath awareness and mindful pacing shape the experience of Yin practice. Rather than aiming for specific outcomes, the focus is on understanding how reduced movement and time influence attention, sensation and self-regulation.

    We examine how Yin Yoga differs from more dynamic styles and how to design grounded, intelligent classes that priorities safety, choice and clarity. This module lays the groundwork for teaching Yin as a practice that can be experienced as calming and balancing for some students, while remaining firmly within the professional scope of yoga teaching.

  • This module explores the physical structures that shape both movement and stillness, using a functional anatomy lens that respects individual variation.

    You will learn how joint structure, skeletal patterning, muscular tone, and connective tissue influence how Yin postures are experienced. Rather than applying idealised alignment, the emphasis is on reading bodies in context and adapting shapes to support steadiness and comfort over time.

    This knowledge supports the creation of safe, accessible classes that meet students where they are, without assumption or force. Anatomy is used here as a tool for observation and decision making, not diagnosis.

  • This module explores the energetic side of Yin Yoga through both Daoist and classical yoga traditions, offering multiple frameworks for understanding experience beyond the physical body.

    You will study the Five Elements and Meridian theory alongside the Chakra system, Samkhya philosophy and the Panchamaya model. These systems are presented as philosophical and experiential maps, not medical models.

    Together, they offer ways of understanding how Yin practice can be experienced as integrating physical sensation, emotional tone, and attentional awareness. The emphasis remains on how these frameworks can inform class intention, sequencing, and language without making claims about treatment or outcome.

early access offer: £195 (5 discounted places)

Early Enrolment is also available when booked
before the 31st February 2026 £300

(Regular Course Fee: £395*)

As part of the February 2026 Yin Yoga Teacher Training, I am offering 5 early access places at £195 (regular price £395*).

This early access offer is available as this is the first time I am delivering the training in a hybrid format, with a mixture of live Zoom sessions and pre-recorded content. As I develop this new structure, I want to gather honest student feedback on the learning experience.

These discounted places are offered in exchange for:

  • a short reflection on your training experience, and

  • a short written or video testimonial after completing the course

Your feedback will help to continue to improve the course, and your testimonials will help future students understand what the training is like. Nothing will be shared publicly without your approval.

Apply for Early Access Offer
Apply Early Enrolment £300

Who This Training Is For

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

  • Qualified yoga teachers

  • Teachers wishing to deepen their Yin Yoga teaching

  • Practitioners seeking a more mature, scope aware approach

  • Teachers interested in integrating anatomy, subtle body frameworks and professional ethics

No prior Yin training is required, but a consistent personal practice is recommended. It can be taken as a standalone 50-hour training or as part of a broader 300 hour advanced teacher pathway.

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: 17th - 21st 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)

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 £195 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?

Apply today to reserve your place on the February 2026 training.

Early Access £195
Standard Access £395
Early Enrolment £300